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Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio The Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio aims to promote water, food and energy security in South Asia through improved management of shared water resources; renewable energy cooperation; sustainable, climate resilient agricultural practices; and strengthened national capacity. Programs supported by this funding include: International Centre for Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM) capacity building in developing countries using its interdisciplinary capability in Water Resources Management, Education and Training and International Development; the Bangladesh Climate Change Resilience Fund; South Asia Sustainable Energy Fund; climate-resilient farming systems and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Koshi Basin Programme. The total value of this initiative is around $50 million over 4 years, starting 2012-13.
WFP PRRO 200145 food assistance The World Food Program's (WFP's) Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) 2001-45 provides assistance for household food security, early recovery activities and peace and social stability for communities affected by conflict and floods in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) provinces. Specific activities include: food assistance to families; school feeding activities for primary school children; the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition amongst children aged 6 months and 5 years old; and pregnant/lactating women. The total value of this initiative is $10.0 million expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
Regional Management and Policy The Regional Management and Policy initiative supports sustainable development, regional connectivity and management and policy across six countries across South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka). The total value of this multi-country initiative is $22.4 million over 8 years, starting 2008-09.
IMF Singapore Regional Training Institute The Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI), a joint venture between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Singapore, is the IMF’s flagship venue for addressing the training needs of the Asia-Pacific region in the area of macroeconomic management. The STI program aims to build the capacity of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to implement sound and effective macroeconomic and financial policies. The objective of the Australian Government's contribution is to improve the effectiveness of STI training by further tailoring the material to individual countries or groups of countries - in line with evolving demand from participants. To achieve this objective, the contribution would help to fund (i) short-term consultants to tailor course material and help deliver training; and (ii) staff and participant costs. The total value of the initiative is $0.75 million, delivered in three annual tranches of $0.25 million starting May 2016.
Governance Sector Projects The Governance Sector Projects initiative supports new and builds on existing governance activities in Pakistan including:  funding for the Electoral Cycle Support to the Election Commission of Pakistan Phase 1 and 2 through the United Nations Development Program's Election Basket Fund; supporting Pakistan officials to participate in training in Australia; engagement of an external consultant with expertise in the governance sector to develop a 2011-14 Governance Sector Delivery Strategy for Pakistan; and support the Australian Federal Police Pakistan Forensic Capability Development Project. The total value of this initiative is $9.2 million over three years, starting 2011-12.
FAO AusABBA Phase II The Australian Assistance to Agriculture Development in Baluchistan Border Areas Phase II (AusABBA Phase II) will build off the achievements of AusABBA Phase I, by deepening systemic support for agriculture and market development in the districts of Chagahai, Kech, Kharan, Nushki, Panjgur and Washuk with clear objectives around nutrition and gender outcomes.  AusABBA II will further strengthen the more mature and market oriented Farmers Marketing Collectivess and Mutual Marketing Organisations to become sustainable small agribusinesses. Simultaneously, through its integrated approach, AusABBA II will address important issues that hamper development in Balochistan such as: nutrition and food security; insufficient jobs and income generating opportunities; household resilience and livelihoods; as well as reducing gender inequalities. The primary target group of AusABBA II are the resource-poor and agriculture-dependent households engaged in crop and livestock production in the program ar
Scaling Frontier Innovations and Entrepreneurship The development challenges facing our region are vast and in order for our developing countries neighbours to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 new innovative solutions, business models for scale and new sources of private capital will need to be mobilised. One source of funds that can be leveraged for development outcomes and can contribute to the gap in financing for the SDGs is the new field of private equity called Impact Investing. Impact Investors invest in social entrepreneurs and businesses with a social impact to help them grow and increase their impact in developing countries. The Scaling Frontier Innovations and Entrepreneurship initiative will deliver development outcomes in South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific by supporting social entrepreneurs to grow their innovative businesses and scale their impact. This will be achieved by encouraging and facilitating private capital to enter the region, building the capacity of organisations that work with bu
Pakistan Humanitarian Support The investment aims to assist displaced and vulnerable populations in Pakistan, including Afghan returnees. Multiyear support to World Food Programme’s School Feeding Program in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) is focused on stabilizing enrolment in FATA and encourage resumption and attendance at schools. Support to the International Organization of Migration (IOM) is to provide multi-sectoral support to undocumented Afghans' return in Pakistan. The support to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is targeted at increasing access to integrated sexual and reproductive health services and prevention and response to Gender based violence services for Afghan women and girls, internally displaced population and host communities. 
The total estimated value of this investment is AUD27.0 million to be expensed over 4 years, starting in the financial year 2016-17.
WFP - Strategic Partnership Framework 2015-2020 Funding under this investments supports the World Food Programme's Strategic Partnership Framework 2015-2021. The United Nations' World Food Programme is the largest global provider of food assistance, and works to meet the food and nutrition needs of vulnerable populations in developing countries and emergency situations. The total value of this investments is $247.5 million over 6 years, starting 2015-16.
Water and Sanitation Initiative Global Programming Water and Sanitation Initiative (WSI) Global Programming is an initiative to fund global and regional water, sanitation and hygiene programs delivered through multilateral partners. The purpose of the funding was to widen the geographical focus and impact of water, sanitation and hygiene programs; complement activities funded bilaterally; and to work with multilateral partners to improve aid effectiveness, build partner capacity and enhance knowledge management. In 2011-12 the initial global program was expanded with a 5 year program to provide funding to multilateral partners including the World Bank Water and Sanitation Program (WSP); the World Health Organization Water Quality Partnership for Health (WHO WQP); the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC); the UNICEF/WHO Joint Monitoring Program (JMP); and the Sanitation and Water for All Partnership (SWA). Funding provided to the partnerships under WSI has increased the impact, effectiveness and responsiveness of wa
Social Protection Initiative Investigate opportunities to support the Government of Pakistan's agenda to protect the poor and vulnerable through support for social protection programs.
Pakistan ADS Scholarships The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) Pakistan program is a component of the Australian Government's development cooperation program in Pakistan and is designed to contribute to national development and reform through human resources development. ADS Scholarships are awarded annually for applicants to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate Masters level study at an Australian University. The program plays an important role in educating individuals and fostering individual and institutional relationships between Australia and Pakistan. Funding under this initiative is for the 2010 and 2011 intake covering around 100 scholarships. The total value of this initiative is $26.1 million over 6 years, starting 2009-10.
2012 Flood response - Pakistan The 2012 Pakistan Flood Response covers Australia's contributions to the World Food Programme's Phase II Emergency Food Assistance Response. Pakistan's monsoon floods affected: 5 million people; 466 000 homes; 1.1 million acres of crops; and 266 000 people to move to relief camps. The total value of Australia's contribution is $2.0 million for the 2012-13 financial year.
Australia Awards in South and West Asia Scholarships have been a feature of the Australian Government’s engagement in South and West Asia since the start of the Colombo Plan in the 1950s, and they represent a key pillar of the Australian aid program. Australia Awards funded through the aid program are provided to build the skills and knowledge of individuals so they contribute to their country’s development, and to support the ongoing development of links between Australia and the countries to which it provides aid. The Australia Awards in South and West Asia Investment (AASWAI) provides the management, operational and administrative resources required across the participating countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan). The total value of this investment is $28.9 million over 4 years, starting 2014-15.
Alumni engagement The goal of the Australia Awards is to support partner countries progress their development goals and have positive relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests. Once awardees have completed their study the Australian Government is committed to supporting a global network of alumni who have studied in Australia, to build on their experiences and remain connected to Australia. This investment enables Posts to engage with alumni and foster networks of influence by growing Australia's global alumni community. The total value of this investment is estimated at $1.5 million for the 2017-18 financial year.
Afghanistan -Ending Violence Against Women Program The Afghanistan Ending Violence Against Women Program supports national efforts to eliminate violence against women and includes support for women’s shelters and other support services; increased access to justice for women; helping change community attitudes towards violence; and advocating for the protection of women’s rights. The total value of this initiative is $30.2 million over 4 years, starting 2012-13.
Joint UN Program on Health and Population - JPC3 Funding under this initiative is to support the One United Nations (UN) Joint Program on Health and Population (JPC3), with a focus on the nutritional needs of women and children. Specifically, the goal of the activity is to prevent malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality among under-five children and improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women in selected Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health districts of Pakistan. The activity will comprise three objectives: Objective 1) to prevent malnutrition in early childhood through the promotion of improved child feeding, care giving and care seeking practices at the facility, family and community levels; Objective 2) to control acute malnutrition in children 6-59 months and keep rates below critical values (&#38;#38;#60;10%) throughout the year in the targeted districts; and Objective 3) to set up a functional surveillance system in two districts where community and facility based management of acute malnutrition interventions are op
Australia Awards: Women Trading Globally Women Trading Globally is an Australian Award that supports women in business with the aim of delivering better economic outcomes for women. The course is a two-week residential short course for women entrepreneurs to build their capacity for international trade and supports establishing market connections with the private sector. The total value of this investment is $1.5 million 4 financial years, starting 2017-18.
World Food Programme 2009-10 Assoc Costs This initiative supports the World Food Programme (WFP), under the Emergency Assistance Program Fund. This funding will be utilised by the WFP for operations and cost associated with the purchase, transportation and storage of commodities in response to emergency situations in countries that have been identified as priority developing countries by Australia. This funding also assists Australia meet its commitments under the Food Aid Convention. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $93 million over 2 years, starting 2008-09.
Pak Flood Early Recov Grants to Aust &#38;#38;#38;Foreign NGOs This initiative provides support via grant payments to Australian and Foreign Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to aid early flood recovery activities in Pakistan. Devastating floods swept Pakistan in July 2010. The floods inflicted immense social, economic and physical damage across the country. The grants are provided with the following outcomes to: 1) Save the Children Australia, to provide access to quality education for 10,500 flood-affected children and support to their families livelihoods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK); 2) Caritas Australia, to restore livelihoods of around 10,000 flood-affected households in rural areas in Sindh and Balochistan; 3) ActionAid Australia, for water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH) and livelihood opportunities for women in KPK and Punjab; 4) Oxfam Australia, to help restore on and off-farm livelihoods for 10,500 flood-affected people in KPK; and 5) RedR Australia, to deploy three trained health professionals to support the Health Cluster in
Australia Awards Scholarships - 2017 intake Australia Awards Scholarships are international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development. The Awards strive to develop leadership potential and stimulate lasting change by empowering a global network of talented individuals through high-quality education experiences in Australia and overseas. Recipients return home with new ideas and knowledge, and the ability to make a significant contribution to their home countries as leaders in their field. Funding under this initiative supports the global delivery for the 2017 intake and is valued at $177.3 million over 9 years, starting 2016-17.
Program Enabling - Development 2015-16 to 2019-20 Funding under this investment supports the Islamabad Program Enabling Budget 2016-17, specifically locally engaged staffing and other administered operating costs such as: travel and training of development staff, insurances, aid advocacy and promotion, and other related expenses. The total value of this investment is $4.6 million over 5 years, starting 2015-16.
Fraud Risk Managment (FRB) Administer Exps Funding under this investment provides support for the administrative running costs of the Aid Risk Management and Fraud Control Program. Activities will support public financial management advisory services, fraud control, aid risk management and safeguards. The total value of this investment is $2 million over 2 years, starting 2014-15.
Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2016-17 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small-grants scheme administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs &#38;#38;#38; Trade (DFAT) through Australia's diplomatic posts in developing countries.  DAP's objective is to advance developmental outcomes in ODA-eligible countries with projects primarily focussed on practical and tangible results.  It supports Australia's wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives.  The total value of this multi-country initiative is $22 million expensed over the 2016-17 financial year.
Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2018-19 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small-grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. 
DAP supports approximately 850 projects a year in over 110 developing countries.  The budget for 2018-19 is $22 million.  It focuses on community based projects and is a valuable soft power tool for Australia.
South Asia PSLP The South Asia Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) initiative provides funding to departments of Australian Commonwealth, State and Territory governments and Australian public universities. Use of the funds gives these selected organisations the opportunity to transfer capacity-building skills and expertise to their public sector counterpart institutions in South Asian partner countries. It will also support strengthening of sustainable development-focused public sector bilateral and regional linkages and improved governance and management of their public sectors. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $11.1 million over 5 years, starting 2009-10.
2011 Pakistan Flood Humanitarian Response Funding under this initiative provides funds to support immediate humanitarian flood relief activities in Pakistan, through Australian Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), the Australian Red Cross (ARC) and the World Food Program (WFP).  Funds will be used to support:  emergency relief operations of Australian NGOs in the health, water and sanitation sectors ; the ARC, to undertake relief activities through the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Emergency Appeal for the Pakistan Floods; and for the World Food Program (WFP) to provide emergency food relief. The total value of this initiative is $10.9 million to be expensed during 2011-12 financial year.
Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2009-10 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants scheme administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through Australia's diplomatic posts in developing partner countries. The DAP's objective is to deliver targeted local level assistance. The total value for this multi-country initiative for the financial year 2009/10 is $7.5 million.
Pakistan Education Program Support Principal education specialists with direct responsibility for: the size and quality of program pipelines in education; setting technical standards for our major programs; and undertaking dialogue and providing technical advice in country on key education program policy issues. The specialists will provide technical analysis and advice in preparation to deliver an aid program and technical advice to partner governments or other donors. The total value of this initiative is $0.5 million over 2 years, starting 2012-13.
Scoping Review Australia Awards Short Term Awards Funding under this investment provides consultancy services to support the Scoping Review of Australia Awards Short Term Awards (including Short Course Awards and Fellowships). The purpose of the Scoping Review is to inform strategic decisions about the future of the Australia Awards Short Course Awards and Australia Awards Fellowships. The Scoping Review will assess the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the current Short Course Awards and Fellowships, identify lessons learned, and explore other financing and governance models. It will provide a set of recommendations to management on the shape and implementation of awards in future years. The total value of this investment is $0.1 million to be expensed during the 2016-17 financial year.
Developing the Balochistan Education Sector Plan Funding under this initiative supports the Government of Balochistan to formulate a Balochistan Education Sector Plan (BESP) through UNICEF. The Plan will provide strategic directions and operational framework for the provincial Government and the development partners to implement education reforms in line with the objectives and plan of actions specified in the National Education Policy. The key goals are: to develop a sector plan and its action plans, owned politically and by stakeholders in Balochistan, under which all stakeholders aim to coordinate and achieve the commitments and goals stipulated at both national and international levels; and to strengthen the capacity of the provincial department of P&#38;#38;#38;D, Finance, Social Welfare &#38;#38;#38; Special Education and Education to plan, manage and lead the sector planning for education reform and its implementation/monitoring. The total value of this initiative is $1.7 million over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) forms part of the Government's commitment to advance Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in South Asia: MDG 1C reduce hunger; MDG 4 reduce child deaths; and MDG 5 improve maternal health. Malnutrition's most devastating impact is on foetal growth, and during the first two years of a child's life. Malnutrition accounts for up to 40% of child deaths each year. Despite healthy levels of economic growth, many of South Asia's countries have persistent and unacceptable levels of malnutrition with complex causality. South Asia has both the highest rates and the largest numbers of malnutrition in the world. Gender inequality and social exclusion are at the heart of the malnutrition problem in South Asia. About 23% (336 million) of the population in South Asia are routinely hungry, without access to enough calories, every day. This is greatly undermining human development and limiting South Asia's productivity with potential GDP loss es
RCI: Trade Facilitation and Infrastructure The Trade Facilitation and Infrastructure initiative aims is to increase intra-regional trade and connectivity to achieve accelerated and sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty and address the increasing critical gap between growing and lagging regions. The funds will be used to support regional connectivity in South Asia by: improving cross-border trade and reducing trade costs; enhancing women’s economic activity along connectivity corridors; and fostering an enabling environment for infrastructure development. There is a significant focus on operationalization of gender equality principles in all activities. The total value of this multi-country investment is $34.6 million over 6 years, starting 2012-13.
Enhancing Education - Scholarships 2011 Intake Enhancing Education aims to deepen and broaden Australia's current scholarship engagement to strengthen leadership and technical capacity of developing countries to drive their own development. Enhancing Education will result in a further 2400 long and short term scholarships, and 600 additional awards. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $60.9 million over 7 years, starting 2010-11.
ICRC 2011 Pakistan Appeal Funding under this initiative provides funding via a grant payment to the International Committee of the Red C ross (ICRC) 2011 Pakistan Appeal. AusAIDs contribution alongside other donors will allow the ICRC to provide immediate humanitarian assistance for those affected by conflict, as well as undertake broader prevention, protection and cooperation activities with the Pakistan Red Cross Society (PRCS). The total value of this initiative is $0.6 million over the course of one year, 2010-11.