MEDIA RELEASE
Released By:
Downer
It gives me great pleasure to announce a three year training program aimed at
increasing the effectiveness of the Indian Government's public sector.
Twelve million dollars has been allocated over three years to provide
short-term 'off-the-shelf' or customised training in Australia or customised
training in India. The training is expected to include in-Australia work
placements, study tours and short-term technical assistance by Australia
advisers.
The new program, to be known as the India-Australia Training and Capacity
Building Project (IATCB) is being developed in consultation with the Indian
Government and focuses on health, the environment and human resource
development.
Areas already identified for inclusion under the program include effective
planning for waste water recycling, which will lead to better water management
in key Indian cities, and assistance with nursing standards, accreditation and
licensing as well as hospital management.
Modelled on the highly successful capacity building program for South Africa,
the IATCB will draw on Australia's internationally recognised expertise in
training and education.
This is an excellent form of aid which allows Australia to assist developing
countries derive better value from their own institutions.
The program will help India engage more effectively in the global economy.
I'm sure it will also foster strong people-to-people links between Australians
and Indians working in the areas of environment, health and education.
NEW DELHI
Media contact: Innes Willox
(Minister's Office) (06) 277 7500 / 1411 414 695 Andrea McLaughlin (AusAID) (06)
206 4966
Rakesh Ahuja (Australian High Commission, New Delhi) (9111) 6888
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