2025-26 bilateral allocation [budget estimate]

$15.0 million

2025-26 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]

$92.5 million

2024-25 bilateral allocation [budget estimate]

$15.0 million

2024-25 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]

$101.5 million

2023-24 total Australian ODA [actual]

$137.8 million

Australia is committed to supporting African nations as partners for regional and global stability and a rules-based international system that delivers economic growth, security and human development. With strong people-to-people links, we have a vibrant and active African diaspora who are making a valuable contribution to our relations with the African continent. Australia’s development cooperation in Africa has helped build food security and resilience, strengthen government capacity in key sectors, empower vulnerable communities, and share knowledge in areas such as climate adaptation, renewable energy and mining governance.

We deliver humanitarian and development support through partnerships, including with Australian agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), the United Nations, and other multilateral agencies. Australian education institutions are key partners in the delivery of training and skills development for governments, civil society and the private sector. We also provide support directly to community-level organisations through small grants.

Objectives of the Australia – Africa Regional Development Partnership

The overarching goal for the Australia – Africa development partnership is a prosperous, resilient and stable Africa. Our development partnership objectives reflect the principles and priorities identified during consultations with African governments, Australian NGOs and multilateral agencies.

Objective 1: Increase climate resilience and food security

African countries and Australia agree that climate change is a significant threat. Australia’s International Development Policy commits to increasing climate investments and better addressing climate risks, including climate disasters and growing threats to food security. Climate resilience, therefore, forms a significant part of the Australia – Africa development partnership.

Objective 2: Support education and health outcomes

Economic growth and prosperity are key priorities for partner governments and a focus of Australia’s engagement with African countries. Education is fundamental for sustainable economic growth, and Australia has strong advantages in the knowledge economy with world-class universities and technical expertise in sectors relevant to African growth potential. Health is also a key determinant of economic growth, and partnering with local health organisations will ensure a community-focused response and expand our support to remote and impoverished groups.

Objective 3: Support gender equality and inclusion

The African Union’s Agenda 2063 recognises the importance of women in driving Africa’s development, and gender equality is a priority of Australia’s International Development Policy. Broader social inclusion, likewise, is crucial to a comprehensive approach to development that has broad buy-in across communities and protects the most vulnerable groups, including people with disability. Opportunities to support women into leadership positions will be mainstreamed across Australia’s key development programs in Africa.