South and West Asia

The purpose of the mid-term review (MTR) was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of AASAM implementation during the initial contract period, and to identify opportunities for improvement for the remaining period of the program.

Action on climate change is central to Australia’s national development priorities. Australia’s International Development Policy recognises that measures to adapt and build resilience to climate impacts are urgently needed to defend against climate-induced loss and damage.

Australia will work with partners to support regional economic growth through increased infrastructure investment and a stronger focus on integrating climate considerations in accordance with G20 infrastructure principles.

The Australia – South Asia (Regional) Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029 (DPP) translates into action the regional development priorities Australia shares with South Asia. The DPP sets out agreed objectives, how we will work with partners to deliver shared outcomes, and how progress will be monitored.

The COVID-19 Development Response Plan for South Asia Regional has been extended through 2022-23.

SARIC is an Australian Government funded $32 million initiative that started implementation in early 2020.

COVID-19 Development Response Plans were brief, two-year development plans outlining Australia's COVID-19 response at the country, regional and global level. All plans shared a common set of objectives drawn from Partnerships for Recovery.

2019-20 South Asia Regional Development Program Progress Report

South and West Asia Regional COVID-19 Development Response Plan