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AusAID - Australian Agency for International Development


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[top] [end]Origin of funds

Government of Australia

[top] [end]Goals/aims

AusAID is the Australian Agency for International Development and is responsible for the delivery of the Australian Government's overseas aid program. The objective of the aid program is to assist developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest.

AusAID provides advice and support to the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary on development policy, and plans and coordinates poverty reduction activities in partnership with developing countries.

[top] [end]Main form of support

Grant or Subsidy

[top] [end]Typical budget size

In 2008-2009 Australia will provide $3.7 billion worth of official development assistance.

[top] [end]Support type

Technical assistance,

[top] [end]Countries of operation

Worldwide, particularly the Asia-Pacific region

[top] [end]Main target groups

NGOs, Education, Research, Consultants, Industry, Government

[top] [end]General conditions

AusAID funds not-for-profit organisations, such as World Vision or Oxfam, to deliver aid programs at the local community level in developing countries.

AusAID works with the governments of neighbouring countries to improve the way they deliver economic and community services. For example, Australia is working in partnership with the Solomon Islands community to improve the delivery of essential services including economic policy, prisons, law and justice, and functioning schools and hospitals.

AusAID contributes funding to international organisations that help people in emergencies, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross. We also provide funding through the United Nations to UNICEF and to the UN Development Programme, for their work in developing countries. AusAID contributes to global and regional poverty reduction programs set up by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

[top] [end]Example projects

  • Have provided assistance in the past for renewable energy projects (Mostly Asia Pacific), as well as CDM and capacity building activities.
  • Provided $60 million to Australian and international organisations for emergency relief in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
  • Approximately 150 000 tonnes of food aid every year - about $65 million - to people in crisis in countries such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Chad.

[top] [end]Contact details

[top] [end]Head Office

Street Address:
255 London Circuit
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

Postal address:
GPO Box 887
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6206 4000
Fax: +61 2 6206 4880
ABN: 629 215 588 38

Email: infoausaid@...
Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/

[top] [end]Sources

This profile, based on initial information contributed by Eco Ltd, was updated within the framework of the Sparknet project supported by the European Commission's Fifth Framework Programme.

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