CANBERRA — What are the business opportunities available with the Australian aid program? A new resource released this week by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making that question easier to answer.
AusConnect provides suppliers with a single point to locate subcontracting opportunities from major aid suppliers. It aims to change the game on Australian aid transparency, according to the Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific Anne Ruston.
The portal gives insight into how aid dollars flow into businesses, both in Australia and internationally, as DFAT moves more to managing a smaller number of larger valued contracts, including facilities.