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Global Integrity 2012-14 Global Integrity, an international non-government organisation responsible for conducting research on corruption and governance. AusAID supports Global Integrity to conduct national integrity assessments in five priority countries in the Asia-Pacific: Cambodia; East Timor; Indonesia; Solomon Islands; and Vanuatu. The assessments will provide an improved evidence base for stakeholder engagement and information for the design and implementation of governance programs. The total value of this initiative is $180,000 to be expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
Community Development Fund (CDF) 2010-13 The Community Development Fund (CDF) contributes to the development of Cambodia's civil society, particularly in rural areas. It aims to: (1) reduce rural poverty through agricultural development, agribusiness and increasing food and livelihood security; (2) strengthen the health system with a focus on maternal and child health; (3) improve the protection and promotion of individual rights and responsibilities; and (4) strengthen good governance, eliminate discrimination against women and ensure disability inclusion. This initiative was initially established to run over a three financial year period however has been extended with extra funds supporting existing activities. The total value of this initiative is $4.6 million over 5 years, starting 2010-11.
Social Protection Engagement Strategy for Cambodia The global financial crises and Typhoon Ketsana in 2009 have highlighted the need to strengthen social safety nets in Cambodia. The development of a social safety net system is now an important development priority in Cambodia.  AusAID is helping support the development of a social safety net strategy by providing technical assistance in conjunction with the World Bank’s Smallholder Agriculture and Social Protection Development Policy Operation (DPO). The Technical Assistance has supported a national forum of RGC and Development Partners and technical consultations. The TA will also support an accuracy assessment of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC) Identification of the Poor (ID Poor) program as well as piloting and evaluation of social protection interventions based on cash for work. The total value of this initiative is $20,000 to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
Support for Electoral Reform Funding under this investment supported electoral experts, contracted through UNICEF, to support the Cambodian Government between June to October 2015 to strengthen its identification system, which forms the basis of Cambodia’s voter registry and electoral reform efforts. The technical experts drafted a National Strategic Plan for Identification (NSPI) in consultation with the Cambodian Government and submitted it to Cambodian Government Technical Working groups for consideration. The total value of this investment is $2.3 million over 4 years, starting 2014-15.
Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project The Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project will support the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu to reconstruct, and climate and disaster proof, the transport sector infrastructure on Efate ring road damaged by the Cyclone Pam floods and storm surges during 12-14 March 2015.
Energy Access Project The project will increase energy access and renewable energy generation in the two islands of Espiritu Santo and Malekula, being second and third largest population centers after Efate. The project will assist Vanuatu install hydropower generation to replace diesel generation in Malekula and will extend the distribution grid in both Malekula and Espiritu Santo. Project preparatory technical assistance was used in project preparation.
Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project Additional Financing The Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project will support the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu to reconstruct, and climate and disaster proof, the transport sector infrastructure on Efate ring road damaged by TCP floods and storm surges.
Interisland Shipping Support Project (Additional Financing) The project will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interisland shipping services. This involves (i) the construction and repair of wharves and jetties, with associated facilities, in the national capital of Port Vila and five outer islands; and (ii) the establishment of a shipping support scheme (SSS) to catalyze the provision of services to remote noncommercial destinations using an output-based aid approach.
COVID-19: Fiscal Response Program Vanuatu has avoided an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through decisive early action to close borders and adopt prevention and containment measures. As of 12 November 2020, the country had only one confirmed case of COVID-19 contained in quarantine after being identified from a repatriation flight. Vanuatu's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have come at significant economic and social costs. The program will help finance the implementation of the government’s countercyclical response, which is anchored on the Health Preparedness and Response Plan (HPRP) and the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP), to mitigate the socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19. The proposed program is aligned with four operational priorities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Strategy 2030—(i) addressing remaining poverty and addressing inequalities, (ii) accelerating progress in gender equality, (iii) strengthening governance and institutional capacity, and (iv) promoting rural development and food security. It is also aligned with the Pacific Approach priority of managing risks and building resilience by strengthening the health and agriculture sectors. Vanuatu meets all the CPRO access criteria.
Vanuatu Cyclone Pam Disaster Response Project Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam struck Vanuatu as an extremely destructive category 5 cyclone on the evening of 13 March around 11 p.m. local time. The cyclone?s eye passed close to Efate Island in Shefa Province, where Vanuatu?s capital, Port Vila, is located. Winds were estimated to have reached 250 kph with gusts peaking at around 320 kph. The entire country has been affected, and Port Vila suffered widespread damage from extremely strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and flooding. The southernmost islands of Tafea Province, the northern islands of Sanma, Penama and Torba Provinces are reported to have been heavily impacted by the cyclone. The communication in most of the affected areas is reported to be cut and some roads are impassable. Preliminary estimates show that more than 90% of the structures in Port Vila are damaged or destroyed. The international airport at Port Vila was closed and resumed flights only on 17 March. Most domestic airports are still closed. Radio and communication to outer islands is yet to be established. The emergency grant was used for (i) provision of medical kits, food and drinking water, (ii) provision of personal hygiene kits, (iii) debris sifting, (iv) site clearance, (v) safe disposal of useless rubble, and (vi) restoration of damaged communication and transport links to facilitate distribution of humanitarian needs to the affected populations.
Transport Sector Projects Preparatory Financing The proposed project readiness financing (PRF) will support the government in preparing feasibilities, engineering designs, surveys, procurement and other start-up activities of ensuing projects. The PRF is aligned with (i) Vanuatu 2030, which identifies equitable and affordable access to efficient transport by air, land, and sea in urban and rural areas as a priority; (ii) goal 3 of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) Corporate Plan, which calls for infrastructure networks and operations that serve people safely, securely, and efficiently; and (iii) the MIPU's Public Road Policy 2019 by building a sustainable and efficient core road network.  The PRF is included in ADB's country operations business plan for 11 small Pacific Island countries, 2021-2023; and is aligned with the Pacific Approach, 2021-2025.  The PRF will pursue three operational priorities of Strategy 2030: (i) addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities, (ii) promoting rural development and food security, and (iii) strengthening governance and institutional capacity.  It will aim to achieve these operational priorities by (i) improving sea, land, and air linkages to better connect markets and improve social cohesion and (ii) carrying out institutional strengthening by developing a transport sector investment plan and institutional capacity.
Energy Access Project (Additional Financing) The facility will finance a grant for this additional financing for the Vanuatu Energy Access Project. The project, approved on 26 September 2017, became effective on 18 December 2017, and was the first project approved under the facility. The project will assist Vanuatu to install hydropower generation to replace diesel power generation in Malekula and extend the distribution network grid in both Espiritu Santo and Malekula, the second and third largest population centers in Vanuatu. The additional financing is needed to fund a specification upgrade to improve the resilience and durability of the project investment.
COVID-19: Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project under the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (Additional Financing) The original project adopts a regional approach to improving immunization outcomes by introducing three vaccines in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. It supports the countries in (i) pooling the procurement of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), and the rotavirus vaccine through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); (ii) strengthening primary health care and the capacity to deliver vaccination programs; and (iii) increasing community awareness and the population's knowledge of and attitude toward vaccines.  The project will reduce the burden and minimize outbreaks related to vaccine-preventable diseases, integrate immunization programs into broader health systems, and improve access to primary health  services.  As a response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the governments of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu have been preparing for the imminent arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, and have requested additional financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to further strengthen immunization programs and prepare for the vaccine rollout.  The additional financing will build on the original project to support the four governments in meeting their urgent needs.
Luganville Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Project Readiness Financing) The Luganville Project Readiness Financing (PRF) will (i) help the government undertake baseline investigations and prepare base designs, detailed designs, and associated specifications for the Luganville Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (LUWSSP), (ii) support due diligence and start-up activities for LUWSSP and other ensuing urban development projects in Luganville; and (iii) support the project's implementing agencies in early LUWSSP implementation activities.
Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project This proposed Supporting Effective Coverage of Health Technology in the Pacific  (the project) will form part of the regional response to reduce the number of cervical cancer cases and other infectious diseases in children and  women. The project proposes to use the introduction of new vaccines and early detection through communicable disease platforms to drive necessary improvements in the public health system in selected Pacific DMCs in line with the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases and Public Health Emergency
Interisland Shipping Support Project The aim of project is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interisland shipping services through provision of an integrated package of assistance.  It comprises two major components: 

(a) infrastructure investments in the capital of Port Vila and five outer islands,  and 

(b) establishment of a shipping support scheme to catalyze the provision of services to remote noncommercial destinations using an output-based aid approach. 

The Project is complemented by associated TA to improve sector governance through institutional strengthening and legal and regulatory reforms, and by project management services.
Tropical Cyclone Lola Emergency Response Project The project consists of activities relating to the provision of life preserving services for communities affected by the following natural disaster: Tropical Cyclone Lola.

The Grant proceeds will be used for activities including but not limited to: (i) provision of medical kits, food, and bottled drinking water; (ii) purchase of water purification and sanitation systems; (iii) provision of transitional shelter; (iv) provision of personal hygiene kits; and (v) covering the additional costs of critical health and related services. To alleviate financial resource constraints to meet immediate needs and deliver disaster response where required.
Tropical Cyclone Harold Emergency Response Project The category 5 Tropical Cyclone (TC) Harold made landfall on 6 April 2020 in Sanma Province on the island of Espiritu Santo, delivering sustained winds of 200km/h gusting to 235km/h. Due to its path across the centre of Vanuatu, TC Harold directly impacted a large number of populated islands, including Ambrym, Malekula, Paama, Ambae Pentecost, Maewo, Malo, and the country's second largest city, Luganville, with a population of 16,000. Preliminary assessments indicated substantial structural damage (up to 70% of houses and structures in Luganville) - evacuation centers are reportedly full. Widespread crop damage has also raised food security concerns as the northern provinces produce about 80% of all major agricultural exports. 
The first aerial surveillance assessments of 7 April by Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) assessed the total number of affected people at 159,474 (nearly 50% of the total population). The provinces of Sanma (53,344 people), Penama (32,055 people), and Malampa (40,917 people) have been assigned priority for assistance, while the needs in the provinces of Torba (10,012 people) and Sheperds Group (23,056 people) have been assigned second priority.
On 11 April 2020, he government declared a 30-day state of emergency. Notably, access to affected areas for the delivery of humanitarian relief may be inhibited by existing access controls intended to protect the population against COVID-19 transmission. Early situation reports from NDMO and United Nations indicate that immedicate efforts must focus on provision of potable water, shelter, logistics support to address  food security risks, and the restoration of communications and power infrastructure. For additional funding of expenses necessary to restore life-sustaining services, including but not limited to: (i) provision of medical kits, food, and bottled drinking water; (ii) purchase of water purification and sanitation systems; (iii) provision of transitional shelter; (iv) provision of personal hygiene kits; (v) site cleaning; and (vi) safe disposal of useless rubble.
Second Manaro Volcano Disaster Response Project ADB will provide support from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Project will complement the government resources and other donor assistance in providing life-preserving services to the displaced people of Ambae. Relocated Ambaeans are provided with (i) medical kits, food, and bottled drinking water; (ii) water purification and sanitation systems; (iii) emergency and transitory shelter; and (iv) personal hygiene kits.
Greater Port Vila Urban Resilience Project The project will improve urban resilience in Greater Port Vila (GPV) through capacity building, institutional strengthening, and the construction of two multipurpose emergency shelters. The project is guided by the Greater Port Vila Resilient Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GPV RUDSAP) which envisions, that by 2030, Greater Port Vila is safe, inclusive, resilient, and a vibrant economic hub based on sustainable development. About 53% of the total project financing is from disaster risk reduction sources. About 15,500 people in the municipality of Port Vila will benefit from the project, of which about half are women.

The project also supports efforts to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and Tropical Cyclone Harold through (i) preventive measures for health and social safety nets; (ii) a focus on the vulnerable, women and the "new poor"; and (iii) partnerships and investments that generate jobs and stimulate the local economy.
COVID-19: Response for Affected Poor and Vulnerable Groups Project The project aims to meet the immediate needs of vulnerable groups affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, while building their resilience to withstand further pandemic impacts and other external shocks in the future. The project has two components: (i) food security and income-generating support delivered to poor and vulnerable women, and (ii) multidisciplinary responses to gender-based violence (GBV) implemented.
Vanuatu Manaro Volcano Disaster Response Project Vanuatu Manaro Volcano Disaster Response Project - Health/Disease control of non-communicable diseases and other priority programs Provide life-preserving services to communities affected by the disaster. Emergency assistance was provided for the people from Ambae due to the ongoing volatile volcanic activities of the Manaro volcano.
Tropical Cyclone Judy and Tropical Cyclone Kevin Emergency Response Project This Project is in response to the two tropical cyclones and two earthquakes in Vanuatu. The paths of the two cyclones crossed through the center of Vanuatu and directly impacting populated islands and causing severe damage to infrastructure, buildings, connectivity, and crops. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that approximately 251,000 people (approximately 80% of Vanuatu's population) have been exposed to the impacts of the cyclones, with 5,156 people registered in 106 evacuation centers in Shefa and Tafea. The United Nations Resident Coordinator for Vanuatu confirmed Vanuatu's Ministry of Finance and Economic Management estimates that the impact of the disaster is at 40% of the gross domestic product with recovery costs estimated at $50 million, noting that the damage assessment is ongoing. To alleviate financial resource constraints to meet immediate needs and deliver appropriate disaster response where required.
Banzon Rice Production and Marketing Expansion The grant will fund a warehouse, production equipment, working capital for inputs and fertilizer, and training in intensive rice production.
UPFN Cowpea Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used for production equipment and trainings in management; accounting; and cooperative governance as well as trainings on production; composting; and pesticide use.
Koulga Organic Cotton Producers Capacity Building Project Koulga Organic Cotton Producers Capacity Building Project
Groupement Namaneg-zanga Delwende Groupement Namaneg-Zanga Delwende Mill Project
Ponsomtenga Women Weavers Expansion Project The project funds will be used to expand production by improving their production facility (infrastructure and equipment); increasing the quality of raw materials; and beginning production of organically-dyed fabrics.
Korsimoro Onion Producers' Union Capacity Building Project Funds will be used to purchase inputs and small equipment for onion farmers.
Bama Rice Production Capacity Building Project UGER Bama Rice Process Houet Province EDI
AWB Irrigation Project Sector Agriculture: Vegetables (Self-help Grant).Beneficiaries: 148, of which 40 are women .This small grant supporting vegetable gardeners will help small scale farmers to provide for their household food security and earn increased income. USADF funds will help 148 people to purchase a motor pump, fences, tumbrel, plows, donkeys, seeds, pesticides, watering cans, rakes and fertilizers to implement an irrigation vegetable production project.
GVMD Well Rehabilitation Sector: Water Well Rehabilitation (Self-help Grant).Beneficiaries: 500 of which 270 are women.This small grant water well project will help community members to access clean drinking water to improve the health of the local population. USADF funds will help 500 people to purchase materials and repair a community well.
Faso Malo Rice Production Expansion Project A grant will fund a warehouse and rice processing equipment, including an optical sorter and a rice purchase fund.
Toussiana Cashew Nuts Processing and Export Toussiana Cashew Nuts Processing and Export
UDPA Producers' Capacity Building Project UDPA Producers' Capacity Building Project
Relwende Capacity Building Project Sectior: Onion, tomato and green bean production, Beneficiaries: 314 women, Description: The project will provide the women with improved financial and administrative, marketing and technical capacity in order to improve their access to production inputs, technical production techniques, and marketing practices to increase production and incomes.
Rouko Cowpea Production and Marketing Project Sector: Cowpeas, Beneficiaries: 818 women, Description: The project will focus on strengthening financial and administrative management capacity and governance, as well as on improving members' access to production inputs and equipment, improved soil fertility management, pesticide use, and marketing.
Laafi La Touma Cowpea Expansion Project Sector: Cowpeas, sesame, sheep fattening Beneficiaries: 616 (350 women) Description: The project is proposed to expand activities to improve members' yields and ability to market sesame and cowpeas and expand sheep fattening activities for women for income generation. This includes training in improved production methods, access to improved seeds, inputs and production equipment; improved storage and marketing infrastructure and practices; revolving funds for sesame, cowpea and animal fattening production activities; and literacy training to improve members' abilities to manage their activities.
Laafi La Tuuma Capacity Building Project Laafi La Tuuma Capacity Building Project
COOPAKE Cashew Production, Processing and Marketing Expansion Project Improve cashew processing facility, equipment, and capacity levels of cooperative's members
Burkina Faso Partner FY23 Annual partner Cooperative Agreement for Burkina Faso. Cabinet dIngnierie et de Conseil en Dveloppement dEnterprises (ICDE) will provide training, support and services to USADF grantees in Burkina Faso.
Sebba Sesame Production and Export OAG Sesame farmers organization of APAEH Federation in Sebba
Walde Seno Womens Capacity Building Project Walde Seno Womens Capacity Building Project
Sahelia Solars Community Solar Energy Platforms Project Sector: Solar.Beneficiaries: rural population in remote area.Description: Through this project, Sahelia Solar will use USADF grant to set up a green mini-grid infrastructure to generate and distribute electricity for residential, commercial and productive uses. The grant will also be used to acquire productive use equipment.
Ginger Production and Marketing Expansion in Koloko Sector: Ginger.Beneficiaries: 317 (0 women).Description: The group seeks to increase the area under cultivation and improve farmers access to mechanized production equipment and inputs to increase production; shift to fully organic production; organize marketing through grouped sales to increase prices; and develop commercial partnerships to expand market access.
Korsimoro Onion Expansion Project The project funds will be used to achieve a higher price for its onions and to continue to improve production levels. ADF funds will contribute storage facilities; revolving funds to provide access to inputs; compost pits; and production equipment.