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Engaging young leaders in the Caribbean to promote good governance, accountability and democracy This project brought together young leaders from the Caribean to promote democractic participation and civil society
Enhancing public awareness, influencing legislation and improving the training of lawyers in support of promoting the use of jury trials in Kazakhstan This project aims to increase take up of the right to jury trial in Kazakhstan through producing a series of videos aimed at raising awareness of this right among the general population and policy-makers, producing a manual for lawyers on the conduct of jury trials, and training 15-20 practising lawyers at each of three training sessions in different major cities. This is an opportunity to use UK experience and expertise in jury trials to strengthen governance and rule of law in Kazakhstan.
Promoting political reform in Georgia This project seeks to provide regional media outlets with the means to report objectively on issues related to Georgia's social and economic reform agenda, including in minority ethnic languages.
Preliminary feasibility study to promote sustainable urban mobility solutions in Panama Implement a pilot project to test urban mobility solutions in Panama, promoting a more sustainable transport network.
Fighting corruption and promoting transparency by supporting local authorities and elected officials. The project aims to facilitate elected officials' advocacy to improve legislation related to corruption and transparency. It also aims to promote citizens' access to information and participation at the local level.
Reform India's food testing standards to help drive economic development in the food sector The project will examine Indian food testing standards and procedures and make recommendations for making the processes more efficient which will reduce the costs of exporting food to India whilst improving standards.
Strengthen Colombia's capacity to implement international standards and regulations on workplace health, safety and major hazards. Support Colombia in strengthening occupational risk and environmental competences in the areas of chemical substances, risk evaluation, major hazards and infrastructure in the context of attaining OECD standards
Bolstering the healthcare system in India This project aims to increase awareness of potential radiological threats and suitable responses in the Indian healthcare sector and to disseminate the knowledge and good practice developed.
Protecting Migrant Labourers Against Abuse In Asia And The Middle East This project will strengthen international human rights institutions and improve the implementation of international human rights standards on labour migration in Asia and the Gulf. It will do this by supporting grassroots activists with training and technology to document rights violations and strengthen their advocacy campaigns for migrant rights at national, regional, and international levels.
Syria TracK II Dialogue Initiative AP This project will build consensus among key Syrian actors to achieve a legitimate, just, and peaceful political transition through organising structured dialogues where influential Syrians representing diverse constituencies can meet, voice their views, and agree on common positions.
Pursuing justice for victims of conflict-related violence in Asia, the Middle East and Africa Pursuing justice for victims of conflict-related sexual and gender based violence in Sri Lanka, Burma, Iraq and Uganda, by enhancing the capacity of civil-society actors to document and investigate conflict-related sexual and gender based violence, advocating for justice in courts.
STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY ON ISSUES OF MIGRATION AND COUNTERING EXTREMISM THIS PROJECT AIMS TO EDUCATE STRATEGIC CONTACTS WORKING IN MIGRATION AND COUNTERING EXTREMISM IN SUDAN THROUGH COURSES AND CONFERENCES IN ORDER TO COORDINATE WITH THEM ON THE UK MINISTERIAL APPROVED 'PHASED ENGAGEMENT' PLAN IN SUDAN ON AREAS OF MUTUAL INTEREST.
Assistance to the Tunisian Healthcare reform improving healthcare provision & increasing UK commercial opportunities Promote UK prosperity by providing UK commercial expertise to the Tunisian Ministry of Public Health to improve budget and resource management of pathology in Tunisia in order to improve healthcare and reduce deficit for improved economic stability, and create commercial opportunities for the UK by portraying the UK as a country that contribute to bringing the solutions that Tunisia needs for its development in a sector where the UK is not traditionally known for.
Building awareness and acceptance of LGBTI rights in Samoa To improve acceptance of LGBTI issues specifically, to improve social acceptance of the Fa'afafine community in Samoa and ensure government support, by developing a strategy and implementing outreach activities.
Strengthening the rule of law in China This project aims to influence the reform of the rule of law in China through dialogue and network building to broaden engagement .
Countering Violent Extremism in the Palestinian Camps by Transforming no-go Facilities into safe public spaces This project will promote stability among young Palestinian refugees by promoting refurbishing 'no-go' areas such as ex-torture facilities and rubbish dumps into safe public spaces for Palestinian youth, for sports, arts, music and culture.
Canning House Programme 16/17 - raising awareness and knowledge of Latin America To drive membership and facilitate business in Latin America; to help raise awareness and knowledge of Latin America via the Canning House Lecture and Conference
Promoting financial accountability in Montenegro To increase transparency and accountability of budgetary spending in Montenegro by empowering Civil Society Organisations to both participate in and perform oversight over decision-making processes.
Improve strategic and operational capacity of Brazil's cyber defences To improve strategic and operational capacity within Brazil's new Cyber Defence Centre (CDCiber) through sharing UK cyber expertise
Supporting democracy and rule of law in Kyrgyzstan through building the capacity of future leaders. Contribution to a Council of Europe project to deliver capacity building and professional legal training for new generation of public leaders in Kyrgyzstan.
Indonesian E-Public Consultation to increase public participation in policy decision making The project aims to strengthen good governance in Indonesia by increasing public participation in policy decision making processes. It will provide capacity building for National Law Development Agency (BPHN) officials and civil society, facilitating implementation of the e-Public Consultation initiative to international standards, and empowering civil society as active champions for public consultation.
Development of remanufacturing standards in China Development of manufacturing standards and policies to expand this sector and develop links with UK partners.
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization - Annual Associate Membership Contribution Annual contribution for the UK's associate membership of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization
Reducing Barriers to Growth in Jordanian Rural Communities Improve Human Rights in Jordan by giving disadvantaged Jordanian women skills to generate an income stream.
STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATION STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATION BY PROVIDING TRAINING ON DOCUMENT EXAMINATION, PASSENGER PROFILING AND IMPOSTOR TRAINING
Enhancing transparency and accountability within the South African Department of Home Affairs. This project will put in place a joint cooperation agreement with the South African Department of Home Affairs which will help the department to identify areas where it can make more information available to the public, including by identifying challenges associated with opening up information on sensitive issues .
Tackling violence against women and girls in Venezuela. Build the capacity of civil society and local government institutions to map and tackle gender-based violence in Venezuela, through the creation of a national observation and action network
Countering the root causes of violent extremism undermining growth and stability in China's Xinjiang Region by sharing UK best practice RUSI will organise a one day Track 2 Dialogue in Beijing bringing together UK experts on CVE with Chinese officials and academics working on these issues in Xinjiang to demonstrate the effectiveness of UK best practice in CVE and identify ways this can be adopted in China.
Enhancing security in Tunisia through strategic assistance to the Ministry of Interior The project supports the new government to implement strategic plans to make the security sector more effective, accountable and trusted, by consolidating strategic planning capabilities within the Ministry of Interior. It will also develop national level strategic plans, coordination structures and planning capabilities in other security ministries so that the Tunisian government takes a more efficient, coordinated and evidence based approach to security.
PROSPERITY & ENVIRONMENT: PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN THE BLUE ECONOMY SECTOR This project develops the opportunities for youth in Seychelles to gain experience in the Blue Economy industries in Seychelles and Mauritius, two of the key nations engaged in the sector. The host country benefits through the continued engagement of its population in the Blue Economy, trade development and technological and scientific opportunities in the future. In developing future sources of income for Seychelles, such projects in this industry also increase British influence in education and technological and scientific innovation, while expanding British interests in the sustainable development field.
Design Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Northeast Brazil Based on UK best practice, help Northeast Brazilian cities design and implement social infrastructure Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the health, education, waste management, and prison sectors.
Strengthening Lao PDR's policy on small and medium-sized enterprises in tourism and hospitality. The three research studies of this project strengthen Lao Government policy making, by supporting and informing current efforts by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism's to improve the business environment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Burma-UK-US Non-proliferation Dialogue and Training Build upon the first three Burma-UK-US Non-proliferation Dialogues to institutionalise and sustain non-proliferation discussions and cooperation among Burma, the United Kingdom, and the United States after the 2015 Burma general election and beyond; promote non-proliferation capacity building in Burma over the long-term with a focus on strategic trade controls; and help build a lasting non-proliferation cadre in Burma.
To provide funding to the Solomon Islands Paralympic team at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, thereby raising the profile of the team to improve public perceptions of disability The Paralympic team is significantly underfunded.  There is a keen desire to build on the success of the SI team who went to the London 2012 games and the High Commission continues to support the progress of the Para athletes who face significant difficulties in accessing support for their sports.
Promoting inclusive and stable societies in the Commonwealth To strengthen capacity, coordination and strategic approach of Commonwealth NGO networks to promote more inclusive and stable societies
Promoting Public Private Partnerships as a vehicle for Botswana's economic development. Review the readiness of Botswana to undertake Public Private Partnerships and prepare detailed implementation plan for the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to encourage the use of Public Private Partnerships where appropriate, providing opportunities for UK business.
Promoting environmental sustainability by improving China's ability to manage agricultural pesticides This project aims to provide Ministry of Industry and Information Technology with policy recommendations and work plan on the use of agricultural pesticides based on the UK's experience, which can mitigate food safety risks as well as water and soil pollution from agricultural productions in China.
Forum on financing in challenging environments This project focussed on realising and implementing the recommendations of the Addis Agreement on financing development through innovative partnerships between DAC members, international finance institutions and the private sector.
Improving cooperation on gender participation and equality in African peace building through event organised by UK and Japan. A UK-Japan organised event at the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Nairobi addressing how governments, experts and civil society can work together to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in African peacebuilding.
Consultations to develop the UK National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security An FCO-led global campaign, focussed on developing countries, to hold a series of in-country consultations with Civil Society Organisations to inform the UK's next National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Developing skills in agriculture and construction sectors for economic growth in Jordan Support to Syrians and vulnerable Jordanians in agriculture and construction sectors through job matching and skills development services to reduce poverty
Tackle cyber crime in Bangladesh and Pakistan and providing additional support to Nigeria Working with the Telecommunications sector in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nigeria to combat and investigate cyber crime. The project will improve the response in each country to instances of cyber crime, ensuring that the telecommunications sector assists with deterrence and investigations
Promoting accountability for sexual violence crimes and providing support to survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Promoting accountability for sexual violence crimes and building local capacity to effectively document and provide assistance to sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Improve the case of doing business in India This project involves a series of interventions aimed at helping India move up the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings, including: secondment of experts to central and state governments; work to identify gaps in the Indian system and potential areas of UK cooperation; exchanges of experts to help the Indian Government learn about best practices.
University & private sector mentorship for women's empowerment in Turkish business and academia. This project will bring together Leading Turkish women at all stages in their professional lives; fostering mentorship exchanges; establishing an alumni network and on-line educational materials
Capacity building of Law Enforcement Agencies to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when dealing with victims of human trafficking. The project aim is to build capacity of law enforcement agencies & Government and Non-Government Service Providers in West Bengal and building knowledge and skills of adolescent girls in Goa (major tourist destination) on child sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation, helping to strengthen the usage of rule of law encapsulated in international laws and protecting rights of victims of Human Trafficking for Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse.
Increasing food security and agricultural competitiveness in Colombia and Paraguay This project will support improvements in food security in Colombia and Paraguay through a pilot programme. It will improve agricultural competitiveness and create early warning systems for food production and supply.
Strengthening socio-economic development in Chile: Using UK expertise to promote low-carbon districts and shared street use in Chile To use UK experience to create a change in street use in Santiago by implementing a low carbon district with green transport infrastructure and data collection tools to raise civil society awareness of climate change and change people's attitudes towards sustainable transport infrastructure. Promoting the development of "Smarter" cities in Chile has the potential to generate further UK-Chile commercial and policy collaboration in the future.
Administrative costs of ODA projects in Pakistan Project facilitation costs covering planning, implementation and resources as part of ODA projects in Pakistan.
Counteract and Prevent Gender-based Violence in Belarus To enhance the comprehensive response to violence against women by implementing a legal and practical framework in line with international standards and the country`s commitment to counter violence against women.
Supporting the development of Public Service Media in Algeria. This project will focus effort on the online departments of Radio Algerie, EPTV and APS to help them provide attractive, public service-oriented, inclusive and relevant online platforms, and to have staff who are equipped to improve programmatic output which takes account of local audience needs and actively encourages audience participation.
Helping an ODA Eligible Country Improve Human Rights To strengthen the capacity of civil society in an ODA eligible country to engage in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review Process, thereby making it more likely that reforms and improvements can be implemented to the benefit of citizens.
Support Argentina's economic growth through enhancing its infrastructure financing Public-Private Partnerships capability Train the team which is in charge to design new ways to finance infrastructure projects, in order to support infrastructure investment in Argentina
Development of independent civil society in China This project aims to support the development of independent civil society in China through influencing new NGO legislation, training for NGOs working on key social issues including domestic violence and HIV, and promoting United Nations international human rights days.
Improving the access of Commonwealth Small States to UN institutions Contribution to maintain the Commonwealth States Offices in Geneva and New York, that provide facilities for small and vulnerable states to enable them participate more fully in international decision-making in multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation.
Promoting clean energy in South Africa Develop a feasibility study on community based renewable energy projects on impacted land to strengthen the South African electricity grid and as a sustainable solution to post mine life land use in areas with ownerless mines.
Contributing to Nepal's post-earthquake economic recovery through support to reconstruction of tourism infrastructure. This project will continue the restoration of the Visvesvara Temple in Patan Durbar Square, which was started in a previous bilateral project.
Grant to European Endowment for Democracy This project aims to enhance democracy and respect for human rights across the Former Soviet Union region through funding to the European Endowment for Democracy to disburse grants to democracy and human rights organisations.
Promoting efficiency in Chinese emissions trading This project will use UK expertise to help Jiangsu reduce its carbon emissions and boost economic growth.
Access to justice for refugee survivors of sexual and gender based violence This project will provide support to organisations who help Congolese and Burundian refugees in Rwanda, who have suffered sexual and gender based violence, to obtain legal identity documentation. This allows them to pursue their abusers in the courts.
Strengthening justice and torture prevention in Mexico To provide enforced disappearance and torture prevention training for Mexican judges, prosecutors and public defenders
Supporting economic development through the delivery of the first UK Trade Mission to Kyrgyzstan This project aims to promote economic development through enabling the country's private sector to engage internationally, combating corruption, and sharing UK expertise.
Strengthening the educational system in Jamaica This project will help to rehabilitate juvenile offenders through teaching them to use discipline and teamwork. The project will help them to transfer the lessons learnt to their everyday lives when they re enter society.
Improving Public Financial Management in Kyrgyzstan This project funded a World Bank project to deliver improvements to Public Financial Management in Kyrgyzstan
Fighting slavery and human trafficking by non-state armed groups Identify clear and actionable ways in which the international community can fight slavery and human trafficking by non-state armed groups and counter violent extremism.
STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF VENEZUELAN JOURNALISTS TO REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Use UK expertise to strengthen the capacity of Venezuelan journalists to report accurately on human rights through the use of digital tools
Protecting Human Rights Defenders In Colombia: Territorial process of guarantees for human rights defenders and peace building in Colombia The project will set up local coordination mechanisms called "Regional Guarantees Roundtables" in seven regions of Colombia, for consultation and dialogue between human rights defenders, local and national government and the international community. At the roundtables protection measures for human rights defenders will be jointly agreed; they will identify specific needs for protection, including those of women human rights defenders, and also contribute to monitor the human rights situation in areas highly impacted by the armed conflict, and where the peace agreements will be implemented
Delivering Economic Growth for Ghana Identify and analyse the current opportunities and constraints to doing business in the sectors of the Ghanaian economy where goods and services can be best directed for economic growth and opportunities for international businesses including UK businesses, and outline measures that could be taken to attract Foreign Direct Investment into these sectors.
Promoting best practice in environmental management and awareness of climate change in Uzbekistan. This project aims to raise awareness of, and integrate into domestic planning, climate change issues and water management. The project provides UK expertise to universities in Uzbekistan to enable the incorporation of environmental management training into university curricula in line with UK best practice and to reflect this practice in draft legislation.
Effective implementation of political finance legislation in Montenegro To assist the Anti-Corruption Agency of Montenegro in establishing an effective party finance monitoring mechanism that meets standards and embodies good regulatory practice.
Improving access to justice for victims of gender based violence among most vulnerable women and girls in China. This project will empower women access justice and legal officials more responsive to women's rights and needs through a workshop on awareness raising and capacity on gender based violence as well as through partnerships with a grassroots organizations.
Improved and secure access to potable water for DPRK citizens in Anbyon, Kangwon Province. This project will provide a secure supply of drinking water to a remote DPRK community, to tackle poverty in a closed society.
To strengthen democracy in Laos by identifying support required by the National Assembly in Laos. The project will identify priority areas for UK support to the Lao Parliament. The National Assembly (NA) will play an important role in Laos through continued integration into the rules based international system, and given the UK's world leading expertise in this field, the project will make a real difference to its emerging capacity