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Improving understanding of the risks for investors and implications for policymakers of stranded coal-fired power assets in China The project is designed to: (i) improve the understanding of financial institutions and regulators in China (such as the People's Bank of China and the China Banking Regulatory Commission) so they better understand the risks of stranded coal-fired generation assets and their precise exposure, so that they can shift capital away from such investments and take steps to manage the build-up of stranded asset risk in China's financial system; and (ii) support China's central government (e.g. the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission) and the Jilin Provincial Government to better manage the political challenges, especially those in the electricity sector, associated with asset stranding and to formulate policies that can ensure a smoother transition away from coal-fired generation.
Global Skills programme The Skills for Prosperity Programme tackles this global challenge by supporting education and skills systems across nine middle income countries in South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Working hand in hand with national governments, industry and the education and skills sector,
Digital Access programme The Prosperity Fund cross-HMG 'Digital Access Programme' is a DFID-led partnership with FCO and DCMS. It aims to catalyse more inclusive, affordable, safe and secure digital access for excluded and underserved communities in 
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Brazil
- Indonesia.
Supporting South Africa's infrastructure needs The project aims to support South Africa's infrastructure needs providing training for municipal leaders in public private partnership (PPPs). This will enable municipalities to develop and implement bankable infrastructure projects using blended finance from private, public and development sectors.
Preparing Guangdong's household carbon credit system for national and international adoption The project is designed, through a review of international consumption-based carbon emission reduction reward systems, and the current pilots in Guangdong province, to produce general operating principles for an equivalent system in Guangdong, which can be replicated nationally and internationally. This will be produced for the Guangdong Development and Reform Commission and its pilot cities by March 2017. This is expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Administrative costs for the development and design of the Brazil Prosperity Fund programme Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of the Brazilian PF 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”.]
Supporting ease of doing business engagement in India on taxes, trade facilitation, land registry and e-governance HMG experts to assess India's performance on key indicators of the Ease of Doing Business Index such as paying taxes, trade facilitation, land registry and e-governance and recommend better practices. The recommendations, once implemented, will improve India's business environment and benefit both domestic and international businesses.
Supporting China's development of natural gas market reform in Guangdong Province The project is designed to showcase previous UK prosperity project outputs on China's energy and gas reform. It is intended that this will translate into a Guangdong government roadmap which draws on UK experiences of natural gas market reform, culminating in a workshop in Guangdong and a policy report.
Designing a carbon budget framework to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in Chile To use UK experience to design a framework to enable Chile to track its progress against its 2020 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets and assess the potential for raising its targets in the future.
Anti-corruption secondment and training in Nigeria The project will build on success of existing Anti-Corruption programmes and will deepen the National Crime Agency's work on corruption in Nigeria. The work is focused on providing technical assistance to key crime fighting agencies to improve the gathering of evidence and securing convictions.
Evaluating and prioritising UK/China Infrastructure Alliance projects in developing countries. This project will evaluate up to 200 projects against the UK/China Infrastructure Alliance Project Evaluation Framework and produce plans to target key priority projects The Alliance is designed to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries and ensure the UK and China can make a substantial contribution to meeting infrastructure needs globally through increasing capacity, investment and financing. Prioritisation will ensure the Infrastructure Alliance is able to focus on the most valuable and credible projects that will improve infrastructure and contribute to poverty alleviation. The overall programme is also designed to generate opportunities for international business, including UK companies.
Strengthening India-UK partnership on regulatory and inspection reforms The project is an extension of Regulatory Delivery (then Better Regulation Delivery Office) engagement with the Government of India on regulation and enforcement work. This project is an intensive capacity building programme of both senior officials and frontline inspectors to enhance capacity of central and State Governments on regulatory reform, designing regulatory and inspection toolkits.
Costs of ODA projects for the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects for the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme.
Colombia Prosperity Fund Programme - Institutional Capacity Support to the institutional capacity 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.
Administrative costs of the Global Future Cities Prosperity Fund ODA Programme Programme facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of Global Future Cities ODA 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”.]
Development and design of the Prosperity Fund Global Trade programme Development and design of the Global Trade programme. The programme will look to provide technical assistance to facilitate free trade and open markets for ODA eligible Middle Income Countries (MIC),  and enable greater investment and interaction with global value chains to create jobs and prosperity, thus reducing poverty. The programme also aims to deliver wider economic growth through increased market access for international business, including from the UK, as well as building bilateral partnerships on trade related issues.
Capacity building in urban transport infrastructure development for Amaravati To recommend an urban transportation strategy based on the review of operations of Transport for London for Amaravati, the greenfield capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
Supporting Malaysia to establish a low carbon city and green growth strategy for Greater Kuala Lumpur The project is designed to catalyse low carbon transformation and green growth in key Greater Kuala Lumpur municipalities, by drawing on UK expertise to establish a low carbon city and green growth strategy. This will assist sustainable development and is expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
India Tech Clusters – Cluster connectivity budget only Support to the Tech Clusters of the UK-India Tech Partnership (UKITP) programme. This programme is designed to support inward/outward missions (academic and industry focused) to build linkages - such as but not limited to, formal academic exchange between key institutions and academic guidance/investor guidance to scale-ups. As a secondary benefit, the programme will aim to increase opportunities for international business and academic institutions, including for the UK, in areas where the UK is well placed to compete.
Supporting the development of Smart Cities policy in China The project is designed to support the Chinese government on Smart City policy development using UK's Smart City standard and experiences, creating opportunities for international businesses, including from the UK.
Promoting best practices on the implementation of an efficient and inclusive Digital Governance through the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Mexico. Promoting best practices on the implementation of an efficient and inclusive Digital Governance through the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Mexico.
By the end of March 2018 this project will encourage the implementation of a Digital Governance Policy in Mexico through the design of a national artificial intelligence strategy, learning from UK best practice. The strategy will support the improvement of public services through the use of new technologies with the objective of boosting economic and social development, especially for those in poverty. Bringing benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete including Energy, Future Cities, Business Environment and Financial Services.
Providing scalable solutions to energy access in rural areas in Peru To increase rural electification rates in remote areas of Peru by demonstrating a variety of off-grid applications for integrated solar energy storage systems, including those developed in the UK, providing a scalable solution to this barrier to economic development.
Enhancing Education, Health, and Mobility Infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships in Brazil The project supports the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia in Brazil in the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the education, health and urban mobility sectors, by providing technical assistance before the competitive tendering procedure, resulting in a more favorable business environment for PPPs, with more transparency and efficiency, improved regulation and commercial integration.
Research to understand the culture of corruption in Latin America Using UK expertise, the project ran three pilots looking at areas of corruption in public services and construction sectors across three Latin American countries. This worked to reduce corrupt practices and strengthen processes throughout the supply chain and scope how best the UK can develop support to other countries in these areas. This will help create a level playing field for international and British businesses. 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”.]
Providing UK expertise to support the design and construction of Fujian’s power sector reform through the first UK-Fujian Power Sector Reform Forum This project is designed to establish expertise between the UK and Fujian Province to support power sector reform. It is part of the multi-year China Energy and Low Carbon programme and focuses on clean technology policy and regulation. The project intends to support China in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate China's energy transition to a sustainable, low carbon economy. As a secondary benefit, policy, operation and technical needs arising from the reforms in Fujian will offer new opportunities for UK-China collaboration. This will generate opportunities for international business in the Energy and Low Carbon sector, bringing potential benefits to UK companies in relevant sectors where they are well 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”.]
Administrative Costs of Prosperity Fund Global Trade Programme Programme and technical facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of Global Trade ODA project [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 financial reform and economic development in Turkey This project aims to support economic growth in Turkey by strengthening the Turkish pension system through expertise sharing.
Tackling climate change in Chile: design of an evaluation mechanism for demonstrating energy and greenhouse gas savings Assisting in transition to a low-carbon economy through design of a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) mechanism of energy and GHG savings from projects and activities promoted by the new Chilean Energy Efficiency Law.
Support the development of China's cross-border e-commerce regulatory framework in the Guangdong Free Trade Zone The project is designed to draw on the best practice of UK e-commerce providers and government, to propose an innovative cross-border e-commerce regulatory approach, and support Guangdong Free Trade Zone. A clarification and harmonisation of rules as well as increased efficiency and transparency of its customs clearance, inspection and quarantine, will boost consumer confidence and encourage growth of local businesses. This is also expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Brazil: Sustainable Wastewater Management in Minas Gerais: providing international best practices on wastewater management to promote sustainability This project will support Minas Gerais state government in the reform of its sewage system and implement new sustainable sanitation infrastructure, providing international best practices on wastewater management to promote sustainability, reducing environmental impacts and improving living conditions.
Administrative Costs of ODA programme in Turkey Programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in Turkey [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”.]
Development Costs of the Prosperity Fund Association of Southeast Asian Nations Low Carbon Energy Programme Procurement and business case development costs for Prosperity Fund ASEAN Low Carbon Energy Programme
Chevening Financial Services Fellowship Programme India The Chevening Financial Services Fellowship Programme is designed to develop expertise and specialist skills in financial services for India’s next generation of leaders from the public and private sectors. Fellows will return to their professional positions of influence in India with greater capabilities, which will improve decision-making and policy thinking in India, thereby promoting more robust regulation and policy outcomes in financial markets that lead to greater opportunities for sustainable economic growth. This will also forge stronger links between the UK and Indian finance sectors. [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”.]
Scoping study for the future Global Trade Programme interventions relating to customs procedures and standards A scoping study to develop a programme to support the development and access to international trade through the adoption of streamlined customs procedures and standards and to tackle corruption at seaports in targeted ODA-eligible countries.
Administrative Costs of ODA Projects for Prosperity Fund in Future Cities Programmes Programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects under the Future Cities 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 the Prosperity Fund Renewable Energy Programme in Indonesia Programme support costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of the Prosperity Fund Renewable Energy programme in Indonesia.
Scoping study to provide analysis for a global future cities programme Scoping study to develop a programme to improve the planning and management of cities in targeted ODA-eligible countries.
Global Trade Programme to support developing countries to participate in trade of food by adhering to internationally recognised standards The main objective of the £0.5m investment is to support the Global Trade Programme through improving standards by provision of technical assistance to eligible countries. This will help to remove non-tariff barriers in the form of food standards. This would increase the participation of these countries in international food trade, and improve health outcomes at a national level through better compliance with food safety requirements. It will also generate opportunities for international businesses in the food sector, bringing potential benefits to British businesses in sectors where they are best-placed to complete.  [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”.]
Improving China's urban city environment through operationalising the UK-China Urbanisation Platform The project is designed to ensure the UK-China Urbanisation Platform enters into full operation, in support of the UK-China City Cluster Overarching Partnership, and the UK-China Smart Cities Partnership, as well as planning in China. This will improve China's urban city environment and liveability by supporting the Chinese government's development of relevant policies, whose implementation is expected to generate opportunities for international businesses, including UK ones.
Promoting prosperity through open government as part of the Open Government Partnership Helping three municipalities in Mexico develop and adopt an open government strategy. Implementing transparency, accountability and participation action plans driven by technology and citizen engagement
Better Health Programme in the Philippines Support to the Better Health Programme in the Philippines. The programme aims are to increase life expectancy, improve productivity and deliver economic growth in the partner countries.  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.
Global Infrastructure Colombia project staff costs  for Infrastructure & Projects Authority.  The programme will facilitate better development, design, finance, procurement & operation of infrastructure project Colombia project staff costs for Infrastructure and Projects Authority; 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. Bringing benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete.
Scoping study for the future Global Trade Programme interventions relating to regulatory reform Scoping study to identify the barriers to regulatory reform and good regulatory practice in targeted ODA eligible countries and develop interventions to improve regulatory reform and support the adoption of good regulatory practice. Improving the target counties ability to trade with the world (including UK), increasing their economic growth, employment and prosperity.
Flexible Funding Programme. This will deploy world-leading experts with UK government officials, to deliver programmes to increase trade Programme will deploy world-leading experts from private, public, academic and third sectors with UK govt. officials. The Flexible Funding programme is part of the Global Trade Programme (GTP) and will provide technical assistance and other support to increase free trade and open markets for Official Development Assistance-eligible Middle Income Countries, creating jobs and reducing poverty. The GTP will also deliver secondary benefits increasing market access for international businesses, including from the UK. This will generate opportunities for international businesses in the intellectual property, standards, customs and regulations sectors, bringing potential benefits to British business in sectors where they are well placed to compete
Building capability and capacity in Mexico for the future needs of the energy industry and a low carbon economy To design a set of strategies by March 2017 that will help the States of Campeche and Tamaulipas to have a roadmap for the development of the capability and capacity required by future market demands in the energy industry. This will improve the business environment in these states making it more attractive for international companies to do business there.
OPEN CONTACTING IN WEST AFRICA: SCOPING STUDY This scoping study will facilitate an inclusive assessment process with stakeholders to understand the current level of openness of contracting in West Africa (including Nigeria) stakeholder capacities to implement open contracting and opportunities for joint action between government, companies and civil society to solve procurement problems.
China Prosperity Fund Portfolio Phase 2 - Skills Support to the Skills strand of the China Prosperity Fund Portfolio Phase 2 Programme expected to lead to a more skilled and productive workforce. This programme is designed to address market failures and weaknesses that impede China’s inclusive economic growth and will help China’s ongoing transition to an inclusive, sustainable and productive economy. As a secondary benefit the programmes will lead to an improved business environment in China for international companies, including UK businesses, as well as additional trade and investment opportunities in the relevant sectors, in which the UK is well placed to compete.
Development Costs of the Prosperity Fund Better Health Programme Procurement and business case development costs for the Prosperity Better Health Programme.
Development and design of ODA programme in Brazil Development and facilitation costs related to activities design, research, consultations and preparations of the Brazil Prosperity Fund ODA 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”.]