In the early 1990s, Australia, along with other wealthier countries, promised to give “new and additional” funding to help developing countries address issues associated with climate change. This is what we now call “climate finance”. Money is no substitute for wealthier countries reducing their emissions, but it does have the potential to help developing countries. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent thos...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Australian aid The 2025 Australian aid attitudes survey commissioned by the Development Policy Centre shows a large drop (-11%) in the proportion of people who think the government gives too much foreign aid compared to 2024. The survey results also show that when given information about the predicted impacts of US aid cuts, the proportion ... Read moreDisclosure Material for this update has been collected by Devpol staff; editorial responsibility lies with Cameron Hill. Devpol’s work on Au...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Aid hasn’t been an easy sell in Australia. In all the surveys we’ve run since 2015, more respondents have thought Australia gave too much aid than thought it gave too little. In our 2024 survey, 40% of respondents said Australia gave too much, while only 22% said it gave too little. Change is afoot though. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent those of the authors only. About the author/s Terence Wood Terence Wo...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Transparency matters. It matters to the Australian public, who want to know their tax dollars are being spent responsibly, accountably and effectively. It matters to our partners in our region, who expect honesty and openness in how we work together. And it matters for our national interest because transparency builds trust and respect — and ... Read moreAbout the author/s Anne Aly The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP is Australia's Minister for International Development, Minister for Small Business and ...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Aid, by its very nature, is harder to monitor than domestic spending. This makes transparency integral to good aid practice. Transparency makes it easier for donor publics to track how their taxes are being spent. Transparency also makes it easier for people in aid recipient countries to learn about the aid affecting them. The Development ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent those of the authors only. About the auth...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Devpolicy's monthly update of news and analysis on aid and international development, with a focus on Australian aid.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre