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Sri Lankan Diaspora contribution facilitation and strengthening This project aims to facilitate and strengthen contributions that can be made by overseas Sri Lankans to the country's ongoing reconciliation process through investment and technical assistance by providing a platform for joint deliberations between policy makers, overseas Sri Lankans, business community, and civil society on incentive mechanism and policy recommendations.
Supporting Brazilian adaptation to climate change Support the improvement of the National Adaptation Policy, aimed at implementing measures to reduce climate vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
Supporting ease of doing business in Turkey A Turkey EU Custom Union Agreement promotes policies aimed at increasing the ease of doing business. The project aims to provide a comprehensive impact analysis of a modernised, extended and deepened EU – Turkey Customs Union on the Turkish economy which will help inform Turkish businesses.
CRIMINAL RECORD SHARING Digitise Paper CRO and Finger Print Records on Montserrat to enable a full exchange of criminal convictions with the other OTs and the UK, allowing the UK to ensure holders of British passports with convictions are identified
Fighting impunity and accessing justice in Burundi. This project aims to reinforce the capacity of local actors in Burundi to fight against the impunity of perpetrators of international crimes and to strengthen the Rule of Law in the country
Preventing sexual violence in Colombia This project creates a network of women victims of sexual violence and professionals to support and empower victims in five regions of the country (Putumayo, Nariño, Bolívar, Cesar y Meta) for the prevention of sexual violence, both in conflict and post conflict scenarios.
Improving judicial integrity in Madagascar. This project aims to help improve judicial integrity in Madagascar by empowering key Malagasy anti-corruption agents through three in-country visits led by two legal experts from the International Senior Lawyers Project - UK (ISLP-UK). Their task will be to build the capacity of the members of the Malagasy Reform Commission for Judicial Integrity in order to implement an inclusive and mutually supportive framework in which to develop a strategy for improving judicial integrity.
Administrative cost of ODA projects in India Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in India
Creating advocates for Freedom of Religion or Belief in developing countries This project will equip post-graduate students in the UK with an in-depth understanding of the importance of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB), and to empower them to become advocates of FORB in their universities and home countries.
Capacity building for the improvement of business environment, structural and regulatory reforms in Montenegro Capacity building for the Council for Improvement of Business Environment, Structural and Regulatory Reforms in their efforts to tailor the public administration in Montenegro to the needs of businesses and citizens.
Improved urban governance through capacity-building workshop(s) for city officials and elected Representatives of Local Govt. in the State of Karnataka. India Sensitising civic authorities to adopt a systems-based approach to Urban issues to address quality of life issues and highlight the UK's offer on SMART cities and urban governance expertise. India
Empowering Black Women To Tackle Racism And Sexism In Brazil To strengthen and empower young black women's groups to advocate against and tackle their human violations rights through capacity building, mobilization hubs and the digital platform Alyne: Em defesa das mulheres negras.
Tackling corruption in Commonwealth countries This project will produce a scoping study and recommendations for Commonwealth countries to tackle corruption.
Discussion of how the Sustainable Development Goals are being evaluated This project brought together regional development and evaluation expertsto develop evaluation methods and partnerships
Promoting green finance in China through the G20 study group This project aims to support work to gain agreement by the G20 to call for greening of the financial system, included in the 2016 G20 Communiqué and an ongoing agenda of work. The formation of a study group co chaired by the Bank of England & the People's Bank of China, will help develop policy proposals recommending financial reforms to promote private capital in the green finance sector.
Establish a new model of Smart Urban Regeneration in Panama Establish a new model of urban regeneration and infrastructure development to catalyse economic revitalisation and improved social cohesion.
Build capacity among young leaders in Nepal to create a better business environment and make economic development a central part of policy The project aims to train a cohort of young individuals to become assistants, who will support young leaders across different political parties on policy research. This is to encourage political leaders/parties to invest in institutionalizing a research division within their operational structures to ensure evidence-based economic policy making in Nepal.
Promote sustainable livelihoods for youth in Eritrea This project will provide increased access to vocational training for Eritrean youth in order to ensure they have the necessary skills to participate in the economy which will in turn contribute to the wider development of the Eritrean economy.
Building capacity within Thai law enforcement to protect Thai children from online sexual exploitation This project will increase arrests of those in Thailand using the internet to view indecent images of children by engaging with Thai and international partners.
Promoting Gender Equality in Morocco Through Female Political Participation This project will support women's rights by strengthening female political participation in rural areas of Northern Morocco through capacity building of 14 female elected officials in local governance, female issues and local management.
Tackling Violence Against Women And Girls In The Middle East And North Africa This project will encourage political leadership, legislative reforms and regional cooperation in order to produce a safer environment for women and girls.
Supporting participation at the Human Rights Council by Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States Support for a voluntary fund to enable participation by least (ODA) developed countries and small island developing states, at the Human Rights Council
Countering domestic violence in ODA eligible country This project will protect women and children's rights against domestic violence in a developing Asian country. This will be achieved through improving the model of prevention and intervention into domestic violence, and drawing on international experiences of legislation and practice.
Discussion on trade negotiation, facilitation and finance in the Commonwealth This project brought together senior international trade experts from the Commonwealth to create a clear and optimistic vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in least developed countries.
Capacity building for young leaders to promote regional stability in SE Asia Working with the UK's International Institute for Strategic Studies, to help members of a new generation of strategic thinkers from the ASEAN region engage more closely in policy-relevant debate over some of the most important strategic challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region.
Promoting effective safeguards for prisoners' rights during pre-trial detention This project aims to tackle the use of forced confession and other forms of ill-treatment during criminal pre-trial detention in China's criminal justice system through a pilot project working with the police bureau in Yunnan Province in China. It is expected that the project will provide a frame of reference for further amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law in China.
Promoting women's rights in India This project aims to raise awareness of sexual harassment and safety among college students and adolescent girls in Hyderabad and to enable them to perform a safety audit of the city.
Programme of fellowships at the John Smith Trust This project aims to support good governance, social justice and the rule of law through delivery of a fellowship programme targeting future leaders from a range of fields and countries across the Former Soviet Union.
Promoting economic growth and opportunities in China by identifying best practice and policy issues in new energy innovation This project will support Chinese economic growth looking at best practice for innovation within the new energy sector one of its "Strategic Emerging Industries" sectors identified to drive economic growth.
Develop policies for sustainable water use in China Help China to improve its record of sustainable water use in the Jiangsu power sector. This project supports better energy and water resource policy planning by producing an analytical support tool for decision makers.
South East Asia Maritime Disaster response initiative Support to South East Asian states to co-operate on Maritime Disaster response issues leading to a more effective regional and co-ordinated approach to Maritime incidents
Promoting efficient use of natural resources in the Black Sea Region through the empowerment of the female workforce To promote UK values and development objectives by raising awareness of sustainable consumption and production methods whilst building the capacity and skills of women workers in the Black Sea Region
Assess the opportunities for development and prosperity in Southern Africa To establish a baseline and develop analysis to guide UK aid interventions aimed at accelerating economic growth in the Southern Africa region.
Preventing sexual violence in Colombia providing support to women survivors This project will expand and strengthen the "Network of Women Victims and Professionals" to implement prevention plans for sexual violence in 11 regions of Colombia. It will support and empower victims of sexual violence get access to justice and referral pathways. It will also implement a communications campaign to raise awareness regarding sexual violence in Colombia.
Promoting prison reform in Jamaica The project assists the Jamaican government to strengthen their ability to house prisoners in Jamaica as well as foreign national offenders. The project will allow UK experts to visit Jamaica to work with the government on prison reform and a prisoner transfer agreement.
Promoting a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in Moroccan schools The project supports reform in the Moroccan school system through funding educational activities (such as building awareness of proper standards of behaviour) which promote transparency and integrity in selected state schools. The project is intended as a pilot that could be funded nationally by the Moroccan Ministry of National Education if successful.
Promoting the standardisation and transparency of tax administration in China This project will use a pilot in Guangdong province to enhance the ability of China's tax policy makers to develop clear tax collection guidance. This will enable the Chinese government to apply tax laws and regulations in a fair, uniform and transparent manner.
Defending freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief in ODA eligible country The project will conduct a series of workshops on international standards on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion or Belief, particularly on countering hate speech with civil society and key government stakeholders.
Increase National Assembly expertise on parliamentary best practice Strengthen Venezuelan parliament's institutional capacity by running UK expertise sharing workshops for members of the Venezuelan National Assembly. It will focus on parliamentary structure, decision making and transparency.
A research study into radicalisation in the Bangladeshi prison system. This project will develop an understanding of radicalisation in the Bangladeshi Prison system to help inform future UK policy focus on Countering Violent Extremism work and protecting UK security interests.
Strengthen Brazil's openess to trade. Improve trade openness by effectively negotiating the removal of trade barriers and increasing efficient market access, creating the conditions for an increase in trade flows
Raising awareness around reparations and truth in Sri Lanka through translation into Sinhala and dissemination of a land rights documentary Raising awareness around reparations and truth in Sri Lanka through translation into Sinhala and dissemination of a land rights documentary
Improving Air Safety in Nepal to provide benefit to British Tourist and Nepalese People To provide the current head of accident investigation for Nepal, Joint Secretary Suresh Acharya, with the training he requires to be able to competently lead accident investigation within Nepal. The project will provide air accident investigator manager to the head of the department to be able to effectively manage the investigation of air accident.
Roundtable discussion on the impact of rape on women and children born of rape The project brought together experts and victims from conflict affected countries to address social stigma and exclusion
Building Women's Leadership through Education for Rights and Development Support 16 women to complete their Masters degree course at local universities, in a field relevant to development and women's rights. Also the provision of leadership training to create a cadre of women who lead change in different sectors in Cameroon including science, technology, law, gender and development. This project supports UK objectives on women's participation in decision-making, human rights and development.
Address human trafficking in North-East India by building capacity of stakeholders using Information Technology solutions The project aims at building capacities of young stakeholders from different professions and background including law enforcement, prosecutors, information technology, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) media and business professionals from North East India to visit the UK with the objective to develop capacities to strengthen their knowledge on the use of information technology in addressing human trafficking in the North-East.
Supporting green airport construction in China This project aims to promote green airport construction in China through introducing UK green airport related policy, standards, rules, regulations and business solutions.
Promoting Democracy and Good Governance with Youth in the West Bank Promoting democratic engagement and good governance in West Bank by building capacity of politically-engaged youth leaders from different political and geographical backgrounds to advocate and engage politically with Palestinian Authority
Promoting peace and economic development in Africa This project provided support to Chatham House to enable the organisation to promote peace, prosperity and partnership in Africa through the provision of high quality policy advice and the sharing of diplomatic best practise.
Improving the justice system in Guatemala This project will support the implementation of the National Dialogue Towards Justice Reform in Guatemala. It will promote the discussion, and seek the approval of concrete reforms to the justice system, thus contributing to the fight against impunity and corruption; guaranteeing judicial independence; and strengthening Guatemalan justice institutions.
Engaging with Philippine policy makers, business and educators to demonstrate the mutual value of transnational education (TNE) to the Philippines and UK. This project will bring together UK experts and members of the Philippine Congress among others to improve the status of transnational education in Malaysia.
Political Consolidation for Social Peace: Road map towards resolving the issues of Alawites, Kurds and seculars in Turkey The project aims to identify how to remove obstacles to greater inclusion of Alawites, Kurds and secular groups in politics.
Strengthening Prosperity and Stability in a Vulnerable Community in Lima through English Language Training and Teaching This project will improve language learning for 1600 students in Manchay through delivering education best-practice training and language training for 8 teachers.
Promoting debate on climate change choices in Indonesia Create platforms and opportunities to revitalise engagement with, and discussion of, the recommendations of the new Climate Economy report, tailored to Indonesia's domestic context, with the aim of informing the thinking of policy makers and those in positions of influence.
Counter Piracy Trust Fund Support to UN Capacity Building initiatives in Somalia and East Africa to improve the safety of seafarers and economic opportunities for the regional maritime industry
Supporting democracy in Sudan To support democracy in Sudan by improving legislative scrutiny, oversight and responsiveness to citizens by the Sudanese Parliament
Promoting interfaith issues through capacity building training of graduate-level students by influential faith leaders The project aims to promote inter-faith understanding and co-operation of principles amongst graduate-level students, through 6 capacity building training programmes across several cities in India.
Building government capacity in Georgia This project provides a phased programme of support to the Georgian government, delivered by the UK Government Communications Service, to develop the professional capabilities of staff and Ministers to coordinate its messaging and set out its programme and priorities to the public.
Promoting UK China co operation in clean coal technology and carbon abatement technology. This project will support the National Development and Reform Commission in adopting a fair and transparent market oriented city gas pricing mechanism.
Accelerating Carbon Capture and Storage in Western China Accelerate Carbon Capture and Storage in Western China, and identify early opportunities for CO2 utilisation and storage in the Sichuan Basin.
Scoping visit to support post storm reconstruction in Dominica This project supports a scoping study which aims to establish a plan to inform Dominica's recovery from tropical storm Erika.
Promoting an independent judiciary in Botswana This project supported a series of debates chaired by a British barrister with young people, key stakeholders and the public about the importance of a strong, independent judiciary in a modern democratic system, helping to address concerns about the role of executive power in decisions about Botswana's courts. The project led to the establishment of peer to peer relationships for future development.
Assisting the Cape Verdean government with a review of their National Security Strategy This project will provide the Cape Verdean government with guidance around the revision of their National Security Strategy. This has enabled the revision of the existing model to more effectively combat evolving threats on a national and international level. Cape Verde is an important partner in the fight against drug trafficking from Latin America.
Extending South African expertise in renewable energy investment throughout the Southern Africa region Through research and direct engagement identify opportunities to adopt or adapt South Africa's approach to renewable energy elsewhere in the region, in turn leading to legislative and regulatory reforms to facilitate investment in renewable energy across the Southern Africa Development Community.
Supporting the development of a low carbon construction supply chain in China. To deliver a business and technical case for building on the Gui'an Innovation Park which showcases low carbon building materials.
Promoting integrity in public procurement in Madagascar. This project will help tackle corruption, and restore a level-playing field, in public procurement through a constructive dialogue amongst the public authorities, private sector representatives and civil society in order to enhance transparency and accountability.
Programme to strengthen the Senior Pacific Police Leadership Programme 2016 This project aims to strengthen the rule of law by training members of the Senior Pacific Police in strategic leadership, enabling them to carry out their roles and lead the force more effectively.
PROMOTING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND RECONCILIATION IN SOMALILAND PROMOTING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND RECONCILIATION IN SOMALILAND
Strengthening leadership among disenfranchised young people to enable them to participate fully in political processes to advocate for social inclusion and development in Mindanao This project will support disenfranchised and excluded young members of society to contribute towards peace and development in the country, and promote political participation, including through a programme with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and Congress of the Philippines.
International conference to address improving citizens' participation and direct democracy A project enabling an English election expert to attend an International Conference "We the People; Citizens' Participation and Direct Democracy" to share best practice, engage in debate and formulate conclusions on the best way to establish legal mechanisms to increase citizens' participation and direct democracy in Albania.
Supporting fiscal policy reform in China to work towards a green economy This project will support Chinese policy makers to adopt a series of preferential fiscal and taxation policies and financial measures aimed at delivering a greener economic and energy structure.
Administrative Costs of ODA Projects in Lebanon Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in Lebanon.
Reducing sexual violence in South Sudan This project will establish women's peacekeeping teams in two counties in South Sudan. It aims to achieve a sustainable reduction in sexual violence in Aerial and Rumbek counties.
Strengthening and improving the capability of the Bolivian Anti Narcotics Police to detect and interdict drugs being shipped in containers Bolivia is the 3rd biggest producer of cocaine which is often shipped in containers to Europe and the UK. This project will up-skill the Bolivian authorities in the detection and interdiction of illegal drugs be shipped in containers.
Promoting political stability in central Asia This project aimed to initiate cooperation between Kazakhstan and leading British analytical centres and think tanks specializing in the fields of strategic studies and foreign policy in relation to the Central Asian region. This would promote the establishment of a strong network, strengthen expert capacity and efficiency, and enable the development of new forms of cooperation through joint research projects, internships and conferences.
Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the Colombian mining sector This project promotes knowledge of the human rights impacts of mining gold and construction materials and develops tools for their prevention, mitigation and access to non judicial remedies with the government, mining companies, community based organisations and civil society organisations. The project supports an evidence based strategy and policy document on access and use of non judicial remedy to human rights grievances delivered to the Colombian government.
Strengthening state owned Engineering Faculty capabilities in technology transfer in Uruguay To provide capabilities in technology transfer platforms based on University of Liverpool best practice examples in order to boost the productive sector in Uruguay.
Promoting an effective intellectual property regime This project will work with local officials, research institutes and businesses in Shenyang to shape policy development and the effective implementation of an intellectual property framework that encourages innovation and creativity.