Priorities of Australia's Aid Initiatives

6 priorities

BAGETE

B

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection

A

Agriculture, fisheries and water

G

Gender equality and empowering woman and girls

Ef

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies

T

Infrastructure Trade facilitation and international competitiveness

E

Education and health

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction, reduction and social protection - Explanation

Saving lives and alleviating human sufferingPrioritizing the protection of the most vulnerable, including women and childrenWorking closely with partner governments to support their capacity to plan for and manage disasters

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction, reduction and social protection - Example

Improve efficiency and effectiveness of social protection systemsProvide emergency medical careBuild capacity of local organizations across the region to manage disasters more effectively

Agriculture, fisheries and water - Explanation

Vital sources of jobs, income and exports for those living in LIC and MICAgricultural productivity needs to increase to address expand in demand for foodPlay an important role in economic growth and poverty reductionSDG 2: zero hungerReduce malnutrition rates

Agriculture, fisheries and water - Example

Research into different types of seeds that can be grown in LIC and MIC - increase agricultural productivityHelping conserve the genetic diversity of food crops in gene and seed banksAdvocate for more open agricultural trading systemsEnsuring sustainable fish stocks

Gender equality and empowering women and girls - Explanation

Required for significant economic growth, poverty reduction and human development, peace and securityEnding violence against women and girlsEnhancing women's voice in decision making and leadership

Gender equality and empowering women and girls - Example

Gender equality fundsupport women candidates in local elections in PNIMoney to strengthen the women's right movement and reduce violence against women

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies - Explanation

Strengthening transparent and accountable law and justice systemsSupporting efforts to tackle corruptionBuilding fair and broad based tax systemsEnabling quality public service deliveryPreventing conflictLegislation - reduce corruption

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies - Example

Providing logistics, policy, and technical advice for the conduction of a credible electionConflict resolution and violence reduction through peace support programsPrevent the destructive and illegal trade in 'conflict diamonds'

Infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness - Explanation

Greater trading opportunities - economic growth - increases employment and reduces povertyImproved road networksIncreased access to water and sanitationImproving access to infrastructure servicesEnhancing trade throughout the region

Infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness - Example

Maintained and rehabilitated roadsReconstructed major bridgesPrivate investment in power and water companies that will bring piped, treated water or reliable electricity to people in rural areas

Education and health - Explanation

Getting the foundations rightLearning for allUniversal participationSkills for prosperityImproving public health systems and capacities in key partner countriesCombatting health threats that cross national bordersIncreasing access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene and good nutrition

Education and health - Example

Reconstruct schoolsDistributing reading booksFunded contraceptives and allow adolescents to gain access to sexual and reproductive health servicesContribute to maternal and child health servicesProvide vaccinations