Assisting developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest

More Australian Aid for Burma Cyclone Victims

A further $22 million in aid for the victims of Cyclone Nargis brings the total Australia aid contribution to $25 million.

Australian Assistance to Cyclone-Ravaged Burma

Australia to provide humanitarian assistance for the people of Burma following Cyclone Nargis, which hit Burma on 2 and 3 May.

Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance Visits Cambodia

Mr McMullan attended the 'Phnom Penh Dialogue 2008 on Interfaith Cooperation for Peace and Harmony' and announced a number of new aid initiatives.

Pacific Economic Survey 2008

The first of a series of annual reports on the economic performance of Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste was launched in Vanuatu on 31 March 2008.

Child Protection Policy

A new policy for managing and reducing risks of child abuse by people engaged in delivering Australian aid activities.

Release of the 2007 Annual Review of Development Effectiveness

The inaugural Annual Review of Development Effectiveness, produced by the Office of Development Effectiveness, was tabled in Parliament on 20 March 2008.

Prime Minister Visits Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

A visit from 6-8 March 2008 focused on a range of development issues, including the signing of the Port Moresby Declaration.

Increase in Support for Middle East

Australia doubles its assistance to the Palestinian Territories including support for the Palestinian Authority's three-year reform and development program.

Enterprise Challenge Fund

The fund will provide grants of up to $1.5 million for developing successful business ideas that will improve livelihoods, incomes, and access to vital goods and services.

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