Australia supports LDCs in building stronger, more sustainable, resilient and inclusive economies. Through its aid program and broader trade and foreign policies, Australia helps strengthen productive capacity of LDCs in two ways: financing investments needed for economic growth, and developing institutions and policies needed for sustainable development. Over the five years from 2010 to 2015, based on current projections, Australia will invest approximately $10 billion in programs supporting the development needs of the least developed countries. This will include initiatives in education, health, food security and infrastructure, as well as climate change adaption for small island developing states.