Australian Government Aid

Question 1

Why does Australia give aid?

Answer 1

Conflict has potential to affect our security interests

Stronger growth will benefit Australia

Question 2

5 Australian aid partnerships

Answer 2

Private sector: DFAT works from Westpac to get loans

Bilateral: DFAT provides funds and resources for neighbour countries

Multilateral: Aus. gov. gives funds to WD and UN to extend reach and increase projects

Emergency/humanitarian aid:
Aus. Gov. works with NGOs to provides resources during emergencies

Aid provided to NGOs: Funding to NGOs to deliver aid directly to people like World Vision

Question 3

Priorities of Australian aid - BIGAEE

Answer 3

B- building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction

I - infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness

G - gender equality and empowering women and girls

A - agriculture, fisheries and water

E - education and health

E - effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies