In Southeast Europe, the ADA aims to promote private sector development to generate employment and income.
It works to harness synergies with the Austrian private sector and industry, and devotes particular attention to mobilising youth.
The agency’s projects assist in modernising the educational systems, bringing higher education and vocational training into line with European standards and labour market requirements.
In addition, the ADA is committed to advancing rule of law and civil society as well as measures to combat human trafficking.
The Austrian Development Agency is a donor to the Paper Trail for Better Governance programme.