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LAUNCH Food Health LAUNCH is an open innovation process that seeks to discover new solutions to intractable development challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region. The programme will focus on malnutrition caused by poor food intakes and seeks to (i) reduce the amount of permanent stunting and wasting and under 5 deaths caused by under nutrition in the Indo-Pacific and (ii) reduce the incidence of non-communicable disease caused by malnutrition. Currently up to 50 per cent of all child hood deaths in the region are caused by under nutrition and up to 1 in 2 children are physically or mentally stunted as a result of chronic under nutrition in the first thousand days of life. 98 per cent of all Tongans are at medium to high risk of premature death as a result of non-communicable disease. This initiative is a co-investment between Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and USAID valued at $2.3 million over 3 years, starting 2015-16.
Samoa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative Samoa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative provides support to address high priority climate change adaption needs and to improve resilience to climate change impacts through better use of agriculture and resources. Activities include: upgrade to the Climate Early Warning Systems and enhance the Climate Observation Network to monitor the potential impacts of climate change in water, forestry and tourism resources, and develop measures and strategies in advance to address them. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Meteorology has been mandated by the Government of Samoa to spearhead the coordination and implementation of all climate change related activities including NAPA4 and the Samoa Agroforestry and Tree Farming Program.   AusAID uses partner government systems to implement both programs.  AusAID funds are channelled through a special purpose account in the Ministry of Finance.  The Ministry of Finance accounts for and reports on AusAID funds.  The Ministry of Natural
Samoa School Fees Grant Scheme Improved education is a priority outcome in the Samoa-Australia Partnership. The 2015 Partnership targets for this outcome are to reduce rates for children dropping out of school; increase student retention; and increase employability of Samoans.   The School Fees Grant Scheme was designed in 2009.  It began implementation in the 2010 school year.  Reports have indicated that students who have never previously enrolled in school are now doing so, some at ages as high as 13. Support to the scheme also included funding for a team of local program managers to implement and run the scheme.  The total value of this initiative is $3.5 million over 5 years, starting 2010-11.
Pacific Sports Partnerships The Pacific Sports Participation initiative provides support to establish partnerships between Australian Governments and Australian, regional and Pacific island sport organisations to strengthen sports activities in Pacific communities and provide opportunities and pathways for players, leaders, administrators, coaches and officials to progress to levels beyond community competitions. The total value of this initiative is $8.4 million over three years, starting 2011-12.
Pacific Regional Blindness Prevention Program The Pacific Regional Blindness Prevention Program Phase 3 (PRBPP) provides support, through a delegated cooperation arrangement with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to the Pacific Eye Institute managed by Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand.  

The PRBPP provides: training for eye health workers across the Pacific region; clinical care and treatment through screening; and clinical outreach visits to Pacific Island Countries such as Solomon Islands, Samoa, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Tonga. The total value of this investment is $2.5 million over 3 years, starting 2012-13.
Pacific Economic Reform Support Initiative The Pacific Economic Reform Support Initiative will  support Pacific countries to incorporate best practice principles by helping them to improve their public financial and economic management. The PFMSI will also support improved policy dialogue, programs and engagement to enable better auditing, procurement, budgeting and planning. This is consistent with the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting resolution to undertake a PFM Roadmap as a tool for Cairns Compact implementation. PFM reform also sits high amongst our agreed priorities under the Pacific Partnerships for Development. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
Samoa Australian Regional Development Scholarships (ARDS) The Australian Regional Development Scholarships (ARDS) program plays an important role in addressing the human resource development needs of Samoa. Funding under this proposal supports the placement of students to undertake studies at Pacific regional institutions. The total value of this initiative is $19,800 million over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
Samoa Fiscal Resilience Program This Program supports the next phase of support towards the Joint Policy Action Matrix (JPAM).  JPAM is a matrix of economic, structural and PFM reforms negotiated between officials from World Bank, ADB, New Zealand, Australia and the Government of Samoa. These reforms aim to support the Government of Samoa's fiscal consolidation as it recovers from the impacts of external shocks.  It also helps to build Samoa's economic resilience against future shocks.  In order to build economic resilience, a healthy and stable macroeconomic situation, strengthened Public Financial Management (PFM) systems and an open competitive private sector led economy are needed. Australia and other partners provide budget support to incentivise the implementation of agreed reforms.
Samoa Commonwealth Youth Games 2015 The Samoan Prime Minister in his capacity as the Chairman of the Samoa Commonwealth Youth Games 2015 Organising Committee Secretariat requested Australian technical assistance with preparations for the 2015 games. 

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) was established in January 2012 to plan, organise and deliver the Games in 2018.  Funding will be provided directly to GOLDOC for it to support Samoa prepare for a successful 2015 Youth Games
Pacific Infrastructure Program The Pacific Infrastructure Program supports the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, New Zealand and the European Union in the management of the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF). PRIF is a multi-donor coordination and financing mechanism to support improved basic infrastructure services in Pacific island countries. This initiative provides finance for AusAID's contribution to the PRIF Coordination Office. The two key outputs of the Office will be (i) Coordination of PRIF partner infrastructure investments in the Pacific has improved; and (ii) Pacific Island Governments and PRIF partners receive technical advice for infrastructure development. This initiative also covers additional activities that are required to deliver the Pacific infrastructure program, including: a financial contribution to the upcoming Pacific Energy Summit, hosted by NZMFAT and the European Union; short term advisory assistance to guide AusAID's investments in Pacific infrastructure; and funding
AOSS 2018 Intake The Australian Online Studies Scholarships (AOSS) supports the delivery of distance education within Samoa, facilitating skill development while retaining the student in country particularly where candidates with family and work responsibilities, especially women wish to continue current employement. Consistent with the goals and objectives of the Australia Awards, the goalr of the AOSS is to Develop Capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can contribute to Samoa's development and build people-to-people linkages at the individual, institutional and country levels. The total value of this investment is $0.5 million over 4 years, starting 2016-17.
Samoa Women Shaping Development Samoa component of the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development.  The Government of Australia and Samoa have agreed to cooperate on a Program under the regional Australian Government initiative entitled Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development. Australia has contributed funding and partnership support for the Program over five years in Samoa.  The Program facilitates the implementation of priority community-based and related activities which are included in the Samoan Government's Community Development Sector in the area of gender equality. The Goal of the Samoa Women Shaping Development (SWSD) Program is:  "improve gender equality in Samoa". High Level objectives are: increased women's economic empowerment; increased participation of women in public life and decision making; and reduced incidence of gender based violence. Enabling outcomes are increased institutional and technical capacity in gender analysis across Samoan government, civil society and private sector organisations. C
Performance Linked Aid Funding under this initiative provides design and analytical support on the management of performance linked aid for the Apia Post, including design of targets and a framework for future targets. The total value of this initiative is $52,000 to be expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
Samoa Programming and Management 2009-10 Funding under this initiative supports the Samoan program, specifically program management and technical support costs for implementation of aid activities to Samoa; 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 Samoan aid program. The total value of this initiative is $0.6 million over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Nutrition in the Asia Pacific Funding under this initiative aims to strengthen the evidence base for nutrition policy and programming in the Asia-Pacific region. Funds will support the World Bank to conduct regional and country-level analysis of malnutrition, and to stimulate awareness of and commitment to improved nutrition across the region.  The total value of this initiative is $1.0 million over 1 financial year, 2013-14.
Cyclone Gita Response and Recovery Funding under this investment represents Australia's humanitarian response and recovery support to Samoa following Tropical Cyclone Gita. Funding supported the provision of humanitarian supplies and relief assistance. The total value of this investment is $0.2 million to be dispersed during the 2017-18 financial year.
Financing TVET in the Pacific Research Financing Tertiary and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in the Pacific Research aims to produce a comprehensive analysis of systems for financing technical and vocational education and training in the Pacific. It will  identify options through which future financing for the TVET sub-sector could be made more efficient and effective at national and regional levels. This analysis will provide evidence base for national and donor decision-making about TVET financing. The total value of this initiative is $2.7 million over three years, starting 2011-12.
Samoa Biomass Gasification Pilot Project The National Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy (NGHGAS), 2008-2018 developed as part of the Second National Communication, identified six priority areas for action.  Of these priorities, Government of Samoa has identified the establishment of a Biomass Gasification Pilot Project as a priority for action under the Partnership.  The Partnership will provide funding for technical assistance to assess the feasibility and then construct a biomass gasification plant.  The are five project components: establishment of gasification plant; operation of plant; supply of biomass; gasification products; and project management. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 million to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
Samoa PSU Budget 2008-09 Funds are allocated to the Samoa Program Support Unit (PSU) on an annual basis. The objective of the PSU is to provide administrative, contractural and financial management support to program activities in Samoa. The Samoa PSU currently comprises of seven O-based officers. The PSU allocation in 2008-09 will cover personnel expenses, training, office operating expenses, information technology, vehicle costs, project travel and other expenses. 

  The existence of the Unit contributes significantly to the success of AusAID's program in Samoa through project monitoring in-country, and allowing A-based staff to concentrate on more complex matters, in particular policy and program development issues.

5.	The expanded PSU model for in-country management of the bilateral program is operating effectively with PSU assuming greater responsibility, due to devolution, for activity management, monitoring performance of programs and interacting with Government of Samoa officials
Samoa Inclusive Education Demonstration Program The Samoa Inclusive Education Demonstration Program (SIEDP)main focus is to enable students with disability make the transition from primary to secondary school with a key objective, to demonstrate a model of service provision for girls and boys with disability for inclusive education which can be replicated and supported by the Government of Samoa in its future program development. Activities to be undertaken across five years will include: support, resources and information for parents, families and communities; early intervention and support services; teacher support and up skilling; further development of the enabling environment in Samoa for inclusive education; and ongoing program management and learning. SIEDP will initially be managed by SENESE  for the first year with assistance of an in-line position based in the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC). In July 2015 funding will then be directed through the Government of Samoa through Investment INK306 sector budget
Labour Mobility in the Pacific Labour mobility is an important issue for Pacific Island countries, particularly smaller countries with limited economic prospects. Increased labour mobility could deliver substantial economic benefits to countries, including through increased remittances and the acquisition of skills and work experience. Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) is helping to deliver some of these benefits to Pacific islanders. The Australian aid program provides support to participating countries to improve demand and supply, maximise input and improve outcomes, and reduce cost of remittances in the Pacific. The total value of this investment is $12.8 million over 3 years, starting June 2015.
Samoa Governance and Economic Stability The Samoa Governance and Economic Stability initiative supports the Government of Samoa to achieve sustained macroeconomic stability and improved governance, and specifically targets: improved Government Effectiveness Score in World Bank Governance Indicators (SDS Goal 6); improved Voice &#38;#38;#38; Accountability Score in World Bank Governance Indicators; sustained macroeconomic stability (SDS Goal 1) [positive IMF Article IV Assessments]; and reduced levels of poverty (MDG 1). The total value of this initiative is $21.1 million over 7 years, starting 2010-11.
Samoa - ACC Tropical Cyclone Evan recovery support Funding under this initiative supports the deployment of  Australian Civilian Corps (ACC) specialists to the Government of Samoa (GoS) in the delivery of its recovery plan following Tropical Cyclone (TC) Evan.  ACC specialists with expertise and knowledge across a variety of sectors will be deployed into a number of GoS agencies to support recovery activities. The total value of this initiative is $0.5 million over 2 years, starting 2012-13.
Samoa Post-Tsunami Recovery &#38;#38;#38; Reconstruction Samoa Islands were affected by an earthquake and resulting tsunami on the 29 September 2009. The Government of Australia initially responded with emergency relief through the provision of search and rescue and medical teams. The Government of Samoa lifted the state of emergency provisions on 4 October 2009 with attention now turning to early recovery. This initiative provides assistance to support the Government of Samoa's post-tsunami recovery and reconstruction and is valued at $6.1 million over one year, 2009-10.
Sports Diplomacy and Development Small Grant Fund Builidng on a track record of achivement in the Pacific, Sport-for-Development activities will be expanded to capaitalise on exisitng sport partnerships to broader the implmentaiton of Sport-for-Development in the Indo-Pacific region.
Partnerships for Devt - Improved Health The Partnerships for Development of Improved Health will complement continuing Australian assistance through Samoa's Health Sector Program for health promotion, quality of health services and health policy, with new support addressing : non-communicable diseases through a program of health promotion and prevention at both community and institutional level; workforce development through strengthened training institutions; and improved governance through support for effective statutory bodies and legislative frameworks. Through performance improvements the program will reduce child and infant mortality and the incidence and prevalence of diabetes. The total value of this initiative is $1.0 million over the 2010-11 financial year.
Samoa PSU Budget 2009-10 Funding under this initiative provides administrative supports to the Samoan program, specifically for: management and technical support costs for implementation of aid activities to Samoa; support implementation, oversight and reporting; and other related tasks in delivering the Samoan aid program. The total value of this initiative is $56,000 to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
Health Program (Samoa) The Samoa Health Program (2014-2022) is currently being planned and designed as a follow on investment the sector-wide approach to health development (Health SWAp). The Health SWAp started in 2008 and has been implemented in partnership with Government of Samoa, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the World Bank. Funding under this initiative represents Australia's contribution covering technical expertise in: sector assessment of national systems; quality at entry appraisal; civil society conducted health seeking behaviour study; technical assistance for a theory of change workshop for the sector; design technical assistance; and other ad-hoc technical input. The total value of this initiative is $9.2 million over 5 years, starting 2013-14.
Samoa In-country Training Program The Samoa In-country training program (SICTP) is a harmonised initiative co funded by AusAID and NZAID that it provides short term training courses for Samoa's public sector, private and non-government organisations. These courses complement programs addressing strengthening of human resources in the country. The SICTP also conduct six monthly Tracer Studies to monitor the quality and effectiveness of the training provided. The total value of this initiative is $2.0 million over 5 years, starting 2008-09.
AOSS 2017 Intake The Australian Online Studies Scholarships (AOSS) supports the delivery of distance education within Samoa, facilitating skill development while retaining the student in country particularly where candidates with family and work responsibilities, especially women wish to continue current employement. Consistent with the goals and objectives of the Australia Awards, the goalr of the AOSS is to Develop Capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can contribute to Samoa's development and build people-to-people linkages at the individual, institutional and country levels. The total value of this investment is $0.5 million over 3 years, starting 2017-18.
UNICEF Multi-Country Program 2013-2015 Within the Pacific region, UNICEF's Pacific Multi-Country Program supports the global Partnership Framework to which Australia provides financial contribution for immunisation and child protection activities under UNICEF's Pacific Multi-Country Program. UNICEF's proposal for funding through the Pacific Multi-Country Program focuses solely on child protection and recognises that Australia is currently the only bilateral donor supporting child protection in the Pacific and that a modest increase in resources is required to realise the program's objectives. Concurrently, the New Zealand Aid Program will focus its resources on immunisation, with Australia to provide supplementary funding for this as required. This represents effective donor harmonisation in accordance with Cairns Compact and broader aid effectiveness principles. Child protection is a relatively new policy consideration for Pacific Island countries (PICs), and UNICEF's child protection program is the only current attempt to
Women in Leadership in Samoa The Women in Leadership Project aims to strengthen women's leadership and gender equality in Samoa. The outcome is to: strengthen opportunities ofr women's participation in leadership pathways; promote political inclusivity and support women's political participation through a focus on development; increase public awareness of and engagement in inclusive and effective political participation; and share knowledge of Samoa's experience in promoting women's leadership. The total value of this investment is $3.5 million over 5 years, starting 2017-18.
Samoa Cyclone Evan Response &#38;#38;#38; Recovery Program Funding under this initiative provides emergency response and recovery support in the aftermath of Cyclone Evan, December 2012. The objective of the initiative is to minimise the short and long term economic, social and environmental impacts of Cyclone Evan and assist Samoa reduce the potential impact of future cyclones and other natural disasters. The program includes both emergency life-saving relief as well as recovery assistance, specifically: purchase of emergency supplies; funds to Samoan Red Cross to allow immediate relief to those most in need; funds to the Government of Samoa's national recovery plan for Cyclone Evan earmarked budget support for meeting education and health sector needs; recovery training programs in carpentry and hospitality through the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) working with the Government's housing programs and provide hospitality training to those people temporarily unemployed due to resort closure; and program management and technical supp
Asia LEDS Partnership Forum The Asia Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) Partnership was launched in 2012 to promote and support low-emission development across the region. AusAID is a member of the Asia LEDS Forum Steering Committee. Funding under this initiative will support the forum to move from planning to implementing LEDS, and in finding best practice. Interactive sessions will focus on: sharing of good practices in low-emission development; building regional networks in key sectors such as energy, transport, agriculture and forestry; and skills training. The total value of this initiative is $30,000 to be expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
Samoa Administered Program Support Funding under this initiative supports the Samoan program, specifically program management and technical support costs for implementation of aid activities to Samoa; 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 Samoan aid program. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 to be expensed during the 2010-11 financial year.