Publications
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Summary of publication
In 2011 the Australian Government established an independent panel to undertake a review on the future direction of Australia's aid program.
The review examined whether the current systems, policies and procedures for the aid program maximise effectiveness and efficiency.
The panel members were:
- Mr Sandy Hollway AO
- Professor Stephen Howes
- Ms Margaret Reid AO
- Mr Bill Farmer AO
- Mr John Denton
The panel was supported by a secretariat led by AusAID.
The panel consulted with key stakeholders, including non-government organisations, relevant Australian Government departments, partner governments in our region and bilateral and multilateral donors. The panel also accepted written submissions from the public.
Full publication
- 2011 Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness [PDF 3.8 MB]
- 2011 Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness [DOC 5.6 MB]
Studies commissioned by the Review Panel
The Review Panel commissioned several studies from experienced practitioners and subject matter experts to inform its work. The Review Panel drew on some of the analysis, findings and recommendations contained within these studies but also consulted other sources in formulating its final conclusions. Studies were commissioned on the following topics:
The effectiveness of Australia's aid program to Indondesia
- Study of Australia's approach to aid in Indonesia – February 2011 [PDF 535 KB]
- Study of Australia's approach to aid in Indonesia – February 2011 [DOC 432 KB]
The effectiveness of Australia's aid program to Africa
- Study of Australia's approach to aid in Africa – February 2011 [PDF 311 KB]
- Study of Australia's approach to aid in Africa – February 2011 [DOC 521 KB]
How the aid program can more effectively engage with multilateral organisations
- Study of AusAID's approach to assessing multilateral effectiveness – February 2011 [PDF 824 KB]
- Study of AusAID's approach to assessing multilateral effectiveness – February 2011 [DOC 686 KB]
How the aid program can more effectively engage with the private sector
- Study of how the Australian aid pogram can strengthen links with business and the private sector – 2011 [PDF 515 KB]
- Study of how the Australian aid pogram can strengthen links with business and the private sector – 2011 [DOC 337 KB]
What lessons can be learned from the experience of other donors in scaling up their programs
- Review and report on other donor approaches to the scaling-up of aid – 2011 [PDF 39 KB]
- Review and report on other donor approaches to the scaling-up of aid – 2011 [DOC 66 KB]
Findings from independent reviews of AusAID activities over the past three years
- Study of independent completion reports and other evaluation documents – March 2011 [PDF 435 KB]
- Study of independent completion reports and other evaluation documents – March 2011 [DOC 1.72 MB]