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Post Disaster Recovery Team 2016/17 Funding under this investment supports the deployment of key Australian Civilian Corp specialist to assist in post disaster recovery missions within the Pacific region. The Post Disaster Recovery Team will consist of up to 10 registered Australian Civilan Corp (ACC) members who are qualified and trained for disaster instances. The total value of this investment is $0.4 million over 2 years, starting 2015-16.
Additional funding under this investment supports the deployment of an ACC specialist to support the Fiji Elections 2018.
Assistance to GoV - Gaua Volcano Situation Since the middle of September visual observations have indicated some activity of the Mont Garet volcano. Explosions of the volcano could be heard by the population located at the West coast (since the 29th of September) who have since been incurring ash falls and gas emissions.
An initial assessment team was deployed by the Geohazard section of Department of Geology, Mines &#38;#38;#38; Rural Water Supply (DGMWRS) from 3 to 7 October 2009. The objective of the mission was to confirm the information reported, to evaluate the impact of gases and ashes on the villages affected and to install a seismic station to collect and read seismic data sets in order to evaluate the state of the volcanic activity.
On 13 October 2009, the DGMWRS raised the level alert of the volcano to 2 on the Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level. The villages on the Western part of Gaua were prone to ash and volcanic gases because of their locality in relation to the direction of the trade winds. Since then, the technicians of the DG
Vanuatu Transport Sector Support Prog.-Preparation The interim phase of VTSSP will consist of a number of detailed studies in preparaton for Phase 1 of the Vanuatu Transport Sector Support Program (VTSSP).  These stuides, including an evaluation of private sector capacity, a detailed design of the road works, a finace and procurement system audit and a study on the technical standards are crucial for the successful implementation of VTSSP Phase 1.
Vanuatu Program Support Unit (PSU) FY 08/09 AusAID's Vanuatu country program area is responsible for the delivery of the Australian aid program to Vanuatu by assisting Vanuatu to support long term stability for Vanuau by acceleratig development, including broad-based growth, and improving the welfare of the general population. The key objectives are Improved Governance, Raising Productive Capacity and Improving Service Delivery.  The main benefits of Vanuatu PSU Unit are to provide support for all Australia's aid funded activities including the implementation of the Australia-Vanuatu Joint Development Cooperation Stretagy administered by the Development Co-operation Section in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Pacific Institute for Public Policy core funding The Pacific Institute for Public Policy (PiPP) is an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Vanuatu that provides stimulation and support for policy debate in Pacific Island countries. This initiative provides core funding to PiPP to address the gap between research and policy making, and to strengthen evidence-based policy making, specifically to: fulfil it's role as a knowledge intermediary; communicating research outcomes to governments and other stakeholders in the Pacific; and to conduct it's own research. The total value of this initiative is $3.0 million over 4 years, starting 2009-10.
ADS Vanuatu: Program Support Funding under this initiative provides funding to support the Australia Development Scholarship Program in Vanuatu, specifically administrative in-country costs associated with the 2012 intake of awardees in Vanuatu. Funding will support 29 awardees to ensure their smooth and timely transition into their study placements. The total value of this initiative is $28,000, expensed in the 2011-12 financial year.
Vanuatu Transport Sector Support Program The Vanuatu Transport Sector Support Program (VTSSP) will be a long term, 10 to 15 year sector based program delivered through a number of phases.  The first phase will be a 2 to 3 year program working with the Vanuatu Public Works Department to complete three sub-projects and related works on the islands of Tanna, Malekula and Ambae, and other works on these three islands. Phase 1 outputs include: a reliable and adequately maintained transport system with 140km of road rehabilitation and maintenance; and 105,000 person days of employment generated in local communities throughout Vanuatu.  The total value of this initiative is $26.7 million over 5 years, starting 2008-09.
Vanuatu Agriculture Funding under this investment provides support to the Vanuatu Ministry of Agriculture following Tropical Pam through the provision of a Logistic Speacialist to work within the Ministry as part of the Social and Economic Development Recovery Plan. The total value of this investment is $0.3 million over 2 years, starting 2016-17.
Vanuatu Program Support Unit (PSU) Funding under this initiative supports the Vanuatu program by assisting Vanuatu to support long term stability for Vanuatu by accelerating development, including broad-based growth, and improving the welfare of the general population. The key objectives are Improved Governance, Raising Productive Capacity and Improving Service Delivery.  The main benefits of Vanuatu PSU Unit are to provide support for all Australia's aid funded activities including the implementation of the Australia-Vanuatu Joint Development Cooperation Strategy administered by the Development Co-operation Section in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The total value of this initiative is $0.7 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
VPFCBP - Design Process The VPFCBP is a five year project which commenced in February 2006. It was established at the request of the Government of Vanuatu to support the capacity development of the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF). The program presents a significant long-term commitment to the Government of Vanuatu to assist in the development of efficient, independent and accountable policing services.  Integral to the success of the VPFCBP is ensuring the ongoing partnership with the VPF.
The VPFCBP is a whole-of-government effort between two Commonwealth of Australia agencies, AusAID and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and the VPF on behalf of the Government of Vanuatu. It is unique in Vanuatu in that is an AusAID managed and funded project, drawing on the technical expertise of the AFP.  
The VPFCBP is being implemented in accordance with the 2005 Project Design Document (PDD) and subsequent 2006 Project Implementation Document (PID). The PDD is the result of a Comprehensive Review Report 2003 and includ
Vanuatu Health Sector Program The new Vanuatu-Australia Partnership for Development establishes a priority outcome for health  that will see health services strengthened and progress towards health MDGs accelerated. There is a strong focus on strengthening the systems (workforce, supply chain, assets, budgeting and finance, and health information) to be able to deliver accessible and quality basic health care services, particularly for rural communities. High-level measures of progress will focus on MDGs 4 and 5 (child and maternal health) and under-five mortality rate (MDG 4) and improved maternal care, routine vaccination coverage, and ensuring health sector expenditures reach rural areas. The Engagement Strategy details how AusAID's health assistance will be re positioned and strengthened to achieve the Partnership objectives. The total value of this initiative is $0.9 million over 3 years, starting 2008-09.
Communications Preparedness &#38;#38;#38; Accountability Pilot Funding under this investment supports the Communications Preparedness and Accountability Pilot which will operationalise World Humanitarian Summit Grand Bargain commitments in Fiji and Vanuatu. The total value of this investment is $0.4 million to be expensed during the 2017-18 financial year.
Vanuatu National Library and Archives The Government of Australia has gifted a grant to the Government of Vanuatu for the construction of a National Library and Archives building, to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of independence celebrations. A National Archives Building is a much needed facility in Vanuatu and will significantly improve maintenance and accessibility of key government documents and records. To date, Vanuatu does not have a dedicated national exhibition space and this building would accommodate a library, archive and exhibition area. The total value of this initiative is $3.3 million over 4 years, starting 2010-11.
Emergency Short Code Phone and SMS System Vanuatu Funding under this initiative provides support to Vanuatu Government National Disaster Management Office to establish an Emergency Short Code Phone and SMS System to improve communications for disaster management and disaster risk reduction. The total value of this initiative is $6,000 to be expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
TC Donna Response &#38;#38;#38; Recovery Emergency response, humanitarian response and recovery activities in response to TC Donna.
Vanuatu Education Support Program Joint donor program of support for the Vanuatu Education Road Map (UNICEF, Australia, New Zealand) for 2013 - 2017. This initiative aims to improve learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy in the early years of education. The total value of this initiative is $39.3 million over 5 years, starting 2011-12.
Procurement Agent Services Program (PASP) 2009/10 The Procurement Agent Services Program (PASP) to Vanuatu is designed to cover procurement of Australian goods required for development purposes that do not fall under requirements of other programs. The initiative was established to respond to growing demand from Government of Vanuatu (GoV) for equipment such as: STL transmitters for Vanuatu's Broadcasting and Television Corporation; school materials; ultrasound equipment for the Vila Hospital. The total value of this initiative is $40,000 over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Vanuatu Land Program The Vanuatu Land Reform Program has been assisting the Government of Vanuatu and the Lands Department in the development of Vanuatu's land reform agenda by providing interim support for public consultations and the provision of technical expertise. Funding supports the Vanuatu Short term Land Reform Initiatives (VSTLRI) project and World Bank's Justice for the Poor Program which has a core focus on land research to support land policy development.  In September 2008, a five-year program of assistance was designed in collaboration with the Vanuatu Government and the Vanuatu National Land Steering Committee. The Vanuatu Land Program is jointly implemented by AusAID and NZAID. The total value of this initiative is $12.0 million over 7 years, starting 2008-09.
Vanuatu Kaljerol Senta (VKS) Australian development assistance supports improved governance through strengthening the reach and stability of key institutions. One strategy is to strengthen partnerships and foster civil society participation in governance, to improve access to information through a more effective media industry and to support leadership development.
Vanuatu Australia Police Project (VAPP) A strengthened Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) is a clear priority for the Governments of Australia (GoA) and Vanuatu (GoV).  Vanuatu's recent impressive economic growth has been driven by a thriving tourist industry, and the performance of the VPF is crucial to Vanuatu's reputation as a safe and secure destination for tourists and investors alike. Support for the VPF also reflects Australian Government interest in promoting safe communities for the people of Vanuatu. The two governments signed the Australia-Vanuatu Partnership for Development in May 2009. In June 2010, at the annual Partnership talks, both governments agreed to include law and justice as a new priority outcome under the Partnership.  This initiative is a 16-month extension of the VPFCBP to be called the Vanuatu-Australia Police Project (VAPP) from 16 February 2011 to 30 June 2012.  The reason that this project is of such short duration and referred to as an 'extension' is that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has indica
Vanuatu Policing and Justice Support Program The Vanuatu Policing and Justice Support Program (‘the Program’) integrates Australia’s investments in policing and justice. It builds on two existing initiatives - the Vanuatu Australia Police Program (VAPP), implemented by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and the Vanuatu Law and Justice Partnership (VLJP), implemented by GRM International Pty. Ltd. The Program will support the Government of Vanuatu's (GoV) efforts to integrate planning and streamline implementation in the law and justice sector. It will have three component areas, which are: 1) Support for greater coordination, collaboration and communication across the law, justice and policing sector; 2) Organisational and Capacity development for the whole sector; and 3) Inclusive community based pilots, focussing on protecting children, women experiencing violence and youth in conflict with the law, providing direct services to pilot communities and developing evidence for policy and programming. The total value of this init
Restoration of NDMO Short Code Phone &#38;#38;#38; SMS System These two applications were to improve NDMO’s capacity to communicate disaster information to the public. The public can call in toll-free during emergencies to receive updates, alerts and awareness information regarding disaster hazards.  
This agreement is scheduled to last until 30 June 2015. 
The restoration of the NDMO Emergency Short Code Phone and Short Messaging Service (SMS) System is to cover the immediate period of risk relating to the Ambrym volcano and would be likely to also cover the remainder of the cyclone season.
Pacific Women Initiative (Vanuatu) The Pacific Women Initiative (Vanuatu)  initiative provides support to the Vanuatu Women's Centres' Against Violence Against Women program and expands the centre's direct assistance to women and children who suffer violence in Vanuatu. The program aims to achieve the following: strengthen community education and advocacy to achieve universal acceptance of women and children's human rights; and help to put an end to violence and discrimination. The program has five components to achieve its outcomes: legal assistance, counselling and support through the main centre in Port Villa, and regional branches; Community education for social change through selected partnerships, e.g. with schools, faith-based organisations, youth groups and through the media; legal advocacy, lobbying and human rights training to reduce discrimination and improve gender equality in law, policy and practice; and management, training and technical assistance to improve program management and facilities. The total v
AAPS_PIC In-PNG 2015 Intake The Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS) is a multi-country initiative that provides access for developing country nationals to tertiary education. Funding under this initiative supports Papua New Guinea institutions.  Study areas are based on respective Papua New Guinean Government's priority areas as well as those of the Australian Aid program. The total value of this initiative is $1,500,000.00 plus GST over 8 financial years, starting 2014-15.
Governance for Growth (GfG) Phase 3 The Governance for Growth (GFG) program Phase 3 builds on the two previous phases of the Australian Government support to the economic sector in Vanuatu. There are 2 core objectives for GFG’s partnership with the Vanuatu Government for the implementation of Phase 3: Government, acting with private sector, conceives and implements change Government, acting with the private sector, conceives and implements change in policy and practice that encourages inclusive economic growth; Public expenditure delivers more effective services — demonstrated by consistency of expenditure with policies and planning; efficient and accountable flow of public funds to front line services; reduction in uncontrolled and unplanned staffing costs; and ability of Vanuatu to access and implement climate funding. Evolving the approach taken in Phases 1 and 2, GFG will : encourage focus on medium and long term priorities for economic policy and management; provide timely and flexible support for reform initiatives
Vanuatu - Cyclone Pam Recovery Funding under this investment supports the deployment of 3 Australian Civilian Corps (ACC) specialists to work with the Government of Vanuatu to: conduct an early recovery assessment of the integrity of priority infrastructure and community early recovery; recommend priority early recovery options and advice, and, if required, support longer term recovery planning; assess need for further ACC early recovery deployments; work collaboratively with the Government of Vanuatu to identify further areas for technical assistance in its response as directed by Post; and facilitate and integrate Australia’s relief and capacity development support to assist host nation take ownership of their early recovery programs. The total value of this investment is $1.0 million over 2 years, starting 2015-16.
Strategic Support: WHO Pacific Sub-Regional Office The Strategic Support initiative provides a direct grant to support the World Health Organisation implement its 2012-13 Biennium Plan for the Pacific region. This will enable WHO to address key resourcing gaps in the Biennium Plan and achieve improved health outcomes, particularly on non-communicable diseases (NCD) and human resources and health systems strengthening issues. Funding will assist 9 Pacific countries conduct and publish their national NCD and mortality surveillance surveys; support 11 countries to enforce national tobacco legislation in line with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, assist 8 countries to implement policies and legislation on non marketing of food and alcoholic beverages to children; and support 10 countries to implement sugar and salt reduction programs. The WHO Pacific Sub-regional Office will also provide health systems planning support to Pacific Ministries of Health to support effective management of their health workforce; and establish minim
Vanuatu Law &#38;#38;#38; Justice Program, Concept and Design The Vanuatu Law and Justice Program: Concept and Design initiative aims to improve governance through strengthening government performance and accountability. Building on the achievements and lessons learned from the current Vanuatu Legal Sector Strengthening Project (VLSSP) and the recommendations from the Project's 2008 Mid-Term Review, this initiative will: deliver an appraised concept note; design and participate in the Appraisal Peer Review of the draft design; and engage independent appraisal resources to provide quality assurance evaluation of the design. The final outcome will be an approved Project Design document. The total value of this initiative is $0.1 million over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Emergency relief - pre-positioned stocks (Vanuatu) Heavy rainfall in October 2013 resulted in flash flooding, landslides and mudflows on Paama island in central Vanuatu, causing damage to local infrastructure, school supplies, livestock and crops in five villages. Non-Government Organisations partners, Government of Vanuatu and  Australian Government responded by providing relief supplies to the affected areas. Funding under this initiative provides support the  Vanuatu Red Cross Society to replenish pre-positioned stocks. The total value of this initiative is $6,500 to be expended during the 2013-14 financial year.
Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program The Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program (Stretem rod blong jastis mo sefti) will work to help Vanuatu achieve this goal by focusing on the following areas for support: strengthening the service delivery capacity of policing, justice and community services institutions (for improved service delivery to women, children and youth); improving people’s access to justice, with an emphasis on access to justice for survivors of violence against women and children; and enhancing service delivery for vulnerable and at risk-groups, particularly women and children survivors of violence and neglect, youth in conflict with the law, and persons with disabilities. The context to which the program responds is complex and multifaceted, covering a number of diverse actors including state policing, justice and community services agencies as well as non-state actors (for example, churches and chiefly structures), civil society organisations, and the people of Vanuatu (as end-users or service rec
Vanuatu Kastom Governance Partnership Phase 3 The Vanuatu Kastom Governance Partnership supports strategic partnerships to help augment domestic demand for reform and accountability in the Pacific region. The initiative identifies: fostering community participation in governance; improving access to information through a more effective media; and leadership development as areas to which AusAID can direct support. The Australia Vanuatu Joint Development Cooperation Strategy 2005-2010 focuses on political governance, particularly the objective to improve governance through strengthening the stability and reach of key institutions. The Strategy identifies strengthening partnerships and working with civil society to promote demand-led governance as key means by which to meet this objective. The total value of this initiative is $2.8 million over 4 years, starting 2009-10.
Integrated Development - DRR, CCA and Env Integrated Development: Ensuring Convergence of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Environment initiative aims to improve the effectiveness, accountability and sustainability of Australian development assistance, by working with country programs on integrating disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and environment principles into the concept, design and review of programming activities under AusAID country strategies. The total value of this initiative is $1.2 million to be expensed during the 2012-13 financial year.
PAD Administered CBR Program Mgmt Costs Funding under this initiative supports the Pacific program, specifically program management and support costs for implementation of aid activities to the Pacific; oversight and reporting; and to undertake monitoring and evaluation; program review; development of monitoring frameworks, and other related tasks in delivering the Pacific aid program. The total value of this investment is $1.4 million over 5 years, starting 2012-13.
Scholarships Port Vila ADS - Initial Vanuatu Australian Development Scholarships is to assist Vanuatu to develop the qualifications and skills necessary for the country's development.  The number and value of awards to be offered in priority fields of study under Australian Development Scholarships for Vanuatu is determined annually through a joint selection process with the partner government.  Awards are offered primarily for post-graduate study.  Undergraduate study is funded if the applicant has an exceptional senior secondary academic record or if the course is not available in the region. The priority areas identified for this current intake include: public health management; disability studies; policing/law enforcement; public sector/financial management/economics; engineering (civil, transport/infrastructure, aviation, ports and marine, town planning) and agriculture/veterinary (including bio-security). The total value of this initiative is $2.8 million over 6 years, starting 2009-10.