Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
… disaster risk reduction, humanitarian response, and inclusive education. Australia remains a strong supporter of the UN Partnership to Promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Through our involvement in resolution negotiations, UN agency strategic planning exercises, and other activities, we seek to encourage the United Nations system to consider disability, … to Promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Through our involvement in resolution negotiations, UN agency strategic planning exercises, and other activities, we seek to encourage the United Nations system to consider disability, …
… aid program. This was one in a series of round tables with the Australian business sector that aims to build a strategic dialogue on priority development issues. It follows a commitment from the Australian Government on greater … aid program. This was one in a series of round tables with the Australian business sector that aims to build a strategic dialogue on priority development issues. It follows a commitment from the Australian Government on greater …
… teachers, textbooks and importantly students, the face of Laos education is changing. Australia, through the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is supporting the construction of more than 2,700 classrooms in primary schools in Laos. It … has access to a quality education which is supported by robust and sustainable national education system. Education is a strategic priority for Australia's aid program and GPE is helping to improve access to basic education for children in 53 … has access to a quality education which is supported by robust and sustainable national education system. Education is a strategic priority for Australia's aid program and GPE is helping to improve access to basic education for children in 53 …
… all Government-funded overseas volunteering initiatives under a single identity. The new program, being developed in partnership with Austraining International, the Australian Red Cross and Australian Volunteers International, will enable … that being an Organisational Development Officer at the Gold Foundation was not going to be a simple matter of running strategic planning workshops, writing policy documents, applying for funding and training the staff in standards of NGO … that being an Organisational Development Officer at the Gold Foundation was not going to be a simple matter of running strategic planning workshops, writing policy documents, applying for funding and training the staff in standards of NGO …
… in key sectors. The reports will draw out the competitive challenges facing Australia in Thailand and conclude with strategic implications for business and government. Detailed Report Outline CHAPTER 1: Economic and Political Overview This … and body of law on the business environment nature and extent of concerns about enforcement of new laws and regulations strategic considerations for foreign businesses, including improved trade and investment access and market entry strategies … liberalisation, trade and industry policy reform and privatisation nature and extent of Australian corporate interest in strategic investment in Thailand identify and report relevant case studies. Major remaining impediments to expanding …
… stable and prosperous East Asia, we reaffirmed our determination to continue developing the EAS as an important forum for strategic dialogue and regional cooperation. We reiterated our decision at the 2nd EAS in Cebu to deepen cooperation in all … at the ASEAN Secretariat. We welcomed the report submitted to us by the Expert Group, which focuses on research topics of strategic interest to the EAS countries. We encouraged the Expert Group to continue its research work and we looked forward … in East Asia. 14. We welcomed the progress report of the study by scholars and academics on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership in East Asia (CEPEA), and encouraged them to maintain good momentum in their work towards submitting a final …
… terrorism. Both sides underlined that Australia and the United States benefit from substantial convergence in their strategic and security policy priorities. Working Together to Meet Common Challenges Australia and the United States … The United States and Australia agreed to continue their close collaboration with the Philippines, including strategic-level efforts such as defence reform, building capacity and military professionalism. Both countries welcomed … stockpile security and destruction programs. Australia and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to work in close partnership to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems. Both countries …
… economic climate and evolving regional architecture, the discussions were useful for exploring how the longstanding partnership between the two countries could be drawn upon to respond to the challenges. 3. The Ministers reaffirmed that … of bilateral ties. The Ministers encouraged officials on both sides to explore new areas of cooperation to bring the strategicpartnership to an even higher level. Bilateral Defence and Security Cooperation 4. The Ministers noted that the … bilateral defence relationship had grown deeper and broader in scope, based on a history of close cooperation and shared strategic perspectives. They reaffirmed the importance of continuing professional interactions and exchanges between both …
… the UK, the United States and the European Space Agency. Last week, the Australian Space Agency signed a statement of strategic intent with European manufacturing giant Airbus. And yesterday it entered into Memoranda of Understanding with … Western Australia. We will need to be more active internationally on space if we are to continue to reap the economic and strategic benefits. As this audience well knows, the outer space environment is changing. And it's changing fast. Space is … our Defence cooperation on space with Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States by establishing a partnership through the Combined Space Operations Initiative. This grouping allows for more effective and coordinated use of …
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