On behalf of the federal government of Austria, ADA plans, finances, and supports development programs and projects in Africa, Asia, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean.

The Austrian Development Agency maintains field offices in Albania, Armenia, Ethiopia, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Mozambique, the Palestinian Territories and Uganda.

In direct communication with respective governments, other donors, civil society and the private sector, these administer the programmes and projects and ensure that Austrian resources are put to the most effective use.

As a federal government agency, ADA provides advice and support to all public institutions, civil society and enterprises in implementing development programmes and projects.

The Austrian Development Agency works towards improving quality of life in partner countries and helps raise awareness of global inter-relations in Austria.