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Women's Economic Empowerment The Women's Economic Empowerment initiative supports various activities aimed at women and adolescent girls to improve gender equality to: assist adolescent girls to transition effectively from school to paid employment; improve the collection of gender statistics through the Evidence and Data for Gender Equality (EDGE) program; develop and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation system for use at country and regional levels; support the preparation and dissemination of the World Development report 2012: Gender Equality and Development, and a companion report on gender equality and development in East Asia and Pacific. In 2016, DFAT has also joined DFID, USAID and the Nike Foundation to contribute to 'SPRING: A business incubator to improve the lives of girls living in poverty', a program that supports businesses in Africa and South Asia to get assets (products / services) to adolescent girls, at scale. The total value of this investment is $29.4 million over 10 years, starting 2009-10.
Emergency Preparedness Training Workshops Funding under this proposal supports the delivery of emergency preparedness training workshops at Post. The training will increase operational capacity to lead and manage emergency responses to humanitarian crises with focus in three key regions with high disaster risks: cyclone season in the Pacific; typhoon season in South East Asia; and monsoon season in South Asia. The total value of this initiative is $0.2 million expensed during the 2012-13 financial year.
Papua New Guinea Health Scholarship Awards The Papua New Guinea Health Scholarship Awards will support Papua New Guinea to increase the size and quality of its health workforce by: (a) supporting an in country health worker scholarships pilot program to be implemented under the Australian Regional Development Scholarships (ARDS) Scheme and will include up to 80 scholarships in midwifery at one of the four Midwifery Training Schools and up to 20 Scholarships in community health at St Gerard's Community Health Worker Training School; and (b) providing support to the Office of Higher Education and the National Department of Health to undertake Quality Audits/ Capacity Diagnostics of all Health Worker Training Schools compliant with PNG National Accreditation Frameworks. The total value of this initiative is $2.9 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
PNG Education Capacity Development The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Basic and Secondary Education Program is currently finalising a new program of long term support. This new support will be delivered through three mechanisms operating at national and sub-national levels. One of these mechanisms will be Capacity Development Facility (CDF) to support the PNG National Department of Education (DoE) and the Provincial Education Departments to fund high priority technical assistance critical for improved service delivery. This will include activities such as training, twinning and workshops as well as the administration of advisors. Funding under this initiative is for the provision of interim technical assistance support in the area of capacity development to the PNG DoE, during the transition period between the existing Education Capacity Development Program (ECBP) and the commencement of the new long term program of support. The total value of this initiative is $0.6 million over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
ACC Fiji Electronic Voter Registration The Australian Civilian Corp (ACC) Fiji Electronic Voter Registration supports the Fiji Elections Office (FEO) with the implementation of the FEO's electronic voter registration (EVR) process. ACC personnel will provide electoral specialists to assist FEO in planning and implementing the logistical support for EVR, increasing awareness and voter enrolment. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
Economic and Public Sector Program The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Economic and Public Sector Program (EPSP) is working to improve the governance of key PNG Government departments and agencies to better deliver essential services to the people of PNG, through the mobilisation of expert advisory and technical assistance. While these efforts have previously focused on central departments and agencies, more recently EPSP has extended its support to provincial and district agencies, in collaboration with Australia’s Provincial and Local-level Government Program (PLGP). EPSP is also delivering support in response to emerging priorities for the Australian aid program in PNG on: accountability, EPSP is conducting pilot public opinion surveys, supporting the establishment of district-level accountability offices, delivering the popular television discussion show Tanim Graun, and developing new strategic partnerships with key public policy bodies  Institute of National Affairs (INA) and National Research Institute (NRI); leadership,
Justice Services Stability for Development The Justice Services and Stability for Development Program (JSS4D) builds on a strong program of support provided under the Papua New Guinea-Australia Law and Justice Partnership (PALJP) 2009-2014.  The JSS4D Program will continue to strengthen the capacity of core law and justice agencies to deliver services in: crime prevention; policing; prosecutions; legal aid; prisons; Ombudsman; and courts and also the provincial priority locations of the PNG law and justice sector. The JSS4D Program will provide technical assistance and infrastructure support, building on the principles of the Partnership for Development. The total value of this initiative is $91.3 million over four years, starting 2015-16. 

Sector split :
150-Government and Civil Society - 40%
152 - Conflict prevention and resolution , peace and security - 60%
Climate and Agriculture Funding under this investment supports engaging with agricultural communities addressing climate responsive food production and working with the private sector to introduce agricultural technology solutions in developing countries. Funds will support: a case study within Papua New Guinea to identify and develop best practice strategies; and other agricultural technology and food security projects in the Asia -Pacific region. The total value of this investment is $1.4 million over 4 years, starting 2017-18.
World Bank PNG Multi-Donor Trust Fund Funding under this investment contributes to the World Bank's Papau New Guinea Multi-Donor Trust Fund which aims to support the Independent State of Papua New Guinea’s development agenda and aid effectiveness by leveraging development partners’ and Bank’s country programs. Contributions will be used to finance the activities set forth in the Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Multi-Donor Trust Fund' agreement, and by agreement with Trust Fund Steering Committee. The total value of this investment is $63.0 million over 4 years, starting 2015-16.

Sector split: 
Infrastructure (construction) 67%
Education (vocational skills) 33%
Planning and M&#38;#38;#38;E for environment and climate Funding under this initiative provides administrative support for monitoring and evaluation activities of the low emissions development and adaptation projects in Papua New Guinea to improve the design and implementation of various aid initiatives. The total value of this initiative is $15,000 to be expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
ACC Electoral Support to Papua New Guinea Funding under this initiative provides support to the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) through AusAID's Electoral Support program and the Australian Electoral Commission's Twinning program. Funding is provided for the deployment of up to twenty seven Australian Civilian Corps (ACC) specialists to Papua New Guinea to support the PNGEC to conduct the 2012 PNG General Election including but not limited to: operations manager, polling officials and trainers, IT specialists, Human Resource specialists, communication specialists and HIV AIDS advisor. The total value of this initiative is $3.1 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
Partnerships, Research and Advocacy The Partnerships, Research and Advocacy initiative supports delivery of better aid programs through research and capacity building. A range of research activities are supported under this initiative, including: integration of gender into aid activities; maternal health services in Laos; International Women's Day advocacy; and the gender helpdesk panel. The total value of this initiative is $1.1 million over 6 years, starting 2009-10.
PNG Disaster Risk Management Program (2010-2015) The overarching goal of the Papua New Guinea Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Program is that of PNG's own draft National Framework for Action, 'to ensure safe and resilient communities in high risk provinces of Papua New Guinea'. Its purpose is to strengthen the DRM sector in PNG at the national, provincial and sub-provincial levels, to prepare for, mitigate and respond to the effects of disasters. This Program will support positive moves towards a more effective DRM sector in PNG by providing support to: 1) the National Disaster Centre (NDC) and a small number of high-risk provinces to build disaster risk reduction and disaster management capacity; 2) continue funding to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) to support NDC and build this agency's capacity to undertake the overall coordination role in an emergency response; 3) continued support to the Rabaul Vulcanological Observatory; 4) help strengthen the technical capacity of key PNG agencies respons
Undersea Cables Project Funding under this investment supports the development and delivery of a new undersea telecommunications cables to enhance telecommunications within Papua New Guniea and Solomon Islands. The cable will be linked from a facility within Australia connecting to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. The cable will enable improved speed, reliability and accessibility of digital connectivity, and in turn allow potential opportunities for economic growth and development, including e-services in education and health.
PNG Education Sector Development 2010-11 The Education Sector Development program provides funding on a flexible basis, to support the development and management of the Australian development assistance to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Education sector including priority requests from the Government of PNG (GoPNG) relevant to education. In 2010-11 it will enable the following activities to take place: 1) Finalisation of Implementation Arrangements for the Education Delivery Strategy 2011-2014 through the Education Resource Facility; 2) The Independent Completion Review for basic education initiatives which are due for completion within six months.; 3) Education Sector Reviews and Assessment, regular and annual studies, reviews and assessment of the whole education sector would be undertaken based on request from either the GoPNG departments and through the Education Development Partners Committee (EDPaC); 4) Other Education Sector activities will include; participation by AusAID and GoPNG officials in monitoring and review missi
Strengthening Responses to Infectious Disease  JCU The Australian Department of Foriegn Affairs and Trade is partnering with James Cook University (JCU) to implement the Tropical Disease Research Regional Collaboration Initiative (TDRRCI), a component of the, "Our North, Our Future" measure that will support research collaboration between Australia, regional and international research institutions on tropical diseases that pose a trans-boundary threat in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The 'Tropical partnerships to strengthen health systems responses to infectious diseases threats' proposal, aims to improve capacity within the Asia Pacific Region, to mount a timely and effective response to emerging and existing infectious diseases, by strengthening health systems through collaboration with institutions, researchers and policy makers across the region. The total value of this investment is $1.8 million over two years starting 2016-17.
Secondary Education Materials Support 2010-11 Access to up to date textbooks and other materials is a key component of quality education. A review of Papua New Guinea (PNG) universities found that university students in PNG are inadequately prepared for university. A large part of this stems from inadequate facilities in secondary schools and national high schools. In 2009-10 procurement of textbooks and teaching materials took place which were delivered to all primary schools in PNG. This assistance only responded to part of the need for the educational materials in PNG. Much like the primary school procurement and distribution initiative (INI875) this funding is for Australian Government support to the PNG Education Sector for the purchase and distribution of textbooks and equipment to secondary schools across PNG. After AusAIDs success with INI875 the PNG Department of Education has requested that a similar strategy be employed to deliver an expected 500,000 books and other core resources during the first six months of 2011.  T
Disaster Risk Management Support to Provinces The Disaster Risk Management Support Provinces initiative provides support to Papua New Guinean Provinces to build their Disaster Risk Management capacity, focusing on all aspects of disaster management including prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response. This DRM support will include government, non-government and community level stakeholders. The total value of this initiative is $40,000 to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
South Sudan Deployment of Stabilisation Advisers The South Sudan Deployment of Stabilisation Advisers  will support local-level conflict mitigation and stabilisation efforts in South Sudan, directly engage with local actors in support of conflict mitigation and stabilisation objectives and to provide field-based reporting on political, security, humanitarian, social and conflict dynamics. The total value of this initiative is $0.2 million to be expensed over the 2011-12 financial year.
Replenishment of Supplies for PNG Stores 2011 Funding under this initiative is for the replenishment of water purification stores that had been utilised in response to a suspected cholera outbreak at Daru in the Western province, Papuan New Guinea in November 2010. The total value of this initiative is $14,000 to be expensed during the 2010-11 financial year.
Supporting Electoral Processes in PNG Under this investment, Australia is working with the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) to strengthen electoral systems in Papua New Guinea and improve the integrity of elections. Australia has engaged the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to implement a three year electoral support program over the period 2015-2018. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is also partnering with the PNGEC through this investment to share its electoral expertise in a range of areas and deliver electoral training programs for Papua New Guinean officials. 
The total estimated value of this investment is $32.4 million to be expensed over 10 years, starting during the 2010-11 financial year.
PNG Program Support Services PSS Budget 2010-11 Funding under this initiative provides administrative supports to the Papua New Guinea program, specifically for: management and technical support costs for implementation of aid activities to Papua New Guinea; support for in-country implementation, oversight and reporting; and to undertake scoping, design, monitoring and evaluation, technical input into development of thematic and country strategies; program review; development of monitoring frameworks, and other related tasks in delivering the Papua New Guinea aid program. The total value of this initiative is $1.8 million over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
Gender Equality/Gender Based Violence The Gender Equality/Gender Based Violence initiative supports key Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) agencies including the Department for Community Development and Religion, development partners and other stakeholders to advance gender equality in PNG and work to eliminate gender based violence. The funding will go towards GoPNG and civil society led activities aimed at influencing PNG Government policy activities, developing gender networks and enhancing skills of men and women in PNG to influence change. The total value of this investment is over $90 million from 2012 - 2022. DAC Codes include: 15170 "Women's equality organisations and institutions" and 15180 "Ending violence against women and girls".
PNG Education Program Support Funding under this initiative supports the Papua New Guinea education program, specifically program management and technical support costs for implementation of aid activities to Papua New Guinea; support for in-country implementation , oversight and reporting; and to undertake scoping, design, monitoring and evaluation, technical input into development of thematic and country strategies; program review; development of monitoring frameworks, and other related tasks in delivering the Papua New Guinea education aid program. The total value of this initiative is $1.8 million  over 4 years, starting 2009-10.
Political Economy Analysis The Political Economy Analysis initiative focuses on improving public sector performance to achieve development progress in Papua New Guinea, specifically to convert increased revenues into better service delivery and hence better development outcomes. Political Economy Analysis (PEA) investigates the underlying political, economic and social institutions that promote or hinder reform.  The methodology also considers how donor operations can be geared to respond to this environment. The total value of this initiative is $0.1 million over 2 years, starting 2008-09.
PNG Health and HIV Multilateral Partnerships Funding under this initiative supports improving Maternal Health Care in Papua New Guinea (PNG): Capacity Building in Midwifery Education &#38;#38;#38; Practice through the World Health Organisation (WHO) office in PNG. It also provides support by co-funding the Rural Primary Health Services Delivery Project (RPHSDP) with the Asia Development Bank (ADB). The outcomes of the support provided to the WHO office are to improve the quality of midwifery training at four training sites and increase quantity and quality of obstetric &#38;#38;#38; gynaecology service delivery in two regions of PNG, while the RPHSDP will focus on strengthening rural primary health care services in 16 districts in eight provinces, benefiting approximately 1.2 million people. The initial value of this initiative was $66.7 million over 6 years, starting 2010-11. In 2017, an amendment was made to the co-funding agreement with ADB: An additional funding of $24.8 million was allocated to RPHSDP. Total initiative value is now $91.39 million.
Institutional Partnership Program The Insitutional Partnership Program (IPP) is a whole-of-government engagement program involving Australian Government Agencies that provides public service policy, strategic advice and capacity development including administrative leadership and management support to counterpart Papua New Guinea Government agencies. Areas targeted for assistance include: law and justice, transport and infrastructure, public leadership and policy, economic governance, and corporate support. The total value of this investment is $81.0 million over 4 financial years, starting June 2017.
Sector split: 150 - GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY 100%
Community-based Adaptation Partnerships The International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative assists non-government organisations partnerships to support community-based adaptation activities with vulnerable communities in small island developing states. The total value of this initiative is $2.7 million over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Research and Analysis to Support WASH Programming Research and analysis for the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector for the five year period leading up to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 2015 deadline.  

Component 1 is a comprehensive set of data on WASH activities in the regions AusAID works.  This will provide up-to-date information on WASH indicators across countries of interest to AusAID and assess the relative ‘need’ for additional donor support to the sector for each of these countries. The research and analysis will be used to inform a five year program for WASH activities in the Australian aid program and as benchmarking for future reporting of progress in the sector. The work will be produced for the information of other donors and NGOs as well as to inform AusAID on the design and to incorporate into the implementation of future projects.

Component 2 will be a detailed Human Resources Capacity Gap analysis of four countries of strong interest for AusAID. The gap analysis will provide the basis for subsequ
International Development &#38;#38;#38; Humanitarian Research Funding under this investment supports the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) partnership, specifically ODI’s work in research and advisory covering: trends in economic growth, poverty and inequality, in so far as they intersect with international development, and responses such as social protection; development finance and cooperation strategies; fragility, conflict and violence; governance and adapting development (thinking and working politically); and humanitarian responses. The total value of this investment is $1.9 million over 3 years, starting 2017-18.
PNG Health and HIV: ANGAU Lae Referral Hospital Funding under this initiative represents Australia's contribution for the rehabilitation of ANGAU Lae Referral Hospital under a joint partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea consisting of fund matching in a Kina for Kina partnership. Support provided under this arrangement will also include technical assistance for project management, quality assurance, and infrastructure development support for a phase of the rehabilitation. The total value of this initiative is $0.4 million to be expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
Community-based Climate Change Action Grants The Community-based Climate Change Action Grants support community-based adaptation and mitigation activities in developing countries in partnership with non-government organisations. The objectives of the program are to: increase the resilience of communities in developing countries to the unavoidable impacts of climate change; and reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions while also contributing to development priorities in the target communities. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $16.9 million over three years, starting 2011-12.
Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct Program LEGACY INVESTMENT - No longer active (waiting for activities: 65126 &#38;#38;#38; 65697/5 to close) - See INL477.             The Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct is a new partnership between the governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia.  It is intended to strengthen leadership, ethical behaviours, governance and the core capabilities of the public service in Papua New Guinea at national, Provincial and District levels.  This will be achieved primarily through support to the University of Papua New Guinea School of Business and Public Policy and to the Papua New Guinea Institute of Public Administration, and also by creating an enabling environment for the emergence of other opportunities to promote good governance and develop leaders who will positively influence the broader political, economic and social structures to secure a stable and prosperous Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific region. The total value of this investment is $58.9 million over 5 years, starting 2014-15.