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Pakistan Market Development Facility &#38;#38;#38; RD planning The Pakistan Rural Development Sector Planning initiative covers all administrative costs for consultants to participate in processes related to Pakistan's rural development planning. Tasks will include participation in a scoping study mission to Pakistan, production of a rural development strategic framework, identification of a suite of new initiatives in the rural development sector, appraisal of project proposals and participation in peer review and design processes. The total value of this initiative is $9.4 million over 8 years, starting 2009-10.
Partnerships: Research and Analytical The Partnerships: Research and Analytical initiative consolidates eight new and existing agreements that support and enhance strategic partnerships with leading research institutions in fragility, peace, conflict and development issues. The partnership will: ensure continued access to international cutting edge research, analysis and intellectual policy expertise; ability to draw on international best practice and lessons learned from fragile, complex and conflict affected environments; provide an opportunity to input and steer direction at international policy discussion level; access to international products and materials including guidance notes, analysis and toolkits. This initiative contributes to two of the Crisis Prevention, Stabilisation and Recovery (CPSR) Group's objectives: international and whole of government engagement by leveraging best practice and analysis for the  Australia aid program from strategic partnerships; and strategic advice guidance that draws on cross-Age
Market Development Facility (MDF) Phase II Market Development Facility (MDF) is Australia's flagship program for private sector development in Pakistan. Currently in its second phase (2017- 2022), MDF works with businesses to improve markets for dairy and meat, leather, and horticulture sectors. MDF’s pro-poor interventions create jobs and increase income for poor women and men in rural and urban areas by supporting innovative business ideas, investments and regulatory reforms. The long-term outcome of MDF is to drive system-wide change in how selected agricultural markets operate in Pakistan. Women’s economic empowerment is a core objective of MDF, and impact on gender equality and disability are strong considerations in activities. MDF impacts sectors that represent a major part of Pakistan’s economy, have long-term growth prospects and are relevant for poverty reduction. In Phase II, MDF plans expand into two new sectors: enabling business environment, and sustainable technology. MDF continues to maintain an office in Lahore
Gilgit-Baltistan Education Development&#38;#38;#38;Improvement The Gilgit-Baltistan Education Development and Improvement initiative supports improvements in the access, quality and relevance of education in  seven districts in Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly the Northern Areas) in Pakistan. The programmes focus is to strengthen the governance and management of education in the relevant education departments. The program takes a 'whole of school' approach through a school development plan which considers issues of leadership and management, teaching, learning environment, curriculum, the role of parents and communities, policies and systems. Expected outcomes are that in each of the seven districts two large secondary schools will become learning resource centres for at least three neighbouring primary/elementary schools. As well as increasing the capacity of primary schools, it will strengthen the crucial links between primary and secondary schools, with a focus on improving the rate of girls transitions from primary school to secondary school and chi
Pakistan Trade, Investment &#38;#38;#38; Policy Reform Program The Pakistan Trade, Investment &#38;#38;#38; Policy Reform Program consists of two components related to reforms in Pakistan's Trade and Investment Policy space. The first is the Pakistan Trade and Investment Policy Program delivered by the World Bank to support Pakistan’s efforts to increase regional trade and investment, with a particular focus on strengthening links to other South Asian markets. The program is intended to: (1) support the regional trade policy framework by developing a regional trade strategy; (2) strengthen institutional capacity for trade by providing technical advice on regulatory and institutional improvements within the Ministry of Commerce; and (3) increase trade with neighbouring countries through specific trade facilitation activities. The second is the Technical Assistance for Strengthening Markets for Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Punjab Program. World Bank will provide a loan of US$300 million to support the Government of Punjab’s (GoPunjab) efforts for agr
UNHCR IDP support in Pakistan Funding under this initiative provides support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to deliver protection, shelter and camp management projects for Pakistan's conflict affected communities. UNHCR aims to: establish registration and documentation for internally displaced persons (IDPs); develop monitoring and reporting mechanisms on the protection situation of IDPs and the affected population in the areas of displacement and return; strengthen monitoring and referral mechanisms on violations; provide temporary shelter; deliver basic hygiene items; ensure continuous updating of IDP registration data; and maintain general site operations. The total value of this initiative is $1.0 million to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
Australia Awards Scholarships &#38;#38;#38; Fellowships - 2014 The Australia Awards are international scholarships and fellowships 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 2014 Intake and is valued at $393.2 million over 8 years, starting 2013-14.
Australia Awards Scholarships - 2015 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 2015 Intake and is valued at $296 million over 9 years, starting 2014-15.
GFDRR - Post Disaster Needs Assessment Pakistan This funding will support the Goverment of Pakistan, World Bank, UN and other key stakeholders undertake a comprehensive Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) following devastating floods that have affected the country.  The PDNA will provide a blueprint for effective and sustainable recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Phase 2 - Agriculture Sector Linkages Program Phase 2 of the Agriculture Sector Linkages Program (ASLP II) in Pakistan. ASLP II has 3 components: Pro-Poor Value Chains - supporting improvements in 'value-chain' frameworks for the mango, dairy and citrus industries started under Phase 1; Agricultural Capability - support for capacity building of the agriculture sector through a stronger focus on formal and informal training. This includes training provided through existing programs such as the John Allwright Fellowships - (JAFs) Program and the John Dillion Fellowship program; and Enabling Policy - supports the development of policies and regulatory frameworks to enable more sustainable farming systems. Phase 2 also focuses more broadly on increasing incomes of poor smallholder farmers and expanding market system interventions into Balochistan Province. The total value of this initiative is $13.8 million over 6 years, starting 2009-10.
Australia Pakistan Cooperation Fund Pilot Funding under this investment supports a range of flexible discretionary grants scheme to further strengthen Australia’s relationship with Pakistan by complementing the objectives of the Aid Investment Plan and Economic Diplomacy Strategy. The funds will provide grant funding of up to $A1 million per year for small-scale and innovative activities that are not conducive to other funding mechanisms. It will initially be run for a two year pilot period (2015/16-2016/17). Projects funded in 2015-16 included: State of Pakistan’s Cities Report – UN-Habitat, an in-depth analysis of the state of urbanization across Pakistan which will contribute to and influence urban policies, ; Women’s Peace, Security, Rights and Voice: safe public spaces, community outreach and empowerment and political awareness and advocacy; conduct of a safe city audit in Lahore and Multan to support a provincial strategic plan, work with local communities, government in Balochistan to advocate for the rights and access
Pakistan Floods Monitoring and Evaluation As a result of the devastating effects of the July 2010 monsoon rains in Pakistan and the subsequent flooding in the north and south of the country, around 20 million people were affected and around 2,000 killed and a further 3,000 injured, as well as houses, agricultural lands and livestock destroyed. Australia provided humanitarian and early recovery assistance and is now proposing to undertake a monitoring mission to Pakistan to examine the impact of the assistance and formalise learning outcomes for future strategies. The total value of this initiative is $46,000 over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
SRSP Livelihood Strengthening Programme in KPK The Livelihood Strengthening Programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province (KPK) aims of the programme are to reduce rural poverty through reviving livelihoods and empowering communities in four districts of KPK. Three target districts Peshawar, Nowshera and Charsadda will benefit with expected outcomes of: improving community capacities to develop social and economic infrastructure at district and village levels; strengthening of rural income generating opportunities; improved vocational and technical skills; and improved advocacy and awareness of participatory development approaches within all levels of government. The Malakand division of KPK will benefit through early recovery activities to improve and restore the quality of life of people affected by the July 2010 floods. Flood recovery activities include: rebuilding small-scale community infrastructure; enhancing agricultural productivity; promoting livelihood development; and relationship building with service providers. The total va
Australian Development Awards - 2012 intake Funding under this initiative supports the Australian Development Awards long-term scholarships and short-term fellowships and scholarships 2012 intake of awardees from across 36 developing countries. Development Awards provide opportunities for people to gain knowledge and skills to assist in the development of their home country and are linked directly to outcomes of bilateral partnerships and country strategies. This funding covers all costs, including tuition fees and stipends for awardees while studying in Australia. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $301.3 million over nine years, starting 2011-12.
ANCP Program Funding 2013-14 onwards The Australia - Non-Government Organisations (NGO) Cooperation Program (ANCP) subsidises the poverty reduction activities of accredited Australian NGOs.  Australian NGOs supported through ANCP must demonstrate a strong level of Australian community support, and have been through a rigorous accreditation process.  The total value of this multi-country program is $627.4 million over 4 years, starting 2013-14.
Integrated Maternal New born Health Program Funding under this initiative supports independent appraisal of the proposed Maternal Newborn Healthcare Program in Balochistan Province, Pakistan. The project has three objectives: improve access and availability of MNCH services to communities in the target districts; improve the quality of MNCH services; and to change behaviour and community practices relating to engagement with MNCH services. The objectives will be achieved by: ensuring public sector Rural Health Facilities are operating 24 hours, seven days a week; repair and renovation of MNCH facilities; improved coordination and linkages among different cadres of community based healthcare workers; and improved communication methods to promote health seeking behaviours and community demand for MNCH services. The project will provide support to approximately 180,000 women of child bearing age and 130,000 children under five years of age. The total value of this initiative is $13.6 million over 4 years, starting 2011-12.
Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2017-18 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 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 2017-18 financial year.
Disaster Risk Reduction Activities Funding under this initiative supports the development of a humanitarian and disaster risk and recovery delivery strategy for Pakistan and a Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Pakistan's Program's country strategy. To date Australia’s humanitarian engagement in Pakistan has been principally a reactive one – providing contributions to international relief efforts that target directly affected populations. This funding assists the Pakistan Program to explore options to move from a reactive to a proactive response to disaster management in Pakistan. The total value of this initiative is $0.1 million to be expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
Pakistan - Working in Partner Systems Funding under this initiative will support the development of an Analysis of National Systems (ANS) of Pakistan which will highlight strengths, weaknesses and risks (including fiduciary risks) associated with using the Government of Pakistan's (GoP) systems. The ANS is a high level review that will provide evidence-based support in decision making on how to channel aid through partner government systems. The total value of this initiative is $10,000 expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
Pakistan Education Strategy Funding under this initiative supports the strategic development and design of the Pakistan Education Strategy, and the independent appraisal and completed 'Quality at Entry'  assessment two proposed education programs. The total value of this initiative is $0.4 million over 5 years, starting 2008-09.
Australia Awards Fellowships Round 16 DFAT provides Australia Awards Fellowships to build skills that contribute to economic and human development and foster links between Australia and partner countries. Australia Awards Fellowships contribute to this aim by providing grant funding to Australian organisations to host Fellows from developing countries for short-term study and professional development. DFAT has assessed applications for funding under Round 16 and supports 91 applications from 46 Australian organisations. The total value of this investment is $18.2 million expensed over two years, starting in the 2016-17 financial year.
Education Sector Development Programme KPK The Education Sector Development Programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) supports the provincial Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (GoKPK) to implement its Capacity Development Plan (CDP) through the German Development Cooperation (GIZ). The goal of the CDP is to enable the GoKPK to deliver (and ensure children and youth, especially girls, across the province receive),  qualitatively improved services of a life-skills oriented basic education system. The direct target group are government education institutions and personnel responsible for providing educational services throughout the province. The total value of this initiative is $8 million over 4 years, starting 2010-11.
Market Development Facility (MDF) The Market Development Facility (MDF) initiative supports pro-poor market system development in a range of sectors, e.g. agriculture, financial services and transport.  To help catalyse and realise these opportunities funding will cover the design and implementation of a Market Development Facility that will support country-specific market development programs in Fiji, East Timor and Solomon Islands. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $8.0 million over 7 years, starting 2010-11.
FAO AusABBA The Australian Assistance to Agriculture Development in Balochistan Border Areas (AusABBA) aims to reduce poverty and economic inequities for 175,000 people from the western border districts of Chagai, Kech, Kharan, Nushki, Panjgur and Washuk through sustainable agriculture development. The project will be implemented by Food and Agriculture Organisation and focuses on development of marginal and small-scale producers as well as food processors, traders and exporters in the western districts of Balochistan province. The total value of this initiative is $12.9 million over 5 years, starting 2011-12.
Disability Support for Australia Awards Funding under this investment supports improved access to education for persons with disability through the provision of Case Management Services and Technical Support for developing country national recipients of Australia Awards with disabilities. The total value of this investment is $0.677 million over 3 years, starting 2016-17.
Global Tracer Facility Funding under this investment supports the Global Tracer Facility to assess development contributions, public and economic diplomacy outcomes of Australia's investment in Australia Awards. The facility will focus on past alumni to provide a strong evidence base for country/region programs to evaluate the impact of Australia Awards on alumni, home institutions and countries. The facility will assist all country programs meet the 3 yearly cycle of past alumni monitoring. The total value of this investment is $3.4 million over 5 years, starting 2015-16.
SRSP Project for Women's Economic Empowerment The Women’s Economic Empowerment and Market Development project will be delivered by Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) in three districts of KP (Charsadda, Nowshera and Peshawar). There are two specific components to the project: increase employment opportunities, market access and incomes for poor and marginalised groups, particularly women by developing skills suitable to the local job market, and improving access to value chains and markets; and women have greater participation in and benefit from economic activities through greater access to finance to start or grow their small businesses, delivering literacy and functional skills training and developing common interests groups for women engaged in common trades.  The project builds on the SRSP Livelihood Strengthening Programme (LSP phase one) ($11 million; 2010-2015). LSP achieved strong results in establishing community-based organisations for collective action (over 1,200, of which 550 were women-based). The project will us
Australia Awards - 2013 intake Through the Australia Awards Scholarships Australia offers a range of study and professional development opportunities (including long-term awards) to promote sustainable development. The overarching goals of the Australia Awards Scholarships are to: achieve country and regional program development outcomes through strengthened individual and institutional skills and knowledge; support leadership; and support Australia's broader foreign policy agenda through long-term linkages and partnerships. They provide long and short term study and professional development opportunities to citizens from developing countries around the globe. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $347.6 million over 8 years, starting 2012-13.
2018-19 Alumni ODA Funding Alumni funding provides posts with catalytic funding to grow a global alumni community that actively engages and promotes Australia and advances our national interests. Meaningful engagement with our global alumni contributes to Australia’s national interest by strengthening our support to development leaders in key areas of national interest such as infrastructure, gender, health, education, economics and science. Posts can leverage the access and reach of Australia’s diplomatic network to connect alumni to each other and to Australia to share information, knowledge and resources, mobilise engagement with alumni through events, professional development, business research and opportunities and to celebrate the achievements and ongoing two-way linkages between alumni and Australia. Each Posts gets an allocation and often this is the Post’s only funding available for alumni activities.
Business Partnerships Platform The Business Partnerships Platform enables businesses to partner with Australia's Aid program on investments that deliver a combined social and financial return on investment. The platform enables Australia to increase the number of its private sector partners working in developing countries, leveraging the experience and ability of business to address intractable development challenges.  Partnerships target the achievement of the key objective to "Create scalable shared value partnerships that advance economic and social conditions in developing countries".  This investment commenced in 2014-15.
Market Development Facility Phase 2 The Market Development Facility Phase 2 project analyses market dynamics and socio-economic conditions to identify industries and sectors that can provide commercial opportunities for the poor. It identifies partners, usually businesses, and negotiates with them to encourage market entry by providing incentives such as market information, advice and seed capital. Phase 1 began in Fiji in July 2011 and has since expanded to Timor-Leste (2012), Pakistan (2013), PNG and Sri Lanka (2015). The total value of this investment is $14.2 million over 6 years, starting 2016-17.
Contracts Management - Contracts Levy 2009-10 The Contracts Management Levy Administrative Support will support the provision of specialist services managed by Operations Policy and Support supplied directly to programs. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $6.5 million over 3 years, starting 2009-10.
International Seminar Support Scheme Phase III The International Seminar Support Scheme (ISSS) is a small grant scheme that funds developing country participants attendance at international development-oriented seminars/conferences in Australia and overseas. The scheme helps to develop knowledge and technical expertise in developing countries and builds linkages between the government, academic and community sectors in Australia and our partner developing countries. ISSS is a discretionary scheme. Funds are limited and competition for them is strong. Applications need to provide a convincing case for support, with clear objectives and details of how they will be achieved. Successful applications must demonstrate tangible outcomes and practical contributions to the economic development/social advancement of developing countries. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $6.0 million over 3 years, starting 2012-13.