About
this review

• Examiners: Canada, European Union
• Field visit: Philippines (Annex C)
• Memorandum of Australia (2013)
• Next peer review due: 2018

Australia's
peer review history

Implementation of
peer review recommendations from 2008

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Australia has made good progress in implementing the recommendations of the 2008 peer review especially on how it organises and manages development co-operation, by reinforcing the strategic focus of the programme and aligning the objectives of its co-operation to partners’ development priorities. 

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• About peer reviews
• Lessons from peer reviews
• Evaluating Australia’s effort: DEReC
• More about Australia

Reform of Australia's aid system keeps it fit for purpose

The organisation of Australia’s development co-operation system is a good reflection of its determination to strengthen the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of aid management. The impressive and complex restructuring of AusAID has reinforced its capacity in terms of strategy, policy, performance management and results. Australia managed its complex and rapid reform process strategically. It used change management models for reform and outlined clear goals and steps while being flexible and consulting with staff. The major building blocks of corporate reform have been approved and put in place. To ensure that the reform bears its fruit fully and to avoid reform fatigue, AusAID needs to give time for it to filter through the organisation.

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