Development

The Australia–Philippines Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with the Philippines. The DPP reflects the principles and priorities agreed in the Philippines-Australia Strategic Partnership and supports the priorities presented in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.

The Independent, End of Program Evaluation of Digital Earth Africa Phase II provides an independent assessment of the progress made by Digital Earth Africa to deliver on end-of-program objectives.

As set out in the Investment Concept Note (to be released with the RFEOI), the new program will progress the Joint Statement of Intent on TVET updated in June 2024 at the Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum, and the twelve recommendations of the Strategic Review of the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership in TVET, which was published in September.

The Pacific COVID-19 Fiscal Budget Support package provided AUD498 million to Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste over a three-year period (2020-2023).

Australia remains committed to working with Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In partnership with the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, commissioned an independent strategic review to assess the effectiveness of DFAT’s investments in TVET in PNG. 

This evaluation reviews the contribution of partnerships to development and diplomacy outcomes from the Australia-Mekong Water Facility (AMWF) which was established through a grant agreement between DFAT and eWater Group to strengthen Australia’s engagement with Mekong countries in the water sector.