As the Australian Government commits to increase aid and work for the Millennium Development Goals, there will be new opportunities for wider engagement in reducing poverty and supporting equitable and sustainable outcomes in our region and beyond. Non-government organisations, business, the education sector, faith groups, local communities, media, volunteers and others all have a part to play.

How can we best build new partnerships for development that reflect the commitment of the Australian community to act on poverty and development? How can we combine skills, ingenuity and resources here with those in developing countries to create new opportunities and generate solutions to the challenges ahead.