Development

The Gender Action Platform (GAP) concluded in December 2020. Its design prioritised innovation, collaboration and shared learning. In July 2021, an independent Review of the GAP found the GAP achieved its objective to strengthen Australian NGO projects to achieve gender equality outcomes in developing countries.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking expressions of interest from Australian media organisations with experience in Communications for Development (C4D) to deliver Phase 4 of the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) in partnership with Pacific island countries. Papua New Guinea is covered by a separate investment, the Media Development Initiative.

Mid-term evaluation report and management response of the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre.

Australia has today deployed two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan cargo aircraft to Solomon Islands to deliver medical and other essential supplies to provinces experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases.

This report, Australia's Official Development Assistance: Statistical Summary, 2020-21, presents statistical details of Australia's development cooperation and reflects government priorities for 2020-21 with partner countries, multilateral and bilateral development agencies, civil society organisations and the private sector.