AusAidUnit 4 – Outcome 2

What do you need to know?

IMPORTANTAs usual, explaining how these organisations can improve health and human development (using an example) is a much more important skill than merely listing what they do.

Key Knowledge

The aims and objectives# of the Australian Government’s AusAID and the role it plays in programs to improve global health and sustainable human development;

# Seeking Clarification

Key Skills

Describe the role of AusAid* in global health and sustainable human development.

* international and Australian government and non-government agencies and organisations.

AusAid – What is it?

Australian Agency for International Development

Manages Australia’s international Aid program.

Australian Government Organisation Established in 1974 Aims to reduce poverty in developing

countries by........?

What does AusAid do?

AusAid Aims to: Improve economic management and

strengthen democracy Maximise trade and technology Provide vital services like education,

health care water, sanitation Strengthen security by preventing

conflict and managing borders Promote sustainable approaches to

environmental management.

Primary Objectives/Outcomes

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

Australia's development assistance focus on poverty is guided by the Millennium Development Goals, the internationally agreed targets for poverty reduction.

Strategic Goals

Saving livesPromoting

opportunities for allSustainable

economic development

Effective governance

Humanitarian and disaster response

Purpose

Help People Overcome Poverty This also serves Australia’s national interests by promoting stability and prosperity both in our region and beyond. We focus our effort in areas where Australia can make a difference and where our resources can most effectively and efficiently be deployed.

Values

Where ?

Regions - Program Expenditure 2010-2011

Sector - Program Expenditure 2010-2011

Do we pay/provide enough!

Our 1970 promise to the UN:

“Each economically advanced country will progressively increase its official

development assistance to the developing countries and will exert its best efforts to reach a minimum net amount of 0.7 per cent of its gross

national product at market prices by the middle of the decade.”

Do we pay/provide enough!

At 0.33% of GNI, Australia is ranked 16th in 2009 among 23 OECD nations. Below Australia are New Zealand, Portugal, United States, Greece, Japan, Italy and South Korea. Portugal and Greece are relying on international support to stave off national bankruptcy, and the United States is dealing with massive financial problems.

Do we pay/provide enough!