IP/C/W/611/Add.1  
 
24 September 2015  
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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 23 September 2015, from the delegation of New Zealand is 
being circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the De cision 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 Ze aland'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 2014 - June 2015 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 an d 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.  We appreciate that LDC Members have an in terest in learning more about the outcomes and 
o p e r a t i o n  o f  M e m b e r s '  t e c h n o l o g y  t r a n s f e r  p r o g r a m m e s .  A s  a n  a n n e x  t o  t h i s  r e p o r t  w e  h a v e  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: promoting a broad economic environment that is conducive to the development of New 
Zealand enterprises and institutions and enables them to transfer technology abroad; encouraging trade in goods, services and labour mobility; facilitating a strong intellectual property 
environment; as well as through New Zealand's bilateral and regional development programmes. 
Though New Zealand recognises that the most relevant and cost-effective technologies may come from other countries (consistent with untied aid).  
6.  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 
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  money, knowledge and skills to deliver sustainable development and poverty reduction in 
developing countries. 
7.  Due to New Zealand's history, culture and lo cation, the primary geographical focus of the New 
Zealand Aid Programme is the Pacific and key partners in Asia. The LDCs with which New Zealand 
has bilateral or targeted regional programmes ar e: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Cambodia, Laos, 
Myanmar and Afghanistan (all of whom are LDC WTO Members or Observers), and Ethiopia, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Timor Leste (non-WTO Member activities are not the focus of this report).  
8.  The New Zealand Aid Programme has 12 investment priorities that reflect key development 
opportunities in our partner countries and draw on New Zealand's strengths. These include two flagship priorities – renewable energy and agriculture – where New Zealand can offer specialist expertise. The other priorities including key productive sectors (fisheries and tourism), enabling 
infrastructure (ICT connectivity and transport), human development (health and education), along 
with economic governance, trade and labour mobility, law and justice and humanitarian response. 
9.  The New Zealand Aid Programme's bilateral and regional programmes provide technology 
transfer through training, skill development, and technology infrastructure. This report offers a 
series of illustrative examples of bilateral and regional development activities that result in a 
transfer of technology to LDCs. The information provided is based on the reporting criteria agreed 
by the TRIPS Council in February 2003.  
10.  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  
2.1  EXAMPLES OF BILATE RAL PROGRAMMES WITH LDCs 
11.  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  12.  The New Zealand Aid Programme has supported the establishment of a new regional eye care 
centre in the Solomon Islands. The new centre will deliver 1,900 eye surgeries a year and allow 
11,000 people to have their eyes examined and treated annually. The centre will also provide regional support and training to eye health professionals to develop the local workforce in the Pacific. Further, the building has been designed in New Zealand to achieve high levels of 
sustainability and includes solar panels that will generate more than 95% of the centre's energy 
needs. The building uses rainwater run-off for an off-the-grid and environmentally-friendly water collection, treatment and discharge system. It also uses air pressure control systems designed in 
New Zealand to ensure optimal air quality in theatre, and is the only building in Solomon Islands to 
meet strict New Zealand infection control standards. 
13.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provided NZ$3.8m 2013 - 2015 to the Fred Hollows 
Foundation to establish the centre. Since 2006, the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has supported 
146 eye nurses and technicians along with 16 doctors to complete specialist post-graduate training. 
14.  The New Zealand Aid Programme continues to  support the institutional development of the 
Solomon Islands Inland Revenue Division (SI IRD). This includes staged improvements to the 
SI IRD's Revenue Management System, Transport Management System and a website and intranet. In 2014/15 New Zealand invested NZ$726,000 on the partnership with SI IRD through an 
arrangement with New Zealand's Inland Revenue De p a r t m e n t  t h a t  p r o v i d e s  a d v i s o r s  t o  S I  I R D .  
Additional advisors contracted by MFAT to SI IRD worked on the development of performance benchmarks and information analysis through interactive management dashboards. 
15.  The New Zealand Aid Programme continues to  support the institutional development of the 
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  funding continues to be used for the establishment of a Fisheries Information Management 
System, a website for the Solomon Islands Locally-Managed Marine Area Network, and the establishment MFMR's website. NZ funding has also been used for the collection of fisheries market data for fisheries management purposes via smart phones. In 2014/15 New Zealand invested 
approximately NZ$1m on the partnership with MFMR through a grant funding arrangement and 
provision of MFAT-contracted technical advisors. The partnership aims to build MFMR's capacity to coordinate and lead sustainable development and management of fisheries resources, and 
fisheries sector development.  
16.  The New Zealand Aid Programme continues to support Honiara City Council (HCC) to improve 
governance and city services. New Zealand's funding has been used to improve communications between HCC divisions and the publ ic by developing a website, hotline and Facebook page. In 
2014/15 New Zealand invested NZ$664,000 in the partnership with HCC through a grant funding 
arrangement and provision of MFAT-contracted advisors.  
2.1.2  Vanuatu  
17.  New Zealand, the Government of Vanuatu and the World Bank are working on the Vanuatu 
Rural Electrification Project (VREP Phase I) to deliver affordable renewable energy to people in rural areas. New Zealand has committed NZ$6m over 6 years (2014-2020) through the Pacific 
Regional Infrastructure Facility. VREP will subsidise low-maintenance solar photovoltaic 'plug and 
play' systems for approximately 17,500 households, in addition to 230 health posts and 2,000 not-
for-profit community halls in rural areas. 
18.  The project was mobilised during 2014/15 with technical advice supplied to establish an 
Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) for the di sposal of the waste batteries; development of a 
solar electricity product catalogue to showcase product quality and price range; and registration procedures were completed for participating vendors/retailers ready for roll out to two Provinces 
from the third quarter of 2015. 
19.  In 2014/15, 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 year s, in partnership with the Australian Department 
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, known as the Vanua tu 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 improvin g overall literacy and numeracy rates over the 
medium term. 
20.  New Zealand continues to work with UN ICEF providing over NZ$4m over three years 
(2013-2016) towards water and sanitation projec ts that gain public health benefits for 
communities across four Provinces reaching over 11,700 people, and contributing to the Government goal of 91 percent population access by 2018. UNICEF and New Zealand have placed 
a high level technical adviser in the Department of Geology, Mines and Water to strengthen the 
Government of Vanuatu's approach to the sector. 
2.1.3  Afghanistan 21.  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 contracted a consortium of New Zealand 
energy companies to construct a 1MW system (fou r modular PV systems) and distribution network 
for 2,490 connections. Following the completion of construction in January 2015, New Zealand is 
providing a two-year capability building programme to the local energy utility company that will be 
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  2.1.4  Myanmar 
22.  New Zealand is investing in a five year, NZ$6m project to improve Myanmar's dairy industry. 
The Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project aims to impr ove the quantity and quality of milk produced 
in three regions by introducing new types of fo rage and pasture management, animal and farm 
management techniques, and protocols for the safe and hygienic collection, transportation and 
processing of milk and milk products. The project has included a visit by farmers and Ministry of 
Agriculture and Irrigation officials to New Zealand to study farming and cheese-making practices. 
2.2  EXAMPLES FROM REGIONAL PROGRAMMES 
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 NZNZ$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 2014/15, New Zealand contributed NZNZ$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 was extended 
to 30/06/2015 for helpdesk servic es, as well as additional fund ing for software replacement.  
2.2.2  Pacific Environmental Activities 
26.  The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affair s and Trade provides financial support to the 
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (NZ$4.5m over three years 2013-2015). SPREP in turn provides technical ad vice, programme support and capacity building 
assistance to Pacific Island countries 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 supports regional 
meteorological services through the provision of the "Island Climate Update" seasonal weather 
forecasting bulletin.  
2.2.3  Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme 
28.  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. While RSE workers are in New Zealand they also have the opportunity to up-skill and undertake a variety of training courses.  IP/C/W/611/Add.1 
 
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  29.  Since 2007, more than 55,000 RSE seasonal labourers have worked in New Zealand's 
horticulture and viticulture industries. Of that, over 24,500 workers have come from LDCs in the Pacific (Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu). 
30.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provides significant financial support to facilitate the 
scheme, including: 
 A NZ$3.5m 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 three and a half 
years (2012 – 2016). 
 A Ministry of Business, Innovation and Em ployment assistance programme (NZ$4.3m) 
for Pacific governments to ensure the smooth running of the RSE scheme, including an 
in-country component to provide New Zealand recognised qualifications in horticulture 
to past and present RSE workers. 
 
2.2.4  AANZFTA Economic C ooperation Support Programme 
31.  The Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) 
mandates a programme of technical assistance activities known as the AANZFTA Economic 
Cooperation Support Programme (AECSP). The AECSP is jointly funded by Australia and 
New Zealand. Between 2010 and 2015, it had an ov erall budget of AUDNZ$20 to NZ$25 million. 
New Zealand contributes AUDNZ$1 for every AUDNZ$7 contributed by Australia. 
32.  Projects funded by the AECSP are available to all ten ASEAN member states, including three 
LDCs: Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. The ai m of the AECSP is to facilitate AANZFTA 
implementation; progress built-in agenda negoti ations; achieve deeper economic integration 
among the parties; and increase business utilisation of AANZFTA. 
33.  During the period July 2014 – July 2015, numerous AECSP projects promoted technology 
transfer, particularly the transfer of skills and human aspects of technology management and learning. Some examples of projects involv ing Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar include: 
 in-country training programmes on the application of the rules of origin of trade 
agreements concluded or being negotiated by ASEAN 
 in-country training programmes on the transposition of AANZFTA Tariff Reduction 
Schedules from 2007 version of the Harmonized System to HS 2012 
 OECD Investment Policy Reviews for Myanmar (completed) and Cambodia and Lao 
PDR (ongoing) 
 enhancing the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in AANZFTA  
 "Capacity Building on Statistics of International Trade in Services" – building 
institutional capacity in terms of data collection and reporting 
 "Accession to the Madrid Protocol" – assistance with workload management and 
business processes. 
 
2.3  EXAMPLES FROM GLOBAL PROGRAMMES 
2.3.1  Partnerships for International Development Fund 
34.  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$30m 
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 
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   Developing a Pacific Risk Tool for Resilience with two Pacific Island countries to enable 
the gathering, analysis and application of existing and future disaster risk information in order to reduce the impact of future hazard events and to protect socio-economic development. 
 Providing training on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technique for increasing 
rice production to farmers in Timor-Leste in order to satisfy household food requirements and increase household incomes by producing surplus amounts for sale 
to the government and local markets. 
 
2.3.2  New Zealand Scholarships  
35.  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 2014/15 approximately 1696 students from developing and least developed countries were studying in New Ze aland on New Zealand Aid Programme funded 
scholarships, with funding totalling NZ$54m. A total of approximately NZ$15m was allocated for 
scholarships for students from WTO member LDCs in 2014/15. An additional NZ$6.4m was allocated for scholarships for students from non-WTO member LDCs (Ethiopia, Kiribati, Timor 
Leste, and Tuvalu). 
36.  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 
37.  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).  
38.  In July 2014, the New Zealand Plant Variety Rights Office (PVRO) provided a DUS expert and 
guest lecturer at the Korea Overseas Investment and Cooperation Agency, Plant Variety Protection and DUS Training Course in Seoul, South Korea. The course participants came from eight East Asian and African countries.  
39.  In November 2014, the New Zealand PRVO DUS expert also presented at the East Asia Plant 
Variety Protection Forum Technical meeting for rambutan and star fruit held in Kluang, Johor, Malaysia.  
40.  In May 2015, the IPONZ Trade Mark Manager was a speaker at the Advanced Training on 
Madrid Protocol Examiners and Legal Officers from  A S E A N  I P  O f f i c e s .  T h i s  t r a i n i n g  a c t i v i t y  w a s  
under the auspices of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement's (AANZFTA) 
Economic Cooperation Support Programme (AECSP) in conjunction with the EU-ASEAN Project on 
the Protection of IPRs (ECAP III Phase II) and the Singapore Office of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).  
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The following chart presents some examples of activities underta ken by the New Zealand Aid Programme. It is not an exhaustive l ist of activities but rather 
serves to provide examples of the institutions and enterprises that transfer physical capital and goods, know-how, information,  and data to LDCs. This chart 
has been developed to show certain criteria as requested by LDCs at the October 2011 Workshop on Article 66.2 
 1  NZAID BITLATERAL PROGRAMMES: SOLOMON ISLANDS 
Title of project/programme 
 Pacific regional eye care centre 
Policy objective/purpose To increase access to eye care services, including sight-restoring operations. 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Ministry of Health, 
Solomon Islands Government 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, 
Timber Construction Solutions LTD, Kooline, Flocon 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Solomon Islands, other Pacific LDCs (Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu) 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Provision of technology, training 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Health, Energy 
Infrastructure 
Type of technology transferred Technology infr astructure; training of health professionals. 
Expected output related to tech transfer Trained eye health professionals. Renewable energy supply. 
 
Outcomes/ impact  
Budget or funds allocated (NZDNZ$) NZ$3.8m 
Duration 2013 - 2015 
Status Completed 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) 
 
 
                                               
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 Solomon Islands Inland Revenue Department 
Policy objective/purpose Stabilising and maximising the revenue base  
for Solomon Islands ongoing fiscal viability;  
empowering private sector development through a more transparent, efficient 
and business-friendly tax regime that creates an  
environment conducive for economic recovery and growth. 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Inland Revenue Department, Solomon Islands Government 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer 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 continue to be integrated into RMS, including assessment of provisional tax, monitoring of outstanding returns, automated forms and wider reporting and analysis 
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 (NZDNZ$) NZ$17.5m 
 
Duration 2014-2019 
 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information www.ird.gov.sb  
  
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Title of project/programme 
 Vanuatu Rural Electrification Project (VREP Phase I) 
Policy objective/purpose To deliver affordable renewable energy to people in rural areas. 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Department of Energy, Ministry of Climate Change Meteorology and Energy 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility, World Bank 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Subsidies, technical assistance 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Renewable energy 
Type of technology transferred Low maintenance sola r photovoltaic 'plug and play' systems, technical 
assistance to prepare Environmental Code of Practice and operations manuals 
Expected output related to tech transfer New solar 'plug and play' systems for 17,500 households, 230 health posts 
and 2,000 not-for profit community halls in rural areas. 
Outcomes/ impact Increased access to affordable renewable energy in rural areas 
Budget or funds allocated (NZDNZ$) NZ$6m 
Duration 2014-2020 
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 
 Vanuatu Water and Sanitation 
Policy objective/purpose To improve the water and sanitation infrastructure in Vanuatu 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Department of Geology, Mines and Water 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer UNICEF 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Technical assistance and capability building 
Field or sector of tech transfer activities Water and Sanitation, Information Management 
Type of technology transferred The provision of technical assistance and capability building 
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 Water. 
Outcomes/ impact Vanuatu's water and sanitation strengthened through more effective 
information management systems and technical assistance 
Budget or funds allocated (NZDNZ$) NZ$4m 
Duration 2013-2016 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) 
  
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3  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. 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Afghan government (district and provincial), businesses, people living and 
working in Bamyan town. 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer 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 Construction of a 1MW system (4 modular PV systems) and distribution 
network.  
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 (NZDNZ$) NZ$24m 
Duration 2011-2017 
Status Project on-going 
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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 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Government departments including Treasury, Revenue and Customs 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer 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 
 
Macro-economic 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 (NZDNZ$) NZ$8.9m 
Duration 2011-2016 
Status Project on-going 
Contact point for information http://www.pftac.org/  
 
 
   
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 PC Trade Programme 
Policy objective/purpose Supporting production of trade statistics by PICs 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Pacific Customs Departments and Pacific National Statistics Offices 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer Statistics New Zealand 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati 
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, The provision of technical assistance and capability 
building 
Expected output related to tech transfer Design and installation of New Zealand-designed customs database and 
software replacement 
 
Technical assistance and training for helpdesk services 
 
Outcomes/ impact Improved quality and timeliness of  trade statistics in Pacific will support better 
planning, decision-making, and evidence -based policy making. It will also 
provide a stronger evidence base to track effective aid and development 
results. 
Budget or funds allocated (NZDNZ$) NZ$140k p.a. 
Duration 2004-2015 
Status Completed 
Contact point for information International and Business Performance Statistics, Statistics New Zealand 
  
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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 
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer Government Departments, community leaders and Pacific groups 
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer Ne w Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu 
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer Capaci ty 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 
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 (NZDNZ$) 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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