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International development business

Overview

International development agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations and AusAID provide more than A$45 billion in funding a year in loans and technical assistance to developing nations. The Asia Pacific region is a priority market for Queensland's international development business sector.

Many developing nations in the region benefit from Queensland's expertise in:

  • Education and training: The Queensland education and training sector has been involved in international development work for more than 30 years. Queensland institutions have worked on a variety of international projects using services and programs tailored to meet the individual needs of each society.
  • Health care: Queensland's health care industry has a proud tradition of excellence in health care solutions. Queensland firms have solid experience and expertise in clinical and consulting services, education and training, facilities design, construction and fit-out.
  • Governance: Governance is the economic, social and political fabric of a country. Effective governance ensures that transparent decision making and sound fiscal, monetary and trade policies are established which are essential for investor confidence. A number of Queensland organisations deliver a range of services to support development assistance partners to achieve their governance priorities.
  • Infrastructure design and development: Queensland has a reputation for innovative, responsive and independent services for construction management, engineering and environment practices. Queensland has significant strengths in infrastructure design and development and experience in finding the right solutions to create environmentally and economically sustainable urban developments.
  • Environmental protection: The Queensland Environment Management Industry (EMI) has the capability to provide solutions for cleaner water, air and soils; increased productivity; and reduced waste through cleaner production and eco-efficient practices. Queensland's EMI technology and expertise has been developed and tested under wide-ranging climatic and geographic conditions. Our environmental enterprises are also internationally competitive in water and waste water treatment
  • Agribusiness services and equipment: In response to global economic, environmental and consumer pressures, Queensland's agricultural production and processing technologies are among the most efficient in the world. The agribusiness sector provides services to developing countries particularly those with tropical and semi-tropical climates similar to Queensland.

Priorities 2009-10

  • Key focus on opportunities in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea.
  • Increased skills development for new and existing international development businesses.
  • Partnering for Success to link managing contractors and sub-contractors for major international development projects.

Australian Managing Contractors are the lead contractors and/or organisations managing aid and development contracts. Information on major Australian Managing Contractors, and about current opportunities and projects with them, can be found at:

Other large Queensland organisations undertaking projects in aid and development include:

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More information

For more information about the International Development Business strategy and how to get involved contact Trade Queensland.

Last updated 16 October 2009