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Applying UK knowledge on Big Data to improve data management in Colombia UK experts will deliver conferences at the Big Data Gathering in Colombia, sharing the UK's expertise on managing Open and Big data with the public and private sector. This project responds to the Colombian government's need to receive training on the use and collection of public data to enhance decision-making on spend and prioritization of development activities in areas like future cities, agriculture, energy efficiency and anticorruption.
Strengthening networks of future leaders from the Americas through policy-based engagement This project will create opportunities for Chevening scholars from the Americas to meet and discuss key policy issues in their countries, and facilitate a network of future leaders who can learn from each other
Promoting good governance in Serbia This project aims to improve transparency and accountability of local government administration in Serbia by assisting and reinforcing local anti corruption efforts.
Expanding and enhancing access to justice for victims of human rights violations in Thailand through increased legal support, strategic litigation, and building capacity for evidence based advocacy To expand democratic space in Thailand by promoting and protecting values of human rights and democracy in order to enhance human rights enforcement and acess to justice for victims of human rights violations and for civilians subjected to military justice and prosecution
Increasing trade in Belize through targeted deployment of Prosperity Honorary Consul The Prosperity Honorary Consul will identify areas where British businesses and expertise can be brought on board to help Belize improve in underdeveloped areas, aiming to improve the economies of Belize and UK through increased trade and investment from the UK
Supporting women's rights in India This project aims to improve the knowledge and handling of cases relating to violence against women in Tamil Nadu and Kerala by influencing the trainers of legal, judicial and police officers using UK best practice.
Strengthening casework for missing persons in the Western Balkans and conflict affected areas To support central capabilities of the International Commission for Missing Persons including the DNA lab and securing data & expertise for project work aligned with 5 thematic strands.
Supporting healthcare reform and material improvement of health outcomes in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. This project will provide a unique opportunity for the UK to influence and support healthcare reform in Ningxia by introducing UK/National Health Service (NHS) expertise as a total healthcare solution in order to enhance the delivery of primary healthcare, encourage greater efficiency in the local healthcare system and improve the lives of citizens in this less developed region of North West China.
Protecting the rights of survivors of sexual violence in the context of transitional justice in Colombia. Women survivors of sexual violence in the Colombian conflict will be supported with legal and psychosocial accompaniment to enhance their access to justice and truth in the transitional justice framework arising from the peace negotiations in Havana. 20 cases will be documented and policy papers with recommendations for the Congress will be delivered
Meeting to promote a safe and secure space environment The project brought together policymakers, practitioners and other experts from developing countries to assess challenges, opportunities and prospects for the space security regime.
PHM:Sharing of UK experience to counter violent extremism and support conflict resolution in Mindanao Sharing UK expertise, including from the Northern Ireland Peace Process, to reduce violence and support conflict resolution in the country by bringing together UK experts and conflict parties to support the Mindanao Peace Process.
Sustainable development of historical districts in Wuhan Using UK expertise to promote sustainable development of historical districts in Wuhan, creating opportunities for UK business.
Supporting the national human rights institution in Botswana. This project supported the establishment of a new national human rights institution compliant with the Paris Principles, through the visit of the key Botswana decision makers to Tanzania to learn from their experience. Work is underway to draft legislation to establish the new institution.
Promoting better healthcare in the Philippines through online services The project aims to support patients through the promotion of an online platform which will improve the quality of health facility services by generating at least 5000 healthcare reviews from Filipino patients.
Supporting of the development of public service media in Algeria. The project will focus on supporting staff in implementing PSB values including through the production of programming that gives a voice to all Algerian citizens at Radio Algeria. It also aims to support Radio Algeria in drafting Editorial Guidelines they have ownership of, and which are relevant to the Algerian context, in consultation with their staff. The project will ensure sustainability post-project by working with Radio Algeria's in-house trainers, trained under previous projects and HR department to develop durable training material and resources which can be used across the organisation. The success of BBC Media Action's partnership with Radio Algeria has triggered the interest of ENTV and APS which the project will also include.
Changing attitudes to the care of disabled children This project aims to change attitudes and policy on disability, while saving lives and ensuring the full participation of disabled young people in society.
Supporting sustainable urban transport policies in Mexico To develop the efficient design and implementation of new urban transport projects supported by the federal government in Mexico, including across technological, innovation, commercial and financial sectors.
Strengthening good governance and the rule of law in Kyrgyzstan This project aims to strengthen good governance and rule of law by supporting Kyrgyzstan's democratic development. The project provides for long and short term observers to monitor the October 2015 Parliamentary elections.
Developing Uruguayan Agritech Sector To impact decision making in improving agricultural policies and tackling market barriers in order to increase exports and economic growth
Strengthen post-Ebola economic recovery in Guinea through the development of a cadre of female entrepreneurs to market non timber forest products. Strengthen post-Ebola recovery and economic development in Guinea, while promoting forest conservation, through the development of a cadre of female entrepreneurs to market non-timber products.
Capacity building of the human rights Secretariat of the Georgian Government administration To scope human rights awareness and training in the civil service and make recommendations on how to embed human rights across government, and improve implementation of international obligations.
Supporting energy efficiency improvements in Brazilian industry Supporting the introduction of policies and programmes that will encourage Brazilian industry to adopt energy efficiency mechanisms. These initatives will help ensure energy security and support Brazil's economic growth.
Support UK engagement with the Caribbean through expert analysis and trade and investment promotion Annual Subvention to the Caribbean Council to provide briefings, intelligence, and publications to the FCO, as well as to support events designed to promote trade and investment between the region and the UK.
Promoting democracy and dialogue through the media in ODA eligible country To promote freedom of expression and non-discriminatory reporting, as well as encouraging use of social media to promote messages of tolerance and of countering radicalization
Supporting survivors of conflict related sexual violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina This project aims to strengthen the support available to survivors of rape and sexual violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina in accordance with the principles of the International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Providing capacity to support Laos' attempts to combat money laundering, helping to improve economic development and support wider UK interests Training 40 Customs Officers from across Laos in methods to identify and disrupt bulk cash transfers. This will reduce Laos' vulnerability to money laundering, thereby contributing to wider efforts to tackle corruption.
Strengthening regional airport links through the development of airport contacts to significantly increase intelligence on suspected criminals in Peru Development of network of contacts both nationally and regionally to tackle groups involved in money laundering, production of counterfeit currency/documents and child sexual exploitation through the increase of intelligence-gathering capabilities of the Lima Airport Special Drugs team.
Capacity building in the Samoan journalism sector with a focus on the promotion of Commonwealth values such as government accountability, transparency and gender equality. Visit to the UK of Samoan journalist – building better skills, promoting shared commonwealth values, including transparency
IAEA Safeguards for ODA This project will identify and communicate Best Practices in the Implementation of IAEA Safeguards to ODA Countries
Supporting reforms in Indonesia's prisons to minimise conditions enabling the spread of violent extremism and reducing the number of radicalised individuals both in prison and on release To provide support to the process of reform and management of extremist offenders underway in Indonesian prisons to prevent the spread of violent extremism to other prisoners thereby reducing the threat from radicalised individuals.
Strengthening law enforcement oversight in an ODA eligible country To Improve the impact of specialised law enforcement oversight agencies in an ODA eligible country.
FCO contribution to the UK India Education Research Initiative The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) is a partnership between the UK and Indian Governments with the aim of enhancing and strengthening educational links between India and the UK and covering all segments of the education sector.
Defending The Rights Of LGBT People In Eastern Europe and Central Asia This project will carry out a capacity development programme for LGBT Human Rights Defenders in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Reducing the Risk of Conflict in Area C Reducing risk of conflict by providing equipment and assisting vulnerable Palestinian communities in Area C to harvest their olives quickly and safely, helping to mitigate the threat from violent settlers, promoting Palestinian access to land, human rights, and international rule of law while confirming UK support for economically sustainable Palestinian presence on the land.
Supporting climate solution policies in south Africa The project assesses suitability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of various international and national carbon instruments including Clean Development Mechanisms & New Market Mechanisms in assisting South Africa to respond to its international commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Strengthen Post-Ebola recovery in Guinea by maximising the role of women in entrepreneurship. This project will strengthen post-Ebola recovery in Guinea by promoting prosperity through maximising the role of women in entrepreneurship and thereby supporting social change.
Promoting and developing social enterprises in China, improving the effectiveness of the non-profit sector and supporting the growth of Chinese civil society This project will create an online, Mandarin language, platform, providing skills and knowledge development to social enterprises across China, promoting the growth and development of the non-profit sector and placing it on a more sustainable footing. This will help strengthen a key civil society strand.
Supporting Morocco's prison administration, institution's and civil society's ability to respond to emerging and new challenges in line with international human rights standards. The project aims to support Morocco's prisons and civil society to respond to emerging challenges in line with international human rights standards through: 1. Organising training of trainers for prison administration staff on prison management. 2. Organising a round table on the prisons law to bring an international perspective. 3. Providing technical support to the committee in charge of drafting the prison law. 4. Organising a National conference to introduce the new minimum standards for rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.
Support to the Uganda Human Rights Commission on protection of minority rights A project to build the capacity of the Uganda Human Rights Commission to deal with cases involving minority groups, including sexual minorities.
Maritime Expertise to Somalia Secondment of UK personnel to the National Security Office of Somalia to provide technical assistance in the maritime sector and support economic development.
Capacity building for Chinese LGBT rights leaders to improve the protection of human rights in China, supporting the UK's objective for safer, more inclusive and more prosperous societies This project aims to build capacity for Chinese LGBT rights leaders through organising the 2016 China LGBTI Community Leader Conference to encourage discussions between 70 NGO leaders in this area. This is supplemented by training on best-practice in advocacy. This work delivers against FCO China Network goals on human rights.
Protecting wildlife in Nepal This project aims to combat the illegal wildlife trade by providing an inventory of animal parts stockpiles in Nepal and raising awareness against illegal practices.
Strengthening justice and accountability measures in Africa This project will support efforts to strengthen justice and accountability measures in Africa through domestic and regional capacity building, advice and outreach, and enhancing cooperation between Africa and the International Criminal Court.
Promoting gender equality and preventing gender based violence in Armenia through a series of televised debates. The project aims to fund a series of six 30-minute TV debates titled "Generations Debate on Equality" to promote the concept of equal treatment and unacceptability of gender based violence. The Embassy will join the 16 Days of Activism Against the Gender-Based Violence Campaign together with the EU Delegation, OSCE, CoE, UN and local civil society groups to contribute to the promotion of gender equality with a special emphasis on combating gender based violence in Armenia.
Youth Enterprise Programme This project aims to equip 20,000 young people with skills and competences to live and work in a global economy, presenting vocational training as an attractive career option giving people the confidence and awareness to fulfil their potential.
Strengthening human rights in Kyrgyzstan The project aims to accelerate judicial reform in Kyrgyzstan through an ongoing bilateral criminal justice dialogue, including expert visits, in order to significantly increase Kyrgyz understanding of the UK judicial system and to help establish it as a model for judicial reform.
Strengthening the capacity of human rights reporting tools in an ODA eligible country To improve the capacity of human rights reporters and independent journalists in an ODA eligible country to document, verify and archive digital media pertaining to alleged rights abuses.
PROMOTING YOUTH ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN SUDAN THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PROMOTE YOUTH ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN SUDAN THROUGH INFORMATION SESSIONS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SMALL SUB-GRANTS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR OWN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS DURING 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE.
Strengthening Parliamentary Scrutiny and democratic processes This project aims to enhance the capacity of parliamentarians and officials in enabling an effective environment in which to scrutinise government activity and processes, thereby strengthening democracy in St Lucia
Tackling cyber crime in the Commonwealth This project will support the strengthening of legal frameworks in Commonwealth countries to enable effective prosecution of cyber crime. This will increase Commonwealth countries' prosperity and protect UK interests overseas.
Training on reporting elections for Ecuadorean journalists Provide training for Ecuadorean journalists about responsible reporting of elections in advance of the February 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Membership Subscription SPREP has an important role in helping Pacific Island Countries adapt to the challenges of climate change and UK membership forms part of our continued commitment to the Pacific Region.
Promoting freedom of expression and the right to information through technology The project aims to promote democracy by establishing a digital platform that promotes free expression, where decision makers, journalists, and citizens can interact freely to achieve accountability, transparency, and the right to information.
Improve understanding of cyber security amongst Parliamentarians and senior officials in the Commonwealth This project consists of three workshops in Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas regions to improve Parliamentarians, Ministers and Senior Civil Servants in up to thirty Commonwealth countries understand and respond to issues of cyber security and cybercrime
Strengthening human rights and security in extractive industries in Angola Working with Angolan stakeholders, including Government, Businesses, and Local Communities, to implement the Voluntary Principles (VPs) initiatives in the Lunda diamond mining areas, thereby ensuring that importers and consumers (including in the UK) are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Promoting healthy and sustainable livelihoods among disadvantaged youth in South Africa The Grootbos Foundation in conjunction with the Premier League aims to develop sustainable livelihoods and active citizenship through football. The project focuses on sport for youth between the ages of 6 16 and coaching skills to youth between the ages of 16 25 with the aim of improving the health and employment prospects of participants.
Strengthening the Eritrean judicial system This project will focus on dialogue with the Eritrean judiciary to promote engagement on judicial ethics, mediation and the rule of law. It will also deliver a better understanding of the current legal situation in Eritrea in order to make reforms which strengthen the rule of law that have buy in from the judiciary.
Working to ensure the human rights of those affected by leprosy and disabilities are respected in Burma. To provide support to people with disability and people affected by leprosy to exercise their rights under national legislation as well as their human rights under international law to enable them to have improved opportunities in Burma and access to services
Protecting human rights in the Maldives To widen democratic space and protect human rights through collective lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and dialogue between civil society, the media, youth groups and the public.
Promoting Economic Growth Through Business Education in Jordanian Schools This project will teach young people entrepreneurship skills to improve their employability and help them find private sector jobs, driving economic growth.
Simplifying business regulations to improve economic governance and UK business prospects in Montenegro. Use the Chevening Alumni network to create an authoritative business platform of officials and business influencers to improve economic governance in Montenegro.
Promoting balanced and free media election coverage in Angola This project will promote balanced media election coverage in Angola through training and guidance for journalists on free reporting ahead of the August 2017 elections.
Providing technical assistance to meet international election standards To ensure a higher level of implementation of international elections standards, prevention of election fraud and prevention of abuse of state resources during Parliamentary elections in 2016.
Increasing Papua New Guinea government officials understanding of human rights Increasing Papua New Guinea government officials understanding of human rights through training support to the Human Rights Defence Network (HRDN) in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea.
Strengthening Justice In Zimbabwe To contribute to the proper establishment and functioning of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for impartial and effective justice delivery.
Building the capacity of women to play a better leadership role in Chinese civil society. Develop Chinese civil society, with a focus on NGOs working on women's rights, The project will invite 4 women's rights activists from second and third tier Chinese cities to Beijing for a month long program that will deliver skills training, networking and education to participants.
Provision of technical assistance to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in the fight against vector borne diseases. to provide technical assistance to CARPHA to assist the Caribbean region's response to the ZIKA virus.
Strengthening the capacity of Malaysian enforcement agencies in combating illegal wildlife trade flows by enhancing current regional and international cooperation To enhance and strengthen the capacity of Malaysian enforcement agencies thereby enabling them to play a more pro-active role in combating global illegal wildlife trade flow entering and transiting the country.
Administrative Costs of ODA Projects in ODA eligible countries Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in ODA eligible countries
To assist the Philippines Government to cut red tape in the business environment through the Standard Cost Model for Project Repeal This project will aim to promote economic development in the Philippines by promoting regulatory reform across the public and private sectors.
Improving Support for Gender Based Violence Victims with Special Focus on Tourist Areas Visited by British Nationals This project will create more gender sensitive and gender aware stakeholders, in order to ensure a much safer and tourist-friendly environment for British nationals visiting Sri Lanka.
Infrastructure development in East Africa This project will promote economic development and trade opportunities in East Africa by providing UK expertise on the use of public private partnerships which will help to generate growth.
Supporting the treatment of prisoners' mental health needs This project will promote stabilisation and security in correctional services through training and expert advice to prison officers which helps them meet the mental health needs of prisoners.
Support development Following a needs assessment conducted by the British Council with the Lao Ministry of Education, this project will support the development of a strategic planning framework for the Lao education curriculum and a Centre of Excellence
Inward visit of Iranian Foreign Minister and Party to attend Syria Conference The UK is hosting a global conference to discuss and secure support for a progressive policy to resolve the Syria crisis. By having Iran participating at the conference, will result in a greater chance of securing a region wide agreement. The visit will also build on recent positive developments in our bilateral relations.
Advice to China on building a renewable energy market Provide policy recommendations on optimising tax and subsidy mechanisms to develop renewable energy, enabling China's energy transition to long term sustainable development.