Governance for Growth (GfG) Phase 3 The Governance for Growth (GFG) program Phase 3 builds on the two previous phases of the Australian Government support to the economic sector in Vanuatu. There are 2 core objectives for GFG’s partnership with the Vanuatu Government for the implementation of Phase 3: Government, acting with private sector, conceives and implements change Government, acting with the private sector, conceives and implements change in policy and practice that encourages inclusive economic growth; Public expenditure delivers more effective services — demonstrated by consistency of expenditure with policies and planning; efficient and accountable flow of public funds to front line services; reduction in uncontrolled and unplanned staffing costs; and ability of Vanuatu to access and implement climate funding. Evolving the approach taken in Phases 1 and 2, GFG will : encourage focus on medium and long term priorities for economic policy and management; provide timely and flexible support for reform initiatives