Australia Awards are provided to build the skills and knowledge of individuals to contribute to their country’s development, and to support the ongoing development of links with Australia. Australia Awards are an important part of the Australian Government’s public and economic diplomacy. The Australia Awards in South Asia and Mongolia (AASAM) program supports the implementation of Australia Awards in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, incorporating long term scholarships, short courses, fellowships, Australian Professional Opportunities, on-award scholar engagement, alumni engagement, communications and enabling activities.
The purpose of the mid-term review (MTR) was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of AASAM implementation during the initial contract period, and to identify opportunities for improvement for the remaining period of the program.
Overall, the mid-term review found AASAM was a well-planned and managed Australia Awards program that continues to deliver results for the Australian Government. It was supported by a professional and experienced managing contractor team and by the global Australia awards delivery framework. Its design and implementation were strongly aligned with Australia’s international development priorities and local needs. The regional ‘hub and spokes’ model of delivery provided considerable advantages for the program, including cost-efficiencies, access to corporate and specialist resources and collaboration. Monitoring and reporting of results were comprehensive and provided useful information on the delivery of the program, achievement of outcomes and its contribution to long term impacts. The MTR identified a few areas for improvement.
Publications
Mid Term Review Report
- Australia Awards in South Asia and Mongolia Program Mid Term Review Report [DOCX 1.2 MB]
- Australia Awards in South Asia and Mongolia Program Mid Term Review Report [PDF 870 KB]