Australia increases grant to Indonesia by Rp 923 billion
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 05/11/2011 5:10 PM
Australian government will grant Rp 5.15 trillion (US$602.55 million) in official development assistance to Indonesia in 2011 – 2012 to support poverty alleviation programs in the country, the Australian Embassy in Indonesia said Wednesday.
The latest sum marks a Rp 923 billion increase in grants compared to those in the 2010 – 2011 period.
“The increase in aid funding demonstrates Australia's long-term commitment to reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development in Indonesia,” Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Greg Moriarty said.
He said in a press release sent to The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that the grants would go to programs promoting poverty alleviation.
“Australia's aid program will focus on alleviating poverty through social protection programs, supporting governance reforms and improving poor people's access to health, education, transport, clean water and sanitation,” he said.
