Australia World Bank Partnership Phase 2 (ABP2) The Australia World Bank Strategic Partnership Phase 2 (ABP2) aims to share knowledge and strengthen policies and programs for key development priorities in Vietnam, with a particular focus on gender equality. The expected outcomes of the partnership are: strengthened development policies; strengthened development programs; and shared knowledge with Government of Vietnam (GoV) and other stakeholders. ABP2 focuses on six thematic areas or "pillars" with the following expected objectives: trade and Competitiveness; transport; Mekong Delta Climate Resilience; gender; ethnic minorities; and Vietnam 2035. The total value of this investment is $25.0 million over 5 years, starting 2016-17.