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AusAID’s Subcontracting Business

By Eliza Villarino on 06 July 2009

Subcontracting is a lucrative business on development projects financed by Australia’s aid agency. A large portion of AusAID funds ends up in the hands of subcontractors – and, since the country observes an untied aid policy, not just domestic ones.

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Eliza Villarino
Eliza Villarino is an associate editor for Devex and leads the company's news team in Manila. She played a critical role in conceptualizing the Development Newswire. Prior to joining Devex in 2004, she has already published articles and news briefs for Internet media organizations and for the Institute for Ethics and Economic Policy at Fordham University in New York. She earned her bachelor's in political science and master's in public affairs from the University of the Philippines. Eliza is a member of Mensa Philippines.