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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 
NEW  ZEALAND  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 22 September 2017 , from the delegation of New Zealand, is 
being circulated pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Decision on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS Agreement (IP/C/28).  
 
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1.  This submission provides an updated report on New Zealand's activities in pursuit of 
commitments under Article 6 6.2 of the TRIPS Agreement concerning technology transfer to least 
developed countries (LDCs) for the period July 2016 - June 2017 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 interpr eted in this report broadly to include training, education and 
"know -how", along with any capital component.  We see four key modes of technology transfer:  
i) physical objects or equipment; ii) skills and human aspects of technology management and 
learning;  iii) designs and blueprints which constitute the document -embodied knowledge on 
information and technology; and iv) production arrangement linkages within which technology is 
operated.  
4.  We appreciate that LDC Members have an interest in learning more about  the outcomes and 
operation of Members ' technology transfer programmes. As an annex to this report we have 
included a table of specific examples of technology transfer to LDCs. The table is in response to 
comments by LDCs wanting the adoption of a more sta ndardised format of reporting.  
1  OVERVIEW OF INCENTIV ES, TYPES OF TECHNOL OGY 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 throug h 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 sk ills to deliver sustainable development and poverty reduction in 
developing countries.  
7.  Due to New  Zealand's history, culture and location, 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 are: 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 Me mber 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 educa tion), 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 i nfrastructure.  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 PROVI DING TECHNOLOGY TRAN SFER TO LDCS  
2.1  EXAMPLES OF BI LATERAL PROGRAMMES WITH LDCs  
11.  As the New Zealand Aid Programme evolves over time, different elements of technology 
transfer will feature.  The following are some current examples from bilateral programmes with 
a number of LDC WTO Member Countries.  
2.1.1   Solomon Is lands  
12.  New Zealand is supporting Caritas Aotearoa New  Zealand through the contestable 
Partnerships Fund to deliver a pilot project to install, test and adapt a new hybrid wind -solar 
system to provide power for isolated communities and facilities. While ind ividual components of 
this system already exist, the pilot will integrate them into a hybrid system and develop 
the communications and supervisory software needed to address major social and technical issues 
that have led other similar initiatives to fail due to insufficient support and maintenance. The total 
value of the innovation is NZD$100,000 (MFAT funding: $90,000; Caritas funding: $10,000). 
Caritas is partnering with New  Zealand organisation Powerhouse Wind Limited to deliver the pilot. 
Installation of the technology commenced in 2017 at the Bishop Koete Rural Training Centre on 
Ngela Island.  
2.1.2   Vanuatu  
13.  New Zealand, the Government of Vanuatu and the World Bank have partnered on the Vanuatu 
Rural Electrification Project to deliver affordable renewable en ergy to people in rural areas. 
New Zealand committed $6m over 6 years (2014 -2020) through the Pacific Regional Infrastructure 
Facility for Phase One to 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. To date 900 households (4,500 people) and 50 community facilities have been 
electrified across 30 islands. In 2017 New  Zealand committed $7m to the Phase Two scale -up that 
will pro vide five mini -grids for five off -grid communities reaching 8,950 households (approx. 
44,750 people) by 2021, acting as important pilots for future mini -grid developments in Vanuatu.  
14.  New Zealand contributed over NZ$2m to the tourism sector in Vanuatu during 2016/17  which 
helped to develop the first Pacific country Agritourism Strategy and plan of action (VAPA) for local 
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  business enterprise survey which identified 18 businesses who received training/mentoring to 
improve operational standards to meet industry accreditation.  
15.  In 2016/17, New  Zealand provided over $3m towards basic education support, which includes 
the provision of infrastructure and textbooks, teacher tra ining, integrated curriculum development, 
information management systems, school leadership and management activities. This is part of 
a 14m programme over 4 years, in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs 
and Trade, known as the Va nuatu Education Support Programme, or VESP. VESP has a number of 
goals, including improving the quality of school facilities to accommodate the increasing number of 
students, and improving overall literacy and numeracy rates over the medium term.  
16.  New Zeala nd continues to work with the Department of Water Resources UNICEF to improve 
sector coordination and enhanced capacity and with their preferred suppliers to deliver coordinated 
potable water supply services. In 2016 these activities reached 18 schools and  numerous 
communities across four Provinces who gained improved health benefits from improved access to 
fresh water (reaching 9,400 people) and sanitation (6,350 people).  
2.1.3   Afghanistan  
17.  New Zealand is building capacity in Afghanistan for ongoing operation of a New  Zealand 
funded renewable energy system gifted to the Afghan Government in mid -2016. The  Renewable 
Energy Programme (REP)  is a 6 year, $25m activity supporting economic development in 
the Bamyan province through the electrification of Bamyan town. The  REP Capability Building and 
Technical Support Programme (CBP) is providing support to Afghanistan 's energy utility company 
with the aim of ensuring long -term operation of the 1MW system (four modular PV systems) and 
distribution network for 2,490 connecti ons. The project aims to increase commercial activity; 
improve functioning of provincial and district governments; and improve quality of life through 
better access to lighting, modern communi cation and computer technology.  
18.  New Zealand 's Agricultural Suppo rt Programme II in Afghanistan is a four year, $3.5m activity 
that provides training and mentoring to agricultural cooperatives and small businesses in  
Yakawlang  and Panjab District to improve practices in beekeeping and honey production. 
Extension Officers (EOs) also conducted 817 individual farm visits (629 ASP farmers/ 188 non -ASP 
farmers), undertaking monitoring of winter wheat sowing and providing on -site adv ice to farmers. 
The project has contributed to higher honey production volumes and increased commercial income 
among small agricultural businesses.  
2.1.4   Myanmar  
19.  New Zealand invests in a five year, $12m Rakhine Winter Crops Project to improve farm 
incomes, water  management and crop diversification, specifically in relation to winter crops in 
Myanmar 's Rakhine State.  
20.  New Zealand is also supporting the Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project, which is a five year, 
$6.0m project to improve Myanmar 's dairy industry. The pro ject, which is now in Phase 2, seeks to 
improve the quality and quantity of milk produced in three regions by introducing new types of 
forage 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 visits by farmers and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation 
officials to New Zealand to study farming and cheese -making practices, and includes input from 
a range on New  Zealand organisations.  
2.2  EXAMPLES FROM REGIONAL PROGRAMMES  
21.  New Zealand provides LDCs with technology transfer and assistance to encourage investment 
through various regional assistance programmes.  In some cases it is difficult to separate 
expenditur e specifically provided to LDC Members, although it is clear that LDC Members within 
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  2.2.1   Pacific Economic and Trade -related Activities  
22.  Sound economic management and appropriate policies (e.g. ICT regulation) are critical to 
encourage technology transfer, trade and investment.  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 Pacifi c 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 $12m for the current 5 year 
cycle of PFTAC through to June 2020;  
 The Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PITI) office in Auckland aims to enhance trade, 
investment and tourism opportunities for Pacific Island businesses. New Zealand 
contributes NZ$900,000 per year to the operation of PITI.   
23.  The New Zealand Aid Programme supports the development and utilisation of quality trade 
statistics in the Pacific through funding PC Trade. PC Trade is a computer based software system 
designed by Statistics New Zealand that provides Pacific Island Countries, including several LDCs 
with a customised, fit for purpose system for collecting trade data and producing trade reports. 
The system supports a variety of functions including processing customs declarations and 
manifests, managing levies, tariffs and excise duties, applying selected higher level World Customs 
Organisation codes, and retaining a record  of transactions at the border.  From this data, simple 
reports can be generated that are then used to evaluate economic progress and inform decision 
making. In -country training and a help desk support service is also provided as part of 
this programme.  
2.2.2   Pacific Environmental Activities  
24.  The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides financial support  to 
the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) ($4.6m over three years 
2016-2018). SPREP in turn  provides technical ad vice, programme support and capacity building 
assistance to Pacific island countries and territories in the areas of biodiversity and ecosystem 
management, climate change,  ocean acidification, waste management and pollution control,  and 
environmental monit oring and governance, and accordingly promotes the transfer of knowledge 
into the region.  
2.2.3   Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme  
25.  The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme enables New Zealand employers in 
the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit migrant seasonal workers, primarily from 
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 work ers are in New Zealand they also have the opportunity to up -skill and undertake 
a variety of training courses.   
26.  Since 2007, more than 75,000 seasonal work visas have been issued under the scheme. 
Of that, over 34,000 RSE visas have been issued to workers f rom LDCs in the Pacific (Kiribati, 
Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu).  
27.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provides significant financial support to facilitate 
the scheme, including:  
 A training programme for RSE workers in literacy, computer skills, basic fina ncial 
management,  and basic trades. The programme has provided training to over 
6,000  workers over four years (2012 – 2017).  
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  the supply of labour for New Zealand 's horticulture and viticulture industries under 
the scheme.  
2.3  EXAMPLES FROM GLOBAL PROGRAMMES  
2.3.1   Partnerships for International Development Fund  
28.  The New Zealand Partnerships for Internationa l 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 $30m 
worth of commitments are made each year towards partnerships between New Zealand 
organisations and local in -country partners delivering development activities. Three examples of 
activities se lected for design and implementation under these funds that include key modes of 
technology transfer are:  
 Developing a Pacific Risk Tool for Resilience with Vanuatu and Samoa 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.  
 Strengthening the quality and relevance of technical and agricultural training in Solomon 
Islands, by utilising a range of New Zealand expert ise to improve quality, management 
and governance at eight Rural Training Centres (RTCs). It includes up -skilling instructors 
and administrators, and improving key infrastructure.  
 Providing support for water conservation, soil management and sustainable forest 
management techniques in Myanmar to help reverse environmental degradation and 
enable farmers to increase and improve production and diversify incomes. This is 
supported by value chain analysis, collective marketing approaches and optimised post -
harvest processing methods and materials.  
2.3.2   New Zealand Scholarships  
29.  The New Zealand Aid Programme provides scholarships to citizens of targeted developing and 
least developed countries to undertake vocational training or tertiary level study in New Zealand, 
the Pacific region or in South East Asia. During 2016/17 approximately 1944 students from 
developing and least developed countries were studying on New Zealand Aid Programme funded 
scholarships, with funding totalling $68.9m.  A total of approximately $17.4m  was allocated for 
scholarships for students from WTO member LDCs in 2016/17. An additional $7.8m was allocated 
for scholarships for students from non -WTO member LDCs (Ethiopia, Kiribati, Timor Leste, 
and Tuvalu).  
30.  The scholarships enhance the skills, train ing and 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 PR OGRAMMES WITH A TECH NOLOGY TRANSFER COMP ONENT   
3.1  Intellectual Property  
31.  The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) provides on -going technical 
assistance, on request, to h elp developing and least developed countries on issues relating to 
the registration of intellectual property rights, including plant variety rights (see Article 67 Report).  
IPONZ is recognised for its efficient and effective online services, high quality e xamination and 
registration processes. As a result IPONZ hosts delegations and study visits to provide practical 
training and share knowledge.  
32.  This year IPONZ hosted a delegate from the Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and 
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  information and training on its 10 0% online model for examining, register ing and managing 
intellectual property rights.  
33.  IPONZ also hosted a delegation from the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam.  
34.  An IPONZ representative from its Plant Variety Rights Office was a guest tutor for the 
International Union for the Protection of  New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) distance learning 
programme, with students from East and South East Asian states.  
35.  The same expert delivered a series of lectures as part of a training programme organised by 
the Korean International Cooperation Agency and th e Korean Seeds Variety Services. Participating 
students were from Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Philippines, Ghana and Sudan. The office also 
hosted a delegation from the Korean Seed and Variety Service.  
36.  AANZFTA has an intellectual property committee, wher e parties exchange information on 
intellectual property issues and coordinate capacity building and technical assistance programmes 
within the region.  This year New Zealand co -chaired the AANZFTA Intellectual Property Committee 
meeting in Indonesia and att ended a leads -level meeting of the Intellectual Property Committee.  
3.2  AANZFTA Economic Cooperation Support Programme  
37.  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 overall budget of AUD$20 to $25 million. As of 
July 2017, 71 projects had been initiated across  the eight different components of the economic 
cooperation work programme, with 48 being completed as of July 2017.  
38.  Projects funded by the AECSP are available to all ten ASEAN member states, including three 
LDCs: Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. The aim of  the AECSP is to facilitate AANZFTA 
implementation; progress built -in agenda negotiations; achieve deeper economic integration 
among the parties; and increase business utilisation of AANZFTA.  
39.  In 2017 New  Zealand recommitted to funding this programme until 31 December 2019. 
During the period July 2016 – June 2017, numerous AECSP projects promoted technology transfer, 
particularly the transfer of skills and human aspects of technology management and learning. 
Some examples of projects involving Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar include:  
 Training programmes on the transposition of AANZFTA Tariff Reduction Schedules and 
Rules of Origin Product Specific Rules from 2012 version of the Harmonized System to 
HS 2017. In 2017 assistance was provided to develop national wo rk plans.  
 The Regional Patent Examination Training (RPET) entered its third and final stage in 
2017, focused on examination practice. The key objective of RPET is to build the patent 
examination capabilities of Intellectual Property offices to conduct sear ch and 
examination to the standards of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).  
 OECD Investment Policy Reviews for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar (ongoing).  
 The hosting of the 7th Annual Competition Conference, focused on the theme of 
"Managing Change in a com petitive ASEAN ". 
 Phase 3 of the "Accession to the Madrid Protocol Project ". 
 The secondment of officials from Myanmar and Cambodia to the New  Zealand Commerce 
Commission under the Competitio n Law Implementation Programme.   
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The following chart presents some examples of activities undertaken by the New Zealand Aid Programme.  It is not an exhaustive list 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.  
 
NEW  ZEALAND: EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGR AMMES AND PROJECTS  
NZ BILATERAL PROGRAMMES: Solomon Islands  
Title of project/programme  Wind -solar renewable energy in Solomon  
Policy objective/purpose  To develop a complete wind -solar hybrid energy system that is suitable 
for isolated communities and facilities  
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer  Solomon Islands Association of Rural and Vocational Training Centres  
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  Caritas; Powerhouse Wind; Adakun Development Trust  
Targeted LDC Members  Solomon Islands  
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer  Infrastructure; training  
Field or sector of tech transfer activities  Renewable energy  
Type of technology transferred  Energy infrastructure  
Expected output related to tech transfer  Installation of one turbine at one reginal training centre benefitting 170 
students and staff  
Outcomes/ impact  Cost savings for regional training centres; potential income for regional 
training centres from marketing their new skills; scale -up opportunities  
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$)  NZ$90k (for pilot)  
Duration  2016/17  
Status  Ongoing  
Contact point for information  New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)  
 
                                                
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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 Chan ge Meteorology and 
Energy.  
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility, World Bank  
Targeted LDC Members  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 solar photovoltaic 'plug and play ' systems, technical 
assistance to prepare Environmental Code of Practice and operations 
manuals  
Expected output relate d 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  (NZD$)  $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  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  Mobile data collection platform for water source ma pping  (Akvo Flow).  
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 (NZD$)  $5m 
Duration  2013-2017 
Status  Project on -going  
Contact point for information  New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)  
 
   
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NZ BILATERAL PROGRAMMES: Afghanistan  
Title of project/programme  Afghanistan  Renewable Energy Programme Capability Building 
and Technical Support Programme  
Policy objective/purpose  To promote opportunities for economic development in Bamyan province 
through the long -tern electrification of Bamyan Town.  
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer  Afghan government (district an d provincial), businesses, people living and 
working in Bamyan town.  
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  New Zealand companies  
Targeted LDC Members  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  Ongoing operat ion of the New  Zealand constructed 1MW system 
(4 modular PV systems) and distribution network through capability 
building of the local energy utility company responsible for operating, 
maintaining and managing the system.  
Outcomes/ impact  Increased commercial activity for businesses.  
Improved functioning of provincial and district government.  
Improved quality of home life, including the benefits of lighting, modern 
communication and computer technology.  
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$)  $25m  
Duratio n 2011-2017 
Status  Project on -going  
Contact point for information  New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)  
 
   
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NZ REGIONAL PROGRAMMES: Pacific  
Title of project/programme  Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC ) 
Policy objective/purpose  Improved economic management leading to sustainable economic growth 
across the Pacific Islands  
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  Pacific Regional (including Timor -Leste)  
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer  Capacity 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 f inancial 
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 throug h advisory 
missions.  
On-demand remote advice (email, phone)  
Manuals & guidance notes on key issues.  
Regional and sub -regional training courses and seminars  
Outcomes/ impact  Improved economic management in the Pacific region through the 
provision of technical advice and capacity building to Pacific Island 
countries, in key areas of public sector financial management.  
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$)  $12m  
Duration  2015-2020 
Status  Project on -going  
Contact point for information  http://www.pftac.org/  
  
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Title of project/programme  PC Trade Programme  
Policy objective/purpose  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  Tuvalu,  Kiribati  
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer  Capability building through technical assistance  
Field or sector of tech transfer activities  Production and utilisation of trade statistics  
Type of technology transferred  Trade statistics database, The provision of technical assistance and 
capability bu ilding  
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 (NZD$)  $140k p.a.  
Duration  2004-2017 
Status  Project on -going  
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  Increased economic benefits from labour mobility in the Pacific  
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer  Government Departments, community leaders and Pacific groups  
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment  
Targeted LDC Members  Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu  
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer  Capacity building through technical assistance and training.  
Field or sector of tech transfer activities  Information management; processes; communication and marketing;  
horticulture  
Type of technology transferred  The provision of training and technical advice in information 
management, processes, knowledge, communication  and marketing.  
Expected output related to tech transfer  Training, workshops and secondments to New Zealand for Government 
representatives, community leaders and groups. The focus will be on 
information management, processes, knowledge, communication and 
marketing  
Outcomes/ impact  Improvement in the management and coordination of labour mobility 
initiatives and improved horticulture skills and practices.  
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$)  $6.4m in total for Pacific Island countries  
Duration  2009-2017 
Status  Project on -going  
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Title of project/programme  Recognised Seasonal Employer Worker Training Programme  
Policy objective/purpose  Increased economic benefits from labour mobility in the Pacific  
Partner Government agencies and others eligible for tech transfer  Pacific seasonal workers employed in New Zealand  
Enterprises or other institutions providing tech transfer  Private sector training provider  
Targeted LDC Members  Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu  
Types of incentives measures for tech transfer  NZ-based work experience and training programme  
Field or sector of tech transfer activities  Horticulture, and viticulture work experience; training in literacy, English 
language, finance, ICT, basic trades  
Type of technology transferred  Training and knowledge building.  
Expected output related to tech transfer  20-hours course time per worker per season.  
Outcomes/ impact  Improved workplace s kills and confidence, increased remittances to the 
Pacific.  
Budget or funds allocated (NZD$)  $5m in total for Pacific Island countries  
Duration  2011-2017 
Status  Project on -going  
Contact point for information  http://www.fruition.net.nz/we -offer/training/#vakameasina  
 
 
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