This AusAid strategy aims to help Papua New Guinea reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. The strategy aims to reflect a genuine partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia, a partnership driven by Papua New Guinea ownership and leadership.This strategy aims to help Papua New Guinea reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.

The strategy supports the PNG Government's efforts to implement its Medium Term Development Strategy and Medium Term Fiscal Strategy. The strategy aims to reflect a genuine partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia, a partnership driven by Papua New Guinea ownership and leadership. The strategy has a strong emphasis on sustainability and capacity building.