The Australia Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) represents the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting infrastructure development in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
The AIFFP, a $4 billion initiative, collaborates with Pacific and Timor-Leste governments and the private sector on infrastructure projects, significantly impacting airports, energy, telecommunications, maritime and urban infrastructure.
Managed by Tetra Tech and facilitated by Export Finance Australia, the AIFFP aims to deliver critical infrastructure that aligns with the development needs of the region, emphasising environmental sustainability and social inclusivity.
Highlights
- Delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure projects that increase local jobs and economic growth
- Upgrading key ports in Papua New Guinea with an least 30% local expenditure
- Creating jobs for more than 1,500 Fijians through road network enhancement projects
Our role and impact
Tetra Tech’s equips the AIFFP with the expertise needed for the efficient planning and execution of investment projects. This includes a broad range of services, from procurement and program management to communications and monitoring, ensuring that each project meets its objectives and adapts to the evolving needs of the Pacific region.
The AIFFP’s investments are designed to leave a lasting development impact across five priority sectors, reflecting Australia’s International Development Policy. With a commitment to climate resilience, local engagement and social inclusivity, the AIFFP ensures that all projects adhere to the highest standards of engineering and environmental safeguarding. Efforts to integrate gender equality and boost local economies through targeted investments have positioned the AIFFP as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific.
Our expert
Emma Lewis
Emma Lewis is head of markets, clients and strategy.
At a glance
Date
July 2021 – present
Location
The Pacific and Timor Leste