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Home 9 Policy and Advocacy 9 International Development Policy 2023

New Development Policy 2023

A woman and her child hold a glass of water and smile in front of their hut

Photo: Calvin Telaumbanua / Surfaid

On the 8th of August 2023, the Australian Government released its new long-term International Development Policy. The policy aims to advance a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, which requires promoting sustainable development and lifting people out of poverty.

ACFID welcomed the policy’s announcement via media release here.

ACFID also produced an in-depth analysis of the policy. This summarises the highlights of the policy, what’s missing and what ACFID are looking forward to seeing next. This can be accessed here.

READ ACFID'S ANALYSIS OF THE POLICY HERE