"How can NGO's and governments combine to effectively use foreign aid."

When they act alone, both Non-Government organisations and Governments make a huge difference to numerous countries and their peoples lives. 

The Australian state and federal governments are involved with AUSAID. 

AUSAID has formal Strategic Partnerships Agreements (SPAs) with the Australian Government's partners to ensure the best care for Australia's aid recipients. 

AusAID and the Australian Government have also signed Records of Understanding (ROU). These govern the practical and operational aspects of the collaboration.

AusAID has formal Strategic Partnerships Agreements with:

• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
• Australian Treasury
• Australian Federal Police
• Attorney-Generals Department
• Department of Finance and Administration
• Australian Public Service Commission
• Department of Health and Ageing.

AusAid and the Australian Government have been helping Papua New Guinea get back on track and to boost their economy. This is how Australia's donated money to PNG has been spent.