Development

Australian Support for Pacific HIV Action (ASPHA) is a new DFAT initiative aimed to support Pacific island countries to respond to rising rates of HIV. Through this initiative, Australia will support Pacific countries as they implement evidence-based, effective national responses, drawing on the tools and policy approaches that can help to contain HIV as a public health threat.

DFAT intends to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement Phase II of the Pacific Security College, a regional educational institution dedicated to a peaceful, safe and secure future for all the people of the Blue Pacific.

This opportunity will invite proposals from an Australian higher education provider, or a consortium led by an Australian higher education provider, to design and implement a new program: the Pacific Higher Education Partnerships Investment. 

DFAT is planning to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement Phase 4 of the Laos Australia Institute program (LAI 4) – a DFAT-led investment focused on delivering Laos’ Australia Awards scholarship program and human resources development (HRD) activities.

Independent review of the Performance Based Grant (PBG) for Water Utilities

DFAT intends to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement the second phase of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP2).

DFAT will shortly approach the market in November or December 2025 for a contractor to carry out an Independent Evaluation of the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Infrastructure (KIAT).