2015-16 Targets are: More Australian undergraduates supported to study and intern in the Indo-Pacific region. Met NCP participants build relationships in the region Partially met and promote the value of the NCP experience. Not met Universities, the private sector and partner DFAT expects that these governments support the implementation of the performance criteria will be met NCP. during the course of 2015-16. Alumni are engaged through networks that foster professional development and ongoing connections with the region. 2016-17 Through case studies and More Australian undergraduates supported to study reviews, DFAT will demonstrate and intern in the Indo-Pacific region. whether these performance NCP participants build relationships in the region criteria have been: and promote the value of the NCP experience. Met Universities, the private sector and partner Partially met governments support the implementation of the Not met NCP. Alumni are engaged through networks that foster professional development and ongoing connections with the region. 2017-18 As per 2016-17 As per 2016-17 and beyond Purposes To help make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous by promoting and protecting our interests internationally and contributing to global stability and economic growth, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Material changes to Program 1.6 resulting from the following measures: Nil Program 1.7– Public Information Services and Public Diplomacy projects a positive and contemporary image of Australia and promotes a clear understanding of Government policies and objectives and engagement with the Indo-Pacific region through the department’s public diplomacy, cultural and media activities. Delivery The department’s public diplomacy, cultural and media activities are: Promoting people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia as a creative and innovative nation and as a destination for business, investment, tourism and study and support the Government’s international policy goals. Advancing Australia’s national interests through new approaches which engage audiences on contemporary Australia and facilitate networks, collaboration and connections between people and institutions to build understanding, trust and influence. Performance information Year Performance criteria Targets 2015-16 Targets are: An understanding of contemporary Australia and the government’s foreign, trade, investment and Met development credentials, and strengthened
2015-16 More Australian undergraduates supported to study and intern in the Indo-Pacific region. NCP participants build relationships in the region and promote the value of the NCP experience. Universities, the private sector and partner governments support the implementation of the NCP. Alumni are engaged through networks that foster professional development and ongoing connections with the region. Targets are: Met Partially met Not met DFAT expects that these performance criteria will be met during the course of 2015-16. 2016-17 More Australian undergraduates supported to study and intern in the Indo-Pacific region. NCP participants build relationships in the region and promote the value of the NCP experience. Universities, the private sector and partner governments support the implementation of the NCP. Alumni are engaged through networks that foster professional development and ongoing connections with the region. Through case studies and reviews, DFAT will demonstrate whether these performance criteria have been: Met Partially met Not met 2017-18 and beyond As per 2016-17 As per 2016-17 Purposes To help make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous by promoting and protecting our interests internationally and contributing to global stability and economic growth, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Material changes to Program 1.6 resulting from the following measures: Nil Program 1.7– Public Information Services and Public Diplomacy projects a positive and contemporary image of Australia and promotes a clear understanding of Government policies and objectives and engagement with the Indo-Pacific region through the department’s public diplomacy, cultural and media activities. Delivery The department’s public diplomacy, cultural and media activities are: Promoting people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia as a creative and innovative nation and as a destination for business, investment, tourism and study and support the Government’s international policy goals. Advancing Australia’s national interests through new approaches which engage audiences on contemporary Australia and facilitate networks, collaboration and connections between people and institutions to build understanding, trust and influence. Performance information Year Performance criteria Targets 2015-16 An understanding of contemporary Australia and the government’s foreign, trade, investment and development credentials, and strengthened Targets are: Met
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