Development

Australia’s Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) Program in the Philippines (2010-2019) contributed to the most significant education reforms of the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) in decades.

The Educational Quality Assessment Program (EQAP) works with Pacific Community (SPC) members to support their efforts to build a robust education system through providing assistance with curriculum and assessment, education statistics and analysis, policy development, and technical qualifications.

This document describes the design of a new grant activity under the Water Hibah program, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), utilising approximately AUD15 million remaining under the Water Hibah Direct Funding Arrangement with the Government of Indonesia (GoI).

DFAT has a requirement for a Contractor to manage the implementation of the Addressing Regional Disparities program in Indonesia. The program is anticipated to be AUD160 million over eight years (four plus four, 2022-2030).

The Water for Women (WfW) GESI mid-term review complements the recent Independent Review of the Fund completed in August 2020.

The Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) first-step closed on 27 October 2021. Only shortlisted organisations will be invited to participate in the Request for Tender (RFT) second-step.

Australian-funded multilateral organisations play an important role supporting Partnerships for Recovery alongside Australia’s country and regional programs.

This report provides a summary of the performance of key Australian-funded multilateral organisations during 2020-21 in support of Partnerships for Recovery.