AusAID is the Australian Government agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program.
The objective of the aid program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest.
AusAID provides advice and support to the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary on development policy, and plans and coordinates poverty reduction activities in partnership with developing countries.
AusAID's head office is in Canberra. AusAID also has representatives in 25 Australian diplomatic missions overseas.
GPOBA partner since February 2007