Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) features thirteen topic areas that link to over 3293 resources as identified by members of the Asia Pacific development community in order to exchange knowledge, share lessons learned, and highlight latest research.

Agriculture

This sector covers a wide range of economic, social, technological, political and environmental issues relating to agriculture in the Asia Pacific region. (246 links | 2 events)

Disaster management

Access practical information about disaster management in the wake of the Indian Ocean earthquakes and tsunami. (176 links | 1 events)

Practice / Effectiveness

Introduces key concepts and approaches to development and links these with practical resources to improve overall practice and effectiveness. (281 links | 6 events)

Education

Materials for trainers and development professionals to enhance their skills, keeping them up to date. (212 links | 2 events)

Enterprise Development

Features resources to assist in the planning, development and support of microenterprises and SMEs and the delivery of microfinance services. (194 links | 2 events)

Environment

Provides resources for researchers, practitioners and administrators involved in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of environment and climate related policies and programs. (239 links | 3 events)

Gender equality

Provides extensive resources for people working on a range of gender-related issues including gender-based violence, gender mainstreaming and gender equality in conflict and fragile states. (142 links | 4 events)

Governance

An extensive resource for people working to promote good governance and transparency across the private and public sectors in the Asia Pacific. (360 links | 1 events)

Health

Addressing the needs of health promoters, public health workers and health professionals working in the Asia Pacific region. (363 links | 4 events)

HIV/AIDS

Information specifically tailored to the needs of HIV practitioners in the Asia-Pacific region. (237 links | 1 events)

Knowledge Sharing

Key information resources on knowledge sharing and communication tools for international development. (300 links | 1 event)

Infrastructure

Provides resources for the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of infrastructure related policies, programs and projects. (225 links | 1 events)

Water

Valuable information for people working in Asia Pacific countries in the areas of water management and technology for supply and sanitation. (318 links | 1 event)

SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

Disaster management 

Towards a culture of prevention: disaster risk reduction begins at school

This publication highlights initiatives which have been taken worldwide to make school buildings safer, and have children take an active role in disaster risk reduction by teachings in schools.

Agriculture 

Microfinance Macro Impact

Asia Pacific Development Review article, examining the evolution of microfinance over recent decades and how donors and microfinance institutions are responding.

Water 

Sanitation and hygiene guide

A guide for practitioners in the water and sanitation sector working to promote better sanitation and hygiene.

Gender Equality 

Gender based violence communication skills manual

Helps practitioners working on gender-based violence develop the communication and engagement skills needed to deal with victims, service providers and other stakeholders.

HIV/AIDS 

HIV/AIDS mainstreaming

Shares experiences, ideas and strategies for mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into government ministries at all levels.

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We welcome your recommendation for new resources and new topic areas, which will ensure that the site remains up to date and relevant and becomes a useful tool for members of the development community in the Asia Pacific.

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Ask the HIV specialist

The HIV pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region displays unique characteristics and challenges. HIV guest specialist Wendy Holmes will answer your HIV-related questions from 30th June - 13th July.

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