Australia’s International Development Policy includes a commitment to locally led development and supporting local leadership across different aspects of society such as government, business, academia and civil society.

DFAT has now published the Locally Led Development Guidance Note on the DFAT Website (DFAT Guidance Note: Locally Led Development | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).

The Locally Led Development Guidance Note covers the ‘why, what, when and how’ of locally led development, with a focus on providing practical guidance on the ‘how’ – sharing flexible and innovative approaches that support DFAT to meet its commitments on locally led development. It is for DFAT staff and other partners involved in delivering international development assistance.