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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 PÁRRAFO 2 DEL  
ARTÍCULO 66 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC  
AUSTRALIA  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación presentada por la delegación de Australia, d e fecha 1 4 de octubre  
de 2016, se distribuye en cumplimiento de las disposiciones  del párrafo 1 de la Decisión relativa a 
la aplicación del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC (IP/C/28).  
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1  EXPOSICIÓN GENERAL  
1.  Australia se ha comprometido a aplicar el párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC . 
Australia 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).  
2.  El presente documento es un informe completo preparado en cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en  
el párrafo 2 del artículo 66  y que actualiza la información de los informes anuales presentados 
en 2012 (IP/C/W/580/Add.2), 2013 (IP/C/W/594/Add.7) , 2014 (IP/C/W/602)  y 2015 
(IP/C/W/611/Add.4) . El informe s e presenta de conformidad con  la Decisión del Consejo de 
los ADPIC de 20 de febrero de 2003 relativa a la a plicación del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del 
Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC (IP/C/28) . De acuerdo con lo dispuesto en  dicha  Decisión, los países 
desarrollados Miembros presentarán informes anuales sobre las medidas adoptadas o previstas en 
cumplimiento de las obligaciones contraídas por ellos en virtud del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 . En el 
informe se hace hincapié en los incentivos que se otorgan expresamente a los PMA o a u n grupo 
de países que incluye  un PMA.  
3.  En el presente informe , por "transferencia de tecnología " se entiende  la formación, la educación 
y la difusión de conocimientos, así como la propiedad intelectual i ncorporada a las mercancías y 
los servicios transferidos, y la difusión de información teórica y práctica  de las empresa s necesaria 
para la fabricación de un producto, la aplicación de un proceso o la prestación de un servicio.  
4.  En el presente informe se ce ntra la atención en las iniciativas adoptadas por Australia para 
ayudar a los PMA a crear las condiciones indispensables para estimular la transferencia de 
tecnología a esos países . 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 informa 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 parte  de los incentivos para la transferencia de tecnología forman parte de 
los programas de asistencia oficial para el desarrollo . Dichos incentivos están en consonancia con 
el objetivo estra tégico de Australia de utilizar la ayuda como catalizador para promover el 
crecimiento económico y reduc ir la pobreza, con especial hincapié en la ayuda para el comercio . IP/C/W/616/Add.1  
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  Desde 2012, el Mecanismo Global de Integración Comercial de Australia ha suministrado  fondos al 
programa de fondos fiduciarios OMPI -Australia , que contribu ye a la transferencia de tecnología y 
conocimientos a los PMA y a los paíse s en desarrollo de la región de l Índico y el Pacífico.  En 
febrero de 2016 el Gobierno de Australia y la OMPI in iciaron una segunda ronda de financiación 
para este programa de la OMPI, por valor de 3 millones de dólares australianos. Está previsto que 
Australia informe sobre las actividades realizadas en esta segunda fase del programa el año que 
viene.  
6.  Entre las emp resas e instituciones que pueden recibir fondos para ejecutar proyectos y 
actividades encaminados a facilitar la transferencia de tecnología  se cuentan organismos e 
instituciones públic os, organizaciones no gubernamentales, consultores y expertos independi entes, 
y universidades y organizaciones de investigación.  
7.  La ayuda que ha proporcionado Australia desde  2006 ha sido ayuda no condicionada, lo que ha 
permitido a organizaciones no australianas participar en licitaciones de contratos para el 
suministro de b ienes y servicios en el marco de los programas de asistencia bilateral y multilateral 
para el desarrollo . La ayuda no condicionada es el mejor medio  de lograr que los recursos  se 
utilicen de manera óptima , que las actividades sean eficaces en función del c osto y que se utilicen 
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 
transferencia de tecnología financiados con ca rgo a la ayuda de Australia no se otorgan 
exclusivamente a instituciones y empresas australianas.  
8.  Australia reconoce que los PMA Miembros están interesados en recibir información sobre  los 
resultados y productos de las actividades de los Miembros que tiene n una dimensión de 
transferencia de tecnología . En el anexo del presente informe se proporcionan  ejemplos concretos 
de programas y proyectos pertinentes que tienen una dimensión de transferencia de tecnología, 
con arreglo al modelo propuesto por los PMA en  el documento IP/C/W/561.  
 
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ANNEX I1 
 
2  AUSTRALIA’S SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANS FER TO LDCS: EXAMPLE S OF BILATERAL INITI ATIVES  
 
Title of project/programme  Africa Food Security Initiative (AFSI): Partnership between CSIRO and BecA  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The AFSI was implemented to address food security challenges, particularly 
agricultural productivity and market development. It seeks to increase agricultural 
productivity through increased investments in agricultural research and 
development.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and the 
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  
Partner enterprises or institutions target ed or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Biosciences east and central Africa (BecA), National Agricultural Research Systems 
from a number of LDCs, and other local partner institutions involved with both BecA 
and those fellows and institutes involved in t he African Biosciences Challenge Fund.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  The following recipients benefit:  Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of 
the Congo , Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania 
and Uganda.  In addition, rec ipients of the African Biosciences Challenge Fund have 
been from national agricultural research institutes and universities in the Central 
African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, 
Eritrea, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Prin cipe, Somalia, South 
Sudan, Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  The current phase of the Partnership has focussed significantly on research of 
agricultural science solutions and developme nt of models and adoption approaches, 
including the use of innovation platforms. The core support phase is providing 
support to embed these approaches with other development partners.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Agricultural science,  bio-science, food safety, improved nutrition and management of 
animal diseases.  
                                                
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Title of project/programme  Africa Food Security Initiative (AFSI): Partnership between CSIRO and BecA  
Type of technology transferred  Value chain analysis, impact assessments, bioinformatics, livestock disease control, 
laboratory management and research skills.  
Expected outpu t related to technology 
transfer  Development and effective adoption of agricultural science innovations, improved 
bioscience research capacity and regional coordination of cross -cutting issues. 
Research and capacity building through the African Biosciences  Challenge Fund is 
being achieved by three streams: hands -on training workshops; fellows for African 
scientists to undertake research at the BecA -International Livestock Research 
Institute Hub, and visits by Hub scientists to countries for institutional ca pacity -
building, to raise awareness of the Hub, and to identify regional needs and talents.  
Outcomes/impact  Improved capacity to address agriculture and food security issues. For the CSIRO -
BecA Partnership, the programme has helped develop a thermo -stable  vaccine for 
sheep and goats; improved cavies breeding and housing practices; and improved 
aflatoxin detection/control.  In addition, the partnership has had success in building 
local research capacity, particularly focussed on new disease resistant plant varieties. 
BecA have also actively sought to recruit female participants as part of their regional -
focussed Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund fellowships and formal training.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A33.4 million  
Duration  The BecA -CSIRO partn ership of AFSI finishes on 31 May 2017.  
Status  Active/ Ongoing  
Contact point for information  http://www.csiro.au/en/About/International/Africa -Middle -East  
 
 
Title of project/ programme  Australia Africa Partnerships Facility Study (AAPF) Tours   
Policy objective and/or purpose  The AAPF was developed to help build the human resources capacity of African 
countries, particularly in areas and ways where Australia has recognized str engths 
and expertise.    
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Title of project/ programme  Australia Africa Partnerships Facility Study (AAPF) Tours   
 Its responsive, flexible approach allows the exchange of skills and knowledge in a 
broad range of African countries and contexts.  The AAPF’s primary tools for 
implementing activities are: technical assistance and advisory support;  training and 
study tours; work placements; research; and grant support for partner -led capacity 
development projects.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterp rises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Africa Australia Research Forum, International Mining for Development Centre, 
Government of Western Australia; Skills DMC  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Officials from African Gover nments, including Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic 
Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, 
Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and 
Zambia . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding of research and training.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Mining skills for development and mining governance.  
Type of technology transferred  Combination of skills and knowledge in the mining sector.  
Expected output re lated to technology 
transfer  In 2015, 36 participants from LDCs  attended mining study tours relevant to 
technology transfer, mining skills development and mining governance.  
 
Additionally, the AAPF helped to strengthen Liberia ’s legal and regulatory 
enviro nment in the mining sector by developing a publicly accessible online cadastral 
system and provide a software system that will enhance cadastral administration.    
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Title of project/ programme  Australia Africa Partnerships Facility Study (AAPF) Tours   
Outcomes/impact  The Mining and Gender study tour examined the gender impacts and challenges 
arising from growth in the extractives sector in Australia and Africa looking at both 
women’s and men’s roles and how they relate to each other to achieve improved 
male/female engagement and industrial, social and economic development.  
 
The Mining and Devel opment Infrastructure Study Tour provided participants with:  
 
 an overview of the types of infrastructure required by large mining and 
energy operations – and associates communities and small business – 
including developed land, energy, water, roads, rail,  ports, airports, and 
community infrastructure including support services such as education, 
health and housing.  
 understanding of the various financing models that can support 
government efforts to develop such infrastructure, including government 
funding , industry funding, public -private partnerships and private 
investment models.  
 appreciation of government roles in the development of mining 
infrastructure, including facilitating private sector investment and providing 
suitable regulatory, planning and c ommunity development frameworks.   
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Approx. $A900,000.  
Duration  Completed.  
Status  Completed.  
Contact point for information  http://www.aa -partnerships.org/  
 
Project/progr amme title  Australia Awards  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by 
the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an 
opportunity to undertake study, r esearch and professional development. They 
include long -term awards (e.g. the Australia Awards Scholarships, and the Australia 
Awards Pacific Scholarships) and short -term awards (such as the Australia Awards 
Fellowships).    
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Project/progr amme title  Australia Awards  
Government agencies or institutio ns 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Australian tertiary institutions and Australian host organizations (private, publ ic and 
non-government organizations).  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  407 recipients from  28 LDCs for 2016 .  
 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding for scholarships enabling citizens of LDCs to undertake study in 
Austr alia. In the cases of the Australia Awards Fellowships, Australian organizations 
must apply for funding (targeting individuals from partner countries) to deliver 
programmes through a competitive grant process.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activi ties Education and training.  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and skills.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Awards complete good quality education, training and professional development and 
research activities, building capacity and promoting an educated workforce that helps 
build and sustain economic development and a stronger technological base. For 
example, the Awards fund vocational scholarships in trades, hospitality and 
community service through the Australia Pacific Technical C ollege.  
Outcomes/impact  Australia Awards are intended to strengthen human resource development capacity, 
build partnerships and linkages, address regional priority issues and contribute to 
long-term development needs in partner countries.  
Expenses (AUD/$ A) Approximately $A81 million for Awards for recipients in LDC countries in FY  2015-16.   
Duration  Ongoing  
Status  Under implementation  
Contact point for information  http://dfat.gov.au/people -to-people/australia -awards/pages/australia -awards -
scholarships.aspx  
 
   
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Table A: Australia Awards managed globally by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio for LDCs, 2016  intake  
 
Least Developed Country  Long -term  Short -term  Total Number of Awards  
Bangladesh  1 22 23 
Bhutan  1 20 21 
Burkina Faso  0 2 2 
Cambodia  49 0 49 
Comoros  0 2 2 
Ethiopia  0 7 7 
Guinea  0 1 1 
Kiribati  33 0 33 
Lao PDR  48 0 48 
Lesotho  0 1 1 
Liberia  0 3 3 
Madagas car 2 6 8 
Malawi  4 14 18 
Mali 0 1 1 
Mozambique  4 2 6 
Myanmar  22 0 22 
Nepal  2 37 39 
Niger  0 1 1 
Senegal  0 1 1 
Sierra Leone  0 2 2 
Solomon Islands  33 0 33 
Somalia  0 2 2 
United Republic of Tanzania  7 14 21   
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Least Developed Country  Long -term  Short -term  Total Number of Awards  
Timor -Leste  16 0 16 
Tuvalu  16 0 16 
Ugand a 0 10 10 
Vanuatu  9 0 9 
Zambia  5 7 12 
Total  252 155 407 
 
 
Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Programme to Improve  
Food Security in Myanmar  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To build research knowledge and capacity to improve foo d production 
techniques by male and female small -holder farmers and fishers, agricultural 
universities and institutions, as well as the capacity of government to use 
knowledge generated in the field to inform policy and decisions.  
Government agencies or i nstitutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the 
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor)  Ministry of Fisheries, Livestock and Rural Development; Ministry of Agriculture 
and Irrigation; Yezin Agricultural University; Yezin University of Veterinary 
Science; Rangoon University  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Myanmar  
Types of incentives meas ures for 
technology transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Agriculture, fisheries, livestock and rural development.  
Type of technology transferred  Agricultural research.    
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Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Programme to Improve  
Food Security in Myanmar  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Increased research and extension capacity in institutions and individuals in 
Myanmar; increased access to improved technologies, including crop 
germplasm, animal health products, and agronomic practices.  
Outcomes/impact   The outcomes of the Research P rogramme are:  
 increased and sustained productivity of rice cropping systems in the Ayeyarwady 
Delta;  
 increased quality and nutritional value of seeds, dissemination of new and 
improved varieties, improved legume farming systems and enhanced capacity for 
research and development in relevant agencies;  
 improved livelihoods of small -scale livestock producers in the Central Dry Zone by 
enhancing management, nutrition and health of small ruminants, indigenous cattle 
and village poultry;  
 improved capacity for mana gement of Myanmar’s inland capture and culture 
fisheries and the emergence of co -management of fisheries and small -scale 
aquaculture as the cornerstone of rural food security and livelihoods;  
 integrated understanding of farmer livelihoods and household dri vers of decision 
making and change into agricultural research and extension services in the Central 
Dry Zone and Ayeyarwady Delta regions;  
 identification and implementation of effective farmer extension methodologies for 
agricultural technological change a nd adoption; and  
 a needs and demands -based analysis of human resource development and the 
identification of cost -effective capacity building interventions in rural/agricultural 
development.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A12 million  
Duration  2011-2016 
Status  Under implementation    
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Programme (CAVAC)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 CAVAC is increasing agricultural production and smallholder income in Cambodian 
provinces – Kampong Thom, K ampot and Takeo (Phase I), 2010 - 2015 and  Prey 
Veng, Tboung Khmum, Kandal and Takeo (Phase II), 2016 – 2021.  
 
CAVAC is constructing and rehabilitating irrigation schemes and providing farmers 
with access to agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, pestic ides and training in modern 
farming techniques. It is addressing key systemic failures along the agriculture value 
chain from supplier to consumer.  
 
To enable higher productivity and incomes, CAVAC is strengthening market 
connections that promote greater investment and add value along specific product 
value chains that link suppliers to farmers and farmers to consumers.  
Innovations with the private sector help to improve their business and at the same 
time help farmers to access better solutions for farmin g. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted 
or eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Key stakeholders include Cambodian Ministry o f Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 
the Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Cambodian Provincial 
Departments, and private sector and other development partners in the Cambodian 
agriculture sector.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Cambodia  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural yield.  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and expertise.    
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Programme (CAVAC)  
Outcomes/impact  
 For example, CAVAC I, 2010 – 2015 : 
 
 Concluded successfully, exceeding its expectations, according to its Activity Completion 
Report and Independent Mid -Term Review in 2012.  
 partnered with 12 fertilizer companies to assist retailers and ag ents to give better advice 
to farmers about what type of fertilizer to use and when. CAVAC helps the companies 
see the business case for providing better information and develops tailored strategies 
for each company to help improve the knowledge and skills  of staff and agents;  
 worked with two companies to conduct media market research and analyse consumption 
patterns, and a third company to produce a television series related to agriculture. As 
companies see the market size of rural consumers and their tast es, research and 
production companies can sell their products and support dissemination of farming 
practice information;  
 partnered with a range of seed companies, private producers and associations to help 
them innovate in seed production, demonstration an d marketing practices;  
 worked with pesticide companies to help them and their retailers boost the knowledge of 
farmers on the safe use of pesticides, providing benefits to health and crop yields, and 
reducing environmental degradation;  
 partnered with appr oximately 40 private companies to improve agricultural inputs for 
farmers to increase their rice yields and incomes through improving their retailers 
capacity, field demonstrations and experiments. Through the retailers training, farmers 
were provided with  knowledge and skills on how to properly apply fertilizer and pesticide 
and select better yield seed. The project’s impact assessment indicates high adoption 
rate of new farming practice by farmers;  
 provided skills for around 3,580 model farmers, who will  then share innovative 
knowledge and experience with other farmers;    
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Programme (CAVAC)  
  supported the development of a rice pest and disease diagnostic tool, Cambodia’s first 
diagnostic tool to control pest and provide disease solutions. Eight Cambodian companies 
have sign ed agreements with CAVAC to implement this pest control tool; and  
 established and trained 20 Farmer Water Users Communities management committees 
to sustainably operate and maintain irrigation schemes supported by the Australian 
Government.  
For example, C AVAC II, 2016 – 2021:  
 
 Will build on success and lessons learnt from CAVAC I;  
 document and disseminate results and impacts of CAVAC I through a workshop for 
stakeholders working agriculture sector;  
 completed design and started the construction of seven irr igation schemes in new 
provinces of Kandal, Prey Veng and Takeo and Tboung Khmum;  
 has its 2016 Annual Work Plan approved by the National Steering Committee (NSC) in 
April 2016;  
 will plan to expand to other crops such as cassava and maize to increase farmer  
incomes;  
 will continue to partner with private businesses to provide farmers with access to better 
advice and solutions on modern farming practices.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  CAVAC I: $A61.3 million  
CAVAC II: $A98.7 million  
Duration  
 CAVAC I: J anuary 2010 to December 2015  
CAVAC II: February 2016 – December 2021    
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Programme (CAVAC)  
Status  
 CAVAC I: Completed in December 2015  
CAVAC II: Ongoing  
Contact point for information  
(e.g. website address)  http://dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assistance/Pages/agriculture -rural-
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Title of project/programme  Community -Based Climate Change Action Grant s Programme  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The purpose of this Grants Programme is to help build the resilience of communities 
to the impacts of climate change through community -based disaster risk reduction, 
food and water security, agricultural product ivity and ecosystem -based adaptation 
activities.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor ) Australian and international non -governmental organizations and some partner 
government institutions.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Timor -Leste  and Vanuatu . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Financing t hrough Official Development Assistance.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Climate change, agricultural productivity and food security.  
Type of technology transferred  Skills and knowledge in climate adaptation, small scale technologies suc h as climate 
resilient agricultural technologies and methodologies.  
Outcomes related to technology transfer  Most projects had a small component dedicated to the transfer of small -scale 
technologies, such as climate resilient agricultural technologies.    
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Title of project/programme  Community -Based Climate Change Action Grant s Programme  
Outcomes/impact   Improved livelihoods and food security:  
 improved resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change;  
 improved knowledge, attitude and practice towards Climate Change Adaptation.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A30 million  
Durati on 2012-2016 
Status  Concluded in March 2016  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration project  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration project aims to improve food security 
and climate resilience in smallholder farming systems in East Africa.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in partnership with World Vision Australia 
and its affiliates in East Africa.  
Partner e nterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Rwanda Natural Resource Authority, Rwanda Environment Management Authority, 
and community -based organizations and farmers in Rwanda and Uganda.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Rwanda and Uganda.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Training provided through local workshops to farmer groups and "incentive" kits 
provided to local community -based organizations to encourage more productive use 
of farmland.  
Field or  sector of technology transfer 
activities  Smallholder agriculture (both crop and livestock).  
Type of technology transferred  Techniques to support active natural regeneration and management of vegetation 
(trees and shrubs) in degraded lands by farmers.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Farmers and extension officers provided with appropriate techniques and tools to 
increase the value and quantity of woody vegetation on farmlands, with appropriate 
supporting policies developed.    
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Title of project/programme  Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration project  
Outcomes/impact  This Project is demonstrating good results at early stages of implementation. Initial 
results have included a reported increase in availability of forage for livestock and 
improved soil and water conservation. On -farm implementation commenced in late 
2013, with training for 1,415 men, women and children from Uganda and 1,853 
from Rwanda.  
 
Since the beginning of the programme to date, over 31,456 have adopted FMNR 
technology, including 4,520 in Uganda and 17,593 in Rwanda.  
 
Land under FMNR implementation in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania has also 
gone up significantly, from 3,537 in 2014 to over 4,090.5 hectares today – including 
an increase of 30.5 hectares in Rwanda and 214 hectares in Uganda.  
 
Demand for training on FMNR has equally increased over the beneficiary 
communities. Farmers are reporting increased benefits, many of the families 
practicing FMNR are experiencing increased household incomes from increased crop 
yields, livestock feed and timber.   
 
 Results from FMNR in East Africa have been used to replicate and scale -up FMNR in 
Southern Africa. On 14 -17 April 2015, World Vision and ICRAF delivered an 
international conference in Malawi dubbed "Beating Famine". Experiences and 
lessons shared and partnerships built during the conference, are be ing used to 
catalyse actions to reverse land degradation among the small -holder farmers in 
Southern Africa.   
 
A number of local workshops with farmers, industry and government representation 
have also taken place in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as training for Rwandan 
community extension agents and local champions from institutions such as the 
Rwanda Natural Resource Authority and the Rwanda Environment Management 
Authority.  
 
Further, incentive packages have been provided to a number of local community -
based organizations, which have included items for farming.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Full programme value: $A1.5 million, including support to two other African 
developing countries.  
   
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Title of project/programme  Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration project  
The LDC targeted funding is for Rwanda ($A43, 112) and Uganda ($ A621,992).  
Duration  December 2012 - December 2015.  
Completed December 2015.  
 
 
Title of project  Government Partnership for Development Programme  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Government Partnerships for Development is a competitive funding programme w hich draws on 
Australian public sector expertise to assist public sector organizations in developing country 
partners undertake their critical role in encouraging sustainable and inclusive economic growth 
and reducing poverty.  
Government agencies or insti tutions providing incentives 
for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  Australian public sector organizations (including at federal and sub -federal levels) 
statutory and state -owned bodies, and publicly -funded universities.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  In general, the GPFD targets public sector organizations in an eligible developing 
country or region, with a geographic focus on the Indian Ocean , Asia and Pacific 
regions, as well as high -level intergovernmental organizations within this geographic 
focus. Among the activities currently being funded are activities in Bangladesh, 
Myanmar and Timor -Leste.  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Funding of activities including training programmes, seminars and workshops, 
secondments, internships, peer -to-peer exchanges, and applied policy research.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Public sector  
Type of technology tran sferred  Transfer of skills and knowledge.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Activities currently being funded include:  
 
 Enhancing the institutional capacity of APEC public -private partnership agencies;  
  
 improving the expertise of senior off icials in the Bangladesh  energy and power sectors;  
 
 improving the quality of research capacity in a university in  Myanmar ;  
   
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Title of project  Government Partnership for Development Programme  
 identifying management techniques to increase the production of village poultry in 
Timor -Leste ; and  
 
 enhancing ocean governance for  sustainable economic development through maritime 
boundary delimitation and marine spatial planning in the Pacific . 
Outcomes/impact  The impact is enhanced capacity within partnered public sector organizations.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A41,71 0,870.04 from 2013 to 2018  
Duration  Activities may run for up to four years.  
Status  Rounds run in 2013 and 2014 only.  
Contact point for information  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade gpfd@dfat.gov.au   
 
 
Title of project/programme  
 Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To assist plant health scientists to devise scientifically credible pest surveillance 
activities.  
Government agencies or institu tions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, and Australian Centre for 
International Agricultural Research  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Australian  Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  LDC members in the Indo -Pacific region, including Bangladesh and Lao PDR . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding of research and tr aining.    
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Title of project/programme  
 Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Type of technology transferred  Combination of best practice, skills and knowledge on surveillance for plant pests.  
Expected output related to technolo gy 
transfer  Development of a manual (Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the 
Pacific).  
Outcomes/impact  
 This manual will assist plant health scientists to devise surveillance programmes and 
to transmit specimens to the laboratory for i dentification and preservation. The 
Guidelines provides explanatory text, a decision tree and numerous ‘best -practice’ 
case studies to assist scientists to operationalise the general prescriptions of several 
International Phytosanitary Standards, especiall y ISPM 5 and ISPM 6.  
 
Laotian, French and Arabic translations of the Guidelines are underway. It is 
anticipated that the Guidelines will be translated into Hindi and Bengali.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A165,000.  
Duration  December 2015 - 2017 
Status Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website 
address)  http://aciar.gov.au/publication/mn119  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water 
scarce environments through adaptive research  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Afghan communities living in water restricted areas benefit from improved and 
sustainable food security and agricultural productivity.  
Government agencies or institutions  
providing incentives for technology transfer  Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Department of 
Foreign Affairs and Trade    
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Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water 
scarce environments through adaptive research  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  International Maiz e and Wheat Improvement Centre, the International Centre for 
Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, and the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, 
Irrigation and Livestock.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Afghanistan  
Types of incentives measures for tec hnology 
transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Agriculture, livestock and rural development.  
Type of technology transferred  Seed breeding and improvement, seed production, livestock management, fodder 
management, w atershed management, and dry land agronomic practices.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Farmers (men and women) incorporating new varieties in their annual planting.  
 
Area planted and productivity benefits achieved by farmers incorporating n ew 
varieties.  
 
Accessibility of new varieties to farmers.  
 
Policy commitment and improved capacity of Afghan agencies to run their own 
varietal testing programme.  
 
Increased water availability, reduced soil erosion and reduced conflict, arising from 
the pr omotion of better catchment management options.  
 
Number and percentage of farmers (men and women) incorporating new 
conservation options in their farming system.  
 
Area to be benefitted and productivity gains to be achieved, by farmers incorporating 
new con servation options.  
 
Accessibility of new forage and fodder options to farmers.    
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Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water 
scarce environments through adaptive research  
Outcomes/impact  Increased quality and availability of improved wheat and maize varieties adapted to 
the irrigated and rain -fed farming systems of Afghanistan.  
 
Improved use of water resources by households dependent on dry -land agricultural 
production through integrated watershed development and capacity building.  
 
Increased availability of feed resources adapted for low water use as supplementary 
feed in the crop -livestock syst ems of Afghanistan which are increasingly constrained 
by water availability.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A17.735 million.  
Duration  2012-2017 
Status  Under implementation  
Contact point  http://aciar.gov.au/  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Irradiation for Managing Phytosanitary Risk Workshop  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To promote understanding and confidence in the use of ionizing radiation 
(“irradiation”) as a phytosanitary treatment.  
Government agencies o r institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  NSW Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Department of H ealth, Food 
Standards Australia New Zealand, Plant Health Australia, Steritech Pty Ltd, 
Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear 
Safety Agency  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Financing through Department of Agriculture and Water Resources    
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Title of project/programme  Irradiation for Managing Phytosanitary Risk Workshop  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Food security and agricultural productivity  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge tra nsfer through a workshop to promote: (a) understanding of the 
methodology and effects of irradiation on plant commodities; and (b)  confidence in 
the safety of irradiation facilities and Australia’s management of phytosanitary risk.  
Expected output related  to technology 
transfer  Understanding of: principles and practice of irradiation to manage phytosanitary risk 
for fresh agricultural commodities; commercial and consumer acceptance; roles and 
responsibilities of regulatory authorities; practical aspects of  pathway and quality 
management of goods undergoing irradiation; dosimetry; monitoring and facility 
safety skills; use of irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment for managing risk in 
trade of agricultural commodities between Australia and Asia -Pacific nei ghbours.  
Outcomes/impact  The activity  highlighted Australia’s recent work to establish secure, export pathways 
for irradiated agricultural commodities and provided an opportunity to discuss 
consumer acceptance and commercial impediments for irradiated com modities.  
 
The activity introduced ASEAN agencies to a phytosanitary treatment which they can 
utilise to expand their market opportunities.  
 
The activity transfers innovative protocols and technologies to developing countries, 
providing trade opportunities  for agricultural commodities, and thus improving 
livelihoods in poor, rural communities.  
 
The activity also promotes the adoption of harmonized phytosanitary measures and 
protocols in the ASEAN region, which will assist realization of economic benefits 
anticipated from the advent of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A96,000  
Duration  June 2016  
Status  Completed.  
 
   
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Title of project/programme  Safety Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities, under the auspices of the  
Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Strengthening of nuclear and radiation safety.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO)  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  The Forum for Nuclear Cooperation (FNCA) in Asia is a Japan -led cooperation 
framework for peaceful use of nuclear technology in Asia. The cooperation consists of 
FNCA meetings and the project activities with the participation of Australia, 
Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, 
Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Bangladesh  
Types of incentives m easures for technology 
transfer  Provision of expertise by ANSTO in the technology area of safety management 
systems of nuclear facilities and provision of funding for the Bangladeshi officials to 
participate in regional meetings.  
Field or sector of techno logy transfer 
activities  Safe operation of nuclear facilities.  
Type of technology transferred  
 
 Technical knowledge on safety management systems, as they apply to nuclear 
facilities (specifically research reactors), through peer review methodologies and 
guidance documents.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Operators of nuclear facilities in Bangladesh more capable and prepared to run their 
facilities according to good, established principle of safety management systems.  
Outcomes/impact  Safer  workplace and community, extending regionally.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A51,000 annually, shared amongst all nine Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia 
developing member countries, including Bangladesh.  
Duration  2009-2016 
Status  Nuclear faci lity (research reactor) in Bangladesh was peer reviewed in May  2014 with 
improvements to their Safety Management Systems reported by Bangladesh at the 
subsequent peer review meeting held in Vietnam in June 2015. Bangladesh will 
participate, with funding su pport from ANSTO, at the final project workshop and peer 
review meeting planned to be held in Bangkok in October 2016.    
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3  AUSTRALIA’S SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANS FER TO LDCS: EXAMPLE S OF MULTILATERAL AN D REGIONAL INITIATIV ES 
 
Title of project/prog ramme  
 ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 Enhance the capacity of ASEAN countries to identify plant pests and diseases, 
promote regional networking of diagnostic capacity; and stimulate the adoption of 
new, diagnost ic techniques.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Commonwealth Scientific and  Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO); 
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Victorian Department of 
Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources; Australian Museum.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  
 ASEAN members including Cambo dia, Lao PDR  and Myanmar . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Financing through the ASEAN -Australia -New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) 
Economic Cooperation Work Programme (ECWP).  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Type of technology transferred  
 Combination of skills and knowledge transfer through workshops and specialist 
training on diagnostics of plant pests and diseases, and procurement of equipment, 
including remote micro scopy technologies and digital imaging equipment.  
                                                
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Title of project/prog ramme  
 ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Improve the skills of front -line identifiers and specialist diagnosticians to identify 
plant pests and diseases, and develop low -cost, diagnostic resources. D evelopment 
and implementation of the ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network. Networked, 
diagnostic capacity to provide credibility to national pest lists required by ASEAN 
countries to gain access to international markets and develop a risk -based approach 
to qu arantine policy. It is anticipated that enhanced diagnostic capacity will 
contribute to the removal of unwarranted SPS barriers to trade within the AANZFTA 
zone.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Between October 2015 and September 2016, plant health activities funded by t he 
AECWP have included:  
 
 Diagnostic training activities on ascomycete fungi, immature Lepidoptera, cotton leafroll 
dwarf virus, weed identification and risk assessment, DNA extraction and barcoding, 
digital imaging and flies; and  
 pest nematodes surveys in Cambodia and Lao PDR.  
Equipment (e.g. microscopes, digital cameras, laboratory consumables, chemicals, 
extraction kits, survey materials, literature, etc.) was procured in association with 
training activities and remote microscopy technologies deployed.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  
 $A475,000. Note the funds allocated refer to listed activities only; funding is 
available for additional activities until June 2018.  
Duration  Until June 2018  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information  http://www.ard n.info/  
 
   
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Title of project/programme  Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology 
Forum (APLMF)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology 
Forum (APLMF) are  the two peak regional bodies for metrology. These programmes 
aim to strengthen regional metrology infrastructure, specifically scientific 
measurement capabilities and legal metrology frameworks. In so doing, they help to 
ensure a sound regional measuremen t infrastructure that underpins the reduction of 
technical barriers to trade, to assure the quality of imports into Australia and to 
facilitate trade within the region.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  The D epartment of Industry, Innovation and Science through the National 
Measurement Institute (NMI), plus designated institutes responsible for ionising 
radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization and the 
Australian Radiation Pro tection and Nuclear Safety Agency). The National 
Measurement Institute is Australia’s official member of these programmes.  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Counterpart national metrology institutes, des ignated institutes within national 
measurement systems and national legal metrology authorities.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Counterpart metrology institutes are located in Bangladesh , Cambodia , Lao PDR 
and Nepal . Staff members from Myanmar and Bhut an (which have not yet joined 
the APLMF and APMP) also participated in training courses over this period.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Technical training to develop scientific and legal metrological capabilities, 
management and lea dership training. Support for participation in international and 
regional measurement comparison programmes to demonstrate capabilities.  
 
Incentive measures include training courses and attachments, workshops and 
seminars.  
Field or sector of technology tr ansfer 
activities  Scientific and legal metrology. Examples of sectors where measurement capability 
development is being prioritized include health, environment, food safety, and 
energy.    
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Title of project/programme  Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology 
Forum (APLMF)  
Type of technology transferred  Metrology expertise (scientific and le gal), strategic planning, stakeholder 
engagement and management/leadership skills, and equipment to support legal 
metrology.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Example outputs include goods and services that are based on internationally recogn ized 
measurement capabilities and internationally harmonized regulatory frameworks that are made 
available within these economies and to the international community, including Australia.  
 
Activities targeting the listed LDCs conducted over the reporting pe riod have comprised training 
courses, workshops and seminars in scientific and legal metrology. Many of these activities are 
scheduled alongside APMP and APMLF meetings.  
Outcomes/impact  Harmonization and international recognition of metrology infrastructu re 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 technolog y capabilities.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD)  Activities have been funded through various government agencies and international bodies, 
including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, through APMP funds, and by APEC, the 
World Bank, and the Germ an national metrology institute, PTB. The NMI is not funded to 
undertake these activities other than providing in -kind support.  
Duration  APMP was established in 1977.  Australia joined in 1980 and remains actively engaged, including 
in its role as the Ch air from November 2012 to November 2016. APLMF was established in 1994. 
Australia was a founding member, the inaugural President and remains actively engaged.  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point  http://www.apmpweb.org/  and http://www.aplmf.org/  
   
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Title of project/programme  The Clean Energy Ministerial and the Clean Energy Solutions Centre  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The Clean Energy Ministerial was launched in 2009 to bring to gether Ministers and 
stakeholders from major economies to promote policies and programmes that 
advance clean energy technologies, including energy efficiency, and to share lessons 
learned and information on best practice.   
Government agencies or institut ions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  The Department of Environment and Energy leads the Australian Government’s 
engagement in the Clean Energy Ministerial.  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Australia co -leads and co -funds the Clean Energy Solutions Centre, an initiative 
under the Clean Energy Ministerial, with the US Department of Energy.  
 
The Clean Energy Solutions Centre is delivered by the US National Renewable Energy 
Laboratory.  
Targete d LDC Members (Transferee)  Various LDCs.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Co-funding of the Clean Energy Solutions Centre.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Clean energy and energy efficiency.  
Type of technology trans ferred  The Clean Energy Solutions Centre is an online knowledge sharing platform 
showcasing best practice clean energy policies, data and analysis, and fostering 
policy innovation.  
 
The Clean Energy Solutions Centre offers resources and services appropria te to a 
global audience but recognizes the importance of tailored information addressing 
regional and local issues. The Clean Energy Solution Centre’s Ask an Expert  service 
offers policy makers the opportunity to engage with experienced clean energy and 
energy efficiency professionals to address specific policy issues.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  The Ask an Expert service has provided advice to representatives from over forty 
countries, many of which are LDCs , assisting them develop pol icies to better 
absorb clean energy technologies within their energy systems.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD)  $A1.8 million to support the renewable energy and energy efficiency components of 
the Clean Energy Solutions Centre.    
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Title of project/programme  The Clean Energy Ministerial and the Clean Energy Solutions Centre  
Duration  In 2010, Australia  committed funding for five years. The third funding agreement 
between Australia and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory has just 
commenced in 2015 and is expected to be finalised by August 2017.  
Contact point  https://cleanenergysolutions.org/about  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  GGGI is an international organization that works to ensure systematic, long -term and 
catalytic cha nge toward green growth in developing and emerging countries, 
including LDCs.  GGGI does this by working with developing and emerging countries 
to design and deliver programmes and services that demonstrate new pathways to 
green growth, including by buildi ng institutional capacity and developing green 
growth policy, strengthening peer -to-peer learning and knowledge sharing, and 
engaging private investors and public donors.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Various  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  The following LDCs currently partnering with the Institute are Cambodia, Ethiopia, 
Kiribat i, Lao PDR, Mozambique, Myanmar,  Nepal, Rwanda, Senegal,  Uganda 
and Vanuatu.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Institutional capacity building to plan for and deliver green growth initiatives; and 
development of National Finance Vehicle s which will leverage financing for green 
growth technologies and initiatives.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Clean technology, renewable energy technology, energy efficiency, and urban 
development and water efficiency, and land/forests  mitigation and management.    
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Title of project/programme  Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge in the form of advisory services about the policies, regulations, 
technology transfer and new market opportunities to achieve green growth 
objectives.  
Expected output related to technol ogy 
transfer  GGGI’s operating model embeds technical staff in developing country government 
ministries. By becoming a trusted advisor to government, GGGI builds close working 
relationships with country governments to assist with transfer of green growth 
knowledge and advice, including technology transfer.  
Outcomes/impact  GGGI has, for example, developed plans and conducted pre -feasibility studies for 
innovative technological transfer at country level, undertaken capacity development 
activities, assisted to  develop technology projects and activities to access financing, 
and conducted knowledge -sharing exercises on policy and institutional frameworks 
conducive to technological innovation.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A28.3 million (between 2011 -12 and  2015-16) 
Duration  2012-2016 
Status  Australia’s Financial Year 2014 -15 contribution of AUD18.3 million secures Australia’s 
membership on GGGI’s Council for 2014, 2015 and 2016, in accordance with the 
multi-year contribution agreement. Australia is consid ering renewing funding to GGGI 
for the period 2017 -18 to 2019 -20 
Contact point  http://gggi.org/  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Green Climate Fund (GCF)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 The GCF is the world’s largest inte rnational fund for supporting developing countries response to 
climate change. All developing countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on 
Climate Change are eligible to apply for GCF resources to assist them to reduce emissions and 
adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. The GCF aims to divide its financing equally 
across low -emissions and climate -resilient investments, taking into account the needs of 
developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of  climate change, 
including least developed countries.    
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Title of project/programme  Green Climate Fund (GCF)  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  N/A 
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  
 As of September 2016, the GCF  had accredited 33 entities to implement GCF 
projects and programmes, including the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional 
Environment Programme, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Rwanda, the Ministry 
of Finance and Economic Development of Ethiopia, the Af rican Finance Corporation, 
the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the 
United Nations Environment Programme, the Asian Development Bank, and the 
World Bank. See following link for details: 
http://www.greenclimate.fund/partners/accredited -entities  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  
 All LDCs are eligible to receive GCF support. Over time, the GCF aims to dedicate half 
of its adaptation investments to LD Cs, small island developing states, and African 
nations.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  
 Institutional capacity building to plan for and implement climate change 
technologies. Provision of grants, concessional loans, guarantees and equity 
investments to support and de -risk climate change technologies.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Renewable energy, energy efficiency, buildings, transport, land use and agriculture, 
deforestation, infrastructure.  
Type of technolog y transferred  
 N/A – The GCF is yet to disburse funds to approved projects and programmes, 
however, it has approved proposals targeting renewable energy, energy efficiency, 
and agriculture.  
Outcomes/impact  N/A 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Australia  has pledged $A200 million to the GCF over 2014 -15 to 2017 -18. 
Duration  Ongoing  
Status  Australia has paid AUD130 million of its AUD200 million pledge.   
Contact point for information (e.g. website 
address)  http://www.greenclimate.fund/home  
   
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Title of project/programme  International Fund for Cultural Diversity  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 To support Australia’s obligations in implementing the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection 
and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, Australia made additional voluntary 
contributions (of 1% of its total contribution to the UNESCO budget ) to the UNESCO International 
Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) in 2016, 2013 and 2011.  
The IFCD promotes sus tainable development and poverty reduction by funding projects in 
developing countries that foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors. It supports activities 
such as the development and implementation of cultural policies, capacity -building for cult ural 
entrepreneurs, the mapping of cultural industries and the creation of new cultural industry 
business models.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  The Department of Communications and the Arts through UNESC O and member parties to the 
2005 Convention.  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Funding to LCDs is provided through 2005 Convention member party contributions to the 
International Fund for Cultural Diversi ty (IFCD).  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Various LDC member parties to the 2005 Diversity Convention.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  
 The IFCD is a multi -donor fund established to promote sustainable development and poverty 
reduction in developing countries through support to projects that aim to foster the emergence of 
a dynamic cultural sector. For example, funding is provided to promote grassroots micro -
initiatives, capacity building and knowledge sharing in the arts and cult ural sectors for activities 
which contribute to cultural and economic development in LDCs.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities   Creative industries, arts and cultural sectors.  
Type of technology transferred  
 Capacity building, knowledge and  skills transfer for LDC creative industries, and the 
arts and cultural sectors.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Since 2010, the International Fund for Diversity has contributed US$ 5.8 million in funding for 84 
projects in 49 developing countries to promote dynamic cu ltural sectors, revitalize the local 
economy and create positive social change.    
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Title of project/programme  International Fund for Cultural Diversity  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  
 Australia’s voluntary contributions to the IFCD include:  
2016: $A93,000  
2013: $A80,000  
2011: $A80,000  
Total to date: $A253,000  
Duration  
 The IFCD is ongoing, but Australia provides funds on a one -off basis  
Contact point for information (e.g. website 
address)  http://en.unesco.org/creativity/ifcd  and 
ifcd.convention2005@unesco.org   
 
 
Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Strengthening the Effectiveness 
and Extent of Medical Physics Education and Training  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The purpose of this  project is to increase the number of qualified medical physicists 
in the Asia -Pacific region through the development of an e -learning platform to allow 
regionally remote medical physicists and training residents to have access to online 
resources and to p articipate in supervised training programmes.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  The Canberra Hospital leads the project and is supported by professional members of 
the Australasian College of Physical Scienti sts and Engineers in Medicine. The 
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) provide 
governance and administrative support to the project leader.  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and 
Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA). 
The RCA is an In tergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia 
and the Pacific. It is a technical cooperation agreement helping to transfer nuclear 
technologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the 
region.    
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Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Strengthening the Effectiveness 
and Extent of Medical Physics Education and Training  
Targeted LDC Memb ers (Transferee)  This programme is available to all 22 members of the Regional Cooperative 
Agreement. During this reporting period, participants from Myanmar (1) and one 
participant from Cambodia (1) were involved in this programme. Participants from 
Bangl adesh (2), and Nepal (1) have also participated in previous years.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Provision of expertise by Canberra Hospital senior medical physicist and the 
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers  in Medicine. The expertise is 
delivered by a series of training courses, technical meetings and expert missions over 
the course of the project.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Safe and effective utilization of nuclear technology in the health care sector within 
the Asia -Pacific region.  
Type of technology transferred  Technical knowledge on the safe application of nuclear techniques in health care 
facilities, and the method of delivering that technical knowledge.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Participants are able to effectively and reliably access training material via an e -
learning platform that has been developed to train medical physicists and training 
residents. Increased capacity in cancer treatment and medical imag ing in participant 
countries; the effective introduction of advanced techniques for both treatment and 
medical imaging; and improved and upgraded safe operating practices and technical 
standards with respect to medical physics.  
Outcomes/impact  Greater acc ess to medical physics training materials in participant countries, however 
Nepal  has made specific progress in developing guidelines for assessment and 
certification of medical physics trainees, and an e -learning pilot was launched in 
Bangladesh.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A14,000 of in -kind contributions by Australian agencies to the project through 
hosting a project meeting in Canberra and participating in expert meetings in other 
RCA countries. There was no direct distribution of funding.  
Duration  2014-2017 
Status  Ongoing  
 
   
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Title of project/programme  
 Support for Industry Service Organizations Programme  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 Relevant activities under this Programme include standards development and 
capacity building for particul ar countries in the region. The aim is to enhance the 
recognition and use of standards and conformance in the region to increase trade 
opportunities and two way market access.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives 
for technology transf er Department of Industry, Innovation and Science  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  Standards Australia and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  
 Myanm ar, Vanuatu  and other Pacific neighbours.  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Government funding  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  
 Technical infrastructure activities (standardization and conformance)  
Type of technolog y transferred  Knowledge, skills and capacity building.  
Outcomes/impact  
 This Programme highlights the opportunities for National Standards Bodies to work 
closely together with the ISO Regional Office to assist least developed and 
developing countries in improving their standards infrastructure.  
 
Under the SA SPRING ISO Institutional Strengthening Project -Myanmar , a 
workshop was held in May 2015. Key outputs from this Workshop included:  
 
 a package of training material from ISO Regional Office, SPRING SG an d Standards 
Australia (in English, in both hard copy and electronic form);    
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Title of project/programme  
 Support for Industry Service Organizations Programme  
  relationships established and enhanced between key SPRING SG, Standards Australia, 
the Myanmar Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) and the ISO Regional 
Office;  
 links betwe en DRI officials and other key stakeholders strengthened;  
 a sector prioritization model developed, as well as a process diagnostic and indicative 
process model for draft Myanmar Standards Regulation;  
 practical experience gained in standards writing;  
 exposu re to different sector and stakeholder engagement models based on Singapore 
and Australia’s experiences;  
 appreciation of Good Standardization Practice and concepts in development of policies, 
processes and procedures; and  
 standardization processes and infr astructure strengthened at the institutional level to 
prepare DRI and its stakeholders for more active participation in international 
standardization work.  
A final report on the Joint Australia/Singapore/ISO Institutional Capacity Building Workshop 
provid es a baseline for the Myanmar Department of Research and Innovation to implement a 
robust Standard Operating Procedure system with full stakeholder involvement.  
DRI met with Standards Australia on the margins of the ISO General Assembly in 
mid-September 20 16 to request additional assistance to develop Standards 
Operating Procedures supported by IT infrastructure. Standards Australia is working 
jointly with ISO’s Regional Office to progress this request. It is anticipated that this 
work will be undertaken in  2017.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  
 Approximately $A4 million in total funding for eligible activities under the funding 
agreement and MoUs. A component of this funding contributes to technological 
transfer to LDCs.  
Duration  
 Standards Australia a nd NATA receive four year funding terms (currently 2012 -16)   
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Title of project/programme  
 Support for Industry Service Organizations Programme  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  http://www.industry.gov.au/industry/Indu stryInitiatives/TradePolicies  
 
 
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