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Covid-19 WHO-Joint Incident Management Team Liaison Convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Joint Incident Management Team (WHO-JIMT) brings together humanitarian and development actors to support the COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts in the Pacific.
This activity funds the position of a technical advisor based in Suva to act as NZ's liaison to and provide specialist advice to the WHO-JIMT. The Liaison will also be called upon to support New Zealand's Suva post on their bilateral vaccine support to the Government of Fiji.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Technical Advisory Support This Activity supports the contracting of expertise to provide support to the Insights, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to deliver high quality Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL); including the delivery of high quality fit-for-purpose MERL frameworks for country strategies, 4 Year Plans, Sectors and Themes and ensures the monitoring, evaluation and research policies, system, procedures, processes and guidelines supports the delivery of high quality MERL products.
First 1000 Days Phase 2 (2022 – 2026) This Activity builds on and augments the gains of First 1000 Days Phase 1, in improving child and newborn nutrition and care, and has an increased focus on improving routine immunisation rates. The Activity continues to prioritise delivery in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Vanuatu and also includes a component of wider support to the region to combat vaccine preventable disease outbreaks.
PIDC Direct Support (A12884) Support to the Pacific Immigration Directors Conference, which is a forum for the heads of immigration agencies to meet and share information, and develop a programme of work aimed at strengthening the integrity of members’ border systems.
Design of Pacific Maritime Safety Programme Stage Two This Activity will contract consultant/s to undertake the design of the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme Stage Two. The consultant/s will provide a high quality Activity Design Document that follows New Zealand Aid Programme business process requirements
Transforming Island Development through Electrification and Sustainability (TIDES) The Transforming Island Development through Electrification and Sustainability (<strong>TIDES</strong>) is a private sector led renewable energy investment and market development fund for the Pacific. It targets underdeveloped segments of the market, including commercial and industrial consumers, micro-grids for rural/outer island communities, and small Independent Power Producers.
Trade: Increasing the Benefits from Pacific Trade MFAT's funding will ensure that Office of the Chief Trade Adviser (OCTA) continues to provide high-quality, independent, and appropriate support to Forum Island Countries (FICs) so that the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus trade agreement maximises economic development and social development opportunities for FICs, mitigates economic and social threats, and results in long-term sustainable economic development for the region.
Climate Finance for Community Resilience: Tearfund New Zealand In this Activity, Tearfund New Zealand will build community resilience to the impacts of climate change and improve livelihoods and food systems in Fiji and Vanuatu focusing on the inclusion of women and girls and good governance. Climate change adaptation will be supported through implementing climate resilient agriculture techniques and natural resource planning seeking to improve biodiversity outcomes/ecological services.
The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand - Resilient and Sustainable Eye Care in the Pacific This Activity will support resilient and sustainable eye health care in the Pacific through a focus on addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on eye care treatment; strengthening eye care planning and delivery to be more inclusive (including more reliable and comprehensive data); and building the platforms required for developing sustainable national eye health systems.
Annual Assessment of Results - 2021 The Annual Assessment of Results provides an independent quality assurance of MFAT’s internal activity monitoring system. This will be the fifth annual assessment of results. This assessment provides the evidence behind MFAT’s performance Indicator “Percentage of Activity Monitoring Assessments (AMAs) and Activity Completion Assessments (ACAs) rated as robust (as assessed annually by the independent Annual Assessment of Results)”
Build Capacity for Teachers, School Leaders and Teacher Aides for Inclusive Education This activity will work with national and regional teacher training institutions and other stakeholders to improve pre-service and in-service training for teachers, school leaders and teacher aides to improve inclusive education practices in classrooms in Fiji, Vanuatu, Niue, Cook Islands and Tonga.
Scholarship management - pre-scholarship To select and support scholars with the appropriate skills prior to deploying for their New Zealand Scholarship.
North West Pacific Renewable Energy: Engineer to Contract Services This Activity will identify how New Zealand can most effectively contribute to achieving the energy priorities of Micronesian countries through providing technical assistance and support for renewable energy generation.
The Activity will also oversee the construction of the three Northwest Pacific solar photo-voltaic plants and one in Nauru.
International Vaccine Certificates for Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau This activity facilitates the inclusion of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau to come under New Zealand’s European Union Digital Covid Certificate (EU DCC) third country status, which means that they could issue digital verifiable certificates demonstrating proof of vaccination for international travel.  The project is split into two main areas:
<ul>  <li>Engagement with the European Union to expand NZ’s third country status (led by MFAT)</li>  <li>The technical integration onto the NZ system (MOH led)</li> </ul>
Climate and Biodiversity-Smart Marine Spatial Planning & Marine Protection This activity provides support to five countries (Niue, Solomon Islands, Palau, Kiribati and Cook Islands) to help build capacity for locally-led approaches to climate and biodiversity-smart marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protection.  Additionally, multi-country projects aim to build capacity and capability for MSP through development of training resources, indicators for MSP, research into traditional knowledge and customary practice and data management frameworks.
STTS & ELTO Management Fees 23/24 This Activity enables Education New Zealand, operational managers of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme, to contract out the Short Term Training Scholarships and English Language Training for Officials schemes. This Activity represents the pass-through costs which go to third party suppliers and are not paid to or for individual scholars.
Maritime New Zealand Memorandum of Understanding The Activity follows Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) Phase 1 (2011-2015), and responds to the maritime safety issues through the following five broad components:  Maritime safety awareness raising and engagement;  Maritime sector regulatory framework;  Maritime sector training;  Vessel and navigational safety improvements; and Environmental and Search &amp; Rescue.
Transport: Pacific Aviation Regulatory Support: Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority provides aviation security support to Pacific Island civil aviation regulators to ensure their airport security meets international standards.
Managing Invasive Species for Improved Climate Resilience Support Pacific communities to adapt to the increasing impact of invasive species with climate change:
<ul>  <li>Pacific communities thrive, supported by healthy ecosystems (natural and agricultural);</li>  <li>Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are making informed decisions and implementing actions directed at invasives management; and</li>  <li>NZ-Pacific partnerships are improving food security and reducing disaster risk through a focus on invasive species management.</li> </ul>
Speaker Series The Speaker Series will develop the capability of MFAT, NZ Inc. staff and partners involved in delivering New Zealand's overseas development assistance and international cooperation for sustainable development. It brings experienced practitioners, researchers and policy professionals to present to the Pacific and Development Group, wider-Ministry, government agency, and partners' staff to share insights, learning, and best practice in international cooperation.
NZDRP Syria 2017 - Save the Children, Multi-country Delivery of humanitarian assistance by a New Zealand NGO (through the New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership) as part of the Syrian regional refugee response in 2017.
ASEAN 2023 Trade Policy Short Course The Trade Policy course will be offered online to 30 participants, part-time over 4 weeks. Content will cover trade reforms, supply chains and digital trade, trade agreements, indigenous and sustainable trade, labour migration and inclusive trade, and future trends.
Management of the Scholarships Programme Scholarships are offered to citizens of 112 countries to undertake tertiary study and short term training in New Zealand and, for Pacific citizens, in the Pacific region. The primary geographic focus of the New Zealand Scholarships Programme is the Pacific and ASEAN regions. Priority themes and sectors are agreed with the partner country or region.
Scholarships management - on-scholarship To monitor and support scholars to ensure they have access to appropriate on-scholarship services so that they successfully complete their New Zealand Scholarship.
Agriculture: Improving farm and post-farm gate pra Agriculture vocational training and capacity building has emerged as a recurring theme/component in many of  the Aid Programme’s new agricultural activities. The emphasis on training reflects
Multi-country - Partnerships and Funds Appraisal and Design Pre-approved contractors with relevant expertise to input into both: the appraisal of applications received under both of the Sustainable Development Fund and New Zealand Partnerships for International Development; and the provision of design support for approved activity concepts.
Regional Pacific - Project Manager Pacific Maritime Safety Programme Project Manager plans and manages the activities under the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme in Kiribati, Tonga and Cook Islands
Public Perceptions Research This research is intended to establish a current understanding of the New Zealand public’s awareness of, and confidence in, the government’s development co-ooperation efforts, and their support for and awareness of specific development issues.
Climate Change Programme - Invasive Species Management for Climate Change Adaptation This Activity will support Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to adapt to the increasing impact of invasive species with climate change. Future state outcomes of this work include:
<ul>  <li>Pacific communities thrive, supported by healthy ecosystems (natural and agricultural);</li>  <li>PICs are making informed decisions and implementing actions directed at invasives management; and</li>  <li>NZ-Pacific partnerships are improving food security and reducing disaster risk through a focus on invasive species management.</li> </ul>
Pacific Regional - Land Information New Zealand South West Pacific Hydrography Programme Partnership with Land Information NZ to carry out Hydrographic Risk Assesments in Pacific Island countries.
ADB Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Phase IV Asian Development Bank's Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Phase IV is a five-year rapid response technical assistance initiative that promotes private investment, improved access to finance, increased numbers of businesses, reduces the costs of doing business, and encourages competition and private sector participation in markets dominated by state owned enterprises.
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Scholarships Programme Monitoring, evaluation, research and learning endeavours for the New Zealand Scholarships Programme. Through increased knowledge and understanding of the impacts of Scholarships, incremental improvements to the programme can be made in order to gain greater value from the investment.
Regional Audit Support - PASAI and OAG - 2019-2024 <ul>  <li>Core funding to the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) to deliver its 2014-24 strategy.</li>  <li>MOU with the New Zealand  Office of the Auditor General funding to support the PASAI Secretariat and to provide twinning support to Cook Islands and Samoa.</li> </ul>
Just Play Plus Sports Programme Working with the Oceania Football Confederation New Zealand to implement a further phase of their successful Just Play Programme in the Pacific region.  Delivered by teachers in schools and by community volunteers, it engages children through active participation in an organised series of interactive football sessions based around a structured curriculum.
Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP) The Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme focuses on developing a range of disaster risk finance products, particularly at the household and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprise level, by partnering with the private sector.
Scholarships Policy Development and Design New Zealand provides a wide range of scholarships to around 112 countries around the world; including multi-year and single-year academic awards at postgraduate and undergraduate level in New Zealand and at Pacific tertiary institutions, through to short-term training awards for vocational and skills-based training. This activity provides support for Scholarships Policy development and design.
New Zealand-Pacific Partnership on Ocean Acidification This activity builds on the “International Workshop on Ocean Acidification” co-hosted by NZ, the US and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and therefore includes broad application across the Pacific region.
This activity also supports communities in Kiribati, Tokelau and Fiji to better adapt to the impacts of climate change-induced ocean acidification through support for research and community based adaptation actions.
English Language Training for Officials (ELTO)  ASEAN Expenses New Zealand provides a wide range of scholarships to people from more than 80 countries around the world; including multi-year and single-year academic awards at postgraduate and undergraduate level in New Zealand and at Pacific tertiary institutions, through to short-term training awards for vocational and skills-based training.
Council for International Development Strategic Partnership 2021 - 2026 The Council for International Development (CID), is the umbrella organisation for the International Development NGO Sector in New Zealand. MFAT holds a strategic ongoing partnership with CID, and through this five-year Activity funds sector  capability building and humanitarian coordination.
Pacific Regional - Money Pacific: Pacific Remittances and Financial Capability Project To increase understanding of and access to financial services and products within the Pacific region through a targeted financial capability programme, building knowledge of the financial sector in the region and by fostering partnerships with Pacific central banks and Government Departments.
Transport: Pacific Maritime Safety Programme 2 The Activity follows Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) Phase 1 (2011-2015), and responds to the maritime safety issues through the following five broad components:  Maritime safety awareness raising and engagement.  Maritime sector regulatory framework.  Maritime sector training.  Vessel and navigational safety improvements.  Environmental and Search &amp; Rescue
PF 1-225 Pacific Multicountry - Ola Fou Pasifika Youth Development Project Working with Youth Cultures and Community Trust New Zealand to build the capacity of youth workers in five countries in the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) to lead the development of young men and women in the Pacific.
Pacific Laboratory Quality Assurance This activity will provide improved quality health laboratory services in the Pacific region with in-depth and targeted support in Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.
Trade: Send Money Pacific The New Zealand Aid programme and AusAID have been supporting the Send Money Pacific (SMP) (www.sendmoneypacific.org) web-site since 2009. SMP compares the total costs for sending money (parcels of $200 or $500) from Australia, NZ and the USA to eight Pacific countries  (Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu and PNG)
Climate Finance: Low Emission Climate Resilient Development Phase 2 This Activity aims to support Pacific Island countries to develop climate change related strategies, policies, and planning frameworks which are necessary to anticipate, plan, and counter some of the impacts of climate change, and transition their economies to a low-carbon future. It is essential for governments to develop climate response plans in order to meet their UNFCCC Paris Agreement commitments, prioritise investments, and leverage climate financing from multilateral and other donors.
English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) ASIA Management Fee Management services for the delivery of organisation and training for scholars from specific ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste and Mongolia. Courses normally held in NZ, but a additional service is currently being provided ie alumni refresher course.
Pacific Justice Sector 2021-2026 A new suite of regional support to the Pacific justice sector, consolidating previous activities to strengthen the formal and informal justice sectors. Support areas include: access to justice; case management and efficiency; reporting and transparency; capacity and access development (including targeted support for women in the judiciary); and human rights. This Activity will provide opportunities for increased coordination and a strengthened NZ Inc. presence in this important sector.
Scholarships Programme Operational Management Phase 2: Education New Zealand Delivers Interim State This Activity, following on from the Scholarships Improvement Project and Outsource Phase 1: Transition, aims to have the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme operationally managed by Education New Zealand in its interim state until the future state has been fully designed. The deployment of improvements that move the MNZSP towards its future state will be considered during this time.
Council for International Development (CID) 2018 - 2021 (A13137) This Activity helps to support the Council for International Development's effective liaison and coordination role as the umbrella organisation for New Zealand international development non-government organisations. Activity support includes communication, advocacy and outreach activities on development issues, public events, development sector training, research and secretarial support for the CID Humanitarian Network.
He Manawa Tītī Scholarship: Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu This Activity aims to provide leadership and experiential training to emerging leaders from Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu through a 12 week course delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand in early 2023.
This scholarship was announced by Minister Sio as part of the reparations suite accompanying the Dawn Raids apology in August 2021. The four countries included in this Activity were identified by the Minister as those of the communities most adversely impacted by the Dawn Raids.
Addressing Climate Change Loss and Damage - design, delivery and evaluation This investment provides financial support for the design, delivery and evaluation of 4 Activities addressing loss and damage arising from climate change impacts in the Pacific. This will support implementation via 3 bilateral activities with Pacific partners and a Pacific regional activity that address loss and damage from the adverse impacts of climate change. Engagement will prioritise Vanuatu, Tuvalu, RMI, and a Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) programme.
Scholarships Selection and Operations Management - Tertiary Selection management services relating to tertiary scholarships applicants and recipients including promotion, psychometric testing, selection, course counselling/placement advice, English Language testing and pre-departure support.
Climate Change Programme - Building resilient systems for integrated water resource management This activity will introduce integrated water resource management (IWRM) approaches into local, national and regional systems to improve water security.
Its goal is to increase resilience to climate change by supporting Pacific Island Countries to effectively manage water resources through:<ul>  <li>Pacific Island countries are implementing more integrated approaches to water resource management; and</li>  <li>Effective national and regional coordination enhances investment in the water sector.</li> </ul>
Pacific Regional - PCTRADE: Customs PC Trade is a simple computer based software system designed by Statistics NZ to capture the trade statistics. The system is installed in six Customs Offices and 12 Statistics Offices across the region. On-gong training and help-desk support is provided by Statistics New Zealand.
Pacific multi-country: Ministry Of Primary Industries Enhancement of biosecurity and quarantine ser Working with the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Biosecurity and Landcare Research to deliver an integrated programme of work collectively aimed to enhance biosecurity and quarantine services in the Pacific. This will lead to improved access for fresh products in export markets, and improved protection of crops and the environment, thereby contributing to increased economic growth in the Pacific region.
2017 Famine Response - Africa and Yemen Funding support, including through the New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership, to address on going humanitarian needs in the Greater Horn of Africa and Yemen.
Regional: Customs Leadership Programme A structured customs leadership programme with both training and mentoring components. The programme is being piloted in the Cook Islands, and then gradually rolled out to selected Pacific Island Countries and Timor Leste.
Volunteer Service Abroad Volunteering for International Development Programme 2023-2025 This is a two-year Activity with VSA that supports New Zealand volunteers who possess the necessary skills and abilities to help build local capability and capacity of government and non-governmental organisations in the Pacific, Timor Leste, and Cambodia. The assistance that VSA volunteers provide helps receiving organisations to deliver on their development outcomes and on the Sustainable Development Goals. The activity allows VSA to rebuild its programme back to pre-COVID-19 numbers.
Share Learning: Insight products A range of initiatives/products that will provide useful insights to assist Pacific Development Group and its partners to utilise evidence in their decision making, programming, and practice.
Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions 2022-2025 This Activity will provide core funding (for three years) to the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) in line with their Strategic Plan to increase the number of Pacific Island Countries NHRIs and Strengthen the existing NRHRIs in the Asia-Pacific Region. The aim is to increase the accountability and transparency of Asia-Pacific Governments in meting human rights obligations.
PF 9-548 Improving Pest Management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles in Solomon Islands and PNG The Activity will provide the necessary combination of tools and strategies that are required to effectively manage the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB-G). A new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach will be designed to bring together a combination of scientifically proven control methods into a single package that can be effectively implemented by the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to protect their coconut and oil palms.