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Australia’s aid budget is steady but, globally the trend is downward. Our aid strategy must shift quickly—facing global cuts and the impact of artificial intelligence, bold, focused decisions that prioritise and simplify are needed.Learning Outcomes
• Understand how global events influence strategic priorities — The article outlines how shifts in international aid, AI, and climate pressures shape Australia's regional engagement.
• Recognise the impact of emerging technologies — It highlights how artificial intelligence could transform development models and expose gaps in current policy thinking.
