Australia to double aid to Myanmar by 2015, media release, 7 June 2012, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Australian aid to Myanmar will more than double to $100 million per year by 2015, deepening our support for the people of Myanmar and the country's transition to democracy, Foreign Minister Bob Carr said today. 'Over the next year our aid program will help around one million children to gain better access to education by providing essential school supplies, teacher training and food aid to schools in remote areas.'. Senator Carr said Australia will be at the forefront of efforts to coordinate assistance with other donors and will work with the Myanmar Government to identify aid priorities and build its capacity to deliver essential services.

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