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Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad  
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
INFORME SOBRE LA APLICACIÓN DEL ARTÍC ULO 66.2 
DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC  
AUSTRALIA  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 15 de septiembre de 2021, de la delegación de Australia, se 
distribuye de conformidad con el párrafo 1 de la Decisión relativa a la aplicación  del artículo 66 .2 del 
Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC ( documento IP/C/28).  
 
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1  INTRODUCCIÓN  
1.  Australia se ha comprometido a aplicar el artículo 66 .2 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC . También se 
ha comprometido a compartir con otros Miembros de la OMC información sobre los incentivos y el 
apoyo que ofrece a empresas e instituciones para promover y fomentar la transferencia de tecnología 
a los países menos adelantados (PMA) Miembros.  
2.  El presente documento contiene u n informe completo preparado en cumplimiento de lo dispuesto 
en el artículo 66 .2 y que actualiza los informes anuales presentados 
en 2012 (documento  IP/C/W/580/Add.2), 2013 (documento IP/C/W/594/Add.7), 2014 
(documento  IP/C/W/602), 2015 (documento IP/C/W/6 11/Add.4), 2016 
(documento  IP/C/W/616/Add.1), 2017 (documento IP/C/W/631/Add.1/Rev.1), 2018 
(documento  IP/C/W/646/Add.2) , 2019 (documento IP/C/W/656/Add.3)  y 2020 
(documento  IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/1) . El informe se presenta de conformidad con la Decisión del Conse jo 
de los ADPIC de 20 de febrero de 2003 relativa a la aplicación del artículo 66 .2 del Acuerdo sobre 
los ADPIC ( documento IP/C/28) . De acuerdo con lo dispuesto en dicha Decisión, los países 
desarrollados Miembros presentarán informes anuales sobre las medidas adoptadas o previstas en 
cumplimiento de las obligaciones contraídas por ellos en virtud del artículo 66 .2. En el informe se 
hace hincapié en los incentivos que se otorgan expresamente a los PMA o a un grupo de países que 
incluye un PMA.  
3.  En el presente informe se entiende que la transferencia de tecnología abarca la formación, la 
educación y la difusión de conocimientos, así como la propiedad intelectual incorporada a las 
mercancías y los servicios transferidos, y la difusión de la información y  los conocimientos prácticos 
empresariales en los que se basa un producto, proceso o servicio . El presente informe aborda 
principalmente las iniciativas adoptadas por Australia para ayudar a los PMA a crear las condiciones 
indispensables para estimular la transferencia de tecnología . La cooperación técnica en favor de 
los PMA y los países en desarrollo para facilitar la aplicación del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC constituye 
una obligación independiente, sobre la cual Australia presenta un informe por separado . Australia 
considera que algunas actividades de cooperación técnica pueden ayudar a crear un entorno propicio 
para el desarrollo o la adquisición de tecnología.  
4.  En Australia, buena parte de los incentivos para la transferencia de tecnología forman parte de 
los programas de asistencia oficial para el desarrollo . Dichos incentivos están en consonancia con el 
objetivo estratégico de Australia de utilizar la ayuda como catalizador para promover el crecimiento 
económico y reducir la pobreza . Desde 2012, Australia ha suministrado fondos de ayuda para el 
comercio al Fondo Fiduciario  (FiT) de Australia  en la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual 
(OMPI ), que contribuye a la transferencia de tecnología y conocimientos a los  PMA y a los países en IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/2  
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  desarrollo de  la región del Índico y el Pacífico . Desde 2019, el tercer ciclo del Fondo Fiduciario (FiT3) 
seguirá brindando  apoyo a diversas actividades de creación de capacidad en materia de propiedad 
intelectual que permiti rán desarrollar sistemas nacionales de propi edad intelectual en los países 
beneficiarios  y ayudar a que estos se adhieran a los tratados administrados por la OMPI . En ese 
contexto, se elaborarán marcos jurídicos e infraestructuras para la transferencia efectiva de 
conocimientos, en particular programas centrados específicamente en abordar cuestiones 
relacionadas con la propiedad intelectual a las que se enfrentan las mujeres . También proseguirá la 
importante labor del FiT3 sobre las enfermedades tropicales desatendidas y la mejora del acceso  de 
las personas con discapacidad visual a los materiales educativos.  
5.  Durante el período de que se informa, se han definido o han comenzado la mayoría de las 
actividades en el marco del nuevo plan de trabajo para el FiT3. Se han producido demoras y 
aplazamientos de las actividades debido a  las preocupaciones sanitarias mundiales suscitadas por 
la COVID -19 y las consiguientes  restricc iones a los viajes . Se ha comenzado a elaborar un  conjunto 
de instrumentos judicial es para la resolución de asuntos relativos a la propiedad intelectual (guía de 
referencia para  la magistratura  sobre  propiedad intelectual ) destinada a  jueces y funcionarios 
judiciales  de la Asociación de Naciones de Asia Sudoriental (ASEAN) . Se prevé que est a guía  de 
referencia  sea un  important e recurso en la esfera  judicial  y que constituya un elemento fundamental 
de lo s futuros programas de creación de capacida d judicial dirigidos a jueces y funcionarios 
judiciales . Se han programado actividades adicionales, entre otras un programa de visitas de estudio 
para los  encargados de la formulación de políticas del Pacífico y la  participación  de científicos  de la 
región del Índico y el Pacífico y de África Oriental en programas de becas de formación e 
investigación en  Australia . Estas actividades  se llevarán a cabo cuando lo permita la situación 
sanitaria.  
6.  Entre las empresas e instituciones que pueden recibir fondo s para ejecutar proyectos y 
actividades encaminados a facilitar la transferencia de tecnología se cuentan organismos e 
instituciones públicos, organizaciones no gubernamentales, consultores y expertos independientes 
y universidades y organizaciones de inve stigación . La ayuda que ha proporcionado Australia 
desde 2006 ha sido ayuda no condicionada, lo que ha permitido a organizaciones no australianas 
participar en licitaciones de contratos para el suministro de bienes y servicios en el marco de los 
programas de asistencia bilateral y multilateral para el desarrollo . La ayuda no condicionada 
contribuye a  lograr que los recursos se utilicen de manera óptima, que las actividades sean eficaces 
en función del costo y que se atraigan los mejores conocimientos técnic os disponibles a nivel 
mundial, a fin de obtener los mejores resultados en materia de desarrollo . De conformidad con esta 
política, los incentivos para la transferencia de tecnología financiados con cargo a la ayuda de 
Australia no se restringen a las inst ituciones y empresas australianas.  
7.  Australia reconoce que los PMA Miembros están interesados en recibir información sobre los 
resultados de las actividades de transferencia de tecnología . En el anexo del presente informe se 
proporcionan ejemplos concretos de programas y proyectos pertinentes notificados según el modelo 
propuesto por los PMA (documento IP/C/W/561) , incluida la labor realizada para ejecutar programas 
de inmunización contra la COVID -19 seguros, eficaces y accesibles . Australia enumera todos lo s PMA 
que reciben ayuda.  
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ANEX O1 
Name of programme or project  Australia Awards  
Objective or purpose  Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of 
global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional deve lopment. They include long - term awards (e.g. the 
Australia Awards Scholarships, and the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships) and short - term awards (such as, Australia Awards 
Short Courses).  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Approved Australian higher education providers or Australian Registered Training Organisations  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding for scholarships enabling citizens of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to undertake undergraduate and 
postgraduate studies in Australia  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology  Other (Education and training )  
Output or impact  Australia Awards are intended to strengthen human resource development capacity, build partnerships and linkages, address regional 
priority issues and contribute to long -term development needs in partner countries. Awards provide good quality education, training 
and professional development and research activities, build capacity and promote an educated workforce that  helps build and sustain 
economic development and a stronger technological base.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Ongoing  
Website for further information  http://dfat.gov.au/people -to-people/australia -awards/pages/australia -awards -scholarships.aspx  
Contact point for further information  Kamruzzaman Morol ( Kamruzzaman.morol@dfat.gov.au ) 
 
 
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Name of programme or project  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
Objective or purpose  CAVAC Phase II 2016 – 2022 is increasing agricultural production and smallholder income in Cambodian provinces through support 
for  irrigation activities in Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum, Kandal and Takeo, and productivity, diversification and rice milling a t a national 
level.  CAVAC is constructing and rehabilitat ing irrigation schemes and providing farmers with access to agricultural inputs such as 
fertilisers, pesticides and training in modern farming techniques. It is addressing key systemic failures along the agricultu re value 
chain from supplier to consumer.   To enable higher productivity and incomes, CAVAC is strengthening market connections that 
promote greater investment and add value along specific product value chains that link suppliers to farmers and farmers to 
consumers.  It also helps farmers to acces s improved and sustainable solutions for farming.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Key stakeholders include the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources 
and Meteorology, Cambodian Provincial Departments, private sector bodies and other development partners in the Cambodian 
agriculture sector.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary  Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding  
Financial implications  $89.9 million  
Field of technology  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural yield  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and expertise; improved irrigation and agricultural inputs)    
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Name of programme or project  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
Output or impact  CAVAC delivered comprehensively against 2020 targets and remains on track to meet end -of-program outcomes (EOPOs). CAVAC also invested 
considerable effort in developing a more ambitious policy reform agenda, expanding the range of EOPOs. This was articulat ed in the new 
strategic framework (summarized above). Work on a number of those policy streams commenced in 2019.  
Establishing profitable irrigated infrastructure:  
• All 10 targeted irrigation schemes are now complete. They irrigating 18,731 Ha of land, benefiting 11,959 households (end -of-program 
outcome 12,000), contributing to the production of 99,601 MT of paddy rice in 2020 (worth US$19.9m). . Impact evaluations hig hlighted 
increases in yields and incomes of approximately 300% and very high rates of return. CAVAC's track record on establishing sustainable systems 
for operating and maintenance is exemplary (highlighted in the MTR and World Bank / ADB sector reviews). Farmer engagement is  indicated 
by high payment of irrigation service fees   - 96 per ce nt  - compared to non -CAVAC schemes where FWUCs tend to be hardly operational (if 
existent) with collection below 50 per cent.    
• Responding to the MTR, CAVAC developed an engagement strategy to encourage the sector to adopt successful elements from CAVAC . 
The majority of irrigation spend is through development partners. CAVAC commenced a partnership with the ADB (a major actor) providing 
technical services on the USD$24.5 million Prek Po scheme. CAVAC's review of the scheme's design identified fundamental  engineering errors. 
CAVAC undertook a complete redesign, ensuring the scheme will deliver water effectively. The World Bank also subsequently req uested a 
partnership, demonstrating the regard for CAVAC's expertise and viability of this strategy. CAVAC als o commenced developing and socialising 
water management and irrigation standards. Following policy dialogue, key elements of CAVAC's approach have now been adopted in several 
strategic documents and the Government welcomes further support.  
Promoting an in creasingly competitive and diversified agriculture sector:  
• CAVAC continued to promote improved farming practices and technologies to increase productivity for rice and cassava. In 2020 , 
CAVAC formed 26 partnerships with private businesses (making a tota l of 71) leading to outreach to 72,876smallholder households (against 
the 135,000 households target to  apply improved farming practices and technologies, in line with expectations for this point in the program). 
Technologies included more effective (and of ten reduced) application of inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides and adjuvants, as well as 
mechanisation (direct seeders, pesticide spraying drones, laser land levellers). Farmers have adopted the improved farming pr actices at their 
own cost through mult iple cropping seasons indicating sustainability.   
• Progress was also made in improving the value of Cambodian agriculture. To date, CAVAC II has introduced four new or improved  rice 
varieties and a final fifth is underway (of the targeted five). These wi ll increase prices for Cambodian farmers, contributing to EOPOs to increase 
profitability. The Government with CAVAC's support established the National Variety Release Committee (a Prime Ministerial pr iority) which 
has publicly released Sen Kra Ob and Camb odia's climate -resilient premium jasmine variety Phka Mealdei. Working with ACIAR and the private 
sector, CAVAC introduced three types of seeders, with 352 purchased in 2020 well above the targeted 60. Direct seeder technol ogy massively 
reduces seed volume s required, enabling investment in (more expensive) quality seed, improving returns to farmers.  
• Work to establish Cambodia’s first Quality Declared Seed system is ongoing (providing farmers with a quality control system t o 
consistently grow more profita ble rice), with a pilot underway with five agricultural cooperatives and a private company on 50 Ha. 108,281 
MT was harvested (72% on target) and 78,467 MT was certified as high -quality. Overall, there was strong evidence that CAVAC's work is 
supporting th e transition to niche, high value rice, which will allow farmers to shift from subsistence models to more commercial farming (with 
associated poverty reduction outcomes).  
• CAVAC also commenced various policy initiatives to improve the international compe titiveness of Cambodia's agriculture sector and 
access to markets. Following extensive policy dialogue, CAVAC will now partner with relevant Ministries to build further evid ence for and/or 
pilot reforms. This includes a cost/benefit analysis of a `quality infrastructure' system, studies into transaction costs in supply chains, a pilot 
“agricultural investment” unit, a feasibility study into establishing agro -processing industrial parks and released a study of key crops for 
agriculture diversification. The M TR credited CAVAC with influencing the Government's shift towards working constructively with the private 
sector to develop Cambodian agriculture (from a previous hostility).  
• CAVAC delivered comprehensively against 2020 targets and remains on track to me et end -of-program outcomes (EOPOs). CAVAC also 
invested considerable effort in developing a more ambitious policy reform agenda, expanding the range of EOPOs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  CAVAC II: February 2016 – August 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assista nce/Pages/increasing -agriculture -productivity -cambodia  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Research on Climate Change Using Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques, under the auspices of the Forum for Nuclear 
Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)  
Objective or purpose  Strengthening the effective, safe and efficient use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in studying climate change in developi ng regional 
countries  
Entity making the incentive available  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  The Forum for Nuclear Cooperation (FNCA) in Asia is a Japan -led cooperation framework for peaceful use of nuclear technology in 
Asia. The cooperation consists of FNCA meetings and project activities in which Australia, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, 
Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam participate.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s )  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by ANSTO in nuclear and isotopic analysis; provision of funding for officers from Bangladesh to partic ipate in 
regional workshops  
Financial implications  Up to $A50,000 annually, shared amongst all nine developing FNCA member countries, including Bangladesh.  
Field of technology  Application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to the study of climate change  
Category of technology  Other (Technica l knowledge on nuclear and isotopic techniques, as they apply to the study and impact of climate change, through 
training and research collaboration)  
Output or impact  rained personnel with technical understanding of and skills in the application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to studying  past 
climate change and the processes of past climate variability in the Asia -Pacific region  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Extended due to COVID -19 
Website for further information  https://www.fnca.mext.go.jp/english/ccs/e_introduction.htm l 
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Scaling Frontier Innovation Program (SFI)  
Objective or purpose  To support social entrepreneurship ecosystems in the Asia Pacific region by addressing two main gaps: lack of access to appro priate 
forms of capital and lack of access to high quality incubation and acceleration services .   SFI supports innovative social enterprises 
to scale their development impact and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through four complementary 
components:  
- Frontier Innovators: core financial support and training to innovative s ocial entrepreneurs  
- Frontier Incubators: capacity building to incubators and accelerators to offer high -level services to innovative social start -ups 
and growth -oriented enterprises  
- Frontier Brokers: proactively match social entrepreneurs and appropri ate types of capital   
- Frontier Catalyse: catalyse more appropriate forms of capital for innovative social enterprises  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Innovative social enterprises; Social impact -focused incubators and accelerators; Investment funds and fund managers, brokers of 
capital; Global experts and best practice providers in the field of acceleration of social entrepreneu rship, impact and gender lens 
investing  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Funding of grants, access to capacity -building and technical expertise, and  access to global n etworks of social entrepreneurs, 
investors and support organisations  
Financial implications  AU$15 million  
Field of technology  Multiple, including, but not limited to health, education, clean energy, agriculture, financial services, provision of incubation and 
acceleration services  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, expertise; Access to global networks and investors)  
Output or impact  Capability of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region to scale their development impact incre ased; Ecosystem for scaling the 
impact of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region strengthened; Availability of private sector capital for social enter prises in the 
Asia Pacific region increased; Awareness of social entrepreneurship and impact invest ment mechanisms for achieving development 
impacts increased.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  https://ixc.dfat.gov.au/projects/scaling -frontier -innovation/  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Objective or purpose  Enhance the capacity of ASEAN countries to identify plant pests and diseases, promote regional networking of diagnostic capacity; 
and stimulate the adoption of new, diagnostic techniques.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; 
Queensland Museum; University of Southern Queensland; Landcare New Zealand; Ministry for Prim ary Industries New Zealand.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Plant Protection Organisations in beneficiary countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the ASEAN -Australia -New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Economic Cooperation Work Programme (ECWP).  
Financial implications  $487,630 for the period October 2020 – May 2022  
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Improve the skills of front -line identifiers and specialist diagnosticians to identify plant pests and diseases, and develop low -cost, 
diagnostic resources. Development and implementation of the ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network. Networked, diagnost ic capacity 
to provide credibility to national pest lists required by ASEAN countries to gain access to international markets and develop  a risk -
based approach to quarantine policy. It is anticipated that enhanced diagnostic capacity will contribute to the  removal of unwarranted 
SPS barriers to trade within the AANZFTA zone. Plant health activities funded by the AECWP have included: diagnostic training  on 
fungi of economically important monoctos, fruit flies, weed seeds, and  pest nematodes; proficiency tes ting and advice on the 
management of invasive crop pests .  
 
Equipment (e.g. literature, laboratory consumables, chemicals, extraction kits, survey materials, etc.) were procured in asso ciation 
with training activities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  October 2020 – May 2022.  
Website for further information  www.ardn.info  
Contact point for further information  Dr Ian Naumann ( ian.naumann@awe.gov.au ) 
   
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Name of programme or project  Demonstrating the impact on trade and regional plant protection of streamlined information systems for pest 
surveillance and reporting  
Objective or purpose  Address the inconsistent approach to pest surveillance in the Asia -Pacific region and the poor standard of reporting of surveillance 
outcomes. The project promotes best practice in surveillance, design, planning and implementation, efficient collec tion and 
management of surveillance information, and evidence -based reporting on pest status.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) of the World Trade Organization.  
Financial implications  USD$1,705 ,455 
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology  Other (Combination of skills and knowledge transfer through workshops and mentoring training on surveillance of crops and pes ts 
and diseases of diverse crops and commodities, and procurement of equipment, including surveillance equipment (P -tracker) and 
information management systems (SIMS) and surveillance app licence )  
Output or impact  The project addresses the inconsistent approach to pest surveillanc e in the Asia -Pacific region and the poor standard of reporting of 
surveillance outcomes. This weak performance of what is a basic National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) responsibility 
undermines the credibility of pest status claimed to prospective  trading partners. The project complements the surveillance work 
program of the Asia -Pacific Plant Protection Commission and provides impetus to usage of the IPPC’s 2016  
Plant Pest Surveillance manual and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research’s 2005 ‘best practice’ publication 
"Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific".  
 
Surveillance activities targets pests and diseases of diverse crops and commodities which are important in region al trade, including 
the movement of planting material. The crops include aquatic plants, avocado, bananas, cacao, cashews, cassava, citrus, coffe e, cut 
flowers, maize, mango, musk melon, litchi, longans, oil palm, pineapple, soybeans, sugarcane and waterme lon. 
 
A series of case studies, including surveillance to support market access proposals, define pest distributions and assist ear ly detection 
of high priority quarantine pests, will be used to demonstrate that a regional framework can enable more cost -effective collection of 
pest records, more robust management of pest data, and more credible and timely reporting of changes in pest status.  
 
The project uses coordinated surveillance activities across the collaborating countries to showcase:  
• the use of mo bile devices and a customisable smartphone app (‘P -tracker’) to record surveillance data in the field; and  
• a simple process for importing these surveillance data into a low -cost, flexible, in -house information system, the Surveillance 
Information Managem ent System (SIMS).  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Until April 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.standardsfacility.org/PG -432 
Contact point for further information  Ms Carol Quashie -Williams ( Carol.Quashie -Williams@aw e.gov.au ) 
   
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Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF)  
Objective or purpose  The Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) are the two peak regional bodies 
for metrology. These programmes aim to strengthen regional metrology infrastructure, specifically scientific measurement 
capabilities and legal metrology frameworks. In so doing, they help to ensure a sound regional measurement inf rastructure that 
underpins the reduction of technical barriers to trade, helps assure the quality of imports into Australia and to facilitate trade within 
the region.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources through the National Measurement Institute (NMI), plus designated 
institutes responsible for ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the Austr alian 
Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). The National Measurement Institute is Australia’s official member of these 
programs.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Counterpart national metrology institutes, designated inst itutes within national measurement systems and national legal metrology 
authorities.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technical training to develop scientific and legal metrological capabilities, management and leadership training. Support for 
participation in international and regional measurement comparison programs to demonstrate capabilities. Incentive measures 
include training courses and attachments, workshops  and seminars.  
Financial implications  Activities have been funded through various government agencies and international bodies, including the Department of Foreign  
Affairs and Trade, APMP, APEC, World Bank, and the German national metrology institute, (PT B). NMI is not funded to undertake 
these activities other than providing in -kind support.  
Field of technology  Scientific and legal metrology. Examples of sectors where measurement capability development is being prioritised include cle an 
water, health, e nvironment, food safety, and energy – measurement for digital transformation is a new area under development.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology expertise (building of scientific and legal metrology capabilities), strategic planning, stakeholder enga gement and 
management/leadership skills, and equipment to support legal and scientific metrology)  
Output or impact  Example outputs include goods and services that are based on internationally recognised measurement capabilities and 
internationally harmoni sed regulatory frameworks that are made available within these economies and to the international 
community, including Australia. Activities targeting the listed LDCs conducted over the reporting period have comprised train ing 
courses, workshops and semina rs in scientific and legal metrology. Many of these activities are normally scheduled alongside APMP 
and APLMF meetings but, through the pandemic, more virtual activities have been conducted through the year. Harmonisation and  
international recognition of metrology infrastructure and capabilities assists in protecting consumers (safe and reliable goods and 
services) and reduces technical barriers to trade. This provides a stronger regional environment for trade and collaboration as well 
as building regional  science and technology capabilities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  APMP was established in 1977. Australia joined in 1980 and has not only played an active role, but has provided leadership, i ncluding 
as APMP Chair most recently to 2016. NMI currently chairs APMP’s Developing Economies’ Committee, is a member of APMP’s 
Executive Committee and Lead Technical Committee Chair. Australia was a founding member of and APLMF Chair from 1994 to 2002 
and, from April 2021, is a member of the APLMF Executive Committee. Australiacontinues to play a leadership role in particula r in 
terms of technology transfer.  
Website for further information  www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
Contact point for further information  Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, Education and 
Training through Regional  Cooperation  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to improve health care to patients in the region through the application of appropriate, effec tive and 
safe radiation medicine, utilising competent medical physicists.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Canberra Hospital leads the project and is supported by professional members of the Australasian College of Physical Scie ntists 
& Engineers in Medicine. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provides gov ernance and 
administrative support to the project leader.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative Agree ment 
for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA). The RCA is an 
Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer nuclear technologies and 
expert ise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by Canberra Hospital senior medical physicist and the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers 
in Medicine. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical meetings and expert missions to the developing member countr ies 
over the course of the project.  
Financial implicatio ns There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear technology in the health care sector within the Asia -Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technica l knowledge on the safe application of nuclear techniques in health care facilities, and the method of delivering that 
technical knowledge.)  
Output or impact  Increased capacity in cancer treatment and medical imaging in participant countries; the effectiv e introduction of advanced 
techniques for both treatment and medical imaging; and improved and upgraded safe operating practices and technical standards  
with respect to medical physics.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 - 2021  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to Minimise Land Degradation 
and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear Techniques  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to use nuclear techniques to implement 
best agricultural practices to minimise land degradation and enhance crop productivity.  
Entity making the incentive available  Macquarie University in Sydne y leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff of the 
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  The project is run unde r the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative Agreement 
for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA). The RCA is a n 
Intergovernmental agre ement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer nuclear technologies and 
expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by Macquarie University and ANSTO staff. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical training courses, 
coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the deve loping member countries over the course of the project.  
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic.  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear technology in the agricultural  sector within the Asia -Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on the safe, effective and efficient application of nuclear and isotopic techniques in studying la nd 
degradation and its impact on crop productivity)  
Output or impact  The implementation of mitigating practices to alleviate land degradation, thereby increasing crop yields across the Asia -Pacific region.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 -2021  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Sea -
Level Rise and Climate Change  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of coastal countries in the Asia -Pacific region  to use nuclear techniques to 
ascertain coastal vulnerability and resilience to climate change in the 21st century.  
Entity making the incentive available  University of Wollongong leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is s upported by staff of the 
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative Agreement 
for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA). The RCA is a n 
Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfe r nuclear technologies and 
expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by University of Wollongong and ANSTO staff. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical training 
courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course of the proje ct. 
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear science and technology in the marine, terrestrial and coastal environments in the A sia-Pacific 
region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on the safe, effective and efficient application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to marine and coastal 
sediments)  
Output or impact  The improved technical skills and capacity building will assist in the identification of adaptation options that will improve shoreline 
resilience and the delivery of ecosystem services.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019 -2022  
Website for further information   
Contact point f or further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Application of Isotopic Techniques for Wetland Management and Strategic 
Conservation Planning  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to apply isotopic techniques to wetland 
manag ement and strategic conservation planning through greater technical proficiency and through the benefits of regional context 
and scale.  
Entity making the incentive available  Macquarie University leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff of the Australian 
Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic E nergy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative Agreement 
for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA). The RCA is a n 
Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and  the Pacific, helping to transfer nuclear technologies and 
expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by Macquarie University and ANSTO staff. The expertise will be delivered by a series of technical train ing 
courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course of the proje ct. 
Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, coordination meeting planned for early 2020 has been postponed.  
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear science and technology in the wetland environments in the Asia -Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on improved and standardised sampling protocols, the matching of isotopic analytical tools with sp ecific 
questions relevant to wetland management, and the improved interpretation of ecosystem structure and processes, through great er 
technical proficiency and through the benefits of regional context and scale)  
Output or impact  The improved technical skills and capacity building will empower nations in the Asia Pacific region to develop appropriate programs 
for determining the habitat dependencies of important wild fisheries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019 -22 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book Consortium (ABC)  
Objective or purpose  The ABC project facilitates cross -border exchange of copyright -protected electronic fil es for books in accessible formats between 
national libraries and charitable institutions (trusted intermediaries) serving the blind, visually impaired and other person s with print 
disabilities.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  IP Australia  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Funding provided to WIPO under  the terms of Australia’s Funds -in-Trust with WIPO.  
Financial implications  Anticipated Total budget allocation - $A 170,400 comprised as follows:  
$A 67,600 allocated to Indonesia  
$A 66,100 allocated to Viet Nam  
$A 36,700 allocated to Myanmar  
Field of technology  Training to assist the visually impaired in higher education.  
Category of technology  Other (Training on accessible book production, on the use of reading devices to access materials provided to visually  impaired 
students.)  
Output or impact  Indonesia: Visually impaired secondary, higher secondary and university students with a focus on female students are being 
identified, and 400 textbooks of educational materials have been produced in accessible format s to assist them with their studies. 
Activities in Indonesia are ongoing.  
 
Viet Nam: Visually impaired secondary, higher secondary and university students with a focus on female students are being ide ntified, 
and 525 textbooks of educational materials hav e been produced in accessible formats to assist them with their studies. Activities in 
Viet Nam are ongoing.  
 
Myanmar: Online capacity building course on the production of books in accessible formats for people who are blind, visually impaired 
or otherwise  print disabled has been provided to ensure continuation of training programs during COVID.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Indonesia, Viet Nam and Myanmar: February 2020 – March 2021  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Charlotte Iggulden, IP Australia ( Charlotte.iggulden@ipaustralia.gov.au )  
   
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Name of programme or project  Australian Water Partnership  
Objective or purpose  The Australian Water Partnership (AWP), established through the Australian Aid program in 2015, was conceived to respond to t he 
water management needs of developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region and beyond, specifically on topi cs where Australia has 
specialist expertise in short supply globally.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Australian public and private organisati ons in the water and development sector, including government departments and authorities, 
water service and technology providers, universities and research institutes, industry associations and NGOs, and consultants . 
Examples of Australian Partner organis ations involved in AWP activities in LDCs include: Bureau of Meteorology; Geoscience Australia; 
WaterAid; International WaterCentre; and Hunter H2O.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of demand led technical assistance in sustainable water resource management activities. Includes research and 
training in tools and models, national policy and strategic assistance, capacity building, peer -to-peer excha nges, study tours.   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Water and development sector  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Listed here are examples of AWP Activities that are being implemented in Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR and the Pacific region, and 
their expected outputs related to technology transfer:  
 • Enhancements to the UN ESCAP Regional Drought Mechanism An interactive dashboard to communicate drought and water 
availability metrics in Cambodia. The dashboard built on UNESCAP ’s Regional Drought Mechanism by adding hydrological drought 
metrics, generated by integrating three Australian Water Tools.   
• Translation, dissemination and launch of the book Hydrogeology of the Dry Zone, Central Myanmar The Government of 
Myanmar’s Irr igation, Water Utilisation and Management Department (IWUMD) requested support from Australia to develop the 
translation, layout, and printing of a Burmese language version of the book Hydrogeology of the Dry Zone, Central Myanmar. Th is 
provides public acc ess to the findings and conclusions of the book through enhanced dissemination of English and Burmese language 
versions.   
• Establishing an environmental flows framework for the Ayeyarwady Basin Policy framework and pathway for the adoption of 
environment al flows of water in the Ayeyarwady River Basin for Myanmar.   
• Myanmar Young Water Professionals Program  Increased capacity of young water professionals by introducing disciplines, 
information and approaches that underlie integration of the management a nd planning of water resources and river basins. 
Collaboration with Australian and international water experience, policies and tools.   
• Support for the Lao PDR National Water Management Strategy Assistance in drafting a National Water Management Strateg y 
(NWMS) to accompany Lao PDR’s 2017 National Water Law. To inform the NWMS, two technical studies were commissioned. The 
first on a rapid eco -hydrology assessment summarised the characteristics, processes and conditions of the eco -hydrological regime 
of the Mekong in Lao PDR, and of its tributary catchments. The second was a rapid assessment of the state of water resources whic h 
summarised the hydrological regime, water availability and uses for each catchment in Lao PDR.    
• Pacific Water and Wastewater Association Funding Support  Capacity development program for the Pacific Water & Wastewater 
Association (PWWA), leading to enhanced facilities for collective action among 29 utilities across 20 Pacific Island countrie s.  
Status of the programme or projec t Current or in progress  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  https://waterpartnership.org.au/  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Customs Automation: Pacific ASYCUDA World Project   
Objective or purpose  Government funding of provision of technical assistance and technology related to the establishment of an automated customs 
system.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Pacific Island countries  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Modernised integrated border customs procedures through use of inform ation and communication technology (ICT) serving as a 
catalyst to improve efficiency and effectiveness of customs operations. Capacity building of customs officials to use the tec hnology 
in a sustainable way (includes private sector engagement).  
 
This will enable customs authorities, cross -border agencies and traders to electronically submit documents and exchange data as 
well as computerise procedures to support swift clearance of goods, hence reducing the need for face -to-face interaction in a COVID -
19 operating environment. The effect is increasing the efficiency of customs cargo clearance, produce timely and accurate trad e 
statistics, minimise the risk of fraud, maximise revenue collection, and ensure the smooth functioning of cross -border trade, esp ecially 
for essential products.  
Financial implications  $A2.8 million (includes other 4 other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Trade facilitation, customs procedures, trade policy and statistics, border and revenue control.  
Category of techno logy Other (Trade transparency/facilitation.)  
Output or impact  To stimulate economic growth, through effective and efficient collection of revenue, and the provision of efficient services to the 
trading community, and the provision of the capacity to moni tor and provide accurate and timely statistics on international trade.   
 
1. To identify impediments to international trade and prepare distinct proposals to facilitate imports and exports through 
streamlining and simplification of customs and trade proced ures, information flows and documentation, complementary to the 
ASYCUDA system.  
  
2. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customs operations.  
  
3. To provide the Government with timely and accurate information necessary to support the formulati on and conduct of macro -
economic and fiscal policy.  
  
4. To provide other Users (e.g. Statistics, Ministry of Trade/Commerce) with information with which to monitor and control 
trade, and the Customs Administration with management information on trade and on individual traders.  
  
5. To maintain border controls during development and implementation.  
 
6. Development and customisation of Passenger Processing Modules  
 
The deployment of a modern computerized system into the modernised customs clearance process will improve the performance  of 
Customs Administrations through faster clearance of cargo, improved revenue control, strengthened internal controls and will provide 
up-to-date, accurate information on trade in goods.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress    
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Name of programme or project  Customs Automation: Pacific ASYCUDA World Project   
Duratio n and timing  24 months  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Greg Furness, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( Gregory.Furness@dfat.gov.au ). 
 
Name of programme or project  PACER Plus Trade Transparency Project    
Objective or purpose  To provide capacity building and technical assistance to support implementation of the transparency provisions of the PACER P lus 
regional trade agreement by Pacific Island Signatories.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Pacific Governments and private sector.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of provision of technical assistance related to the establishment of trade portals to support implementati on of 
trans parency obligations under the PACER Plus agreement.  
Financial implications  $A1 million (includes other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Establishment of online trade platforms in the form of national and regional trade portals; and  
Capacity building of public and private sector to use the trade portals.  
Category of technology  Other (Trade transparency/facilitation.)  
Output or impact  The main project outputs were online national trade portals established in each beneficiary country to provide an interface where 
information on relevant legislation and procedures could be uploaded and accessed, and where information to facilitate trade and 
investment could be accessed. Together with a regional trade facilitation index, the portals woul d form a regional electronic platform. 
This content management system (CMS) would facilitate the comparison and benchmarking of trade -related procedures among 
signatories, helping to simplify and harmonize procedures and contributing to the sustainability of the project  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  18 months  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Greg Furness, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Gregory, Furness@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Indo-Pacific Regulatory Strengthening Program  
Objective or purpose  Supporting national medicines regulatory authorities to work together to improve the impact a nd safety of medical products through 
more efficient regulation.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Department of Drug & Food, Ministry of Health, Cambodia  
Food & Drug Department, Ministry of Health, Lao PDR  
Department of Food and Drug Administration, Myanmar  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Regulatory Authorities of Beneficia ry Member Countries  
Nature of incentive measure  Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration is working with key Indo -Pacific counterparts to improve their regulatory systems and 
processes, including through sharing regulatory information.  
Financial implications  Up to $17 million (2018 -2022)  
Field of technology  Medical product regulation and training  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  Partner countries with improved capabilities to regulate medical products,  including stronger market authorisation systems, through 
institutional partnerships with Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  4 years  
Website for further informatio n https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/indo -pacific -regulatory -strengthening -program -rsp 
Contact point for further information  Sabita Rana sabita.rana@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellowships  
Objective or purpose  Improve regional capacity to deliver field epidemiology training.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Australian National University   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Pasteur Institute in Cambodia  
National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology in Lao PDR  
Central Epidemiology Unit in Myanmar  
Nature of incentive measure  Funding scholarships for up to twelve ASEAN na tionals to complete a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology, and up to eight 
Australian fellows to undertake capacity building field placements in Southeast Asia  
Financial implications  Approximately $4.3 million (2018 -23) 
Field of technology  Field epidemiology and training  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  Masters level epidemiologists and national champions for health security who will return to Southeast Asia to lead outbreak r esponses 
and improve the quality of training programs in their home countries.  
 
To prepare and respond to outbreaks of COVID -19 and other diseases, all of the ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellows have 
supported national efforts to contain the pandemic through resear ch, contact tracing, disease modelling and screening.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  5 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/asean -australia -health -security -fellowships  
Contact point for further information  Naomi Jacks on naomi.jackson@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Pacific Infectious Disease Prevention (PIDP)  
Objective or purpose  The Pacific Infectious Disease Prevention (PIDP) program supports activities to mitigate infectious disease threats through support 
for infection prevention and control; vector (mosquitoes and other insects) control; surveillance of infectious diseases, imm unisation 
coverage and treatment -resistance in pathogens and vect ors. Activities will be delivered with partner governments and regional 
organisations in Papua New Guinea, the Pacific island countries and Timor -Leste.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  University of New South Wales, James Cook University and other approved Australian higher education providers      
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institu tions   
Nature of incentive measure  Many countries have weak disease surveillance and containment systems and are therefore vulnerable to emerging and resurgent 
infectious diseases, including those caused by zoonotic and drug -resistant pathogens. A major d isease outbreak could have severe 
health and economic implications with loss of life and disruption to regional trade, tourism and development.  
Financial implications  Approximately $24m (2020 -2023) across Timor -Leste, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island Countries.  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Project aims to contribute to increased capacity to prevent infect ious disease threats, particularly in control and surveillance of 
vectors; improvements to infection prevention and control and surveillance of infectious diseases, immunisation coverage and 
treatment -resistance in pathogens and vectors.   
Status of the p rogramme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/PIDP -and-APPIDaR  
Contact point for further information  Esther Ooi esther.ooi@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  ASEAN -Pacific Infectious Disease Detection and Response (APIDDaR)  
Objective or purpose  The ASEAN -Pacific Infectious Disease Detection and Response (APIDDaR) aims to help to build capacity to detect and respond to 
disease outbreaks. Activities focus on laboratory strengthening; workforce development (particularly for the field epidemiolo gy 
workforce); and improved outbreak detection and management sys tems. Activities will be delivered with partner governments and 
regional organisations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  University of Newcastle and other approved Australian higher education providers  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministries of health, research laboratories  
Nature of incentive measure  Many countries have weak disease surveillance and containment systems and are therefore vulnerable to emerging and resurgent 
infectious diseases, including those caused by zoonotic and drug -resistant pathogens. A major disease outbreak could have severe 
health and economic implications with loss of life and disruption to regional trade, tourism and development.  
Financial implications  Approximately $35 million (2020 -2023)  
Field of technology  Diagnostic laboratory strengthening, field epidemiology and outbreak detection and management systems training.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/PIDP -and-APPIDaR  
Contact point for further information  Nick Harris nick.harris@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Research for One Health System Strengthening - Collaboration on One Health Economic Research for Systems 
(COHERES)  
Objective or purpose  The Research for One Health Systems Strengthening Program is a group of research projects co -funded with the Australian Centre 
for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) addressing zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and systems strengthening withi n the 
Asia Pacific.  
This project is looking at opportunities to improve collaboration between human and animal health sectors and to use incentiv e-
based regulation to intervene in veterinary markets in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam to improve health security  outcomes.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Approved Australian Research Institutes  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Agriculture, Cambodia  
National Institute for Public Health, Cambodia  
Nature of incentive measure  The need to fu rther develop One Health approaches in the Mekong region is urgent and exemplified by the current outbreak of African 
Swine Fever (ASF) and previous outbreaks of avian influenzas that have spread to human populations.  
Financial implications  $1,635,166 co -funded by ACIAR and DFAT.  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Increasing knowledge, experience and skills of both human -health and animal -health researchers in the Mekong countries. Increasi ng 
understanding, knowledge, capacity and skills of government officials in the animal -health and human -health sectors. Establishing 
working relationships between human - and animal -health ministries as a foundation for advancing towards One Health goals. 
Accessing evidence for improved design and management of interventions aimed at systems strengthening for improved agricultura l 
production and national health outcomes.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://aciar.gov.au/project/ls -2019 -118 
Contact point for further information  Francette Dusan Francette.dusan@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Stronger Systems for Health Security - Surveillance Training, Research Opportunities and National Guidelines for 
communicable disease control in Tim or-Leste (STRONG TL)  
Objective or purpose  The Stronger Systems for Health Security (SSHS) aims to build evidence and research capacity in Southeast Asia and the Pacifi c 
around health systems and policy in relation to health security. Project aims to build  a stronger health system in Timor -Leste, more 
capable of responding to communicable diseases.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Menzies School of Health Research (Approved Australian higher education provider)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Institute of Health – East Timor,  
National University of East Timor, Ministry of Health, Timor -Leste  
Nature of incentive measure  The ongoing transmission of infections and the development of antibiotic resistance pose immense health challenges in Timor -Leste. 
This project will involve th e collaboration of local and international experts to facilitate a stronger health system in Timor Leste, more 
capable of responding to communicable diseases.  
Financial implications  Approximately $3 million (2018 -22) across several countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Development and implementation of national communicable disease surveillan ce guidelines and strengthened operational research 
capacity in Timor -Leste.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  4 years (May 2018 -May 2022)  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/surveillance -training -research -opportunities -and-national -guidelines -comm unicable -
disease -control -0 
Contact point for further information  Francette Dusan Francette.dusan@dfat.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) (new phase 2020 -2024)  
Objective or purpose  The PBPP activities will help build the capacity of Pacific island country agencies responsible for implementing SPS policies  and 
procedures to help apply them in production, trade and biosecurity.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Pacific Local Governments, local farmers, ex porters and industry  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Pacific Community (SPC)  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of targeted market and commodity interventions to stimulate private sector exporters/producers to enhance 
quality and respond to opportunities through market access; supporting PICs with stronger trade and market access opportuniti es 
with Australia; provide advice and assistance on meeting Australia’s biosecurity standards ; strengthen the Solomon Islands 
biosecurity system, build resources, training programs and capacity to manage regional imports and exports and improve 
communication, overall assisting with the broader economic recovery in the Pacific.  
Two streams of the p rogram will be implemented in 2021 -2022 including the Regional Trade and Market Access Support stream and 
the Solomon Islands Biosecurity Development Program (SIBDP) Phase 3. These streams will build on existing programs of work to  
enhance Australia's cont ribution to Pacific agricultural sector growth and improving food security through better market access and 
biosecurity outcomes.  
Financial implications  $A6.9 million  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures; Trade transparency/facilitation  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, services and technology which support better access to target export markets, such as; how to respo nd to 
compliance requirements; improving sea container cleanliness; how to manage  plant export pathways; update/redevelop the regional 
(and country) plant pest database; and to improve communication with Pacific island countries on trade and market access issu es. 
) 
Output or impact  The following project outputs are anticipated:  
1. High priority and outstanding import risk assessments and import conditions for a number of Pacific Island countries 
completed.  
2. Increase in compliant traded Pacific plant products imported into Australia.  
3. Implementation and adoption of the Generic eP hyto National system (GeNs) that harmonise regional import and exports 
operations.  
4. Regional plant pest list database updated and available for use by Pacific island countries and territories.  
5. Improved DAWE and ‘Whole of Government’ communication and engagement initiatives throughout the Pacific Region on 
both a bilateral and multilateral level.  
6. Increased understanding of sea container cleanliness to promote good biosecurity practices and reduce pest and disease 
spread.  
7. Australia, as a near neigh bour, are confident that Biosecurity Solomon Islands can detect and respond to pest and disease 
incursions.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020 -2024  
Website for further information  https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/pacific/development -assistance/economic -growth -and-private -sector -
development#Pacific_Biosecurity_Partnerships  
Contact point for further information  Jenny Dunn, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ( jenny.dunn@awe.gov.au ).  
   
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Name of programme or proje ct The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 2018 -2022)  
Objective or purpose  Building on the success of PHAMA, contribute to improved economic growth and improved rural livelihoods through increased income 
and turnover in target groups.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Pacific Local Governments, local farmers and industry  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of targeted market and commodity interventions to stimulate private sector exporters/producers to enhance 
quality and respond to opportunities through access to technologies, services and new practices which focus on: export facili tation 
and demand; export market access; and Export product quality and supply.  
Financial implications  $A36.85 million (includes o ther non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, services and technology which support better access to target export markets, such as; how to respo nd to 
compliance re quirements; how to develop quality/risk/traceability/assurance systems; how to undertake feasibility analysis; 
improving sea container hygiene systems; how to support HACCP/other relevant accreditation systems development and certificat ion; 
support for ind ustry coordination; how to broker relationships with international buyers; and how to develop and communicate 
biosecurity related material and manuals. )  
Output or impact  In Solomon islands PHAMA has been working on cocoa, coconuts and sawn timber market access.  The program has also had a 
strong focus on African Swine Fever.  In relation to tree crops the program is working with the Commodity Export Marketing Au thority 
(CEMA) to improve the industry’s access to market information.  It is estimated that 14  exporters and 64,000 producers will be able 
to access new and better industry information through the CEMA intervention.  The program is working to support Solomon Islan ds 
Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA) members and their suppliers to  adopt the changes necessary to implement 
traceability, legal sourcing and meet the international certification standards that will strengthen quality management and c ompliance 
with legal frameworks along the supply chain.  PHAMA’s sawn timber engagement i s expected to reach over 1,300 households.  
PHAMA has just commenced its engagement in Kiribati.   A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place with the Kiribati 
Government to guide program activities.   Areas of engagement include establishment of a publ ic-private partnership platform which 
will help to discuss and prioritise key activities on market access and trade issues in the agriculture and primary sectors;   facilitation 
of bilateral discussions between Kiribati and other Pacific Islands Countries s uch as Solomon Islands to establish protocols that enable 
trade of fresh produce and other products;  discussions between Kiribati and biosecurity agencies in Australia and New Zealand to 
identify ongoing biosecurity issues relating to exports from Kiribat i, and to prioritise those to be addressed through PHAMA Plus; and 
establishment and adoption of certification and quality standard such as organic certification, enabling producers, processor s and 
exporters to market their products more effectively.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 -2022  
Website for further information  phama.com.au  
Contact point for further information  Cameron Reid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( Cameron.Reid@dfat.gov.au ).  
   
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Name of programme or project  Pacific Quality Infrastructure  (QI) Initiative Project  
Objective or purpose  Strengthening a demand -oriented Quality Infrastructure for developing Pacific nations, making products safer and more competitive 
on domestic and international markets. The first phase of the Project focuses on the elements of metrology and standardizatio n. 
QI comprises: metrology, standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment and market surveillance.  
 (https://www.inetqi.net/documentation/quality -infrastructure -definition/ )  
Entity making the incentive available  Pacifi c Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) supported by a range of partner agencies including: the Australian Government Department 
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the EU, and Germany through PTB, the German national 
metrology in stitute.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  National Measurement Institute, Australia (NMIA) (a division of DISER) and Standards Australia  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  The first phase of the project includes mentoring and capacity building as well as the establishment of regional committees t o build 
measurement and testing capabilities and to develop and harmonise standards acro ss the Pacific region.  
Financial implications  TBC 
Field of technology  Metrology, analytical chemistry and (micro)biology, standardization.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Better access to services that enhance trade competitiveness in the region, facilitating entry to new markets and reducing ba rriers 
to trade in agriculture, fisheries and other priority sectors.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years (Phase 1 confirmed for first 5 -6 months)  
Website for further information  https://www.forumsec.org/pacific -quality -infrastructure -pqi/ 
Contact point for further information  Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au  
   
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Name of programme or project  Australian Expert Technical Assistance Program for Regional COVID -19 Vaccine Access (AETAP)  
Objective or purpose  The Australian Expert Technical Assistance Program for Regional COVID -19 Vaccine Access (AETAP) will support Pacific and Southeast 
Asian countries’ efforts to deliver safe, effective and accessible COVID -19 immunisation programs, based on a health and regulatory 
systems strengthening approach and in line with best practice standards.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country M ember  Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)  
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  AETAP will provide flexible, tailored, and demand -driven technical support across the activities required to roll out a COVID -19 
vaccination program, in line with the World Health Organization’s Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccinatio n 
plan for CO VID-19 vaccines. This includes specialised technical support in policy and planning for immunisation services, including 
in immunisation service delivery and coordination; surveillance and epidemiology; vaccine safety; social and behavioural insi ghts; 
and cold chain and related vaccine planning, principally through NCIRS; and assistance and training to strengthen regulatory syst ems 
to support evaluation of different COVID -19 vaccine options; marketing authorisation/product registration; quality of vaccines 
procured through good manufacturing practice; and pharmacovigilance and safety communications and outreach, principally throu gh 
TGA. 
Financial implications  Approximately $19.6 million (2020 -21 to 2022 -23) over 18 countries  
Field of technology  Public heal th 
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Partner governments have increased capacity to deliver safe, effective and efficient COVID -19 vaccination programs. Greater 
assurance of the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID -19 vaccines that have been introduced into partner countries. Improved 
capacity of national immunisation programs to deploy regulated COVID -19 vaccines in partner countries in a timely manner. 
Improved systems and processes that are fit -for-purpose for the ongoing safety monitoring of COVID -19 vaccines in partner 
countries. Citizens, including women and other vulnerable groups, have increased confidence and demand for COVID -19 vaccines.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  30 April 2021 to 3 0 June 2023  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/end -end-support  
Contact point for further information  Janelle Denton, janelle.denton@dfat.gov.au  
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