The Foundation’s Board of Directors comprises a number of eminent persons from Australia, Asia and the Pacific who are active in development cooperation and business.
Board of Directors

Annmaree O’Keeffe AM
M. Asian Studies, B. Journalism and Economics (Griffith) Chair since 2016, Director since 2012
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FDC team






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Our history
The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) is an independent Australian foundation established in 1990 with a mandate underpinned by the philosophy of self-reliance and the pursuit of opportunities and initiatives that enable institutions and communities to help themselves.
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Strategic partnerships are core to FDC’s values. We work in collaboration with our official partners. We also value the contributions of our extensive network of supporters.
Read moreLeadership team
Management of FDC is vested in its Board of Directors and leadership team. The Board comprises eminent persons from Australia/Asia who are active in development cooperation and business.
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