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Development events around the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games The UK Government organised a range of events around the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to advance the work of the Brazilian Government and civil society on climate change and the environment, education, paralympic legacy development, and human rights. The events also promoted the UK's interests in these areas, and contributed to promoting trade and investment between the UK and Brazil.
Diversifying Brazilian energy sector supply chains Develop improved skills and capabilities in the Brazilian oil, gas and shipbuilding sectors to help create new supply chains and increase diversification.
Tackling radicalisation and extremism in Indonesia To strengthen civil society's role in countering radicalisation and violent extremism in Indonesia through intensive communications and media campaigns.
Human Rights Training for young people in Bursa Action to promote UK values among young people in Turkey, by raising the awareness of and providing training to 150 students in Bursa on human rights, and encouraging them to become advocates for tolerance and peace.
Understanding the dynamic political context in Ethiopia to inform HMG programming Understanding the dynamic political context in Ethiopia to inform HMG programming
Improved employment opportunities for young people in Vanuatu This project aims to improve economic prosperity in Vanuatu by improving employment opportunities for people through training. The project will focus on vulnerable women, former prisoners and young people.
Preventing the Use of Torture In Africa This project will strengthen African regional approaches to prevent torture and strengthen their linkages with and support to domestic efforts to criminalise torture in Nigeria, Tunisia and Namibia. This will be achieved by working with the Committee to Prevent Torture in Africa to collect information and to engage civil scoiety and senior government officials.
Proactive Prosecution Workshop to strengthen rule of law in St. Lucia This training course will inform the Director of Public Prosecutions and police prosecutors how to pro-actively manage cases, the skills required for case building, how to prosecute drug conspiracies and sensitise the prosecutors about money laundering and how the DPP's can assist investigators with asset recovery.This project will be delivered to DPPs and police prosecutors (total of 15 people) to ensure a sustainable improvement in the St Lucia criminal justice system. The project increases the ability of the prosecutors to prosecute serious and organised crime effectively. This will ultimately serve to reduce the level of organised crime in these communities and reduce the impact on the UK.
Capacity Building support to Kenya Maritime Police Unit Maritime Law enforcement training to Kenya's MPU (Maritime Police Unit) to help protect their blue economy against crimes at sea and encourage more trading opportunities in the Maritime Sector.
Smart City Development in Belo Horizonte Using UK expertise, Belo Horizonte develops public policies to improve urban infrastructure and sustainable urban development, creating a model to be replicated in other Brazilian cities.
Strengthening capacity of NGOs who are working with refugees to improve knowledge and awareness among refugees of access to rights and services. The project will allow better access to rights by the refugees, improved services provided to refugees and better perceptions on refugees in Turkey which are expected to weaken motivations for irregularly crossing into the EU and UK and to strengthen integration in Turkey.
Support the application of best practice as part of China's urbanisation Support the introduction of UK green travel strategies and practice in the development of China's urban transport policy framework
Promoting good governance in Montenegro by strengthening government strategic communications Drawing on UK expertise, this project will develop the strategy, structures and training in government communications. The result will be more alignment of activity across different ministries, transparency in decision-making, and improvement in the quality of information citizens receive. The project will also help improve Montenegro's international messaging as it becomes a member of NATO.
Promote and embed the sustainability of Argentina's economic reform programme Compare experiences with South Africa and provide economic background to inform the design of economic transformation policies in Argentina to facilitate the achievement of accession to the OECD
Strengthening Judicial Independence, rule of law and transparency in Costa Rica. This project aims to educate and create awareness on rule of law and transparency in Costa Rica by disseminating the findings of Arias & Munoz's (regional legal and business services firm) study on judicial independence.
Promoting LGBT Rights by training and establishing new volunteers for existing support networks in Southwest China. This project will train volunteers in South West China so they can set up and operate LGBT support networks to better combat discrimination, leading to a more inclusive and transparent society.
Training for ODA countries on the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms UK Contribution for ODA countries to attend training for Government Officials run by the Secretariat of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods & Technologies. The workshop introduced participants to the latest international practices in the field of export control, licensing and enforcement.
Tackle child labour by ensuring child rights in brick kilns Link children of brick kiln workers with schooling and associated services so that they are removed from work in brick kilns
Diversion of Arms China This project will prevent Diversion of Arms, Dual-use Goods and Technologies by working with Chinese counterparts to share experience and discuss priorities.
Strengthening Government Communications in Mongolia, enabling it more effectively to attract overseas investment and increase exports To strengthen the Government's ability to communicate effectively internationally in order to increase foreign investment and exports in support Mongolia's development objectives
Support for an independent Media Hub in Belarus This project will build a platform for independent journalism in Belarus, supporting growth and greater independence. This project will also provide training opportunities for media professionals by facilitating discussions about best practice and professional standards.
Doing business successfully in Cuba To share the UK's expertise in enterprise policy and better regulation so as to help increase growth and employment in the independent sector in Cuba and promote greater economic welfare.
Turkey: Increasing respect for the human rights of vulnerable groups in Turkey To promote UK values by raising public awareness and supporting human rights of vulnerable groups focussing specifically on strengthening networking and communication at local, national and regional levels
Develop education, research and innovation in South East Asia Improve education, research and innovation in South East Asia by developing targeted collaborations with leading knowledge organisations and experts. This project involves research collaboration in Burma, vocational education reform in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines, innovative maths teaching in Cambodia and university collaboration in Laos.
Reconciliation across the new generation in Iraq This project brings together Sunni, Shia and Kurdish children in order to promote reconciliation and engagement through the next generation in Iraq. It will also help to strengthen the educational infrastructure allowing more children, particularly girls, to benefit.
Supporting climate change mitigation in Turkey The Woodland Carbon Code is the UK standard which provides an independent verification, validation and assurance about the levels of carbon sequestration from managed woodlands and their contribution to climate change mitigation. This project aims to establish a similar system in Turkey.
Improving Uganda's capacity to prevent sexual violence in conflict. A project to train members of the Ugandan army, police force, medical professionals, civil society and journalists on the identification, investigation and documentation of sexual violence in conflict situations.
Enhancing economic development in Laos by developing the tourism sector, using UK expertise The project will fund three UK academics to run training workshops on tourism marketing and development in Laos. This will enhance the Lao tourism strategy 2016/17. Tourism is the major sector in the Lao economy for job creation and therefore provides the most significant potential to contribute to poverty reduction.
Countering Violent Extremism By Developing Youth Literacy in Gaza Tackling the risk of extremism and countering those seeking to radicalize youth in Gaza by providing alternative extra-curricular opportunities. Supporting the human rights of vulnerable and at-risk children in an underserved area of Gaza
Strengthening Cyber Security in Indonesia This project will provide a comprehensive “National Cyber Security Policy Review and Recommendations” for the purpose of protecting Indonesia's Critical National Infrastructure.
Tashkent good governance This project will support government efforts in introducing effective digital services that result in increased transparency and reduced corruption practices by learning best international experience.
Develop climate financing in Chile Develop options for financial instruments to increase low carbon investment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Building capacity in civil society This project will build capacity in civil society to work effectively with government by engaging with all stakeholders and providing them with education, training and relevant expertise.
Strengthening civil society capacity to deliver reform and improve standards in Azerbaijan. This project will kick-start civil society efforts to address the poor levels of road safety in Azerbaijan by targeting taxi drivers and children. This engagement will allow for improved access to authorities to tackle more difficult issues and equip civil society to campaign for further reform.
Building capacity in the Bosnian civil service This project supports the development of a new strategic framework for the training of civil servants to allow them to improve state structures.
Supporting Turkey in establishing a Green Bonds Market Project aims to foster a green bonds market in Turkey in order to secure the necessary funds for low carbon projects. This will be conducted through undertaking a broad engagement process of Turkish public and private sectors and knowledge exchange from UK.
Provide training and complimentary activities to the LGBT community an underrepresented minority group to increase their inclusion in Dominican society This project aims to advance human rights, democracy, and governance in the Dominican Republic through the venue of strengthening the political participation of LGBTI people in the country by increasing the number of members from the LGBTI community participating in the democratic process.
Supporting biodiversity and sustainability in Nepal This project aims to create links between the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh and Nepal in order to develop local capacity in protecting and improving biodiversity.
GREAT Debate : Support India's development goals through debate on priority topics among Indian's Next Generation university students. The project will engage with India's brightest up and coming students- by sharing the UK's expertise in key priorities areas like climate change, technology, urban issues, smart cities.
Supporting under-represented black and female advocates in South Africa This project will build the technical skills and ethical standards of black and female advocates (a significantly under-represented group at the bar) to the highest levels, particularly in courtroom advocacy.
UK-Pakistan bilateral discussion to facilitate transition to civil authority This project brought Pakistani civil society experts to the UK to discuss governance, capacity building and economic development in conflict environments, to facilitate transition to civil authority.
Combating corruption in Sri Lanka This project aims to bolster Sri Lankan anti corruption work through developing a UK programme with the Serious Fraud Office for four Sri Lankan officials.
Analysis of Civil Society and Civil Service Capacity across the Former Soviet Union region A scoping study to identify priority opportunities for supporting a resilient civil society and building capacity and capabilities in civil services, and other governmental bodies charged with delivering democratic reforms across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Tackling Radicalisation In Nigeria To work for the de-radicalisation and the re-integration of young people who have been exposed to violent extremist groups, therefore reducing the risk that they become violent and a danger to peace and stability in Nigeria and beyond. It will do this by setting up community forums, training prominent villagers on how to de-radicalise and mentor young people returning to their communities, and teaching these young people professional skills.
Increasing Literacy, Language and Entrepreneurial skills for affected youth in the poorer areas of Belmopan This project will provide at risks youths in the poorer areas of Belmopan with oppurtunities to increase their standard of living and encourage self sustainability through academic excellence and entrepreneurial training.
Promoting democracy in Serbia This project promotes democracy in Serbia through the deployment of mobile election monitoring teams during the 2016 elections.
Tackling extremism in Commonwealth countries To promote a new alliance between faith based universities to develop practical means of promoting tolerance, respect and objectivity amongst their staff and students
SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE, LEGAL REFORM AND THE RULE OF LAW IN RWANDA The project will promote equitable access to fair justice for the poor by bringing legal services and dispute resolution mechanisms near to the poor through equipping 80 paralegals with the technical skills required to provide better services in terms of information, education, juridical orientation and accompaniment. The project will promote equitable access to justice for indigents and reinforce the technical skills of paralegals in order to enable them provide better services at the grassroots. The project will enable paralegals to refresh and understand new and amended laws, trained and acquire skills in legal interpretation, procedural skills to be able to accompany cases to courts of law.
Administrative costs of ODA projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of UK strategic aims in Bosnia.
A series of Chevening scholar hosted policy debates on topics of key national development concern including the Mindanao peace process, health, disaster risk reduction management and renewable energy. This project aims to support good governance in the Philippines by stimulating public policy debate across a broad range of areas, including universal health coverage and renewable energy.
Ending demand for Ivory, leading to a reduction in the Illegal Wildlife Trade in Africa, and a more sustainable economy in China To educate young Chinese, especially university students, on the harmful effects of the illegal wildlife trade, so they can influence others, thereby reducing demand in China for ivory
Tackling Corruption Summit Supporting the organisation of a local Summit, based on the London Tackling Corruption Summit, to raise awareness and discuss future actions to tackle corruption with key Angolan stakeholders, including Government, business and Civil Society.
Defining a chemical and solid waste regulatory framework in Colombia This project advises the Colombian government on its management of chemical and solid waste according to global standards. Colombian accession to the OECD, which is conditional on this, would create more favourable conditions for businesses in Colombia.
Strengthening the role of women in Maldivian society- This project will support capacity development for women by enhancing HfW's ability to deliver effective programmes. This project will support capacity development for women by enhancing implementer - Hope for Women's ability to deliver effective programmes through the development of a long term strategy, use of extrnal experts, implementation of the strategy and material to complement this work.
Promotion of Global Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards and management training to increase sustainability of rapid urbanisation in South West China Our project aims to support China's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development - leveraging the UK's BIM policy and management skills in low carbon, energy-saving and sustainable development for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries. Our project will mainly include UK-China collaboration under the ‘One Belt One Road OBOR initiative on infrastructure; and provision of high quality BIM management training to help improve local and national BIM practise and its development in Southwest China.
Promoting emissions reduction in China by demonstrating a sustainable approach to waste water management This project will provide Chinese policy makers with a better understanding of a sustainable approach to urban waste water management and its emissions reduction potential. The project will introduce best practice adopted by the UK.
Support to the Presidency of Tunisia (Prime Ministry). This project will continue to work on the reform of the PM's office, Chief of Staff Office and the new Ministry of Public Administration, Governance & Anti-Corruption to increase the Tunisian Government's capacity to deliver reforms and to improve public service delivery.
Strengthening tax collection and customs transparency in Guatemala. This project identifies the effects of smuggling and illegal trade on the Guatemalan tax collection systems and proposes efficient and effective tools to strengthen transparency and accountability in the responsible regulatory bodies.
Promote female participation in business and political life in Bolivia This project will promote female participation in business and political life by funding the attendance of a Bolivian representative at the "Week of Women Conference" at Wilton Park and Women Summit and Awards in London.
Human Rights Education in Solomon Island Schools To develop an understanding of human rights and the international rules based system in the next generation of Solomon Islanders, thereby promoting peace and stability in the country and Solomon Island support
Strengthening civil society in Belarus To build support and sustainability of civic activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) in local communities of Belarus, through promotion and recognition of community leadership and CSO activities in the media.
Supporting Georgian government strategic communications This project delivers bespoke media training and coaching for selected Georgian government Ministers, to support consistent and transparent communication of government policy to the public.
Strategic assistance to Tunisian security sector. Support democratic reform of the Tunisian security and justice sector, increasing its efficiency and effectiveness through supporting: i. the development of ministerial and national strategic plans for key security threats (CT, CVE, borders); ii. the development of a formal NSC structure/system, as requested by Presidential Security Adviser; iii. enhancing strategic capabilities to create these plans and lead reform.
Promoting education in Panama To support development of skills among Panama's school children through involvement with public speaking competitions between schools, promoting participation and supporting delivery.
Enhancing Lebanon's rule of law This project will strengthen Lebanon’s ability to successfully investigate suspected criminals in accordance with human rights and international law to mitigate societal and economic impact.
Building capacity in the Bosnian civil service This project provides training for civil servants at the local and regional level on the technical requirements of the EU Accession process.
Promoting inter faith dialogue to reduce conflict Building on a similar project led by the Archbishop of Canterbury during his visit to Ghana, this project gathered religious leaders and local chiefs in Ghana's most volatile region, the Northern Region; promoting open dialogue, confronting the threats of radicalisation and ensuring a network in place to report any potential security threats.
Promoting agricultural development in Cameroon This project will help develop agriculture and the local economy in the conflict affected northern region of Cameroon through improved sorghum yields, better management skills and use of a fair trade compliant supply chain to take advantage of trade opportunities with food beverage companies.
Supporting and strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention Through Comprehensive National Legislative Development and Regulatory Frameworks Assistance to ODA Countries The purpose of this project is to assist ODA States to develop and adopt the necessary laws and regulations to implement their obligations under the Biological Weapons and the Chemical Weapons Conventions, as well as the related provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1540, in order to introduce appropriate controls related to dual-use material, reduction of risk related to biological and chemical terrorism and prevent and/or punish the proliferation of biological and chemical weapons.
Promoting justice and reparations for survivors of wartime sexual violence in Bosnia Herzegovina Improving mechanisms aimed at delivering justice and reparations for survivors of wartime sexual violence in Bosnia Herzegovina.
Tackling corruption with a focus in Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala Leveraging The Un Human Rights System To Contribute To The Global Fight Against Corruption And The Realisation Of Sustainable Development Goals 2016.
Analysing scenarios for Ethiopia’s stability and development This project will provide an analysis of the possible developments in Ethiopia following the announcement of the State of Emergency and the impacts for the work of Ethiopian Governments in promoting stable pro-poor growth.
Supporting UN Security Council efforts to prevent, manage or resolve intra-State conflicts (ODA) Project provides a forum for conflict-affected non-state parties to brief and exchange views with UN Security Council members outside of formal UNSC meetings
Investigating sexual and gender-based violence and prosecutions in Cambodia Supporting Accountability and Restorative Justice Mechanisms for Sexual Violence Perpetrated during the Khmer Rouge Regime in Cambodia
Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) interventions in African states The project essentially performs practical interventions including Small Arms & Light Weapons (SALW) destruction in Swaziland and Burkina Faso; SALW storage in Somalia, ammunition destruction in Democractic Republic of Congo; and SALW marking in Sierra Leone.
Building A National Torture Preventive Mechanism In Morocco This project will work with the Moroccan authorities in building an effective, independent and transparent Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) National Preventive Mechanism in Morocco through multi-stakeholder training sessions, dialogues and an effective communications campaign.