Development Economics and Finance Technical Assistance Program (DEF-TAP)
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Development Economics and Finance Technical Assistance Program (DEF-TAP) is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This program operates across multiple Australian states and territories, including NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS. DEF-TAP provides technical assistance focused on development economics and finance. The tender reference number is 611390.
Frequently asked questions
- DEF-TAP is a technical assistance program administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that focuses on development economics and finance.
- The program is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- The tender reference number is 611390.
- The program operates across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS.
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