Objective(s) of the engagement
FAO, the Government of Australia and AWP aim to strengthen cooperation between Australian public and private sector water organizations, and relevant in-country partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership promotes capacity development through joint programmes, knowledge sharing and building, workshops, policy dialogues, study tours and technical collaboration related to the management and governance of surface and ground water for agriculture. The partnership also oversees advisory services provided by Australian specialists to FAO and partner countries; staff exchanges and knowledge sharing activities/events; and networking between organizations based in Australia and other countries in the region.