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… Scanned signed version Partnership between the Government of Australia (GOA) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat 2014 – 2023 [PDF 1 MB] … performance in support of its approved mandate, characterized by: Economic Governance; Political Governance and Security; Strategic Partnerships and Coordination. PIFS organizational reform in support of effective regionalism, characterised by: … and Transparent, inclusive and effective prioritization of Leaders' regional reform priorities. Australia positioned as a strategic, value-adding PIF Secretariat partner, characterised by: An increasing proportion of Australian financing provided …
… Downloads Partnership between the Government of Australia (GOA) and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) 2018 – 2028 [DOCX … FFA Membership and Secretariat fulfil its mandate as embodied in the FFA Convention and further articulated in the FFA Strategic Plan, which may be updated from time to time. 1.4 This Partnership is not governed by international law and does … of information sharing as described in 3.1 (c) above. 4.3 Partners resolve to work to realise the ambition of the FFA Strategic Plan and other relevant frameworks such as the regional Roadmap for Sustainable Pacific Fisheries advance the …
… Strategic priorities and rationale This Aid Investment Plan (AIP) sets the strategic framework for the provision of Official Development Assistance (ODA) administered by the Department of Foreign … of this AIP is to inform discussions between the Government of PNG and the Government of Australia to develop an Aid Partnership between our two countries. This AIP will be updated to reflect the finalisation and the signing of the Aid …
… Environment vs Economy: the Indo-Pacific In recent decades, Asia has re-emerged as a region of first order economic and strategic significance. The combination of large populations and industrialisation is bringing the region back to the … rests on the equality of all states. But – paradoxically – power has always rested with the handful of states with the strategic and economic weight to shape events. The story of multilateralism is the constant quest to expand the reach of the … contains about 40 per cent of Australia's farms and 70 per cent of Australia's irrigated land area. Australian Water Partnership As I said at this symposium last year, dealing with water scarcity – driven by endless historical bursts of …
… Plan will be developed for future years, following detailed analysis of ongoing need and Australia's ability to respond. Strategic objectives and rationale Australia and Nepal have a longstanding relationship that continues to strengthen though … Mutual obligations Australian aid to Nepal is delivered in collaboration and accordance with the Government of Nepal's strategic priorities. Australia's two major bilateral aid investments–SSRP and MEDEP–partner with the Government of Nepal. … sector. Regional Trade Facilitation and Sustainable Development programs also contribute to the Australian Government's strategic objectives for our engagement in Nepal in terms of improved regional connectivity and resource management. …
… Plan governs the delivery of Australian aid to Laos from 2015-16 to 2019-20 which coincides with Laos' five year strategic development planning cycle. Strategic objectives and rationale Australia has a strong interest in ensuring Laos continues to develop as a stable … integration with the region. A growing economy and improved business environment will foster opportunities for economic partnership in the future. Laos has made strong economic progress since the introduction of market-based economic reforms in …
… This Aid Investment Plan governs the delivery of Australian aid to Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2019. Strategic objectives and rationale Australia's strategic interests Australia has a strong interest in ensuring Sri Lanka continues its development as a secure, stable and … Future program priorities The Australian aid program in Sri Lanka is transitioning toward an innovative economic partnership approach. This will build on the successful work we have undertaken in post-conflict reconstruction, …
… Strategic priorities and rationale Australia has an enduring interest in a stable Solomon Islands, underpinned by economic … development programs were merged into Australia's bilateral aid program in 2013. This Aid Investment Plan (AIP) sets the strategic framework for the provision of Official Development Assistance (ODA) administered by the Department of Foreign … Plan is to inform discussions between the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of Australia to develop an Aid Partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. This AIP will be updated to reflect the finalisation and the signing of …
… the IAEA as it lowers the contributions that currently support the safeguards effort. Starting with a discussion of the strategic value nuclear material and reactor-associated fissile material acquisition paths, we discuss three basic approaches to enhance proliferation resistance of small and medium-sized reactors, namely: (1) reduction of strategic value of materials involved in nuclear power generation; (2) incorporating reactor design features preventing … contained in this paper are the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Australian Government. The Strategic Value of Nuclear Material The strategic value of any particular form of nuclear material is determined by the …
… of Australian and Indonesian Foreign and Defence Ministers is a milestone in the development of the comprehensive and strategicpartnership between our two countries. Media release: Historic Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers' ("2+2") … of Australian and Indonesian Foreign and Defence Ministers is a milestone in the development of the comprehensive and strategicpartnership between our two countries. Media release: Historic Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers' …