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1 Programme Evaluation Workshop Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 29/01/2016 Country Pacific Polynesia/multi-cou A management response was developed that refelcted a collective senior management response to the evaluation's recommendations. A facilitated workshop with senior leaders was conducted to develop the management response to the 2014/15 country programme evaluation synthesis report. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12458

2 A Pacific Humanitarian Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Relief co-ordination; protection and support services Start Date 27/07/2015 A practical and user friendly monitoring and evaluation framework, guidance and tools to monitor and evaluate New Zealand's humanitarian interventions in the Pacific. This will enable us to improve the effectiveness of our responses. The New Zealand Aid Programme plays a leading role in responding to humanitarian needs created by natural disasters in the Pacific, however, the effectiveness of New Zealand's humanitarian responses to date has not been systematically monitored or evaluated. This work will deliver a framework to assess the Aid Programme's humantarian response in the Pacific. Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12347

3 Agriculture in the Pacific Status Implementation Sector Agricultural research Start Date 24/11/2015 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou This research will provide a regional and country-by-country overview of the Pacific Island countries, including areas of greatest potential for NZ Aid Programme investment in PNG and Vanuatu. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12411

4 Agriculture: Pacific Agribusiness Initiative Status Implementation Sector Agro-industries Start Date 5/02/2013 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Increase the opportunities and financial returns to the Pacific from sustainable agri-products. This project is a multi-faceted agribusiness support initiative that would contribute to improving the overall productive capacity of the Pacific including through assisting with a select number of value chains for products in one or more countries. Potential interventions would span across the value chain including at the production level, the supply chain/logistics level, and the market level. Contractor Other Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $279, /14 $376, /15 $106, / / / /19 $762,683 Totals NZ-1-A11462

5 Aquaponics Literature Review Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Agricultural policy and administrative management Start Date 19/03/ /08/2014 The report shows that aquaponics is a complex, high-risk technology which is unlikely to be a feasible solution to either food security or economic development needs in the Pacific. The research explored whether and how aquaponics may be relevant to the New Zealand Aid Programme, particularly in the Pacific. Contractor Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget $7, /13 $45, / / / / / /19 $53,680 Totals NZ-1-A11501

6 Climate change: Mitigation and Adaptation Status Implementation Country Sector al research Pacific Regional/multi-cou Start Date 5/02/2016 This research will identify how MFAT should implement approaches to strengthening resilience through both targeted support and mainstream programming, and identify investment areas and opportunities that are likely to produce the best value-add or benefit. This research will identify how MFAT should implement approaches to strengthening resilience through both targeted support and mainstream programming, and identify investment areas and opportunities that are likely to produce the best value-add or benefit. Contractor Other Principal NZ-1-A12472

7 Country Programme Evaluations Status Implementation Country Pacific Polynesia/multi-cou Sector Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 9/12/2013 inform MFAT and its partners of improvements to be applied to future development of country programmes enhance the coherence of New Zealand s overall investment in these countries demonstrate achievements to our partners, stakeholders and taxpayers To assess the impact of the four country Programmes and how effectively they are being managed. The 2014/15 Programme evaluations will include the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and Samoa. Contractor Other Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ /14 $422, /15 $2, / / / /19 $424,202 Totals NZ-1-A11821

8 Education Support for Nauru Status Implementation Country Nauru Sector Education policy and administrative management Start Date 18/12/2015 Improved functioning of Nauru education sector and improved educational outcomes for Nauru children. This activity provides funding support to the Government of Nauru's (GoN) Department of Education and Training (DET) to implement its Operating Plan for Education 2016-June The funding will contribute to stabilising Nauru's education sector budget and support the continued developmental of the sector. Gov Other NZ-1-A12438

9 Education Support Naru Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Nauru Education policy and administrative management Start Date 1/07/ /09/2012 Improved functioning of Nauru's education sector and improved educational outcomes for Nauru's children and stabilisation of the education sector development programme. Direct budget support to the Department of Education and Training to deliver educaiton strategy Footsteps II meeting a funding shortfall. Covered curriculum development, pedagogy, human resource development, capacity development in management, planning and accountability, leadership development. Activity concluded, new follow-on s Activity underway since January 2014 Gov in Country Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / / / /19 Totals NZ

10 Education Support Nauru Status Implementation Sector Primary education Start Date 13/06/2012 Country Nauru Improved functioning of Nauru's education sector and improved educational outcomes for Nauru's children. Budget support to the Department of Education and Training for its education strategy Footsteps II and next strategy, managed through a delegated cooperation arrangement with Australia. All funds pooled with Australia. Gov in Country - Spend Forecast Budget $1,560, /13 $1,550, /14 $1,041, / / / / /19 $4,151,948 Totals NZ-1-A11142

11 Effective cross-cutting issues Status Implementation Sector Multisector aid Start Date 20/01/2016 Country Worldwide/Multi-Region To identify opportunities to strengthen development outcomes through more effective integration of crosscutting issues in the New Zealand Aid Programme. To identify opportunities to strengthen development outcomes through more effective integration of crosscutting issues in the New Zealand Aid Programme. Aid Type Region Other Contractor Other Principal Principal NZ-1-A12450

12 Evaluation of Fisheries Sector Work in the Pacific Programme Other Status Completion Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishery research Start Date 24/07/ /08/2014 Provided learning and lessons that has informed on-going, planned and future NZ Aid Programme's Pacific fisheries Activities. The evaluation covered Pacific fisheries-related Activities (regional, sub-regional or bilateral) funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and/or NZAID between 1 January 2003 and 30 June Contractor Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget $255, /13 $66, / / / / / /19 $321,650 Totals NZ-1-A11158

13 Evaluation of Police Work Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Worldwide/Multi-Region Security system management and reform Start Date 3/11/ /08/2013 Knowledge, accountability and lessons with regards to the police work undertaken under the New Zealand Aid Programme since An evaluation about the NZ Aid Programme's policing work in the Pacific and in fragile and conflict affected contexts. Aid Type Region Other Contractor Unspecified Principal Principal Spend Forecast Budget $234, / / / / / / /19 $234,038 Totals NZ-1-A10948

14 Programme Status Sector Evaluation: Lessons From Tax Revenue Reform in the Pacific Other Completion Country Public sector financial management Pacific Regional/multi-cou Start Date 29/08/ /08/2014 The evaluation will inform donors how better to support the design and delivery of tax revenue reform programmes in the Pacific. The evaluation will seek insights into the process of tax revenue reform in the Pacific over the past 10 years to inform improvements to how donors support the design and delivery of tax revenue reform programmes in the Pacific. Contractor Unspecified Partially Mainstreamed Principal Spend Forecast Budget $95, /13 $160, / / / / / /19 $255,469 Totals NZ-1-A11339

15 Fiji Country Programme Evaluation Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 12/10/2016 Country Fiji This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Fiji Country Programme can be improved, and it will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Fiji Country Programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact; the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Aid Type Third party project Region Pacific Contractor Other NZ-1-A12691

16 Fisheries Projects Programme Other Status Completion Country Nauru Sector Fishery services Start Date 30/05/2011 8/08/2013 Increased income generation in the fisheries sector through improved safety and efficiency of vessel operation, safety precautions for scuba fishers and tourists, as well as support to establish alternative fishery income. New Zealand one-off support for three projects: rehabilition of decompression chamber, safety training for artisan fishers and contribution to establishment of a Milk Fish hatchery. Gov in Country Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / / / /19 Totals NZ-1-A10788

17 Fisheries: Catch monitoring, documentation and compliance Status Implementation Sector Fishery development Start Date 1/12/2015 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou To improve the Pacific Island countries monitoring and documentation of catches required for better management of fisheries resources. This Activity will support Pacific Islands' improved catch monitoring, catch documentation and compliance with fisheries rules. FFA NZ-1-A12420

18 Fisheries: Effective Coastal Fisheries Management Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 12/12/2014 Enhanced food security and sustainable livelihoods from coastal fisheries and aquaculture. This Activity focuses on strengthening governance structures and processes, specifically legislation, policy and monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement (MCS&E), for coastal fisheries and aquaculture. SPC - Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / /15 $1,554, / /17 $1,571, /18 $1,552, /19 $2,609,914 $1,554,006 Totals $5,733,754 NZ-1-A12132

19 Fisheries: Improve South Pacific longline manageme Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 1/12/2015 Increased contribution of the South Pacific long line fishery to Pacific Island countries' economies This activity will support Pacific Islands' improved management of South Pacific longline fisheries. FFA NZ-1-A12417

20 Fisheries: Increasing Employment and Economic Benefits from Tuna Fisheries Status Implementation Sector Fishery development Start Date 27/07/2016 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Tuna fisheries are developed to maximise social and economic benefits to Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) members. This Activity will produce services to assist Pacific Island Countries increase their share of returns such as increased employment and economic benefits from the tuna fishery. FFA NZ-1-A12635

21 Fisheries: Input into Leaders' reports Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 1/12/2015 High quality reports to Pacific Island Leaders on a programme for increasing economic returns from Pacific Fisheries and reducing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. This activity will support the preparation of high quality reports to Pacific Island Leaders. Contractor NZ NZ-1-A12416

22 Fisheries: Kiribati Fisheries Support Status Implementation Sector Fishery development Start Date 26/09/2016 Country Kiribati Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development is supported in capacity building and economic development of Kiribati inshore and offshore fisheries. The Activity will support the Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD) to build capacity for fisheries management and development Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12680

23 Fisheries: Pacific Island Port State Measures Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 25/10/2016 Reduced Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing in the Pacific through cooperative monitoring, control and surveillance programmes. The Activity will provide support to FFA member countries to implement effective Port State Measures to assist in reducing IUU fishing. New services and advice will be provided by FFA, with input from The Pacific Community (SPC) and New Zealand Ministry o Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific FFA NZ-1-A12706

24 Fisheries: Pacific Tuna Management Strategy Evaluation Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 1/12/2015 Development of harvest strategies to ensure that regional fisheries management measures are guided by and set in line with agreed biological and economic objectives (Limit and Target Reference Points) Funding to the Pacific Community (SPC) to undertake scientific analysis and provide advice to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission on development of harvest strategies. Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12419

25 Fisheries:Western Pacific East Asia - Improved Tuna Monitoring Status Implementation Country Asia Far East/multi-country Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 1/12/2015 Improved monitoring and management of tuna catches in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Funding to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to improve monitoring and management of tuna catches in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam and contribute to reduced Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Aid Type Region Asia Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12423

26 Infrastructure Investment in the Pacific Status Implementation Country Sector Research/scientific institutions Pacific Regional/multi-cou Start Date 2/12/2013 underpin future infrastructure investment decision-making support the next tranche of Renewable Energy investments To identify improvements that can be made within current infrastructure investments in the Pacific and apply lessons learned to current and future energy projects Contractor NZ Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ /14 $239, /15 -$14, / / / /19 $225,702 Totals NZ-1-A11791

27 Kiribati Country Programme Evaluation Status Implementation Country Kiribati Sector Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 19/12/2016 This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Kiribati Country Programme can be improved. It will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Kiribati Country Programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact, and the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12761

28 Nauru Law and Justice Sector Improvement Initiative Status Implementation Country Sector Legal and judicial development Nauru Start Date 16/05/2013 Improved functioning of the Law and Justice Sector in Nauru. Phase II of support to Law and Justice sector. Increased (9) long-term advisors, strong emphasis on capacity strengthening for Nauru staff through on and offshore training, work experience placements and mentoring. Legal aid office established, Support provided to Ministry, Corrections, Courts, Legal aid services. Gov Other Principal Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $662, /14 $1,160, / / /17 $1,300, /18 $1,850, /19 $1,823,263 Totals $3,150,000 NZ-1-A11568

29 New Zealand Aid Programme Awards Status Implementation Sector Higher education Start Date 24/08/2011 Country Worldwide/Multi-Region Build the professional development skills and capacity of New Zealand postgraduate students. Encourage greater New Zealand student research into issues of relevance to the New Zealand Aid Programme and its development partners. The activity involves providing grants to NZ-based Masters (up to $4000) and Doctorate (up to $6000) students for research in developing countries that investigates topics of relevance or interest to the New Zealand Aid Programme. Aid Type Region Other Education Supplier NZ Spend Forecast Budget $32, /13 $46, /14 $30, /15 $47, / / / /19 $157,035 Totals NZ-1-A10898

30 Niue Renewable Energy Status Implementation Country Niue Sector Power generation/renewable sources Start Date 12/08/2016 The Activity will support Niue s goal to increase renewable energy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This Activity will resolve technical issues regarding the current generation and network distribution and increase renewable energy supply to meet 40% of electricity from renewable energy by Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12646

31 Niue Runway Upgrade Status Implementation Sector Air transport Start Date 11/10/2016 Country Niue Air services are key to Niue s economic development strategy to increase revenue through tourism. Maintaining a key asset like Niue s runway is integral to air services for tourism, trade, freight and safety. The proposed activity is as follows: ALREADY UNDER WAY Phase 1: Undertake immediate maintenance and crack sealing. Maintenance: a sweeper broom attachment has been purchased for the tractor to enable the runway and apron to be swept to remove the sm Phase 2: Design of upgrade to ensure that runway continues to meet required performance standards. Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12690

32 North West Pacific Renewable Energy Status Implementation Country Pacific Micronesia/multi-c Sector Power generation/renewable sources Start Date 22/08/2016 Expand access to affordable, reliable and clean energy in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Palau. 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. Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12650

33 NZ Regional Development Scholarships (NZRDS) Programme Other Status Completion Country Pacific Micronesia/multi-c Sector Higher education Start Date 1/07/2005 1/08/2013 New Zealand Scholarships aim to empower scholars with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social and political development of their countries alongside strengthening New Zealand s connections in strategically important regions. 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. Public Sector Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / / / /19 Totals NZ

34 NZ-Pacifc Private Sector Engagement Research Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Business support services and institutions Start Date 17/05/ /08/2013 Four case studies of New Zealand businesses working in the Pacific were highlighted. When combined with intentional strategies to support sound development outcomes, there is the potential for New Zealand businesses to scale-up their investment and make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the Pacific. An Oxfam research project that examined the scope and characteristics of NZ business activity in the Pacific. NGO NZ Principal Spend Forecast Budget $6, / / / / / / /19 $6,415 Totals NZ-1-A11127

35 Organics in the Pacific Status Implementation Sector Agricultural research Start Date 27/11/2015 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou This research will provide an evidential basis to inform decisions on future New Zealand Aid Programme investment in organic agriculture in the Pacific. This research will provide an evidential basis to inform decisions on future New Zealand Aid Programme investment in organic agriculture in the Pacific. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12414

36 PACER Plus Readiness Package Status Implementation Country Sector Regional trade agreements (RTAs) Pacific Regional/multi-cou Start Date 4/11/2016 Short-term outcome: Forum Island Countries ratify PACER Plus and are prepared for its entry into force; improved trade facilitation Medium-term outcome: Forum Island Countries have the capacity to increase trade and attract foreign investment Long-term outcome: Increased economic benefits from trade in the Pacific This activity will design targetted support to assist Forum Island Countries with their domestic ratification processes and preparations for entry into force of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus. Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12715

37 Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Fishing policy and administrative management Start Date 1/12/2015 Strengthened organisational and management capacity of Pacific Island fisheries leaders. Building the management and leadership capacity of emerging and existing fisheries leaders in the Pacific through a professional development programme that is based around the priorities of fisheries agencies. Other Unspecified NZ-1-A12418

38 Pacific Head of Mission Fund Status Implementation Sector Multisector aid Start Date 1/07/2005 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Reduced poverty and sustainable economic development through support of small scale development activities in the Pacific. The purpose of the HOMF is to enable New Zealand Pacific Posts, consistent with their diplomatic objectives, to flexibly support activities which clearly and directly meet development needs in recipient countries. The NZ Aid Programme provides guidelines to govern the Fund. The Head of Mission Fund (HOMF) is a discretionary grant scheme managed by the Head of Mission (HOM) for discrete, usually one-off, development activities. It is primarily aimed at supporting small scale development projects/activities. Recipients will normally be non-government organisations and community groups engaged in development initiatives on a not-for-profit basis. NGO in Country Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / /17 $1,500, / /19 NZ

39 Pacific Head of Mission Fund Status Implementation Sector Multisector aid Start Date 1/07/2005 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Totals $1,500,000 Has provided a robust evidence base currently being used to shape future investments in fisheries and tourism It will also be used to help guide how NZ partners with other countries, the private sector and donors To identify potential areas for New Zealand support for oceans-based sustainable economic development in the Pacific Contractor Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $80, /14 $77, / / / / /19 $157,000 Totals NZ-1-A11826

40 Pacific Remittance Costs Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Financial policy and administrative management Start Date 2/02/2016 Thsi will help developn policy options to address causes. To explore the reasons why banks are closing their bank accounts across the Pacific. This interagency (NZ Treasury, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ministry Business Innovation Employment) project has been requested by the Minister of Finance. Gov NZ NZ-1-A12467

41 Pacific Small Island Developing States Development Financing Analysis Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 1/12/2015 Thsi work will support advocacy for a range of policy shifts that will strengthen Small Island Developing States access to finance. To deepen the analytical and evidence base on the sustainable development financial trends and challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific. This work is being undertaken by OECD and UNDP. UNDP NZ-1-A12415

42 Papua New Guinea Country Programme Evaluation Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 24/11/2016 Country Papua New Guinea This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Papua New Guinea Country Programme can be improved. It will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Papua New Guinea Country Programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact, and the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12743

43 Photovoltaic Power generation Status Implementation Sector Solar energy Start Date 14/08/2015 Country Solomon Islands 400 kilowatt of electricity generation capacity at a new solar farm near Henderson airport in Honiara. A partnership with the United Arab Emirates to construct a 1 megawatt solar farm near Henderson airport in Honiara. Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12357

44 Policy Coherence Development Research Status Implementation Country Worldwide/Multi-Region Sector Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 21/10/2013 This research project will identify opportunities to improve the New Zealand Government s policy settings in order to achieve improved development outcomes in developing countries. To identify opportunities to improve coherence of cross-agency work to achieve development objectives Aid Type Region Other Other Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $50, / / / / / /19 $50,383 Totals NZ-1-A11719

45 Providing NZ based tertiary scholarships for postgraduate study Programme Other Status Completion Country Pacific Micronesia/multi-c Sector Higher education Start Date 1/07/2004 1/08/2013 New Zealand Scholarships aim to empower scholars with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social and political development of their countries alongside strengthening New Zealand s connections in strategically important regions. 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. Public Sector Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / / / /19 Totals NZ

46 PSD: Pacific Financial Inclusion Initiative Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Financial policy and administrative management Start Date 9/12/2013 Expected results for Phase Two includes: Additional 500,000 low-income people, with at least 50% women, gain access to appropriate/affordable financial services SUMMARY The Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) is a regional initiative aiming to achieve greater financial inclusion in one of the least banked regions in the world. Phase Two of PFIP builds on the achievements and lessons learned from Phase One while responding to current and emerging challenges. UNDP Principal Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $605, /14 $1,480, /15 $1,513, / / / /19 NZ-1-A11829

47 PSD: Pacific Financial Inclusion Initiative Status Implementation Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Sector Financial policy and administrative management Start Date 9/12/2013 $3,600,000 Totals Five case studies of successful partnerships are highlighted in the World Vision research report, concluding there is no standard model for partnerships. Good communications and trust are vital to their success, long-term sustainability is difficult but not impossible. Focused research conducted by World Vision on Public, Private and NGO Partnerships (PPNPs). NGO NZ Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ / / / / / /19 Totals NZ-1-A11126

48 Public Private Partnerships Status Implementation Country Sector Research/scientific institutions Worldwide/Multi-Region Start Date 9/12/2013 This research is intended to deliver: A decision-making tool to use when identifying and analysing potential PPP opportunities An analysis of specific projects, sectors and countries that might offer PPP opportunities Advice on how MFAT might engage in PPPs or facilitate our partners engagement in PPPs To explore the feasibility of using PPPs within the broader context of private sector engagement and identify options to use aid as a catalyst for private sector investment Aid Type Region Other Contractor Unspecified Spend Forecast Budget 2012/ /14 $138, /15 $0 2015/ / / /19 $138,470 Totals NZ-1-A11823

49 Public Private Partnerships Status Implementation Country Sector Research/scientific institutions Worldwide/Multi-Region Start Date 9/12/2013 Increased renewable energy generation in Nauru New Zealand has committed $3.6 million to Nauru for renewable energy. Phase One will involve assisting the Nauru Utilities Corporation to develop a least-cost plan for increasing their renewable energy proportion. Depending on the results of Phase One, the Activity will move to implementing the first step(s) of that plan by funding up to 1 MWp of solar PV (potentially with energy storage). Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12717

50 Samoa Cocoa Industry Development Initiative Status Implementation Country Sector Agricultural development Samoa Start Date 25/07/2016 A thriving Samoan cocoa export industry producing and exporting greater volumes of high quality cocoa for increased returns to cocoa growers and increased revenues for Samoa. The activity aims to increase the value and volume of Samoan cocoa exports and increase financial returns to growers by supporting the establishment of a cocoa industry body; providing training on nursery and crop husbandry practices for cocoa; and establising smallholder focussed processing pathways. Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific Contractor NZ Principal NZ-1-A12634

51 Samoa Renewable Energy Partnership Status Implementation Country Samoa Sector Power generation/renewable sources Start Date 23/10/2013 Efficient, reliable, safe, affordable and sustainable electricity supply for Samoa. This Activity will provide technical assistance to the Government of Samoa for the development of a least-cost investment plan for the energy sector; construct three large-scale solar plants; contribute to a multi-donor hydro plant construction; and provide additional technical support to improve grid management and build capacity. Other Unspecified Principal Principal Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $5,166, /14 $2,738, /15 $3,829, /16 $146, / / /19 $11,881,380 Totals NZ-1-A11721

52 Programme Status Sector Short Term Training Awards providing appropriate training to enhance skills-base among target groups Other Completion Country Wallis & Futuna Advanced technical and managerial training Start Date 1/07/ /07/2013 New Zealand Scholarships aim to empower scholars with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social and political development of their countries alongside strengthening New Zealand s connections in strategically important regions. 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. Education Supplier NZ Spend Forecast Budget $0 2012/ / / / / / /19 $0 Totals NZ

53 Programme Status Sector Short Term Training Awards providing appropriate training to enhance skills-base among target groups Other Completion Country New Caledonia Advanced technical and managerial training Start Date 1/07/1994 9/08/2013 New Zealand Scholarships aim to empower scholars with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social and political development of their countries alongside strengthening New Zealand s connections in strategically important regions. 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. Education Supplier NZ Spend Forecast Budget $0 2012/ / / / / / /19 $0 Totals NZ

54 Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Scoping Study Status Implementation Country Solomon Islands Sector Power generation/renewable sources Start Date 3/10/2016 Support for renewable energy generation and increased access to electricity for rural communities. This Activity will identify how New Zealand can most effectively support increased renewable energy generation and increased electricity access in Solomon Islands. Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12686

55 Strengthening development effectiveness (M&E) Status Implementation Sector Administrative costs Start Date 31/05/2013 Country Worldwide/Multi-Region The outcome of this Activity aims to strengthen development effectiveness through organisations such as the OECD Development Assistance Committee and International Aid Transparency Initiative. Strengthening transparency is an integral part of development effectiveness, with an aim of making information about aid spending easier to access, use and understand. This Activity enables membership funding, to be used in support of the 2014/15 Programme of Work and Budget of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI). It will facilitate the agreed IATI Framework for Implementation this includes: supporting developing countries to improve transparency; developing and on-going support of transparency tools to deliver on transparency commitments; and credible support to an international commitment to strengthening aid transparency. Aid Type Region Other OECD Spend Forecast Budget $200, / /14 $256, /15 $61, /16 $118, /17 $385, /18 $124,000 NZ-1-A11581

56 Strengthening development effectiveness (M&E) Status Implementation Sector Administrative costs Start Date 31/05/2013 Country Worldwide/Multi-Region 2018/19 $636,127 Totals $509,295 NZ-1-A11581

57 Support for Law and Justice in-line Positions Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Legal and judicial development Nauru Start Date 1/07/ /07/2014 Improved functioning of basic justice and legal system in Nauru..This activity supports Nauru s law and justice sector through the placement of expatriate lawyers into four key line positions within the sector; Resident Magistrate, Secretary of Justice and Director of Public Prosecutions and Solicitor General. Activity concluded and replaced with new activty with increased in-line roles and strong Cpaacity development focus. Gov Other Principal Spend Forecast Budget $722, / / / / / / /19 $722,955 Totals NZ

58 Sustainability in the Pacific Research Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 1/07/2016 Country Pacific Polynesia/multi-cou MFAT is equipped with a stronger base for ensuring sustainability of NZ's aid investments in a range of programming and country contexts. This research will explore the concept of sustainability, within the context of NZ s aid programme activities, taking account of the diverse country contexts and development trajectories including the differences in domestic resources, and capacity. The insights gained will inform the development of a framework that recognises the range of expectations on sustainability and recommends a way forward for integrating sustainability in activity lifecycle processes. Aid Type Third party project Region Pacific Contractor Other NZ-1-A12611

59 Temaiku Land and Urban Development Detailed Design Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 17/11/2016 Country Kiribati Outcome of this phase will be informed decisions on the proposed Temaiku Land and Urban Development project. The project concept is to address South Tarawa s severe land shortage problem and the threat of rising sea level by raising 300+ hectares of low-lying land (current area = 1,200 ha) and thus provide a platform for living and economic activity over the coming century. The immediate objective is to prepare the project feasibility studies and design documentation required to inform decisions by Government of Kiribati, NZ and other donors, in , on whether to proceed to implementation. Aid Type Sector Support Region Pacific Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12724

60 The New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research Status Implementation Country Sector Research/scientific institutions Pacific Regional/multi-cou Start Date 16/07/2015 The New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research will be a thought leader in the Pacific on Pacific issues. It will deliver evidence based information, data and analysis and practical solutions to Pacific development, governance, security and foreign policy issues. The NZIPR will also build Pacific research capability and foster research colloboration and innovation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade established the New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research (NZIPR). It is a consortium of the Univeristies of Auckland and Otago and Auckland University of Technology. It has four associate member univerisities: the Australian National Univeristy, University of Hawaii, Peking Univeristy and the University of the South Pacific. It also has a broad range of other non-profit and other regional partners. Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12332

61 The New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 16/07/2015 Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Five research briefs for the New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research 2015/2016 research work programme. To develop five research briefs for the New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research. Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12331

62 Timor Leste Country Programme Evaluation Status Implementation Country Timor Leste Sector Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 19/12/2016 This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Timor Leste Programme can be improved, and it will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Timor Leste country programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact; the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Aid Type Region Asia Contractor Other NZ-1-A12762

63 Tonga Programme evaluation Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 1/02/2016 Country Tonga This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Tonga Country Programme can be improved, and it will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Tonga Country Programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact; the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Contractor Other NZ-1-A12459

64 Tuvalu Borrow Pits Remediation Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Flood prevention/control Tuvalu Start Date 31/07/ /07/2016 Filling the Borrow Pits will improve living standards for the Funafuti community through: Improved water and sanitation for those living in and around Borrow Pits. Improved climate change resilience through increased access to clean water MFAT plans to remediate Tuvalu's Borrow Pits using material dredged from Funafuti Lagoon. In close consultation with the Government of Tuvalu and relevant stakeholders, a full design will be completed and will include: - Completeting a al and Social Impact Assessment and Management plan. - Determining the most cost effective, low impact design methodology for the dredging of fill from Funafuti Lagoon - Ensuring the design is locally appropriate and sustainable in the long-term Other Unspecified Principal Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $387, /14 $4,531, /15 $5,122, /16 $0 2016/ /18 NZ-1-A11623

65 Tuvalu Borrow Pits Remediation Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Flood prevention/control Tuvalu Start Date 31/07/ /07/ /19 $10,041,681 Totals NZ-1-A11623

66 Tuvalu Renewable Energy Projects Status Implementation Country Tuvalu Sector Power generation/non-renewable sources Start Date 21/10/2013 More efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable electricity supply for Tuvalu. This activity provides New Zealand funding for a Government of Tuvalu project which includes the installation of hybrid solar systems on the three outer islands of Nanumea, Nanumanga and Niutao and on selected government buildings in Funafuti. Contractor NZ - Principal Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $8,475, /14 $4,482, /15 $4,679, /16 $926, / / /19 $18,563,302 Totals NZ-1-A11720

67 Vanuatu Country Programme Evaluation Status Implementation Sector Sectors not specified Start Date 9/06/2016 Country Vanuatu This evaluation will advance our understanding of what is being achieved and how implementation of the Vanuatu Country Programme can be improved, and it will explore the relevance, delivery and impact of the Vanuatu Country Programme. It will also provide critical information for future strategy and policy development, programme designs, and management decision-making. This evaluation is one of 14 Programme Evaluations to be undertaken The overall goal of the evaluation is to address the relevance of the Programme focus; the performance of the overall Programme (how well are we managing the Programme including in delivery of results); whether we are gaining optimal impact, and the sustainability of New Zealand's interventions, and how lessons are being used to inform the Programme's future development. Aid Type Third party project Region Pacific Contractor Unspecified NZ-1-A12599

68 Vanuatu Rural Electification Project Status Implementation Sector Solar energy Start Date 31/01/2013 Country Vanuatu Vanuatu rural consumers (private, civil and public) benefit from increased access to safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable off-grid electricity The Project meets an escalating consumer demand for affordable electricity solutions in remote off-grid areas. The Project will support the Department of Energy to establish a robust private sector business model that meets this demand, and strengthens government capacity for planning and regulating product/vendor supply standards. The Project will result in 85% of off-grid households; and, 90% of off-grid medical aid posts and community halls. WB Spend Forecast Budget 2012/13 $3,000, / /15 $1,600, / / /18 $1,400, /19 $4,600,000 Totals $1,400,000 NZ-1-A11458

69 What Can We Learn Symposium Programme Status Sector Other Completion Country Pacific Regional/multi-cou Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 20/09/ /08/2013 Enhanced shared understanding amongst donors, governments, leaders and others in the Pacific, of the lessons that can be gleaned from experiences in Pacific economic management over the last 50 years. The Pacific Leadership Program and UNDP Pacific Centre worked together with support of other donors in the region to provide a symposium, titled What Can We Learn (WCWL) in the Suva from 6-8th November NGOs International Unspecified Principal Spend Forecast Budget $25, / / / / / / /19 $25,000 Totals NZ-1-A11385

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