Wednesday 11am by Paul Norton https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc en-us 2021-09-06 23:24:20 UTC 2021-09-29 02:07:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Cambodia https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776499170 Between 2019-2020, Australia invested $70.6 Million in aid.
This aid was aimed towards healthcare, investing in infrastructure, access to medical professionals and vaccines.
Additionally, it goes towards creating healthy living standards for people through access to fresh water and sanitation. 
This investment is also addressing poverty through refining and developing policies that ensure that people don't fall deeper into poverty. This is through educational programs and providing opportunities and infrastructure for minorities. Granted, this is overshadowed by investments in healthcare and economic recovery for the time being. 
To help with this recovery, industries like agriculture, construction and financial institutions are in focus. This is incredibly relevant in the rural areas of Cambodia. ]]> 2021-09-29 02:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776499170 Loas aylabeutel1 https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776514148 Located in Southeast Asia
Its estimated that $37.9 million is dedicated to Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Laos. 
 
 
Pillar 1 – health security
Australia is supporting Laos to improve its capacity to respond to health sector needs that have been exacerbated by COVID-19. 
Pillar 2 – stability
We continue to strengthen basic education, an important foundation for Laos' stability and prosperity. COVID-19 has increased disparities in basic education quality and access
Pillar 3 – economic recovery
 Australia is supporting Laos to return to economic growth and strengthen financial and economic management. We are helping to strengthen the trade and business environment.
]]> 2021-09-29 02:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776514148 Sri Lanka louisecontarino5 https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776516984 Australia has focused on supporting Sri Lanka's health and economy. In 2019-2020, Australia has provided Sri Lanka with 28.1 Million in aid. They were one of the first donors to respond to COVID-19, they provided medical equipment, food, technical support and health related services. They have supported vulnerable families and families affected by Covid-19 lockdowns. Have created programs for governance and social inclusion that aim to support economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality. ]]> 2021-09-29 02:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776516984 Aus and PNG rootlegg https://padlet.com/pnorton4211/b1xy36kdeugftvvc/wish/1776518500 Where
- Papua New Guinea

How Much
- Estimated 2021-22 bilateral allocation is $479.2 million
- Estimated 2021-22 Australian DA is $587.8 million

What are areas of focus
- Management of Covid-19
- Decreasing amount of debt that PNG is in
- Improving PNG's fragile health system
- Ensuring imports and exports can survive Covid-19

Impact
- Helping PNG positively recover from Covid-19 complications
- Maintaining regional security


Examples
- A 3 pillar Covid-19 response plan
1. Health Security
2. Stability
3. Economic recovery
- Sending Aus workers and vaccines to PNG to help combat Covid-19
- Commence negotiation of bilateral security treaty
- Help improve PNG military and police force through training in Aus bases and environments
- Refinance USD $300 million loan and provide another USD $100 million loan

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