IP/C/W/602/Add.2  
 
13 October 2014  
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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 
 
NEW ZEALAND 
Addendum 
 
The following communication, dated 7 October 2014, from the delegation of New Zealand is being circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decisi on on the Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28). 
 
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1.  This submission provides a report on New Zealand's activities in pursuit of commitments under Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement concerning te chnology transfer to least developed countries 
(LDCs) for the period July 2013 - June 2014 and actions planned. 
2.  Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement provides  that "developed country Members shall provide 
incentives to enterprises and institutions in their territories for the purpose of promoting and encouraging technology transfer to least developed country Members in order to enable them to 
create a sound and viable technological base".  
3.  Technology transfer is interpreted in this report broadly to include training, education and 
"know-how", along with any capital component. We see four key modes of technology transfer:  
i) physical objects or equipment;  
ii) skills and human aspects of technology management and learning;  iii) designs and blueprints which constitute the document-embodied knowledge on 
 information and technology; and  
iv) production arrangement linkages within which technology is operated. 
4.  New Zealand appreciates that LDC Members ha ve an interest in learning more about the 
outcomes and operation of Members' technology tr ansfer programmes. As an annex to this report 
we have included a table of specific examples of  technology transfer to LDCs. The table is in 
response to comments by LDCs wanting the adoption  of a more standardised format of reporting. 
1  OVERVIEW OF INCENTIVES, TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE MODES OF 
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 
5.  New Zealand's efforts to encourage technology transfer to LDCs occur through a variety of 
channels or modes: promoting a broad economic environment that is conducive to the 
development of New Zealand enterprises and institutions and enables them to transfer technology 
abroad; bilateral and regional development assi stance programmes; encouraging trade in goods 
and services; and facilitating a strong intellectual property environment. However, it should be IP/C/W/602/Add.2 
 
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  noted that New Zealand recognises that the most relevant and cost-effective technologies may 
come from other countries (consistent with untied aid).  
 
6.  In supporting sustainable economic developmen t, including through the transfer of technology, 
New Zealand has increased the focus of its Aid Prog ramme on agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. 
These are key productive sectors for our partners' future growth prospects, while infrastructure 
and energy are important enabling factors for growth. 
7.  A key channel for promoting technology transfer from New Zealand to LDCs is through the New 
Zealand Aid Programme, managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). MFAT views technology transfer as an implicit element in achieving its overall objective of supporting 
sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty; so much so, that it 
often cannot be distinguished from other elements of programmes. 
8.  Due to New Zealand's history, culture and geographic location, the primary geographical focus 
of the New Zealand Aid Programme is the Pacific and key partners in Asia. The particular LDCs 
with which New Zealand has bilateral programmes are: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Cambodia, 
Laos and Afghanistan (all of whom are LDC WTO Members or Observers), and Kiribati, Tuvalu, and 
Timor Leste (non-WTO Member activities are not included in this report).  
9.  The New Zealand Aid Programme has a core focus on sustainable economic development. This 
includes encouraging policies that support growth and investment so that businesses have access to the critical infrastructure, finance and markets they need to succeed. Direct, practical support for businesses, for example through mentoring and skills training, is also important to develop 
expertise.  
10.  While not all activities are captured in this 2013/14 Report, MFAT through the New Zealand 
Aid Programme, is supporting infrastructure development in the areas of renewable energy, 
transport (e.g. roads and ports) and water supply, which is likely to involve elements of 
technology transfer (e.g. in technology to optimi se the management of distributed generation in 
electricity networks).  
11.  MFAT is also developing a coherent focused programme to support Pacific Island countries to 
develop trade opportunities, and systems and resources to take advantage of these opportunities. 
12.  This report identifies some relevant activi ties with key LDC partners through bilateral or 
regional mechanisms. Any relevant activities of multilateral agencies that New Zealand provides 
core funding to are not reflected in this report. All figures quoted are in New Zealand dollars. 
2  ODA ACTIVITIES PROVIDING TE CHNOLOGY TRANSFER TO LDCS  
13.  The New Zealand Partnerships for International Development contestable fund was 
established in 2012 to harness the expertise and innovation of New Zealand charitable, other not-
for-profit, private sector and state sector organisations in the delivery of aid activities in developing countries, with a particular focus on sustainable economic development. Up to NZ$32 
million worth of commitments are made each year towards partnerships between New Zealand 
organisations and local in-country partners deliv ering development activities. Two examples of 
activities selected for design and implementati on under these funds that include key modes of 
technology transfer are: 
 Providing relevant diagnostic tools and training  on early identification of pest and disease 
risk organisms to Pacific quarantine services to enable them to implement biosecurity and quarantine measures and gain market access 
 Providing a database and relevant training to enable five Pacific Island countries to 
manage information on people travelling to  New Zealand for seasonal work, or seeking 
to do so. 
14.  The New Zealand Aid Programme's bilateral and regional programmes provide technology 
transfer through training, skill development, and technology infrastructure. The following sections IP/C/W/602/Add.2 
 
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  provide further background on selected bilateral and regional programmes as examples of 
technology transfer to least developed countries. The information provided is based on the reporting criteria agreed by the TRIPS Council in February 2003. 
2.1  EXAMPLES OF BILATE RAL PROGRAMMES WITH LDCs 
15.  As the New Zealand Aid Programme evolves over time, different elements of technology 
transfer will feature. The following are some cu rrent examples from bilateral programmes with a 
number of LDC WTO Member Countries.   
2.1.1  Solomon Islands  
16.  The New Zealand Aid Programme has supported the modernisation of the information 
management systems of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR). The programme resulted in the establishment of a working IT system enabling networking, data 
processing and more reliability in the licensing process. Databases were also developed for 
recording key information (e.g. receipts, licenses and export data). Information is now integrated into regional databases, and licence information is held on an automated webpage for regional 
organisations and enforcement agencies. In 2013/ 14 NZ$1.83 million was expended on work with 
the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources as part of the Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries Programme (MSSIF) through a direct grant funding arrangement with 
MFMR, and a number of MFAT-contracted advisors. Broadly MSSIF aims to build the capacity of 
MFMR to coordinate and lead sustainable development and management of fisheries resources, and the capacity of stakeholders to participate in sector development.  
17.  The New Zealand Aid Programme also support s the institutional development of the Solomon 
Islands Inland Revenue Division (SI IRD). The programme has supported improvements to the 
organisation's Revenue Management System (RMS ), Transport Management System and a website 
and intranet. Additional operational processes have been integrated into RMS, including 
assessment of provisional tax, monitoring of outs tanding returns and wider reporting functions. In 
2013/14 NZ$1.5 million was expended on work with  the Solomon Islands Inland Revenue Division 
through a partnership with the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (NZ IRD). Support was 
provided through secondees from the New Zeal and IRD and additional contracted advisors. 
18.  The arrangement between SI IRD and NZ IRD provides unique opportunities for technology 
transfer. For example, NZ IRD has recently provided SI IRD with NZ IRD's tax-specific training materials, which will be adapted to the Solomon Islands context and used for training new SI IRD 
officers.  
2.1.2  Vanuatu  19.  In 2013/14, New Zealand provided over NZ$3m towards basic education support, which 
includes the provision of infrastructure and te xtbooks, teacher training, integrated curriculum 
development, information management systems, school leadership and management activities. This is part of a NZ$14m programme over 4 ye ars alongside Australian DFAT known as the 
Vanuatu Education Support Programme, or VESP . VESP has a number of goals, including 
improving the quality of school facilities to accommodate the increasing number of students, and improving overall literacy and numeracy rates over the medium term. 
20.  New Zealand has also been instrumental in funding hydrographic mapping of several high 
priority locations in Vanuatu, in order to enable the continued presence of major cruise liners. This 
support was valued at just over NZ$500,000 and will result in the creation of electronic navigation charts that meet international shipping standard s. Work was conducted by the Secretariat of the 
Pacific Community in conjunction with the Government of Vanuatu, who provided a boat for the 
survey.  
21.  New Zealand is also working with UNICEF to update information systems around water and 
sanitation infrastructure in Vanuatu. UNICEF, funded by New Zealand, is working with a Dutch 
company (AKVO) to roll out mobile data collection over the whole country. This will enable the efficient prioritisation of water projects and increased control of the Government of Vanuatu. In addition, UNICEF and New Zealand are placing a high level technical adviser in the Department of IP/C/W/602/Add.2 
 
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  Geology, Mines and Water to strengthen the Government of Vanuatu's approach to the sector. The 
total value of these components of the package is over NZ$750,000 over two years. 
2.1.3  Afghanistan 22.  New Zealand is investing in a Renewable Energy Programme (REP) in Afghanistan that will 
support economic development in the Bamyan province through the electrification of Bamyan 
town. The project aims to increase commercial ac tivity; improve function ing of provincial and 
district governments; and improve quality of life through better access to lighting, modern 
communication and computer technology. New Zealand has contracted a consortium of 
New Zealand energy companies to install a 1MW sy stem (four modular PV systems) and construct 
a distribution network. New Zealand is also providing capability building to the local energy utility company that will be responsible for operat ing, maintaining and managing the system. 
2.2  EXAMPLES FROM REGIONAL APPROACHES  
23.  New Zealand provides LDCs with transfer s of technology and assistance to encourage 
investment through various regional assistance programmes. In some cases it is difficult to 
separate expenditure specifically provided to LDC Members, although it is clear that LDC Members 
within these regions benefit from these programmes. 
2.2.1  Pacific Economic an d Trade-related Activities 
24.  Sound economic management and appropriate policies (e.g. ICT regulation) are critical to 
encourage technology transfer, trade and invest ment. The New Zealand Aid Programme provides 
funding to various regional organisations that provide economic advice, capacity building, or support the development of trade or investment: 
 The Pacific Islands Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC) supports Pacific Island 
Countries to improve economic management through the provision of technical advice and practical support in public financial management, banking regulation, tax 
administration, macroeconomic management and National Accounts, and in coordinating 
donor efforts in these areas. New Zealand has committed NZ$8.9m for the current 5 year cycle of PFTAC through to June 2016 (NZ$1.78m per annum); 
 The Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PITI) o ffice in Auckland aims to enhance trade, 
investment and tourism opportunities for Pacific Island businesses. In 2013/14, New Zealand contributed NZ$890,000 to the operation of PITI.  
25.  The New Zealand Aid Programme has funded the design and installation of a New Zealand-
designed customs database (PC Trade) in a number of Pacific Island Countries, including several 
LDCs. The Programme also funds helpdesk services  provided by Statistics New Zealand to enable 
countries to effectively utilise this technology. The funding to Statistics New Zealand has been 
extended to 30/06/2015 for helpdesk services, as well as additional funding for software 
replacement.  
2.2.2  Pacific Environmental Activities 
26.  The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affair s and Trade, through the Aid Programme provides 
financial support to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (NZ$4.5 million over three years 2013-2015). SPRE P in turn provides technical assistance to 
Pacific Countries and Territories in the areas of biodiversity and ecosystem management, climate 
change, waste management and pollution control, and environmental monitoring and governance, 
and accordingly promotes the transfer of knowledge into the region.  
27.  Within the above contribution, the New Zealand Aid Programme has provided supports 
regional meteorological services through the provision of the "Island Climate Update" seasonal 
weather forecasting bulletin. This initiative has a strong focus on technology transfer to the Pacific region.  IP/C/W/602/Add.2 
 
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  2.2.3  New Zealand Scholarships  
28.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provides scholarships to citizens of targeted developing and 
least developed countries to undertake vocational tr aining or tertiary level study in New Zealand or 
in the Pacific region. During 2013/14 approximately 1045 students from developing and least 
developed countries were studying in New Zealand on New Zealand Aid Programme funded 
scholarships, with funding totalling approximat ely NZ$41.6 million. A total of approximately 
NZ$24.5 million was allocated for scholarships for students from Pacific Island LDCs in 2013/14. 
29.  The scholarships enhance the skills, training an d knowledge of the recipients so that they can 
assist in the social and economic development of their home countries. Scholarships are offered only for training and qualifications in subjects and skills which are relevant to the identified human resource development needs and priorities of each country. 
3  OTHER NEW ZEALAND PROGRAMMES WITH A TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COMPONENT  
3.1  Intellectual Property 30.  The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) provides on-going technical 
assistance, on request, to help developing and least developed countries on issues relating to the 
registration of intellectual property rights, including plant variety rights (see Article 67 Report).  
31.  In February 2014, New Zealand hosted a WIPO supported study visit for countries including 
Cambodia and Laos PDR. The purpose of the study visit was to assist these countries with their 
preparations for accession to the Madrid Protocol. IPONZ shared practice and information in relation to: legal issues including developing regulations; project management (preparing the Offices to accede to Madrid); publicity and client engagement material; Office efficiency and 
workflow management; and staff engagement and culture. IPONZ will continue to support these 
countries as they prepare to accede to the Madrid Protocol through the activities of the WIPO and the ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Intellectual Property Committee. 
3.2  Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE) 
32.  In April 2007 the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect, enabling 
employers in the horticulture and viticulture indust ries to recruit seasonal workers from offshore, 
with a preference for the Pacific. The purpose of  the scheme is to provide New Zealand employers 
with a reliable source of seasonal labour and to provide Pacific workers with income and employment opportunities. Since 2007, more than 39,000 RSE seasonal labourers have visited New Zealand to take up employment opportunities in horticulture and viticulture. 
33.  While RSE workers are in New Zealand they learn a variety of new skills and undertake 
training opportunities. In the last few seasons, all of the LDCs in the Pacific (Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu) have had workers in New Zealand through the RSE scheme.  
34.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provides significant financial support to facilitate the 
scheme, including: 
 A three year programme training RSE workers in literacy, numeracy, computer literacy 
and financial literacy, which commenced in February 2012. The programme was up-
scaled and will now provide training to a total 4,700 workers over 3 years.  
 A Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment assistance programme for 
participating RSE Pacific governments (including Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and 
Vanuatu) to ensure the smooth running of the scheme, including an in-country 
component to provide New Zealand recognised qualifications in horticulture to past and present RSE workers (an in-country pilot started in Samoa in 2012). 
  
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- 6 - ANNEX: NEW ZEALAND: EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS1 
 
The following chart presents some examples of activities underta ken by the principle New Zealand agency involved in technology transfer activities, the New 
Zealand Aid Programme (NZAID). It is not an exhaustive list of activities undertaken by NZAID, but rather serves to exemplify t he institutions and enterprises 
that transfer physical capital and goods, know-how, information, and data to LDCs. This chart has been developed to show certai n criteria as requested by 
LDCs at the October 2011 Workshop on Article 66.2. 
 
1  NZAID BITLATERAL PROGRAMMES: AFGHANISTAN 
Title of project/ 
programme Afghanistan  Renewable Energy Programme 
Policy objective/ purpose To promote opportunities for economic development in Bamyan province 
through the electrification of Bamyan Town 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Afghan government (district and provincial), businesses, people living and 
working in Bamyan town 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) New Zealand companies 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Afghanistan 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Infrastructure; Capability building through technical assistance 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Energy 
Type of technology transferred Infrastructure; Capability building through technical assistance 
Expected output related to tech transfer Capability building of the local energy utility company that will be responsible 
for the operating, maintainin g and managing the system 
Outcomes/ impact  Increased commercial activity for businesses; 
 Improved functioning of provin cial and district government 
 Improved quality of home life, including the benefits of lighting, modern 
communication and computer technology 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) NZ$24m 
Duration 2011-2015 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) 
 
                                               
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Title of project/programme 
 Solomon Islands Inland Revenue Department 
Policy objective/purpose Improved protection of the revenue base for the Solomon Islands, and support 
for private sector development through a more transparent, efficient and 
business friendly tax regime 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Solomon Islands Government Inland Revenue Division 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) New Zealand Inland Revenue Department 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Solomon Islands 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capacity building through technical assistance. 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Management of taxes, including tax policies and legislation, and appropriate 
and efficient systems and management processes which enable fulfilment of 
basic functions 
Type of technology transferred Improvements to the organisation's Revenue Management System (RMS) and 
a website and intranet. Additional operational processes have been integrated into RMS, including assessment of provisional tax, monitoring of outstanding returns and wider reporting functions 
Expected output related to tech transfer Progressive tax policies and legislation which protect and enhance the revenue 
base 
 
A set of strategies that help people file on time, make payments when due 
and ensure the returns they file are complete 
 
Appropriate and efficient systems and management processes which enable 
fulfilment of basic functions 
 
Competencies are built, as well as leaderships and management expertise at 
all levels. 
Outcomes/ impact A more capable organisation able to fulfil the basic functions of a tax system 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) NZ$13m 
Duration 2009-2014 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information http://www.ird.gov.sb/  
 
 
 
  
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Title of project/programme 
 Vanuatu Hydrography   
Policy objective/purpose To improve Vanuatu's economic development through the  continued and 
increased presence of major cruise liners 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Government of Vanuatu 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) Secretariat of the Pacific Community 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capacity building through technical assistance 
 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Hydrography 
 
Type of technology transferred The provision of technical assistance 
 
 
Expected output related to tech transfer Creation of electronic navigation charts that meet international shipping 
standards 
Outcomes/ impact Vanuatu's economic development improved through the continued and 
increased presence of major cruise liners 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) 550,000 
Duration 2014 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
 
  
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Title of project/programme 
 Water supply systems and sector strengthening 
Policy objective/purpose Improved public health in Vanuatu, through a strengthened and upskilled 
Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources and the implementation 
of key water projects. 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Department of Geology, Mines and Water 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) UNICEF 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capacity building through technical assistance  
 
Information systems and data gathering  
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Water and Sanitation, Information Management 
 
Type of technology transferred The provision of technical assistance and capability building 
 
Water and sanitation information systems 
 
Expected output related to tech transfer Information management systems established to support prioritisation and 
development of water and sanitation 
 
Technical assistance in the Department of Geology, Mines and Wate 
Outcomes/ impact Vanuatu's water and sanitation strengthened through more effective 
information management systems and technical assistance 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) 750,000 
Duration 2014-2016 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
  
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- 10 - 5  NZAID REGIONAL PROGRAMMES: PACIFIC 
Title of project/programme 
 Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC) 
Policy objective/purpose Improved economic management leading to sustainable economic growth 
across the Pacific Islands 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Government departments including Treasury, Revenue and Customs 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) PFTAC 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Pacific Regional (including Timor-Leste) 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capaci ty building through technical assistance and training.  
 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities  Public Financial Management 
 Revenue policy and administration 
 Economic statistics 
 Financial sector supervision 
Macroeconomic management 
Type of technology transferred The provision of technical advice and practical support in public financial 
management, banking regulation, tax administration, macroeconomic 
management and National Accounts, and in coordinating donor efforts in these 
areas 
Expected output related to tech transfer  Technical advice and capacity building delivered through advisory 
missions  
 On-demand remote advice (email, phone) 
 Manuals & guidance notes on key issues 
Regional and sub-regional training courses and seminars 
Outcomes/ impact Improved economic management in the Pacific region through the provision of 
technical advice and capacity building to Pacific Island countries, in key areas of public sector financial management 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) NZ$8.9m 
Duration 2011- 
2015 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information http://www.pftac.org/  
 
 
  
  
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Title of project/programme 
 PC Trade Programme 
Policy objective/purpose Timely and reliable trade statistics through strengthened capability of Pacific 
Customs and Statistics offices. 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Pacific Customs and Statistics offices 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) Statistics New Zealand 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu, Solomon Islands 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capability building through technical assistance 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Customs, Statistics, Information technology 
Type of technology transferred Trade statistics database; and provision of technical assistance 
Expected output related to tech transfer Installation of upgraded trade statistics database; operational support by way 
of technical assistance and provision of helpdesk services 
Outcomes/ impact Improved quality and timeliness of trade statistics in the Pacific will support 
better evidence-based planning, monitoring and decision-making 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) $500,000 
Duration 2014- 2015 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
 
   
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Title of project/programme 
 Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme Strengthening Pacific 
Partnerships 
Policy objective/purpose Pacific states economic de velopment improved by labour mobility initiatives 
and in-country horticulture enterprises 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Government Departments, community leaders and Pacific groups 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and  Employment 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Solomon Islands, Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capacity building through technical assistance and training. 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Information management; processes; communication and marketing; 
horticulture 
Type of technology transferred The provision of trai ning and technical advice in information management, 
processes, knowledge, communication and marketing. 
 
In-country horticulture training planned. 
Expected output related to tech transfer Training, workshops and secondment s to New Zealand for Government 
representatives, community leaders and groups. The focus will be on 
information management, processes, knowledge, communication and 
marketing 
Outcomes/ impact Improvement in the management and coordination of labour mobility 
initiatives and improved horticulture skills and practices. 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) NZ$4.3m 
Duration 2011-2016 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information http://www.dol.govt.nz/initiative s/strategy/rse/strengthening/  
 
 
  
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Title of project/programme 
 New Zealand Scholarships 
Policy objective/purpose Improve social and economic  development in the Pacific through  enhanced 
skills, training and knowledge of scholarship recipients 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Pacific people 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LD Cs (Transferor) New Zealand education  and training organisation s 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) All Pacific Island Countries including 
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Scholarships 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Education and training 
Type of technology transferred Capacity building th rough the provision of  scholarships and training 
Expected output related to tech transfer Scholarships for training and attaining qualifications 
Outcomes/ impact Improved social and economic  development in the Pacific through enhanced 
skills, training and knowledge of scholarship recipients 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) $24.5m (New Zealand based scholarships in 2013/2014 for Pacific Island 
countries) 
Duration On-going 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
  
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9  NZAID REGIONAL PROGRAMMES: PACIFIC 
Title of project/programme 
 Recognised Seasonal Employer (R SE) Workers Training Programme 
Policy objective/purpose To maximise the financial and educational benefits of Pacific Island workers in 
the Recognised Seasonal Employers' (RSE) scheme 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer Pacific people 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) Fruition Horticulture New Zealand 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu, Solomon Islands 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capacity building through training and education 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Education 
Type of technology transferred The provision of trai ning and education in English language, financial and 
computer literacy, business development, horticulture, other life skills 
 
Expected output related to tech transfer Delivery of RSE Workers Training Programme courses to 4,770 RSE workers 
Outcomes/ impact Workers become economically independent making greater financial 
contributions towards their communities at home by effective use of their 
earnings and development of sustainable businesses back in the Pacific 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) $3.5m 
Duration 2012-2015 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
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10  OTHER 
Title of project/programme 
 Intellectual Property Office  of New Zealand (IPONZ) 
Policy objective/purpose Assist ASEAN Trade Mark Of fices to introduce and operationalise the Madrid 
Protocol International Trade Mark Filing system 
Government agencies or institutions eligible in the provision of incentives for 
tech transfer ASEAN Trade Mark Offices 
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) IPONZ 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Laos PDR 
Cambodia 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capaci ty building through technical assistance and training 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Intellectual property – trade marks 
Type of technology transferred The provision of technica l advice and practical support with legislative reform 
roadmaps, operational processes and operational management. 
Expected output related to tech transfer Technical advice and capacity building delivered through study visits and 
information exchange. 
 
On-demand remote advice (email, phone). 
 
Process and operational manuals & guidance notes on key issues. 
Outcomes/ impact Accession to the Madrid Protocol. 
 
Effective and efficient operational management of International trade mark 
applications. 
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$) Not applicable - 
assistance provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization. 
Duration 2014-2016 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information IPONZ: http://www.iponz.govt.nz/  
info@iponz.govt.nz 
 
 
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