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Australia overhauls its international aid policy, ups China competition
over 2 years ago // Australian aid
Australia has overhauled its foreign aid policy for the first time in years to develop aid programs in consultation with country, development, and civil society partners.

Australia's new aid budget seeks to subvert China's Pacific dominance
almost 3 years ago // Australian aid
Despite a boost to development assistance, the country's contributions remain relatively low.
How Australia's newly boosted aid budget will be spent
over 3 years ago // Australian Aid
The country's new government promised a 2.5% annual increase in official development assistance — and now we have insight into where that money will go.
Australia welcomes new era for aid
almost 4 years ago // Australian Aid
What could the election of the Labor Party for the first time in nearly a decade mean for Australia's aid program? Here's a look at what we know so far.
Australia's aid budget gets a lift despite looming election
almost 4 years ago // Australian aid
A security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands could explain some of the aid budget's focus.
'Tonga does not need a COVID disaster': The race to avoid a new crisis
about 4 years ago // COVID-19
Humanitarian organizations have the dual challenge of ensuring that COVID-19 is not imported into the country inadvertently, and that the local partners on the ground are supported enough to ensure a quick recovery from the disaster.
Australian NGOs face existential shifts as laws change
about 4 years ago // Australian aid
New legislation could mean advocacy groups face huge new hurdles to conducting their work.
As DFAT seeks business partners, officials give insight on the process
over 4 years ago // Australian aid
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade held a supplier engagement conference this week. Devex was there to learn about the highlights of the day.
The world has lost 5 million lives from COVID-19
over 4 years ago // COVID-19
It has been six months since 4 million deaths were recorded on July 7 and despite a slowing of growth, the virus continues to take advantage of gaps in the global response.
How the US spends on global health security
over 4 years ago // The State of Global Health Security
What does the U.S. mean when it says it is investing in "health security"? Devex takes a look at the data.