Development

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). 

DFAT intends to approach the market for a managing contractor to implement Pathways to Employment Readiness for Maiuraoim (PERforM). PERforM is a new program that builds on Australia’s longstanding support for the skills and workforce development sector in Kiribati

The Australian Government has today announced funding of $143million to support non-government organisations to improve the lives of communities in more than 50 countries.

The Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is an AUD 87 million Australia’s flagship economic program in Cambodia (2022-2027) with an aim to foster resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. DFAT commissioned an independent review to assess the extent to which CAPRED has been effective in targeting the right levers of change to achieve the program outcomes and inform the decision on the program extension.

Against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s stabilising economy, Australia’s targeted and pragmatic assistance is supporting economic growth. Through targeted investments, Australia will continue to offer practical assistance and technical advice in support of key reform priorities.

Our program in Sri Lanka will build on our significant humanitarian response in 2022 by backing sustainable, flexible and locally led approaches to strengthening communities.

As the Sri Lankan economy recovers, Australia stands alongside it as a trusted partner of choice. We listen to each other and are working together on joint development solutions to support the growth of a strong, successful Sri Lanka. 

The Australia – Sri Lanka Development Partnership Plan 2025–2030 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with Sri Lanka. The DPP sets out agreed objectives, how we will work together to deliver shared outcomes, and how progress will be monitored. 

The Impact Private Sector Partnerships (IPSP) Program was established as part of DFAT's broader strategy to enhance private sector engagement in development.