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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of Intellectual 
Property Rights  Original: English  
 
 
REPORT ON THE IMPLEM ENTATION OF  
ARTICLE 66.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
AUSTRALIA  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 20 September 2017 , from the delegation of Australia, is being 
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decision on the Implementation of Article 66.2 of 
the TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28).  
 
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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 incenti ves and support it offers 
enterprises and institutions to promote and encourage technology transfer to lea st developed 
countries (LDCs).  
2.  This is a full report in respect of Article 66.2 which builds upon annual update reports provided 
in 2012 (IP/C/W/580/A dd.2), 2013 (IP/C/W/594/Add.7), 2014 (IP/C/W/602),  
2015 (IP/C/W/611.Add.4 ) and 2016 (IP/C/W/616/Add.1). It is submitted in accordance with the 
TRIPS Council 's decision of 20 February 200 3 on i mplementation of Article 66.2 of the TRIPS 
Agreement (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 business 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 to them. 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 conducive to the creation or acquisition 
of technologies.  
5.  In Australia, many incentives for technology transfer take the form of official development 
assistance. These incentives align with Australia 's strategic focus on using aid as a catalyst to 
promote economic growth and poverty reduction, including through a strong emphasis on aid for 
trade. Since 2012, Australia 's Global Trade Integration Facility  has prov ided funding to 
the Australia -World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  Funds in Trust  (FiT) to assist 
technology and knowledge transfer to LDCs and  developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region.  
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  Re:Search  program to secure placements for scientists from developing and least developed 
countries in the Asia Pacif ic region into Australia 's leading research institutions. This program is 
critical to supporting research and medical advances in the field of neglected tropical diseases and 
supporting poverty reduction.  
6.  Enterprises and institutions eligible for funding t o deliver projects and activities 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, allowing non -Australian organisations to bid for 
contracts to supply goods and services under bilateral and multilateral development assistance 
program mes. Untied aid is the best way to ensure activities represent value for money, are 
cost-effective and use the best globally available expertise, thereby achieving  the best 
development results. Consistent with this, Australia 's aid-funded incentives for technology transfer 
are not exclusive to Australi an institutions and enterprises.   
8.  Australia recognises that  LDC Members are interested in the outcomes and outputs  of 
Members ' activities  with a  technology transfer  dimension . This report 's annex  includes specific 
examples of relevant programs and projects in the forma t suggested by LDCs ( IP/C/W/561 ). 
 
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1  AUSTRALIA 'S SUPPORT FOR TECHNO LOGY TRANSFER TO LDC S: EXAMPLES OF BILATERA L INITIATIVES  
Title of project/programme  Africa Food Security Initiative (AFSI) - Biosciences Eastern and Central 
Africa Hub (BecA Hub): In partnership with CSIRO and managed by 
the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The BecA hub was implemented to address food security challenges, 
particularly agricultural productivity and market development. It seeks to 
increase agricultural productivity through increased investments in agricultural 
resear ch and development.  
Government age ncies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and 
the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  
Partner enterprises or institutions  targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  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 the African Biosciences Challenge Fund  (ABCF).  
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, recipients 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 Principe, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, the United 
Republic of Tanzania and Uganda . 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  The final phase of the Partnership has focused significantly on research of 
agricultural science solutions  and development 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  Agricul tural science, bio -science, food safety, improved nutrition and 
management of animal diseases.  
Type of technology transferred  Value chain analysis, impact assessments, bioinformatics, livestock disease 
control, laboratory management and research skills.  
                                                
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- 4 - Title of project/programme  Africa Food Security Initiative (AFSI) - Biosciences Eastern and Central 
Africa Hub (BecA Hub): In partnership with CSIRO and managed by 
the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)  
Expected output 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 ABCF was being achieved by three 
streams: hands -on training workshops; fellowships for African scientists to 
undertake research at ILRI, and visits by BECA Hub scientists to countries for 
institutional capacity -building, to raise awareness of the Hub, and to id entify 
regional needs and talents.  
Outcomes/impact  Improved capacity to address agriculture and food security issues. For the 
CSIRO -BecA Partnership, the program 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 focused on new disease 
resistant plant varieties. BecA have also actively sought to recruit female 
participants as part of their regional -focused Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 
fellowships and formal training.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A36.2 million  
Duration  The BecA -Hub in partnership with the CSIRO concluded on 31 May 2017.  
Status  Concluded  
Contact point for information  http://www.csiro.au/en/About/International/Africa -Middle -East  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Australia Awards  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships 
funded by the Australia Government offering the next generation of global 
leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional 
development. They include lon g term awards (e.g. the Australia Awards 
Scholarships, and the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships) and short term 
awards (such as the Australia Awards Fellowships).  
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 tertiary institutions and Australian host organisations (private, 
public and non -government organisations).   
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- 5 - Title of project/programme  Australia Awards  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  827 recipients from  19 LDCs for 201 7. 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  Government funding for scholarships enabling citizens of LDCs to undertake 
study in Australia.  
In the cases of the Australia Awards Fellowships, Australian organisations must 
apply for funding (targeting individuals from partner countries) to deliver 
programs through a competitive grant process.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Education and training.  
Type of technol ogy 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 promoted an 
educated workforce that helps bui ld 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 College.  
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 $A 58 million for Awards for r ecipients in LDC countries in FY 
2016-17. 
Duration  Ongoing  
Status  Under implementation  
Contact point for information  http://dfat.gov.au/people -to-people/australia -awards/pages/australia -awards -
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Least Developed Country  Long -term  Short -term  Total Number of Awards  
Bangladesh  65 83 148 
Bhutan  33 31 64 
Cambodia  47 4 51 
Ethiopia  1 0 1 
Haiti 0 2 2 
Kiribati  38 2 40 
Lao PDR  31 42 73 
Madagascar  5 15 20 
Malawi  14 2 16 
Mozambique  8 1 9 
Myanmar  58 70 128 
Nepal  22 48 70 
Solomon Islands  45 7 52 
United Republic of Tanzania  22 7 29 
Timor -Leste  21 22 43 
Tuvalu  4 4 8 
Uganda  1 0 1 
Vanuatu  24 27 51 
Zambia  19 2 21 
Total 458 369 827 
 
  
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- 7 - Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Program to Improve Food Security in 
Myanmar  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To build research knowledge and capacity to improve food 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 institutions 
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 measures for 
technology transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology 
transfer activities  Agriculture, fisheries, livestock and rural development.  
Type of technology  transferred  Agricultural research.  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer   A multidisciplinary program progressed to improve productivity in the crop, fisheries 
and livestock sectors  
 A research program developed to advance land evaluation method s that enable better 
planning and management of agricultural development in the central dry zone  
 Knowledge increased on management of fisheries resources, and research capacity built 
within government fisheries agencies, through a series of fisheries mini  projects  
 Myanmar 's participation in the International Mungbean Improvement Network providing 
phenotypic data from the analysis of the mungbean core collection  
 Improved understanding demonstrated of vegetable markets and value chains and 
opportunities fo r safe, off -season vegetable production and market development by 
smallholders   
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- 8 - Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Program to Improve Food Security in 
Myanmar  
 A model demonstrated to increase capacity in agribusiness research methods with key 
research partners  
 A research program commenced on nutrient management for cropping systems i n 
central Myanmar, with an Australia –Myanmar university -to-university partnership 
forged  
 Partnerships established to commence a project to improve proven livestock biosecurity 
in the Mekong region  
Outcomes/impact   Development and adoption of well -researched technologies for improved smallholder 
productivity and diversification contributing to nutritional security  
 Improved capacity of program partners and collaborators at institutional and farmer 
levels through trai ning, extension and knowledge sharing  
 Assessment of latent agricultural production capacity in priority zones and 
implementation of actions to overcome limitations  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A12 million  
Duration  2011-2017 
Status  In progress  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program Phase II (CAVAC II)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  CAVAC Phase II 2016 – 2021 is increasing agricultural production and smallholder income in 
Cambodian provinces - in Irrigation Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum, Kandal and Takeo, and 
nationally in productivity, diversification and rice milling.  
CAVAC II is construct ing and rehabilitating irrigation schemes and providing farmers with access 
to agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides and training in modern farming techniques. It 
is addressing key systemic failures along the  agriculture value c hain from supp lier to consumer.  
To enable higher productivity and incomes, CAVAC II is strengthening market connections that  
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- 9 - Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program Phase II (CAVAC II)  
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 improved and sustainable solutions for farming.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Foreign Affa irs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor)  Key stakeholders include Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the 
Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Cambodian Provincial Departments, 
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.  
Outcomes/impact  CAVAC II October 2016 -September 2017:  
 partnered  with 4 fertiliser companies to assist retailers and agents to give better 
advice to farmers about what type of fertiliser to use and when. CAVAC II helps the 
companies identify the business case for providing better information and develops 
tailored strat egies for each company to help improve the knowledge and skills of staff 
and agents;  
 partnered with a range of seed companies, private producers and associations to help 
them innovate in seed production, demonstration and marketing practices;  
 partnered wi th approximately 10 private companies to improve agricultural inputs for 
farmers to increase their rice yields and incomes through improving their retailer 's 
capacity, field demonstrations and experiments. Through the retailers training, farmers 
were provi ded with knowledge and skills on how to properly apply fertiliser and 
pesticide and select better yield seed; providing benefits to health and crop yields, and 
reducing environmental degradation. The project 's impact assessment indicates high 
adoption rate  of new farming practice by farmers;  
 provided skills for around 3000 model farmers, who will then share innovative  
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- 10 - Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program Phase II (CAVAC II)  
knowledge and experience with other farmers;  
 supported the development of a rice pest and disease diagnostic tool, Cambodia 's first 
diagnos tic tool to control pest and provide disease solutions. Eight Cambodian 
companies have signed agreements with CAVAC II to implement this pest control tool; 
and  
 established and trained 10 Farmer Water Users Communities management committees 
to sustainably operate and maintain irrigation schemes supported by the Australian 
Government.  
 convened a dissemination seminar to share the results and impacts of CAVAC I 
through a workshop for Royal Government of Cambodia, DFAT and private sector 
stakeholders in the ag riculture sector;  
 expanded diversification strategies into chili, maize and pulse;  
 facilitated 16 demonstration events to highlight the effectiveness of mechanisation 
innovation for the agricultural sector -over 1600 farmers and other stakeholders 
attended;  
 four interventions were contracted, two in Laser Land Levelling, one in post emergence 
weed control and one in Bio Control Agents against rice blast;  
 A partnership has been established Green Country Development for WING mobile 
banking services. Green Coun try Development will partner with   CAVAC II, Wing 
Specialised Bank, farmers 'groups and local suppliers in Kampong Cham Province to 
develop and implement a cost -efficient and sustainable financial technology based 
mobile payment system. This system would transition the farmers and suppliers from a 
strictly cash based economy into the formal banking system.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  CAVAC II: $A98.7 million  
Duration  CAVAC II: January 2016 – December 2021  
Status  CAVAC II: Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. 
website address)  http://dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assistance/Pages/agriculture -rural-development -
assistance -cambodia.aspx   
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- 11 - Title of project/programme  Government Partnership for Development Program (GFPD)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Government Partnerships for Development is a competitive funding program which draws on 
Australian public sector expertise to assist public sector organisations in developing and least 
developed country partners undertake their critical role  in encouraging sustainable and 
inclusive economic growth and reducing poverty.  
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 public sector organisations (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 pu blic sector organisations in an eligible least developed or 
developing country or region, with a geographic focus on the Indian Ocean, Asia and Pacific 
regions, as well as high -level intergovernmental organisations within this geographic focus. 
Among the a ctivities currently being funded are activities in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and 
Indonesia.  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  Funding of activities including training programs, seminars and workshops, secondments, 
internships, peer -to-peer exc hanges, and applied policy research.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Public sector  
Type of technology transferred  Transfer of skills and knowledge.  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer  Activities currently being funded include:  
 Building the capacity of overseas biosecurity agencies to implement and manage 
biosecurity systems for the harmonisation of cargo treatment and  inspection (APEC, 
ASEAN, EAS);  
 Australia -Sri Lanka university partnership to develop community -based wa ste recycling 
businesses improving health outcomes for  snakebite patients in Myanmar;  
 Economic development and food security through increased capacity to address illegal 
fishing in the Pacific and  
 Promoting mathematics engagement and learning opportunitie s for disadvantaged 
communities in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.  
Outcomes/impact  The impact is enhanced capacity within partner ed public sector organisations.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A41,710,870.04 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   
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- 12 - 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 institutions 
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 Member s (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 training.  
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 
technology transfer  Development of a manual (Guidelines for surveillance for plant p ests in Asia and the Pacific).  
Outcomes/impact  This manual will assist plant health scientists to devise surveillance programs and to transmit 
specimens to the laboratory for identification and preservation. The Guidelines provides 
explanatory text, a dec ision tree and numerous 'best-practice ' case studies to assist scientists to 
operationalise the general prescriptions of several International Phytosanitary Standards, 
especially ISPM 5 and ISPM 6.  
 
The guidelines have been translated into Indonesian, Thai  and Vietnamese.  
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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- 13 - 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 Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, the International Center for Agricultural 
Research in the Dry Areas, and the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigat ion and Livestock.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Afghanistan  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology 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, 
watershed management, and dry land agronomic practices.  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer   Higher -yielding disease -resistant maize and wheat varieties released for farmer 
adoption  
 Continued c apacity building of national scientists in community -based  watershed 
development   
 Six demonstration watershed sites developed using a mix of water -retentio n structures 
and perennial trees and forage crops  
 Improved crop varieties demonstrated in four provinces  
 Line sowing and minimum -tillage wheat crop establishment demonstrated at three 
hubs  
 One thousand wheat lines from the Afghanistan gene bank phenotyp ed and genotyped  
 Ten promising forage species identified and evaluated on -farm  
 Improved agronomic practices developed to increase for age supply in cropping 
systems   
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- 14 - Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water 
scarce environments through adaptive research  
Outcomes/impact   Sustained yield improvements in water -limited crops in selected province s and 
agroecological zones  
 Expansion of crop –livestock systems, with suitable and accessible agronomic 
knowledge for male and female farmers  
 Acceptance of capacity -building schemes for community watershed management 
systems  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A15.4 million.  
Duration  2012-2017 
Status  In progress  
Contact point  www.aciar.gov.au/country/afghanistan  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Training to Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture in Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary topics  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Training to assist Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture to assess and manage biosecurity risks 
associated with a wide range of agricultural exports or imports.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  (DAWR)  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor)  Ministry of Agriculture  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Bangladesh  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  Government funding of research and training.  
Field or sector of  technology transfer 
activities  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures and agricultural productivity.  
Type of technology transfer red Combination of best practice, skills and knowledge, including on market access.   
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- 15 - Title of project/programme  Training to Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture in Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary topics  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer  Assess and manage biosecurity risks associated with a wide range of agricultural exports or 
imports.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Eight officers of the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture trained to assess and manage biosecurity 
risks associated with a wide range of agricultural exports or imports.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  DAWR provided training and training materials as in -kind support and approximately A$3200 in 
travel costs.  
Duration  February – March 2017  
Status  complete   
Contact point for information (e.g. 
website address)  http://www.agriculture.gov.au  
 
 
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 Organisation (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 Viet Nam . 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Bangladesh  
Types of incentives measures 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 Banglade shi officials to participate in regional 
meetings.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Safe operation of nuclear facilities.  
Type of technology transferred  Technical knowledge on safety management systems, as they apply to nuclear facilities  
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- 16 - Title of project/programme  Safety Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities, under the auspices of 
the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia  
(specifically research reactors), through peer review methodologies and guidance documents.  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer  Operators of nuclear facilitie s 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 annu ally, shared amongst all nine Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia developing 
member countries, including Bangladesh.  
Duration  2009-2016 
Status  Bangladesh participated, with funding support from ANSTO, at the final project workshop and 
peer review meeting held in Bangkok in October 2016.   
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2  AUSTRALIA 'S SUPPORT FOR TECHNO LOGY TRANSFER TO LDC S: EXAMPLES OF MULTI LATERAL AND REGIONAL  INITIATIVES  
 
Title of project/programme  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 n ew, diagnostic 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 Organisation (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 Cambodia, 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 
microscopy technologies and digital imaging equipment.  
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. Development 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 market s and 
develop a risk -based approach to quarantine policy. It is anticipated that enhanced diagnostic 
capacity will contribute to the removal of unwarranted SPS barriers to trade within the AANZFTA 
zone.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Between October 2015 and September 2016, plant health activities funded by the 
AECWP have included:  
                                                
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- 18 - Title of project/programme  ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
 diagnostic training activities on ascomycete fungi, immature Lepidoptera, cotton 
leafroll dwarf virus, weed identification and risk assessment, DNA extraction and 
barcoding, digital imaging a nd flies; and  
 pest nematodes s urveys in Cambodia and Lao PDR.  
Equipment (e.g. microscopes, digital cameras, laboratory consumables, chemicals, extraction 
kits, survey materials, literature, etc.)  were 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  www.ardn.info  
 
 
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 h elp to ensure a sound regional measurement 
infrastructure that underpins the reduction of technical barriers to trade, helps assure the quality 
of imports into Australia and to facilitate trade within the region.  
Government agencies or institutions 
provid ing incentives for technology 
transfer  The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science through the National Measurement 
Institute (NMI), plus designated institutes responsible for ionising radiation standards 
(Australian Nuclear Science and Technology O rganisation and the Australian Radiation Protection 
and Nuclear Safety Agency). The National Measurement Institute is Australia 's official member of 
these programs.  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor)  Counterpart national metrology institutes, designated institutes within national measurement 
systems and national legal metrology authorities.   
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Metrology Forum (APLMF)  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Counterpart metrology institutes are located in Bangladesh , Cambodia , Lao PDR  and Nepal . 
Staff members from Myanmar  and Bhutan  (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 
leadership training. Support for participation in international and regional measurement 
comparison programs to demonstrate capabilities.  
Incentive measures include training courses and attachments, workshops and seminars.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Scientific and legal metrology. Examples of sectors where measurement capability development 
is being prioritised include health, environment, food safety, and energy.  
Type of technology transferred  Metrology expertise (scientific and legal), 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 recognised 
measurement capabilities and internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks that are made 
available within these economies and to the international community, including Australia.  
Activities targetin g the listed LDCs conducted over the reporting period 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  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.  
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 German 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 Chair 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 poi nt www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
 
  
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- 20 - Title of project/programme  The Clean Energy Ministerial and the Clean Energy Solutions Center  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The Clean Energy Ministerial was launched in 2009 to bring together Ministers and stakeholders 
from major economies to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy 
technologies, including energy efficiency, and to share lessons learned and informati on on best 
practice.   
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  The Department of Environment and Energy leads the Australian Go vernment 's engagement in 
the Clean Energy Ministerial .  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Australia co -leads and co -funds the C lean Energy Solutions Center, an initiative under the Clean 
Energy Ministerial , with the US Departmen t of Energy.  
 
The Clean Energy Solutions Center  is deli vered by the US National Renewable Energy 
Laboratory . 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Various LDCs.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Co-funding of the Clean Energy Solutions Center.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Clean energy and  energy efficienc y. 
Type of technology transferred  The Clean Energy Solutions Center  is an online knowledge sharing platform showcasing best 
practice clean energy policies, data and analysis, and foste ring policy innovation.  
 
The C lean Energy Solutions Center  offers resources and services appropriate to a global 
audience but recognises the importance of tailored information addres sing regional and local 
issues. The Clean Energy Solution Center '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 r epresentatives from over forty countries, 
many of which are LDCs , assisting them develop policies to better absorb clean energy 
technologies within their energy systems.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD)  $A1.8 million to support the renewable energy and ene rgy efficiency components of the Clean 
Energy Solutions Center.  
Duration  In 2010, Australia committed funding for five years. The third funding agreement between 
Australia and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory commenced in 2015, and may be 
exten ded through to 2018.  
Contact point  https://cleanenergysolutions.org/about   
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Title of project/programme  Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  GGGI is an international organisation that works to ensure systematic, long -term and catalytic 
change toward green growth in developing and emerging countries, including LDCs.  GGGI does 
this by working with developing and emerging countries to design and deliver programs and 
services that demonstrate new pathways to green growth, inclu ding by building 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 partner with the Institute are Cambodi a, Ethiopia, Kiribati, 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 Vehicles 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 effi ciency, and land/forests mitigation and management.  
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 o utput related to technology 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 tra nsfer 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)  Australia c ontributed $A28.3 million to the GGGI from 2012 -16 and has committed a further 
USD$15 million (approximately $A19.5 million) for 2017 -19.  
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- 22 - Title of project/programme  Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
Duration  2012-2016 
Status  Active  
Contact point  www.gggi.org  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Green Climate Fund (GCF)   
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 The GCF is the world 's largest international fund for supporting developing countries respond  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.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  N/A 
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  As of July 2017, the GCF had accredited 48 entities to implement GCF projects and program mes, 
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 African 
Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, the Unit ed Nations Development 
Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Asian Development Bank, and the 
World Bank. See following link for details: http://www.greenclimate.fun d/partners/accredited -
entities  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  All LD Cs are eligible to receive GCF support. Over time, the GCF aims to dedicate half of its 
adaptation investments to LDCs, small island developing states, and African nations. As of July 
2017, GCF funded projects have been approved in the following LDCs: Mala wi, Senegal, 
Bangladesh, Rwanda, The Gambia , Mali, Tuvalu, Madagascar, Benin, Tanzania, 
Mauritius, Uganda, Vanuatu, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial 
Guinea, Haiti, Togo, Solomon Islands.   
Types of incentives measures for Technology 
transfe r 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 tr ansfer Renewable energy, energy efficiency, buildings, transport, land use and agriculture,  
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activities  deforestation, infrastructure.  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and technical capacity building related to renewable energy, energy efficiency a nd 
agriculture.  
Outcomes/impact  Support developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and 
to adapt to the impacts of climate change.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Australia has pledged $A200 million to the GCF over 2015 to  2018.  
Duration  Ongoing  
Status  Active  
Contact point for information (e.g. 
website address)  http://www.greenclimate.fund/home  
 
 
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 one per cent 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 sustainable development and poverty reduction by funding projects in 
developing countries that foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors. It supports a ctivities 
such as the development and implementation of cultural policies, capacity -building for cultural 
entrepreneurs, the mapping of cultural industries and the creation of new cul tural industry 
business models.  
Government agencies or institutions prov iding 
incentives for technology transfer  The Department of Communications and the Arts through UNESCO 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 Diversity (IFCD).  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Various LDC member parties to the 2005 Diversity Convention.  
Types of incentives measures for 
techno logy 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  
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- 24 - Title of project/programme  International Fund for Cultural Diversity  
of a dynamic cultural sector. For example, funding is pro vided to promote grassroots micro -
initiatives, capacity building and knowledge sharing in the arts and cultural sectors for activities 
which contribute to cultural and economic development in LDCs.  
Field or sector of  technology transfer activities   Creati ve 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$ 6 million in funding for 90 
projects in 51 developing countries to promote dynamic cultural sectors, revitalisation of the 
local economy and create positive social change.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Australia 's voluntary contribut ions 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) - Strengthe ning 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 physicist s and training residents to have access to online resources and to participate in 
supervised training programs . 
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 Scientists & Engineers in Medicine . The Australian Nuclear 
Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provide gov ernance 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 Intergovernmental  
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- 25 - Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Strengthe ning the Effectiveness 
and Extent of Medical Physics Education and Training  
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.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  This program is available to all 22 members of the Regional Cooperative Agreeme nt. Of 
the participating LDCs in the project, only  Bangladesh  has been active in the clinical training 
pilot program during this reporting period. Nepal has been progressing with the development of 
a national Accreditation and Certification of Medical Phys icists scheme.   
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  Provision of expertise by Canberra Hospital senior medical physicist and the Australasian College 
of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine. The expertise is delivered by a series o f training 
courses, technical meetings and expert missions over the course of the project.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Safe and effective utilisation 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 techn iques in health care 
facilities, and the method of delivering that technical knowledge.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Participants are able to effe ctively and reliably access training material via e -learning platform 
that has been developed to train medical physicists and training residents. Increased capacity in 
cancer treatment and medical imaging in participant countries; the effective introductio n 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 access to medical physics training materials in participan t countries. An e -learning 
clinical training pilot in medical physics, in the disciplines of nuclear medicine and radiation 
oncology, was launched in Bangladesh during 2016. This has progressed well. Bangladesh is 
now in a position to be able to hold natio nal workshops in disseminating the e -learning 
education program throughout the country.  
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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- 26 - Title of project/programme  Support for Industry Service Organisations Programme  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 Relevant activities under this Programme include standards development and capacity building. 
The aim is to enhance the recognition and use of  standards and conformance to increase trade 
opportunities and two way market access.   
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  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 ) Myanmar , Vanuatu  and other Pacific neighbours.  
Types of incentives m easures for technology 
transfer  Government funding  
Field or sector of  technology transfer activities  Technical infrastructure activities (standardisation and conformance)  
Type o f technology 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 I nstitutional Strength ening 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 and Standards 
Australia (in English, in both hard copy and electronic form);  
 relationships e stablished and enhanced between key SPRING SG, Standards Australia, 
the Myanmar Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) and the ISO Regional 
Office;  
 links between DRI officials and other key stakeholders strengthened;  
 a sector prioritisation model deve loped, as well as a process diagnostic and indicative 
process model for draft Myanmar Standards Regulation;  
 practical experience gained in standards writing;  
 exposure 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,  
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processes and procedures; and  
 standardisation processes and infrastructure strengthened at the institutional level to 
prepare DRI and its stakeholders for m ore active participation in international 
standardisation work.  
A final report on the Joint Australia/Singapore/ISO Institutional Capacity Building Workshop 
provides a baseline for the Myanmar Department of Research and Innovation to implement 
a robust St andard Operating Procedure system wit h full stakeholder involvement.  
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 and NATA receive four yea r funding terms (currently 2016 -2020)  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website 
address)  http://www.industry.gov.au/industry/IndustryInitiatives/TradePolicies  
 
 
Title of project/programme  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book 
Consorti um (ABC)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The ABC project facilitates cross -border exchange of copyright -protected electronic files for 
books in accessible formats between national libraries and charitable institutions (trusted 
intermediaries) serving the blind, visually impaired and other persons with print disa bilities.  
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)  IP Australia  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Bangladesh , Nepal and Sri Lanka  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Funding provided to WIPO under the terms of Australia 's Funds -in-Trust with WIPO.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Training to assist the visually impaired in higher education.   
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- 28 - Title of project/programme  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book 
Consorti um (ABC)  
Type of technology transferred  Training on accessible book production, on the use of DAISY Talking Books and android devices 
provided to visually impaired students.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Non-governmental organisations, the Ministry of Education and commercial publishers are 
provided with the technical knowledge to produce accessible books and to convert existing 
educational titles in Bengali into accessible formats.  
Outcomes/impact  Bangladesh : Visually impaired university students have been identified and books produced in 
accessible formats to assist them with their studies. Workshops have been held on use of 
reading assistive technologies for perso ns who are visually impaired. Substantial training has 
been provided to ensure continued accessible book producti on in the medium to long term. 
There is ongoing technical support and assistance to the Ministry of Education and the non -
governmental organisation p roducing the accessible book s. To date 150 books have been 
translated for the  visually impaired, 52 android devices have been distributed to visually 
impaired students to assist with their studies and training sessions have been delivered on the 
use of the devices . 
Nepal : 140 books o f educational material, in both English and Nepali, in accessible formats 
have been produced. 100 reading devices have been procured, training workshops held and an 
equitable loaning system established. Training for commercial publishers, the Department of  
Education and  NGOs was held.  
Sri Lanka:  To date 300 books have been translated for the visually impaired . 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Total - $A 353,982.00  
Duration  Bangladesh: February 2016 – December 2018  
Nepal: February 2016 – December 2018  
Sri Lanka – February 2016 – December 2018  
Status  Ongoing  
 
Title of project/programme  WIPO Funds -in-Trust Programme: Development of Intellectual Property 
Systems  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To address gaps in the intellectual property systems of Asia-Pacific LDCs, to improve aspects of 
intellectual property administration (including the development of national intellectual property 
strategies) and to assist LDCs  to accede to, and implement, WIPO treaties.  
Government agencies or institutions prov iding 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade   
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- 29 - Title of project/programme  WIPO Funds -in-Trust Programme: Development of Intellectual Property 
Systems  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  IP Australia  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Kiribati, Lao PDR, Niue, Cook Islands, S amoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea   
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Official development assistance.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Intellectual property  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and skills as follows:  
 assistance to Kiribati, Niue, Lao PDR and Viet Nam  with developing and 
implementing an intellectual property strategy  
 training on improving and implementing copyright frameworks in  Samoa, Tonga and 
the Cook Islands  
Expected output related to technology transfer  A range of outputs flowed from the above activities and may still follow, for 
example:  
 adoption by Pacific Island Countries of national intellectual property strategies which 
identify how intellectual property can be used for economic and social d evelopment, 
e.g. in the tourist industry, agricultural research, and in promoting the creative 
industries;  
 increased awareness and understanding of copyright in cultural, social and economic 
development among decision makers.  
Outcomes/impact  The impact of  the above activities included:  
 stronger capacity to formulate and implement national intellectual property policies 
and strategies;  
 improved capacity of policy makers to establish or strengthen the copyright system in 
their respective countries.   
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- 30 - Title of project/programme  WIPO Funds -in-Trust Programme: Development of Intellectual Property 
Systems  
Budget o r funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A870,221, comprised as follows:  
 $A 176,991 allocated to support the development of National IP Strategies in  Kiribati, 
Niue Lao PDR and Viet Nam   
 $A 221,239  allocated for  patent related workshops and "On The Job " training 
initiatives  for Lao PDR, Viet Nam , the Philippine s, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and 
Pakistan;  
 $A 300,000 allocated to the development of online training modules on the Madrid 
Protocol for Trade Marks that will be accessible to all the Member Stat es of the World 
Intellectual Property Organization.  
 $A 171,991 for training and workshop on copyright related matters in the Pacific, 
specifically the Cook Islands, Tonga and  Samoa  
Duration  The Funds in Trust program r uns from 2016 to December 2018.  
Status A number of activities have been as completed. Others and commenced and continue to be 
delivered of the duration  of the Funds -in-Trust program.  
 
 
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