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Promoting human rights in the Seychelles through capacity building to the LGBTI community. The project will promote human rights in the Seychelles by producing and distribute promotional material which sets out the assistance available to LGBTI people. It will also provide training on how to deliver effective campaigns on human rights.
Promoting a rules based economic system in South East Asia This project will promote a rules based economic system in South East Asia through a programme of engagement and technical cooperation between UK and ASEAN governments on competition policy, Public Private Partnerships, regulatory reform and capital market development.
Election monitoring in Turkey This project supports the Organization for Security and Co operation in Europe's mission to Turkey for monitoring the 2015 Parliamentary Elections in order to strengthen democracy and transparency.
Encourage low carbon urbanisation at Chinese city level Export UK technology and expertise to help improve waste and water management, infrastructure investment, and green transport, in turn enhancing UK China commercial cooperation.
Supporting tax reform in Colombia This project advises the Ministry of Finance on how to widen the tax base and reduce tax evasion for Colombia to meet OECD requirements, increasing government revenue, and making the Colombian market more attractive for international business.
Promote effective monitoring of human rights in Yemen Support post-conflict reconciliation and stability, reducing risk of conflict. Enhance cooperation between Yemen's Human Rights Committee and local civil society contributing to effective monitoring of human rights by creating a channel of communication between the parties to ensure diversity of information and build confidence amongst victims of human rights violations.
Improving Police Treatment Of Women in ODA eligible countries This project works to ensure women's complaints of sexual offences are appropriately received and dealt with. This will be achieved through creating a dialogue between police forces in Asia and women's advocate groups to create local solutions. At a national level the project will create a training module to teach police forces how to properly receive women's complaints of sexual abuse.
Supporting reforms in the UN to strengthen peace and security efforts in fragile and conflict-affected states The Transition Support Initiative will support the incoming Secretary General (Guterres) and his top team to build political capital, secure early wins, and build the case for longer-term UN strengthening
Improving sustainable healthcare in Zhejiang and Shanghai This project will introduce and evaluate a sustainable training programme for community staff working in primary care in Zhejiang and Shanghai that aims to improve screening, case identification and interventions for elderly individuals with mental health problems living in the community. This provides future options for the delivery of healthcare services in China, and future research and commercial engagement for UK organisations.
Promoting good governance, transparency and accountability at the local level. Promote good governance principles & effective implementation of citizen participation at the local level, through awarding a "Good Governance Certification" to local authorities that meet a set of good governance criteria.
Introduction of a G20 Green Finance Study Group in China Plan, coordinate, deliver and follow up of an inaugural G20 working group meeting on green finance. The project will enable a track of work on green finance to be planned and supported.
Conference to examine the role of state building in tackling the root causes of instability and conflict The project enabled policy makers and strategic thinkers to share experience with regional experts from conflict affected states
Promoting human rights in Rwanda The project facilitates the completion of the ratification process for the Optional Protocol on the Convention Against Torture and the designation of an National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in Rwanda.
Developing policy options to address the risks of corruption in the Vietnamese court system leading to a fairer and more predictable judicial system benefitting both Vietnamese and UK The project will change high-level policy-makers' understanding of corruption risks the business community faces in resolving disputes in Vietnam's courts
Election monitoring in Kazakhstan This project provided seconded election monitors for the observers' mission to the OSCE during the parliamentary elections in 2016.
Promoting democratic governance in Ethiopia This project funds pilot and research work which will help to shape future programmes to strengthen democratic governance in Ethiopia, including on oversight, accountability, transparency and human rights protection.
Build capacity in Asian countries to support sexual violence survivors and children born of rape, working with the UN and Japan. This project will produce a report based on research conducted and expert group meetings on whether and how NAP have addressed the needs of sexual violence survivors (in accessing healthcare and livelihood programmes).
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Americas: Enabling Computer Emergency Response Teams across Latin America to share best practice and work better to combat cyber attacks To protect and promote economic growth in Latin America through creating a network of National Computer Emergency Response Teams to use a pooled set of cyber attack experiences and share best practice in responding to cyber attacks. This will create greater user confidence in the internet across these countries and enable them to derive the proven economic benefits of using digital services to transact business (i.e. lower costs, faster communication).
Conflict reduction on the Belize/Guatemala border. This project strengthens cross-border confidence building measures by tackling poverty in the border area. It will focus on improving agro-forestry systems, thus improving the lives of local families whilst at the same time contributing towards better environmental protection and a reduction in environmental conflict between Belize and Guatemala.
Enhancing the protection of the rights of accused persons within the Algerian Justice System. Initiate and establish a platform for discussion on gaps in legislation and practice and required changes in law and policy. The implementer's proposed project model aims to address the gaps in the justice system by establishing a national platform for discussion and debate between key criminal justice stakeholders on justice reform priorities, action and recommendations for changes that respects fair trial procedures and the rights of accused persons in Algeria.
Combating corruption in Sri Lanka This project delivered theoretical and practical training in advanced interviewing techniques through eight days classroom based training for 20 delegates drawn from the four key criminal investigation institutions.
Administrative Costs of ODA Projects in Asia Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in Asia.
Supporting the rule of law and human rights in Tunisia This project seeks to use UK assistance to help Tunisian security services implement national policies that could achieve quick results, by nurturing the political will and organisational capacity of the Ministries of Interior, Justice and Defence to prevent, prohibit and punish torture and mistreatment.
Support for regional programme to develop the capability of senior leaders from the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors in ASEAN, to tackle the challenge of developing "smart cities". To connect and develop a network of ASEAN's senior leaders to develop their capacity and collaboration to solve the region's challenges and opportunities at the national and regional level, with a focus on the sustainable development of "smart cities" focusing on good governance, urban planning, the environment, physical and social infrastructure and use of technology.
Capacity-building of Albanian prison and judicial sectors to progress implementation of UK/Albania Prisoner Transfer Agreement. Familiarisation visits, provision of documentary material and training for Albanian prison officials and judiciary to support implementation of UK/Albania Prisoner Transfer Agreement and advance wider judicial reform objectives.
Enhance India's energy security and reduce carbon emissions by designing a gas trading platform. Develop proposals for a natural gas trading platform that supports a more transparent and competitive gas market in India, helping to enhance India's energy security and reduce carbon emissions.
Defending The Rights Of Workers In Brazil, India, Mexico And Malaysia To promote the uptake of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights through multi-sector dialogue and capacity building with key stakeholders, thereby working for a level playing field and secure, respectable supply chains in four of UK's key overseas economic partners.
Advice to China on building a sustainable health system. Use UK expertise and experience to help create a strategy for the development of a sustainable health system in China.
Legal empowerment of the transgender community in India by increased access to justice. Increased access to justice through legal empowerment of the transgender community in selected states in India to address discrimination and secure rights increasing the visibility and inclusion of transgender issues in public discourse in India.
Support to Colombian refugee communities in Ecuador This project will support inclusion and reduced discrimination against Colombian refugees in Ecuador
Providing technical assistance to Montenegrin State Election Commission To strengthen the professional capacities of the State Election Commission (SEC) members and staff and election commissioners in line with the legal and procedural framework.
Tackling corruption in Chilean legislative bodies This project supports the secondment by a member of Chilean Parliament to the UK to learn how to tackle and prevent corrupt practices within the Chilean legislative bodies through practical implementation of transparency and public accountability legislation.
Reducing the use of the death penalty in Iran This project will support international advocacy for the abolition of the death penalty in law and in practice in Iran
Promoting good governance in Serbia This project provides technical advice to the office of the independent Ombudsman in order to strengthen cooperation with human rights civil society organisations and to promote democracy and transparency values and norms.
Administrative costs of ODA projects in Kenya Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in Kenya
Supporting engagement with Chinese civil society in UN human rights advocacy mechanisms This project aims to enable civil society organisations to engage with UN human rights mechanisms for more effective advocacy, including seeking to advance government accountability on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and women's human rights.
Strengthening transparency and accountability in the Philippine extractive industry through capacity building and policy reform The creation of a new extractive industries report to build on the increased transparency and accountability delivered by the 2014 Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives report. The new report aims to help identify further gaps in extractive industry governance and identify a national champion to help push forward further reforms.
Media Workshop to improve the reporting of gender issues in the Chinese media Raise standards on the reporting of gender issues within Chinese media, including enhancing understanding of gender equality and violence against women in China and improving capacity.
Reducing risk of conflict in Gaza strip waters Reducing the risk of conflict and contributing to greater stability with Israeli naval forces by providing equipment and training to vulnerable fishermen in Gaza Strip contributing to the safety and economic prosperity of Gazan fishermen.
Administrative costs of ODA Projects in Cuba Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of the Human Rights and Democracy Programme strategy in Cuba.
To improve access to high quality and safe medicine for Vietnamese people by providing specialist and updated medical information for pharmacists and developing understanding of the protection of intellectual property of medicines Ensure that Vietnamese people have fast and sustainable access to high quality, safe and innovative medicines in collaboration with the Government of Vietnam, through a medical information campaign for pharmacists and by improving awarness on interllectual property of medicines.
Best practice in science curriculum and teacher training for basic level education in Panama The Science Secretariat will use best UK practice to inform its reform of the science curriculum and teacher training for basic level education.
Provide UK expertise on low carbon solutions in Hunan, China Help to develop plans to support transition to low carbon technology in Hunan, China.
Promoting climate change resilience and better sanitation practices, through the adoption of eco-sanitation solutions adapted to local communities in Port Au Prince and Cap Haitian Training for Increased adaptability to resource changes brought about by climate change through, improved food security, freshwater conservation, improved risk management and diversification of livelihoods
Supporting the Shenzhen government in adopting effective and practical policies for outward investment and an enhanced business environment The project aims the establishment of a UK China technology hub. This will assist China's National Development and Reform Commission and the Shenzhen government in adopting effective and practical policies on outward investment, technology collaboration and market access, and improve the business environment.
Improving local health provision in Madagascar This project will provide a translation of "Where there is no doctor: a village healthcare handbook" into Malagasy. Once translated, the project will work with local partners to distribute the handbook to primary health centres and small clinics in rural parts of the country which will help deliver higher quality medical care in resource poor settings where access to medical infrastructure and training is limited.
Cybercrime Legislation Report Pakistan Cybercrime Legislation Assistance Report - commissioning a report on Pakistan's draft cybercrime legislation to identify potential weaknesses that could be exploited by cybercriminals
Improving regulatory policies The project will help Colombia meet OECD Regulatory Committee recommendations by providing UK expertise to the Columbian Department of National Planning so that it is able to undertake regulatory impact analysis, design a new Colombian Regulatory Office and develop tools such as the standard cost model.
Supporting victims of sexual violence in Iraq This project will provide support to survivors of sexual violence and counter negative attitudes and stigmatisation by establishing a network of service providers, government decision makers and civil society to audit current practice in terms of access to justice and health and welfare support, increase awareness of the different dimension of stigma and its impact on the community.
Effective and sustainable participation of women in elected assemblies This project will support the effective and sustainable participation of women in elected assemblies through an ongoing project being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme.
Assess the marine and river energy market in Northern Brazil Assess Brazil's marine and hydrokinetic energy market (tidal stream and hydroplants downstream) as a sustainable alternative for Brazil, drawing on UK modelling projects
Improving banking sector governance and fairness in Shanghai Simplify the administrative approval items and procedures for both Chinese and foreign banks in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
Supporting entrepreneurship in Columbia's Pacific region This project supports a secondment to introduce a framework for support and key policy proposals to drive entrepreneurship in Cali.
Supporting the Moroccan Parliament to evaluate public policies, scrutinise the government's finances and build the capacity of women and young MPs. To support Parliament to improve governance, to become more efficient and transparent in its financial oversight, in evaluating and implementing public policies with greater input from citizens and civil society organisations, and to facilitate a greater voice for women in parliament. The project will also support the research capabilities of parliamentary staff and MPs and develop the parliament's ability to conduct effective parliamentary diplomacy.
Supporting economic development by training underprivileged women The project aims to improve the situation of underprivileged women by training them to conduct income generating activities.
Promoting sustainable economic growth in China This project will encourage the establishment of a green bond market in China through a favourable policy agenda, regulatory measures and the issuing of green bond certification.
Advocacy for citizen participation in local governance. Promote transparency and human rights values through increased citizens' participation in local governance. The project includes three main areas: 1. identification of disfunctions and corruption cases 2. training elected officials on good practices and laws that regulate local governance and 3. advocacy for the implementation of laws and enhancing legislation such as access to information and petitions.
STRENGTHEN THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST FGM THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM PURSUE THE PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND STRENGTHEN THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM AND PLATFORM BETWEEN LOCAL AUTHORITES AND VICTIMS
Strengthening economic governance and the relaxing of restrictions by building support in Malaysia Creating support for a transparent and rule based trading system in Malaysia by leveraging the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). This project helps to promote a better business environment for Malaysia, encouraging international businesses to investment into the country.
Promoting green investment in the financial sector This project will introduce the UK Green Investment Bank's green finance working methodology and process. The project will provide suggestions to Chinese major commercial banks and China based multi lateral development banks to promote green investment.
UK-China Forum on bilateral co-operation on Reform and Innovation. The forum will develop UK-China co-operation in economic growth and innovation, leading to improved and more sustainable economic growth in China.
Improving Angola's economic development by clearing mine fields and increasing available agricultural land, co-funded with Japan and Norway This project supports demining activities and the release of land in the Province of Malanje by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA). The funding allows NPA mine clearance teams to access mission-critical protective gear and enhanced communications equipment as well as contributes to the return of family farming practices in Malanje.
Sustainable development events at the British Houses during the Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Contribute towards venue costs and specific events at the British Houses that help to foster sustainable development in Brazil and broaden cooperation in areas such as sport for development, biodiversity, climate, nutrition, diversity and inclusion.
Strengthening post-Ebola economic recovery in Guinea. This project will strengthen post-Ebola economic recovery in Guinea by providing women with business skills necessary to maximise their role in entrepreneurship and social change.
Continued support for Kyrgyzstan's democratic development. Further strengthening of Parliament to Parliament links through a parliamentary delegation to the UK The project will send 6 Kyrgyz parliamentarians to the UK for engagement with the UK parliament, strengthening ties and promoting the reform of the Kyrgyz Parliamentary system. The visit will further improve inter-parliamentary links and establish a sustained dialogue between the key Kyrgyz and British MPs within the UK-Kyrgyzstan Friendship Group; help Kyrgyz MPs better understand the UK Parliamentary democracy as a possible model for future democratic development and will help to professionalise Kyrgyz MPs.
Improving handling and care of adolescent girl victims of sexual violence Improve education and awareness of health risks associated with teenage pregnancy, and develop a local inter-sectoral model and framework for co-ordinating key institutions responsible for the protection of adolescent girls, management of their treatment and the promotion of their rights (health facilities, schools, protection system, municipality, among others).
Capacity building for Thailand's education sector through evaluation of current training in English, Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and vocational training and identifying opportunities for UK providers Through an evaluation of the currently system of training in English, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and vocational education in Thailand, this project will identify how the UK and Thailand can collaborate to reform Thailand's teacher training curriculumn and assessment and will position UK as a model for Thailand's education system while creating opportunities for UK education providers
Promoting economic reform in Montenegro This project enables expert consultations between Montenegro and UK government to produce policy recommendations focused on job creation.
Women and young entrepreneurs in Yunnan Using UK experience to provide capacity building for women and young entrepreneurs in Yunnan, increasing business participation, and thereby promoting a more transparent and open economy
Improve best practice in Chinese infrastructure financing Enhance China's Finance Ministry officials' ability to develop national policies and best practice in public private partnerships.
Counter Terrorism Capacity Building Programme - Tunisia To build the capacity of Tunisian law enforcement agencies,  (LEAs) including the Border Guard to detect, disrupt, prosecute and detain terrorists in a human rights compliant manner.
Reducing violent behaviour in Jordanian schools This project aims to introduce a creative education programme in order to build understanding between pupils and to reduce violent and confrontational behaviour.
Elections Skills Training Campaign in Lebanon The objective of this programme is to support the timely conduct of credible, free, fair and transparent parliamentary elections in Lebanon. We are offering all political parties training and mentoring on how to run an effective campaign, media training, manifesto writing, and other core skills. Sessions will increase candidates' skills, and enhance the quality of the policy debate during the elections.
Election observation mission to Armenia UK contribution to the OSCE (Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe) election monitoring mission for the April 2017 Parliamentary elections in Armenia.
Supporting Seychelles maritime law enforcement This project will provide specialist advice to help the Seychelles Government establish a Maritime Police unit which will help promote prosperity by opening up opportunities within the marine economy as well as contributing to the safety of seafarers.