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Summary
This document outlines Australia's efforts to support capable management of the resources of developing countries.
Description
Effective governance, one of the strategic goals of the aid program, helps to achieve Australia's goal of helping people overcome poverty. We support capable management of a country's resources through building institutions and processes that are accountable, responsive and transparent. This allows participation of citizens and civil society in the processes of government. Effective governance also contributes to achieving other development goals, such as in health and education, as it supports partner government-led development efforts.
Australia's support to effective governance falls into three pillars:
- Delivering better services through:
- improved government efficiency and effectiveness
- more accountable, open and responsive governments
- Improved security and enhanced justice
- Enhanced human rights.
To ensure our support is effective, Australian work on governance will be informed by political, social and contextual analysis. We work with a wide range of partners, including various Australian Government agencies, and multilateral, bilateral and civil society organisations.