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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of   
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
  
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2  
OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
AUSTRALIA  
The following communication, dated 26 September  2023, from the delegation of Australia , is being  
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decision on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS  Agreement  (document  IP/C/28 ). 
 
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1  OVERVIEW  
1.  Australia is committed to implementing Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement. Australia is also 
committed to sharing information with other WTO Members about incentives and support it offers 
enterprises and institutions to promote and encourage technology transfer to least developed 
country Members (LDCs).  
2.  This is a full report in respect of Article 66.2 which builds upon annual update reports provided 
in 2012 (document IP/C/W/580/Add.2 ), 2013 (document IP/C/W/594/Add.7 ), 2014 
(document  IP/C/W/602 ), 2015 ( document IP/C/W/61 1/Add.4 ), 2016 
(document  IP/C/W/616/Add.1 ), 2017 (document IP/C/W/631/Add.1/Rev.1 ), 2018 (document 
IP/C/W/646/Add.2 ), 2019 (document  IP/C/W/656/Add.3 ), 2020 (document IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/1 ), 
2021 (document  IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/2 ) and 2022 (document  IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/3 ). It is submitted in 
accordance with the TRIPS Council 's decision of 20 February 2003 on implementation of Article 66.2 
of the TRIPS Agreement (document IP/C/28 ). Consistent with that decision, developed country 
Members are to provide annual reports on actions taken or planned in pursuance of their Article 66.2 
commitments. The report focuses on incentives that are either targeted specifically at LDCs or at a 
group  of countries which includes an LDC.  
3.  In this report, technology transfer is taken to include training, education and the dissemination 
of knowledge, as well as the intellectual property embedded in transferred goods and services and 
the dissemination of bu siness information and know -how on which a product, process or service is 
based.  
4.  This report focuses on Australia 's efforts to help LDCs create the conditions essential to encourage 
technology transfer. Technical cooperation in favour of least developed and developing countries to 
facilitate the TRIPS Agreement 's implementation is another discrete obligation, on which Australia 
reports separately. Australia recognises that some technical cooperation activities may help to create 
an environment c onducive to the creation or acquisition of technologies.  
5.  In Australia, many incentives for technology transfer take the form of official development 
assistance (ODA). These incentives align with Australia 's strategic focus on using aid as a catalyst 
to pro mote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. Since 2012, Australia has provided 
AUD 5.8 million of aid for trade funding to the Australia -World Intellectual Property Organization 
(WIPO) Funds in Trust (FiT) program, to assist technology and know ledge transfer to least -developed 
and developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region. The third phase of this program (FiT3) concluded 
in March 2022. The Australian Government is currently considering funding a further phase of the 
program, (FiT4),  which would build on previous themes, continuing support for a range of intellectual IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/4  
 
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  property (IP) capacity building activities to: help establish national IP systems; support accession to 
WIPO -administered treaties; assist development of legal frameworks and in frastructure for effective 
knowledge transfer, especially to assist marginalised groups;  and increase access to educational 
materials for the visually impaired. In March 2022, the activities under FiT3 were compl eted. There 
were delays and postponement of activities due to global COVID -19 health concerns and subsequent 
travel restrictions. Development of a judicial toolkit on IP adjudication ( 'IP benchbook ') for judges 
and judicial officers directed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has begun. The 
IP benchbook is intended to be an important judicial resource, serving as a core element of future 
judicial capacity building programs for judges and judicial officers.  
6.  Enterprises and institutions eligible for funding to deliver projects and ac tivities to facilitate 
technology transfer include government agencies and public institutions, non -government 
organisations, independent consultants and experts, and universities and research organisations.  
7.  Australian aid has been untied since 2006, allow ing non -Australian organisations to bid for 
contracts to supply goods and services under bilateral and multilateral development assistance 
programmes. Untied aid helps ensure activities represent value for money, are cost -effective and 
attract the best -available global expertise, thereby achieving the best development results. 
Consistent with this, Australia 's aid-funded incentives for technology transfer are not restricted to 
Australian institutions and enterprises.  
8.  Australia recognises that LDC Members ar e interested in the outcomes of technology transfer 
activities. This report 's annex includes specific examples of relevant programs and projects in the 
format suggested by LDCs (document IP/C/W/561 ), including work done to deliver safe, effective 
and access ible COVID -19 immunisation programs.  
   
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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 and 
Fellowships).  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Approved Australian highe r 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, including 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 implicatio ns  
Field of technology  Education and training.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
• A more educated workforce that can build and sustain prosperity, resilience and stability;  
• Improved capacity and capability to address regional priority issues;  
• Established partnerships and linkages with communities in participating countries;  
• Strengthened human resource development and leadership 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 further information  Michael Kulesza ( Michael.kulesza@dfat.gov.au ). 
 
 
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- 4 - 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 experiments; 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 Nuclear 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 act ivities in which Australia, 
Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan , Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and 
Viet Nam participate.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Banglades h 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or ins titutions  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 cost (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 expertise in nuclear and isotopic analysis; Go vernment 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 Member country to participate in regional wor kshops (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, including Bangladesh. Level 
of Australian involvement in each project varies significantly for each.  
Field of technology  • Application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to the study of climate change over time.  
• Combatting food fraud using nuclear technology  
• Nuclear Security and Safeguards Project (NSSP)  
• Research Reactor Utilization  
• Radiation Safety and Radioactive Waste Management Project  
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 adaptable to the future impact of climate change.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progres s 
Duration and timing  2022-2027  
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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- 5 - 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; ASEANET.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; P hilippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Plant Protection Organisations 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  Safe trade, food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology  Environ mentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  Outcomes of phase III of this project:  
• Improved skills of front -line identifiers and specialist diagnosticians to identify plant pests and diseases ; 
• Develop low-cost diagnostic resources;  
• Combatting food fraud using nuclear technology ; 
• Development and implementation of the ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network; and  
• Networked diagnostic capacity to provide credibility to national pest lists required by ASEAN count ries to gain 
access to international markets and develop a risk -based approach to quarantine policy.  
 
Enhanced diagnostic capacity will contribute to the removal of unwarranted SPS barriers to trade within the AANZFTA 
zone.  
 
Equipment (e.g. compound micros cope, literature, laboratory consumables, chemicals, extraction kits, survey 
materials, etc.) was procured in association with activities.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  October 2020 – 30 June 2023.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Wendy Lee ( wendy.lee@agriculture.gov.au ); TCB@aff.gov.au   
   
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- 6 - 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 available  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 
(WTO).  
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  Outcomes of this project:  
• Improved capability and consistency in pest surveillance in the Indo -Pacific;  
• Improved capability and quality of pest surveillance reportin g, including through the use of mobile devices and 
customisable smartphone apps ( 'P-tracker ') and low -cost, flexible use of in -house information systems; 
(Surveillance Information Management System, SIMS) to record and process surveillance data in the fiel d; and  
• Improved credibility of pest status claims from participating countries.  
The project complemented 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 ". The ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network (ARDN) Project provides diagnostic support to this 
project by identifying pests and diseases collected during surveillance activities.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  Finished 31 May 2023  
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 ); TCB@aff.gov.au   
   
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- 7 - 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; facilitating trade and industry and business competitiveness in global mark ets and helping assure the quality 
of imports into Australia.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) through the National Measurement Institute (NMI), plus 
designated institutes responsible for ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology 
Organisation, ANSTO, and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, ARPANSA). The National 
Measurement Institute is Australia 's official representat ive to these forums.  
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; Cambodia; 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 ca pabilities, 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, climate change an d clean air, food safety, energy efficiency, and digital transformation.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology expertise (building of scientific and legal metrology capabilities), strategic planning, stakeholder 
engagement and management/leadership skil ls, 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 
consistent with internat ionally harmonised regulatory frameworks in participating economies.  
• 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  Ongoing  [Australia joined the APMP in 1980 and helped establish APLMF in 1994].  
Website for further information  www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
Contact point for further information  Angela Samuel ( Angela.samuel@measuremen t.gov.au ). 
   
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- 8 - Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – ongoing projects  
Objective or purpose  Within the Asia and Pacific region, ANSTO leads Australia 's participation in a treaty level agreement under the 
auspices of the IAEA known as the Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA), a multilateral mechanism in the Asia -
Pacific region. Through this agreement, Australia engages in regional technical cooperation programs through the 
provision of e xperts at training courses and meetings; hosting workshops and technical meetings.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provides governance and administrative 
support to the project leaders.  
Australia is currently engaged in 30 RCA projects. As the lead country in 4 of those projects, Australia provides 
subject matter experts from across the university, medical and industry sectors by way of scientists, oncologists and 
commerc ial leaders. This regional cooperation is facilitated by the IAEA Technical Cooperation Department.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The projects run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) throu gh 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; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; 
Malaysia; Mongolia ; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Beneficiary enterprises and institutions include, but are not limited to, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commissi on, 
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), Universit y of Indonesia, National 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 People 's Democratic Republic), Ho spital Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 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), Paki stan Atomic Energy 
Commission, Lung Cancer of the Philippines Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Centre, National University of 
Singapore, Singapore General Hospital, University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), 
Tran Hung Da o General Hospital (Viet 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 countries over the course of the project.  
Financial implications  The budget allotment from the TC Fund for 2022 was EUR 2,273,489. The encumbrances and actuals in 2022 were 
EUR 2,122,991 at an Implementation Rate of about 93.5%. (Paid through the annual contributions of member 
states).  
In 2022, a total of EUR 544,822 in extrabudgetary contributions were received from Austral ia, Malaysia and 
Philippines.  
The total amount of In -kind contributions made by the RCA GPs was calculated as EUR 425,730 in 2022.  
Field of technology  RCA projects address six thematic areas: human health, industry, agriculture, energy planning, radiation protection 
and environment.    
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- 9 - Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – ongoing projects  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Climate change mitigation technology; Other (RCA projects address 
the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology across the above -listed s ix thematic areas.)  
Output or impact  RCA projects have contributed significantly to several priority areas vital to regional socio -economic development, 
such as agriculture, health care, industry and environmental protection. During more than 50 years of the RCA 's 
existence, the participating countries and the Agency have accumulated valuable experience of cooperating and 
coordinating nuclear related development activities in the region.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  • RAS1028 Improving the Quality Management Practices in Radiation Processing Facilities for Better Performance and 
Applications (RCA) 2022 -2025 
• RAS1029 Enhancing Regional Capabilities in Advanced Non -Destructive Testing Techniques for  Improved Safety 
and Inspection Performance in Industries (RCA) 2022 -2025 
• RAS5087 Promoting Food Irradiation by Electron Beam and X Ray Technology to Enhance Food Safety, Security 
and Trade (RCA) 2020 -2023 
• RAS5088 Enhancing Crop Productivity and Qualit y through Mutation by Speed Breeding (RCA) 2020 -2023 
• RAS5091 Assessing and Mitigating Agro -Contaminants to Improve Water Quality and Soil Productivity in 
Catchments Using Integrated Isotopic Approaches (RCA) 2022 -2025 
• RAS6096 Empowering Regional Collab oration among Radiotherapy Professionals through Online Clinical Networks 
(RCA) 2020 -2023 
• RAS6097 Enhancing Capacity and Capability for the Production of Cyclotron -Based Radiopharmaceuticals (RCA) 
2020-2023 
• RAS6098 Standardizing Radiotherapy in Palliat ive Care (RCA) 2022 -2025 
• RAS6100 Strengthening Clinical Application of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy (RCA) 2022 -2025 
• RAS6101 Improving the Quality and Safety of Radiation Medicine through Medical Physicist Education and Training 
(RCA) 2022-2025 
• RAS7035 Enhancing Regional Capability for the Effective Management of Ground Water Resources Using Isotopic 
Techniques (RCA) 2020 -2023 
• RAS7037 Enhancing Wetland Management and Sustainable Conservation Planning (RCA) 2020 -2023 
• RAS9092 Strengthening the Capacity to Respond to Radiological Emergencies of Category II and III Facilities (RCA) 
2020-2023 
Website for further information  www.rcaro.org  
Contact point for fur ther information  Derek Davies ( international.liaison@ansto.gov.au ). 
   
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- 10 - Name of programme or project  Indo -Pacific Regulatory Strengthening Program 2018 -2023  
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 Tra de (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 institutions  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 and processes, including through sharing regulatory information. Other beneficiary members include other 
Pacific Island countries.  
Financ ial implications  AUD 14,162,706 million (2018 -2023)  
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 institutional partnerships with Australia 's Therapeutic Goods Administration;  
• TGA support to the Thai FDA regarding the Module 3 qualit y evaluation of Pifeltro and Delstrigo (at their request). 
TGA supplied evaluation reports and clearance summaries, then facilitated 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 Australia, links to the TGA guidance on 
comparative dissolution, advice on the acceptability of manufacturing sites using differ ent processes, and the 
evaluation report summary for the COVID -19 treatment molnupiravir. The advice assisted in expediting the Lao 
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 wa s beneficial in building their 
inspectorate capability and they were keen to undertake more in -depth GMP training to further build their skills to 
regulate manufacturing sites in Lao , PDR . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2022.  
Website for further information  The Indo -Pacific Regulatory Strengthening Program | indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au  
Contact point for further information  Andrew Everett (Andrew Everett andrew.everett@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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- 11 - 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 Health in Cambodia.  
Nature of incentive measure  Funding scholarships for up to 13 ASEAN nationals to comple te 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 th eir 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, diseas e 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  ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellowships | indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au  
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- 12 - 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 Wales, the University of Sydney, James Cook University, the Pacific Community (SPC) and 
other partners.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Tonga; Vanuatu  
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 technology; Other (Skills and knowledge.)  
Output or impact  The completed outcomes of the project include:  
• Launched the Pacific Observatory, which supports regional countries through the dissemination and translation of 
health research and serve as an accessible source of health research data in Fiji and the Pacific. The in -country 
field epidemiology training program has expanded with post -Graduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (PGCFE) 
units reaching 161 individuals (10 7 female) in 8 countries.  
• Conducted a seroprevalence study directly contributed to the successful implementation of a country wide catch -
up immunisation campaign.  
• Provided training, mentorship and capacity for improved infection prevention and control systems, antimicrobial 
stewardship, laboratory capacity for AMR and COVID in major hospitals and national public health laboratories and 
cross sectoral surveillance of  anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use across human and animal 
health.  
• Implemented an SOP for the management of carbapenem resistant infections and audit tools to assess aseptic 
technique.  
• Established a One Health microbiology laboratory training network providing support for understanding AMR across 
human and animal health.  
• Established a Blood Stream Infection Working group (BSIWG) that provides real time update and virtual support 
to Nati onal Referral Hospital (NRH) clinicians and physicians.  
• Developed the Haroman app making short -form guidelines accessible for clinicians at the bedside. 96% of 
participants self -reported changes to their clinical practice in terms of confidence in detectio n and management of 
infectious diseases, utilisation of investigative tests, utilisation of national guidelines and the overall quality of 
clinical practice.  
• Innovated point of care (POC) viral load (VL) testing, allowing clinicians and patients in PNG to receive their VL 
test results on the same day.  
• Completion of a rapid vector control needs assessment tool by 17 Pacific Island countries.  
• Development of a high -quality online vector surveillance and control training curriculum (training has commenced).    
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- 13 - Name of programme or project  Pacific Infectious Disease Prevention (PIDP)  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2023 
Website for further information  Health Security Initiative Mid -Term Progress Report 2017 -2019 (dfat.gov.au)  
https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022 -08/Health  Security Initiative Mid -Term 
Progress Report 2021.pdf  
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- 14 - Name of programme 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 other approved Australian higher education providers.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia; Fiji; Indonesi a; 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 ben eficiary 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, improved 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 tot al of 
105 participants in the Train the Trainer model;  
• Commencement of the first cohort of 8 fellows in the Solomon Islands Field Epidemiology Training 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  Health Security Initiative Mid -Term Progress Report 2017 -2019 ( dfat.gov.au ) 
https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022 -08/Health   
Security Initiative Mid -Term Progress Report 2021.pdf  
Contact point for further information  Nick Harris ( nick.harris@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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- 15 - 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 A ustralian 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 foundation 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 2023.  
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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- 16 - 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)  Timor -Leste  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Institute of Health – East Timor; National University of East Timor; Ministry of Health; Timor -Leste. 
[Timor -Leste is a beneficiary 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 st ronger 
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  1. Improved capacity for clinical and laboratory based communicable disease surveillance in TL that can rapidly 
identify and report on shifts in epidemiology and emerging threats -includ ing ability to PCR test up to 1800 samples 
per day and maintain a turnaround time for results of under 48 hours during COVID -19 pandemic.   
2. Development and implementation of national communicable disease surveillance guidelines published in the 
local lan guage of Tetun. Key examples include IDSR, outbreak management, empiric antibiotic, rheumatic fever and 
rheumatic heart disease, and COVID -19 clinical, surveillance and laboratory guidelines.  
Strengthened operational research capacity in Timor -Leste - 26 Timorese health professionals have undertaken 
Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT IT) modules, and more than 50 have taken part in 
Introduction to Clinical Operational Research (ICOR) workshops  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  May 2018 -June 2023.  
Website for further information  Surveillance Training, Research Opportunities and National Guidelines for communicable disease control in Timor -
Leste | indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat. gov.au  
https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/investments/communicable -disease -control -timor -leste 
Contact point for further information  Francette Dusan ( Francette.dusan@dfat .gov.au ). 
   
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- 17 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) (new phase 2020 -2024)  
Objective or purpose  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) supports the regional implementation and harmonisation of SPS 
measures for plant health and animal health and enhances Australia 's contribution to Pacific agricultural sector growth 
and improving food security through better market access and biosecurity outcomes.  
Entity makin g 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  Biosecurity agencies, agricultural producers, agricultural exporters, and industry stakeholders (phytosanitary 
treatment, shipping, cargo, customs brokers etc) across the Pacific Region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Pacific Community (SPC). Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) and Pacific Heads of Veterinary and Animal 
Production (PHOVAPS) Regional Networks.  
Nature of incentive measure  The program supports the regiona l implementation and harmonisation of SPS measures for plant health and animal 
health through mentoring, capacity building, and technical support. The program facilitates agricultural trade and 
market access through technical support activities, improving the capacity and capability of biosecurity agencies, 
agricultural producers, and agricultural export industries across the region in implementing SPS policies and 
procedures to help apply them in production, trade, and biosecurity.  
Financial implications  AUD 4.4 million.  
Field of technology  Provision of scientific and operational technical support, training, resources, tools, and regional systems to strengthen 
regional sanitary and phytosanitary measures.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)    
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- 18 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) (new phase 2020 -2024)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of the program include:  
• Strengthened capacity and capability of biosecurity agencies (including Biosecurity Solomon Islands) and regional 
organisations to deliver biosecurity border, scientific and te chnical operations to effectively assess and manage 
biosecurity risk and support agricultural trade and market access.  
• Strengthened phytosanitary treatment arrangements at a national and regional level to manage biosecurity risks, 
meet international phyt osanitary standards and facilitate and promote market access and trade in agricultural 
products within the region and to international markets.  
• Improved agricultural supply chain and export pathway biosecurity and phytosanitary arrangements to meet 
international standards, comply with import requirements and sustain market access and trade in agricultural 
products.  
• Strengthened plant pest and animal disease surveillance, diagnostics, data recording and reporting at a national, 
regional, and internation al level through the enhanced Pacific Pest List Database (PLD) to identify biosecurity risks, 
meet international reporting standards and support trade and market access in agricultural products from the Pacific 
Islands.   
• Improved regional biosecurity and agricultural trade and market access communication, awareness, and advocacy 
systems to increase awareness of emerging biosecurity risks and trade and market access opportunities.  
• Strengthened regional cooperation thro ugh better collaboration and coordination to prepare for and respond to 
regional biosecurity risks and incursions.   
• Strengthened sea container phytosanitary treatment arrangements at a national and regional level to mitigate 
biosecurity risks, meet inter national standards and facilitate agricultural exports and market access.  
• Implementation of electronic phytosanitary export certification (ePhyto) at a national and regional level to manage 
biosecurity risks, meet international certification standards, support agricultural exports, and market access.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2024 
Website for further information  Pacific regional – economic growth and private sector development | Australian Gover nment Department of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade (dfat.gov.au)  
https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/pacific/development -assistance/economic -growth -and-private -sector -
develo pment#pacific_biosecurity_partnerships  
Contact point for further information  Chris Dale ( chris.dale@aff.gov.au ); Semy Siakimotu ( semy.siakimotu@aff.gov.au ) 
   
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- 19 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Progr am (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 
2018 -2022)  
Objective or purpose  Private sector development in agriculture in the Pacific. Facilitate trade that benefits Pacific farming households. 
Focus and expertise on market access for trade of pacific products and biosecurity/certification/quality frameworks 
to enable trade.  
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)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Pacific Community  
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 knowledge, services and new practices which 
focus on market linkages; export market access and trade; expor t quality standards, certification and compliance 
with biosecurity regulations.  
PHAMA Plus has been working in Solomon Islands since 2011 to improve market access for the country 's key export 
industries such as cocoa, timber, seafood, coconut and handicraf t, and to promote industry coordination through the 
establishment of industry working groups.  
The Program is now supporting the tree crops (cocoa, coconuts, ngali nuts) and sawn timber sectors to increase the 
quantity and quality exports in ways that benef it farming households, producers, exporters and importers.  
Solomon Islands is the LDC beneficiary Member 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)    
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- 20 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Progr am (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 
2018 -2022)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes of this project include:  
• Improved access to innovations to nearly 4,000 rural households;  
• 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 buildin g local HACCP service provision capacity ; 
• Greater utilization of national expertise ; 
• Trade facilitation support provided to local cocoa exporter Cathliro, which has helped households access 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 the Solomon Islands, the achieved outcomes of this project include:  
• Improved access to innovations to nearly 4,000 rural households;  
• Trade fa cilitation support provided to local cocoa exporter Cathliro, which has helped households access 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 processed 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 val ue-addition.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2026 
Website for further information  Welcome to PHAMA Plus Program  
https://phamaplus.com.au/  
Contact point for further information  Louise Morgan ( louise.morgan@dfat.gov.au )  
   
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- 21 - Name of programme or project  Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQI): Phase 2  
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 second phase of the Project focuses on the elements 
of metrology (including analytical testing) and standardization – needs assessments and preliminary in -situ training.  
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 DISR) and Standards Australia.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Solomon Islands  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Metrology and/or standards bodies in the Solomon Islands are beneficiaries of this project.  
Nature of incentive measure  NMIA involvement: Mentoring and capacity building; the establishment of regional committees to build metrology 
and analytical testing capabilities across the Pacific region.  
Financial implications  Total for 3 -year project TBC (includes other non -LDC and/or no n-WTO member Pacific Islands – Fiji, Marshall islands, 
FSM, Nauru, Niue, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.  
Field of technology  NMI involvement: Metrology (trade measurement), testing - analytical chemistry and (micro)biology.  
Category of technology  Other (Other (Metrology; Analytical sciences))  
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 t o trade in agriculture, fisheries and other priority 
sectors.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  3 years (Phase 1 confirmed for first 5 -6 months). Phase 2 of the project completed end August 2023.  
Website for further inform ation  https://www.forumsec.org/pacific -quality -infrastructure -pqi/ 
Contact point for further information  Angela Samuel ( Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au );Jesse Riddell ( jesse.riddell@standards.org.au ); and 
Caroline Kempeneer ( caroline .kempeneer@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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- 22 - 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; F iji; 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 Auth orities.  
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 2023 -24) over 18 countries . 
Field of technology  Public health.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Knowledge and skills)    
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- 23 - 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 confidence and demand;  
improved immunisation policies, processes and systems;  
• Supported to partner governments to expedite regulatory ap proval for COVID -19 vaccines in Indonesia, Fiji, Lao 
PDR, PNG, the Philippines and Vietnam;  
• Supported the assessment and approval 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 following immunization (AEFIs) and statistical and 
data visualization of signal detection.  
 
The achieved outcomes of this project inclu de: 
• Supported the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services in the safe, effective and efficient COVID -
19 vaccines service delivery, by providing technical assistance in implementing the country 's National Immunisation 
Plans including Vaccina tion 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 coordi nation and efficient use of resources;  
• Prepared Solomon Islands MHMS immunisation electronic Joint Reporting Form (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  End-to-End Support | indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au  
https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/covid -19-vaccine -access/vaccine -support  
Contact point for further information  Andrew Everett ( andrew.everett@dfat.gov.au ). 
   
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- 24 - 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)  Solomon Islands  
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 standardisat ion, 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 relevant 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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- 25 - 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 U nit 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)  Solomon Islands  
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 incentive 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 Au stralia 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 (Kno wledge, 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 techni cal regulations; harmonisation of regulations on the trade in services; increasing 
awareness of investment opportunities in member countries and resolve impediments to investment; implementation 
of regulatory reforms to encourage labour mobility; increasin g the number of private sector trade transactions)  
Output or impact  The outcomes of this project include:  
• Provision of three PACER Plus 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 L abour Mobility Annual Meeting;  
• Recruitment of a labour mobility specialist to the IU;  
• Assistance to Tuvalu and Vanuatu on their ratification of the Agreement.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Oct 2021 – Dec 20 25. 
Website for further information  www.pacerplus.org   
Contact point for further information  Olivia Phongkham ( Olivia.Phongkham@dfat.gov.au ).  
   
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- 26 - 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 479,761.  
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  Completed  
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 for further information  Mr James Pitman ( James.Pitman@industry.gov.au ). 
   
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- 27 - 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 sharing of knowledge, tools, experience and expertise in sustainable water resources management with 
developing countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions i n 
developed country Member  Australian public and private organisations in the water and development sector, including government departments 
and authorities, water service and technology providers, universities and research institutes, industry association s 
and NGOs, and consultants. Examples of Australian Partner organisations 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 policy 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 management;  
• Adoption of more equitable, efficient and environmentally sustainable policies, practices and tools by public, private 
and civil society water actors;  
• Trusted and valued partnerships b etween the Australian water sector and national, regional and/or multilateral 
water related institutions in the Indo -Pacific region and beyond.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2017-2024.  
Website for further information  https://waterpartnership.org.au/  
Contact point for further information   
   
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- 28 - Name of programme or project  Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED)  
Objective or purpose  CAPRED is Australia 's flagship economic development program in Cambodia. Building on lessons learned and drawing 
on comparative advantages from Australia 's two preceding economic programs in Cambodia - 3i: Investing in 
Infrastructure and Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) - CAPRED works with both private sector 
and government institutions to achieve resilient, inclusive and sustainable econom ic growth.  
 
Operating as a facility, CAPRED focuses on three interlinked areas – Agriculture/Agro -processing; Trade, Investment 
and Enterprise Development; and Infrastructure Services. CAPRED supports strengthening markets for innovative 
agriculture input /mechanisation supply which brings agriculture technology from Australia to Cambodian farmers. 
On-farm trials of machinery efficacy are being tested and evaluated to scale -up the market and boost agriculture 
productivity and diversification.   
 
CAPRED is su pporting the Government 's objective to establish an Agri -food Industrial Park (AIP) to increase 
investment in agro -processing and stimulate Cambodia 's economic growth. With CAPRED policy and technical 
assistance, the Government has established an AIP gover nance structure, including secretariat and leadership 
committee, strengthened regulatory capacity, and is building linkages between Cambodian and Australian agencies 
and industrial park operators. The support will also increase innovation capacity in the a gri-food sector through a co -
funding partnership with the Cambodian government and research institutions to support industry with new 
technology adoption, product and market development, safety standard compliance, and export market readiness.   
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 Economy and Finance; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestr y and 
Fisheries; Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of Women 's Affairs; Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and 
Innovation; Electricity of Cambodia; Ministry of Mines and Energy; Council for the Development of Cambodia; the 
private sector and other devel opment partners.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding.  
Financial implications  AUD 87 million.  
Field of technology  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural innovation, productivity and diversification.  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  Key relevant outcomes of this project include:  
• Targeted markets include better linkages and standards that expand sustainable, resilient, and/or inclusive growth 
in CAPRED work areas.  
• Targeted government and private sector organisations adopt selected technologies that enhance sustainable, 
resilient, and/or inclusive growth in CAPRED work areas.  
• Targeted RGC ag encies have better capacity and more incentives to develop and implement evidence -based policies 
that enhance sustainable, resilient, and/or inclusive growth in CAPRED work areas.  
Status of the programme or project  Other (CAPRED: June 2022 -June 2027)  
Duration and timing  CAVAC II: February 2016 – August 2022    
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- 29 - Name of programme or project  Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED)  
Website for further information  https://capred.org/  
https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assistance/economic -recovery -in-cambodia  
Contact point for further information  Sophearun In ( Sophearun.in@dfat.gov.au ) 
 
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