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1 English Language Training for Officials from ASEAN, Mongolia and Timor-Leste Country Government administration Asia Far East/multi-country Start Date 8/08/2012 End Date 5/09/2016 The English language capacity of government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Timor- Leste, Viet Nam is improved, allowing them to effectively represent their countries internationally, and strong and enduring relationships between ASEAN. This activity provided English language training for officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Timor- Leste, and Viet Nam. Education Unspecified 2013/ / /16 $0 Totals $0 NZ-1-A11163

2 Agricultural Development scoping mission Agricultural development Country Asia Far East/multi-country Start Date 29/11/2010 End Date 24/07/2012 The proposed outcome of this activity will be a report identifying and describing recommended Agricultural development projects in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (focussing on Cambodia, Lao PDR and possibly Viet Nam). In July 2010 the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced a series of initiatives aimed at re-invigorating New Zealand s relationship with the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN). These initiatives, branded the ASEAN flagships, included support for Agricultural development. Contractor Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A10585

3 ASEAN Agriculture Training Stocktake Country Agricultural education/training Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 2/05/2014 End Date 21/05/2015 Increased returns from sustainable agriculture by developing a New Zealand Inc Primary Industry Training Portfolio that improves farm practices, the application of technologies and efficiencies along the supply chain. Stocktake of primary sector training and capacity building funded under the New Zealand Aid Programme from , focused specifically in the ASEAN region. Contractor Unspecified 2013/14 $33, / /16 $33,400 Totals NZ-1-A12004

4 ASEAN Capacity Building Fund Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Trade facilitation Start Date 1/02/2008 End Date 25/07/2012 EC activities will be designed to ensure that developing members of ASEAN are well placed to take advantage of increased trading opportunities offered under the FTA. Support to a dedicated project design consultancy team, tasked with formulating a suite of Economic Cooperation (EC) projects to be implemented between ASEAN member countries, New Zealand and Australia, as part of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). ASEAN Principal 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00657

5 ASEAN English Language Training for Officials Implementation Vocational training Start Date 12/03/2015 Country End Date Asia Far East/multi-country The English language capacity of government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam is improved, allowing them to effectively represent their countries internationally, and create strong and enduring relationships between ASEAN. This activity provides English language training for officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam. Education Unspecified NZ-1-A12184

6 ASEAN Renewable Energy Technical Assistance Implementation Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Energy policy and administrative management Start Date 30/05/2016 End Date Support and inform the management and development of renewable energy activities across the ASEAN region. Independent evaluation, monitoring and technical advice on renewable energy activities within the ASEAN region. Contractor NZ Principal Principal Principal NZ-1-A12594

7 ASEAN Safer Schools Initiative Country Asia Far East/multi-country Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 23/10/2014 End Date 5/09/2016 A high quality Activity Design Document (ADD) to guide the New Zealand Aid Programme in its decision on whether or not to proceed with support to a new Safer Schools Initiative in ASEAN. Design for potential New Zealand Aid Programme support to a New Zealand Safer Schools Initiative in ASEAN member states. Other Unspecified Principal 2013/ /15 $135, /16 $135,113 Totals NZ-1-A12105

8 ASEAN Short Term Training Scholarships Implementation Vocational training Start Date 3/08/2016 Country End Date Asia Far East/multi-country Increased skills and knowledge for ASEAN government officials and private sector leaders enables them to better contribute to their country s development needs. This Activity will support the delivery of short-term training scholarships to ASEAN government officials and private sector leaders in the priority sectors of public sector leadership, agriculture, disaster risk management and renewable energy. Education Supplier NZ Principal NZ-1-A12641

9 ASEAN Vocational Training for Agriculture Country Agricultural education/training Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 21/10/2014 End Date 5/09/2016 A high quality Activity Design Document (ADD) to guide the New Zealand Aid Programme in its decision on whether or not to proceed with support for a new Agriculture Vocational Training in ASEAN. Design of options to support agriculture vocational training in ASEAN Member States. Contractor NZ Principal 2013/ /15 $341, /16 $341,903 Totals NZ-1-A12103

10 ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Business support services and institutions Start Date 31/03/2011 End Date 8/10/2015 Up to 20 young business leaders are selected evey year for short tailored visits to New Zealand to enhance ASEAN's own response to its development needs and to build business linkages with New Zealand. This project provides young business leaders from Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries with tailored capacity building and professional development in New Zealand relevant to their areas of expertise. Contractor NZ - Principal $430,000 $297, /14 $2, / /16 $729,460 Totals NZ-1-A10745

11 Beef industry training in Lao PDR Implementation Country Agricultural education/training Laos Start Date 30/05/2016 End Date An expanded and viable beef industry and value chain in Lao PDR producing high quality safe meat for consumers. The activity will support the commercial development of the Lao beef industry through training government farm advisors and the private sector in profitable beef production systems and quality assured meat processing. Contractor NZ Principal NZ-1-A12595

12 Biogas Development in Rural Indonesia Country Indonesia Geothermal energy Start Date 1/07/2006 End Date 1/08/2012 Improved livelihoods through improved health and household incomes; and reduced vulnerability through the provision of an affordable and sustainable energy supply. Construct six trial bio-digester plants in three villages; produce an operating manual; design and install of Biogas cooking systems; and build the capabilities of local partners and communities to increase the use of biogas in the existing villages and replicate it by the local government in the Kerinci area. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00112

13 Building Food Safety Capability of the Mekong Institute Implementation Country Agricultural education/training Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 5/08/2015 End Date Policy makers in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV) create an enabling food regulatory environment connected to the private sector, their needs and market aspirations. The Activity will assist Mekong Institute's (MI) development and delivery of new training programmes and curriculum, by modelling best practice food safety training, based on select value chains/markets for the Mekong region. Education Supplier Other Country Principal NZ-1-A12350

14 Cambodia Development of Commercial Horticulture Implementation Food crop production Start Date 14/11/2013 Country End Date Cambodia Increased farmer income through the creation and strengthening of high value horticultural cash crop commercial enterprises and the transformation to productive commercial horticulture of small scale farmers in Cambodia. The Activity supports the development of horticulture value chains in north-west Cambodia by providing business, technical and market access support to farmers and other stakeholders such as suppliers, retailers and traders. NGO other Country Principal Principal $1,249, / /15 $1,889, /16 $1,321,134 $1,000,000 $1,343,000 $4,460,792 Totals $2,343,000 NZ-1-A11771

15 Cambodia English Language Training for Officials Implementation Country Government administration Cambodia Start Date 28/08/2008 End Date Improved English language skills and enhanced regional integration among participating nations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. The English Language Training for Officials Programme improves English language skills and promotes regional integration among participating government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. Education Supplier NZ - $703,385 $953, /14 $675, /15 $530, /16 $2,863,094 Totals NZ-1-A00911

16 Cambodia Quality Horticulture Implementation Food crop production Start Date 1/06/2016 Country End Date Cambodia Horticulture sector growth through delivering on market demand for high quality safe produce. The activity works with select vegetable supply chains supplying the Phnom Penh market to improve sustainable production systems for vegetables, post harvest systems, food quality assurance and market linkages. Contractor NZ Principal NZ-1-A12596

17 Capacity Building in three Philippine Regions to Reduce Natural Disaster Risks Country Philippines Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 29/05/2012 End Date 3/06/2016 Vulnerable communities and local governments in two river basins across three regions of the Philippines will be better able to manage natural and human-induced disaster risks; and capacities of vulnerable communities to adapt to climate change will have been enhanced. Based on previous disasters this UNDP implemented programme assesses climate change and natural disaster vulnerabilities of the cities and municipalities surrounding the Cagayan and Jalaur River basins through multihazard mapping; establishment of community-based and managed early warning systems; development of an inter-agency response mechanism; capability building of local planners; formulation of risk-based regulatory planning guidelines; and piloting climate resilient livelihood models. UNDP Principal Principal $0 2013/ / /16 NZ-1-H11131

18 Capacity Building in three Philippine Regions to Reduce Natural Disaster Risks Country Philippines Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 29/05/2012 End Date 3/06/2016 $0 Totals 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 Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

19 China: Small Project Development Fund Country China Multisector aid for basic social services Start Date 1/07/2005 End Date 1/09/2015 Sustainable development, reduced poverty and the empowerment of local communities in the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Qinghai and Ningxia. Implemented small projects in seven provinces where the New Zealand Aid Programme was providing assistance. Projects were selected in consultation with the Government of the People's Republic of China. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

20 Colombo Plan membership subscription Implementation Multisector aid Start Date 1/07/1997 Country End Date Asia Regional/multi-countr Improved economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific through efficient and effective services delivered by the Colombo Plan Secretariat. This Acitivty contributes to the improvement of economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific through efficient and effective services delivered by the Colombo Plan Secretariat. Other Unspecified - $20,828 $20, /14 $22, /15 $25, /16 $24,056 $25,000 $25,000 $113,777 Totals $50,000 NZ

21 Combating Human Trafficking in the Mekong Country Asia Far East/multi-country Human rights Start Date 10/04/2014 End Date 3/06/2016 Reduction in human trafficking and the number of victims of forced labour in the Greater Mekong region. Provision of two-hour training sessions to manufacturing and retail corporations to understand the extent and complexity of the human slavery problem throughout Asia and the world, and how they can prevent it in their supply chains. NGOs International Unspecified $176, /14 $0 2014/ /16 $176,284 Totals NZ-1-A11982

22 Deepen Mekong understanding of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Agreement Trade education/training Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 11/04/2011 End Date 26/07/2012 Deepen Myanmarese, Cambodian and Lao delegations understanding of the operation and potential of the ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Agreement and gain a greater understanding of rules of origin (ROO) cumulation rules and the AANZFTA Agreement s review mechanism on this which, in turn, will allow greater scope for Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao to contribute to the review process. Funding for Myanmarese, Cambodian and Lao delegations to attend the ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Joint Committee and related events. These included a rules of origin (ROO) workshop focussing on how cumulation rules operate under AANZFTA and options for extension of these rules under the AANZFTA agreement s review mechanisms; and a business event that focussed on promotion of services trade under AANZFTA to deepen understanding of services trade and trade promotion. ASEAN Principal 2013/ / /16 NZ-1-A10755

23 Deepen Mekong understanding of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Agreement Trade education/training Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 11/04/2011 Totals End Date 26/07/2012 A high-quality Activity Design Document (ADD) to guide the New Zealand Aid Programme in its decision on whether or not to proceed with support for warehouse and logistics management of relief supplies in ASEAN. Design for potential New Zealand Aid Programme support to a Regional Warehousing and Logistics Management Initiative in ASEAN member states. Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12231

24 Development of Vietnamese Land Administration System Country Viet Nam Urban development and management Start Date 9/03/2011 End Date 8/10/2015 Improved delivery of land information services to all stakeholders through the development of an effective land administration system in selected provinces of Viet Nam with assistance from the World Bank. This Activity will contribute to the modernisation of the existing land administration system to meet the demands of the economy and maintain social equity in Viet Nam by implementing the Government of Viet Nam's Land Administration Project through the assistance of the World Bank. IDA Partially Mainstreamed Principal $1,999, / / /16 $1,999,915 Totals NZ-1-A10729

25 Diplomacy Training Programme Country Asia Far East/multi-country Human rights Start Date 5/10/2007 End Date 10/05/2012 The Diplomacy Training Programme provides training courses to human rights advocates in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the current three-year funding arrangement, specialised human rights advocacy training is being provided to over 100 community advocates. The Diplomacy Training Programme (DTP), is a non-political, non-religious and not-for-profit organisation associated with the University of NSW, established to develop the knowledge, skills and effectiveness of human rights. Education Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00584

26 Disaster Risk Management Training to ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre Officials Implementation Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 21/02/2014 End Date Improved skills and understanding of critical incident leadership, exercise management, and strengthened working relationships for up to 75 ASEAN officials working in disaster risk management. Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) officials from ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre participate in one of three 2-week training courses in New Zealand. The University of Canterbury s Centre for Risk, Resilience & Renewal provides participants with strategic crisis leadership training and an introduction to emergency exercise science including scenario training to test plans. Education Supplier NZ $192, /14 $254, /15 $305, /16 -$56,542 $695,303 Totals NZ-1-A11929

27 Disaster Risk Management Training to ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Centre Implementation Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 2/07/2013 End Date The ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre has improved capacity to facilitate cooperation and coordination in disaster risk management among ASEAN member states. The ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Centre (AHA) is supported by a two-year phase of practical training and technical assistance in disaster risk management and risk identification. ASEAN $47, /14 $232, /15 $176, /16 -$15,134 $441,344 Totals NZ-1-A11597

28 English Language Training for ASEAN Chairing Country Government administration Laos Start Date 2/09/2013 End Date 11/11/2016 The English language capacity of government officials from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is improved, enabling them to effectively chair ASEAN. English language training for officials from Myanmar and Laos prior and during their role as chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and acting as host of the Summit and key ministerial meetings. English is the official language of ASEAN meetings. Education Supplier NZ $231, /14 $105, /15 $152, /16 $490,066 Totals NZ-1-A11655

29 English Language Training for Senior Officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam Country Government administration Asia Far East/multi-country Start Date 11/02/2011 End Date 22/02/2016 Improved English language proficiency of senior government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam as well as relationships established and maintained between participants and New Zealand counterparts. This English Language Training for Senior Officials Activity will enhance English language proficiency of senior government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam as well as establish relationships between the officials and their New Zealand counterparts. Contractor NZ $370,212 $388, /14 $404, /15 $314, /16 $1,477,743 Totals NZ-1-A10709

30 English Language Training of Officials from the Mekong region, Mongolia and Timor Leste Implementation Country Government administration Asia Far East/multi-country Start Date 15/08/2008 End Date Improved English language skills and enhanced regional integration among participating nations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. The English Language Training for Officials Activity improves English language skills and promotes regional integration of government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor Leste. Education Supplier NZ - $237,218 $170, /14 $192, /15 $69, /16 $669,254 Totals NZ-1-A00888

31 Enterprise Development through Coastal Resource Management in Camiguin Province, Philippines Country Philippines Biosphere protection Start Date 1/07/1997 End Date 21/05/2015 Improved quality of life in Camiguin through sustainable economic activities through increased productivity, integrity and sustainability of coastal and marine resources. Measures included establishment of 30 Marine Protected Areas; 10% increase in fish biomass and density; 10% increase in income of participating families; one conservation-based enterprise established in each of the five municipalities; and an increase in municipal government budgets for Coastal Resource Management. Implemented in Camiguin Province, Southern Philippines, this Coastal Resource Management (CRM) project built capability of communities and local government, through workshops and technical assistance, to manage CRM and take ownership of water monitoring activities, monitoring coral reef and species diversity for Marine Protected Areas and enforcing coastal law. Development of eco-tourism ventures included establishment funding, enterprise support systems and development of market linkages. Contractor Unspecified Principal $450,730 $307, /14 $145, / /16 NZ

32 Enterprise Development through Coastal Resource Management in Camiguin Province, Philippines Biosphere protection Country Philippines Start Date 1/07/1997 End Date 21/05/2015 $903,609 Totals NZ

33 Foot and Mouth Disease Control in the Mekong Region Implementation Country Livestock/veterinary services Asia Far East/multi-country Start Date 30/05/2014 End Date Reduction in the occurence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) infection in the Mekong ultimately leading to increased livestock-related income for rural households and improved food security. This activity in the Mekong Region will implement Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control strategies through vaccination of livestock, implementation of a disease surveillance system; and building the capability of veterinarians and animal health workers to identify FMD. Other Unspecified $500, /14 $108, /15 $4,000, /16 $0 $3,315,517 $4,314,704 $2,846,237 $4,608,035 Totals $10,476,458 NZ-1-A12020

34 Government to Government (G2G) partnerships for Development Initiative Implementation s not specified Start Date 26/08/2016 Country End Date Asia Far East/multi-country New Zealand s developing country partners experience measurable development improvements in agriculture, education, disaster risk management, renewable energy or public sector leadership. The Activity enables partner countries to access proven New Zealand government skills and technology in agriculture, renewable energy, education, public sector leadership and disaster risk management. Gov NZ Principal NZ-1-A12659

35 Improved Practices in Vegetable Production in ASEAN Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Agricultural Extension Start Date 30/04/2015 End Date 5/09/2016 A high-quality Activity Design Document (ADD) to guide the New Zealand Aid Programme in its decision on whether or not to proceed with support to a new Safe Vegetables Initiative in ASEAN that will provide economic and health benefits to farmers. Design for potential New Zealand Aid Programme support to improve practices in vegetable production in ASEAN member states. Contractor Unspecified Principal NZ-1-A12232

36 Improving Private Development Support in the Mekong Region Country Asia Far East/multi-country Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) developme Start Date 22/08/2008 End Date 7/08/2013 Improvements in the investment climate and small and medium sized enterprises (SME) competencies. Increased numbers of SMEs participating will contribute to sustainable economic growth. Working in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Lao to streamline private sector development support by improving the business enabling environment, increasing private sector access to infrastructure and increasing sustainable business practices. IFC Principal 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00905

37 Improving Social and Economic Recovery in Mindanao Country Philippines Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resoluti Start Date 1/07/2004 End Date 23/05/2015 Iimproved social and economic recovery in conflict-affected communities of Mindanao. Designed around technical support by UNDP and the World Bank for implementing partners in the proposed governance structure in Mindanao and assisted communities improve basic services and livelihoods or undertake peace promotion activities. UNDP 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

38 Improving sustainable management of Angkor Wat Park Implementation Country Cambodia Tourism policy and administrative management Start Date 4/09/2013 End Date Improved income and food security for communities living in Angkor Wat Park through its sustainable management. This activity facilitates access by Angkor Wat Park communities to livelihood opportunities derived from natural resources and tourism; facilitates more sustainable management of the Park by strengthening the capability of communities to participate in development and protection processes; and strengthens the Park's managing body's capacity to fulfil its mandated functions. NGOs International Unspecified Principal $1,290, / /15 $1,628, /16 $1,203,270 $900,000 $600,000 $4,122,367 Totals $1,500,000 NZ-1-A11664

39 Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Training Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 20/09/2011 End Date 19/02/2015 Improved understanding of Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) and concept notes for projects by Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Viet Nam that will contribute to IAI. Regional and in-country training to participants from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos & Viet Nam on the formation of Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) project proposals and donor support procedures and funding mechanisms. Contractor NZ Partially Mainstreamed -$6, / / /16 -$6,975 Totals NZ-1-A10920

40 Labour Arbitration Development in Cambodia Country Cambodia Employment policy and administrative management Start Date 1/07/2004 End Date 30/07/2012 Through building/improving these mechanisms protect labour rights and improve industrial relations in key sectors. Activities supported arbitration, and implemented labour dispute prevention mechanisms such as work-place cooperation, collective bargaining and conciliation in Cambodia. ILO Principal 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

41 Lao PDR Community-Based Tourism Development Support Country Laos Tourism policy and administrative management Start Date 24/11/2009 End Date 8/10/2015 Increased incomes of women and ethinc minorities through improved pro-poor value chain interventions and strengthened capacity of provincial tourism departments in Lao PDR. This activity promoted economic growth, particularly among women and ethnic minorities, through facilitating the development of pro-poor community-based tourism value chain interventions, as well as strengthening the capacity of selected provincial tourism departments to implement the National Tourism Administration in Lao PDR. Gov in Country $1,804,810 $31, /14 $23, / /16 $1,860,150 Totals NZ-1-A10245

42 Lao PDR English Language Training of Officials Implementation Country Government administration Laos Start Date 11/12/2008 End Date Improved English language skills and enhanced regional integration among participating nations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. The English Language Training for Officials Activity improves English language skills and promotes regional integration of government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor Leste. Education Supplier NZ Principal $699,051 $637, /14 $801, /15 $329, /16 $2,467,100 Totals NZ-1-A01008

43 Lao PDR Livestock Development Agricultural development Country Laos Start Date 4/06/2014 End Date 5/09/2016 A high-quality Activity Design Document (ADD) to guide the New Zealand Aid Programme in its decision on whether or not to proceed with support to a new livestock sector development initiative in Lao PDR. Design for potential New Zealand Aid Programme support to strengthen the commercial development of the livestock sector in Lao PDR. Other Unspecified 2013/14 $64, /15 $151, /16 $215,694 Totals NZ-1-A12023

44 LAO PDR Unexploded Mine Removal Country Laos Land mine clearance Start Date 16/05/2012 End Date 16/02/2017 Reduced risk of unexploded ordnance through the improvement of operations in Xieng Khouang province to enable safe access to contaminated land for socio-economic and humanitarian purposes. This Activity aims to reduce the risk of unexploded ordnance by improving operations in Xieng Khouang province to enable safe access to contaminated land for socio-economic and humanitarian purposes through the United Nations Development Programme's Unexploded Ordnance Trust Fund. UNDP - $2,202, / /15 $250, /16 $2,452,048 Totals NZ-1-A11123

45 Lao Tourism Support Activity Implementation Country Laos Tourism policy and administrative management Start Date 3/12/2013 End Date Improved skills and knowledge strengthen the tourism sector and increase tourism revenue from emerging tourism destinations in Lao PDR. The Lao Tourism Support Activity (LTSA) will develop the knowledge and skills of tourism and destination management within the Lao PDR Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MICT) and provincial tourism departments to increase private sector participation in tourism services; to develop and promote links between local handicraft, service providers and tourism site operators, and through them to tourists. Gov in Country 2013/14 $889, / /16 $1,426,378 $1,210,333 $1,425,334 $2,315,518 Totals $2,635,667 NZ-1-A11794

46 Livelihoods and Shelter/Water Sanitation and Hygiene response to Cyclone Giri, Myanmar Country Myanmar Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation Start Date 3/03/2011 End Date 13/08/2012 The outcome of this activity will be the provision of shelter and livelihood opportunities to victims of Cyclone Giri in 42 of the most affected villages in Myebon Township, Myanmar. On 22 October 2010, Cyclone Giri struck the Eastern Rakhine coast of Myanmar causing at least 45 deaths and destroying at least 20,000 houses. Almost 104,000 people remain homeless and at least 52,000 households/260,000 people remain affected. UN Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A10726

47 Mekong Institute Country Asia Far East/multi-country Advanced technical and managerial training Start Date 1/07/1995 End Date 10/05/2012 Mekong Institute core funding to support its July June 2009 programm The Mekong Institute (MI) was established in 1996 at Khon Kaen University to promote human resource development (HRD) for strengthening governance in the six countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS); Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Yunnan Province of China. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

48 Mekong Institute Agricultural Trade & Investment capacity building Country Agricultural education/training Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 7/12/2011 End Date 11/11/2016 Reduced development gap between the new ASEAN member countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam) through an increase in cross-border agricultural trade and investment and in the number of small and medium sized enterprises. This Activity aims to narrow the development gap between the new ASEAN member countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam) through supporting their integration into the ASEAN Economic Community, via capacity building at the Mekong Institute. Education Supplier Other Country Principal $1,213,141 $649, /14 $407, /15 $192, /16 $2,462,193 Totals NZ-1-A10986

49 Myanmar English Language Training of Officials Implementation Country Government administration Myanmar Start Date 15/11/2012 End Date Improved English language skills and enhanced regional integration among participating nations from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. The English Language Training for Officials Programme improves English language skills and promotes regional integration of government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Mongolia and Timor Leste. Education Supplier NZ $310,437 $592, /14 $771, /15 $318, /16 $1,992,646 Totals NZ-1-A11405

50 New Zealand China Doctoral Research Scholarships Country China Higher education Start Date 12/12/2008 End Date 17/05/2013 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. The New Zealand China Doctoral Research Scholarships scheme is offered to Chinese candidates for full time Doctorate (PhD) level qualifications in New Zealand. Education Supplier NZ $0 2013/ / /16 $0 Totals NZ-1-A01010

51 NZ Development Scholarships Myanmar Country Myanmar Higher education Start Date 1/07/2004 End Date 13/08/2012 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. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

52 Philippine Scholarship Awards to New Zealand Country Philippines Higher education Start Date 5/04/2011 End Date 17/05/2013 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. Contractor in Country $0 2013/ / /16 $0 Totals NZ-1-H10749

53 Philippines Development Scholarships Country Philippines Higher education Start Date 1/07/2004 End Date 17/05/2013 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. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

54 Philippines Enterprise Development in Upland Forest Areas Agricultural development Country Philippines Start Date 26/02/2008 End Date 27/08/2012 To address poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability in upland forest areas by buidling capacity in Community Based Forest Management Peoples s within the Philippines through training 250 individuals and establishing 8 community enterprises. Designed to create alternative income sources through capacity building, technical assistance and stronger support networks to new community enterprises in upland forest areas of the Philippines. FAO Principal 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00689

55 Philippines Strategy Evaluation and Development Country Philippines Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 18/12/2008 End Date 25/07/2012 Philippine Strategy Evaluation Evaluation of the the Philippines Country Strategy Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-H00834

56 Restoring Agricultural Livelihoods in Conflict Affected Areas of Maguindanao Province, Philippines Agricultural inputs Country Philippines Start Date 29/04/2011 End Date 21/05/2015 Improved food security and agricultural livelihoods among 18,700 vulnerable internally displaced households that have returned to Maguindanao Province. 87% of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) affected by flooding and conflict in Maguindanao were farming/fishing households. The activity distributed agricultural inputs (namely hand tools, corn, rice and vegetable seeds, fertilisers, backyard livestock/poultry and fishing gears) as well as providing technical assistance to build local capability in agricultural techniques and implement good practices in disaster risk reduction and management. FAO $1,447,377 $0 2013/ / /16 $1,447,377 Totals NZ-1-A10769

57 Restoring Agricultural Livelihoods in Conflict Affected Areas of Maguindanao Province, Philippines Agricultural inputs Country Philippines Start Date 29/04/2011 End Date 21/05/2015 NZ-1-A10769

58 Restoring Agriculture and Fisheries livelihoods after Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines Country Philippines Agricultural inputs Start Date 14/02/2014 End Date 8/10/2015 4,000 vulnerable households in the regions severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan were assisted to re-establish pre-typhoon levels of agriculture-based incomes, improve resilience to future disasters and strengthen food security. Agriculture is the primary income source for 40.5% of households in the affected regions and the activity is focused on vulnerable households reliant on livelihoods from small scale coconut farming. Implemented by FAO, the activity distributed agricultural inputs such as seeds, tools and livestock, as well as building local capability in agricultural techniques and implementing good practices in disaster risk reduction and management. FAO $2,500, / / /16 $2,500,000 Totals NZ-1-A11924

59 Restoring Agriculture and Fisheries livelihoods after Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines Country Philippines Agricultural inputs Start Date 14/02/2014 End Date 8/10/ ,425 vulnerable households in North Cotabato are supported to re-establish agriculture and fisheries-based income, improve their resilience to future disasters and strengthen their food security. Implemented by FAO this activity in North Cotabato province in Southern Mindanao is distributing agricultural inputs (namely hand tools, corn, rice and vegetable seeds, fertilisers, backyard livestock/poultry and fishing gears) as well as providing technical assistance to build local capability in agricultural techniques and implement good practices in disaster risk reduction and management. FAO NZ-1-A12223

60 Review of Official Development Assistence to ASEAN Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Economic and development policy/planning Start Date 11/09/2013 End Date 21/05/2015 Credible information to support MFAT s strategic and operational decision-making on Official Development Assistance (ODA) to members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) during Review of progress for Official Development Assistance (ODA) to members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) from 2010 to mid Contractor Unspecified Partially Mainstreamed $50, / / /16 $50,574 Totals NZ-1-A11677

61 Rewi Alley Scholarship Country China Teacher training Start Date 1/07/2005 End Date 27/09/2012 Contribution to enhanced capacity building at the Shandan Bailie School in Gansu Province and to increased mutual understanding between SB and NZ partners, and in the longer term, to poverty elimination in Gansu. Funding (in recent years via the Asia NZ Foundation) towards the costs of the long standing Rewi Alley Scholarship. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

62 Safe Vegetable Production in Vietnam Implementation Country Viet Nam Plant and post-harvest protection and pest control Start Date 24/03/2014 End Date To improve the safety and economic and environmental sustainability of vegetable farmers and the safety of consumers in Binh Dinh as a model for Viet Nam. The activity is focused on safe vegetable production in Binh Dinh Province in Viet Nam. It will build the capability of staff within the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) and up to 7,400 Binh Dinh vegetable farmers; invest in key supply chain infrastructure; develop certification systems for food safety standards and environmentally responsible production systems; and implement a marketing and branding strategy for the safe vegetables produced. Gov NZ Principal $3, /14 $17, /15 $416, /16 $902,260 $1,268,368 $1,346,908 $1,200,276 $1,340,061 Totals $3,815,552 NZ-1-D11964

63 Safe Vegetable Production in Vietnam Implementation Country Viet Nam Plant and post-harvest protection and pest control Start Date 24/03/2014 End Date Designs developed to support the People (Leadership and Education) and Prosperity (Agriculture and Trade) Strategies under the ASEAN-NZ Strategic Partnership and Plan of Action Design of new Knowledge and Skills activities, primarily for Short-Term Training Scholarships in Agriculture, Disaster Risk Management, Public Leadership and Renewable Energy. Education Supplier NZ Principal NZ-1-A12471

64 Small Community Project Support Fund in the Philippines Implementation Multisector aid Start Date 1/07/1994 Country End Date Philippines To enable the New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines, consistent with their diplomacy objectives, to flexibly support activities which meet development needs. The High Commission or Embassy Fund (HEF) is a small discretionary funding scheme that allocates money principally through grants. It is managed by the New Zealand Embassy in Manila for short term support of smallscale community focussed projects. Gov NZ $69,930 $72, /14 $68, /15 $85, /16 $11,551 $308,678 Totals NZ

65 Small Community Project Support Fund in the Philippines Implementation Multisector aid Start Date 9/12/2009 Country End Date Philippines To enable the New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines to flexibly support projects that meet development needs. The High Commission or Embassy Fund (HEF) is a small discretionary funding scheme that allocates money principally through grants. It is managed by the New Zealand Embassy in Manila for short term support of smallscale community focussed projects. NGO in Country 2013/ / /16 $100,000 $100,000 Totals $200,000 NZ-1-H10260

66 Sri Lankan Scholarships to New Zealand Country Asia Southern/multi-count Higher education Start Date 1/07/2004 End Date 17/05/2013 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. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ

67 Strategic monitoring and technical advisory support for Agriculture Implementation Country Agricultural development Asia Regional/multi-countr Start Date 24/10/2014 End Date The provision of independent technical expertise will support and inform improved activity implementation and delivery of agricultural and horticultural activities across the ASEAN region and Sri Lanka, and the Aid Programme more generally. Independent and expert technical advisory support to monitor the implementation of ASEAN and Sri Lanka agriculture activities, as well as capture lessons that could be shared beyond each discrete bilateral actvity. Contractor NZ 2013/14 $12, /15 $84, /16 $4,234 $90,000 $100,937 Totals $90,000 NZ-1-A12106

68 Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction: Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 9/08/2013 End Date 3/06/2016 Increased disaster resilience in Myanmar, Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Philippines through strengthened Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) systems and decision support tools at national and sub-national level. Support enabled the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) to improve disaster risk reduction capacity in Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines and Viet Nam by standardising systems for sharing of disaster risk assessment information and enhancing preparedness for the recovery phase of disasters through the development of guidelines, recovery frameworks, toolkits and capability development workshops. NGO in Country Principal $570, /14 $501, / /16 $1,071,893 Totals NZ-1-A11631

69 Strengthening the Philippines Dairy Industry Implementation Country Agricultural development Philippines Start Date 19/10/2009 End Date Contribute to the development of a profitable, equitable and sustainable Philippines dairy sector. Working with farmers in Calabarzon, Northern Mindanao, Northern Luzon and the Visayas regions. It focusses on improving the production end of the value chain, through demonstrated improved farm practices and technologies for nutrition feed and forage systems; the use of on-farm recording systems; the development of calf-rearing systems; and building capability of farmers and dairy workers through training and certification of training modules. Other Unspecified - $44,294 $860, /14 $2,240, /15 $1,197, /16 $139,337 $1,414,595 $4,482,686 Totals $1,414,595 NZ-1-H10217

70 Strengthening the Response Capacities of the Philippine Red Cross Implementation Country Philippines Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 4/06/2013 End Date Faster relief response by the Philippine Red Cross, resulting in reduced losses from disasters in the Philippines, through purchase and prepositioning of 14,000 family kits in regional warehouses; training of warehouse staff; and upgrading of nine warehouses weather-tightness and storage equipment. The Activity seeks to improve the Philippine Red Cross's humanitarian response in times of disaster by increasing the number of pre-deployed non-food item kits in regional areas; refurbishing warehouses suffering from issues of structural integrity and weather tightness; and providing staff training in warehouse and logistics management. NGO in Country - $2,044,917 $2,505, /14 $223, / /16 $4,774,221 Totals NZ-1-A11583

71 Support to UXO Lao Operations in Xiengkhuang Province Implementation Country Laos Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 21/10/2016 End Date By 2020, the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) on communities in Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR, is significantly reduced. Through support to the United Nations Development Programme and delivered by UXO Lao, this four-year activity will clear UXO and cluster munitions from rural land to ensure safe use of UXO-contaminated land in Lao PDR s Xieng Khouang Province for socio-economic, humanitarian and disaster risk reduction purposes. UNDP NZ-1-A12705

72 Sustainable Cereal and Fodder Systems in Nepal Agricultural development Country Nepal Start Date 1/07/2006 End Date 16/05/2012 To improve livelihoods of resource-poor dairy farmers in selected dairy production pockets of Nepal. Provide technical assistance to build capacity and capability of farmers to utilise fodder techniques through onfarm demonstration and training; improve access to new higher-quality seeds; and provide a replicable system for implementation by other farmers. Other Unspecified 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-A00045

73 Technical and Operational Assistance to the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre Country Asia Regional/multi-countr Disaster prevention and preparedness Start Date 19/04/2011 End Date 21/05/2015 The ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre has improved capability and capacity to facilitate cooperation and coordination in disaster risk management among ASEAN member states. Provided technical assistance to the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) Centre to build capacity, develop systems and advance New Zealand's involvement in the disaster risk management sector at the regional and bilateral levels in ASEAN. Contractor Unspecified $108,343 -$14, / / /16 $93,643 Totals NZ-1-A10763

74 Technical Assistance for A Peaceful Political Transition in Mindanao Country Philippines Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resoluti Start Date 25/07/2008 End Date 26/06/2015 Strengthen peace-building efforts and contribute to increased prospects for peaceful implementation and transition to a new political and governance system in Mindanao. Provision of technical expertise through the UNDP Action for Conflict Transformation (ACT) for Peace to facilitate reconciliation and the development of transitional justice and human rights mechanisms; assist marginalised groups to participate in the transition process and new political system; and support the development of legal systems and legislative frameworks. UNDP Principal 2013/ / /16 Totals NZ-1-H00833

75 Technical Assistance to Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance in ASEAN Implementation s not specified Start Date 17/10/2016 Country End Date Asia Southern/multi-count Support and inform improved activity implementation and delivery of UXO clearance activities across the ASEAN region. Independent technical assistance and quality assurance services in support of New Zealand's UXO clearance activities across the ASEAN region. Contractor NZ NZ-1-A12700

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