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Council for Trade-Related Aspects of 
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
  REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2 
OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT 
AUSTRALIA 
The following communication, dated 6 October 2014, from the delegation of Australia is being 
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Deci sion on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28).  Communications from other developed country Members will be circulated as addenda to this 
document. 
 
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 1  OVERVIEW 
1.1.  Australia is committed to implementing Articl e 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement. Australia is also 
committed to sharing information with other WTO Members about incentives and support it offers enterprises and institutions to promote and encourage technology transfer to least developed countries (LDCs).   
1.2.  The following report updates the report submitted by Australia on 8 October 2013 
(IP/C/W/594/Add.7) to include the period 2013-14. It is submitted in accordance with paragraph one of the Decision of the Council for TRIPS of 19  February 2003 on Implementation of Article 66.2 
of the TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28). That decision requires developed country Members to submit 
annual reports on actions taken or planned in pursuance of their obligations under Article 66.2.   
1.3.  In this report technology transfer is taken to include training, education and the 
dissemination of knowledge, as well as the intell ectual 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. Mindful that this is a broad definition, the Australian Government has sought to focus on incentives and support to pr omote and encourage the transfer of technical or 
technological components.   
1.4.  This report focuses on technology transfer . Technical and financial cooperation in favour of 
least developed and developing countries to faci litate the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement 
is the subject of an obligation under Article 67 of the TRIPS Agreement, on which developed 
country Members report separately. It is recognised, however, that there is overlap between activities taken in pursuance of these commitm ents, as outlined by various Members and as 
expressed by the WTO Secretariat previously. Some technical and financial cooperation activities 
may help to create an environment conducive to the creation or acquisition of technologies. These activities may do so, for example, by supporting improved education, technical training and research capacity, or by promoting economic development, investments in infrastructure and 
effective governance.   
1.5.  Australia's aid programme helps promote and encourage technology transfer to LDCs. 
Australia's new development policy, released in June 2014, seeks to use aid as a catalyst to 
promote economic growth and poverty reduction, including through emphasis on aid for trade. 
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  governance are designed to support LDCs in the In do-Pacific region engage with the regional and 
global economy. 
1.6.  Encouraging increased innovation and knowle dge transfer to high productivity sectors is a 
means of helping our LDC partners be competitive in the global trading system. Additionally, 
Australia supports the further development of intellectual property systems in countries in the 
Indo-Pacific region. Strong intellectual property systems give the private sector greater confidence that intellectual property rights will be protecte d.  This confidence may encourage their entry into 
LDC markets and assist with technology prod uction, transfer and diffusion through local 
employment and partnerships with local companies.  Strong intellectual property systems will also 
encourage local creativity and the pr otection of new innovations.   
1.7.  Enterprises and institutions eligible for funding to 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. 
1.8.  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 
programmes. Untied aid is the best way to ensure activities represent value for money, are cost-effective and use the best globally available ex pertise, thereby achieving the best development 
results. Consistent with this, Australia's aid-funded incentives for technology transfer are not 
exclusive to Australian institutions and enterprises.  
1.9.  Australia recognises that LDC Members have an interest in learning more about the outcomes 
and outputs of Members' activities which may featur e technology transfer. The Annex to this report 
includes a representative (non-exhaustive) sample of programmes and projects that have a 
technology transfer dimension, following the format suggested by LDCs in IP/C/W/561.  
  
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ANNEX1 
Project/programme title 
 Australia Awards 
Policy objective and/or purpose Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Austr alia Government 
offering the next generation of global leaders an oppo rtunity to undertake study, research 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). 
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) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) 1192 recipients from 39 LDCs for 2014 .  
 
Refer to Table A below.  Please note we have sepa rately profiled Australia Awards in Africa below. 
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 programmes through a competitive grant process. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities 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. 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. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Approximately $A100 million for Awards for recipients in LDC countries in 2014.   
Duration Ongoing 
Status Under implementation 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/pages/studyin.aspx   
 
 
                                               
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Policy objective and/or purpose The two main objectives are: 
 to provide African professionals with access to Australian-standard educational, training or professional 
development opportunities to better equip them to lead or support the development and application of 
sound policy and practice; and 
 to improve recognition of Australia as an active partner in African development. 
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 African tertiary institutions 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Various LDC members in Africa . Refer to Table A below for 2014 Australia Awards African LDC intake.   
 
Mid-senior level African professionals who will be able to benefit most directly from the high-level 
knowledge/skills provided by Australian education institutions and the alumni networking opportunities.  
 
To maximise outcomes, the Awards focus on individuals em ployed by local, national and regional organisations 
where there is known to be a positive enabling environmen t for effective skill/knowledge utilisation and transfer 
and a mutual accountability for Award outcomes. This in cludes African government, university, research and 
civil society organisations working with Australian Government-funded organisations, or recognised centres of 
excellence supported by African governments and other development partners.  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding of research and training 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Australia Awards have been provided in the fields of  agriculture, extractives, education, environment, 
governance, health, and water and sanitation. Future Aw ards will focus on the agricultural productivity, 
extractives, and public policy fields. 
Type of technology transferred The type of technology transfer  includes a combination of know-how, skills and knowledge. Austra lia Awards in 
Africa programme comprises of Australia Awards Scholarships (Masters-level scholarships and Agricultural PhDs) and Australia Awards Africa Fellowships (custom designed short courses of less than three months in 
areas of high demand across Africa) 
Expected output related to 
technology transfer In 2014, 391 Awards were given to African LDCs. 
Outcomes/impact The programme has two main outcomes: 
 Outcome 1: Alumni use Award-acquired skills and knowledge to contribute to development outcomes (of 
their home country or region); 
 Outcome 2: Positive recognition by African partners of  the Australian Government's efforts in engaging in 
African development.  
The Awards build the skills and knowledge of individuals to contribute to Africa's development, leading to 
improved agricultural productivity and markets, and stre ngthened management of the extractives sector and its  
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revenues. The Awards also foster an engaged and influe ntial network of leaders, reformers and advocates, and 
help promote valuable links between Australia and Africa. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) 
 See Australia Awards entry for overall funding. 
Duration The duration of the different  types of Awards is as follows: 
 Masters level scholarship: generally two years 
 PhD level: approximately five years 
 Short courses: up to three months 
Status Current 
Contact point for information http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/  
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  Table A: Australia Awards managed globally  by the Australian Department of Foreign 
Affairs and Trade portfolio for LDCs, 2014 intake 
 
DFAT managed Australia Awards for Least Developed Countries - 2014 
Intake 
Least Developed 
Countries Long term Short term Total 
Afghanistan 0 1 1 
Angola 0 2 2 
Bangladesh 75 59 134 
Benin 0 6 6 
Bhutan 47 47 94 
Burkina Faso 0 1 1 
Burma 51 67 118 
Burundi 4 7 11 
Cambodia 55 40 95 
Central African 
Republic 0 0 0 
Chad 0 1 1 
Comoros 0 4 4 
Democratic Republic of 
the Congo 0 2 2 
Djibouti 0 0 0 
Equatorial Guinea 0 0 0 
Eritrea 0 0 0 
Ethiopia 18 13 31 
The Gambia 2 2 4 
Guinea  0 3 3 
Guinea-Bissau 0 0 0 
Haiti 3 0 3 
Kiribati 30 4 34 
Lao People's 
Democratic Republic 51 37 88 
Lesotho 7 13 20 
Liberia 15 8 23 
Madagascar 0 11 11 
Malawi 15 13 28 
Mali 0 4 4 
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  DFAT managed Australia Awards for Least Developed Countries - 2014 
Intake 
Mozambique 13 3 16 
Nepal 40 8 48 
Niger 0 8 8 
Rwanda 5 9 14 
São Tomé and Príncipe 0 3 3 
Senegal 0 0 0 
Sierra Leone 10 5 15 
Solomon Islands 62 6 68 
Somalia 0 0 0 
South Sudan 0 5 5 
Sudan 0 0 0 
Tanzania, United 
Republic of 22 72 94 
Timor-Leste 36 10 46 
Togo 0 3 3 
Tuvalu 25 5 30 
Uganda 19 29 48 
Vanuatu 45 2 47 
Yemen 0 0 0 
Zambia 15 12 27 
Total 665 527 1192 
  
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- 8 - 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 wate r restricted areas benefit from improved and sustainable food security and 
agricultural productivity. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Austra lian Centre for International Agricultural Research  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, the Inte rnational Center 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 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 manage ment, fodder management, watersh ed 
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 achiev ed by farmers incorporating new varieties. 
 Accessibility of new varieties to farmers. 
 Policy commitment and improved capacity of Afghan agen cies to run their own varietal testing programme. 
 Increased water availability, reduced soil erosion and reduced conflict, arising from the promotion 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 conservation 
options. 
 Accessibility of new forage and fodder options to farmers. 
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 depe ndent on dry-land agricultural production through 
integrated watershed development and capacity building. 
 Increased availability of feed resources adapted fo r low water use as supplementary feed in the crop-
livestock systems 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://www.aciar.gov.au/  
 
  
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- 9 - Title of project/programme African Agricultural Productivity  Partnership (including the Afri ca Biosciences Challenge Fund) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Partnership's objective is to enable researchers, the private and public sectors, farmers a nd civil society to 
collaboratively develop and apply innovations that contribu te to food system growth in East and Central Africa. 
The objectives within this Partnership also align with the objectives of the African Union's New Partnership for 
Africa's Development  Comprehensive African Agriculture Developm ent Programme. This Partnership builds upon 
the African Food Security Initiative reported on separately.   
The African Biosciences Challenge Fund provides fellowsh ips to scientists and graduates students from African 
national agricultural research organisations and univers ities to undertake biosciences research-for-development 
projects.  The focus of the Fund is to build critical research capability in African institutions. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)  and Department of Foreign Affairs and 
Trade 
 
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) Biosciences east and central Africa (BecA), West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and 
Development (CORAF/WECARD), National Agricultural Rese arch Systems from a number of LDCs, and other local 
partner institutions involved in research adoption phase. The Fund is managed by BeCA -International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Benin, Burundi, Chad, Democratic Rep of the Congo, Gambia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sudan and Uganda . 
In addition, recipients of the African Biosciences Challeng e Fund have been from national agricultural research 
institutes and universities in Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of 
Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mada gascar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principle, 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 focused heavily  on research of agricultural science solutions and 
development of models and adoption approaches, including the use of innovation platforms.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agricultural science, bio-science, food safety, improved nutrition and management of animal diseases. 
Type of technology transferred Value chain analysis, impact a ssessments, bioinformatics, livestock disease control, laboratory management and 
research skills. 
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 African Bi osciences Challenge Fund is being achieved by three 
streams: hands-on training workshops; fellows for African scientists to undertake research at the BecA-ILRI Hub, 
and visits by Hub scientists to countries for institutional capacity-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. 
 In West Africa, CSIRO and CORAF/WE CARD have worked with private and public actors across a number of 
countries and supported innovation platforms to inform and test interventions aligned to the needs of local 
communities in areas like animal health (feed an d disease management), crop management (water, 
nutrients)  and sustainable access to agricultural input markets.  
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 For the CSIRO-BecA partnership, the programme has helped develop a thermo-stable vaccine for sheep and 
goats; improved cavies breeding and housing practice s; and improved aflatoxin detection/control.  In 
addition, the partnership has had success in building local research capacity, particularly focusing on new 
disease resistant plant varieties. BecA have also active ly targeted women as part of their regional-focused 
Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund fellowships and formal training. 
 While progress is being made in the CSIRO partnerships, the majority of development impacts are unlikely to
be realised until 2014-15 or later.  CSIRO's efforts in  developing its monitoring and evaluation will help
measure development impacts from the innovation platforms across the region. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A32.2 million (2010-2014) thus far across a range of LDCs and non-LDCs in East, West and Central Africa. 
Duration 2010-ongoing 
Status Under implementation 
Contact point for information http://hub.africabiosciences.org 
 
 
Title of project/programme African Enterprise Challenge Fund : Research into Business Window 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Research Into Business aims to increase agricultural productivity and income, and create jobs, through innovative 
business projects that take agricultural research outputs to smallholder farmers. The African Enterprise Challenge 
Fund investment aligns with the Australian Government's  new aid paradigm, which focuses on boosting economic 
growth through aid for trade and productivity enhancement investments. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, working with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) African-based agribusiness providers were eligible to apply for grants and/or loans through a competitive funding 
round 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burundi and Malawi  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Grant funding (matched by recipient) and/or loans, plus design/business management support from KPMG 
(managing contractor) to maximise business sustainability and development impact  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agribusiness 
 
Type of technology transferred The Fund provides incentives for new and innovative agricultural technologies to be commercialis ed into local 
markets. Examples of technology to be commercialised under the current round includes:  a range of post-harvest storage and processing interventions to reduce aflatoxin risk in Malawian groundnut 
production; and 
 support in production and promotion for an enhanced industry for essential oils in Burundi. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Stronger economic performance in local agriculture-related markets and commercialisation of more inclusive, 
scalable business models. 
  
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Outcomes/impact During 2013-14, the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund's Research into Business Window has contracted and made 
initial disbursements on two projects in LDCs, through a competitive selection process. Whilst too early to 
measure progress, the projects are expected to demonstrate innovative, viable and replicable business models 
over their six year life-cycles. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Approx. $A9 million overall, including project grants to a number of African least developed and developing 
countries, and management costs. LDC-targeted funding relates to the Burundi project ($A450,000) and the 
Malawi Project ($A363,932). 
Duration 2012-2015 with ongoing project management responsib ilities being maintained by AGRA and KPMG over the six 
year life-cycle. 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://www.aecfafrica.org/  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme African Food Security Initiative (AFSI)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The AFSI was implemented in respon se to the 2008 global food crisis, to improve food security i n Africa through 
the Food Security through Rural Development Initiative. It  aligns with one of the three components outlined by 
the United Nations as key responses for governments and donors aimed at supporting Africa's progress toward the Millennium Development Goals through increasing the availability of and access to food. This component is 
"increasing agricultural productivity through increased investments in agricultural research and development". 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 
(CSIRO). 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) East and West African research partners. 
The Initiative incorporates three sub-partnerships: 1. CSIRO – Biosciences east and central Africa (BecA)/International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) 
2. CSIRO – West and Central African Council for Agricu ltural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) 
3.  CSIRO – Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) - CORAF/WECARD -  a 
French research agency working with developing countries to tackle international agricultural and 
development issues (CIRAD). 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) 17 countries, including the following 14 LDCs  (Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo , Gambia , Mali, Niger , Rwanda , Senegal , South Sudan , United 
Republic of Tanzania  and Uganda ). 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding of research, capacity building and institutional strengthening. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Food and nutritional security, agricultural productivity, livestock health, institutional governance, research for 
development, and public-private partnership development. 
  
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Type of technology transferred Value chains, food security syst ems, research for development (including modelling and statistic s), specific 
knowledge relating to agricultural production, an d technology and tools relevant to bioscience. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Increased capacity of African researchers and African farmer s to solve Africa's agriculture and livestock challenges 
in relation to food security. Institutional capacity building with partner organisations in country. 
Outcomes/impact CSIRO – BecA/ILRI Partnership: 
The partnership is enhancing research impacts and building capacity in improving food and nutritional security via 
improving food safety, increased uptake of nutritional foods across the value chain and improved approaches for 
management and treatment of priority animal diseases for sub-Saharan Africa. The research focused on addressing these issues is in the following LDCs ( Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, United 
Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda), as well as in Kenya. 
 CSIRO - CORAF/WECARD Partnership: 
CSIRO is working with the national research institutes, non-governmental organisations and farmer groups to 
improve crop and livestock production by assessing potential innovations in cropping and livestock markets, via a programme of farming systems and animal health research and development and related capacity building for West and Central Africa.  In these regions the programme is  addressing agricultural issues in the following LDCs 
(Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Niger and Senegal), as well as Ghana. 
 Policy Pathways for food security in West Africa (CSIRO – CILSS – CORAF/WECARD – CIRAD 
Partnership): 
This partnership aims to facilitate the participatory deve lopment of a coherent set of policy pathways within the 
Government of Burkina Faso  to achieve a food-secure future. It is expe cted that this project will develop a new 
cohort of scientific, technical and policy specialists work ing to improve food security in Burkina Faso and the 
broader region. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A 37 million 
Duration 1.  CSIRO – BecA/ILRI Partnership: 2010 – September 2014 
2. CSIRO - CORAF/WECARD Partnership: 2010 – March 2015 
3. CSIRO – CILSS – CORAF/WECARD – CIRAD Partnership: 2013 – March 2015. 
Status All partnerships ongoing 
Contact point for information http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structu re/Flagships/Sustainable-Agricultu re-Flagship/African-Food-Security-
Initiative-2.aspx  
  
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Title of project/programme Agriculture and Food Information System for decision making support (AFIS) programme in South 
Sudan 
Policy objective and/or purpose The specific objective of this pr oject is to strengthen the quality and use of food, livestock and nutrition 
information in government and partner decision-making. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the European Union 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) South Sudan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Tourism, Animal Resources and Fisheries, the South Sudan Bureau 
of Statistics, and a number of state governments in South Sudan. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) South Sudan 
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer Grant funding to support capacity building of relevant South Sudan government institutions. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Agriculture 
Type of technology transferred Agriculture and food information systems 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  Capacity building to support implementation of stan dardised methodologies for collecting, analysing and 
disseminating relevant food security data (crop, livest ock and natural resources) by the Government of South 
Sudan and state-level governments. 
 Support to establish a Government-led group to validate core food security information on a regular basis, in 
order to inform high-level decision making. 
Outcomes/impact An improved food security information mana gement system for planning, programmeming, coordination and 
decision making in South Sudan, including developed capa city of the national and state governments to use and 
maintain. 
To date, this information system has proved a useful tool through its contribution to the development of a revised Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Crisis Response Plan in early 2014. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A2.5 million (represents 30% of overall project costs) in 2012/13 
Duration 2013-2015 
Status Ongoing 
  
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Title of project/programme Australia Africa Partnerships Facility Study (AAPF) Tours 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The AAPF was developed to help bu ild the human resources capacity of African countries, particu larly in areas and 
ways where Australia has recognised strengths and expertise. Its responsive, flexible approach allows the 
exchange of skills and knowledge in a broad range of Afri can 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 enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Africa Australia Research Forum, International Mining fo r Development Centre, Government of Western Australia; 
Skills DMC 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Officials from African Governments, including Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 
Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Moza mbique, Niger, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan 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 related to technology 
transfer In 2014, 38 participants from LDCs  will attend mining study tours relevant to technology transfer -mining skills 
development and mining governance. 
Additionally, the AAPF is helping to strengthen Liberia 's legal and regulatory environment in the mining sector by 
developing a publicly accessible online cadastral system  and provide a software system that will enhance 
cadastral administration. 
Outcomes/impact The Mining Skills Development study tour will build the capacity of key government, training institutes and 
chambers of mines officials to support the work undertake n by an African Skills Council in the following areas: 
 training frameworks and standards;  
 coordination of industry and governments to collect and analyse data; and 
 implementation of workforce planning strategies and a pproaches to support centres of excellence that service 
mining, infrastructure and agriculture sectors, etc. 
 The Mining Governance study tour will assist Senior African government officials to strengthen their understanding of the framework governing the mining indu stry in Australia and how these have led to improved 
regional development. The study tour also includes a focus on two technical themes: linkages and cluster 
development; and revenue management and fiscal regimes. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Approx. $A1,455 million.  
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Duration Mining skills development study tour: 12 days 
Mining governance study tour: 13 days 
Status To be undertaken in 2014. 
Contact point for information  http://www.aa-partnerships.org/  
 
 
Title of project/programme ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Programme  to Improve Food Security in Burma 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose To build research knowledge and ca pacity to improve food production techniques by male and fema le 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 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Aust ralian Centre for International Agricultural Research 
(ACIAR) 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) Ministry of Fisheries, Livestock and Rural Development; Mi nistry of Agriculture and Irrigation; Yezin Agricultural 
University; Yezin University of Veterinary Science; Rangoon University  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Burma 
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 Increased research and extension capacity in Burmese inst itutions and individuals; increased access to improved 
technologies, including crop germplasm, animal health products, and agronomic practices. 
Outcomes/impact The outcomes of the Research Programme are: 
 increased and sustained productivity of rice cropping systems in the Ayeyarwady Delta; 
 increased quality and nutritional value of seeds, disse mination 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 producer s in the Central Dry Zone by enhancing management, 
nutrition and health of small ruminants, indigenous cattle and village poultry; 
 improved capacity for management of  Burma's inland capture and culture fisheries and the emergence of co-
management of fisheries and small-scale aquacultur e as the cornerstone of rural food security and 
livelihoods; 
 integrated understanding of farmer livelihoods and ho usehold drivers 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 and adoption; and  
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- 16 - Title of project/programme ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Programme  to Improve Food Security in Burma 
 
 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) $A 12 million  
 
Duration 2011-2016 
 
Status Under implementation 
Contact point for information http://aciar.gov.au/country/burma  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Bangladesh Integrated Water Resources Asse ssment – Research for Development Alliance 
Policy objective and/or purpose Provision of information on opti ons for equitable water resources development, identification o f key issues and 
regions for further investigation, and building capacity in integrated water resources assessment. 
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) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Bangladesh 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding for research reports, peer reviewed journal papers, water resources assessment tools, science 
communication products and capacity development training. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Environment management, with a focus on water resources. 
Type of technology transferred Integrated water resources assessment including climate impacts, groundwater assessment, irrigat ion water use 
assessment and economic impacts including modelling and data analysis. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Data and information, models and increased capacity for integrated water resources assessment including climate 
impacts, and modelling and data analysis. 
Budget or funds allocated ((AUD/$A) $A1.6 m illion from the Department of Foreign Affa irs and $A0.8 million from the CSIRO.  
Duration 2010-14 
Status Completed 
Contact point for information http://www.csiro.au/  
 
 
  
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- 17 - Title of project/programme Cambodia Delivering Better Health Programme 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose This programme assists the Gove rnment to implement its Health Strategic Plan 2008-2015 and the Ministry of 
Health to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5. It helps to improve health outcomes by strengthening 
institutional capacity and more effective and efficient performance by the health sector. 
 6 6 %  o f  A u s t r a l i a n  o f  f u n d i n g  t o  t h e  h e a l t h  p r o g r a m m e  in Cambodia is focused on the Health Sector Support 
Programme Phase 2, which has four main components: 
(i) strengthening health service delivery; 
(ii) improving health financing; 
(iii) strengthening human resources; and 
(iv) strengthening health system stewardship. 
 In the Health Sector Support Programme Phase 2, Cambodian Ministry of Health institutions and development 
partners improve coordination of the annual work plans of various levels of the health system, i.e. health centre, 
district, provincial and central levels of service delivery.   The remainder of health programme funding supports pa rallels investments implemented by other development 
partners, principally: 
a) Partnering to Save Lives (NGOs: CARE, Mari e Stopes International, Save the Children) 
b) Identification of Poor Household's Project (ID Poor) (GIZ and Ministry of Planning) 
c) Technical Assistance to the Health Sector (World Health Organization) 
d) Midwifery Education Programme (Cambodia University of Health Science/Technical School for Medical Care) 
e) Procurement of Contraceptive Commodities (UN Population Fund). 
For example, in the Midwifery Education Programme, Austra lian midwives work with the Cambodia University of 
Health Science/Technical School for Medical Care to build the knowledge and skills of Cambodian midwives. They do this by upgrading the quality and teaching skills of midwife tutors and improving midwife training facility 
management and clinical site preceptors so that graduates acquire high quality knowledge, skills and 
competencies. 
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) See information provided under Policy Objective and Purpose. 
 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Cambodia 
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer 
 Government funding. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Health systems strengthening, institutional capa city building and health services delivery.  
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- 18 - Title of project/programme Cambodia Delivering Better Health Programme 
 
Type of technology transferred Knowle dge, expertise, skills, and competency. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The outputs of this Programme relate to the health priorities concerned. For example, an output of ID Poor is 
standardised national procedures and criteria, which are used  to identify poor households entitled to ID cards so 
they can access free health care and other social support.  Under the Procurement of Contraceptive Commodities 
programme, the UN Population Fund procures contraceptives di rectly on behalf of the Ministry of Health to ensure 
more Cambodian women have access to a range of co ntraceptives through the public health system. 
Outcomes/impact There has been excellent progress in improving a ccess to health services by the poor through the health financi ng 
work. For instance, more than 50% of all hospitals are no w covered by Health Equity Funds; nearly half of all 
health centres are covered by such Funds; the Royal Cambodian Government counterpart funding to the Funds 
benefits package rose to 40% in 2013; and 78% of Camb odia's poorest people have access to the Funds.  
 Progress under Strengthening Health Service Delivery has be en very good with most indicators on track to meet 
their targets by 2015.  
 The parallel investments are expected to result in the following outcomes:  increased and more equitable access to good qua lity reproductive health services, behavioural 
change in women in remote north-eastern provinces and young female factory workers, 
improved family planning and comprehensive abortion care services; 
 provision of ID cards for poor households to access free health care and other social support; 
 improved health workforce; 
 midwife graduates with high quality knowledge, skills and competencies; and 
 improved access by Cambodian women to an increased range of contraceptives. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A106 million 
Duration 2007-2017 
Status Ongoing (under implementation). 
 
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Title of project/programme Community-based Climate Change  Action Grants Programme 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The purpose of this Grants Progra mme is to help build the resilience of communities to the impa cts of climate 
change through community-based disaster risk reduction, food and water security, agricultural productivity 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 organisations, and some partner government institutions. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste , Tuvalu  and Vanuatu . 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Financing through 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 such as climate resilient a gricultural 
technologies and methodologies. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Most projects have a small component dedicated to the transfer of small-scale technologies, such as climate 
resilient agricultural technologies. 
Outcomes/impact Improved livelihoods and food security. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A134 million 
 
Duration 2012-2015 
Status Concludes 2015 
 
Contact point for information climategrants@dfat.gov.au 
 
 
 
Project/programme title Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 
Policy objective and/or purpose Endeavour Scholarships and Fellows hips focus on developing education and research links between  individuals, 
institutions and countries.  They provide opportunities to undertake short or long term study, research or professional development in a range of disciplines. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Education 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Australian educational institutions  
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- 20 - Project/programme title Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. See Table B below 
for figures. 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding, including to nationals in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Various 
Type of technology transferred  
 Transfer of knowledge, skills and know-how. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Enhanced capacity to access knowledge, skills and kn ow-how which can help underpin both development and 
transfer of technology efforts. 
Outcomes/impact In 2014-15 the Endeavour Programme will continue to deve lop ongoing educational, research and professional 
linkages between individuals and institutions in Australian and selected partner regions and countries.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A7.9 milion for 471 recipients from 8 LDCs as set out in the table below for 2013-2014. 
Duration 2013-14 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://www.aei.gov.au/scholarships-and-fellowships  
 
  
Table B:  Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowshi ps Recipients and Payments 2013-14, by LDC 
Least Developed Country Financial Year Inbound Recipients 
Afghanistan  2013-14 7 
Bangladesh  2013-14 135 
Bhutan 2013-14 194 
Cambodia  2013-14 25 
Lao PDR  2013-14 12 
Nepal  2013-14 65 
Solomon Islands  2013-14 30 
Timor-Leste  2013-14 3 
Total  471 
 
  
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- 21 - Title of project/programme Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration project 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Farmer Managed Natural Regenera tion project aims to improve food security and climate resil ience 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. 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Rwanda Natural Resource Authority, Rwanda Environment Management Authority, and community-based 
organisations 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 organisations to encourage more productive use of farmland.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Smallholder agriculture. 
Type of technology transferred Techniques to support active regeneration and management of trees and shrubs 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. 
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. 
 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 num ber of local community-based organisations, which have 
included items like tools, pigs and bee-keeping starter kits.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Full programme value: $A1.5 million, including support to two other African developing countries. The LDC 
targeted funding is for Rwanda ($A43,112) and Uganda ($A621,992). 
Duration December 2012 to December 2015 
Status Ongoing 
  
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Title of project/programme Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases supports international and interdisciplinary collabora tions in research 
focusing on chronic, non-communicable diseases. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) Researchers in a range of health and medical research institutes/councils, who are building on previous research 
that has examined the efficacy of prev entative and control-based approaches. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) The Global Alliance’s work focuses primarily on target communities in low-income and middle-income countries.  
NHMRC projects have focused, for example, on research  on control and prevention of hypertension in the Pacific 
Islands  and India. 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government financing. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Health and medical research. 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge and skills. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer A coordinated research effort that will address chronic, non-communicable diseases by means of a network of 
researchers.  
Outcomes/impact The overall goal is to tackle the burden of ch ronic, non-communicable diseases by systematically building the 
evidence base for sound policy-making, as guided by global experts on non-communicable diseases.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) In 2013, NHRMC committed $A5 million for research on th e implementation of programmes aimed at preventing 
and treating Type 2 diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries.  In 2011, NHMRC had committed a 
further $A5 million for research on the implementati on of programmes designed to control and prevent 
hypertension and reduced the associated disease burden in target communities. 
Duration Grants are awarded for up to 5 years. 
Status Grants awarded in 2011 relating to hype rtension research were for three years.  Grants that will be awarded with 
respect to research into Type 2 Di abetes will be for five years. 
Contact point for information http://www.gacd.org/  and http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/global-alliance-chronic-disease 
 
 
  
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- 23 - Title of project/programme Government Partnership for Development Programme 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Government Partnerships for Deve lopment is a competitive funding programme which draws on Austr alian public 
sector expertise to assist public sector organisations in developing country partners undertake their critical role in 
encouraging sustainable and inclusive econ omic 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 public sector organisations in an eligible developing country or region, with a 
geographic focus on the Indian Ocean, Asia and Pacifi c regions, as well as high-level intergovernmental 
organisations within this geographic focus. Among the activities currently being funded are activities in Burma and 
Timor-Leste .  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding of activities including training programmes, semi nars and workshops, secondments, internships, peer-to-
peer exchanges, 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: 
• enhancing the institutional capacity of APEC public-private partnership agencies;  
• improving the quality of research capacity in a university in Burma;  
• 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 organisations.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Activities are supported between a minimum total grant of $A.05 million over the life of the activity, and a 
maximum of $A3 million.  
Duration Activities may run for a maximum of three years. 
Status Ongoing 
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- 24 - 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 activitie s. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Agriculture, and Australian Ce ntre 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  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 practi ce, skills and knowledge on surveillance for plant pests. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Development of a manual (Guidelines for surveillan ce 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 identification and preservation. The Guid elines 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, especially ISPM 5 and ISPM 6. 
Lao, 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 Until Dec 2015 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://aciar.gov.au/publication/mn119 
 
 
 
Title of project/programme International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The IM4FDC assists developing and least developed countries to use their mineral and energy 
resources to grow their economics, reduce pove rty and deliver long-term economic and social 
benefits to their people and communities.  
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) Energy and Minerals Institute, University of Western Aust ralia, and Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of 
Queensland  
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- 25 - Title of project/programme International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC) 
 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Various LDCs 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Mining and extractive industries 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, know-how, technology transfer 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The IM4DC project, ‘An open central African geodata informat ion system’, resulted in the installation of an active 
online Geographic Information System (GIS) of geoscience information for ten African countries, including the 
following LDCs ( Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the De mocratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial 
Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe ). 
 
A GIS-based mineral prospectivity analysis of Central African generated mineral prospectivity maps for the 
following countries: Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Democr atic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial 
Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe Principle and South Sudan . The maps cover gold, copper, nickel, tin, 
uranium, iron ore and other commodities. 
In addition, fellowships and courses funded under the IM4DC since Australia’s last report include: 
 a participant from the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo was hosted by an Australian 
institution to study environmental manage ment and mining issues (June-August 2014) 
 17 participants from the following LDCs (Benin, Mala wi, Niger, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Rep. of 
Tanzania, and Zambia) attended an Application of Geographic Information Systems for Geoscience and Policy 
course in Zambia (January 2014)  
 17 participants from the following LDCs (Eritrea, Ethiop ia, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Togo, 
Uganda, United Rep. of Tanzania and Zambia) attended  the Emerging Leaders for African Mining course in 
South Africa (January 2014) 
 14 participants from the following LDCs (Ethiopia, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi and Zambia) undertook a 
Mining and Gender Study Tour to Australia (November 2013) 
 17  participants from the following LDCs (Ethio pia, Liberia, Mozambique, Sudan, Uganda, the United 
Republic of Tanzania and Zambia ) attended a workshop on Geoscience  Information in Ghana (September 
2013) 
Other courses which included LDC participants were on topics such as occupational health and safety leadership, 
resource governance, and regional development. 
Outcomes/impact Enhanced capacity to access knowledge, skills  and know-how which can help underpin both development and 
transfer of technology efforts in the mining sector. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Total budget for the GIS mapping and the prospectivity analysis was A$165,000. Pro-rata budget for participation 
in fellowships and the courses listed above by LDC participants (and other developing country participants) was 
appropriately $A1.1 million. 
Duration Funding above is for 12 months. 
Status Ongoing 
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Title of project/programme International Plant Health Programme  
Policy objective and/or purpose Australia’s International Plant He alth Programme (IPHP) continues to engage biosecurity counter parts in the Asia-
Pacific to strengthen regional plant biosecurity and quar antine capacity through the delivery of plant surveillance 
and biosecurity strengthening activities.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Agriculture 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) National Plant Protection Organisations in recipient countries. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Timor-Leste  and the Solomon Islands  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding of collaborative plant pest surveillan ce and biosecurity strengthening activities and Solomon 
Islands Biosecurity Development Programme, delivering a comprehensive biosecurity support project to the 
Solomon Islands Agriculture Quarantine Service (SIAQS) from 2013-2016. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Food security and agricultural productivity. 
Type of technology transferred Surveillance, data collection and data management tools and training. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Institutional strengthening, including consistent collection of plant pest data in recipient countries and increased 
ability to deliver plant health surveys independently. 
Outcomes/impact Recipient countries are better able to develop pl ant pest lists, target resources to areas of highest risk, and  better 
meet international pest reporting obligations in the International Plant Protection Convention. Recipient countries 
can enhance the protection of plant industries, resulting in greater food security, maintenance of plant health status for trade, and less economic disruption from th e need to control serious pests, diseases and weeds. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) The IPHP is funded through a budgetary appropriation.  The Solomon Islands Biosecurity Development Programme 
is funded through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 
Status Ongoing 
 
Title of project/programme Kiribati Technical and Vocational Educatio n and Training Sector Support Programme 
Policy objective and/or purpose In part, the Kiribati Technical and Vocational Education and Training Sector Strengthening Prog ramme assists a 
national training institution to provide high-quality technical and vocational training in areas of skill demand.  
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) An Australian project manager (Scope Global) in partnership with an Australian registered training organisation 
(TAFE South Australia)   
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- 27 - Title of project/programme Kiribati Technical and Vocational Educatio n and Training Sector Support Programme 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Kiribati  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Vocational education, automotive engineering, carpentry, plumbing and water operations, information technology, 
accounting and business.  
Type of technology transferred Skills and underpinning knowledge in relation to training, assessment and technical (trade) doma ins. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Enhanced competence of technical trainers and assessors, and more and better targeted training that meets 
international standards. 
Outcomes/impact Increased quality, labour market relevance, qu antity, scope and equity of training delivered at a national 
institution that leads increases in workplace productivity ; broadens work opportunities for graduates at home and 
abroad, and contributes to economic growth and social equity. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD) $A23.6 million 
Duration 2011-16 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/countries/pacific/kiribati/Pages/how-we-give-aid.aspx   
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Pacific-Australia Climate Change Scienc e and Adaptation Planning Programme 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative assisted vulnerable countries (particula rly small island 
states and developing and least developed countries) ad apt to climate change impacts. An objective of the 
Initiative was to “improve scientific information and understanding, including where appropriate, through technology transfer”. 
 
Funding under this Initiative supported a number of projects involving scientific training, capacity building and knowledge transfer to LDCs. One example was the Paci fic-Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation 
Planning Programme. This Programme built on the work  of the $A20 million Pacific Climate Change Science 
Programme as well as the Pacific Adaptation Strategy Assistance Programme, implemented in 2008-2012.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer The International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative was jointly managed by the Department of Industry and 
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 
  
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- 28 - Title of project/programme Pacific-Australia Climate Change Scienc e and Adaptation Planning Programme 
 
The Pacific-Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning Programme was managed by the 
Department of Environment. This Programme cooperated cl osely with regional Pacific organisations, the German 
international development agency, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.   
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) A number of organisations including the Australian Bure au of Meteorology, the Commonwealth Scientific and 
Industrial Research Organisation and Geoscience Australia. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) The Pacific-Australia Climate Science and Adaptation Programme partnered with fifteen countries, including the 
following  LDCs (Kiribati, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Vanuatu ).  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding of programmes and activities. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Climate science and adaptation, as well as disaster risk reduction. 
Type of technology transferred Knowledge, skills and know-how in climatology, meteorology, oceanography and associated modellin g, data 
management and analysis capability.    This can take the form of research reports, technical training manuals, climate science tools, data management 
systems and portals, and science communication products. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Data and information and associated communication products, tools and capacity development related to 
historical and current climate observations and trends, and future climate projections at regional scale and for 
individual partner countries. 
The Pacific-Australia Climate Science and Adaptation Programme has produced a range of outputs: 
 The report Climate Change and the Pacific: Scientif ic Assessment and New Research, provides the first 
country-scale climate projections for Pacific nations. The two volumes of the report addressed a significant 
knowledge gap and provide an invaluable reference for climate scientists, communities and decision-makers 
in the region as they plan for the future. 
The programme developed web-based tools to make climate science data more accessible to decision makers. 
Representatives of Pacific country meteorological services  were provided training in how to use the web tools, 
which aided their ability to use climate change projections in their professional roles.  
 
Summary brochures for 15 Pacific island countries outlining their key climate change projections were developed. 
The brochures have also been published in local languages to make this information more accessible within Pacific 
communities.  
Outcomes/impact The Pacific-Australia Climate Science and Adaptati on Programme developed the capacity of scientists, decision-
makers and planners to access and apply climate information and tools to identify and develop in-country adaptation responses. All partner countries now have ready access to comprehensive world class standard and peer reviewed and 
validated science knowledge and information as a plat form to inform decision-making related to climate 
adaptation and disaster risk reduction. This knowledge and information is supported by readily accessible tools 
and in-country capacity to facilitate longer term sustainability of impacts from the programme.  
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- 29 - Title of project/programme Pacific-Australia Climate Change Scienc e and Adaptation Planning Programme 
 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A328.2 million for the International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. $A32 million for the Pacific-Australia 
Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning Programme. 
Duration Five year (2008-2013) funding for the International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. 3 year (2011-2014) 
funding for the Pacific-Australia Climate Change  Science and Adaptation Planning Programme. 
Status The Initiative is completed. The Pacific-Australia Climat e Change Science and Adaptation Planning Programme will 
be completed in December 2014. 
Contact point for information http://www.pacificclima techangescience.org/  and http://www.climatechange.gov.au/climate-
change/grants/international-climate-change-adaptation-initiative 
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Public Sector Linkages Programme  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Public Sector Linkages Programme (PSLP), and its sister programme, the Pacific PSLP, were competitive 
grants programmes, with the purpose of transferring capacity-building skills and expertise from Australian 
universities, federal, state and territory government de partments and agencies to public sector counterpart 
institutions in partner countries, and to support the strengthening of sustainable development-focused public 
sector bilateral and regional linkages.  
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) Applicants who were eligible for PSLP funding were:  
 Australian federal government departments, agencies and statutory authorities;  
 Australian state and territory government departme nts, agencies and statutory authorities; and  
Australian public universities. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Various. Public sector organisa tions and approved regional organisations in an eligible devel oping country or 
region. PSLP operated in the Asian region , Latin America  and the Pacific .  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Assistance was generally provided via short-term traini ng, workshops, regional forums, work secondments (for 
Australian and counterpart officers) and twinning and mentoring arrangements.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Public sector.  
Type of technology transferred Activities facilitated transfer of skills and knowledge in a wide range of sectors, including health, education, 
agriculture, law and justice, financial regulation, infrastructure and resource management. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer To build capacity within the public sector of developing  and LDCs and foster links between Australian and partner 
agencies.  
Outcomes/impact To achieve nationally-determined development outcomes in  selected countries through improving governance and 
public sector management in eligible countries. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) Total funds across 11 PSLP country and regional programmes were approximately $A101 million.  Supported PSLP 
activities extended to a maximum of three years, with available funding of $A50,000 - $A250,000 per annum.  
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Duration PSLP was established in 2004.  The last PSLP rounds were opened in 2012 for activities commencing the 
2012/2013 financial year.  
Status The PSLP and Pacific PSLP are now in the implementation phase, with activities continuing until 2015/2016.  
No further PSLP rounds are being offered. The PSLP and Pacific PSLP were replaced by the Government Partnerships for Development (GPFD) progra mme, which offered its first round in 2013. 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/business/other_opps/pages/pslp.aspx  or pslp@dfat.gov.au  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Research for Development Alliance - Exploring Mekong Region Futures 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose This project investigated possible future trajectories in the energy, food and water nexus in t he Mekong Region. 
The analysis of the energy, food and water nexus in the Mekong Region was conducted in the context of 
important drivers such as climate change, rapid land use change and urbanisation. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) Targeted agencies for technology transfer were the Tonl e Sap Authority in Cambodia and the Ministry of Natural 
Resources and Environment in Lao PDR. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Cambodia and Lao PDR . 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Decision and planning support through scientific methods (including modelling). 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Development planning, environmental planning and cross-sectoral coordination under the water-food-energy 
nexus. 
Type of technology transferred Design of engagement process, in tegrated assessment model, and household survey data analysis. C ore 
strategies of this project include stakeholder capacity bu ilding to allow for an ongoing use of tools developed in 
this project as well as participatory processes that impact on decision making processes. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Cambodia: Tonle Sap development master plan. 
Lao PDR: Development plan of the Nam Ngum basin. 
Outcomes/impact More sustainable outcomes and improved cross-sector al coordination with less trade-offs between water, food and  
energy. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A400,000 each for Cambodia and Lao PDR. 
Duration 2009-2013 
Status Completed. 
Contact point for information http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Divis ions/Ecosystem-Sciences/Mekong-Futures.aspx  
 
  
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- 31 - 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 Strength ening 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, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. 
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 Bangladeshi officials to participate in multilateral and regional meetings. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Safe operation of nuclear facilities. 
Type of technology transferred Technical knowledge on safety mana gement systems, as they apply to nuclear facilities (specifica lly research 
reactors), through peer review methodologies and guidance documents. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Operators of nuclear facilities in Bangladesh more capabl e and prepared to run its facilities according to good, 
established principle of safety management systems. 
Outcomes/impact Safer workplace and community, extending regionally. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A56,000 annually, shared amongst all nine Forum for Nucl ear Cooperation in Asia developing member countries, 
including Bangladesh. 
Duration 2 years 
Status Nuclear facility (research reactor) in Bangladesh was p eer reviewed in May 2014. Tangible improvements to the 
safety management systems at the facility will be assessed again. 
 
 
Title of project/programme Solomon Islands – Financial Inclusion: mobile banking 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose To provide access to banking services. 
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) The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) and International Finance Corporation 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Solomon Islands 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Australia is incentivising ANZ to provide mobile banking services in otherwise unviable (rural) areas.  
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- 32 - Title of project/programme Solomon Islands – Financial Inclusion: mobile banking 
 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Telecommunications and banking. 
Type of technology transferred Mob ile platform for internet banking. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer 35,000 people will use mobile phones to open their first bank accounts. 
Outcomes/impact Gains in technological and financial literacy, as well as women with greater control over their family’s financ es. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A500,000 
Duration 2014 - 2016 
Status Current 
 
 
Title of project/programme South Asia Sanitary and Phytosanitary Awareness Workshop under the Public Sector Linkages 
Programme (separately featured above) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Promote national and regional stra tegies to manage sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) risks that can impede 
international trade. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Agriculture, and Depa rtment of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) Not applicable. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Workshop participants included developing countries and LDCs in the Indo-Pacific region .  The LDCs 
represented were Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal .  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding through Official Development Assistance. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Food security and agricultural productivity 
Type of technology transferred Combination of skills and knowle dge transfer through workshops to senior and mid-ranking officia ls. The 
workshop covered the principles of the World Trade Orga nization’s SPS Agreement, management of SPS risks on 
a national/regional basis, and plant and animal health and food safety in the global trading environment. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Provide information on and promote national strategies to  define plant health status, manage pest and disease 
risks associated with exports, develop risk-based and effective quarantine, and establish phytosanitary systems 
that are credible to international trading partners.  
Outcomes/impact Between October 2013 and October 2014, plant heal th activities funded by the PSLP activity included SPS 
awareness workshops for  two workshops for the Bangladesh Department of Agriculture (Canberra, Australia); and 
 Nepalese Department of Agriculture officers (Nepal, Kathmandu). 
The activity promoted the Indian National Institute of Pl ant Health (NIPHM), Hyderabad as a regional leader in  
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- 33 - Title of project/programme South Asia Sanitary and Phytosanitary Awareness Workshop under the Public Sector Linkages 
Programme (separately featured above) 
 
providing technical training to support development of effective, national SPS systems.  The senior leadership of 
NIPHM were identified as persuasive strategists for regional management of SPS risks. NIPHM officers presented 
or participated in the workshops in Asia, and demonstrated the relevance of the Institute’s extensive, technical curriculum to building SPS capacity. Officers from Afghanistan and Bangladesh have participated in additional, technical training provided by NIPHM.  
Participation in the SPS awareness workshop by officers from the Bangladesh Department of Agriculture led to the 
Government of Bangladesh providing funding for two delegati ons to travel to Australia for training in strategic and 
technical aspects of SPS management. The delegation visited an Australian grain export facility, border inspection 
and post-entry quarantine facilities, and a major, wholesal e nursery to obtain practical experience of national SPS 
systems. These visits had the additional benefit of assu ring the Bangladesh Department of Agriculture of the 
integrity of Australian export supply chains, with a view to minimising unwarranted SPS barriers to trade between 
Australia and Bangladesh.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A157,200 
Duration July 2014 
Status Completed 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/business/other_opps/pages/pslp.aspx 
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Tuvalu Good Governance, Economic  Growth and Stability Initiative 
Policy objective and/or purpose In part, the Tuvalu Good Governan ce, Economic Growth and Stability priority outcome assists imp rove capacity of 
oversight institutions within the Government of Tuvalu including Treasury, Budget and Inland Revenue within the Ministry of Finance as well as the Auditor General’s Office.   
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) Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, and Pacific Technical Assistance Mission. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Tuvalu  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Financial management.  
Type of technology transferred Skills and underpinning knowledge to manage and assist others to use the government’s financial management 
information system (ACCPAC).  
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- 34 - Title of project/programme Tuvalu Good Governance, Economic  Growth and Stability Initiative 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer 2.1.  Enhanced competence of local staffs to input data into the ACCPAC Financial Management Information 
System, manage it as well as produce fiscal update reports from the system in line with international standards.  
Outcomes/impact Increased quality of the financial reporting to better inform Government decision making and allocation of limi ted 
financial resources.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A0.483 million 
Duration 2011-15 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/co untries/pacific/tuvalu/Pages/how-we-give-aid.aspx  
 
  
Title of project/programme Vanuatu Technical and Vocational Educatio n and Training Sector Support Programme 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Programme supports activities  which encourage a more responsive and better quality training  system that is 
able to meet the skill demands of the productive sector s in provinces. The programme operates within existing 
structures and works with local training providers to deliver courses focused on employment and income-
generation outcomes within a nationally recognised framework.  
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) A managing contractor in partnership with local training providers 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu  
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Government funding. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Vocational education, agri-business, to urism, business development services.  
Type of technology transferred Skills and underpinning knowledge in relation to training, assessment and technical (trade) doma ins. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Enhanced competence of technical trainers and assessors; more and better targeted training that meets domestic 
and international standards; improved employment and in come-generation opportunities. Training and Vocational 
Education Centres have been established with provincial  government support in three provinces across Vanuatu.   
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- 35 - Title of project/programme Vanuatu Technical and Vocational Educatio n and Training Sector Support Programme 
Outcomes/impact Increased quality, labour market relevance, quan tity, scope and equity of training delivered; increased househo ld 
income 
Budget or funds allocated  (AUD/$A) $A10.6 million 
Duration 2013-16 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://aid.dfat.gov.au/co untries/pacific/vanuatu/Pages/how-we-give-aid.aspx  
 
  
3  AUSTRALIA’S SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TO LDCS: EXAMPLES OF MULTILATERAL AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES 
Title of project/programme ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Enhance the capacity of ASEAN co untries to identify plant pests and diseases, promote regional networking of 
diagnostic capacity; and stimulate the adoption of new, diagnostic techniques. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer Department of Agriculture 
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for incentives (Transferor) CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences; Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Victorian Department 
of Environment and Primary Industries; Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity; The University of Adelaide, Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) ASEAN members, including LDCs Burma, Cambodia and Lao PDR . 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Financing through the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Economic Cooperation Support 
Programme (AECSP). 
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 diagno stics of plant 
pests and diseases, and procurement of equipmen t, including remote microscopy technologies. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Improve the skills of front-line identifi ers 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 markets and develop a risk -based approach to quarantine policy. It is anticipated 
that enhanced diagnostic capacity will contribute to the removal of unwarranted SPS barriers to trade within the 
AANZFTA zone.  
Outcomes/impact Between October 2013 and October 2014, plant health activities funded by the AECSP have included:  
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- 36 - Title of project/programme ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project 
 
 diagnostic mentoring activities on scale insects and mealybugs in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam 
and Singapore; and 
 pest nematodes surveys in Cambodia and Lao PDR. 
 
Equipment (e.g. microscopes, digital cameras, laborato ry 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) $A847,385. Note the funds allocated refer to Year 2 acti vities only; funding period from July 2012 – July 2014. 
Duration Until December 2016 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://www.ardn.info/  
 
  
Title of project/programme Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose Objective: Strengthening regional  standards and conformance infrastructure, specifically measur ement 
capabilities and legal metrology frameworks.  
Purpose: Helping to ensure a sound regional technical infrastructure that underpins the reduction of technical barriers to trade, benefits in terms of assuring the quality of imports into Australia and facilitate trade by 
Australian industry stakeholders within the region. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer The Department of Industry (National Measurement Instit ute, NMI), plus designated institutes responsible for 
ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the Australian Radiation 
Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). The NMI is Australi a’s official member of the two peak Asia Pacific bodies 
in metrology - the APMP and the APLMF. 
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. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Counterpart metrology institutes in Bangladesh , Cambodia , Lao PDR  and Nepal . 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Funding and technical support. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Scientific and legal metrology. Sectors in which these capabilities are required include: measurements in health; 
environmental measurements; and food safety and energy. 
Type of technology transferred Metrology expertise (scientific and legal). 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer Example outputs include goods and services of internationally harmonised quality and interoperability that are 
made available within these economies and to the international community, including Australia. 
The following activities have been conducted over the reporting period: 
1. Training courses, workshops, seminars, in sc ientific (APMP) and legal metrology (APLMF), 
including Train-the-Trainer (in recipient country and in Australia).  
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- 37 - Title of project/programme Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) 
 
2. Attachment training (1-3 months in Australia) 
3. Coordination of measurement comparison programmes (objective assessments of measurement 
capabilities) 
4. Consultancies to review and provide recommendat ions in establishing/development metrology 
infrastructure. 
Outcomes/impact Harmonisation and international recognition of metrology infrastructure and capabilities assists in protecting 
consumers (safe and reliable goods and services). It also reduces technical barriers to trade to provide a stronger 
regional environment for trade and collaboration as well as building regional science and technology capabilities.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD) The National Measurement Institute is not funded to und ertake these activities other than providing in-kind 
support. Activities have been funded by various means, including by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
as well as through Asia-Pacif ic Metrology Programme funds. 
Duration More than 10 years 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point http://www.apmpweb.org/  and http://www.aplmf.org/  
 
Title of project/programme The Clean Energy Ministerial and th e Clean Energy Solutions Center 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Clean Energy Minister was la unched in 2009 to bring together Ministers and stakeholders fro m 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 institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer The Department of Industry 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 Solu tions Center, an initiative under the Clean Energy 
Ministerial, with the US Department of Energy. The Clean Energy Solutions Center is delivered by the US National 
Renewable Energy Laboratory. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Various least developed and developing countries. 
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer Co-funding of the Clean En ergy Solutions Center. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Clean energy and energy efficiency. 
Type of technology transferred The Clean Energy Solutions Center  is an online knowledge sharing platform showcasing best practi ce clean energy 
policies, data and analysis, and fostering policy innovation. The Clean Energy Solutions Center offers resources and services appropriate to a global audience but recogn ises the importance of tailored information addressing 
regional and local issues. The Clean Energy Solution Ce nter’s Ask an Expert service offers policy makers the 
opportunity to engage with experienced clean energy and en ergy efficiency professionals to address specific policy 
issues.   
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- 38 - Title of project/programme The Clean Energy Ministerial and th e Clean Energy Solutions Center 
 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer The Ask an Expert service has provided advice to repres entatives from over forty countries, many of which are 
LDCs, assisting them develop policies to better absorb cl ean energy technologies within their energy systems. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD) $A5 million to support the renewa ble energy components of the Clean Energy Solutions Center. 
Duration In 2010, Australia committed the above funds for five years. 
Contact point http://www.cleanenerg ysolutions.org/  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme Global Green Growth Institute  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The Institute is an international advisory organisation that promotes the sustainable developme nt of developing 
and emerging countries, including LDCs.  As part of the Institute’s approach to research and knowledge dissemination, it partners with governments and other expert bodies to explore channels for achieving green growth objectives.   
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 LDCs currently partnering with the Institute are Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kiribati, Rwanda and Vanuatu. 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer Australia is Co-Vice Chair of the Institute’s Council for 2014. Australia has an ongoing role in the Institute’s 
governance and allocation of resources to support technology transfer. 
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Clean technology, renewable technology. 
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 technology 
transfer The Institute and Brookings Institution have released several reports and papers, including Green Growth 
Innovation: New Pathways for International Cooperation  (2012) and International Actions to Support Green 
Growth Innovation Goals  (2013). 
Outcomes/impact The Institute has, for example, examined inte rnational mechanisms for green technology innovation, and has 
proposed options for an international architecture which would extend the pace and diffusion of technological innovation. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A5 million in voluntary core contributions to the Institute. 
Duration 2014-15 
Status Australia has previously provided $10 million to the Institute (2011-12 and 2012-13). 
Contact point  http://www.gggi.org/  
  
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Title of project/programme International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) 
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The IRENA is a treaty level orga nisation founded in 2009 with a mission to promote the increase d adoption and 
sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy technolo gies. IRENA aims to inform and share policy advice and 
technology information on broad scale, including with developing countries, particularly LDCs, to assist them to deploy renewable energy technologies, contributing to the sustainable development of those countries. 
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer The Department of Industry leads the Australian Government’s engagement with the IRENA. 
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor) The IRENA is an inter-governmental organisation. 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Various LDCs, including in Africa and the Pacific.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities Renewable energy. 
Type of technology transferred Since 2011, the IRENA has been developing its knowledge  management services and implementing capacity 
building programmes for African countries and the small island countries of the Pacific.  
 
IRENA is also taking a global leadership role in implementing the United Nation’s Sustainable Energy For All 
initiative in its work programme.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer IRENA has released several in-depth reports on technology costs, electricity storage in small island states and 
access to renewable energy jobs.   
Outcomes/impact IRENA includes in its substantial work programme: 
1. the Global Renewable Energy Roadmap, which will set out pathways to doubling the share of renewable 
energy in the global energy mix by 2030; 
2. the Global Renewable Energy Atlas, a platform which has developed tools to translate raw information on 
the physical potential of renewable sources of energy to useful information on technical and economic 
potential for policy makers, energy planners and industry; 
3. the IRENA Renewable Energy Learning Partnership, an online platform to bring together industry, academia 
and government to share learnings and best practice, and to provide access to renewable energy education 
information; 
4. the Global Renewable Energy Islands Network, which is developing policy information, roadmaps and advice 
for increased deployment of renewables in island states, with a focus on the Pacific region; and 
5. country-level Renewable Readiness Assessments to assist countries reshape their current energy 
frameworks to integrate more renewables. 
Budget or funds allocated Australia’s contribution to IRENA for 2014 is US$454,307.20 . 
 
Contact point for information http://www.irena.org/ 
 
  
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Title of project/programme World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Tr usted Intermediary Glob al Accessible Resources 
(TIGAR) Project  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose The TIGAR project facilitates cross-border exchange of copyri ght-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 disabilities.  
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 
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. 
Type of technology transferred Training on accessible book prod uction, on the use of DAISY Talk ing Books and on the use of the TIGAR Service 
Database. 
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 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 persons who are 
visually impaired. Substantial training has been provided to ensure continued accessible book production in the medium to long term.  here is ongoing technical support and assistance to the Ministry of Education and the non-governmental organisation producing the accessible books. 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A17,048 
Duration 8 months 
Status Ongoing 
Contact point for information http://www.accessiblebook sconsortium.org/tigar  
 
 
  
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- 41 - Title of project/programme Development of the Intellectual Property System – a series of activities under the first theme under 
the Australian-WIPO Funds-in-Trust 
Policy objective and/or purpose To address gaps in the intellectual property systems of Asia-Pacific LDCs, to improve aspects o f intellectual 
property administration (including the development of nati onal intellectual property strategies) and to assist LDCs  
to accede to, and implement, WIPO treaties. 
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) Burma, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu .  
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 Solomon Islands and Vanuatu with developing and implementing an intellectual property 
strategy; 
 improved understanding by Burma and Cambodia of the administrative requirements for Patent Cooperation 
Treaty accession; 
 trade mark training for Cambodia and Lao PDR;  and 
 training on improving and implementing copyright fr ameworks in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and 
Vanuatu. 
Expected output related to technology 
transfer A range of outputs flowed from the above ac tivities and may still follow, for example: 
 adoption by Pacific Island Co untries of national intellectual property strategies which identify how intellectual 
property can be used for economic and social developmen t, e.g. in the tourist industry, agricultural research, 
and in promoting the creative industries; 
 intellectual property officials with first-hand experien ce of a neighbouring country’s implementation of the 
Madrid System for trademarks; 
 trade mark examiners with enhanced knowledge and skill regarding examination based on absolute and 
relative grounds; and 
 increased awareness and understanding of copyright’s role and value 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 understanding of requirements to implement the Patent Cooperation Treaty and Madrid Protocol 
efficiently; 
 trade mark examiners with a better understanding of how to apply new trade mark law; and 
 improved capacity of policy makers to establish or strengthen the copyright system in their respective 
countries.  
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- 42 - Title of project/programme Development of the Intellectual Property System – a series of activities under the first theme under 
the Australian-WIPO Funds-in-Trust 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A) $A186,364, comprised as follows 
 $A17,912  for a April-May 2014 expert mission to the Solomon Islands 
 Approximately $A15,658 for a May 2014 expert mission to Vanuatu; 
 $A17,915 for patent trade for officials in Burma and Cambodia in July 2013; 
 $A34,515 for Madrid Protocol accession training for officials in Cambodia and Lao PDR; 
 $A9,550 for trade mark training for Lao PDR officials in July 2013; 
 $A69,805 for training on copyright policy making skills fo r officials in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and 
Vanuatu in March 2014; and 
 $A21,009 for training on improving and implementing the copyright framework fo r officials of Kiribati. 
Duration The Funds in Trust programme runs from 2012 to 2015. 
Status All activities reported have been completed. 
Contact point for information http://www.geneva.mission.gov .au/gene/MediaRelease1.html  
 
 
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