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Development Cooperation
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
The Australian Government's overseas aid program is a Federal Government funded program that reduces poverty in developing countries.
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages the program.
Australia, through AusAID, works with other governments, the United Nations, Australian companies and non-government organisations to design and set up projects which tackle the causes and consequences of poverty in developing countries.
The program in east Africa consists of the following:
The Direct Aid Program
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities managed by Heads of Australian Missions in approximately 45 countries. The emphasis of the program is on alleviating basic humanitarian hardships.
The Small Activities Scheme
The Small Activities Scheme (SAS) is administered directly by AusAID in Pretoria. It supports community-based activities being implemented by NGOs that promote sustainable economic and social development.
Australian Development Scholarships
The Australian Development Scholarships program provides opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia. Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries.
The Africa Governance Facility
The goal of the African Governance Facility (AGF) is to promote and support the advancement of good governance in targeted countries in southern and eastern Africa. Funding is provided for projects being implemented by institutions of civil society and government agencies, with preference being given to projects that provide a direct and tangible benefit to and support the broader initiatives of the partner government.
AusAID-NGO Cooperation Program
The AusAID-NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) subsidises Australian NGO community development activities which directly and tangibly alleviate poverty in developing countries. The major focus of the activity must be at least one of the following: basic education and training, primary health care, water supply and sanitation, income generation, rural and other poor, disadvantaged groups (particularly women and children), good governance and promotion of civil society, capacity strengthening of local NGOs, sustainable management of the environment and natural resources, renewable energy and appropriate technology.
International Seminar Support Scheme
The International Seminar Support Scheme (ISSS) supports the attendance of participants from developing countries at international development-oriented seminars in Australia and overseas.