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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Background
ACIAR operates as part of Australia's Development Assistance Program within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It was established in 1982 to assist and encourage Australia's agricultural scientists to use their skills for the benefit of developing countries as well as Australia. It contributes to the aid program objectives of advancing Australia's national interest through poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Research is not carried out by ACIAR itself. ACIAR plans, funds and manages projects which are carried out by public sector groups including universities, state departments, and other research providers such as CSIRO, in partnership with their counterparts in developing countries.
ACIAR also administers the Australian government's contribution to the international agricultural research centres, and links the centres through multilateral projects to Australian research organisations.