12.4&5 Australia's Aid + Features of Effective Aid

What is Australia’s Aid Program?

delivered through the department of foreign affairs and trade, aims to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous indo-pacific region by supporting sustainable development, poverty reduction and resilience in neighbouring countries

Why does Australian Aid work in partnerships? (3)

expand geographical reach and influence of initiatives, expertise and specialist knowledge, prevent duplication of aid efforts

What are outcomes of effective aid? (43

reduce poverty and inequality in low and middle income countries, promote human rights, help achieve the SDG’s

What are the characteristics of an effective aid program? (PORE)

partnership and collaboration, ownership of recipient country, developmental results, monitoring and evaluation

What are the features of Partnership and Collaboration? (1)

combines strengths and expertise of partners

What are the features of Ownership by recipient country? (3)

government and communities are involved in decision making, meet needs of local community, considers local sociocultural factors

What are the features of Development Results? (4)

targets major determinants of ill health, focus on education to build knowledge and skills of local community, focus on women, aims to reduce poverty

What are the features of Monitoring & Evaluation? (2)

funding used for intended purpose, regular monitoring of results