A classification used to distinguish the type of finance provided for an investment, e.g. grant, loan, equities, debt relief etc.

Based on the Australian financial year from 1 July through to 30 June.

Distinction between Official Development Assistance (ODA) and other types of resource flows.

Adapted from: IATI Standard

Development co-operation investments are classified as gender equality focussed (scores Principal or Significant) if they have a deliberate objective intended to: 

• advance gender equality and/or the empowerment of women and girls or
• reduce discrimination and inequalities based on gender

See 'Performance Ratings'.

The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) Standard is a set of rules and guidance about what data organisations should publish and what format it should be presented in.

The Standard has been created to deliver information required to improve the coordination, accountability and effectiveness to maximise their impact on the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. 

Refer to the IATI Activity Standard for further details. 

A globally unique identifier for an investment in the IATI standard format. Also known as an IATI-identifier. 

Organisations DFAT is working with to deliver outcomes for the investment. This includes organisations involved throughout the life cycle of an investment from concept and design, implementation and through to the evaluation phase. Partners listed on AusDevPortal are only those that directly receive funds from DFAT through a contract, agreement or arrangement. Any downstream partners that the organisation engages are not captured, for example sub-contractors. 

Term used by DFAT to report on development activities. Represents a commitment of resources to achieve defined outputs and outcomes. 

Spend at the investment level is reported on an accrual basis and may include adjustments, sometimes resulting in negative values for a financial period.