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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original:  English  
 
  
 REPORT ON THE IMPLEM ENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2 
OF THE TRIPS AGREEME NT 
AUSTRALIA  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 11 October 2018, from the delegation of Australia , is being 
circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decision on the Implementation  of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28).  
 
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1  OVERVIEW  
1.  Australia is committed to implementing Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement. Australia is also 
committed to sharing information with other WTO Members about incentives and suppor t it offers 
enterprises and institutions to promote and encourage technology transfer to least developed 
countr y Members  (LDCs).   
2.  This is a full report in respect of Article 66.2 which builds upon annual update reports provided 
in 2012 (IP/C/W/580/Add.2), 2013 (IP/C/W/594/Add.7), 2014 (IP/C/ W/602), 2015 
(IP/C/W/611.Add.4) , 2016 (IP/C/W/616/Add.1) and 2017 (IP/C/W/631/Add.1/Rev.1).  It is 
submitted in accordance with the TRIPS Council 's decision of 20 February 200 3 on i mplementation 
of Article 66.2 of the TRI PS Agreement (IP/C/28). Consistent with that decision,  developed country 
Members are to provide  annual reports on actions taken or planned in pursuance of their Article 66.2 
commitments . The report focuses on incentives that are either targeted specificall y at LDCs or at a 
group of countries which includes an LDC.  
3.  In this report , technology transfer is taken to include training, education and the dissemination 
of knowledge, as well as the intellectual property embedded in transferred goods and services and 
the dissemination of business information and know -how on which a product, process or service is 
based.   
4.  This report focuses on Australia 's efforts to help LDCs create the conditions essential to encourage 
technology transfer. Technical cooperation in favour of least developed and developing countries  to 
facilitate the  TRIPS Agreement 's implementation is another discrete obligation , on which Australia 
reports separately. Australia recognises that some technical cooperation activities  may help to create 
an environment conducive to the creation or acquisition of technologies.   
5.  In Australia, many incentives for technology transfer take the form of official development 
assistance. These incentives align with Australia 's strategic focus on usin g aid as a catalyst to 
promote economic growth and poverty reduction, including through an increased emphasis on aid 
for trade. Since 2012, Australia has prov ided aid for trade funding to the Australia -World Intellectual 
Property Organization (WIPO)  Funds in Trust  (FiT) to assist technology and knowledge transfer to 
LDCs and developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region.  Since 2016, a second iteration  of Australian 
funding (FiT2) has supported  the WIPO Re:Search program to secure placements for scientists  from 
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  institutions. This program is critical to supporting research and medical advances in the field of 
neglected tropical diseases and supporting povert y reduction.  The Australian -funded FiT2 program 
has also contributed to the WIPO Accessible Books Consortium, which provides the opportunity for 
children who are blind or otherwise print disable d to acquire education materials enabling them to 
learn and at tend mainstream schools.  This will assist them engage more fruitfully with  society, 
including as economic actors.  With Australia 's support, more than 600 books have been translated 
to android devices.  
6.  Enterprises and institutions eligible for funding to de liver projects and activities to facilitate 
technology transfer include government agencies and public institutions, non -government 
organisations, independent consultants and experts, and universities and research organisations.   
7.  Australian aid has been un tied since 2006, allowing non -Australian organisations to bid for 
contracts to supply goods and services under bilateral and multilateral development assistance 
program mes. Untied aid is the best way to ensure activities represent value for money, are cost -
effective and attract the best -available global expertise, thereby achieving the best development 
results.  Consistent with this, Australia 's aid -funded incentives for technology transfer are not 
restricted  to Australi an institutions and enterprises.   
8.  Australia recognises that  LDC Members are interested in the outcomes of technology transfer  
activities . This report 's annex  includes specific examples of relevant programs and projects in the 
forma t suggested by LDCs ( IP/C/W/561 ). Australia lists all LDC r ecipients.    
   
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ANNEX1  
AUSTRALIA 'S SUPPORT FOR TECHNO LOGY TRANSFER TO LDCS: EX AMPLES OF BILATERAL INITIATIVES  
 
Project/programme title  Australia Awards  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Australia Government 
offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional 
development. They include 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)  1,064  recipients from  24 LDCs for 2018 .  
 
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 pro grams 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 provide good quality educatio n, training and professional development and research activities, build capacity 
and promote an educated workforce that helps build and sustain economic development and a stronger technological 
base. For example, the Awards fund vocational scholarships in trades, hospitality and community service through the 
Australia Pacific Technical College.  
Outcomes/impact  Australia Awards are intended to strengthen human resource development capacity, build partnerships and linkages, 
address regional priority issues a nd contribute to long -term development needs in partner countries.  
Expenses (AUD/$A)  Approximately $A 76 million for Awards for recipients in LDC countries in FY 2017 -18.  
Duration  Ongoing  
Status  Under implementation  
Contact point for information  http://dfat.gov.au/people -to-people/australia -awards/pages/australia -awards -scholarships.aspx  
 
                                                
1 In English and French only.    
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Table A:  Australia Awards managed globally by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs an d Trade portfolio for LDCs, 2018  intake  
Least Developed Country  Long -term  Short -term  Total Number of Awards  
Bangladesh  71 131 202 
Bhutan  28 103 131 
Cambodia  43 76 119 
Comoros*  0 1 1 
Ethiopia*  0 6 6 
Kiribati*  38 17 55 
Lao PDR  17 30 47 
Lesotho  2 2 4 
Madagascar  7 17 24 
Malawi  19 4 23 
Mozambique  13 1 14 
Myanmar  52 30 82 
Nepal  26 70 96 
Niger  0 1 1 
Sudan*  0 4 4 
Rwanda  0 1 1 
Solomon Islands  42 14 56 
South Sudan*  0 1 1 
Tanzania  11 29 40 
Timor -Leste  18 20 38 
Tuvalu  18 0 18 
Uganda  0 19 19 
Vanuatu  22 32 54 
Zambia  22 6 28 
Total  449 615 1,064  
*  Denotes non -WTO Member.    
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Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Program to Improve Food Security in Myanmar  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  The ACIAR -DFAT research program to improve food security and rural livelihoods in Myanmar ( MyFarm ) was a 
multidisciplinary research Program that had a goal to improve the food security and livelihoods of rural men and 
women in the Ayeyarwady Delta and Central Dry Zone of Myanmar.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology transfer  Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
(DFAT)  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted 
or eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Universities; research institutes; Ministry of Fisheries, Livestock and Rural Develop ment; Ministry of Agriculture and 
Irrigation; Yezin Agricultural University; Yezin University of Veterinary Science; Rangoon University  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Myanmar  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Agriculture, fisheries, livestock and rural development.  
Type of technology transferred  Agricultural research.  
Expected output related to technology 
transfer  • A multidisciplinary program to improve produc tivity in the crop, fisheries and livestock sectors  
• A research program developed to advance land evaluation methods that enable better planning and 
management of agricultural development in the central dry zone  
• Enhanced knowledge of fisheries resource management, and research capacity built within government 
fisheries agencies, through a series of fisheries mini projects  
• Myanmar 's participation in the International Mungbean Improvement Network providing phenotyp ic data from 
the analysis of the mungbean core collection  
• Improved understanding of vegetable markets and value chains and opportunities for safe, off -season 
vegetable production and market development by smallholders  
• increased capacity in agribusiness r esearch methods with key research partners  
• research program on nutrient management for cropping systems in central Myanmar, with an Australia –
Myanmar university -to-university partnership forged  
• Partnerships established to commence a project to improve prov en livestock biosecurity in the Mekong region  
Outcomes/impact  The MyFarm Program consisted of five individual large projects that addressed the production of legumes, livestock, 
fish and rice and strengthening institutional capacity, extension services an d rural livelihoods in Myanmar. There 
was a strong overall focus on long -term capacity building for people and for agricultural research and extension 
institutions in Myanmar.  
 
There were a further 4 small projects which increased collaboration and also p rogram contributions which funded 
meetings, project and program reviews, in country support and also separate studies such as the gender strategy.  
   
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Title of project/programme  ACIAR Multidisciplinary Research Program to Improve Food Security in Myanmar  
 
Through the Program, Australian and international scientific expertise in agriculture has been shared with M yanmar 
partners to improve Myanmar 's agricultural productivity and contribute to its economic growth.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  MyFarm was a co -funded program between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and 
the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), with DFAT contributing 
$10.8million and ACIAR contributing $2.36million  
Duration  August 2011 – June 2018  
Status  Completed  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 CAVAC Phase II 2016 – 2021 is increasing agricultural production and smallholder income in Cambodian provinces 
through support for  irrigation activities in Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum, Kandal and Takeo, and productivity, 
diversification and rice milling at a national level.  
 
CAVAC is constructing and rehabilitating irrigation schemes and providing farmers with access to agricultural inputs 
such as fertilisers, pesticides and training in modern farming techniques. It is add ressing key systemic failures along 
the agriculture value chain from supplier to consumer.  
 
To enable higher productivity and incomes, CAVAC is strengthening market connections that promote greater 
investment and add value along specific product value cha ins that link suppliers to farmers and farmers to 
consumers.  
 
Innovations with the private sector help to improve their business and at the same time help farmers to access 
improved and sustainable solutions for farming.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives 
for technology transfer  Australia 's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  
 Key stakeholders include Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture,  Forestry and Fisheries, the Cambodian Ministry of Water 
Resources and Meteorology, Cambodian Provincial Departments, private sector and other development partners in 
the Cambodian agriculture sector.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Cambodia  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural yield.  
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and expertise.  
 
Outcomes/impact  
 9.  CAVAC October 2017 -September 2018:  
 CAVAC has entered into partnerships for activities that improve farming practices leading to an outreach of 9,149 
farming households. To reach the project target, CAVAC partnered with both private sector and several key national 
and provincial departments under the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and   
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
 
Fisheries and Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology in joint activities. These activities introduce and promote 
new technologies and management practices including lan d levelling, improving efficient use of agricultural inputs 
(fertiliser and herbicide), sustainable irrigation and mechanization;  
 Eight irrigation schemes are already constructed and functional while another three new schemes are under 
construction and exp ected to be functional by the end of 2018. A total of 11,354 new farming households have 
gained access to irrigation through these schemes;   
 Six new technologies and management practices are currently being promoted by CAVAC. These include the Eli 
Seeder a nd Thai KID planter, as well as rice varieties including the purified line of Sen Kra Ob, new photo -period 
insensitive Jasmine, CAR 15 and Phka Mealdei. The new or improved rice varieties, which have been successfully 
introduced, demonstrated and accepted,  will be promoted for use by farmers and rice millers to enhance 
competitiveness of Cambodian rice;  
 CAVAC introduces and promotes new machines to improve the production of improved rice varieties. The results 
of mechanisation testing contributed to reducin g seed quantity requirements through the Eli Seeder by 
65kg/hectare (ha) and Thai KID planter by 60kg/ha. With less quantity of seed required, the farmer 's ability to 
purchase higher quality seed is increased. With more farmers using high quality seed, it is expected to result in 
improved quality of paddy. CAVAC 's promotion of this technology contributed to the Eli Seed Planter winning a 
prestigious Patents for Humanity  award conferred by the United States Government.  
 CAVAC prioritises implementation of ac tivities which are sustainable.  Market System Development activities are 
considered sustainable if the private sector actors continue to provide a commercial service after the CAVAC -
funded activity has been withdrawn. CAVAC mobilizes private funds leverage d as an initial sign of sustainability. 
In the reporting period, CAVAC signed a number of co -contribution partnership agreements, resulting in a total of 
US$362,158 private sector funds leveraged against a contribution of US$172,048 by CAVAC, giving a rati o of 
2.11 per dollar contributed. Other sustainable achievements include eight fully operational irrigation schemes, 
increased payment of irrigation service fees at the Farmer Water User Committee level, 6,261 households with 
members applying innovative ag ricultural practices, introduction of four new or improved rice varieties through a 
government institution (CARDI), and supporting policies to improve competitiveness of the agricultural sector.   
 CAVAC contributed significantly to policy dialogue through a ctive participation in and contribution to agriculture 
and water strategic frameworks with the RGC and development partners. CAVAC engaged through participating in 
policy working groups and in forums, discussions on the Cambodia rice investigation procedur es by the European 
Union, establishment of the National Varietal Release Committee and Plant Breeder Rights, supporting the 
establishment of a seed management unit, and improving Ministerial proclamations (Prakas) on seed quality 
control through introducti on of Quality Declared Seed;  
 To foster a higher level of engagement with the RGC, CAVAC has responded strongly through regularising 
meetings and reporting, as well as organising a variety of  field visits for the Ministries and the Australian 
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which have resulted in enhanced relationships. This relationship 
building has in turn led to CAVAC 's and DFAT 's increased ability to influence policy;    
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Title of project/programme  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
 
 CAVAC positions itself as a trusted knowledge partner across various Mi nistries, Councils and other stakeholders 
such as World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, in order to positively influence 
activities related to its interventions especially sustainable irrigation services. CAVAC 's focus now is to enhance its 
position through generating and disseminating sectoral knowledge products. In the period CAVAC has worked to 
significantly improve its knowledge management not only through upgrading the online system, but also through 
developing technical p apers, harvesting and repackaging existing knowledge, improving outreach and in its 
communications ;  
 CAVAC works to mainstream Women 's Economic Empowerment (WEE) for greater sustainability and impact. 
CAVAC carried out a variety of WEE exchange study visit s, coordination meetings with RGC Ministries, workshops, 
case studies, as well as mapped the integration of WEE and gender in agricultural programs in Cambodia;  
 The design of program interventions under CAVAC ensures inclusion of people with disability. T he irrigation 
systems and specifically canals have been designed to be accessible by all; including women and people with 
disability. Additionally, all program interventions include all targeted beneficiaries irrespective of disability status. 
This include s the CAVAC staff recruitment process;  
 CAVAC made a significant contribution in addressing climate change in its interventions by designing sustainable 
irrigation and drainage systems, working with key partners in promoting drought and flood resilient ric e varieties 
(Phka Mealdei), efficient use of mechanisation, land levelling, and efficient use of agricultural inputs (fertiliser and 
pesticides);  
 CAVAC has considerably improved its monitoring and evaluation systems to make them fit for purpose. The main 
achievement was the identification of CAVAC high -level indicators and measurement methodologies leading to the 
Performance Monitoring and Impact Evaluation Plan approved by DFAT in August 2018.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  CAVAC II: $A84.2 million  
Duration  
 CAVAC II: February 2016 – December 2021  
Status  
 CAVAC II: Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  http://dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assistance/Pages/agriculture -rural-development -
assistance -cambodia.aspx  
  
 
    
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Title of project/programme  
 Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To assist plant health scientists to devise scientifically credible pest surveillance activities.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, and Australian Centre for International Agricultural 
Research  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible 
for incentives (Transferor)  Australian Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  LDC M embers in the Indo -Pacific region, including Bangladesh and Lao PDR . 
Types of incentive s measures for technology transfer  Government funding of research and training.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  
 Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Type of technology transferred  Combination of best practice, skills and knowledge on surveillance for plant pests.  Title of project/programme  Government Partnership for Development Program (GFPD)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  Government Partnerships for Development is a competitive funding program which draws on Australian public sector 
expertise to assist public sector organisations in developing and least developed country partners undertake their 
critical role in encouraging  sustainable and inclusive economic growth and reducing poverty.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible 
for incent ives (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 organi sations in an eligible least developed or developing country or region, 
with a geographic focus on the Indian Ocean, Asia and Pacific regions, as well as high -level intergovernmental 
organisations within this geographic focus. Recent activities have been f unded in Myanmar (as well as in non -LDC 
Members Sri Lanka and Indonesia).  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Funding of activities including training programs, seminars and workshops, secondments, internships, peer -to-peer 
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 recently funded include:  
 Building the capacity of overseas biosecurity agencies to implement and manage biosecurity systems for the 
harmonisation of cargo treatment and inspection (APEC, ASEAN, EAS);  
 improving health outcomes for snakebite patients in Myanmar;  
 Economic development and food security through increased capacity to address illegal fishing in the Pacific  
 
Outcomes/impact  The impact is enhanced capacity within partnered public sector organisations.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A41,710,870.04 from 2013 to 2018  
Duration  2013-2018 
Status  Program completed in June 2018.  
Contact point for information  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade gpfd@dfat.gov.au    
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Title of project/programme  
 Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Development of a manual (Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific).  
Outcomes/impact  
 This manual will assist plant health scientists to d evise surveillance programs and to transmit specimens to the 
laboratory for identification and preservation. The Guidelines provide explanatory text, a decision tree and numerous 
'best-practice ' case studies to assist scientists to operationalise the gener al prescriptions of several International 
Phytosanitary Standards, especially ISPM 5 and ISPM 6.  
 
The guidelines have been translated into Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A165,000  
Duration  December 2015 – December 2017 
Status  Completed  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  http://aciar.gov.au/publication/mn119  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water scarce environments through 
adaptive research  
Policy objective and/or purpose  Afghan communities living in water restricted areas benefit from improved and sustainable food security a nd 
agricultural productivity.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible 
for incentives (Transferor)  International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the International Center for Agricultural Research in 
the Dry Areas (ICARDIA), and the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock  (MAIL).  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Afghanistan  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Government funding.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Agriculture, livestock and rural development.  
Type of technology transferred  Seed breeding and improvement, seed production, livestock management, fodder management, watershed 
management, and dry land agronomic practices.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  • Higher -yielding disease -resistant maize and wheat v arieties released for farmer adoption  
• Continued capacity building of national scientists in community -based watershed development  
• Six demonstration watershed sites developed using a mix of water -retention structures and perennial trees 
and forage crops  
• Improved crop varieties demonstrated in four provinces  
• Line sowing and minimum -tillage wheat crop establishment demonstrated at three hubs  
• One thousand wheat lines from the Afghanistan gene bank phenotyped and genotyped  
• Ten promising forage species iden tified and evaluated on -farm  
• Improved agronomic practices developed to increase forage supply in cropping systems  
Outcomes/impact  • Sustained yield improvements in water -limited crops in selected provinces and agroecological zones  
• Expansion of crop–livestock systems, with suitable and accessible agronomic knowledge for male and female 
farmers  
• Acceptance of capacity -building schemes for community watershed management systems    
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Title of project/programme  Improved and sustained productivity of Afghan farming systems in water scarce environments through 
adaptive research  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A17.7 million.  
Duration  2012-2018 
Status   The original program was due to end in December 2016 but has been extended to 31 December 2018.  
Contact point  www.aciar.gov.au/country/afghanistan  
 
 
 
Title of project/programme  Research on Climate Change Using Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques, under the auspices of 
the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  Strengthening the effective, safe and efficient use of nuclear and isotopic technique s in studying climate change in 
developing regional countries.  
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 project activities in which Australia,  Bangladesh, 
China, Indonesia, Japan Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam participate.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Bangladesh  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Provision of expertise by ANSTO i n nuclear and isotopic analysis; provision of funding for officers from Bangladesh to 
participate in regional workshops.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to the study of climate change.  
Type of technology transferred  
 
 Technical knowledge on nuclear and isotopic techniques, as they apply to the study and impact of climate change, 
through training and research collaboration.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Trained personnel with technical understanding of and skills in the application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to 
studying past climate change and the processes of past climate variability.  
Outcomes/impact  An Asia -Pacific region more resilient and adaptable to the futu re impact of climate change.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A56,000 annually, shared amongst all nine developing FNCA member countries, including Bangladesh.  
Duration  2017-2020 
Status  Bangladesh participated, with funding support from ANSTO, at the  first project workshop held in Sydney (ANSTO) in 
October 2017.  
 
   
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Title of project/programme  
 The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  To have a positive impact on jobs and incomes by increasing exports of fresh and value added agricultural exports from 
Pacific countries, contributing to economic growth and improved livelihoods.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives 
for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  Consultancies, multilateral agencies  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Solomon Islands  and Vanuatu . 
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Government funding of targeted technical assistance to help Pacific island countries to meet export regulations/standards, 
such as compliance with international food safety standards associated with ex porting primary products (including fresh 
and 
processed plant and animal products), related accredited facilities and protocols, together with market research and 
development.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  
 Sanitary and phytosanitary measures.  
Type of technology transferred  - Accreditation for selected export facilities;  
- Development of quality production and processing manuals;  
- Animal or plant health surveys to support market access;  
- Export feasibility for selected products to new destinations;  
- Development of biosecurity plans for horticultural industries;  
- Development of export pathway protocols for new products; and  
- Capacity building of public and private sector to gain, maintain and improve international market access.  
Expected o utput related to technology transfer  Maintain/increase market access through improved quality of exports/ability to meet standards relating to 
agricultural exports.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Solomon Islands :  
 
Copra - three mills have been reaccredited to provide  copra meal as an ingredient for stock feed to Australia.  
 
Cocoa – a quality testing facility has been  
completed at the Cocoa Export Marketing Authority  
(CEMA), which will enable CEMA to test cocoa for export to meet industry quality standards  
 
Forestry  - guidelines developed to ensure sawn timber is sourced and exported legally. These guidelines were accepted 
by the Australian Government, and have enabled Solomon Islands to keep the AUD $7 million annual export pathway to 
Australia and New Zealand open.  
 
Fisheries – strengthened ability to maintain access for canned tuna exports to the European Union (industry value AUD 
$47 million), and preserved 1,800 factory jobs.  
 
Vanuatu:  
Handicrafts  – A quarantine guide has been published for handicraft vendors in Va nuatu, together with quarantine 
awareness posters for tourists and tourism operators.    
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Title of project/programme  
 The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA)  
Kava  – A field guide and posters have been produced on kava production and processing which will be used by industry 
and government extension staff working with farmers to improve quality.  
Beef – enabled Vanuatu to continue meeting Australian import requireme nts regarding the disease status of cattle for 
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. The meat inspection capacity of Biosecurity Vanuatu was also considerably 
strengthene d through training development.  
 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A36.2 million (to June 2018) (includes other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Duration  2011-2018 
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  phama.com.au    
 
 
Title of project/programme  Scaling Frontier Innovation Program (SFI)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 The SFI Program seeks to support social entrepreneurship ecosystems in the Asia Pacific region by addressing two 
main gaps our research and analysis have identified. The gaps are lack of access to appropriate forms of capital 
and lack of access to  high quality incubation and acceleration services.  
 
We support innovative social enterprises to scale their development impact and to contribute to the Sustainable 
Development Goals (SDGs) through four complementary components:  
- Frontier Innovators: core financial support and training to innovative social entrepreneurs  
- Frontier Incubators: capacity building to incubators and accelerators to offer high -level services to innovative 
social start -ups and growth -oriented enterprises  
- Frontier Brokers: proactive ly match social entrepreneurs and appropriate types of capital  
- Frontier Finance: catalyse more appropriate forms of capital for innovative social enterprises  
 
We hope to deliver sustainable development through market mechanisms.  
 
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)  
 - Innovative social enterprises, incubators and accelerators from the Asia Pacific region  
- Investors and brokers of capital  
- Global Experts and Best Practice Providers in the field of social entrepreneurship and impact investing  
 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Program targets the Asia Pacific region.  
 
In 2017 - 2018, the SFI supported technology transfer to 5 LDCs - Bangladesh , Cambodia , Myanmar , Nepal 
and Vanuatu . 
  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  - Funding of grants, access to capacity -building and technical expertise, and  
- Access to global networks of social entrepreneurs, investors and support organisations  
   
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Title of project/programme  Scaling Frontier Innovation Program (SFI)  
 
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Multiple, including, but not limited to Health, Education, Clean Energy, Agriculture, Financial Services  
 
Type of technolog y transferred  - Knowledge, skills, expertise  
- Access to global networks and investors  
 
Expected output related to technology transfer  - Capability of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region to scale their development impact increased  
- Ecosystem for scaling the impact of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region strengthened  
- Availability of private sector capital for social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region increased  
- Awareness of social entrepreneurship and impact investment mechanisms for ac hieving development impacts 
increased  
Outcomes/impact  
 • The SFI Program contributes to sustainable poverty reduction in the Asia Pacific region through scaling the 
development impact of social enterprises  
• The SFI program influences the delivery of aid in the Asia Pacific region by demonstrating the efficacy of new 
market -based approaches in achieving development impacts  
 
To achieve these outcomes, in 2017 -18: 
- The SFI Program supported 14 innovative social enterprises from 9 countries across the Indo Pacific. 
Examples include a social enterprise in Vanuatu, which produces environmentally friendly, reusable feminine 
hygiene products; a social enterprise in Nepal, which provides services to individuals and bus inesses around 
solar irrigation systems, solar microgrids and commercial off -grid systems.  
- The support included grants of up to $100,000 and customised needs -based capacity -building to enable them 
to grow, to amplify and accelerate their impact.  
- Capacity -building was delivered by 22 organisations in areas including Business Strategy, Growth Strategy, 
Human Resources, Business Operations, Impact Measurement and Strategic Communications.  
- Additional knowledge transfer and peer -to peer learning was facilitated among the supported enterprises. 
This resulted in a new joint project by two of the supported enterprises.  
- These 14 innovative social enterprises represent models for other innovators and showcase opportunities for 
investors.  
- The SFI program has also cre ated and facilitates a network of 12 global leaders and best practice providers in 
incubation/acceleration services for social enterprises. They will provide customised and needs -based support 
to around 20 – 30 incubators (selection on -going) and accelerat ors from the Asia Pacific region.  
 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A16.28 million  
Duration  
 January 2016 – June 2020  
Status  
 On-going  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  https://ixc.dfat.gov.au/projects/scaling -frontier -innovation/   
 
 
    
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AUSTRALIA 'S SUPPORT FOR TECHNO LOGY TRANSFER TO LDC S: EXAMPLES OF MULTI LATERAL AND REGIONAL  INITIATIVES  
Title of  project/programme  
 ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 Enhance the capacity of ASEAN countries to identify plant pests and diseases, promote regional networking of 
diagnostic capacity; and stimulate the adoption of  new, diagnostic techniques.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives 
for technology transfer  Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); Queensland Department of Agriculture 
and Fisheries; Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources; Australian Museum.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  ASEAN members in cluding Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar . 
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Financing through the ASEAN -Australia -New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Economic Cooperation Work 
Programme (ECWP).  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Type of technology transferred  
 Combination of skills and knowledge transfer through workshops and specialist training on diagnostics of plant pests 
and diseases, and procurement of equipment, includ ing remote microscopy technologies and digital imaging 
equipment.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Improve the skills of front -line identifiers and specialist diagnosticians to identify plant pests and diseases, and 
develop low -cost, diagnostic resources. Development and implementation of the ASEAN Regional Diagnostic 
Network. Networked, diagnostic capacity to provide credibility to national pest lists required by ASEAN countries to 
gain access to international markets and develop a ri sk-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  
 Plant health activities funded by the AECWP have incl uded:  
- diagnostic training activities on ascomycete fungi, immature Lepidoptera, cotton leafroll dwarf virus, weed 
identification and risk assessment, DNA extraction and barcoding, digital imaging and flies; and  
- pest nematodes surveys in Cambodia and La o PDR.  
Equipment (e.g. microscopes, digital cameras, laboratory consumables, chemicals, extraction kits, survey 
materials, literature, etc.)  were procured in association with training activities and remote microscopy 
technologies deployed.  
  
 $854, 513 fo r the period October 2017 – April 2019  
Duration  
 Until April 2019  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information  www.ardn.info  
 
   
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Title of project/programme  
 Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF)  
Policy objective and/or purpose  The Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) are the two peak 
regional bodies for met rology. These programmes aim to strengthen regional metrology infrastructure, specifically scientific 
measurement capabilities and legal metrology frameworks. In so doing, they help to ensure a sound regional measurement 
infrastructure that underpins the r eduction of technical barriers to trade, helps assure the quality of imports into Australia 
and to facilitate trade within the region.  
Government agencies or institutions 
providing incentives for technology 
transfer  The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science through the National Measurement Institute (NMI), plus designated 
institutes responsible for ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the 
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) . The National Measurement Institute is Australia 's official 
member of these programs.  
Partner enterprises or institutions 
targeted or eligible for incentives 
(Transferor)  Counterpart national metrology institutes, designated institutes within national m easurement systems and national legal 
metrology authorities.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  LDC full members of APMP from the national metrology institutes of Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal (as well as from 
Fiji, DPR Korea and Papua New Guinea). LDC full members of APLMF from the legal metrology authorities of Cambodia (as 
well as from DPR Korea, and Papua New Guinea). Staff from Lao PDR, Myanmar and Bhutan* (which have not yet joined 
APLMF or APMP) also participated in training courses over this peri od. 
Types of incentives measures for 
technology transfer  Technical training to develop scientific and legal metrological capabilities, management and leadership training. Support 
for participation in international and regional measurement comparison progr ams to demonstrate capabilities.  
Incentive measures include training courses and attachments, workshops and seminars.  
Field or sector of technology transfer 
activities  Scientific and legal metrology. Examples of sectors where measurement capability develo pment is being prioritised include 
clean water, health, environment, food safety, and energy.  
Type of technology transferred  Metrology expertise (scientific and legal), strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and management/leadership skills, 
and equipment to support legal metrology.  
Expected output related to 
technology transfer  Example outputs include goods and services that are based on internationally recognised measurement capabilities and 
internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks that  are made available within these economies and to the international 
community, including Australia.  
Activities targeting the listed LDCs conducted over the reporting period have comprised training courses, workshops and 
seminars in scientific and legal met rology. Many of these activities are scheduled alongside APMP and APLMF meetings.  
Outcomes/impact  Harmonisation and international recognition of metrology infrastructure and capabilities assists in protecting consumers 
(safe and reliable goods and service s) and reduces technical barriers to trade. This provides a stronger regional 
environment for trade and collaboration as well as building regional science and technology capabilities.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD)  Activities have been funded through va rious government agencies and international bodies, including the Department of 
Foreign Affairs and Trade, APMP, APEC, World Bank, and the German national metrology institute, (PTB). NMI is not funded 
to undertake these activities other than providing in -kind support.  
Duration  APMP was established in 1977. Australia joined in 1980 and has not only played an active role, but has 
provided leadership, including its 3rd term since 1980 as APLMF Chair from 2012 to 2016. APLMF was 
established in 1994. Australia  was a founding member, the inaugural President and remains actively engaged.  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point  www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
* Non-WTO Member    
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Title of project /programme  Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  GGGI is an international organisation that works to ensure systematic, long -term and catalytic change toward green 
growth in developing and emerging countries, including LDCs.  GGGI does this by working with developing and emerging 
countries to design and deliver programs and services that demonstrate new pathways to green growth, including by 
building institutional capacity and developing green growth policy, strengthening  peer-to-peer learning and knowledge 
sharing, and engaging private investors and public donors.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions t argeted or eligible 
for incentives (Transferor)  Various. See http://gggi.org/partners/  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  The following LDCs currently partner with the Institute: Cambodia, Ethiopia*, Kiribati*, Lao PDR, Mozambique, 
Myanmar,  Nepal, Rwanda, Senegal,  Uganda and Vanuatu.  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Institutional capacity building to plan for and deliver green growth initiatives; and development of National Finance 
Vehicles which leverage financing for green growth technologies and initiatives.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Clean technology, renewable energy technology, energy efficiency, and urban development and water efficiency, and 
land/forests mitigation and management.  
Type of technology t ransferred  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  GGGI 's operating model embeds techni cal staff in developing country government ministries. By becoming a trusted 
advisor to government, GGGI builds close working relationships with country governments to assist with transfer of 
green growth knowledge and advice, including technology transfer . 
Outcomes/impact  GGGI has, for example, developed plans and conducted pre -feasibility studies for innovative technological transfer at 
country level, undertaken capacity development activities, assisted to develop technology projects and activities to 
access financing, and conducted knowledge -sharing exercises on policy and institutional frameworks conducive to 
technological innovation.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Australia contributed $A28.3 million to the GGGI from 2012 -16 and has committed a further USD$15 million 
(approximately $A19.5 million) for 2017 -19. 
Duration  2012-2019 
Status  Active  
Contact point  www.gggi.org  
 
* Non-WTO Members  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Green Climate Fund (GCF)   
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 The GCF is the world 's largest international fund for supporting developing countries respond to climate change. All 
developing countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are eligible to apply for GC F   
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Title of project/programme  Green Climate Fund (GCF)   
 
resources to assist them to reduce emissions and adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. GCF 's investments 
are aimed at achieving maximum impact in the developing world, supporting paradigm shifts in both mitigation and 
adaptation. The Fund a ims for a 50:50 balance between mitigation and adaptation investments over time. It also aims 
for a floor of 50 percent of the adaptation allocation for particularly vulnerable countries, including Least Developed 
Countries, Small Island Developing States,  and African States.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  N/A 
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible 
for incentives (Transferor)  
 As of July 2018, the GCF had accredited 59 entities to implement GCF projects and programmes, including the 
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Rwanda, the Ministry 
of Finance and Economic Development of Ethiopia, the African Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, the 
United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Asian Development Bank 
and the World Bank. See following link for details: https://www.greenclimate.fund/how -we-work/tools/entity -directory  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  
 All LDCs are eligible to receive GCF support. Over time, the GCF aims to dedicate half of its adaptation investments to 
LDCs, small island developing states, and African nations. As of July 2018, GCF funded projects have b een approved in 
the following LDCs: Bangladesh, Bhutan*, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia*, Gambia, Madagascar, Mali, 
Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu*, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, 
Zambia.  See following link for details an d multi country projects: https://www.greenclimate.fund/what -we-
do/projects -programmes.  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  
 Institutional capacity building to plan for and implement climate change technologies. Provision of grants, concessional 
loans, guarantees and equity investments to support and de -risk climate change technologies.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Renewable energy, energy efficiency, buildings, transport, land use and agriculture, deforestation,  infrastructure.  
Type of technology transferred  
 Knowledge and technical capacity building related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and agriculture.  
 
Outcomes/impact  
 Support developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to adverse impacts of 
climate change.  
 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Australia has paid $A200 million to the GCF over 2015 to 2018.  
 
Duration  Ongoing  
Status Active   
Contact point  http://www.greenclimate.fund/home  
 
 
   
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Title of project/programme  International Fund for Cultural Diversity  
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 To support Australia 's obligations in implementing the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the 
Diversity of Cultural Expressions, Australia made additional voluntary contributions (of one per cent of its total 
contribution to the UNESCO budget ) to the UNE SCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) in 2016, 2013 and 
2011.  
The IFCD promotes sustainable development and poverty reduction by funding projects in developing countries that 
foster the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors. It supports act ivities such as the development and implementation of 
cultural policies, capacity -building for cultural entrepreneurs, the mapping of cultural industries and the creation of new 
cultural industry business models.  
Government agencies or institutions provi ding 
incentives for technology transfer  The Department of Communications and the Arts through UNESCO and member parties to the 2005 Convention.  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible 
for incentives (Transferor)  Funding to LCDs is provided through 2005 Convention member party contributions to the International Fund for Cultural 
Diversity (IFCD).  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  Various LDC member parties to the 2005 Diversity Convention.  
Types of incentives measures for technolo gy transfer  
 The IFCD is a multi -donor fund established to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing 
countries through support to projects that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector. For example, funding 
is prov ided to promote grassroots micro -initiatives, capacity building and knowledge sharing in the arts and cultural 
sectors for activities which contribute to cultural and economic development in LDCs.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  
  Creati ve industries, arts and cultural sectors.  
Type of technology transferred  
 Capacity building, knowledge and skills transfer for LDC creative industries, and the arts and cultural 
sectors.  
Outcomes/impact  
 Since 2010, the International Fund for Cultural Diversity has contributed US$ 6.9 million in funding for 97 projects in 54 
developing countries to promote dynamic cultural sectors, revitalisation of the local economy and create positive social 
change.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  
 Australia 's voluntary contributions to the IFCD include:  
2018: $105,333  
2016: $A88,6922013: $A80,000  
2011: $A80,000  
Total to date: $A354,025  
Duration  
 The IFCD is ongoing, but Australia provides funds on a one -off basis  
Contact point for information (e.g. website address)  http://en.unesco.org/creativity/ifcd  and 
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Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, Education 
and Training through Regional Co-operation  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  The purpose of this project is to improve health care to patients in t he region through the application of appropriate, effective and 
safe radiation medicine, utilising competent medical physicists.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives for technology 
transfer  The Canberra Hospital leads the project and is supported by professional members of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists 
& Engineers in Medicine. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) provides governance and 
administrative support to the project leader.  
Partn er enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative 
Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related  to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific  (RCA). 
The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer nuclear 
technologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countrie s throughout the region.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  This project is open to all 22 member countries of the RCA, four of which are LDCs – Bangladesh; Cambodia; Lao PDR ; and 
Nepal . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Provision of ex pertise by Canberra Hospital senior medical physicist and the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers 
in Medicine. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical meetings and expert missions to the developing member countr ies 
over the course of the project.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear technology in the health care sector within the Asia -Pacific region.  
Type of technology transferred  Technical knowledge on the safe application of nuclear techniques in health care facilities, and the method of delivering that technical 
knowledge.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Participants are able to effectively and reliably access training material via e -learning pl atform that has been developed to train 
medical physicists and training residents.  
Outcomes/impact  Increased capacity in cancer treatment and medical imaging in participant countries; the effective introduction of advanced 
techniques for both treatment and medical imaging; and improved and upgraded safe operating practices and technical standards 
with respect to medical physics.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A7,000 of in -kind contributions by Australian agencies to the project through participatin g in the first project coordination meeting 
and several expert missions in other RCA countries. There was no direct distribution of funding.  
Duration  2018-2021 
Status  Ongoing  
 
 
Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to 
Minimise Land Degradation and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear Techniques  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to use  nuclear techniques to 
implement best agricultural practices to minimise land degradation and enhance crop productivity.  
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Macquarie University in Sydney leads the project. The  implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff 
of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  The project is run under th e auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative 
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Title of project/programme  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to 
Minimise Land Degradation and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear Techniques  
 
(RCA). The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreemen t of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer 
nuclear technologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  This project is open to all 22 member countries of the RCA, four of which are LDCs – Bangladesh; Cambodia; Lao PDR ; 
and Nepal . 
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Provision of expertise by Macquarie University and ANSTO staff. The experti se is delivered by a series of technical training 
courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course of the 
project.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Safe and effective utilisa tion of nuclear technology in the agricultural sector within the Asia -Pacific region.  
Type of technology transferred  Technical knowledge on the safe, effective and efficient application of nuclear and isotopic techniques in studying land 
degradation and its impact on crop productivity.  
Expected output related to technology transfer  Participants are able to effectively and reliably assess land degradation issues in their countries with a view to understand ing 
the impact on crop productivity.  
Outcomes/imp act The implementation of mitigating practices to alleviate land degradation, thereby increasing crop yields across the Asia -
Pacific region.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A5,200 of in -kind contributions by Australian agencies to the project through participating in the first project coordination 
meeting. There was no direct distribution of funding.  
Duration  2018-2021 
Status  Ongoing  
 
 
Title of project/programme  
 Support for Industry Service Organisations Programme  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  
 Relevant activities under this Programme include standards development and capacity building for particular countries in 
the region. The aim is to enhance the recognition and use of standards and conformance in the region to increase trade 
opportu nities and two -way market access.  
 
Government agencies or institutions providing 
incentives for technology transfer  Department of Industry, Innovation and Science  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or 
eligible for incentives (Transferor)  Standards Australia and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  
 Myanmar , Vanuatu  and other Pacific neighbours.  
Types of incentives measures for technology 
transfer  Government funding  
    
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Title of project/programme  
 Support for Industry Service Organisations Programme  
 
Field or sector of  technology transfer activities  
 Technical infrastructure activities (standardisation and conformance)  
Type of technology transferred  
 Knowledge, skills and capacity building.  
 
 
Outcomes/impact  
 This Programme highlights the opportunities for National Standards Bodies to work closely together with the ISO Regional 
Office to assist least developed and developing countries in improving their standards infrastructure.  
 
Under the SA SPRING ISO Institutional Strengthening Project -Myanmar , a workshop was held  in May 2015. Key outputs 
from this Workshop included:  
 
- a package of training material from ISO Regional Office, SPRING SG and Standards Australia (in English, in both hard copy 
and electronic form);  
- relationships established and enhanced between key S PRING SG, Standards Australia, the Myanmar Department of 
Research and Innovation (DRI) and the ISO Regional Office;  
- links between DRI officials and other key stakeholders strengthened;  
- a sector prioritisation model developed, as well as a process diagn ostic and indicative process model for draft Myanmar 
Standards Regulation;  
- practical experience gained in standards writing;  
- exposure to different sector and stakeholder engagement models based on Singapore and Australia 's experiences;  
- appreciation o f Good Standardization Practice and concepts in development of policies, processes and procedures; and  
- standardisation processes and infrastructure strengthened at the institutional level to prepare DRI and its stakeholders for 
more active participation in international standardisation work.  
 
A final report on the Joint Australia/Singapore/ISO Institutiona l Capacity Building Workshop provides a baseline for the 
Myanmar Department of Research and Innovation to implement a robust Standard Operating Procedure system with full 
stakeholder involvement.  
 
Standards Australia is working jointly with ISO 's Regional Office to progress a request for additional assistance to develop 
Standard Operating Procedures supported by IT infrastructure.  
 
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  
 Approximately $A4 million in total funding per annum for eligible activities under the fu nding agreements. A component of 
this funding contributes to technological transfer to LDCs.  
Duration  
 Standards Australia and NATA receive four year funding terms (currently 2016 -2020)  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information (e.g. website 
address)  http://www.industry.gov.au/industry/IndustryInitiatives/TradePolicies  
 
 
   
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Title of project/programme  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book Consortium (ABC)  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  10.  The ABC project facilitates cross -border exchange of copyright -protected electronic files for books in 
accessible formats between national libraries and charitable institutions (trusted intermediaries) serving the 
blind, visually impaired and other persons with print disa bilities.  
Government agencies or institutions providing incentives 
for technology transfer  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Partner enterprises or institutions targeted or eligible for 
incentives (Transferor)  IP Australia  
Targeted LDC Members (T ransferee)  Bangladesh and Nepal.  
 (Sri Lanka and Vietnam also participated).  
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 production, on the use of DAISY Talking Books and android devices provided to 
visually impaired students.  
Expected output  related to technology transfer  Non-governmental organisations, the Ministry of Education and commercial publishers are provided with the 
technical knowledge to produce accessible books and to convert existing educational titles into accessible 
formats.  
Outcomes/impact  Bangladesh : Visually impaired university students have been identified and books produced in accessible formats 
to assist them with their studies. Workshops have been held on the use of reading assistive technologies for 
persons who are visu ally impaired. Substantial training has been provided to ensure continued accessible book 
production in the medium to long term. There is ongoing technical support and assistance to the Ministry of 
Education and the non -governmental organisation producing the accessible books. To date, 359 books have been 
translated for the visually impaired, 52 android devices have been distributed to visually impaired students to 
assist with their studies and training sessions have been delivered on the use of the devices . Two awareness 
raising seminars were held with the government and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) on the importance 
of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or 
Otherwise Print Disabl ed. 
Nepal : 195 books of educational material, in both English and Nepali, in accessible formats have been produced. 
100 reading devices have been procured, training workshops held and an equitable loaning system established. 
Training for commercial publishers, the Department of Education and NGOs was held. 100 Android devices were 
purchased and loaned to students and training sessions delivered on the use of the devices. Action on Disability 
Rights and Development (ADRAD) has implemented a plan for s ustainability by signing a memorandum of 
understanding (MoU) with local colleges and secondary schools, which agrees to provide for the maintenance of 
devices and identify students for re -loaning in the future.   
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  Total - $A 353,982.00  
 
Duration  Bangladesh: February 2016 – December 2018  
Nepal: February 2016 – December 2018  
[Sri Lanka – February 2016 – December 2018]  
Status  Ongoing    
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Title of project/programme  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book Consortium (ABC)  
 
Title of project/programme  WIPO Funds -in-Trust Programme: Development of Intellectual Prope rty Systems  
 
Policy objective and/or purpose  To address gaps in the intellectual property systems of Asia -Pacific LDCs, to improve aspects of intellectual 
property administration (including the development of national intellectual property strategies) and to assist LDCs  
to accede to, and implement, WIPO treaties.  
Government agencies or institutions 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)  Kiribati*  and Lao PDR (assistance also provided to Niue, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Papua New Guinea).  
Types of incentives measures for technology transfer  Official development assistance.  
Field or sector of technology transfer activities  Intellectual property  
 
Type of technology transferred  Knowledge and skills as follows:  
assistance to Kiribati* and Lao PDR with developing and implementing an intellectual property strategy.  
 
Expected output related to technology transfer  A range of outputs flowed from the above activities and may still follow, for example:  
- adoption by Pacific Island Countries of national intellectual property strategies which identify how intellectual 
prope rty can be used for economic and social development, e.g. in the tourist industry, agricultural research, 
and in promoting the creative industries;  
- increased awareness and understanding of copyright in cultural, social and economic development among 
decision makers.  
Outcomes/impact  The impact of the above activities included:  
- stronger capacity to formulate and implement national intellectual property policies and strategies;  
- improved capacity of policy makers to establish or strengthen the copyright system in their respective 
countries.  
Budget or funds allocated (AUD/$A)  $A870,221, comprised as follows:  
- $A 176,991 allocated to support the development of National IP Strategies in  Kiribati*  and Lao PDR  (as well 
as Niue and Vietnam)   
- $A 221,239  allocated for  patent related workshops and "On The Job " training initiatives  for Lao PDR  (as well 
as Vietnam, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia  and Pakistan);  
- $A 300,000 allocated to the development of online training modules on the Madrid Protoco l for Trade Marks 
that will be accessible to all the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization.  
- $A 171,991 for training and workshop on copyright related matters in the Pacific.  
Duration  The Funds in Trust program runs from 2016 to June 2019.  
 
Status  A number of activities have been completed while others are ongoing.  
 
* Non-WTO Member  
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