In 2010, Australia met its aim to reach AUD 4 billion in official development assistance (ODA), delivering USD 3.85 billion − a 12.1% increase in real terms over 2009. Its ODA volume amounts to 0.32% of its gross national income (GNI) − up from 0.29% in 2009 − as it aims to raise this ratio to 0.5% by 2015-16.
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In 2010, Australia met its aim to reach AUD 4 billion in official development assistance (ODA), delivering USD 3.85 billion − a 12.1% increase in real terms over 2009. Its ODA volume amounts to 0.32% of its gross national income (GNI) − up from 0.29% in 2009, due to an increase in grants to least developed countries − as it aims to raise this ratio to 0.5% by 2015-16.
With most of its neighboring countries in the Asia and Pacific region behind on meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Australia’s aid budget emphasises the MDGs, backed by analytical and methodological tools.
Although our survey shows mixed results across countries, Australia has advanced on the effectiveness principles of ownership, harmonisation and transparency.
Based on Australia’s latest evaluation, the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative in Indonesia has taken many recommendations into account, showing clear objectives and rationale in its programme design, and an emphasis on strong engagement with the government of Indonesia.
AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, is responsible for the management of the official Australian Government overseas aid program. We are an administratively autonomous agency within the Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio. AusAID reports directly to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on all aspects of aid policy and operations.
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Australia has been a member of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) since 1966.
The DAC is a unique forum for sharing views and exchanging lessons and has gained a reputation for neutrality and high-quality work. For 50 years now, the DAC has grouped the world’s main donors, promoting partnership, and defining and monitoring global standards in key areas of development.
The DAC monitors and publishes data from more than 40 OECD and non-OECD countries on official development assistance (ODA) and other development finance to developing countries.
Our data includes:
Improving the way development assistance is delivered and managed for better, longer-lasting results requires action on many fronts. To this end, we: