Development Programming (PRD)

The Australian Government works closely with partner governments on their own social protection programs, influencing reforms and helping build more efficient systems to support inclusive growth.

The following list of proposed projects  is provided for planning purposes only. It does not represent a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to procure any described services.

Building effective and accountable states is the first of four areas of focus under Australia's International Development Policy.

Evaluations play an important role within the development performance framework to support a high quality development assista program. 

Effective risk management practices are directly related to achieving results, and helps facilitate high performance. DFAT takes into account any risks that may hinder its ability to achieve its development program objectives, and implements measures to increase the likelihood of success.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has child protection standards to ensure that all partners (as defined in the DFAT Child Protection Policy 2025) understand and act on their obligations for managing risks to children.

DFAT's Child Protection Policy is underpinned by the following principles. The principles reflect DFAT's commitment to the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

The need to protect children is an issue for all communities. Children across the world are subjected to exploitation and abuse and experience sexual, physical and psychological violation. Many are forced into exploitative work, including commercial sexual exploitation.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a zero tolerance approach to child exploitation or abuse. 

Education enables development and is crucial to helping people overcome poverty. Australia and its neighbours benefit from aid program investments in education which support human development, economic growth and stability across the region.