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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 12 de septiembre de 202 2, 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  PANORAMA GENERAL  
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 un informe completo preparado en cumplim iento 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 ( IP/C/W/611 /Add.4), 2016 (documento  IP/C/W/616/Add.1), 20 17 
(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) , 2020 (documento  IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/1)  y 2021 (documento IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/2) . 
El informe se presenta de conformidad con la Decisión del Consejo 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 des arrollados 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 lo s 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 .  
4.  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.  
5.  En Australia, buena pa rte 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 pro mover el crecimiento 
económico sostenible y reducir la pobreza . Desde 2012, Australia ha suministrado fondos de ayuda 
para el comercio , por valor de AUD 5,8 millones,  para el programa del  Fondo Fiduciario  (FiT) de 
Australia  en la Organización Mundial de la  Propiedad Intelectual ( OMPI ), que contribuye a la IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/3  
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  transferencia de tecnología y conocimientos a los  países menos adelantados ( PMA) y a los países en 
desarrollo de la región del Índico y el Pacífico . La tercer a fase  de este programa  (FiT3) concluyó en 
marzo de 2022. El Gobierno australiano está actualmente considerando la posibilidad de financiar 
una fase más del programa, que se basaría en temas anteriores y en la que se seguir ía brindando  
apoyo a diversas actividades de creación de capacid ad en materia de propiedad intelectual  con los 
objetivos siguientes:  ayudar a establecer  sistemas nacionales de propiedad intelectual ;  apoyar la 
adhesión  a los tratados administrados por la OMPI ; prestar asistencia para  la  elabora ción de  marcos 
jurídic os e infraestructuras para la transferencia efectiva de conocimientos, en particular  con el fin 
de ayudar a los grupos marginados;  trabajar en las enfermedades tropicales desatendidas ; y  
mejora r el acceso  de las personas con discapacidad visual a los mat eriales educativos.  
6.  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  restricciones 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 capacidad  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.  
7.  Entre las empresas e instituciones que pueden recibir fondos 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 investigación . 
8.   La ayuda que ha proporcionado Australia des de 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 a ctividades sean eficaces en función del costo y que se atraigan los mejores 
conocimientos técnicos disponibles a nivel mundial, a fin de obtener los mejores resultados en 
materia de desarrollo . De conformidad con esta política, los incentivos para la trans ferencia de 
tecnología financiados con cargo a la ayuda de Australia no se restringen a las instituciones y 
empresas australianas.  
9.  Australia reconoce que los PMA Miembros están interesados en recibir información sobre los 
resultados de las actividades de t ransferencia 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 program as 
de inmunización contra la COVID -19 seguros, eficaces y accesibles . Australia enumera todos los PMA 
que reciben ayuda.  
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ANEX O1 
Name of programme or project  Australia Awards  
Objective or purpose  To enable the next generation of global leaders to undertake study, research and professional development through 
prestigious international scholarships. 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 (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Approved Australian higher education providers or Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).  
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. Australia Awards provide good quality education and training and professional development 
and research activities.  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Education and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowl edge and skills)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
A more educated workforce that can build and sustain economic development and a stronger technological base;  
Improved capacity and capability to address regional priority issues;  
Established partnerships and linkages with communities in participating countries;  
Strengthened human resource development capacity.  
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 f urther information  Michael Kulesza ( Michael.kulesza@dfat.gov.au ). 
 
 
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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  To better understand and interpret the drivers of the Earth 's climate system; investigate the mechanisms and processes of 
past climate variability through undertaking nuclear and isotopic based expe riments; and analyses, share expertise, and 
interpret new knowledge.  
Entity making the incentive available  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The Forum for Nucl ear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) is a Japan -led regional 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 , Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam participate.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; China; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mongolia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Provision of expertise in nuclear and isotopic analysis; Government funding for officers from Bangladesh to participate in 
regional workshops; cost -sharing agreement where Australia covers the travel co st (airfares, accommodation and per diem) 
of one participant from a Member country to participate in regional workshops (excludes local participants and participants 
from Australia, Japan and Republic of Korea).  
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of ex pertise in nuclear and isotopic analysis; Government funding for officers from Bangladesh to participate in 
regional workshops; cost -sharing agreement where Australia covers the travel cost (airfares, accommodation and per diem) 
of one participant from a M ember country to participate in regional workshops (excludes local participants and participants 
from Australia, Japan and Republic of Korea).  
Financial implications  Up to AUD  50,000 annually, shared amongst all nine developing FNCA member countries, incl uding Bangladesh. [travel costs 
and ANSTO 's cost -bearing arrangement have not been applied during COVID -19] 
Field of technology  Application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to the study of climate change over time.  
Category of technology  Climate change  mitigation technology (Technical 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  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Trained personnel with a 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;  
An Indo -Pacific region that is more resilient and adaptabl e to the future impact of climate change.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2017-2022 [Extended due to COVID -19 pandemic].  
Website for further information  https://www.fnca.mext.go.jp/english/ccs/e_introduction.html  
Contact point for further information  Derek Davies ( international.liaison@ansto.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Objective or purpose  To 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, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).  
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 Research New Zealand; Ministry for Primary 
Industries New Zealand; ASEA NET. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; India; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; 
Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Plant Protection Org anisations in beneficiary countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing provided directly and through the ASEAN -Australia -New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Economic 
Cooperation Work Programme (ECWP).  
Financial implications  AUD 928,752.  
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Improved 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 diagnostic capacity to provide credibili ty 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 bar riers to trade within 
the AANZFTA zone.  
 
Equipment (e.g. compound microscope, literature, laboratory consumables, chemicals, extraction kits, survey materials, 
etc.) was procured in association with activities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current o r in progress  
Duration and timing  October 2020 – 30 June 2023.  
Website for further information  www.ardn.info  
Contact point for further information  Dr Ian Naumann ( ian.naumann@agriculture.gov.au ); Wendy Lee ( wendy.lee@agriculture.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  To 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 
collection and management of surveillance information, and evidence -based reporting on pest status.  
Entity making the incentive avail able Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Thailand;  Viet Nam 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government financing through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) of the World Trade Organization.  
Financial implications  AUD 2,528,857.  
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Improved capabili ty and consistency in pest surveillance in the Indo -Pacific;  
Improved capability and quality of pest surveillance reporting, including through the use of mobile devices and customisable 
smartphone apps ( 'P-tracker ') and low -cost, flexible use of in -house i nformation systems ;(Surveillance Information 
Management System, SIMS) to record and process surveillance data in the field;  
Improved credibility of pest status claims from participating countries.  
 
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 f or plant pests in Asia and the Pacific ". 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Finishes 31 December 2022.  
Website for further information  https://www.standardsfacility.org/PG -432 
Contact point for further information  Ms Carol Quashie -Williams ( Carol.Quashie -Williams@agriculture.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  To strengthen regional metrology infrastructure, specifically scientific measurement capabilities and legal metrology 
frameworks; support a sound regional measurement infrastructure that underpins the reduction of technical barriers to 
trade; and  help assure  the quality of imports into Australia and to facilitate trade within the region.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) through the National Measurement Institute (NMI), plus 
designated institutes r esponsible for ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 
(ANSTO) and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). The National Measurement Institute is 
Australia 's official member of these progr ams.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Counterpart national metrology institutes, designated institutes within national measurement systems and national legal 
metrology authorities.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Cambod ia; Fiji; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Nepal; Papua New Guinea  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technical training to develop scientific and legal metrological capabilities, management and leadership training; and 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, (PTB). 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 
clean water, health, environment, foo d 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 
engagement and mana gement/leadership skills, and equipment to support legal and scientific metrology.)  
Output or impact  Expected outcomes of this project include:  
Availability of goods and services that are based on internationally recognised measurement capabilities and co nsistent with 
internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks in participating economies.  
 
Harmonisation and international recognition of metrology infrastructure and capabilities assists in protecting consumers (saf e 
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  
Durat ion and timing  Ongoing [Australia joined the APMP in 1980].  
Website for further information  www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
Contact point for further information  Angela Samue l (Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – ongoing projects  
Objective or purpose  Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Sea -Level Rise and Climate Change: 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.  
Asses sing and Mitigating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in Catchments Using Integrated 
Isotopic Approaches: To assess and mitigate agricultural contaminants (agro -contaminants) in catchments to improve water 
quality and soil pr oductivity using integrated isotopic approaches; and enhance the capacity of countries in the Indo -Pacific 
region by developing technical capabilities to identify, measure, and trace agro -contaminants using an isotopic toolkit.  
Application of Isotopic Tech niques for Wetland Management and Strategic Conservation Planning: To enhance the capacity 
of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to apply isotopic techniques to wetland management and strategic conservation 
planning through greater technical proficiency and through the benefits of regional context and scale.  
Entity making the incentive available  Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Sea -Level Rise and Climate Change: University of 
Wollongong  
Assessing and Mitigating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in Catchments Using Integrated 
Isotopic Approaches: University of Western Australia, ANSTO  
Application of Isotopic Techniques for Wetland Management and Strategic Conservation Planning: Macquarie Uni versity  
 
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provides governance and administrative support to 
the project leaders.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The projects 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 an 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)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; China; Fiji; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; L ao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (Bangladesh), Orange 
Cancer Clinic (Cambodia), Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital (Cambodia), Peking University (China), Fiji National University, 
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (India), University of Indonesia, Nationa l Institute for Quantum and Radiological Science 
and Technology (Japan), Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Radiology Department Mahosoth Hospital (Lao 
PDR), Mittaphab Hospital (Lao P eople's Democratic Republic ), Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Ma laysia), National Cancer Institute 
(Malaysia), National Cancer Centre of Mongolia, Ministry of Health and Sports (Myanmar), BIR Hospital – National Academy 
of Medical Science (Nepal), BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (Nepal), Pakistan Atomic Energy Comm ission, Lung Cancer 
of the Philippines Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospita l, 
University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Tran Hung Dao General Hospital (Vie t Nam), 
Ministry of Science and Technology (Viet Nam), Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute.  
Nature of incentive measure  Expertise provided through technical training courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the 
developing Member count ries over the course of the project. [some planned coordination meetings postpone due to COVID -
19]   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – ongoing projects  
Financial implications  Assessing and Mitigating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in Catchments Using Integrated 
Isotopic App roaches  
Core Financing:  
2022 – EUR 233,650;  
2023 – EUR 218,900;  
2024 – EUR 26,250;  
2025 – EUR 63,000.  
Application of Isotopic Techniques for Wetland Management and Strategic Conservation Planning; and Assessing the 
Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Sea -Level Rise and Climate Change: No financial outlay in 2021 as a 
result of the COVID -19 pandemic.  
Field of technology  Nuclear science and technology in marine, terrestrial, coastal environments and agricultural water and so il management.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture; Other  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of these projects include:  
Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Se a-Level Rise and Climate Change:  
Improved technical skills and capacity building which will assist in the identification of adaptation options that will impro ve 
shoreline resilience and the delivery of ecosystem services.  
Assessing and Mitigating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in Catchments Using Integrated 
Isotopic Approaches:  
Increased regional knowledge sharing regarding agro -contaminants, water quality, and soil productivity, and the application 
of suitable nuclear and isotopic technologies, which will help target adaptive and effective soil management practices to 
control water, soil, and land degradation and contribute to positive feedback mechanisms to mitigate some impacts of climate 
change.  
Application of Isotopic T echniques for Wetland Management and Strategic Conservation Planning:  
Improved technical skills and capacity building, which will empower countries in the Asia Pacific region to develop appropria te 
programs for determining the habitat dependencies of important wild fisheries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to Sea -Level Rise and Climate Change: 2019 - 2022. 
Assessing and Mitig ating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in Catchments Using Integrated 
Isotopic Approaches: 2022 -2025. 
Application of Isotopic Techniques for Wetland Management and Strategic Conservation Planning: 2019 -2022.  
Website for fur ther information   
Contact point for further information  Derek Davies ( 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  To facilitate cross -border exchange of copyright -protected electronic files for books in accessible formats between national 
libraries and charitable institutions (trusted intermediaries) serving the b lind, visually impaired and other persons with print 
disabilities.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  IP Australia.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Indonesia; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
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  Total budget allocation: AUD 194,753, portion of which related to LDCs: AUD 36,700 allocated to Myanmar.  
Field of technology  Training to assist the visually impaired in higher education.  
Category of technology  Other (Training on accessible b ook production, on the use of reading devices to access materials provided to visually impaired 
students.)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of this project for Myanmar include:  
Improved capability and capacity on the production of books in accessible formats for people who are blind, visually impaired 
or otherwise print disabled;  
40 textbooks produced in Epub3 format and 180 books embossed in braille distributed to schools for the blind;  
Nine electronic braille devices were purchased and ben eficiaries were trained in the use of the reading devices.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  September 2019 - March 2022.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Alma Lacken ( alma.lacken@ipaustralia.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Indo -Pacific Regulatory Strengthening Program  
Objective or purpose  To support national medicines regulatory authorities to work together to improve the impact and safety of medical products 
through more efficient regulation.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Australia 's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Thailand; Viet 
Nam 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or ins titutions  National Regulatory Authorities & Ministries of Health of Beneficiary member Countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Australia 's Therapeutic Goods Administration is working with key Indo -Pacific counterparts to improve their regulatory 
systems an d processes, including through sharing regulatory information. Other beneficiary members include other Pacific 
Island countries.  
Financial implications  Up to AUD  17 million (2018 -2022).  
Field of technology  Medical product regulation and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Improved capabilities in partner countries to regulate medical products, including stronger market authorisation systems, 
through instituti onal partnerships with Australia 's Therapeutic Goods Administration;  
TGA support to the Thai FDA regarding the Module 3 quality evaluation of Pifeltro and Delstrigo (at their request). TGA 
supplied evaluation reports and clearance summaries, then facilitat ed 3 x 2 -hour virtual workshops to discuss the material 
and answer any questions from the Thai FDA;  
written on -call advice to the Lao Food & Drug Department (FDD), regarding Australian Bioequivalence/Bioavailability 
requirements for generic medicines in Au stralia, links to the TGA guidance on comparative dissolution, advice on the 
acceptability of manufacturing sites using different processes, and the evaluation report summary for the COVID -19 
treatment molnupiravir. The advice assisted in expediting the La o FDD evaluation process and regulatory decision for this 
high priority drug;  
Delivery of a GMP training session to Lao FDD and Lao University of Health Sciences, which provided an overview of GMP 
Inspection reports, GMP Certificates, and the similarities and differences between different GMP standards (PIC/S vs. EMA 
vs. WHO). Lao FDD subsequently confirmed that the training was beneficial in building their inspectorate capability and they 
were keen to undertake more in -depth GMP training to further build t heir skills to regulate manufacturing sites in Lao.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2022.  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/indo -pacific -regulatory -strengthening -program -rsp 
Contact point for further information  Andrew Everett (Andrew Everett andrew.everett@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellowships  
Objective or purpose  To increase health workforce capacity  in the ASEAN region by providing high -level tertiary training for epidemiologists from 
ASEAN countries to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease threats.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Australian National University (ANU), National Center for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH).  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Institut Pasteur du Cambodge in Cambodia; National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology in Laos; National Institute of 
Hygiene and Epidemiology in Viet  Nam; National Institute of Public He alth in Cambodia.  
Nature of incentive measure  Funding scholarships for up to 13 ASEAN nationals to complete a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE).  
Financial implications  Approximately AUD 4.3 million.  
Field of technology  Field epidemiology and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills.)  
Output or impact  Expected outcomes of this project include:  
Masters -level epidemiologists and national champions for health security who will return to Southeast Asia to lead  outbreak 
responses and health policy and systems changes, and improve the quality of training programs in their home countries.  
 
To prepare and respond to outbreaks of COVID -19 and other diseases, all ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellows from 
2019 and 2020 cohorts have supported national efforts to contain the pandemic through research, contact tracing, disease 
modelling and screening. The six students in the 2022 intake are completing their coursework that leads into in -country field 
research.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  July 2018 -April 2024.  
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  To mitigate infectious disease threats through support for infection prevention and control; vector (mosquitoes and other 
insects) control; surveillance of infectious diseases, immunisation coverage and treatment -resistance in pathogens and 
vectors. Activities are being delivered with partner governments and regional organi sations in Papua  New Guinea, the Pacific 
island countries and Timor -Leste.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  University of New South Wale s, the University of Sydney, James Cook University, the Pacific Community (SPC) and other 
partners.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Papua New Guinea  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministries of health, research laboratories.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding. Other beneficiary members include Timor -Leste and Pacific Island Countries.  
Financial implications  Approximately AUD  26 million across Timor -Leste, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island Countries.  
Field of technology  Field epidemiology, capacity -building, strengthening and integrating surveillance for pathogens. PIDP also aims to strengthen 
policy reform, leverage existing networks, and build capacity.  
Category of technology  Health -related technolo gy; Other (Skills and knowledge.)  
Output or impact  The completed outcomes of the project include:  
Completion of a rapid vector control needs assessment tool by 17 Pacific Island countries;  
Development of a high -quality online vector surveillance and contr ol training curriculum (training has commenced);  
Establishment of a SARS -CoV-2 serosurveillance program in Timor -Leste;  
Establishment of the Pacific Health Observatory (Fiji National University), a research repository aimed at strengthening the 
translation  of policy;  
Establishment of an alcohol hand -rub manufacturing plant in Port Moresby (POM), which is now supplying Port Moresby 
general hospital;  
Delivery an infectious diseases training package to 12 health centres in Timor -Leste – follow -up monitoring fo und that 88 
per cent of health centres had made facility -level improvements; and 90 per cent of participants reported changes in their 
reporting practices.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023.  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/PIDP -and-APPIDaR  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programm e or project  ASEAN -Pacific Infectious Disease Detection and Response (APIDDaR)  
Objective or purpose  To build capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks through laboratory strengthening; workforce development 
(particularly for the field epidemiology workforce); and improved outbreak detection and management systems. 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 (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  University of Newcastle, University of Sydney, Charles Sturt University, Populational Services International, Foundation 
Merieux, Australian Red Cross and o ther approved Australian higher education providers.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Fiji; Indonesia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Papua New Guinea; Solomon Islands; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministries of Health, Ministries of Agriculture and research laboratories. Timor -Leste is also a beneficiary member.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding.  
Financial implications  Approximately AUD  35million.  
Field of technology  Diagnostic laboratory strengthening, field epidemiology and outbreak detection and management systems training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills.)  
Output or impact  The completed outcomes of this project include:  
In Cambodia and Laos, impro ved disease surveillance and response capacity, update and disseminate Emergency Operations 
Centre (EOC) plans and procedures, and equip central and subnational EOC rooms; and in Laos switching to a new digital 
health information system (DHIS2);  
Delivery of disease outbreak Rapid Response Team (RRT) initiation trainings in 6 Provinces in PNG, with a total of 105 
participants in the Train the Trainer model;  
Commencement of the first cohort of 8 fellows in the Solomon Islands Field Epidemiology Trai ning Program (FETP) in 2021. 
These fellows have been a key part of the COVID -19 response in their provinces from early 2022 and have been a part of 
enhanced surveillance activities, contact tracing, vaccination and reporting of COVID -19 cases;  
Delivery of Model -based risk assessment and scenario analysis for COVID -19 in the WHO Southeast Asian and Western 
Pacific regions;  
Delivery of community -level epidemic preparedness and response training in targeted communities in Indonesia and 
Myanmar. Community Based  Surveillance has been established in these communities in Indonesia.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023.  
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  To explore opportunities to improve collaboration between  human and animal health sectors and to use incentive -based 
regulation to intervene in veterinary markets in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam 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)  Cambodia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Agriculture, Cambodia; National Institute for Public Health, Cambodia.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding. The need to further 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  AUD 1,635,166 co -funded by ACIAR  and DFAT.  
Field of technology  Education and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of this project include:  
Increased knowledge, experience and skills of both human -health and animal -health researchers in the Mekong countries;  
Increased understanding, knowledge, capacity and skills of government officials in the animal -health and human - health 
sectors;  
Established working relationships between human - and animal -health ministries as a foundati on for advancing towards One 
Health goals;  
Accessed evidence for improved design and management of interventions aimed at systems strengthening for improved 
agricultural production and national health outcomes.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  January 2020 – June 2022.  
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  Timor -Leste (STRONG TL)  
Objective or purpose  To build evidence and research capacity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific around health systems and policy in relation to 
health security; and 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 (DFAT).  
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. [Timor -Leste is 
a benefici ary Member].  
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 the 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 AUD  5 million across several countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.  
Field of technology  Education and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project are:  
Development and implementation of national communicable disease surveillance guidelines;  
Strengthened opera tional research capacity in Timor -Leste.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  May 2018 -December 2022.  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/surveillance -training -research -opportunities -and-national -guidelines -
communicable -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  To 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); Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Local Governments, local farmers, exporters and industry.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Fiji; Pap ua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Pacific Community (SPC). Timor -Leste is also a beneficiary Member.  
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 
opportunities with Australia; provide a dvice 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 t he broader economic recovery in the Pacific.  
 
Two streams of the program were 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 contribution to Pacific agricultural sector growth and improving food security through 
better market access and biosecurity outcomes.  
Financial implications  AUD 6.9 million.  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures; Trade transparency/facilitation.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of the project include:  
Supported exporters and National Plant Protection Organisations in the Pacific region regarding the export of plant products 
and promoted Pacific region trade and market access opportunities;  
Developed and piloted the Pacific export pathway biosecurity operations training program in collaboration with Biosecurity 
Authorit y of Fiji and PHAMA Plus;  
Implemented the Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) to allow the exchange of phytosanitary certificates electronically. 
Currently working with 6 South West Pacific countries (PNG, Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga an d Palau) with 
implementation commenced in Solomon Islands, Nauru, Vanuatu, Niue, Tokelau and Kiribati;  
Completed a high level needs analysis of the regional plant pest and biosecurity status database(s) to enhance end user 
functionality, in collaboration w ith the PPPO and SPC;  
Commenced implementing the Regional trade and market access communication strategy to improve communication with 
Pacific countries and help exporters understand Australia 's biosecurity requirements;  
Commenced implementing the Solomon Islands Biosecurity Development Program (SIBDP) – phase 3 to entrench learning 
delivered during Phase 1 & 2 and strengthen the Solomon Islands biosecurity system, supported by the long -term deployment 
of biosecurity specialists within BSI.  
Status of the p rogramme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2024.    
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Name of programme or project  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) (new phase 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 ( jenny.dunn@awe.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 2018 -2022)  
Objective or purpose  To 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; 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 knowle dge, services and new practices which focus on: 
market linkages; export market access and trade; export quality standards, certification and compliance with biosecurity 
regulations.  
Solomon Islands; Kiribati; Tuvalu are the LDC beneficiary Members of this project.  
Financial implications  AUD 52.85 million (includes other non LDC Pacific Islands).  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  In the Solomon Islands, the expected outcomes of this project include:  
Support for the sawn timber and trees crops sectors;  
Biosecurity -related support to address ASF, FAW and other emerging risks;  
Support for interventions related to food standards and building local HACCP service p rovision capacity.  
 
In the Solomon Islands, the achieved outcomes of this project include:  
Improved access to innovations to nearly 4,000 rural households;  
Trade facilitation support provided to local cocoa exporter Cathliro, which has helped households ac cess a consistent and 
premium market for their cocoa;  
Access and use of better quality seeds and planting materials to 376 households through the seed distribution program with 
KGA. 
 
In Kiribati, the expected outcomes of this project include:  
Strengthened national capacity in relation to biosecurity and market access;  
Promotion and Facilitation of trade between Kiribati, the Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga;  
Provision of biosecurity education to relevant stakeholders (public and private) for trade in fresh p rocessed goods, working 
with the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development;  
Provision of guidance on HACCP certification and the general compliance with upgraded food safety and quality standards.  
 
In Tuvalu, the expected outcomes of this  project include:  
Improved market access and trade quality standards and certification, biosecurity preparedness and food security, 
diversification and value -addition.    
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Name of programme or project  The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 2018 -2022)  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2026.  
Website for further information  phama.com.au  
Contact point for further information  Rob McGregor ( rob.mcgregor@dfat.gov.au ). 
 
    
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Name of programme or project  Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQI): Phase 1  
Objective or purpose  To strengthen 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 P roject focuses on the elements of metrology and 
standardization.  
Entity making the incentive available  Pacific 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 institute.  
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  Pacific Island Forum countries are beneficiaries of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  Mentoring and capacity building; and t he establishment of regional committees to build measurement and testing capabilities 
and to develop and harmonise standards across the Pacific region.  
Financial implications  Total for 3 -year project TBC.  
Field of technology  Metrology, analytical chemist ry and (micro)biology, standardization.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology; Analytical sciences; Standardization)  
Output or impact  The expected outcome of this project includes: Better access to services that enhance trade competitiveness in the region, 
facilitating entry to new markets and reducing barriers 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 ( 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  To 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 (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA); National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS).  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Fiji; Indonesia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon 
Islands;  Tonga; Vanuatu; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministries of Health and National Regulatory Authorities.  
 
Timor -Leste Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu are also beneficiary Members of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  Technical support to roll out a COVID -19 vaccination program, in line with the World Health Organisation 's Guidance on 
developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID -19 vaccines. Includes specialised technical support in 
policy and planning for immunisation services.  
Financial implications  Approximately $19.6 million (2020 -21 to 2022 -23) over 18 countries.  
Field of technology  Public health.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Knowledge and skills)    
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Name of programme or project  Australian Expert Technical Assistance Program for Regional COVID -19 Vaccine Access (AETAP)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Increased capacity to deliver safe, effective and efficient COVID -19 vaccination programs;  
Greater assurance of the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID -19 vaccines and increased con fidence and demand;  
improved immunisation policies, processes and systems;  
Supported to partner governments to expedite regulatory approval for COVID -19 vaccines in Indonesia, Fiji, Lao PDR, PNG, 
the Philippines and Vietnam;  
Supported the assessment and ap proval of AstraZeneca VAXZEVRIA manufacturing site Siam BioSciences in Thailand;  
Strengthened partner government National Regulatory Authority 's' capacities in pharmacovigilance, in particular signal 
investigation and management, triaging adverse events fo llowing immunization (AEFIs) and statistical and data visualization 
of signal detection.  
 
The achieved outcomes of this project include:  
Supported the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services in the safe, effective and efficient COVID -19 vac cines 
service delivery, by providing technical assistance in implementing the country 's National Immunisation Plans including 
Vaccination against COVID -19; 
Provided technical and management support to key immunisation program staff and groups/ committees;  
Complemented assistance delivered through key partners and donors, such as DFAT, WHO, UNICEF and GAVI partners, to 
promote good coordination and efficient use of resources;  
Prepared Solomon Islands MHMS immunisation electronic Joint Reporting F orm (eJRF) 2021 submission;  
Planned and jointly delivered virtual workshops for COVID -19 rollout and routine immunisation in 4 provinces with MHMS 
national staff, provincial staff UNICEF and WHO;  
Delivered training of provincial staff in Makira on COVID -19 second dose rollout;  
Supported for the preparation of the MHMS ' vaccine forecasting template.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  30 April 2021 - 30 June 2023.  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/end -end-support  
Contact point for further information  Andrew Everett ( andrew.everett@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQI): Phase 2 (Pacific)  
Objective or purpose  To enhance access market opportunities through international trade; help reduce technical barriers to trade for exports and 
imports; and provide acceptable evidence that products and services meet defined standards and conformance requirements.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Island Forum governments; Forum Island member organisations, traders in goods and services.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Solomon Islands; Kiribati; Tuvalu are LDC beneficiary members of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding for targeted market and commodity interventions.  
Financial implications  AUD 500,000 (includes other non -LDC Pacific  Islands).  
Field of technology  Quality -related policy, legislation and regulations; metrology systems; standardisation systems; accreditation systems; and 
conformity assessment systems (testing, inspection and certification).  
Category of technology  Other (Technical barriers to trade.)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
Establishment of regional quality infrastructure (QI) frameworks for standardisation, metrology, conformity assessment and 
quality promotion;  
Identification of quality challenges in selected value chains in key export sectors to be addressed through targeted project 
measures at national and regional level;  
Support for QI institutions and services;  
Provision of training and consultations with rele vant development partners in the Pacific and beyond, including CROSQ, 
UNCTAD, UNIDO, SPC, PHAMA Plus, DISER, PACER Plus.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Jan 2020 – Dec 2024.  
Website for further information  https://www.forumsec.org/pacific -quality -infrastructure -pqi/ 
Contact point for further information  Caroline Kempeneer ( caroline.kempeneer@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Funding arrangement - PACER Plus Implementation Unit (Pacific) (2021 – 2025)  
Objective or purpose  To provide core funding to the  PACER Plus Implementation Unit to fund the PACER Plus Development & Economic Cooperation 
Work Program.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  PACER plus members.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Solomon Islands, Vanuatu; Kiribati; Tuvalu; Tonga; Samoa; Niue; and Cook Islands are the beneficiary members of this 
project.  
Nature of i ncentive measure  Government funding for management and delivery of the PPIU 's annual plan and work programme: provision of technical 
assistance and capacity building of public and private sectors related to the trade in goods and services, labour mobility and 
investment.  
Financial implications  AUD 25 million implementation package, jointly funded by Australia and New Zealand (AUD  19 million and NZD 7 million 
respectively, 2021 to 2025).  
Field of technology  Trade in goods measures; trade in services measures; investment facilitation; labour mobility regulatory reforms.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, services and technology which support better access to target export markets) such as: 
development of trade portals, capacity building on sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, rules of 
origin, customs, and technical regulations; harmonisation of regulations on the trade in services; increasing awareness of 
investment opportunities in member co untries and resolve impediments to investment; implementation of regulatory reforms 
to encourage labour mobility; increasing the number of private sector trade transactions)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of this project include:  
Provision of three PACER P lus customs awareness workshops;  
Development of sea container hygiene system awareness materials;  
Funding to monitor labelling compliance of kava and other commodities imported to Australia;  
Stakeholder consultations with implementing agencies on tourism, skills, e -commerce, government capacity and statistics, 
labour mobility support needs;  
Participation in the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting;  
Recruitment of a labour mobility specialist to the IU;  
Assistance to Tuvalu and Vanuatu on their ratificatio n of the Agreement.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Oct 2021 – Dec 2025.  
Website for further information  www.pacerplus.org   
Contact point for further information  Olivia Phongkham ( Olivia.Phongkham@dfat.gov.au ).  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Collaborations Programme COVID -19 Digital Grants  
Objective or purpose  To build strong  regional linkages in the Asia –Pacific by funding multi -partner activities that facilitate greater collaboration in 
science, research and innovation and deliver innovative solutions to shared regional challenges.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Industry, Science and Research.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Universities and research institutes.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; 
Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Timor -Leste is also a beneficiary Member of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  Filling critical COVID -19 knowledge gaps (research -focused stream); COVID -19 research and knowledge sharing platforms 
(stream connecting researchers through communities of practice); Research grants for early -mid career researchers (skills 
stream).  
Financial implications  AUD 479,7 61. 
Field of technology  Health and medical.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
To increase scientific research and collaboration between Australian organisations  and regional economies to address shared 
challenges posed by the COVID -19 pandemic.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  June 2020 – December 2022.  
Website for further information  https://www.science.org.au/news -and-events/news -and-media -releases/regional -research -set-get-digital -boost  
Contact point f or further information  Mr James Pitman ( James.Pitman@industry.gov.au ). 
   
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Name of programme or project  Australian Water Partnership  
Objective or purpose  To respond to the water management needs of developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region and beyond, specifically on 
topics where Australia has specialist expertise in short supply globally. A strategic direction of the AWP is to enhance shar ing 
of knowledge, tools, experience and expertise in su stainable water resources management with developing countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Australian public and private organisat ions 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 organi sations involved in AWP activities in LDCs include: Bureau of 
Meteorology; Geoscience Australia; WaterAid; International WaterCentre; and Hunter H2O.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Myanmar  
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 poli cy and strategic assistance, capacity building, peer -to-peer exchanges, 
study tours.  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Water and development.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The projects intermediate outcomes include:  
Application of shared knowledge on water planning, allocation and governance by governments, industries and civil society;  
Greater capacity of individuals, organisations and industries to implement sustainable water managemen t; 
Adoption of more equitable, efficient and environmentally sustainable policies, practices and tools by public, private and ci vil 
society water actors;  
Trusted and valued partnerships between the Australian water sector and national, regional and/or mult ilateral water related 
institutions in the Indo -Pacific region and beyond.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2017-2022.  
Website for further information  https://waterpartnership.org.au/  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
Objective or purpose  [CAVAC Phase II 2016 – 2022] To increase 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 at a national level; construct and rehabilitate irrigation schemes and pro viding farmers with access to agricultural 
inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides and training in modern farming techniques; address key systemic failures along the 
agriculture value chain from supplier to consumer; strengthen market connections that promo te greater investment and add 
value along specific product value chains that link suppliers to farmers and farmers to consumers; and help farmers to access  
improved and sustainable solutions for farming.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of  Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
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)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentiv e measure  Government funding.  
Financial implications  CAVAC II: AUD 89.9 million.  
Field of technology  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural yield.  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  Outcomes of this project include:  
Established profitable irrigated infrastructure through the completion of ten targeted irrigation schemes;  
Provided technical services in partnership with the ADB on the Prek Po scheme;  
Commenced developing and socialising water management  and irrigation standards;  
Promoted improved farming practices and technologies to increase rice and cassava productivity;  
Introduced four new or improved rice varieties, which will increase prices for Cambodian farmers, with a final fifth underway ; 
Introd uced three types of seeders, with direct seeder technology reducing seed volumes required and enabling investment 
in more expensive quality seed and improving returns to farmers;  
Progressed work to establish Cambodia 's first Quality Declared Seed system, w ith a pilot underway with five agricultural 
cooperatives and a private company;  
Commenced various policy initiatives to improve the international competitiveness of Cambodia 's agricultural sector and 
access to markets, including partnering with relevant Mi nistries to build further evidence for, and/or pilot reform.  
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 -assistance/Pages/increasing -agriculture -productivity -cambodia  
Contact  point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Scaling Frontier Innovation Program (SFI)  
Objective or purpose  To support social entrepreneurship ecosystems in the Indo -Pacific region to scale their development impact through:  
core financial support and training to innovative social entrepreneurs;  
capacity building to incubators and accelerators to offer high -level services to innovative social start -ups and growth -oriented 
enterprises;  
proactively matching social entrepreneurs and a ppropriate types of capital;  
catalysing more appropriate forms of capital for innovative social enterprises.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country M ember  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 entrepreneurship, impac t 
and g ender lens investing.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; Myanmar; Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Bangladesh; Cambodia; Myanmar; Nepal.  
Nature of incentive measure  Government grant funding; access to capacity -building and technical expertise; and access to global networks of social 
entrepreneurs, investors and support organisations.  
Financial implications  AUD 15 million.  
Field of technology  Health, Education, Clean Energy, Agriculture, Financial Serv ices, provision of incubation and acceleration services.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  Outcomes of this project include:  
Increased capability of social enterprises in the Indo -Pacific to scale their development;  
A strengthened ecosystem for scaling the impact of social enterprises;  
Increased availability of private sector capital for social enterprises;  
Increased awareness of social entrepreneurship and impact investment mechanisms for achieving development impact.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  January 2016 – June 2022.  
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  Customs Automation: Pacific ASYCUDA World Project  
Objective or purpose  To provide technical assistance and technology related to the establishment of an automated customs system.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterpr ises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Island countries.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue and Nauru are beneficiary members of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of technical expertise and technology to modernise integrated border customs procedures.  
Financial implications  AUD 2.8 million (includes other four other non LDC Pacific Islands).  
Field of technology  Trade facilitation, customs procedures, trade policy and statistics, border and revenue control.  
Category of technology  Other (Trade transparency/facilitation)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of this project include:  
Modernised integrated border customs procedures through the use of ICT;  
More efficient and effective customs operations, including increased efficiency of customs cargo clearance, timely and 
accurate trade statistics, minimised risk of fraud and increased revenue col lection;  
Identified impediments to international trade and prepared distinct proposals to facilitate imports and exports through 
streamlining and simplification of customs and trade procedures, information flows and documentation;  
Provided governments with  timely and accurate information necessary to support the formulation and conduct of macro -
economic and fiscal policy;  
Provided other users (e.g. Statistics, Ministry of Trade/Commerce) of information with which to monitor and control trade; 
and provided t he Customs Administration with management information on trade and on individual traders;  
Developed and customised Passenger Processing Modules;  
Improved capacity and capability of customs officials to use technology in a sustainable way.  
Status of the pr ogramme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2019-2021.  
Website for further information  www.unctad.org  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – completed projects  
Objective or purpose  Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, Education and Training through Regional Cooperation: To 
improve health care to patients in the region through the application of appropriate, effective and safe radiation medicine, 
utilising competent medical physicists.  
Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to Minimise Land Degradation and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear 
Techniques: To enhance the ca pacity 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  Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, Education and Training through Regional Cooperation: The 
Canberra Hospital (lead), supported by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine.  
Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to Minimise Land Degradation and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear 
Techniques: Macquarie University (Sydney).  
 
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provides governance and administrative support to 
the project leaders.  
Eligible enterpri ses or institutions in 
developed country Member  The projects 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 an 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.  
Benefici ary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; China; Fiji; India; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (Bangladesh), Orange 
Cancer Clinic (Cambodia), Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital (Cambodia), Peking University (China), Fij i National University, 
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (India), University of Indonesia, National Institute for Quantum and Radiological Science 
and Technology (Japan), Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Radiology Department Mahosoth Hospit al (Lao 
PDR), Mittaphab Hospital (Lao P eople's Democratic Republic ), Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), National Cancer Institute 
(Malaysia), National Cancer Centre of Mongolia, Ministry of Health and Sports (Myanmar), BIR Hospital – National Academy 
of Med ical Science (Nepal), BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (Nepal), Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Lung Cancer 
of the Philippines Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospita l, 
University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Tran Hung Dao General Hospital (Viet Nam), 
Ministry of Science and Technology (Viet Nam), Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute.  
Nature of incentive measure  Expertise provided through technical trainin g courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the 
developing Member countries over the course of the project. [some planned coordination meetings postpone due to COVID -
19] 
Financial implications  No financial outlay  in 2021 as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic.  
Field of technology  Nuclear science and technology in health and health sectors in the Indo -Pacific.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other    
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – completed projects  
Output or impact  The outcomes from these projects  include:  
Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, Education and Training through Regional Cooperation;  
Increased capacity in cancer treatment and medical imaging in participant countries;  
the effective introduction of advanced techniques for both treatment and medical imaging;  
Improved and upgraded safe operating practices and technical standards with respect to medical physics;  
Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to Minimise Land Degradation and Enhance Crop Producti vity Using Nuclear 
Techniques;  
Implementation of mitigating practices to alleviate land degradation, thereby increasing crop yields across the Asia -Pacific 
region.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2018-2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Derek Davies ( international.liaison@ansto.gov.au ). 
 
 
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