Summary

This concept paper details proposed Australian assistance for health in Kiribati from 2010–11 to 2013–14.

Description

This concept paper details proposed Australian assistance for health in Kiribati from 2010–11 to 2013–14. Discussions between AusAID and the Kiribati Ministry of Health and Medical Services have identified a range of shorter- and longer-term funding needs to support health service delivery and outcomes in Kiribati, mainly addressing:

1. health work force training and development
2. a range of health infrastructure and equipment
3. other activities to support progress towards the Millennium Development Goals–in particular, MDGs 4 and 5 on maternal and child health.

This document includes:

• Background
• Analysis
• Underlying principles for proposed Australian assistance
• Intended purpose and principal outcomes
• Description of proposed assistance
• Resourcing and sequencing
• Design considerations and implementation arrangements
• Recommendations
• Four annexes.

Australian Assistance for Health in Kiribati: Concept paper (PDF 598kb)