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Activity documents storage and retrieval 2 Funding under this initiative supports the collection and organising of activity documents making them more accessible to AusAID staff through the Horizon online catalogue and SharePoint. These documents represent the permanent record of AusAID's program activities in accordance with the Archives Act. TKS also collects activity documents to build on our corporate knowledge of lessons learnt and examples of good practice. These expenses include the printing and binding of electronic documents and the contracting of staff to undertake a range of tasks such as sorting, indexing, shelving, and cataloguing and providing appropriate storage of, and access to, AusAID's activity documents. The total value of this initiative is $25,000 over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Namati - Global Legal Empowerment Inititiative Namati is an international non-government organisation, supported by the Open Societies Foundation and DFID, focused on legal empowerment which aims to strengthen the capacity of communities to protect their rights and to hold public institutions accountable. Funding under this initiative aims to strengthen legal empowerment approached to justice and development through extensive empirical research, building a community of practice network, and helping to project civil society voices into government and donor development policies. The total value of this initiative is $0.8 million to be expensed during the 2011-12 financial year.
MTR-Financial Services for the Poor Strategy The Financial Services for the Poor Strategy seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of Australia's aid program by providing a coherent framework to guide the Australian Government in achieving its goal of increasing financial services to the poor in developing countries. The objectives of the Mid-term Review are to: assess the performance of the Financial Services for the Poor programs against both the four outcomes in the Strategy, and AusAID's overarching goal of poverty reduction; assess the performance of Financial Services for the Poor programs against Consultative Group to Assist the Poor's SmartAID criteria; and make recommendations on how AusAID might improve its implementation of the Strategy to better achieve its goals by 2015. The total value of this initiative is $0.2 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
OCHA Core Funding (May 2017 - June 2018) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) plays an indispensable role in the international humanitarian system as the convener and facilitator of a range of important coordination functions in humanitarian preparedness and response including humanitarian financing, strategic response planning, information management, inter-cluster coordination, and response preparedness. Australia has been a longstanding supporter of OCHA and is a member of the OCHA Donor Support Group. The total value of this investment is $20.0 million over 2 years, starting 2016-17.
Asia-Pacific and the Global Fund- Regional Report The Asia- Pacific and the Global Fund- An Aidspan Regional Report (the report) will provide a concise yet comprehensive portrait of the Asia Pacific region, examining the underlying public health, human rights and vulnerability issues that could challenge or compromise the effectiveness of Global Fund-supported programming. The analysis will review the major fiscal constraints and health system capacity issues that underlie many of the region’s problems, mapping those issues and threats as closely as is possible to the Global Fund supported programs. An accompanying short film will be developed which will raise awareness of key challenges faced in ensuring Global Fund grants are spent as efficiently and effectively as possible in the Pacific region in a visually striking and intellectually engaging way. The short film will bring to life the human story behind problems of accountability and transparency in Papua New Guinea, adding impact to Aidspan’s written report and engaging a wide a
Women, Peace and Security - Implementing UNSCR1325 The Women, Peace and Security - Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 initiative supports Australia's implementation and commitment to women, peace and security and supports two key objectives: to develop portfolio of activities on violence against women, including sexual violence in conflict; and to support work on women, peace and security. The total value of this initiative is $9.2 million over 5 years, starting 2010-11.
Food Security Through Rural Development 09-10 Funds to support the design, implementation and tracking of programs relating to three components of AusAID's $464.2 million multi-regional Food Security Through Rural Development 2 (FRRD2) initiative: enhancing agricultural productivity through greater investment in agricultural production and research; improving rural livelihoods through support making markets work for the poor; and building community resilience through social protection programs. The total value of this initiative is $0.9 million over four years, starting 2009-10.
Queen Diamond Jubilee Trust The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust aims to provide an enduring tribute to Her Majesty's dedication to public life through investing in charitable projects that will make a real and lasting impact on the lives of people throughout the commonwealth. Australia's contribution to the trust  will be used for Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible activities in accordance with the policies of the Commonwealth in relation to the Australia Development Cooperation Program. The total value of this initiative is $5.8 million over 4 years, starting 2011-12.
ICCIDD Core Funds 2010-11 Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental retardation and brain damage. Serious iodine deficiencies during pregnancy can result in stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, and congenital abnormalities such as cretinism. This initiative provides core funding to International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency (ICCIDD) to assist developing countries to put in place and maintain systems for ensuring sustainable optimal iodine nutrition. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $0.6 million expensed over the 2010-11 financial year.
Management of the Global Mine Action Program Funding under this initiative supports the Global Mine Action program, specifically program management and technical support, and other related tasks in delivering the Burma aid program. The total value of this initiative is $85,000 expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
ADF 12 (11th Replenishment) - Core investment The Asian Development Fund (ADF), the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) concessional financing arm, provides assistance to the ADB's poorest member countries. The priorities for the 11th ADF replenishment (known as ADF 12) for the period 2017-2020, include gender equality, infrastructure, private sector development, governance, and climate change.  ADF 12 also includes dedicated funding for disaster risk reduction.  Australia has been a leading supporter of the ADF and has retained an 11 per cent burden share and status as the second largest donor with a contribution of $468.5 million.
Commonwealth Fund Technical Coop 2016-17, Part 1 The Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC) provides technical assistance to Commonwealth countries and is administered by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is a voluntary fund where members contribute resources according to ability.
RHS Centre Administered Staff Payroll &#38;#38;#38; Oncosts This investment will cover staffing salaries and oncosts for DFAT staff using Administered program funds.
2014 World Food Programme WFP Emergency Assistance The World Food Programme (WFP) is Australia's largest humanitarian partner and one of the highest performing multilateral agencies funded by Australia. WFP plays a critical role in the international response to crises through the provision of food assistance and logistics and telecommunications support, as well as working to improve nutrition globally. Funding under this investment supports WFP's operations in priority countries identified by Australia, including costs associated with the purchase, transportation and storage of commodities in response to emergencies. The total value of this multi-country initiative is $28.0 million expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
UNFPA GPRHCS- Reproductive Health Commodities The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Global Programme to Enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security (GPERHCS) aims to improve sexual, reproductive and maternal health by increasing access to affordable, quality reproductive health commodities. GPERHCS provides financial support for countries to manage supplies of reproductive health commodities and strengthen their health systems. Australia's contribution to GPERHCS will support activities with a focus in the Asia Pacific region which will help countries in the region to improve access to a reliable supply of contraceptives, condoms, medicine and equipment for family planning, prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and maternal health. The total value of this investment is $2.95 million expensed in the 2013-14 financial year.
Protection in Humanitarian Action The Protection in Humanitarian Action program supports global activities to protect people affected by natural disasters and human-induced crises under the Protection in Humanitarian Action Framework. This includes global level activities focused on improving gender quality, disability inclusion, and  prevention of and response to sexual and gender-based violence in emergencies. The activity also includes activities aimed at promoting compliance with international humanitarian law. The total value of this investment is $6.2 million over 3 years, starting 2014-15.
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CHOGM 2011 - Cwlth Dev and Small States Meeting Funding under this initiative supports the non-Commonwealth Foreign Ministers from developing small state and attendance of one accompanying official from a developing country to attend the Commonwealth and Developing Small States meeting at CHOGM 2011. The total value of this initiative is $0.7 million to be expended during the 2011-12 financial year.
UN Development Cooperation Forum Symposium Australia in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social affairs (UNDESA) with host the Development for Cooperation Forum Symposium in Brisbane with approximately 100 delegates in attendance. Outcomes form the Symposium will feed into the Un Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio20+) and the Development Cooperation Forum in New York. The total value of this initiative is $1.8 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
CAMP - Small Campaigns The CAMP Small Campaigns initiative supports a range of targeted communication campaigns and activities to deliver key messages to identified audiences, and achieve AusAID's external communication objectives, including topics such as volunteering overseas, AYAD documentary, community call to action, and relief in sight touring. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 million over 2 years, starting 2008-09.
IAEA voluntary assessed core contribution The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an independent specialized agency. It's mandate is to Promote the peaceful, safe and secure use of nuclear energy in support of sustainable socioeconomic development, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA activities are done on national, regional and interregional levels and comprise one or more of the following elements: experts, equipment and materials, fellowships and scientific vistis, and training courses. Funding under this investment represents Australia's voluntary assessed core contribution to the IAEA Technical Cooperation Fund (TCF). The total value of this investment is $4.4 million over 3 years, starting 2013-14.
Aid Harmonization and Program Management Support The Partnership for Development Results supports the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to coordinate the harmonisation among international donors to Cambodia in order to promote partnership the achieve development results. The objective is to promote aid management capacities and partnerships in order to achieve improved development outcomes, as part of the Paris Declaration and ACCRA. The total value of Australia's contribution to the fund is $2.6 million over 8 years, starting 2010-11.
Office of Development Effectiveness 2008-09 The Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) was established to monitor the quality of and evaluate the impact of Australian Government aid interventions, specifically to: accurately and consistently meeting responsibilities to the Minister, DG, Parliament and the public; fourteen upgraded country / regional strategies and report on performance through the Annual Program Performance Updates (APPUs); ensure that credible systems are in place to assess performance across the majority of the aid program; high quality and relevant evaluations influencing policies and programs; establish the ODE as an authoritative voice on development effectiveness in the Australian and international community. Included in this will be funds to support advisory staff, including the Principal Advisers for Aid Effectiveness and Performance Assessment as well as other support staff as required. The total value of this initiative is $3.1 million over 3 years, starting 2008-09.
Communications Administration Communications administration costs such as subscriptons and service provisions.
ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled -Benchmarking The ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD) strengthens national capacity in less-resourced countries to remove barriers faced by persons with physical disabilities, by fostering sustainable, accessible and quality physical rehabilitation services and promoting inclusion. The SFD was created in 1983 following a resolution of the Red Cross Movement in 1981. The ICRC's SFD is an integral part of the ICRC strategy in physical rehabilitation. The SFD enables the ICRC to provide follow up physical rehabilitation assistance in former ICRC Operational projects, thus promoting long term services and return on investment. Funding under this initiative represents Australia's contribution to the SFD valued at $1.0 million to be expensed during the 2013-14 financial year.
Contracts Management Levy Administrative Support The Contracts Management Levy Administrative Support will support the provision of specialist procurement advice to assist in setting strategic direction, design and execution of interventions, conduct of procurement assessments of partner government systems and monitor performance of activities, and refine procurement components of AusAID's guidance related to the assessment and use of partner government systems. The total value of this initiative is $0.5 million over 2 years, starting 2011-12.
Business Engagement Practice Guide The  Business Engagement Practice Guide aims to strengthen engagement with Australian businesses and will serve as an implementation document, setting out why engaging with business is important and providing aid staff with practical advice and models for engagement. The total value of this initiative is $45,000 over 2 years, starting 2012-13.
WoG Liaison &#38;#38;#38; Deployment Support 2009/10 Funding under this initiative support the development of a 'rules and tools' package for managing whole of government aid liaison, deployment and support. The total value of this initiative is $50,000 to be expensed during the 2009-10 financial year.
Monitoring and Evaluation for the DRR Policy Establishing a new measurement tool or updated Performance Assessment Framework to enable AusAID to capture the right information to measure performance against the DRR Policy into the future.
Law and Justice Evaluation Funding under this proposal will support the publication and delivery of final milestones for ODE Law and Justice Evaluation, including: Solomon Islands case study; Pacific discussion paper; synthesis brief and thematic brief; and professional design and editing of reports. The total value of this imitative is $40,000 expensed during the 2012-13 financial year.
UNFPA Core Contribution The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a key organisation supporting progress towards global achievement of the health and gender equality targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. It assists countries in collecting, analysing and disseminating population data, and supports developing policies and programs on gender and maternal health, particularly reproductive health, including family planning, safe motherhood, HIV/AIDS prevention, gender-based violence and promoting gender equality. UNFPA also provides technical guidance, training and support to its partners in the field. Funding under this investments represents Australia's annual core voluntary contributions to support the implementation of its Strategic Plan 2014-2017, valued at $9.2 million to be expensed during the 2015-16 financial year.
ADF XI - Core Grant for conditional pledge The Asian Development Fund (ADF) is the highly concessional lending arm off the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADF is a crucial financing source to help ADF member countries overcome development challenges. ADF contributions have helped countries increase economic growth and expand the access of women and children and the poor to quality education and health care, reliable electricity and other social services, as well as economic opportunities. The Fund is replenished every four years. Funding under this initiative represents Australia's core grant contribution to the ADF conditional pledge and is valued at $22.8 million covering the period 18 June 2013 to 30 June 2022.
UNFPA Core Funding The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) promotion of the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. This is done through major national and demographic surveys and with population censuses. The data generated are used to create programmes to reduce poverty and address issues concerning the rights of particular minority population groups. One of their aims is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect. The UNFPA supports programs in more than 150 countries, territories and areas spread across four geographic regions: Arab States and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Funding under this initiative represents Australia's core contribution to the UNFPA valued at $57.5 million over 5 years, starting 2008-09.
GPC Administration 2010-12 The Gender Policy and Coordination Administration 2010-11 initiative supports the integration of gender equality within Australia's international aid program. Activities supported under this initiative include: administrative costs of the Ending Violence Against Women adviser to design activities in supporting the ending of violence against women; editing, design and printing costs of the new gender policy; publication of the 10th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 and publication for International Women's Day; seminars and events such as the Gender Focal Point Workshop and ACFID workshops. The total value of this initiative is $0.3 million over 2 years, starting 2010-11.
Strategic Innovations Partnership with Google The innovationXchange seeks to capitalise on the expertise of new partners, catalyse innovative approaches to international development, maximise returns on Australian Official Development Assistance (ODA) and ensure sustainability by supporting market-driven solutions. The Google Impact Challenge Technology Against Poverty Prize is a $500,000 grant to up to four organisations as part of the Google Impact Challenge 2016. The prize encourages non-profits registered in Australia to explore new ways of delivering social impact internationally, using technology. innovationXchange's partnership with Google also supports the social impact participation of new, major technology player in Australia’s primary region of strategic interest, the Asia-Pacific.
Corporate Reporting Suite Design and develop a Corporate Reporting strategy to enable;

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Economic and Public Finance Program Support Funding under this initiative supports the Economic and Public Finance program, specifically program management and technical support costs for implementation of economic and public finance aid activities; support for in-country implementation , oversight and reporting; and to undertake scoping, design, monitoring and evaluation, technical input into development of country strategies; program review; development of monitoring frameworks, and other related tasks in delivering the economic and public finance aid program. The total value of this initiative is $0.1 million over 3 years, starting 2009-10.
Whole of Government Liasion and Deployment Support 2008-09 The Whole of Government (WoG) Operations Section is undertaking several projects in the 08/09 financial year to review key guidelines and protocols under the various WoG programs. The activities are to improve the efficiency of the programs administration and management to support improved aid delivery to developing countries. The total value of this initiative is $30.0 thousand expensed in financial year 2008-09.
UNAA Partnership The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to informing the community about the work of the UN and seeking to advance the goals of the UN in Australia and around the world. The UNAA engages Australian citizens in the work of the UN through a range of activities, including education programs and advocacy work. The UNAA also works in five countries in the Pacific – supporting volunteers establishing local UN Associations and running Model UN Conferences for high school and tertiary students. Funding under this initiative provides support to the UNAA for events for World Humanitarian Day and UN Day in 2012. The total value of this initiative is $0.2 million to be expensed during the 2012-13 financial year.
Global Education Curriculum Support The project is to support the publication and distribution of global education curriculum materials. The global education materials for primary and secondary schools in Australia support the teaching of global education in Australian Schools. The total value of this initiative is $0.2 million over 2 years, starting 2009-10.
Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty Funding under this project will provide assistance to states parties to implement the Arms Trade Treaty and to meet their reporting requirements, particularly with regard to their annual arms exports and imports. The total value of the investment is $0.2 million to be expensed during the 2015-16 financial year.
IDA17 Forgone Principal on Grants The International Development Association (IDA) is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. The IDA is a member of the World Bank Group and complements the existing the existing International Bank for Reconstruction and Development by lending to developing countries which suffer from the lowest gross national income, from troubled creditworthiness, or from the lowest per capita income. Funding under this initiative represents a contribution to IDA17 forgone principal on grants. The total value of this initiative is $7.15 million to be expensed over the period 13 June 2014 to 30 June 2017.