Research that works for developing countries and Australia

 

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ACIAR is an Australian Government statutory authority that operates as part of Australia's Aid Program within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It contributes to the aid program objectives of advancing Australia's national interest through poverty reduction and sustainable development.

In focus

Dr Nick Austin, ACIAR CEO, and Mr Denis Blight, Crawford Fund
 World Bank panel discussion on food security

ACIAR CEO Dr Nick Austin was one of three speakers who took part in a recent World Bank Praxis panel discussion on food security
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 ACIAR website redesign

The ACIAR website is about to undergo a period of significant change and redesign. Keep up-to-date with the changes.
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 Helping poor farming families in Southern Laos

Poor farming families in Savannakhet and Champassak provinces of Southern Laos will benefit from a new four-year $5 million ACIAR project which aims to increase the quality of their agricultural produce by introducing new techniques and good quality seedlings.
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 Visit to help Indonesia better manage soils

Three Indonesian scientists visited the NSW North Coast in July 2010 to learn from the NSW experience with managing acid sulphate soils and soil carbon. Their visit was a follow-up to a successful ACIAR project that has helped tsunami-ravaged farmers in the Indonesian province of Aceh.
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 John Dillon Fellowship

Information about the John Dillon Memorial Fellowships for leadership training of developing country scientists. Applications close 31 August.

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 AOP 2010-2011 ACIAR Annual Operational Plan 2010-2011

The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan is our key communications document on operational issues with partners and stakeholders. It is presented on a region/country basis, with priorities for each grouped into research program areas along with detailed project listings.
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 PMg Mar-Jun 2010 Partners Magazine March - June 2010

Partners Magazine March-June 2010 focusses on Policy to Plate. ACIAR is trialling a new e-magazine version of Partners. Have a look and let us know what you think of the e-magazine in our online survey.