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Supporting power sector reform in South China to increase integration of renewable energy into the region. This project is designed to support China's adoption of new market arrangements in its power sector to enable the effective integration of renewable energy. Building on a previous project, it will draw upon UK policy and market expertise to inform and accelerate Yunnan's power market reforms and create new bilateral partnerships in key reform pilots, including in Chongqing and Guangdong. It is expected that the market structure decisions taken by China will generate commercial opportunities for international business, including from UK. This project will further set groundwork for the Energy/Low Carbon pillar of a China prosperity programme, which will match China's specific reform needs with energy and low carbon sector strengths, reducing global emissions by accelerating China's energy transition.
Improving transparency and accountability in public infrastructure investment in South East Asia The project is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST), as an international accountability standard and practical tool that works to improve the business environment, increases competitiveness; levels the playing field, promotes regulatory and policy reforms; and mitigates corruption within public infrastructure investments in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Reform Programme - Financial Services Support to the financial services strand of the ASEAN Economic Reform Programme.  This programme is designed to boost inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region by helping the target countries improve their business environments and further develop their financial markets.  As a secondary benefit, the programme will aim to increase opportunities for international business, including for the UK, in areas where the UK is well placed to compete.
Building the capacity of China's Information and Communications Technology industry, including through best practice in intellectual property policy The project is designed to enhance China's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry through skills development and increased international collaboration between industry professionals, associations and policy makers, making it more capable of operating in international markets. This will support the Chinese transition to a more service-oriented economy and is expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Assessing the potential of biomass energy as part of Mexico's energy mix in support of a low carbon economy The project will assess potential cases for biomass energy production of new and existing processes in order to replace fossil fuels in Mexico, supporting the Ministry of Energy's development goals. It will identify potential synergies with UK and open opportunities for international companies with expertise and technology in this area to work in Mexico.
Development Costs of the Prosperity Fund Anti- Corruption programme Procurement and business case development costs for the Prosperity Fund Anti-Corruption Programme.
Development Costs of the Global Infrastructure Programme Procurement and business case development costs for the Prosperity Fund Global Infrastructure Programme.
Administrative Costs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Low Carbon Energy Programme ODA eligible programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ASEAN Low Carbon Energy Programme.
Supporting public engagement and consultation on China's design and delivery of energy projects The project is designed to share UK and international experience in developing more effective public engagement and consultation, in order to improve the planning and implementation of both China and UK energy projects. This will include sharing experience to improve government, regulators' and companies' ability to understand and address public hopes and concerns with regard to the delivery of energy infrastructure plans in China and the UK, through effective communication and engagement.
Delivering ethical leadership training to South African Government officials This project will assist South African efforts to boost socio-economic development, empowerment and job-creation to reduce inequality. It will support South Africa's local service delivery and inclusive economic growth, improving the general business environment. Training will seek to increase cooperation in promoting good governance, democracy and the rule of law and drive inclusive economic development – helping SA use its influence in the region. Corruption disproportionally impacts businesses’ ability to invest overseas, including UK companies. Tackling corruption is necessary to level the playing field, improve the business environment and enable mutually beneficial trade and investment.
Planned Global Trade and Poverty Reduction programme in Vietnam This programme will aim to increase levels of global trade by opening markets, addressing non-tariff barriers to trade, and increasing trade policy and negotiation capacity with resultant economic growth leading to reduction in poverty in Vietnam.  This will increase opportunity for global business, including the UK.
Strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam This project is designed to increase the effectiveness of intellectual property rights enforcement in Vietnam, to reduce IPR infringements, deter production of and trade in counterfeit and to create a healthy business environment for enterprises. It will do this by enhancing the capacity of enforcement agencies; building the legal basis for Market Surveillance; strengthening the cooperative relationship between enforcement agencies and the private sector; increasing the cooperative relationship among relevant agencies; and increasing the awareness of enterprises and authorities.
Support improvement of Mexican regulation in the transportation and storage of hydrocarbons The project is designed to support the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) to improve the regulation of transportation and storage of hydrocarbons, refined products and petrochemicals using UK expertise. This will allow the creation of a competitive market and achieve the development of infrastructure to support it improving the business environment and making it more attractive to UK companies wishing to work in Mexico.
Administrative Costs of Prosperity Fund ODA projects in the energy sector Programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of Prosperity Fund ODA projects in the energy sector
ODA eligible Administrative Costs of the Prosperity Fund Global Trade Programme’s Economic Partnership programme Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA eligible projects for Prosperity Fund Global Trade Programme’s Economic Partnership Programme.
Supporting the implementation of a national apprenticeship framework in China This project is designed to draw on UK expertise in Technical and Vocational Education and Training to contribute to a national global standard apprenticeship framework in China, with enhanced competency based teaching and learning and industry engagement. This will support China's intention to move to a sustainable economic model led by innovation, in line with its Five-Year Plan, and will generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Developing a more effective oil and gas sector in Mexico by improving health and safety standards The project is designed to build capacity and with UK expertise improve the effectiveness of Mexico's Regulators on issues around major accident hazards in the energy sector. Improvement of health and safety standards in the offshore oil and gas (and the construction sector) in Mexico by March 2017. This will not only bring UK expertise and consultancy opportunities but will also improve the general business environment for UK businesses wishing to work in this crucial sector.
Scaling up the industrial energy efficiency market in India This project will facilitate the sharing of international and UK best practice and technologies with Indian industries. It will support industry and government in achieving Nationally Determined Contributions targets. This will improve energy efficiency in the world’s fastest growing major economy in order to strengthen India’s energy security and sustainability and avoid dangerous climate change, reducing the risks to lives and livelihoods of poor people, including in India. This programme will bring benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete including, energy and low carbon; urban and smart cities; ease of doing business; financial services; and skills.
Develop the technical and economic potential of renewable energy generation via anaerobic digestion in Kenya. Research into the rate of anaerobic digestion in the raw materials for biogas with the aim of increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of biogas in semi-arid land in Kenya.
Prosperity Fund Mexico Business Case Development Activities related to development of the Mexico Business Case (including design, procurement, engagement and transition activities to smooth the path to the full programme) [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Administrative Costs of ODA Projects in Lagos, Nigeria Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA project in Lagos, Nigeria.
Financial Services: Developing phase 1 of Mexican secondary regulation on Open Banking. A project supporting the Mexican financial regulators in the development of the first batch of Open Banking related standards, which will foster Mexico's financial technology agenda and support its principles of inclusion, innovation, competition, and consumer protection. This programme will generate opportunities for international business in the financial services sector, bringing potential benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete.
Scoping study to assess constraints within the health sector in targeted ODA eligible countries, for the Prosperity Fund Better Health Programme. Programme development and design work to assess the current health constraints and potential programme interventions in ODA eligible middle-income countries. The programme interventions will be across: strategies to counter non communicable diseases; digital health initiatives; education and training; life sciences initiatives and performance improvements by providers. [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Implementing the UN Convention Against Corruption Supporting the implementing of the UN convention against corruption in key countries. Working with the UNODC, the UK will match learning and development needs with expertise to deliver programming, concentrating on the priority deliverables of the anti-corruption strategy. Corruption disproportionally impacts British business ability to invest overseas. Tackling corruption is necessary to level the playing field for the UK. [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Improve health standards in Peru by developing a National Blood Service pilot To show practically how a safe and adequate supply of blood components and related services could be made available in Peru, including using UK expertise, reducing mortality from a lack of blood in surgical and emergency facilities.
Colombia Prosperity Fund Programme - Agriculture Support to the agriculture strand of the Colombia Prosperity Fund programme.  The programme is designed to support Colombia’s economic modernisation through increasing productivity and facilitating increased sustainable economic growth leading to poverty reduction.  As a secondary benefit, the programme will aim to increase opportunities for international business, including for the UK, in areas where the UK is well placed to compete.
Supporting the improvement of the Intellectual Property policy framework in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The project is designed to increase the respect and protection of intellectual property (IP) in South East Asia. Bringing IP policies to the same standard across the region, and more in line with international and global standards. This is expected to lead to the development of ASEAN-wide policies on trademark protection and other IP issues; as well as support innovation and productivity growth in the region. It is also expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Supporting the consolidation of the anti-corruption and justice systems in Mexico by strengthening capabilities for detection and investigation of crime and corruption. The Anti-Corruption & Rule of Law strand of the Mexico programme will contribute to the consolidation of the anti-corruption and justice systems in Mexico by strengthening capabilities for detection and investigation of crime and corruption cases. It will work to improve policy, procedures and standards; build capacity of public officials detecting and investigating crime and corruption cases; and improve inter-institutional coordination between security, justice and anti-corruption institutions. Creating an environment that promotes prosperity for all. This will increase economic growth by attracting investment and contributing to poverty reduction and gender equality. [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Supporting the improvement of Chinese labour standards This is a project designed to support the improvement of Chinese labour standards in the restructuring of the country's manufacturing sector, in line with the relevant UN guiding principles. In doing so, it intends to promote fundamental workers' rights in China's rapidly-changing manufacturing sector, by equipping companies to change their business and human rights policy in order to address high-risk issues that obstruct implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This is intended to benefit the Chinese workforce and the supply chain management of Chinese and international businesses, including UK ones.
Supporting capital market development, enhancing accounting standards and addressing the challenges of financial crime and money laundering in South East Asia, as part of the ASEAN Economic Reform programme. The project will support capital market development in South East Asia by diversifying sources of funding for business and governments in the region. It is designed to enhance bond market development (including Islamic Finance), FinTech regulatory development, accounting standards and address the challenges of financial crime and money laundering. This will also assist in enhancing sustainable economic growth, which will help poverty reduction. Improved standards will provide a more solid foundation for domestic and international companies to operate throughout the region and generate opportunities for international businesses including in the Financial Services sector, bringing potential benefits to British business where they are best placed to compete. [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Supporting China's strategic development of its technology and satellite industries to promote international innovation and collaboration The project is designed to draw on UK expertise to support China's development of a roadmap that identifies specific challenges and opportunities in its emerging technology and satellites industries. This will include supporting China's strategic development of satellite applications and data management and sharing mechanisms. China's technology and satellite industries are ones that underpin almost all of China's development priorities, including agriculture, health care, climate change, monitoring air pollution, and urban development. The project is intended to open international, academic, industrial and government collaboration. It supports China's intention to move to a sustainable economic model led by innovation, in line with China's Five-year plan. It is also expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Promoting sustainable mining in Chile: development and delivery of Continued Professional Development (CPD) short courses for miners Promotion of sustainable best practice in the Chilean mining sector through the development and delivery of CPD short courses for the Chilean mining industry.
Promoting green finance in Chile: exploring the opportunities for green banks and bonds This project will explore opportunities to establish public/private partnerships known as green banks, as well as opportunities to establish a Chilean "green bonds" market, with the potential for attracting international investment.
Strengthening the enabling environment for financing and concession development in China The project is designed to draw on international best practice (including UK experience) to recommend ways in which China might strengthen its system of financing and concession in infrastructure work. This will also deepen awareness of the legal and regulatory environment among the development and reform commissions of local governments, entrepreneurs and other market participants.
Strategic Performance Costs for the Better Health Programme Programme support costs covering monitoring of the Better Health Programme.
Prosperity Fund Global Infrastructure ODA programme: facilitation costs. The programme will facilitate better development, design, finance, procurement and operation of major infrastructure projects. Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources for the Global Infrastructure Programme, a Prosperity Fund programme designed to boost infrastructure investment and markets for ODA-eligible middle income countries. The Programme will facilitate better development, design, finance, procurement and operation of major infrastructure projects and programmes. Delivery of the Programme will unlock economic opportunities, increase prosperity and reduce poverty in partner countries whilst enhancing opportunities for international, including UK, business. [Following a methodology change, from financial year 19/20 costs under this activity will be reported against a new activity line.  You can find the new IATI identifier by looking up “other identifier information”.]
Capacity building in cities in East China, to help China's industrial upgrade and sustainable economic growth The project is designed to support China's industrial upgrade and the sustainability of China's economic model. It intends to do this through new strategic collaborations between six cites in the Midlands (through the Midlands ‘Engine for Growth') and cities in East China. These collaborations will be in areas such as automotives, healthcare, creativity, financial services, education and manufacturing and are expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including from the UK.
Financial Conduct Regulation: UK Principles, Experience and Implications for China This project will develop and deliver a pilot training programme on financial conduct regulation with UK best practice. There are significant risks in the Chinese financial system and there is a pressing need to enhance regulatory capacity and frameworks to ensure the stability and sustainability of the Chinese financial system. This is not only of critical importance to China's domestic economy it is also of key interest to the global economy. The project is a foundation for the Financial Services pillar of a China prosperity programme. This pillar will work to promote financial sector reform though sharing policy and private sector expertise, and capacity building in the Chinese regulatory sector, to enable a transition to a more efficient, productive, inclusive economy.
China Prosperity Fund programme Through the Prosperity Fund the UK works with China to address big global challenges, and promote sustainable economic growth while creating business opportunities.

In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Prosperity Fund enables the UK to work with China in addressing the biggest global challenges, such as climate change. The Prosperity Fund is also used to promote the conditions for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, while creating opportunities for international business, including UK companies.

The China Prosperity Fund programme covers 4 areas:

China’s business environment
The programme will support progress towards a stronger rule of law including clearer judicial processes, dispute resolution and protection of intellectual property. This ultimately aims to lead to an improved, fairer business environment in which UK firms can operate.

Financial services
The programme will promote financial sector reform, employing policy and private sector expertise to:

better regulate the Chinese financial sector
build a more gender and socially inclusive economy
enable UK and international businesses to enter the growing Chinese pensions and insurance markets
Energy and low carbon
The programme will match China’s specific areas for reform and change with UK energy and low carbon strengths, reducing global emissions by accelerating China’s energy transition.

Infrastructure in third countries
The programme will support and raise environmental and social standards in growth-enhancing Chinese-led infrastructure projects in developing countries in Africa and Asia, through promoting UK and international best practice in design, engineering, financial, professional and legal services.
Administrative costs of energy-related ODA projects for Prosperity Fund programmes Programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of energy-related ODA projects across the Prosperity Fund
Supporting China's Research and Development capabilities through establishing an Innovation Gateway in Shanghai The project is designed to build a platform that assists the local government and Research and Development base in Shanghai to facilitate academia-industry collaboration. By doing this, the project intends to make China's Research and Development more competitive internationally, generating opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Developing a sustainable skills strategy for energy sector regulators in Mexico This project aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable leadership skills training strategy for Mexican regulatory institutions, through the delivery of a pilot training programme using UK expertise, as well as the provision of a detailed plan for its subsequent rollout. Bringing benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete including Energy, Future Cities, Business Environment and Financial Services.
Scoping opportunities and needs for development and prosperity in the energy, transport and infrastructure sectors in Southern Africa. Scoping opportunities and identifying needs for development in the energy, transport and infrastructure sectors in Southern Africa.