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Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2  
OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
AUSTRALIA  
The following communication, dated 15 September 2021 , from Australia , is being  circulated pursuant 
to paragraph 1 of the Decision on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement 
(document  IP/C/28).  
 
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1  INTRODUCTION  
1.  Australia is committed to implementing Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement. Australia is also 
committed to sharing information with other WTO Members about incentives and support it offers 
enterprises and institutions to promote and encourage technology transfer to least developed 
country Members (LDCs).   
2.  This is a full report in respect of Ar ticle 66.2 which builds upon annual update reports provided 
in 2012 ( document IP/C/W/580/Add.2), 2013 ( document IP/C/W/594/Add.7), 2014 ( document 
IP/C/W/602), 2015 ( document IP/C/W/611.Add.4), 2016 ( document IP/C/W/616/Add.1), 2017 
(document IP/C/W/631/Add .1/Rev.1), 2018 ( document IP/C/W/646/Add.2), 2019 ( document 
IP/C/W/656/Add.3) and 2020 ( document IP/C/R/TTI/AUS/1).  It is submitted in accordance with the 
TRIPS Council’s Decision of 20 February 2003 on Implementation of Article 66.2 of the 
TRIPS  Agreemen t (document IP/C/28). Consistent with that decision, developed country Members 
are to provide annual reports on actions taken or planned in pursuance of their Article 66.2 
commitments. The report focuses on incentives that are either targeted specifically at LDCs or at a 
group of countries which includes an LDC.  
3.  In this report, technology transfer is taken to include training, education and the dissemination 
of knowledge, as well as the intellectual property embedded in transferred goods and services and 
the dissemination of business information and know -how on which a product, process or service is 
based. This report focuses on Australia’s efforts to help LDCs create the conditions essential to 
encourage technology transfer. Technical coopera tion in favour of least developed and developing 
countries to facilitate the TRIPS Agreement’s implementation is another discrete obligation, on which 
Australia reports separately. Australia recognises that some technical cooperation activities may help 
to create an environment conducive to the creation or acquisition of technologies.  
4.  In Australia, many incentives for technology transfer take the form of official development 
assistance. These incentives align with Australia’s strategic focus on using aid as  a catalyst to 
promote economic growth and poverty reduction. Since 2012, Australia has provided aid for trade 
funding to the Australia -World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Funds in Trust (FiT) to 
assist technology and knowledge transfer to LDCs  and developing countries in the Indo -Pacific 
region. From 2019, a third iteration of FiT (FiT3) will continue to support a range of intellectual 
property (IP) capacity building activities, which will enable the development of national IP systems 
in benefi ciary countries, and help them to accede to WIPO -administered treaties . It will develop legal 
frameworks and infrastructure for effective knowledge transfer, including programs specifically 
focused on addressing IP related issues faced by women. The import ant FiT3 work on neglected 
tropical diseases and increased access to educational materials for the visually impaired will also 
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  5.  During this reporting period, the majority of activities under the new work plan for the FiT3 have 
been scoped or comme nced. There have been delays and postponement of activities due to global 
COVID -19 health concerns and subsequent travel restrictions. Development of a judicial toolkit on 
IP adjudication (‘IP benchbook’) for judges and judicial officers directed to the As sociation of 
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has begun. The IP benchbook is intended to be an important 
judicial resource, serving as a core element of future judicial capacity building program mes for 
judges and judicial officers. Further activities, inclu ding a study visit program me for Pacific policy 
makers and the placement of Indo -Pacific and East African scientists on training and research 
fellowships in Australia have been planned, and will take place when the health situation allows.  
6.  Enterprises and institutions eligible for funding to deliver projects and activities to facilitate 
technology transfer include government agencies and public institutions, non -government 
organisations, independent consultants and experts, and universities and research org anisations. 
Australian aid has been untied since 2006, allowing non -Australian organisations to bid for contracts 
to supply goods and services under bilateral and multilateral development assistance programmes. 
Untied aid helps ensure activities represent value for money, are cost -effective and attract the 
best-available global expertise, thereby achieving the best development results. Consistent with 
this, Australia’s aid -funded incentives for technology transfer are not restricted to Australian 
institutio ns and enterprises.  
7.  Australia recognises that LDC Members are interested in the outcomes of technology transfer 
activities. This report’s annex includes specific examples of relevant program mes and projects in the 
format suggested by LDCs ( document IP/C/W/ 561), including work done to deliver safe, effective 
and accessible COVID -19 immunisation programs. Australia lists all LDC recipients.    
 
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Name of programme or project  Australia Awards  
Objective or purpose  Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation 
of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development. They include long - term awards 
(e.g. the Australia Awards Scholarships, and the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships) and short - term awards (such as, 
Australia Awards Short Courses).  
Entity making the incentive a vailable  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Approved Australian higher education providers or Australian Registered Training Organisations  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding for scholarships enabling citizens of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to undertake undergraduate and 
postgraduate studies in Australia  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology  Other (Education and training )  
Output or impact  Australia Awards are intended to strengthen human resource development capacity, build partnerships and linkages, address 
regional priority issues and contribute to long -term development needs in partner countries. Awards provide good quality 
education, training and professional development and research activities, build capacity and promote an educated work force 
that helps build and sustain economic development and a stronger technological base.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Ongoing  
Website for further information  http://dfat.gov.au/people -to-people/australia -awards/pages/australia -awards -scholarships.aspx  
Contact point for further information  Kamruzzaman Morol ( Kamruzzaman.morol@dfat.gov.au ) 
 
 
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- 4 - Name of programme or project  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
Objective or purpose  CAVAC Phase II 2016 – 2022 is increasing agricultural production and smallholder income in Cambodian provinces through 
support for  irrigation activities in Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum, Kandal and Takeo, and productivity, diversification and rice 
milling at a national level.  CAVAC is cons tructing and rehabilitating irrigation schemes and providing farmers with access to 
agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides and training in modern farming techniques. It is addressing key systemic 
failures along the agriculture value chain from  supplier to consumer.   To enable higher productivity and incomes, CAVAC is 
strengthening market connections that promote greater investment and add value along specific product value chains that 
link suppliers to farmers and farmers to consumers.  It als o helps farmers to access improved and sustainable solutions for 
farming.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Key stakeholders include the Cambodi an Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Cambodian Ministry of Water 
Resources and Meteorology, Cambodian Provincial Departments, private sector bodies and other development partners in 
the Cambodian agriculture sector.  
Beneficiary Member(s )  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding  
Financial implications  $89.9 million  
Field of technology  Agriculture sector, with a focus on increased agricultural yield  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and expertise; improved irrigation and agricultural inputs)   
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- 5 - Name of programme or project  Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC)  
Output or impact  CAVAC delivered comprehensively against 2020 targets and remains on track to meet end -of-program outcomes (EOPOs). CAVAC 
also invested considerable effort in developing a more ambitious policy reform agenda, expanding the range of EOPOs. This was  
articulat ed in the new strategic framework (summarized above). Work on a number of those policy streams commenced in 2019.  
Establishing profitable irrigated infrastructure :  
• All 10 targeted irrigation schemes are now complete. They irrigating 18,731 Ha of land, benefiting 11,959 households (end -
of-program outcome 12,000), contributing to the production of 99,601 MT of paddy rice in 2020 (worth US$19.9m). . Impact 
evaluations highlighted increases in yields and incomes of approximately 300% and very high rates of return. CAVAC's track record 
on establishing sustainable systems for operating and maintenance is exemplary (highlighted in the MTR and World Bank / ADB s ector 
reviews). Farmer engagement is indicated by high payment of irrigation service fees   - 96 per ce nt  - compared to non -CAVAC 
schemes where FWUCs tend to be hardly operational (if existent) with collection below 50 per cent.    
• Responding to the MTR, CAVAC developed an engagement strategy to encourage the sector to adopt successful elements 
from CAVAC . The majority of irrigation spend is through development partners. CAVAC commenced a partnership with the ADB (a 
major actor) providing technical services on the USD$24.5 million Prek Po scheme. CAVAC's review of the scheme's design ident ified 
fundamental  engineering errors. CAVAC undertook a complete redesign, ensuring the scheme will deliver water effectively. The World 
Bank also subsequently requested a partnership, demonstrating the regard for CAVAC's expertise and viability of this strategy . CAVAC 
also commenced developing and socialising water management and irrigation standards. Following policy dialogue, key elements of 
CAVAC's approach have now been adopted in several strategic documents and the Government welcomes further support.  
Promoting an in creasingly competitive and diversified agriculture sector :  
• CAVAC continued to promote improved farming practices and technologies to increase productivity for rice and cassava. In 
2020, CAVAC formed 26 partnerships with private businesses (making a tota l of 71) leading to outreach to 72,876smallholder 
households (against the 135,000 households target to  apply improved farming practices and technologies, in line with expectations 
for this point in the program). Technologies included more effective (and of ten reduced) application of inputs such as fertilisers, 
pesticides and adjuvants, as well as mechanisation (direct seeders, pesticide spraying drones, laser land levellers). Farmers  have 
adopted the improved farming practices at their own cost through mult iple cropping seasons indicating sustainability.   
• Progress was also made in improving the value of Cambodian agriculture. To date, CAVAC II has introduced four new or 
improved rice varieties and a final fifth is underway (of the targeted five). These wi ll increase prices for Cambodian farmers, 
contributing to EOPOs to increase profitability. The Government with CAVAC's support established the National Variety Release  
Committee (a Prime Ministerial priority) which has publicly released Sen Kra Ob and Camb odia's climate -resilient premium jasmine 
variety Phka Mealdei. Working with ACIAR and the private sector, CAVAC introduced three types of seeders, with 352 purchased in 
2020 well above the targeted 60. Direct seeder technology massively reduces seed volume s required, enabling investment in (more 
expensive) quality seed, improving returns to farmers.  
• Work to establish Cambodia’s first Quality Declared Seed system is ongoing (providing farmers with a quality control system 
to consistently grow more profita ble rice), with a pilot underway with five agricultural cooperatives and a private company on 50 Ha. 
108,281 MT was harvested (72% on target) and 78,467 MT was certified as high -quality. Overall, there was strong evidence that 
CAVAC's work is supporting th e transition to niche, high value rice, which will allow farmers to shift from subsistence models to more 
commercial farming (with associated poverty reduction outcomes).  
• CAVAC also commenced various policy initiatives to improve the international compe titiveness of Cambodia's agriculture 
sector and access to markets. Following extensive policy dialogue, CAVAC will now partner with relevant Ministries to build f urther 
evidence for and/or pilot reforms. This includes a cost/benefit analysis of a `quality infrastructure' system, studies into transaction 
costs in supply chains, a pilot “agricultural investment” unit, a feasibility study into establishing agro -processing industrial parks and 
released a study of key crops for agriculture diversification. The M TR credited CAVAC with influencing the Government's shift towards 
working constructively with the private sector to develop Cambodian agriculture (from a previous hostility).  
• CAVAC delivered comprehensively against 2020 targets and remains on track to me et end -of-program outcomes (EOPOs). 
CAVAC also invested considerable effort in developing a more ambitious policy reform agenda, expanding the range of EOPOs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  CAVAC II: February 2016 – August 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/cambodia/development -assista nce/Pages/increasing -agriculture -productivity -cambodia  
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Name of programme or project  Research on Climate Change Using Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques, under the auspices of the Forum for 
Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)  
Objective or purpose  Strengthening the effective, safe and efficient use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in studying climate change in developi ng 
regional countries  
Entity making the incentive available  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The Forum for Nuclear Cooperation (FNCA) in Asia is a Japan -led cooperation framework for peaceful use of nuclear 
technology in Asia. The cooperation consists of FNCA meetings and project activities in which Australia, Bangladesh, China, 
Indonesia, Japan , Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet  Nam participate.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by ANSTO in nuclear and isotopic analysis; provision of funding for officers from Bangladesh to 
participate in regional workshops  
Financial implicat ions Up to $A50,000 annually, shared amongst all nine developing FNCA member countries, including Bangladesh.  
Field of technology  Application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to the study of climate change  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on nuclear and isotopic techniques, as they apply to the study and impact of climate change, 
through training and research collaboration)  
Output or impact  rained personnel with technical understanding of and skills in the application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to studying 
past climate change and the processes of past climate variability  in the  Asia-Pacific region  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Extended due to COVID -19 
Website f or further information  https://www.fnca.mext.go.jp/english/ccs/e_introduction.html  
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
  
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- 7 - Name of programme or project  Scaling Frontier Innovation Program (SFI)  
Objective or purpose  To support social entrepreneurship ecosystems in the Asia Pacific region by addressing two main gaps: lack of access to 
appropriate forms of capital and lack of access to high quality incubation and acceleration services.   SFI supports innovati ve 
social ente rprises to scale their development impact and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through 
four complementary components:  
- Frontier Innovators: core financial support and training to innovative social entrepreneurs  
- Frontier Incubato rs: capacity building to incubators and accelerators to offer high -level services to innovative social 
start-ups and growth -oriented enterprises  
- Frontier Brokers: proactively match social entrepreneurs and appropriate types of capital   
- Frontier Catal yse: catalyse more appropriate forms of capital for innovative social enterprises  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Innovative social enterprise s; Social impact -focused incubators and accelerators; Investment funds and fund managers, 
brokers of capital; Global experts and best practice providers in the field of acceleration of social entrepreneurship, impac t 
and gender lens investing  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Funding of grants, access to capacity -building and technical expertise, and  access to global networks of social entrepreneurs, 
investors and support organisations  
Financial implications  AU$15 million  
Field of technology  Multiple, including, but not limi ted to health, education, clean energy, agriculture, financial services, provision of incubation 
and acceleration services  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, expertise; Access to global networks and investors)  
Output or impact  Capability of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region to scale their development impact increased; Ecosystem for scalin g 
the impact of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific region strengthened; Availability of private sector capital for social 
enterprises in the Asia Pacific region increased; Awareness of social entrepreneurship and impact investment mechanisms 
for achieving development impacts increased.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  https://ixc.dfat.gov.au/projects/scaling -frontier -innovation/  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 8 - Name of programme or project  ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network Project  
Objective or purpose  Enhance the capacity of ASEAN countries to identify plant pests and diseases, promote regional networking of diagnostic 
capacity; and stimulate the adoption of new, diagnostic techniques.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); Queensland Department of Agriculture and 
Fisheries; Queensland Museum; University of Southern Queensland;  Landcare New Zealand; Ministry for Primary Industries 
New Zealand.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Plant Protection Organisations in beneficiary countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the ASEAN -Australia -New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Economic Cooperation Work Programme 
(ECWP).  
Financial implications  $487,630 for the period October 2020 – May 2022  
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Improve the skills of front -line identifiers and specialist diagnosticians to identify plant pests and diseases, and develop low -
cost, diagnostic resources. Development and implementation of the ASEAN Regional Diagnostic Network. Networked, 
diagnostic capacity to provide credibility to national pest lists required by ASEAN countries to gain access to intern ational 
markets and develop a risk -based approach to quarantine policy. It is anticipated that enhanced diagnostic capacity will 
contribute to the removal of unwarranted SPS barriers to trade within the AANZFTA zone. Plant health activities funded by 
the AECWP have included: diagnostic training on fungi of economically important monoctos, fruit flies, weed seeds, and  pest 
nematodes; proficiency testing and advice on the management of invasive crop pests .  
 
Equipment (e.g. literature, laboratory consumables , chemicals, extraction kits, survey materials, etc.) were procured in 
association with training activities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  October 2020 – May 2022.  
Website for further information  www.ardn.info  
Contact point for further information  Dr Ian Naumann ( ian.naumann@awe.gov.au ) 
  
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- 9 - Name of programme or project  Demonstrating the impact on trade and regional plant protection of streamlined information systems for pest 
surveillance and reporting  
Objective or purpose  Address the inconsistent approach to pest surveillance in the Asia -Pacific region and the poor standard of reporting of 
surveillance outcomes. The project promotes best practice in surveillance, design, planning and implementation, efficient 
collection and management of surveillance information, and evidence -based reporting on pest status.  
Entity making the incentive avail able Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) of the World Trade Organization.  
Financial implications  USD$1,705,455  
Field of technology  Food security and agricultural productivity.  
Category of technology  Other (Combination of skills and knowledge transfer through workshops and mentoring training on surveillance of crops and 
pests and diseases of diverse crops and commodities, and procurement of equipment, including surveillance equipment (P -
tracker) and informat ion management systems (SIMS) and surveillance app licence )  
Output or impact  The project addresses the inconsistent approach to pest surveillance in the Asia -Pacific region and the poor standard of 
reporting of surveillance outcomes. This weak performance of what is a basic National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) 
responsibility undermines the credibility of pest status claimed to prospective trading partners. The project complements the  
surveillance work program of the Asia -Pacific Plant P rotection Commission and provides impetus to usage of the IPPC’s 2016  
Plant Pest Surveillance manual and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research’s 2005 ‘best practice’ 
publication "Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia a nd the Pacific".  
 
Surveillance activities targets pests and diseases of diverse crops and commodities which are important in regional trade, 
including the movement of planting material. The crops include aquatic plants, avocado, bananas, cacao, cashews, ca ssava, 
citrus, coffee, cut flowers, maize, mango, musk melon, litchi, longans, oil palm, pineapple, soybeans, sugarcane and 
watermelon.  
 
A series of case studies, including surveillance to support market access proposals, define pest distributions and assist early 
detection of high priority quarantine pests, will be used to demonstrate that a regional framework can enable more cost -
effective collection of pest records, more robust management of pest data, and more credible and timely r eporting of changes 
in pest status.  
 
The project uses coordinated surveillance activities across the collaborating countries to showcase:  
• the use of mobile devices and a customisable smartphone app (‘P -tracker’) to record surveillance data in the field; 
and 
• a simple process for importing these surveillance data into a low -cost, flexible, in -house information system, the 
Surveillance Information Management System (SIMS).  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Until April 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.standardsfacility.org/PG -432 
Contact point for further information  Ms Carol Quashie -Williams ( Carol.Quashie -Williams@awe.gov.au )  
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Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF)  
Objective or purpose  The Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) and the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) are the two peak regional 
bodies for metrology. These programmes aim to strengthen regional metrology infrastructure, specifically scientific 
measurement capabilities and legal metrology frameworks. In so doing, they help to ensure a sound regional measurement 
infrastructure that underpins th e reduction of technical barriers to trade, helps assure the quality of imports into Australia 
and to facilitate trade within the region.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources through the National Me asurement Institute (NMI), plus 
designated institutes responsible for ionising radiation standards (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 
and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). The National Measurement Institut e is Australia’s official 
member of these programs.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Counterpart national metrology institutes, designated institutes within national measurement systems and national legal 
metrology authori ties. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technical training to develop scientific and legal metrological capabilities, management and leadership training. Support for  
participation in international and regional measurement comparison programs to demonstrate capabilities. Incentive 
measures include training courses and attachments, workshops and seminars.  
Financial implications  Activities have been funded through variou s government agencies and international bodies, including the Department of 
Foreign Affairs and Trade, APMP, APEC, World Bank, and the German national metrology institute, (PTB). NMI is not funded 
to undertake these activities other than providing in -kind support.  
Field of technology  Scientific and legal metrology. Examples of sectors where measurement capability development is being prioritised include 
clean water, health, environment, food safety, and energy – measurement for digital transformation is a new area under 
development.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology expertise (building of scientific and legal metrology capabilities), strategic planning, stakeholder 
engagement and management/leadership skills, and equipment to supp ort legal and scientific metrology)  
Output or impact  Example outputs include goods and services that are based on internationally recognised measurement capabilities and 
internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks that are made available within these  economies and to the international 
community, including Australia. Activities targeting the listed LDCs conducted over the reporting period have comprised 
training courses, workshops and seminars in scientific and legal metrology. Many of these activities  are normally scheduled 
alongside APMP and APLMF meetings but, through the pandemic, more virtual activities have been conducted through the 
year. Harmonisation and international recognition of metrology infrastructure and capabilities assists in protectin g consumers 
(safe and reliable goods and services) and reduces technical barriers to trade. This provides a stronger regional environment  
for trade and collaboration as well as building regional science and technology capabilities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  APMP was established in 1977. Australia joined in 1980 and has not only played an active role, but has provided leadership, 
including as APMP Chair most recently to 2016. NMI currently chairs  APMP’s Developing Economies’ Committee, is a member 
of APMP’s Executive Committee and Lead Technical Committee Chair. Australia was a founding member of and APLMF Chair 
from 1994 to 2002 and, from April 2021, is a member of the APLMF Executive Committee. Australiacontinues to play a 
leadership role in particular in terms of technology transfer.  
Website for further information  www.apmpweb.org/  and www.aplmf.org  
Contact point for  further information  Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) – Enhancing Medical Physics Services in Developing Standards, 
Education and Training through Regional Cooperation  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to improve health care to patients in the region through the application of appropriate, effec tive 
and safe radiation medicine, utilising competent med ical physicists.  
Entity making the incentive available  The Canberra Hospital leads the project and is supported by professional members of the Australasian College of Physical 
Scientists & Engineers in Medicine. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technolo gy Organisation (ANSTO) provides 
governance and administrative support to the project leader.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative 
Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific 
(RCA). The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helpin g to transfer 
nuclear technologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertis e by Canberra Hospital senior medical physicist and the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & 
Engineers in Medicine. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical meetings and expert missions to the developing 
member countries over the course  of the project.  
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear technology in the health care sector within the Asia-Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on the safe application of nuclear techniques in health care facilities, and the method of deliver ing 
that technical knowledge.)  
Output or impact  Increased capacity in cancer treatmen t and medical imaging in participant countries; the effective introduction of advanced 
techniques for both treatment and medical imaging; and improved and upgraded safe operating practices and technical 
standards with respect to medical physics.  
Status of  the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 - 2021 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
  
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- 12 - Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing and Improving Soil and Water Quality to Minimise Land 
Degradation and Enhance Crop Productivity Using Nuclear Techniques  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to use nuclear techniques to 
implement best agricultural practices to minimise land degradation and enhance crop productivity.  
Entity making the incentive available  Macquarie University in Sydney leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff 
of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Coope rative 
Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific 
(RCA). The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer 
nuclear tech nologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by Macquarie University and ANSTO staff. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical training 
courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course of the 
project.  
Financial implications  There has been  no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic . 
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear technology in the agricultural sector within the Asia -Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on the safe, effective and efficient application of nuclear and isotopic techniques in studying land 
degradation and its impact on crop productivity)  
Output or impact  The implementation of mitigating practices to alleviate land degradation, ther eby increasing crop yields across the Asia -
Pacific region.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2021 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
  
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- 13 - Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Assessing the Vulnerability of Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems to 
Sea-Level Rise and Climate Change  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of coastal countries in the Asia -Pacific region to use nuclear techniques 
to ascertain coastal vulnerability and resilience to climate change in the 21st century.  
Entity making the incentive available  University of Wollongong leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff of the  
Austr alian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the Regional Cooperative 
Agreement f or Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific 
(RCA). The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer 
nuclear technologies and exper tise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by University of Wollongong and ANSTO staff. The expertise is delivered by a series of technical training 
courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course of the 
project.  
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear science and technology in the marine, terrestrial and coastal environments in the 
Asia-Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on the safe, effective and efficient application of nuclear and isotopic techniques to marine and 
coastal sediments)  
Output or impact  The improved technical skills and capacity building will assist in the identification of adaptation options that will improve 
shoreline resilience and the delivery of ecosystem services.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2022 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
  
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- 14 - Name of programme or project  Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) - Application of Isotopic Techniques for Wetland Management and 
Strategic Conservation Planning  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of countries in the Asia -Pacific region to apply isotopic techniques to 
wetland management and strat egic conservation planning through greater technical proficiency and through the benefits of 
regional context and scale.  
Entity making the incentive available  Macquarie University leads the project. The implementation and administration of the project is supported by staff of the 
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  The project is run under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) th rough the Regional Cooperative 
Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific 
(RCA). The RCA is an Intergovernmental agreement of 22 IAEA Member States from Asia and the Pacific, helping to transfer 
nuclear technologies and expertise for peaceful uses to developing countries throughout the region.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Provision of expertise by Macquarie University and ANSTO staff. The expertise will be delivered by a series of technical 
training courses, coordination meetings, workshops and expert missions to the developing member countries over the course 
of the project. Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, coordination meeting planned for early 2020 has been postponed.  
Financial implications  There has been no financial outlay this year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic  
Field of technology  Safe and effective utilisation of nuclear science and technology in the wetland environments in the Asia -Pacific region.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical knowledge on improved and standardised sampling protocols, the matching of isotopic analytical tools with 
specific questions relevant to  wetland management, and the improved interpretation of ecosystem structure and processes, 
through greater technical proficiency and through the benefits of regional context and scale)  
Output or impact  The improved technical skills and capacity building w ill empower nations in the Asia Pacific region to develop appropriate 
programs for determining the habitat dependencies of important wild fisheries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-22 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mark Alexander, International Affairs Manager, ANSTO  
international.liaison@ansto.gov.au  
  
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- 15 - Name of programme or project  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Accessible Book Consortium (ABC)  
Objective or purpose  The ABC project facilitates cross -border exchange of copyright -protected electronic files for books in accessible formats 
between national libraries and charit able institutions (trusted intermediaries) serving the blind, visually impaired and other 
persons with print disabilities.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  IP Australia  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Funding provided to WIPO under the terms of Australia’s Funds -in-Trust with WIPO.  
Financial implications  Anticipated Total budget allocation - $A 170,400 comprised as follows:  
$A 67,600 allocated to Indonesia  
$A 66,100 allocated to Viet  Nam 
$A 36,700 allocated to Myanmar  
Field of technology  Training to assist the visually impaired in higher education.  
Category of technology  Other (Training on accessible book production, on the use of reading devices to access materials provided to visually impaire d 
students.)  
Output or impact  Indonesia: Visually impaired secondary, higher secondary and university students with a focus on female students are being 
identified, and 400 textbooks of educational materials have been produced in accessible formats to assist them with their 
studies. Ac tivities in Indonesia are ongoing.  
 
Viet Nam: Visually impaired secondary, higher secondary and university students with a focus on female students are being 
identified, and 525 textbooks of educational materials have been produced in accessible formats t o assist them with their 
studies. Activities in Viet  Nam are ongoing.  
 
Myanmar: Online capacity building course on the production of books in accessible formats for people who are blind, visually 
impaired or otherwise print disabled has been provided to en sure continuation of training programs during COVID.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Indonesia, Viet  Nam and Myanmar: February 2020 – March 2021  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Charlotte Iggulden, IP Australia ( Charlotte.iggulden@ipaustralia.gov.au )  
  
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- 16 - Name of programme or project  Australian Water Partnership  
Objective or purpose  The Australian Water Partnership (AWP), established through the Australian Aid program in 2015, was conceived to respond 
to the water management needs of developing countries in the Indo -Pacific region and beyond, specifically on topics where 
Australia has  specialist expertise in short supply globally.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Australian public and private organisations in the water and d evelopment sector, including government departments and 
authorities, water service and technology providers, universities and research institutes, industry associations and NGOs, 
and consultants. Examples of Australian Partner organisations involved in AWP  activities in LDCs include: Bureau of 
Meteorology; Geoscience Australia; WaterAid; International WaterCentre; and Hunter H2O.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of demand led technical assistance in sustainable water resource management activities. Includes 
research and training in tools and models, national policy and strategic assistance, capacity building, peer -to-peer exchanges, 
study tours.    
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Water and development sector  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Listed here are examples of AWP Activities that are being implemented in Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR and the Pacific 
region, and their e xpected outputs related to technology transfer:  
 • Enhancements to the UN ESCAP Regional Drought Mechanism An interactive dashboard to communicate drought and 
water availability metrics in Cambodia. The dashboard built on UNESCAP’s Regional Drought Mechani sm by adding 
hydrological drought metrics, generated by integrating three Australian Water Tools.   
 • Translation, dissemination and launch of the book Hydrogeology of the Dry Zone, Central Myanmar The Government 
of Myanmar’s Irrigation, Water Utilisation and Management Department (IWUMD) requested support from Australia to 
develop the translation, layout,  and printing of a Burmese language version of the book Hydrogeology of the Dry Zone, 
Central Myanmar. This provides public access to the findings and conclusions of the book through enhanced dissemination 
of English and Burmese language versions.   
• Establishing an environmental flows framework for the Ayeyarwady Basin Policy framework and pathway for the 
adoption of environmental flows of water in the Ayeyarwady River Basin for Myanmar.   
 • Myanmar Young Water Professionals Program  Increased capacity o f young water professionals by introducing 
disciplines, information and approaches that underlie integration of the management and planning of water resources and 
river basins. Collaboration with Australian and international water experience, policies and tools.   
• Support for the Lao PDR National Water Management Strategy Assistance in drafting a National Water Management 
Strategy (NWMS) to accompany Lao PDR’s 2017 National Water Law. To inform the NWMS, two technical studies were 
commissioned. The first on a rapid eco -hydrology assessment summarised the characteristics, processes and conditions of 
the eco -hydrological regime of the Mekong in Lao PDR, and of its tributary catchments. The second was a rapid assessment 
of the state of water resources which s ummarised the hydrological regime, water availability and uses for each catchment in 
Lao PDR.    
• Pacific Water and Wastewater Association Funding Support  Capacity development program for the Pacific Water & 
Wastewater Association (PWWA), leading to enhanced facilities for collective action among 29 utilities across 20 Pacific Isla nd 
countries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress   
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- 17 - Name of programme or project  Australian Water Partnership  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  https://waterpartnership.org.au/  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 18 - Name of programme or project  Customs Automation: Pacific ASYCUDA World Project   
Objective or purpose  Government funding of provision of technical assistance and technology related to the establishment of an automated 
customs system.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Island countries  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Modernised integrated border customs procedures through use of information and communication technology (ICT) serving 
as a catalyst to improve efficiency and effectiveness of customs operations. Capacity building of customs officials to use th e 
technology in a sustainable way (includes private sector engagement).  
 
This will enable customs authorities, cross -border agencies and traders to electronically submit documents and exchange 
data as well as computerise procedures to support swift clearance of goods, hence reducing the need for face -to-face 
interaction in a COVID -19 operating environment. The effect is increasing the efficiency of customs cargo clearance, produce 
timely and accurate trade statistics, minimise the risk of fraud, maximise revenue collection, and ensure the smooth 
functioning of cross -border trade, e specially for essential products.  
Financial implications  $A2.8 million (includes other 4 other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Trade facilitation, customs procedures, trade policy and statistics, border and revenue control.  
Category of tech nology  Other (Trade transparency/facilitation.)  
Output or impact  To stimulate economic growth, through effective and efficient collection of revenue, and the provision of efficient services to 
the trading community, and the provision of the capacity to monitor and provide accurate and timely statistics on internation al 
trade.   
 
1. To identify impediments to international trade and prepare distinct proposals to facilitate imports and exports through 
streamlining and simplification of customs and trade procedures, information flows and documentation, complementary to 
the ASYCUDA system.  
  
2. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customs operations.  
  
3. To provide the Government with timely and accurate information necessary to support the formulation and conduct 
of macro -economic and fiscal policy.  
  
4. To pro vide other Users (e.g. Statistics, Ministry of Trade/Commerce) with information with which to monitor and 
control trade, and the Customs Administration with management information on trade and on individual traders.  
  
5. To maintain border controls during  development and implementation.  
 
6. Development and customisation of Passenger Processing Modules  
 
The deployment of a modern computerized system into the modernised customs clearance process will improve the 
performance of Customs Administrations throug h faster clearance of cargo, improved revenue control, strengthened internal 
controls and will provide up -to-date, accurate information on trade in goods.   
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- 19 - Name of programme or project  Customs Automation: Pacific ASYCUDA World Project   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  24 months  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Greg Furness, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( Gregory.Furness@dfat.gov.au ). 
 
Name of programme or project  PACER Plus Trade Transparency Project    
Objective or purpose  To provide capacity building and technical assistance to support implementation of the transparency provisions of the PACER 
Plus regional trade agreement by Pacific Island Signatories.  
Entity  making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Governments and private sector.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of provision of technical assistance related to the establishment of trade portals to support 
implementation of transparency obligations under the PACER Plus agreement.  
Financial implications  $A1 million (includes other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Establishment of online trade platforms in the form of national and regional trade portals; and  
Capacity building of public and private sector to use the trade portals.  
Category of technology  Other (Trade transparency/facilitation.)  
Output or impact  The main project outputs were online national trade portals established in each beneficiary country to provide an interface 
where information on relevant legi slation and procedures could be uploaded and accessed, and where information to facilitate 
trade and investment could be accessed. Together with a regional trade facilitation index, the portals would form a regional 
electronic platform. This content manage ment system (CMS) would facilitate the comparison and benchmarking of trade -
related procedures among signatories, helping to simplify and harmonize procedures and contributing to the sustainability 
of the project  
Status of the programme or project  Complet ed 
Duration and timing  18 months  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Greg Furness, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Gregory, Furness@dfat.gov.au ). 
  
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- 20 - Name of programme or project  Indo -Pacific Regulatory Strengthening Program  
Objective or purpose  Supporting national medicines regulatory authorities to work together to improve the impact and safety of medical products 
through more efficient regulation.  
Entity  making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Department of Drug & Food, Ministry of Health, Cambodia  
Food & Drug Department, Ministry of Health, Lao  PDR 
Department of Food and Drug Administration, Myanmar  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Regulatory Authorities of Beneficiary Member Countries  
Nature of incentive measure  Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration is working with key Indo -Pacific counterparts to improve their regulatory 
systems and processes, including through sharing regulatory information.  
Financial implications  Up to $17 million (2018 -2022)  
Field of technology  Medical product regulation and training  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  Partner countries with improved capabilities to regulate medical products, including stronger market authorisation systems, 
through institutional partnerships with Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  4 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/indo -pacific -regulatory -strengthening -program -rsp 
Contact point for further information  Sabita Rana sabita.rana@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 21 - Name of programme or project  ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellowships  
Objective or purpose  Improve regional capacity to deliver field epidemiology training.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Australian National University   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Pasteur Institute in Cambodia  
National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology in Lao  PDR  
Central Epidemiology Unit in Myanmar  
Nature of incentive measure  Funding scholarships for up to twelve ASEAN nationals to complete a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology, and up 
to eight Australian fellows to undertake capacity building field placements in Southeast Asia  
Financial implications  Approximately $4.3 million (2018 -23) 
Field of technolo gy Field epidemiology and training  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge and skills)  
Output or impact  Masters level epidemiologists and national champions for health security who will return to Southeast Asia to lead outbreak 
responses and improve the quality of training programs in their home countries.  
 
To prepare and respond to outbreaks of COVID -19 and other diseases, all of the ASEAN -Australia Health Security Fellows 
have supported national efforts to contain the pandemic through research, contact tracing, disease modelling and screening.  
Status of t he programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  5 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsec urity.dfat.gov.au/asean -australia -health -security -fellowships  
Contact point for further information  Naomi Jackson naomi.jackson@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 22 - Name of programme or project  Pacific Infectious Disease Prevention (PIDP)  
Objective or purpose  The Pacific Infectious Disease Prevention (PIDP) program supports activities to mitigate infectious disease threats through 
support for infection prevention and control; vector (mosquitoes and other insects) control; surveillance of infectious 
diseases, immunisation coverage and treatment -resistance in pathogens and vectors. Activities will be delivered with partner 
governments and regional organisations in Papua New Guinea, the Pacific island countries and Ti mor-Leste.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  University of New South Wales, James Cook University and other approved Australian higher education providers      
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Many countries have weak disease surveillance and containment systems and are therefore vulnerable to emerging and 
resurgent infectious diseases, including those caused by zoonotic and drug -resistant pathogens. A major disease outbreak 
could have severe health and economic im plications with loss of life and disruption to regional trade, tourism and 
development.  
Financial implications  Approximately $24m (2020 -2023) across Timor -Leste, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Island Countries.  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Project aims to contribute to increased capacity to prevent infectious disease threats, particularly in control and surveilla nce 
of vectors; improvements to infection prevention and control and surveillance of infectious diseases, immunisation coverage 
and treatment -resistance in pathogens and vectors.   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/PIDP -and-APPIDaR  
Contact point for further information  Esther Ooi esther.o oi@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 23 - Name of programme or project  ASEAN -Pacific Infectious Disease Detection and Response (APIDDaR)  
Objective or purpose  The ASEAN -Pacific Infectious Disease Detection and Response (APIDDaR) aims to help to build capacity to detect and respond 
to disease outbreaks. Activities focus on laboratory strengthening; workforce development (particularly for the field 
epidemiology workforce); and improved outbreak detection and management systems. Activities will be delivered with 
partner governm ents and regional organisations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  University of Newcastle and other approved Australian higher education providers  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministries of health, research laboratories  
Nature of incentive measure  Many count ries have weak disease surveillance and containment systems and are therefore vulnerable to emerging and 
resurgent infectious diseases, including those caused by zoonotic and drug -resistant pathogens. A major disease outbreak 
could have severe health and e conomic implications with loss of life and disruption to regional trade, tourism and 
development.  
Financial implications  Approximately $35 million (2020 -2023)  
Field of technology  Diagnostic laboratory strengthening, field epidemiology and outbreak detection and management systems training.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/PIDP -and-APPIDaR  
Contact point for further information  Nick Harris nick.h arris@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 24 - Name of programme or project  Research for One Health System Strengthening - Collaboration on One Health Economic Research for Systems 
(COHERES)  
Objective or purpose  The Research for One Health Systems Strengthening Program is a group of research projects co -funded with the Australian 
Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) addressing zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and systems 
strengthening within the Asia Pacific .  
This project is looking at opportunities to im prove collaboration between human and animal health sectors and to use 
incentive -based regulation to intervene in veterinary markets in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet  Nam to improve health security 
outcomes.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of  Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Approved Australian Research Institutes  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Agriculture, Cambodia  
National Institute for Public Health, Cambodia  
Nature of incentive measure  The need to further develop One Health approaches in the Mekong region is urgent  and exemplified by the current outbreak 
of African Swine Fever (ASF) and previous outbreaks of avian influenzas that have spread to human populations.  
Financial implications  $1,635,166 co -funded by ACIAR and DFAT.  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Increasing knowledge, experience and skills of both human -health and animal -health researchers in the Mekong countries. 
Increasing understanding, knowledge, capacity and skills of government officials in the animal -health and human -health 
sectors. Establishing working relationships between human - and animal -health ministries as a foundation for advancing 
towards One Health goals. Accessing evidence for improved design and management  of interventions aimed at systems 
strengthening for improved agricultural production and national health outcomes.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years  
Website for further information  https://aciar.gov.au/project/ls -2019-118 
Contact point for further information  Francette Dusan Francette.dusan@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 25 - Name of programme or project  Stronger Systems for Health Security - Surveillance Training, Research Opportunities and National Guidelines 
for communicable disease control in Timor -Leste (STRONG TL)  
Objective or purpose  The Stronger Systems for Health Security (SSHS) aims to build evidence and research capacity in Southeast Asia and the 
Pacific around health systems and policy in relation to health security. Project aims to build a stronger health system in 
Timor -Leste, more capable of responding to com municable diseases.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Menzies School of Health Research (Approved Australian higher education provider)  
Benefic iary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Institute of Health – East Timor,  
National University of East Timor, Ministry of Health, Timor -Leste  
Nature of incentive measure  The ongoing transmission of infections and the development of antibiotic resistance pose immense health challenges in 
Timor -Leste. This project will involve the collaboration of local and international experts to facilitate a stronger health system 
in Timor Leste, more capable of responding to communicable diseases.  
Financial implications  Approximately $3 million (2018 -22) across several countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia  
Field of technology  Education and training  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Development and implementation of national communicable disease surveillance guidelines and strengthened operational 
research capacity in Timor -Leste.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  4 years (May 2018 -May 20 22) 
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/surveillance -training -research -opportu nities -and-national -guidelines -
communicable -disease -control -0 
Contact point for further information  Francette Dusan Francette.dusan@dfat.gov.au  
  
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- 26 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Biosecurity Partnership Program (PBPP) (new phase 2020 -2024)  
Objective or purpose  The PBPP activities will help build the capacity of Pacific island country agencies responsible for implementing SPS policies  
and procedures to help apply them in production, trade and biosecurity.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Local Governments, local farmers, exporters and industry  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Pacific Community (SPC)  
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of targeted market and commodity interventions to stimulate private sector exporters/producers to 
enhance quality and respond to opportunities through market access; supporting PICs with stronger trade and market access 
opportunities with Australia; provide a dvice and assistance on meeting Australia’s biosecurity standards; strengthen the 
Solomon Islands biosecurity system, build resources, training programs and capacity to manage regional imports and exports 
and improve communication, overall assisting with t he broader economic recovery in the Pacific.  
Two streams of the program will be implemented in 2021 -2022 including the Regional Trade and Market Access Support 
stream and the Solomon Islands Biosecurity Development Program (SIBDP) Phase 3. These streams wi ll build on existing 
programs of work to enhance Australia's contribution to Pacific agricultural sector growth and improving food security throug h 
better market access and biosecurity outcomes.  
Financial implications  $A6.9 million  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures; Trade transparency/facilitation  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, services and technology which support better access to target export markets, such as; how to 
respond to compliance requirements; improvin g sea container cleanliness; how to manage plant export pathways; 
update/redevelop the regional (and country) plant pest database; and to improve communication with Pacific island countries 
on trade and market access issues. )  
Output or impact  The following project outputs are anticipated : 
1. High priority and outstanding import risk assessments and import conditions for a number of Pacific Island countries 
completed.  
2. Increase in compliant traded Pacific plant products imported into Australia.  
3. Implementation and adoption of the Generic ePhyto National system (GeNs) that harmonise regional import and 
exports operations.  
4. Regional plant pest list database updated and available for use by Pacific island countries and territories.  
5. Improved DAW E and ‘Whole of Government’ communication and engagement initiatives throughout the Pacific Region 
on both a bilateral and multilateral level.  
6. Increased understanding of sea container cleanliness to promote good biosecurity practices and reduce pest and  
disease spread.  
7. Australia, as a near neighbour, are confident that Biosecurity Solomon Islands can detect and respond to pest and 
disease incursions.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2020-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/pacific/development -assistance/economic -growth -and-private -sector -
development#Pacific_Biosecurity_Partnerships  
Contact point for further information  Jenny Dunn, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ( jenny.dunn@awe.gov. au).  
  
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- 27 - Name of programme or project  The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program (PHAMA) Plus (new phase 2018 -2022)  
Objective or purpose  Building on the success of PHAMA, contribute to improved economic growth and improved rural livelihoods through increased 
income and turnover in target groups.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Pacific Local Governments, local far mers and industry  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Government funding of targeted market and commodity interventions to stimulate private sector exporters/producers to 
enhance quality and respond to opportunities through access to technologies, services and new practices which focus on: 
export facilitation and demand; export market access; and Export product quality and supply.  
Financial implicati ons $A36.85 million (includes other non LDC Pacific Islands)  
Field of technology  Sanitary and phytosanitary measures.  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, skills, services and technology which support better access to target export markets, such as; how to 
respond to compliance requirements; how to develop quality/risk/traceability/assurance systems; how to undertake 
feasibility analysis; improving sea container hygiene systems; how to support HACCP/other relevant accreditation systems 
development  and certification; support for industry coordination; how to broker relationships with international buyers; and 
how to develop and communicate biosecurity related material and manuals. )  
Output or impact  In Solomon  islands PHAMA has been working on coco a, coconuts and sawn timber market access.  The program has also 
had a strong focus on African Swine Fever.  In relation to tree crops the program is working with the Commodity Export 
Marketing Authority (CEMA) to improve the industry’s access to market in formation.  It is estimated that 14 exporters and 
64,000 producers will be able to access new and better industry information through the CEMA intervention.  The program 
is working to support Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SIT PEA) members and their suppliers 
to adopt the changes necessary to implement traceability, legal sourcing and meet the international certification standards 
that will strengthen quality management and compliance with legal frameworks along the supply chain .  PHAMA’s sawn 
timber engagement is expected to reach over 1,300 households.  PHAMA has just commenced its engagement in Kiribati.   A 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place with the Kiribati Government to guide program activities.   Areas of 
engagem ent include establishment of a public -private partnership platform which will help to discuss and prioritise key 
activities on market access and trade issues in the agriculture and primary sectors;   facilitation of bilateral discussions 
between Kiribati an d other Pacific Islands Countries such as Solomon Islands to establish protocols that enable trade of fresh 
produce and other products;  discussions between Kiribati and biosecurity agencies in Australia and New Zealand to identify 
ongoing biosecurity issu es relating to exports from Kiribati, and to prioritise those to be addressed through PHAMA Plus; and 
establishment and adoption of certification and quality standard such as organic certification, enabling producers, processor s 
and exporters to market the ir products more effectively.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2022 
Website for further information  phama.com.au  
Contact point for further information  Cameron Reid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( Cameron.Reid@dfat.gov.au ).  
  
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- 28 - Name of programme or project  Pacific Quality Infrastructure  (QI) Initiative Project  
Objective or purpose  Strengthening a demand -oriented Quality Infrastructure for developing Pacific nations, making products safer and more 
competitive on domestic and international markets. The first phase of the Project focuses on the elements of metrology and 
standardization.  
QI comprises: metrology, standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment and market surveillance.  
 (https://www.inetqi.net/documentation/quality -infrastructure -definition/ )  
Entity makin g the incentive available  Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) supported by a range of partner agencies including: the Australian Government 
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the EU, and Germany through PTB, the 
German national metrology institute.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  National Measurement Institute, Australia (NMIA) (a division of DISER) and Standards Australia  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  The first phase of the project includes mentoring and capacity building as well as the establishment of regional committees 
to build measurement and testing capabilities and to develop a nd harmonise standards across the Pacific region.  
Financial implications  TBC 
Field of technology  Metrology, analytical chemistry and (micro)biology, standardization.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Better access to services that enhance trade competitiveness in the region, facilitating entry to new markets and reducing 
barriers to trade in agriculture, fisheries and other priority sectors.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 years (Phase 1 confirmed for first 5 -6 months)  
Website for further information  https://www.forumsec.org/pacific -quality -infrastructure -pqi/ 
Contact point for further information  Angela.samuel@measurement.gov.au  
  
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- 29 - Name of programme or project  Australian Expert Technical Assistance Program for Regional COVID -19 Vaccine Access (AETAP)  
Objective or purpose  The Australian Expert Technical Assistance Program for Regional COVID -19 Vaccine Access (AETAP) will support Pacific and 
Southeast Asian countries’ efforts to deliver safe, effective and accessible COVID -19 immunisation programs, based  on a 
health and regulatory systems strengthening approach and in line with best practice standards.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in 
developed country Member  Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)  
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  AETAP will provide flexible, tailored, and demand -driven technical support across the activities required to roll out a COVID -
19 vaccination program, in line with the World Health Organization’s Guidance on developing a national deployment and 
vaccination plan for COVID -19 vaccines. This includes specialised technical support in policy and planning for immunisation 
services, including in immunisation service delivery and coordination; surveillance and epidemiology; vaccine safety; social 
and behavioural insights; and cold cha in and related vaccine planning, principally through NCIRS; and assistance and training 
to strengthen regulatory systems to support evaluation of different COVID -19 vaccine options; marketing 
authorisation/product registration; quality of vaccines procured  through good manufacturing practice; and pharmacovigilance 
and safety communications and outreach, principally through TGA.  
Financial implications  Approximately $19.6 million (2020 -21 to 2022 -23) over 18 countries  
Field of technology  Public health  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Partner governments have increased capacity to deliver safe, effective and efficient COVID -19 vaccination programs. Greater 
assurance of the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID -19 vaccines that have been introduced i nto partner countries. 
Improved capacity of national immunisation programs to deploy regulated COVID -19 vaccines in partner countries in a timely 
manner. Improved systems and processes that are fit -for-purpose for the ongoing safety monitoring of COVID -19 vaccines 
in partner countries. Citizens, including women and other vulnerable groups, have increased confidence and demand for 
COVID -19 vaccines.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  30 April 2021 to 30 June 2023 
Website for further information  https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/end -end-support  
Contact point for further information  Janelle Denton, janelle.denton@dfat.gov.au  
 
 
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