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Strengthening Foundations of Federalism in Nepal

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

In addition, the programme through other components like Coherence supports local elected leaders, local government associations, and provincial and federal government to promote inclusive decision-making processes and capacity of local governments (input code: 15150- democratic participation and civil society). A modest pilot is also being implemented to test if issues-based approach to development problem solving will promote state-citizen engagement and improve development outcomes especially those contributing to a meaningful inclusion of women and marginalised groups. Both coherence and the pilot will be grounded in evidence and regular political economy analysis (isc: 43082, 15170 - governance research; women's equality organizations and institutions)

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300009
Start date 2019-12-13
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) supports countries to manage the marine environment more sustainably, including by strengthening marine science expertise, developing science-based policy and management tools and creating educational resources for coastal communities. The programme is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK’s £500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver positive impacts for coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. Bilateral partnerships under the OCPP are primarily delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), agencies of the UK government that possess unique expertise in marine science and management. The OCPP also funds two international initiatives that align with its aims and help to develop global public goods, the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) and the Friends of Ocean Action (FOA). GOAP is a global, multi-stakeholder partnership established to enable countries and other stakeholders to effectively measure and manage progress towards sustainable ocean development. FOA is a platform hosted by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, which brings together ocean leaders from a wide range of sectors to encourage action and investment into sustainable ocean projects. GOAP and FOA are both strategic partners of the OCPP, and are funded by the Blue Planet Fund (BPF). They do however remain independent organisations from OCPP, BPF, and Defra. Their work, and its intended outcomes and impacts, are strategically aligned with the OCPP and complement its programming in bilateral partnerships. GOAP and FOA were originally developed as separate business cases under the BPF, then in 2022 introduced as integrated components under OCPP to provide a clearer overall BPF offer to recipient countries. The investment to GOAP supports ODA-eligible countries to develop 'ocean accounts' to more accurately and comprehensively capture data on the natural capital assets contained within their oceans. Using this data - and through further technical, advisory, and capacity building support - GOAP aims to ensure that biodiversity is valued and integrated into policy making, decision making, and infrastructure investments in these countries, resulting in the inclusive and sustainable use and management of the ocean. An initial investment of £1million was awarded to GOAP in FY 2021/2. Following good performance in year one, a further £6million of investment was awarded, split evenly over FY's 2022/3, 23/4, and 24/5; giving a total of £7million. From December 2023, following evidence of strong value for money, this investment has since been uplifted to a total of £14.2million, involving new and expanded scope for certain activities, as well as extending the strategic partnership into FY 2025/6. FOA is a multi-stakeholder platform hosted by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, which brings together ocean leaders from a wide range of sectors to encourage action and investment into sustainable ocean projects. FOA, working closely with the High Level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy, aims to mobilise ocean leaders to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. Through OCPP the investment supports pillars of FOA's work that strategically align with OCPP's own outcomes. There was an initial investment of £1million to FOA in FY 2021/2. After FOA performed well against investment and performance criteria in year one, a further investment of £2million was awarded in both FY's 2022/3 and 2023/4; rounding total investment for FOA to £5million.

Programme Id GB-GOV-7-BPFOCPP
Start date 2021-7-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £59,200,000

Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC)

UK - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) aims to drive the financing and construction of greener buildings in emerging markets. The programme is a partnership between the UK and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), it aims to build demonstration portfolios of green construction at scale, reducing emissions, mobilising new finance and inspiring markets to shift towards the new energy efficient buildings of the future.

Programme Id GB-GOV-13-ICF-0032-MAGC
Start date 2018-11-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £101,890,000

Global Land Governance programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The goal of the Land Facility is to improve stability, inclusive growth and responsible investment by promoting more effective, efficient and equitable rural and urban land governance. The programme will help build basic capacity and systems and mobilise the necessary political support, so governments can implement and resource sustained land governance reform, leading to improved tenure security for all. Improved tenure security will contribute to a number of climate benefits; transformational change, reduced deforestation, increased resilience and sustainable land management practices. It will run for 7 years and will initially work in up to 10 countries in Africa and South East Asia depending on size and needs.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300555
Start date 2019-12-19
Status Implementation
Total budget £105,125,314

Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

To support provincial economic development and sustainable energy in Pakistan. The programme objective is to address two binding constraints to economic and urban development in Pakistan: weak planning; and energy. The programme aims • To support Pakistan's poorest province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to plan and finance the infrastructure and investment it needs for growth, jobs and prosperity. • To address Pakistan’s energy crisis by providing innovative financial solutions to industry for the adoption of sustainable energy practices. The programme will also contribute to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office International Climate Fund (ICF) obligations.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300141
Start date 2018-10-8
Status Implementation
Total budget £31,429,973

The Evidence Fund - 300708

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The Evidence Fund procures and manages research and evaluations that primarily benefit ODA eligible countries. Most research and evaluations paid for by the Evidence Fund are country-specific, and all respond to requests for evidence to inform programme or policy decisions. Primarily serving research requests from HMG’s Embassies and High Commissions in ODA eligible countries, and from HMG policy and strategy teams, the Evidence Fund strengthens the evidence behind the UK’s priority international development investments and development diplomacy. The Evidence Fund also invests modest amounts of non-ODA, to strengthen the evidence behind wider UK foreign policy.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300708
Start date 2020-7-30
Status Implementation
Total budget £33,106,284

Urban Resilience Programme in South Africa

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The Urban Resilience Programme will fund technical assistance (TA) for inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient economic development in South African cities. The programme will support South Africa’s ambitions for green recovery, sustainable growth and institution building. The programme will build on the learning and achievements of Future Cities, which successfully delivered strategies for urban governance, spatial planning and economic development in Durban/eThekwini, Johannesburg and Cape Town

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-301487
Start date 2023-3-14
Status Implementation
Total budget £7,294,351

(2REST) Responsibilities for Resilience Embedded in Street Temporalities: mapping street youth lived resiliences through analysis of secondary data

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

2REST aims to explore the experinces of homeless street youth and their resilient reponses to diffculties as they grow up in contexts of stress and vulnerability in African cities. Through secondary data analysis of the Growing up on the Streets qualitative data, the objective is to go beyond individual person-centred responses to stress and understand the multiple systems involved in overcoming difficulties over space and time as young people grow up. The resulting evidence will provide a better understanding of street youth resilience and all the factors involved. The 2REST project further aims to translate these findings and apply the learning to outcomes for policy and practice in order to improve street youth lives.

Programme Id GB-GOV-13-OODA-ESRC-BK3MFHS-YEAQX6B-CR6HLYA
Start date 2023-10-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £255,323.52

Climate Action for a Resilient Asia

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

A Technical Assistance facility will build capacity of national and subnational governments and vulnerable communities to integrate climate resilience into government-wide policy and planning and also work with the private sector, banks and financial regulators to support the integration of climate-related risks into investment decisions. A portion of the programme budget will be earmarked for coordinated policy work and regional cooperation in specific sectors or themes which require a regional approach where we have existing successful regional partnerships which can be scaled up, and or there is demand from country offices for a multi-country approach. Enable management of the programme including monitoring and evaluation, research, knowledge dissemination, communication, advisory support to country offices if required.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-301000
Start date 2022-2-23
Status Implementation
Total budget £275,529,239

British Council - Research Collaboration Programme -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

The global grant call funds bilateral and multi-country research and innovation collaborations under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) themes. With priorities set in collaboration with partner countries, the call funds three types of grants: Global Challenges Research, Translational Research Partnerships, and Futures Research and Policy Change. Global Challenges Research supports tackling global issues such as extreme weather, food and energy security, and the needs of growing and ageing populations through high-quality partnerships across disciplines, sectors, and nations. Translational Research Partnerships facilitate knowledge transfer and the application of research by engaging with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and other third parties, while Futures Research and Policy Change aims to create policy environments conducive to cutting-edge research. These grants provide seed or catalyst funding, with a focus on multi-country projects, especially those supporting work in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Research Collaboration grants offer small-scale seed funding for UK and ISPF country/territory partnerships. By addressing global challenges through integrated approaches, the program encourages high-quality, cross-disciplinary partnerships to foster innovation and research that have a profound impact on societal and economic issues worldwide, aligning with the primary objectives of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-R5RL5TW
Start date 2024-7-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £10,362,391.80

British Council - Country-specific approaches to Research Capacity Strengthening -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Professional Development Programmes for policy makers or future leaders in research and science. This activity addresses country-specific capacity gaps relevant to International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) priority themes and partner country development objectives, and will realise impact at individual, institutional and system level. Programmes will be co-designed with national partners, and will be responsive to long term national priorities and ambitions. Activities and themes will include but will not be limited to: Need gap analysis (Egypt); research governance and management, leadership development, uptake of research for evidence-based policymaking (Jordan); research impact assessment system, knowledge/skills exchange and tech transfer; climate change science policy framework (Malaysia); awareness on Transformative Innovation Policy framework (Philippines); strengthening the capacity of academics and tech transfer professionals (South Africa). This activity will only be delivered in ODA eligible or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) settings, with a particular focus on bespoke needs and interest assessment from the design stage through co-delivered implementation. The ODA relevance will be assessed at the Level C design stage for each setting and again when any Level D grants or tenders are awarded. This programme has a direct Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS) benefit, supporting researchers and academics in ODA-eligible settings, and establishing needs and strategic interests of partners.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-SLHLFAM
Start date 2024-10-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £901,860

British Council - South Africa Programmes -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

The South Africa Research Initiative (SARChi) has previously launched significant programs, such as the Bilateral and Trilateral Research Chairs and the South Africa (SA). University Staff Doctoral Programme, aimed at increasing the number of black and female academics with PhDs in South Africa, thereby driving systemic reforms. This initiative now encompasses two new activities: the Sub-Sahara African Analysis Centre (SASAC) Programme, which promotes regional research collaborations and capacity building for students, scholars, and academics from South Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Research Commercialisation Capacity Strengthening Programme, designed in collaboration with Universities South Africa, to facilitate the transfer of academic research into practical products and services that benefit society and the economy. The SARChI chair themes focus on critical areas such as marine ecosystems, food security, gender inclusivity, and clean energy, and these chairs are established in partnership with UK universities. The programme supports the enhancement of research practices and policies, expands research impact in the region, and strengthens research capacities, particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The initiative is ODA eligible as its primary objective is to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries, ensuring the benefits are specifically directed towards enhancing academic and research capacities in these regions.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-HH6JCH6
Start date 2023-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £1,951,154.20

British Council - International Research Empowerment Programme -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

International Research Empowerment Programme will fund bilateral/multilateral partnerships promoting knowledge exchange and access to new research environments to enhance the quality of UK and partner countries’ research and innovation environments. UK and partner country institutions will identity common capacity challenges, priorities, and solutions within the ISPF themes. LDC participation will be encouraged as well as engagement with the commercial and innovation sector. Activities might include but will not be limited to: 1)training programmes for researchers, research administrators, policy makers, researchers at R&D companies, 2)enhanced capacity of technology transfer offices in universities, 3)sharing of knowledge and good practices relevant to ISPF thematic priorities; 4)initiatives addressing gender inequality in science and research.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-BFJSD8M
Start date 2024-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £2,035,200

British Council - Early Career Fellowships Programme ( formerly Gender Equality & Inclusion Programme)

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gender Equality and Inclusion Programme (GIP) encompasses a range of Level C activities aimed at fostering gender equality and inclusion within the realm of Research & Innovation (R&I). Key components include the Early Academic Fellowship scheme for Women in R&I, small gender-focused early career grants for researchers in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in collaboration with the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH), and a fund dedicated to implementing recommendations from gender analysis and evaluations conducted during the Newton Fund legacy period. Additionally, the programme provides training and networking opportunities to address the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leadership roles, funding for conferences or roundtables on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and initiatives to build institutional capacity for integrating gender equality into research practices. The GIP also facilitates knowledge and practice sharing with UK and international partner organizations, including other International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Partner Organizations. Through the ISPF, the British Council will fund selected UK universities and research institutions to support at least three Early Career Fellowships, covering academic and living expenses. These fellowships aim to establish medium- to long-term partnerships between hosting and sending institutions, thereby strengthening research capacity at both individual and institutional levels and supporting the career development of individual researchers. A primary objective of this fellowship scheme is to nurture talent that will drive inclusion in Research & Innovation (R&I), ultimately fostering sustainable and impactful global research partnerships. This programme is ODA eligible as it directly addresses the primary objective of promoting the economic development and welfare of developing countries, specifically through capacity building in research and innovation. By targeting gender equality and inclusion, the programme not only advances Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls) but also enhances the research capabilities of women in least developed countries, fostering economic growth and societal advancement. The funding of early career fellowships and the emphasis on sustainable partnerships between UK and partner country institutions are designed to create lasting impacts that contribute to the development of robust research ecosystems in developing countries, thereby aligning with the primary goals of ODA.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-BGM67TV
Start date 2023-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £5,381,080

British Council - Amazonia Brazil / UK -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

The Capacity Building for Amazonia +10 initiative focuses on the Brazilian Amazon and its under-represented groups, forming part of the broader Amazon+10 Initiative—a coalition of 25 State Research Foundations across Brazil established in 2022. This initiative aims to support and fund a sustainable development model for the Brazilian Amazon through Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I). With an initial investment of nearly £7 million in Research and development (R&D) projects across the nine states within the Legal Amazon, the strategy endeavors to foster a socio-biodiversity economy while enhancing collaboration networks and research opportunities for PhD and MSc researchers, whose capacity currently lags behind the national average. The proposal seeks to integrate with the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) by co-designing interventions with Brazilian partners to strengthen capacity and promote bilateral research collaborations, fostering engagement between UK and Brazilian researchers, particularly in the Legal Amazon and other contributing institutions. Workshops will cover topics such as biodiversity and climate change, protection of traditional communities, urban challenges, and bioeconomy to support sustainable development. Open to lead researchers from universities and research institutions in both the UK and Brazil, the grants aim to support international development, enhance early career researcher capacity, and establish or develop sustainable long-term research links. This initiative is ODA-eligible as it focuses on the economic development and welfare of the Brazilian Amazon, directly benefiting local communities by promoting sustainable development, enhancing research capacity, and fostering inclusive growth in a region classified as a developing area.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-9AMHBLR
Start date 2023-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £3,280,370

British Council - Convening for strategic collaboration: the ISPF Kenya Collaborative -International Science Partnerships Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Building on the British Council's convening power and strong partnerships in Kenya, the programme will engage potential Kenya ISPF partners and grantees through initial consultation to scope out a process for regular peer-to-peer exchanges once the fund is underway. This initiative aims to foster robust cross-partnership collaboration, enhancing efficiencies and maximizing impact. It is expected to result in thematic convenings, the sharing of best practices, and the identification of lessons learned through a structured process overseen by the British Council in Kenya. The process will address scalability and replicability of approaches and outputs, aiming to foster cross-partner and cross-grantee connections while integrating sustainability and long-term impact from the outset. The British High Commission, fully supportive of this approach, has suggested co-chairing the collaborative effort with the British Council, which provides an excellent opportunity to link with other UK-funded programmes. The proposed strategy promises a more coherent portfolio of work, enabling DSIT and the UK in Kenya to develop a stronger offer and narrative when engaging with Kenyan Government counterparts. Furthermore, this programme is ODA eligible, as its primary objective is to promote the economic development and welfare of Kenya, a country eligible for Official Development Assistance, by enhancing collaborative networks and fostering sustainable development initiatives.

Programme Id GB-GOV-26-ISPF-BC-4NM9289
Start date 2023-3-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £370,560

Royal Society Delivery Costs - NF

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Programme delivery and administrative costs for Royal Society for ODA programmes under the Newton Fund.

Programme Id GB-GOV-13-NF-RS-Del
Start date 2014-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £216,713

United Kingdom National Commission for the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

Provide Independent Advice on Education, Communication, Science and Culture in relation to UNESCO’s programme’s in order to improve their impact, ensuring benefits for all countries including the UK.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-301547
Start date 2022-8-30
Status Implementation
Total budget £889,997

Ukraine Humanitarian Response Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

This programme supports life-saving interventions and protection for vulnerable people, including women and children, refugees and those internally displaced within Ukraine. This multi-sectoral programme supports a range of partner interventions in cash/food, medical, water and hygiene, education and shelter support, logistics, and gender-based violence, protection and anti-trafficking. This programme also provides in-kind items to partner governments, and contracts humanitarian expertise to enable an effective response and push for sufficient humanitarian access.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-301497
Start date 2022-2-24
Status Implementation
Total budget £356,577,544

Decolonising Peace Education In Africa

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Looking to expand peace education curricula in the context of everyday settings in rural areas facing conflict. Benefits education sector, practitioners, local communities, NGOs in Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. SDGs:4,16,17

Programme Id GB-GOV-13-FUND--GCRF-AH_T008121_1
Start date 2020-4-1
Status Implementation
Total budget £1,662,575.20

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