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… they appropriate? What were the contextual and other constraints, and were these dealt with effectively? What were the strategic priorities and were they appropriate? Was the response to the crisis timely? Did the breakdown of Australian assistance to countries and sectors align with strategic priorities? 3.1 Scale of funding Australia contributed a total of $112 million to the Horn of Africa (HoA) crisis … 15 per cent) was allocated to NGOs and the Australian Red Cross Society through two separate mechanisms: the Humanitarian Partnership Agreement (HPA) and the Dollar for Dollar Initiative (Table 5). In this diversification, Australia sought added …
… of consultations reflect, of course, the great affinity in values and outlook between our two peoples, the shared strategic interests that have seen our armed forces serve together in numerous wars and peacekeeping operations, and the … and trade policy agenda. This will also provide a useful context for my remarks later about the Australia-New Zealand partnership. Perhaps the most important factor driving Australia's current international policy effort is an awareness of … Relations with Asia Close engagement with Asia is an abiding priority in Australian policy because of the fundamental strategic, political and economic interests we have at stake in the region, and because of the important relationships we …
… orientation, combating corruption, enhancing Australia's engagement with the Asia-Pacific region and working in partnership with recipient countries and other donors. A NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK: THE WHITE PAPER As outlined in the Prime Minister's announcement at the UN Summit in September 2005, … Government's White Paper - Australian Aid: Promoting Growth and Stability , released in April this year, provides strategic direction as the aid program is scaled up. In 2006-07 key features of Australia's overseas aid program include: …
… Strategic priorities and rationale Context and rationale As a close neighbour, Indonesia is a key partner in terms of our … of assistance will accelerate our move away from the traditional donor recipient-aid model towards a more mature partnership – an "economic partnership" – that focuses on leveraging Indonesia's own substantial resources. At around $320 … health services will also be important. We will develop a gender action plan to specify how we will reach the strategic target on empowering women and girls. In addition, gender will be mainstreamed across all of our new investments …
… and energy transition Collaborative Research Network Australia-Japan Judo Exchange Australia-Japan Science and Innovation partnership Australian Artist Samara Hersch's 'Body of Knowledge' at Kyoto Experiment Australian innovations for … ties and their multilateral interactions with these smaller minilateral arrangements. Forums such as the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Australia-Japan-India trilateral, and the potential for … and so delivers a comparative analysis of the two countries' national and combined achievements in utilising this form of strategic cooperation. This should lead not only to a greater public awareness of the Australia-Japan partnership but also …
… Minister Rudd and Secretary Clinton discussed cooperation between Australia and the US on international development. New partnership on international development cooperation Australia and the United States have formed a strategicpartnership on international development that will see the two countries working to reduce poverty and achieve the … development. New partnership on international development cooperation Australia and the United States have formed a strategicpartnership on international development that will see the two countries working to reduce poverty and achieve the …
… Strategic priorities and rationale It is in Australia's interest to support Cambodia's development by implementing a … in the infrastructure sector. Under the 3i: Investing in Infrastructure program, we will co-fund infrastructure in partnership with private operators, co-invest with private equity or social impact funds, and support interventions which … already support. For its part, the Cambodian Government has committed to implementing the reforms set out in its National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2014-2018. We will monitor progress against the objectives in the NSDP to assess the …
… Strategic priorities and rationale Context The Philippines is one of Australia's longest-standing bilateral relationships. … A more open economy will not only benefit Filipinos, but also allow both nations to continue to pursue a mature economic partnership. Two-way trade was $3.8 billion in 2014, but has the potential to grow and benefit both countries. Australia's … Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the East Asia Summit. Australia and the Philippines share similar approaches to strategic and foreign policy and can promote improved regional development and stability in regional fora. In May 2016 there …
… Guidelines 2016 [PDF 600 KB] Contents 1 Program Overview 1.1 Purpose of Guidelines 1.2 About the New Colombo Plan 1.3 Strategic Objectives 1.4 New Colombo Plan Budget 2 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program Funding 2.1 Funding Purpose and Use 2.2 … in the region, both at the individual level and through expanding university, business and other stakeholder links. 1.3 Strategic Objectives The New Colombo Plan aims to: lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by increasing the number … a strategic opportunity for enhanced engagement. Responses should also give consideration to the sustainability of partnership(s). 3. Promote the New Colombo Plan, study and Internships in the Indo-Pacific region (10 per cent weighting) …
… em conjunto com apoio adicional à educação ao longo dos próximos quatro anos (2012–2015). Full publication East Timor Strategic Planning Agreement for Development (Portuguese) [PDF 78 KB] East Timor Strategic Planning Agreement for Development (Portuguese) [Word 62 KB] Last Updated: 24 September 2014 … Summary of … em conjunto com apoio adicional à educação ao longo dos próximos quatro anos (2012–2015). Full publication East Timor Strategic Planning Agreement for Development (Portuguese) [PDF 78 KB] East Timor Strategic Planning Agreement for …