DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs improve the quality of student assessments at primary and secondary levels Development of prescriptions including Internal Assessment tasks and mock exam papers for upper secondary years. SPC facilitated training of national examiners and moderators, teachers and Ministry of Education staffStrengthening capacity of national assessment and examination officers to operationalize national high stake examination processes in compliance with regional and international best practices Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Nauru, Tonga04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthened Youth@Work programme handed over to Solomon Islands Government after 7 years of implementation by SPCManagement and oversight of Y&W project team, technical assistance and support for transition of program to governmentSolomon Islands, Solomon Islands - Country programme result08. Decent work and economic growthImpact2019 Clinical servicesPHDImproved ownership by PICs of clinical services improvement programmes in the region5 recommendations from meeting of Directors of Clinical Services are being implemented, along with continued support for, and development of: 1. pathology, through Pacific Islands Society for Pathology — 14 PICTs 2. emergency care, through Pacific Islands Society for Emergency Care — 14 PICTs 3. specialty nursing (Perioperative and Ear, Nose, Throat & Audiology [ENT & A]) — 14 PICTs 4. ENT & A — Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu 5. national clinical guideline apps — Kiribati, Samoa and TongaTechnical assistance, and/or funding support depending on recommendationREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activities7 people have improved knowledge of perioperative patient safety standards based on development of Pacific Perioperative Practice Bundle 2 — Patient Safety Convened trainings on the Perioperative Patient Safety Standards (PPPB2); funded participation of PICTs and facilitators.Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDImproved regional statistics governance and coordination 1 National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) approved (Tokelau); draft NSDS awaiting formal government enforcement in FSM and Fiji; and NSDS drafts in progress in Nauru and NiueConsultant completed work on Tokelau, FSM, and Fiji. Tokelau NSDS was approved while those for FSM and Fiji still await formal government endorsement. Drafting of new NSDS for Nauru and Niue was ongoing up to year end.Niue, Tokelau, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social development1 PICT (Tonga) launched 3 knowledge products in 2019: Gender equality — Where do we stand?; Gender policy; and Gender mainstreaming handbook SPC lead the full process of drafting the GEWDWS and supported initial drafting and final editing and printing of the other two documentsTonga05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activitiesHigh number of items of biomedical equipment tested in PICTs during technical visits supported by SPC, e.g. Nauru — 105 items; Niue — 88 items; and Tuvalu — 48 items Funded BME Technician consultancy and airfares. MOH provided in-country costs Tuvalu, Nauru, Niue03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTs1 taro, 1 cassava and 1 sweet potato variety selected and promoted SPC as the lead implementing agency for the ACIAR projectTuvalu 02. Zero hungerOutput13. Climate action2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTs use ocean and coastal data and assessments to support science-based decision-making 1 year in-situ ocean observation campaign (27 sites) completed, with state of the art coastal baseline data obtained using LiDAR in MajuroLed the process (expertise, fund, design, management/logistic)Marshall Islands17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights 10 campaigns supported by SPC were successful in bringing about policy and legislative change or other human rights advances (e.g. Pohnpei Disability Bill; new disabled persons organisation established in Chuuk; single-use plastic items banned in Marshall Islands; gender equality integrated in a policy in Tuvalu)Grants for campaigns; Training and mentoring; Participation to campaign committeeFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsImpact2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure proper documentation and timely access to Pacific development data10 microdata requests actioned in 2019, supported by development of policy and protocols to facilitate microdata disseminationFacilitate microdata access between user and producer; development of policy and protocols to facilitate microdata disseminationREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDCollaborate with member countries and technical partners on relevant topics to strengthen analytical capacity10 PICTs have International Merchandise Trade Statistics data up to 2017International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) training courses conducted in PNG and Palau and e-support provided as requested.REGIONAL (all PICTs)08. Decent work and economic growthChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPWomen, youth and socially excluded people build economic assets through entrepreneurship, cultural industry, and sustainable livelihood initiatives100 provincial youth (41 women) from Gizo and Auki were trained in basic business entrepreneurship and business management skills. Soft skills training and work experience enhanced work readiness of 152 previously trained youth Management and oversight of Y@W project team, technical assistance Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands - Country programme result08. Decent work and economic growthChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reporting100% electronic reporting for all longline fishing vessels using the SPC-developed OnBoard appNot availableNew Caledonia14. Life below waterChange in practice01. No poverty2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systems105 participants from 6 PICTs attended subregional workshop on education data analysis to inform decision-making, in response to increasing country requests for support in this areaSPC continue to build capacity in analysing education data to inform decision making. Sub-regional workshop on education data analysis in Vanuatu in November. Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activitiesNorth Pacific countries included in training in perioperative safety standards conducted in 2019; 7 PICTS have now received training on standards, which have been developed for Pacific settings Funded Northern PICs nurses to attend training and training venue costsPalau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEFacilitate information management and circulation11 participants (6 women) trained in digital library and information dissemination processes to facilitate management and circulation of fisheries information Not availableFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adopted11 participants completed paravet training at summer school; 6 sat for their final exams and 5 undertook orientation and attended practical sessionsSPC provided technical expertise in the conduct of the paravet trainingPalau02. Zero hungerChange in knowledge2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDStrengthen local capacity through training and South- South exchange11 peer-to-peer exchanges completed in following statistical areas: website development, metadata documentation, using tablets to collect data, mapping census and survey data, and international merchandise trade statistics. Exchanges built capacity of providers and recipients and resulted in statistical development outputsFunding, facilitation, administration, logistics, technical oversightREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-making11 PICTs provided with reports on FAD closure, longline fishing, fishing summaries, potential FAD limits, bioeconomic analyses, update on commercial fishery plots (each SPC member country has a dedicated log-in to a ‘country web page’ containing information specific to its commercial fisheries), and productivity analyses to inform decision-making on fisheries managementNot availableCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Niue, Vanuatu, Fiji, Wallis and Futuna14. Life below waterOutput13. Climate action2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adopted12 officials (6 women) from Palau’s Bureau of Agriculture and Palau Organic Growers Association, and 14 officials from Marshall Islands (8 women), trained in use of PGS for organic certificationPOETCom through its Building Prosperity for Women Producers, Processors and Women Owned Businesses Provided these trainings in the two target countries - Palau and RMIPalau, Marshall Islands02. Zero hungerOutput04. Quality education2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation122 government officials and service providers received training on implementing processes to end violence and protect familiesTraining delivered on planning, roles and responsibilities in the Act, and gender equality.Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors123 professionals (29 women) trained in maritime boundaries, ocean observation, geodesy and wave modellingSPC developed training materials and conducted trainingsREGIONAL (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTs125 accessions (1301 samples) of banana, breadfruit, cassava, pineapple, sweet potato, Xanthosoma and yam distributed to PNGMaking crop diversity from CePaCT collections available to countries and partners for use.Papua New Guinea - Country programme result02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTs125 accessions (1301 samples) of banana, breadfruit, cassava, pineapple, sweet potato, Xanthosoma and yam distributed to Samoa and Kiribati SPC provided funding for the purchase of seeds and technical support on the establishment of open pollinated elevationsKiribati, Samoa 02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilities12M and 24M charts and schedule of coordinates produced as part of SPC's support for establishing maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilities SPC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - KNOWLEDGE BUILDING: Support to data collection or surveysCook Islands14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure proper documentation and timely access to Pacific development data130 census or survey datasets documented and published in Pacific Microdata Library, making data discoverable, usable and accessible for secondary analysis for evidence-informed developmentConducted the documentation, or supported the documentation through South-SouthREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key species1300 otoliths from yellowfin tuna provided to CSIRO (Australia) for age and growth analysis.Based on more than 1000 muscle tissue samples from tuna tissue bank, variations in mercury content of yellowfin, bigeye and albacore were analysed according to fish species, depth preference, size and locationNot availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTJustice service providers understand their obligations under family violence legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girls 146 protection orders issued in cases of domestic violenceTraining of members of the judiciary, community facilitators and outreach to womenNauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systems15 PICTs took part in regional workshops on populating education indicators and standardising microdata to strengthen national capacity for education data analysis in support of informed decision-making in Ministries of Education. Workshops also enabled provision of information requested as part of UNESCO Global Reporting System SPC is facilitating a regional workshop to strengthen national capacity on analysing educational data to inform decision making within the ministry of educationCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructure155 water and sanitation facilities built in 35 villages. They include rainwater and storage facilities, compost toilets, reticulated wells and wells with hand pumps, resulting in improved access to water and sanitationSPC carried out the pre-construction, finalised the detail design of the infrastructure, consulted communities on the designs and took necessary environmental assessments and licenses and supervised the communities during the construction of the infrastructure. SPC also analyse existing capacities in the communities, design and implement the training programme. Kiribati06. Clean water and sanitationChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEData acquisition, management and dissemination, inlcuding processing, auditing and consolodating data holdings1558 log sheets for fishing trips processed for vessels (918 longline and 640 purse seine) flagged to 10 countries (i.e. China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan and Tuvalu)Not availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reporting16 PICTs required to submit WCPFC Part 1 reports met 13 July deadline, with just 1 PICT being late, demonstrating that improvements in meeting reporting requirements have been sustained since last yearNot availableCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna14. Life below waterChange in practice02. Zero hunger2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key species16,616 fish tagged and released during 5th Western Pacific tagging cruise, at an average of 446 fish per fishing day (93% skipjack, 6% yellowfin and 1% bigeye); 79 skipjack implanted with an archival tag; and 492 skipjack and 9 yellowfin given an injection of strontium chloride, which will deposit a mark in their otoliths to better evaluate rate of growth in these species when recaptured. Biological sampling of 475 fish also carried out.Not availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainability17 enterprises from 8 PICTs, comprising 15 partnership enterprises and 2 farmer association groups, receiving enterprise assistance under a grant agreement with SPC. 3 enterprises (Crab Co, Fiji, for shrimp, Tahiti Marine Aquaculture for giant clam and Biota Inc. of Palau for deep-dive collection of marine aquarium fish broodstock) received on-farm training to improve operations, with three standard operating procedures produced Not availableFiji, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga14. Life below waterOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activities2 national hospitals received mentoring in 2019, taking the total to 7 (of 13 PICTs targeted)Funding PIC mentors to conduct in-country mentoring visitCook Islands, Niue03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 17 people (6 women) attended training in using disability data during disasters Funding and facilitationPapua New Guinea16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport17% decrease in emissions from electricity savings for Nuku’alofa Port, or 11% of total energy-related emissions (electricity + fuels), due to efficiency measures introduced following SPC's technical assistanceSPC reviewed resultsTonga07. Affordable and clean energyImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEData acquisition, management and dissemination, inlcuding processing, auditing and consolodating data holdings1720 observer trips processed from 16 PICT fisheries observer programmes using Tufman2 software. Target of entering data from 1000 purse-seine observer workbooks for previous year by end of May also metNot availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 18 people (5 women) trained in regional tsunami evacuation mapping, plans and procedures Facilitation supportFiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu15. Life on landOutput13. Climate action2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 18 people (8 women) took part in Emergency Operations Centre training (Korovou)Funding and facilitationFiji16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adopted19 officials (2 women) from Cook Islands' Ministry of Agriculture and Natura Kuki Airani (organic farmers organisation), and 18 officials (8 women and 2 gender-unspecified) from Government of Solomon Islands and Jedom Organic Farms, trained in use of PGS for organic certificationTraining in Cook Islands was based on country's request (and with funding support from the Cook Islands government), POETCom conducted training on Organics and the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for organic certification to the officials of Cook Islands Min of Agriculture and NKA (Organic Farmer organisation). For the training in Solomon Islands, POETCom was sub contracted by PHAMA Plus and Jedom Organic Fruits LtdCook Islands, Solomon Islands02. Zero hungerOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights 2 civil society organisations (CSOs) demonstrated strengthened advocacy skills and strategies for LGBTI personsTechnical advice, legislative review, mentoring and registrationREGIONAL (all PICTs), Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge05. Gender equality2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructure2 community nurseries establishedConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionMarshall Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres2 ha of degraded land now planted (1 additional ha planted in 2019) using tree nursery established and managed by Nadroumai Women’s Group as part of Nadroumai agroforestry projectProvided technical support and planting materials.Fiji15. Life on landImpact11. Sustainable cities and communities2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social development2 knowledge products published to advance social development: ‘Beijing Platform for Action +25 — Pacific Region Review of Progress: Summary Report’ ; and ‘Guide to undertaking gender assessments in the fisheries sector’ SPC led BPA+25 progress review reporting using country reports provided by UN Women - a summary report had to be produced because the main report is +150 pages. REGIONAL (all PICTs)05. Gender equalityOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 Clinical servicesPHD Plans and decisions by HoH and DCS are informed by research and evidenceSPC’s Public Health Division (PHD) and WHO are mapping whole of region’s health workforce, in response to recommendation from Pacific Health Ministers Meeting. Plans put in place to implement recommendations from Pacific emergency medicine survey, which Pacific Heads of Health endorsedRefer to related outputs rows belowREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice2 participants (1 woman) in Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme courses (‘Leadership for Effectiveness’ and ‘Leadership for Change’) completed leadership experience on international fisheries negotiations with FFA, and attachments on mangrove mud crab nursery and grow-out operations in Philippines. They report developing confidence and greater understanding of attributes of leadersNot availableFiji, Papua New Guinea14. Life below waterChange in attitude17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance the management of aquatic bio-security risks2 PICTs confirmed free of OIE notifiable aquatic diseases following screening, i.e. disease testing of freshwater prawns, tilapia and shrimps in Vanuatu, and marine fish, giant clams and pearl oysters in TongaNot availableTonga, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activitiesData on doctor workforce presented to 2019 meetings of Directors of Clinical Services, Pacific Heads of Health and Pacific Health Ministers Data collection, analysis and presentation of results. 79% (11/14) of HOH delegates selected HR (agenda item 7) presentation as one of relevant/important topic. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres2 taro lines resistant to taro leaf blight, and 1 orange-fleshed sweet potato line, selected and launched for wider distribution to Fiji farmers. Lines were derived from CePaCT materials based on evaluationProvision of crop accessions to Fiji for evaluation and selection of preferred varieties.Fiji02. Zero hungerChange in practice07. Affordable and clean energy2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESIntegrated resilience demonstrated3 French overseas countries and territories developed action plans in the areas of coastal fisheries and coconut during 2 regional workshops conducted, respectively, in Wallis and Futuna and French Polynesia by PROTEGESPC conducted international roadshow, published extensively on lessons learned, produced over 20 short videos and made extensive use of social networksFiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, REGIONAL (all PICTs)13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 Clinical servicesPHD Plans and decisions by HoH and DCS are informed by research and evidence1 regional analysis — ‘Pacific regional emergency care: Priorities and standards for development’ — undertaken in collaboration with partners Collaborated with the Pacific regional Emergency Care group in the conduct of the survey through supporting of meetings and funding the survey. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice20 participants (11 women) took module 1 of the Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme course ‘Leadership for Change’, and 18 participants (10 women) took module 2Not availableCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO4: Development statisticsFAMEStrengthen and expand CEAFM and support the implementation of the 'New Song for Coastal Fisheries' strategy across the region2019 Coastal Fisheries Report Card included HIES data from 12 PICTs compared to 10 in 2018, with increase due to inclusion of 2010 HIES data for 2 PICTs. Report Card presented to Forum Fisheries and Leaders Meeting as part of reporting on ‘A new song for coastal fisheries — pathways to change: The Noumea strategy’ Collaboration between SDD and FAME to utilise HIES data in the Annual Report Card. FAME authors and produces the Report CardREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights 21 civil society campaigns made progress towards human rights objectives and a new round of funding started for 37 new campaignsGrants for campaigns; Training and mentoringFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Tonga16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport21% reduction in office electricity consumption, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions also reduced at Fiji Ports Corporation Limited due to efficiency measures introduced following SPC's technical assistanceSPC reviewed resultsFiji07. Affordable and clean energyImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres216 people (36% women, 29% youth) — 40 from Vanuatu, 44 from Tonga, 100 from Fiji and 32 from Cook Islands — trained in establishing seed evaluation plots, seed saving, seed processing and seed packaging; and also engaged in seed production and savingSPC provided funding and technical expertise on the training activitiesTonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu - Country programme result02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTs22 kg of 6 open-pollinated varieties of 6 vegetable crops from Vanuatu procured and distributed for evaluation SPC provided funding for the purchase of seeds and technical support on the establishment of open pollinated elevationsVanuatu - Country programme result02. Zero hungerOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHD Plans and decisions by HoH and DCS are informed by research and evidenceClinical workforce data for 14 PICTs updated for 2018 — ‘Mapping of specialised clinical services in the Pacific: A pathway for regional cooperation and universal health care’ Collection, analysis & presentation of Drs HR in 14 Pics; - Collaborated with WHO and Nossal Institute on survey questionnaire, conduct and analysis REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice22 people (9 women) took part in Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme course, ‘Leadership for Effectiveness’; 100% passed the University of Queensland's ‘Inclusive Strategic Leadership’ award course; 95% (21) passed UQ’s ‘Leading People and Teams’ course; and 81% of surveyed participants said they would be able to incorporate their learning in their workNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Papaua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in knowledge17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO9: Education qualityFAME6.1 Design, deliver and quality assure regional vocational training in fisheries229 participants (46 women) trained as part of Pacific Islands Regional Observer Programme (fisheries)As part of the Regional Observer Programme, SPC collaborated with other PICTsFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, Cook Islands14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)24 new vessels in 3 PICTs adopted safety management systems following auditsassisted SMS drafting and conducting IA Training + AuditsKiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu14. Life below waterImpact01. No poverty2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres245 new accessions of food crops (taro, Xanthosoma, cassava, bele, sweet potato and banana) from Cooks Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Vanuatu, and 40 tree species from Fiji, safely conserved at CePaCTSPC provided funding & technical support under Crop Trust (GS17004) and SPC PS4L project to collect, characterise and transfer plant materials from Vanuatu to CePaCT SPC coordinated missions with Cook Islands counterparts and facilitating Material Transfer Agreements amongst all concerned partners including SPC CePaCT Vanuatu - Country programme result02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 245 people (65 women) trained in ‘Working in an Emergency Operations Centre’, disaster risk analysis and risk reduction SPC conducted the training across the 3 Pacific sub regions which included Training of TrainersACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)04. Quality EducationOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport27% decrease in emissions from electricity savings for Honiara Port, or 13% of total energy-related emissions (electricity + fuels), due to efficiency measures introduced following SPC's technical assistanceSPC reviewed resultsSolomon Islands07. Affordable and clean energyImpact01. No poverty2019 DO9: Education qualityFAME6.1 Design, deliver and quality assure regional vocational training in fisheries29 participants (14 women) completed Certificate IV in Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Compliance 2nd Cohort In collaboration with USP, SPC developed the training materials and delivered by trainingsCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Nauru, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 Clinical servicesPHDPacific Clinical Networks (PCN) addressing discipline-specific regional/sub-regional issuesReports and recommendations from 3 Pacific clinical networks — Pacific regional emergency care standards; ENT & A recommendations; and pathology recommendations ¬— were endorsed by Directors of Clinical Services for regional implementationPHD supported clinicians from a number PICTs to attend their discipline meetings; REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2019 Clinical servicesPHDPacific Clinical Networks (PCN) addressing discipline-specific regional/sub-regional issues5 out of 49 clinicians who received support for continuing professional development reported acquiring new knowledge and skills (note — only 5 clinicians provided feedback)49 clinicians supported participated in discipline-specific training/meetings REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments3 consultations held on drafting laws relating to Ship Safety Management System Regulations 2020, to ensure compliance with international maritime instrumentsConsulted, will develop draft and submit for review and finalisationFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput14. Life below water2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments3 draft maritime regulations relating to Aids to Navigation, Collision Prevention and Search and Rescue Bill developed to ensure compliance with international maritime instrumentsConsulted, developed and submitted drafts for use by KiribatiKiribati04. Quality EducationOutput14. Life below water2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESIntegrated resilience demonstrated8 innovative economic and financial mechanisms to support integrated resilience implemented by RESCCUE project partnersRESCCUE studied feasibility of 50 mechanisms and selected the most promising ones to be implemented by partnersFiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres3 ha planted in Nadroumai as part of efforts to increase use of integrated natural resources management practicesProvided technical advice, planting materials and MoF staff for the reforestation activitiesFiji15. Life on landImpact2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments3 laws relating to Domestic Water Craft (Ship Safety Management System) Regulations drafted to ensure compliance with international maritime instrumentsConsulted & finalising drafts to submit for use by RMIMarshall Islands04. Quality EducationOutput14. Life below water2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres3 new yam hybrids developed, selected and launched for wider distribution to all farmers, using CePaCT materials based on participatory evaluation and selection trials Provision of yams originally sourced from IITA, Nigeria to Vanuatu for their breeding and evaluation trials.Vanuatu - Country programme result02. Zero hungerChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have established human rights coordination or monitoring mechanisms3 PICTs (FSM, Kiribati, Vanuatu) scoped, and 1 PICT (Nauru) established a National Human Rights Institution to provide independent guidance and advice on human rights issuesAssistance in scoping visits and the preparation of scoping reports; technical assistance provided for the national human rights institution's implementation, alongside the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Asia Pacific ForumFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Nauru10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice2019 Clinical servicesPHDImproved ownership by PICs of clinical services improvement programmes in the region78.5% of PICs (11 of 14) represented at Directors of Clinical Services meetingPHD provides both technical and secretariat role, funds participation of countries and invited speakersREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHDPacific Clinical Networks (PCN) addressing discipline-specific regional/sub-regional issues3 clinical networks supported in 2019, with 49 Pacific clinicians assisted to participate in discipline-specific meetings/training (ENTA group meeting, Pacific Society for Reproductive Health biennial meeting, and radiology meeting)49 clinicians supported participated in discipline-specific training/meetings REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHDPacific Clinical Networks (PCN) addressing discipline-specific regional/sub-regional issues4 clinical leaders assisted to participate in discipline-specific high-level consultations (1 ENT clinician, 2 members of Pacific Islands Operating Room Nursing Association, and 1 Director of Clinical Services)Fully funded/Co-funded attendance to annual meeting/Technical working groupREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore secondary school students in more PICT have access to accredited secondary school skills qualifications 3 PICTs received technical support for use of PacSIMS to analyse and report on SPFSC 2019. Item analysis reports and student results and certificates were generated for 331 candidates in Kiribati (230 women), 31 in Tuvalu (21 women) and 751 in Vanuatu (405 women)SPC continue to provide support to the countries in analysing SPFSC results for 2019Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone management3 simulation exercises conducted as part of subregional training in Working in an Emergency Operations Centre CoordinationREGIONAL (all PICTs)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput11. Sustainable cities and communities2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop information and knowledge products3 SPC Fisheries Newsletters (in English and French) and three special interest bulletins (Women in Fisheries [2 issues], Traditional Marine Resource Management and Beche-de-mer) publishedNot availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore NQAAs improve the systems and protocols on development of qualifications and accreditation of providers30 participants from 7 PICTs took part in training to strengthen national capacity to conduct quality audits effectively in-country SPC conducted a specialised training on quality audit to strengthen national capacity to carryout out this function effectively in-countryFiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT teachers improve teaching of curriculum (incl. literacy and numeracy)31 (64% women) Ministry of Education curriculum and assessment officers and teachers in 2 PICTs received training in classroom-based assessment (including outcome-based assessment). Development of items for Year 8 and Year 9 scholarship selection test and consultation on assessment framework were also coveredClassroom-based assessment is an important intervention work that SPC has assisted in increasing knowledge and capacity of national education officers to be able to use assessment data to provide quality remediation programme for teachers and studentsKiribati, Nauru04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 31 participants (20 women) received Certificates of Attendance for a postgraduate programme in Ridge-to-Reef Sustainable Development with James Cook UniversitySPC partnered with James Cook University to deliver the programmeCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 338 people (99 women) attended village disaster resilience trainingFundingSolomon Islands11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs revise policies and interventions to address gaps37 people (35% women) participated in ‘training of trainers’ to improve quality of reading instruction (using phonics) in bilingual classrooms through classroom-based assessment and coaching Improving capacity of national assessment officers and teachers to improve literacy skills of students using phonics instructions. SPC has completed the pilot in Fiji schools and is now working in Samoa. Samoa04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 38 people (14 women) attended training of instructorsFunding and facilitationREGIONAL (all PICTs)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 38 youth trained in sustainable atoll agricultureConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionMarshall Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs forge new partnerships/networks that enhance their capacity to mobilise needed resources90.4% of requests (66 of 73) to clinical services helpdesk answered within 3 days. When country requests are received, SPC-PHD may link PICTs with other stakeholders who can better respond to specific needs PHD manages the only clinical services help desk within the region for member countries. Upon receipt of country requests PHD links up PICTs with other stakeholders who can potentially respond to countries' specific requests. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adopted4 coconut partnership enterprises diversified products, increased production, and improved product quality and access to new markets following investment in equipment and technical supportCIDP is leading the pilot project supported activities in partnership with the selected 8 enterprisesVanuatu - Country programme result12. Responsible consumption and productionImpact17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone management4 consultancies for Rapid Assessment of Priority Coastal Areas (RapCA) designed in 2 PICTsSPC Regional Programme Coordination Unit (RPCU) has drafted the consultanciesCook Islands, Tonga17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput13. Climate action2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for Resilience4 Joint State Action Plans reviewed. Stakeholders report that state governments now have clarity on their responsibilities. Plans have been instrumental in facilitating donor investment (e.g. World Bank, ADB and GEF)Funded review (via subrecipient) and contributed technical advice. Stakeholders report that state governments have clarity about their responsibilities. These plans have been instrumental in facilitating donor investment (e.g. World Bank, ADB and GEF).Federated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs adopt and use relevant international and regional frameworks for georesources and energy4 papers provided to Tuvalu Department of Energy to support energy policy review: gap analysis report on Petroleum Act review; policy reform paper; draft of revised Liquid and Fuel Gas Bill; and draft of Tuvalu National Energy Policy (to be finalised in early 2020)SPC coordinated the review work and prepared the reportsTuvalu07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPPartnerships networks are influencing decision making fora 4 partnership networks supported to improve their organisational performance, and skills in strategic planning and drafting policy briefs and outcome statementsSDP staff supported FSM Women's Council draft its strategic plan, budget and implementation plan. SDP staff supported PICs CSOs in strategic planning and drafting policy briefs and outcome statements (alongside RRRT). Drafting support for Pre Youth Conference Outcome Statement; SDP coordination with GEMFederated States of Micronesia, REGIONAL (All PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activities4 PICTs have conducted clinical services audits, with results showing they have maintained compliance rates of ≥ 75% for all 6 perioperative standards. Value of the standards is recognised by stakeholders, e.g. Pacific Eye Institute has asked to use them Developed the standards, conducted regional training on the standards, funded in-country mentoring on auditing, coordination and networking between PICTs. Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands: Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activitiesBiomedical equipment in 3 PICTs repaired and operational again after country visits by technician: Nauru — 21 items repaired and 16 not able to be repaired due to unavailability of parts on site; Niue — 11 items repaired (no parts available on site for 6 items); Tuvalu — 8 items required spare parts Funded BME Technician consultancy and airfares. MOH provided in-country costs Niue, Tuvalu, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTWomen and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence40 community facilitators (33 women) selected and trained to raise women’s and girls’ awareness of their rights to access justice in cases of violenceMobilised and trained Community Facilitators, including refresher trainingSolomon Islands05. Gender equalityOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres40 women from Nadroumai Women's Group taking part in the Nadroumai agroforestry project are now able to manage tree nurseries and generate income from tree sales, enabling them to support rehabilitation of degraded land and benefit from new sources of livelihoodProvided training and technical support to the women groups of NadroumaiFiji01. No povertyImpact11. Sustainable cities and communities2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTs use ocean and coastal data and assessments to support science-based decision-making 40 years wave hindcast for all of Marshall Islands and parts of KiribatiIn-house product developmentMarshall Islands, Kiribati17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput04. Quality education2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTWomen and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence4627 people sensitised on legislation relating to violence and family protection in 5 PICTsDelivered training or awareness raising, distributed IEC materialsKiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMMarginalized groups (Women, youth, people living with disabilities and the elderly) have increased awareness and participation in the Disaster and Community Resilience sectors in member countries467 people (235 women) from 3 PICTs undertook training in using a people-centred approach Not availableFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 Clinical servicesPHDPICTs collaborating on cost-effective regional or sub-regional activities8 out of 13 PICT hospitals conducted 1 or more auditsPHD supports in-country mentoring as part of building PICTs capacity to conduct compliance audits.Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthened49 participants from 5 PICTs, including north Pacific, reported increased awareness, knowledge and skills, and enhanced ability to respond to emerging threat of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) following trainingCIDP in partnership with University of Guam hosted and facilitated the trainingFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Marshall Islands, Samoa10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industry4th PCREEE Steering Committee Meeting discussed regional training and research programme for partnershipsSPC coordination by PCREEEREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analyses5 analyses, and support for analysis, provided to 3 PICTs: national level analysis of status of invertebrates (sea cucumber stock) for Tonga and Samoa; aquaculture and sea-ranch viability assessment and analyses for Tonga; analysis of key coastal habitats for Tonga and Samoa. Support and training for invertebrate species analysis provided to Tonga and Solomon IslandsNot availableSamoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands14. Life below waterOutput 12. Responsible consumption and production2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)5 audits (3 in Kiribati and 2 in Solomon Islands) and 1 mock audit (Tonga) conducted to review ship safety management systems assisted SMS drafting and conducting IA Training + AuditsKiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga14. Life below waterOutput01. No poverty2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs have established/strengthened national multi-sectoral NCD committee and/or national NCD initiatives led by ministers, parliamentarians, senior public servants5 PICTs have strengthened national non-communicable disease (NCD) initiatives led by ministers or senior public servants PHD ensured NCD and childhood obesity have high profile at key regional and national ministerial meetings: 1) prepared and presented NCD papers on NCD roadmap progress and MANA, childhood obesity and Pacific legislative framework at the FEMM, HOH, PHMM, Early Childhood Development High Level Meeting, Forum Secretariat Meeting and Pacific research network meeting, and 2) prepared and presented NCD presentations at national level PHD conducted advocacy meetings for integration of NCD & childhood obesity strategies into national SDG: 1) Undertaken as part of the NCD workshop and civil society meeting at country level French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitments5 PICTs allocated new budget to plans for implementation of regional and international human rights commitmentsRRRT staff supported PICs on major human rights instruments legislative review and supports human rights committees, alongside UN OHCHRNauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu10. Reduced inequalitiesImpact01. No poverty2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs implement their multi-sectoral NCD plans in collaboration with stakeholders6 PICTs are implementing, or strengthening implementation of their NCD plans in collaboration with stakeholders (e.g. development and implementation of national multi-sectoral Diabetes Strategy in Tonga)PHD developed national multi-sectoral NCD plan and NCD Alliance plan for the Solomon Islands and ongoing support for implementation PHD supported development and implementation of National multi-sectoral Diabetes Strategy for Tonga PHD supported strengthening of multi-sectoral NCD plans and implementation for NC, WF, FP and TuvaluSolomon Islands, Tonga, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone management5 PICTs receive quarterly NIWA Island Climate Update (from National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, NZ). Tuvalu, Tokelau, Kiribati and Cook Islands have developed their own products and also disseminated information in local languagesSPC packages information into quarterly updates to countriesCook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDEnhance NCD prevention and control by strengthening the commitment of multiple sectors to address NCD childhood obesityCivil society in Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji and Nauru engaged in addressing NCD, e.g. through diabetes associations. These countries have all developed plans to address NCD. SPC-PHD also implemented a project to raise youth awareness of NCD through the medium of graffitiNot availableFiji, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDCollaborative initiatives strengthened at both regional & country level17 initiatives with governments and civil society supported to strengthen collaborative action on NCDSPC provided TA, funding and/or played a coordination/advocacy role with - Pacific ECHO workshop, IUHPE conference, Solomon Islands non state actors workshop, Tonga diabetes association workshop, W&F childhood obesity intervention project, French Territories data management training workshop, Fiji Diabetes Association training for diabetes care and management, Solomon NCD roadmap workshop, STEP survey in FP, STEPs survey in W&F, Tuvalu NCD training, Food security workshop with FAO, Oceania tobacco conference, Tonga youth training workshop, Nauru NCD committee training, MANA/PLF workshopFiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, Tonga, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna, REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDKey stakeholders and partnerships (including diabetes associations and youth group) are contributing in the fight against NCD and childhood obesity Partnerships and engagement fostered or strengthened in 5 PICTs (Solomon Islands NCD Alliance; diabetes associations and youth groups in Fiji, Tuvalu, Nauru and Tonga)a) PHD supported strengthening of diabetes associations, youth group and other civil societies groups at regional and national level by providing resources, organising workshop, facilitating training b) PHD fostered engagement of civil societies in the Solomon Islands; diabetes associations in Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu and Nauru, by providing resources, organising workshop, facilitating training c) PHD conducted wake up project addressing NCD and youth at regional level Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructure5 semi-automatic TB3 rain gauges procured and installed for Kiribati Meteorological Service, and 5 installed in Tab South, Makin, Banaba, Tamana and Aranuka. Portable RO unit procured and installed in Onotoa where all wells have high salinitySPC funded and installedKiribati13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone management5 successful boreholes drilled in Middlebush, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, capable of providing water to 6000 peopleSPC technical assistance carried out the assessmentVanuatu06. Clean water and sanitationOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDProvide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processes5 year regional data collection plan for PICT censuses and core surveys put in place. Plan is frequently updated and being followed by PICTs, and is guiding development partner resource mobilisationCoordination of development and regular update of the planREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centres5 youth (2 women) trained in crop characterisation and plant tissue culture techniquesTraining provided by CePaCT staffs on technical areas of crop characterisation and plant tissue culture techniques.REGIONAL (all PICTs)02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key species5034 additional tissue samples collected for Tuna Tissue Bank, bringing overall total to 109,754, with samples collected from 1145 trips and 36,481 samples analysedNot availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput05. Gender equality2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systems52 national counterparts and stakeholders in education in 3 PICTs trained in data analysis and production of verified data tables from their national EMIS. Training strengthened national capacity in this area SPC contributed to providing technical and advisory role to countries on data analysis and producing verified data tables from their respective national EMIS. Capacity on data quality assurance enhanced. Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Tonga04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adopted524 farmers (114 women) trained in use of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for organic certification towards adoption of new value chainsPetco provided training Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) and Pacific Organic Standard to farmers in the interior of Naitasiri in Fiji Fiji02. Zero hungerOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO6: Social developmentLRDEquitable benefits from agriculture and forestry for women and youth of all diversities and for the marginalised segments of Pacific communities524 people (114 women) assisted to develop value chains for wild turmeric, ginger and bananas in Naitasiri. Draft value-chain analyses were provided for the 3 commodities SPC supported the development of value chains Fiji02. Zero hungerChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTs6 acres of open-pollinated evaluation plots established in Vanuatu; evaluation is ongoing SPC provided funding for the procurement of OP seeds and technical support on the establishment of evaluation plotsVanuatu 02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs endorse their new/updated multi-sectoral national NCD plans or establish/strengthen their NCD committees4 PICTs supported to develop or strengthen their multi-sectoral NCD plans (Solomon Islands and Tonga) and NCD committees (Nauru and Tuvalu)PHD supported to developed national multi-sectoral NCD plan and NCD Alliance plan for the Solomon Islands PHD supported development of National multi-sectoral Diabetes Strategy for Tonga PHD supported strengthening of NCD committee in Nauru and Tuvalu Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have established human rights coordination or monitoring mechanisms6 PICTs have an active national human rights coordination mechanism to promote and protect human rightsBuilding internal capacity as committee members, providing coordination, technical input or trainingFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrengthened disaster preparedness and response coordination capacities in PICTS6 PICTs have developed a Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM): 2 PICTs have endorsed their SREM, and 2 PICTs are implementing their SREM.SPC facilitated pre-SREM country consultations with key stakeholders (emergency management agencies, development partners, other government agencies, NGOs, civil society and Australia and NZ fire and emergency services), conducted the SREM development workshops, delivered the draft SREMs for review and endorsement. The PIEMA project also provides funding for some SREM activities. Cook Islands, Niue, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice14. Life below water2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTJustice service providers understand their obligations under family violence legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girls 6 PICTs have endorsed tools for gender-sensitive application of legislation RRRT delivered training on the checklist tool developed for judiciaries to use Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge01. No poverty2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitments6 PICTs made progress in implementing human rights commitments in relation to the following treaties and mechanisms: CEDAW and CRC (Nauru); CEDAW and CRPD (FSM), UPR, CEDAW, CRC and CRPD (Vanuatu); UPR (Tuvalu); CEDAW (Samoa) RRRT has developed tracking tools to support the Universal Periodic Review and Treaty implementation planning and monitoring. It is updated by RRRT staff with treaty or human rights working groups/task forces in countryFederated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Samoa, REGIONAL (all PICTs)10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs applying the knowledge/skills gained from SPC-supported capacity building, or using resources provided by SPC, to strengthen their NCD interventions.9 PICTs implementing/strengthening NCD interventions with trained staff and resources provided by SPC, e.g. through NCD awareness campaigns (World No Tobacco Day, World Diabetes Day), and improving diabetes treatment and care in clinical settings PHD supported awareness during NCD related events/campaigns e.g. world no tobacco day, world diabetes day etc. PHD supported implementation of NCD risk factors intervention at national and sub-national levelMarshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia, Nauru, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Tokelau03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDIdentify statistical needs of key users of Pacific data, and raise awareness of products and services 60% of complex statistical enquiries responded to within 5 working days, and 80% of non-complex customer enquiries responded to within 5 working days, achieving targets for meeting customer needs Website redevelopment was completed and new website launched in 2019. Migration and integration of .stat/SDMX platform into the website and to the PDH was initiated. Progress was behind schedule at the year end owing to staffing constraints. These will be rectified early in 2020. Online user surveys are being conducted to measure change in use levels and user profiles.Internal (SPC), REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs revise policies and interventions to address gaps65 key ministry officials (43% women) trained in review and development of education policiesSPC conducted policy review and policy development training in 2 PICTs. This training has again been requested by the country to increase the participant number and reinforce the training in 2020Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 7 people (all men) trained in complex drill riggingFundingVanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa15. Life on landOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants in World Conference on Health Promotion (IUHPE 2019) reported increased knowledge and skills in implementation of action to address NCD risk factors, and data managementPHD supported health professional from 9 PICTs to attend the World health promotion (IUHPE) conference. French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue, Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Niue, Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation7 PICTs have domestic violence and family protection services that are partially resourced and being expandedAdvocacy and technical assistance to justice and service providersFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Vanuatu, Tonga, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityImpact2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 74 people (24 women) trained in Introduction to DRM (training of trainers) across the region Funding and facilitationTimor Leste, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTStrengthened capacity of governments to apply human rights and gender equality in priority national development issues 75% of government officials (116 out of 155) achieved competency in human rights standardsTraining delivered to government officials on human rightsKiribati, Tuvalu10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice774 participants (217 women) attended FAME-facilitated training to enhance capacity in science, technology, data management, analysis and adviceNot availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 78 people (12 women) trained in ‘Working in an Emergency Operations Centre’ (training of trainers) across the region Funding and facilitationTimor Leste, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants in ‘NCD and Law’ training reported increased knowledge of legislative approaches to addressing NCD risk factors PHD supports health professional from Fiji to attend NCD and Law TrainingFiji03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments8 additional maritime regulations drafted relating to International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), marine pollution prevention, maritime security, ship safety management system, International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), load lines, and tonnage, to ensure compliance with international maritime instrumentsConsulted & finalising drafts to submit for use by KiribatiKiribati14. Life below waterOutput14. Life below water2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESIntegrated resilience demonstratedFinal RESCCUE results show evidence of strengthened sectoral resilience in coastal fisheries, pearl farming, sustainable agriculture and water/watershed management derived from various field interventions in 7 pilot sitesReduce non-climate stressors to increase ecosystem resilience and that of economic activities, which most directly depend on ecosystem services (RESCCUE).Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu13. Climate actionImpact2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants at meeting of Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes reported increased knowledge and skills in addressing NCD risk factors PHD supported health professional from Fiji to attend Asian Association for the study of diabetes conference;Fiji03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for Resilience8 Outer Island DRM Plans implemented. Relevant SPC procurement processes are now undertaken in line with these plansFunded development of plans/consultations Procurements have been undertaken by SPC inline with these outer island plansTuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation8 PICTs have planned approaches to implementing mechanisms to end violence against women and provide family protection following SPC's technical input Technical input into implementation planning, alongside UN WomenFederated States of Micronesia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityChange in attitude01. No poverty2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport8 port energy audits conducted and further assistance in energy management provided as part of efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from maritime transportSPC conducted the auditsREGIONAL (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructure8 rain gauges procured and installed together with training. 3 stocktakes completed for islands of Niutao, Nukulaelae and Nui to assess storage tanks, tank condition and catchment profilingSPC funded and installedTuvalu13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 8 staff from Kiribati Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy trained in geophysical techniques (and use of EM34 instrument), specifically in field survey methodology and equipment troubleshooting/maintenance SPC funded and facilitated trainingKiribati06. Clean water and sanitationOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide high quality stock assessments of key renewable oceanic resources and supporting data analyses Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analyses Provide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-making81 papers, authored or co-authored by SPC, delivered to WCPFC (58 to Scientific Committee, 15 to Regular Session of the WCPFC and 8 to Technical and Compliance Committee) to support informed decision-making on fisheries managementSPC either co-authored or fully authored the Papers REGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput06. Clean water and sanitation2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants in diabetes-related training reported increased knowledge and skills in addressing risk factors PHD supported health professional from Vanuatu to attend diabetes training in New Caledonia for South-South collaboration;Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management 81% of participants who undertook training in Working in an Emergency Operations Centre, Introduction to Disaster Risk Management and Training of Instructors indicated they applied their new skills within 3 monthsFunding and facilitationACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants at Oceania Tobacco Control Conference reported increased knowledge and skills in addressing risk factors PHD supported health professional from RMI, Kiribati and Solomon to attend Oceania Tobacco Control Conference Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industry84 men and 50 women participated in 3 national energy dialogues to raise awareness of energy-related business opportunities, including business registration processes, and availability of PCREEE support SPC designed the event in terms of the overall programme, resources people and facilitated and co-funded the event.Niue, Tuvalu, Vanuatu17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors84 seafarers (7 women) and non-seagoing professionals (54 women) trained in safety management and inspection, security and energy managementSPC developed training materials and conducted trainingsREGIONAL (All PICTS)04. Quality EducationOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTPIC governments promote /protect human rights & fulfill human rights commitments852 government officials trained in human rights, gender equality and good governanceTraining delivered to government officials on human rightsFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa10. Reduced inequalitiesOutput05. Gender equality2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice89% (n=266) of respondents to post-training evaluation questionnaires noted that FAME training in science, technology, data management, analysis or advice resulted in a change in knowledge Not availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge01. No poverty2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT education systems increase the frequency and quality of teacher and school head performance assessments9 participants (5 women) from 6 PICTs attended subregional workshop on teacher competency standards, and contributed to improving effectiveness and accountability of teachers by establishing Regional Teachers StandardsSPC contributed to improving effectiveness and accountabilities of teachers across the region by establishing the Regional Teachers Standards which countries can adapt to meet their own contextsFiji, Kiribati, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional leveNCD papers and presentations delivered and discussed at 4 high-level regional meetings to strengthen political leadership and ownership of NCD issuesPrepared and presented NCD papers on NCD roadmap progress and MANA, childhood obesity and Pacific legislative framework at the FEMM, HOH, PHMM, Early Childhood Development High Level Meeting, Form Secretariat Meeting and Pacific research network meeting. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants in NCD risk factor training reported increased knowledge and skills Conducted and funded/co-funded NCD risk factor training Nauru, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adopted9 small and medium enterprises (4 in Samoa, 5 in Vanuatu) assisted to develop sustainable coconut industry through production improvement, new product development, quality improvement, diversification, market access and replantingSPC through Coconut Industry Development for the Pacific Programme funded EUR1.75m of support in the form of technical services, machines/equipment, materials and resources to these 9 SMSEs Samoa, Vanuatu - Country programme result12. Responsible consumption and productionOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice90.4% (n=266) of respondents to evaluation questionnaires following training in science, technology, data management, analysis or advice said they would incorporate their new learning in their work Not availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of participants in ‘Youth and NCD’ training reported increased knowledge and skills Conducted and funded/co-funded Youth and NCD trainingFiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, New Caledonia, Tokelau, Solomon Islands, Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTWomen and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence94 members of the judiciary received human rights trainingTraining of staff from justice service providers ( for Police Prosecutors, Authorised Justices and legal aid staff)Marshall Islands, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors94 out of 400 respondents (23.5%) from 15 PICTs highly valued and frequently used Tide Prediction Calendars, Ocean Portal and Ocean Bulletins developed under the Climate and Ocean Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) SPC surveyed ocean tool satisfactionREGIONAL (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDTraining participants reporting/demonstrating that NCD trainings has increased their knowledge and skillsOver 90% of youth participants in training on use of social media to address NCD reported increased knowledge and skills Conducted & funded Youth, NCD and social media trainingTonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights 98% of CSO members (44 out of 45 people) achieved competency in human rights advocacy and lobbying Mentoring support on advocacy and lobbyingFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructure9968 people now have improved access to water and sanitation SPC involved the communities in the construction, they were trained. They were the main audience targeted during the awareness and messaging that took place e.g. World Water DayKiribati06. Clean water and sanitationImpact13. Climate action2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore accredited institutions deliver quality and relevant qualifications and micro-qualificationsAccreditation and quality assurance support services delivered to national accreditation agencies and providers in 5 PICTs including for teacher training qualifications. SPC provided support for accreditation of qualifications for national agencies and also short induction course for civil service staffSPC continue services on accreditation and quality assurance support to national accreditation agencies and providers. Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT teachers improve teaching of curriculum (incl. literacy and numeracy)Administration of South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC) exam in 3 PICTs shows continuous improvement (e.g. timely release of results)SPC continue to offer the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate Examination to three countriesKiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureAitutaki Marine Research Centre upgradedConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionCook Islands13. Climate actionOutput01. No poverty2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs use their M&E/MANA dashboard or operational research findings to guide decision-making processes 3 PICTs demonstrated use of findings from NCD monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and their MANA dashboard, or from operational research, e.g. Marshall Islands is using results of school health survey for policy development and implementation; Solomon Islands and Wallis and Futuna are using MANA dashboard findings to develop NCD plansPHD supported for compiling/updating MANA dashboards and identify gaps for action, and the use of research finding for implementation and decision making Marshall Islands, Wallis and Futuna, Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs supported to to develop/update their NCD M&E framework or MANA dashboardsTechnical support for MANA dashboard development (for Samoa and Tuvalu), and M&E framework for national NCD plan (for Solomon Islands), showing PICT readiness PHD supported Tuvalu and Samoa to develop their MANA dashboards PHD supported Solomon Islands to develop M&E framework for their national NCD plan Tuvalu, Samoa, Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksAll countries up to date with their OIE aquatic disease reporting, contributing to aquatic animal surveillanceNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs have access to relevant research findings 3 collaborative operational research projects continued or were initiated, with findings used to inform action (Marshall Islands — school health survey; Fiji and Wallis and Futuna — childhood obesity study; New Caledonia — breastfeeding survey)PHD provided TA support (both research component and intervention) to healthy child promising future research project in Fiji and W&F. PHD provided TA (data analysis and reporting) for school based childhood obesity survey in RMI, and breastfeeding survey in NC Fiji, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional leveNCD papers and presentations delivered and discussed in 5 PICTs to strengthen political leadership and ownership of NCD issues at national levelPrepared and presented NCD papers on NCD roadmap progress and MANA, childhood obesity and Pacific legislative framework in the 5 PICTsFederated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional leveNCD advocacy activities conducted in 4 PICTs as part of national NCD workshops and partnership meetings to strengthen political leadership and ownership PHD co-funded the national NCD workshops and partnerships meetings, provided TA and conducted advocacy activities for integration of NCD & childhood obesity strategies into national SDG.Federated States of Micronesia, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs implementing new/updated NCD policies/legislations2 PICTs demonstrated implementation of their new NCD-related policies/legislation PHD provided TA for the development of Niue tobacco legislation and FSM unhealthy food taxation.Niue, Federated States of Micronesia03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDCollaborate with member countries and technical partners on relevant topics to strengthen analytical capacityAnalysis of HIES and food trade data continued throughout 2019 in support of food security and food systems analysisSDD worked with specialists from University of Wollongong and FAO to undertake the analysis of trade and food systems data.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureApproximately 16,578 people now have improved access to water infrastructure Consultation, design, procurement & supervisionFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Palau, Tonga13. Climate actionImpact08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorAquaculture regulations submitted to executive for approval following drafting support from SPCNot availableTonga, Marshall Islands02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsAs part of a 6 month follow-up evaluation of national workshops delivered in Fiji and Vanuatu to people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors, 22 (including 4 women and 14 youth) out of 94 respondents (23%) stated they improved their knowledge and skills. Evaluation findings will be used to improve the assessment methodology, with the aim of applying it at wider programme levelSPC developed training materials and conducted trainingsFiji, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs and primary schools regularly conduct school quality assessments *Assessment officer in Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC) assisted to use KIDMAP to analyse student learning outcomes. Support enabled MESC to improve control and management of analyses. (Samoa is only country to have requested SPC support for use of KIDMAP)SPC continue to support MESC in the generation and interpreting student reports using KIDMAP. The support enabled MESC in increasing control and management of the process since 2017. Samoa04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs implementing new/updated NCD policies/legislationsWorking draft of Pacific NCD legislative framework completed. After consultation (in progress), the framework will be further reviewed, notably at meetings of Pacific Heads of Health and Health Ministers PHD led the development of the regional Pacific legislative framework for NCDs, and has been funding consultation workshops attended by PICTs and other stakeholders.REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure timely delivery of user- driven statistical products and data servicesBeta version of new SDD website launched in first half of 2019 and upgraded to full launch in second half. Review of Pacific National Minimum Development Indicators continued throughout the year; SDG indicators and other data continue to be migrated into dotstat/SDMX and Pacific Data Hub as part of efforts to build simple access points to Pacific dataSDD staff led the work on website development and played a significant supportive role in the development of PDHREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice01. No poverty2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs utilise their new/adapted Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living3 PICTs have Pacific Guidelines for Healthy Living in place and demonstrated their implementation PHD provided TA for adoption and implementation of Pacific guidelines for healthy living at country level Cook Islands, Niue, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthenedBiosecurity and Transport Authority assisted to inspect and treat imported used heavy machinery and equipment (which was biosecurity-non-compliant), including ensuring adequate documentationA formal request was received from the Niue Government (Biosecurity and Transport Authority). SPC LRD Biosecurity team worked with colleagues in Biosecurity Authority of Fiji in the treatment of these used heavy machinery, inspection and documentation and in ensuring that the equipment were all clean and free from Biosecurity related threats. Niue01. No povertyOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Boot camp held for water security officers (in Nadi, Fiji). Training facilitated in areas such as water security awareness, drinking water safety planning, tank repair, water quality testing, rain gauges, stocktake methodology and equipmentSPC funded and facilitated trainingCook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceBuilding Code finalised in 2018 now being incorporated in operations of Ministry of Infrastructure to run planning with construction sectorFunded the development, consultations, launch and printing of the Building Code (undertaken by Beca) and associated guide.Cook Islands09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs have the capacity and systems to deliver safety of navigation services in line with international maritime instrumentsCapacity building and technical assistance on Aids to Navigation (AtoN) provided, resulting in award of international IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) certificates to 8 national maritime administration staff, drafting of AtoN regulations, and establishment of AtoN registers (9 partially in place)8 international IALA Certificates delivered to 8 targeted countries' maritime administration staff; 9 reports drafted and circulated with countries and international partners; 2 targeted countries drafted AtoN regulations; 9 targeted countries have AtoN Registers partially in placeREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice01. No poverty2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT teachers improve teaching of curriculum (incl. literacy and numeracy)Capacity of curriculum officers in education ministries to develop outcome-based curriculum and assessment strengthened through SPC's technical assistance, with Kiribati and PNG now discussing relevant planning SPC contributed to building capacity of national curriculum officers on outcome-based curriculumFiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs improve the clarity of national curriculaCapacity of curriculum writers enhanced through technical support provided by SPC, enabling national writers to develop curriculums for Year 11 and make progress on Year 12Review and consolidation of curricula - upper secondary years Year11 almost completed and work on Y12 well on the way to be completed next year 2020 Curriculum officers, exam officers and selected group of teachers (contracted) trained 28 Participants (19 F/9 M)Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs use regional literacy and numeracy comparative assessment dataCapacity of national assessment officers to construct PILNA test items enhanced ahead of review and development of new items for PILNA 2021, following regional workshop attended by 27 participants (15 women) from 15 PICTsMaintaining validity and robustness of PILNA instruments in compliance with international large scale assessment standards is a SPC mandate to ensuring PILNA currency is fully recognised outside the region. Capacity of national assessment officers enhanced on test item construction. Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs conduct good quality education research using existing and new dataCapacity of national officers to carry out education research strengthened. Evidence of improved practice includes increased institutional support for, and orientation towards, researchSPC increases capacity of national research officers in conducting educational research using existing data within the ministrySolomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTJustice service providers understand their obligations under family violence legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girls Cases of violence against women are being prioritised in 3 PICTs and a new process for protection orders is in place, showing members of the judiciary are more responsive Training of members of the judiciaryNauru, Tuvalu, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in attitude2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTWomen and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violenceChuuk and Yap (FSM) have draft family protection lawsTechnical input into drafting lawsFederated States of Micronesia05. Gender equalityOutput14. Life below water2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs endorsed new/updated NCD related policies/legislations 3 PICTs developed NCD-related policies and legislation for endorsement (FSM Healthy Trade Bill, Marshall Islands tobacco legislation, Papua New Guinea sugar-sweetened beverage tax)PHD conducted consultation meeting and provided TA for the development of healthy trade bill for FSM, tobacco legislation for RMI and SSB taxation for PNG Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementClimate change portals established in 2 PICTsSPC Contribution has been in part as the activity in Tuvalu was delivered in partnership with SPREP and Griffith University. This activity was covered under SPREP/ISACC work plan. In Palau, SPC's contribution was significant in that we used the same approach (taken in Tuvalu, Samoa, Vanuatu, PNG and Fiji) in undertaking user-needs assessments and the utilising the same starter kit to build the web-based climate change portal which would house (Palau's) climate change related data and information. The national climate change portals are linked to the Pacific Climate Change Portal and other climate finance navigation and adaptation planning tools which have been designed to support PICs in addressing climate change/disaster risk priorities. The availability and accessibility of information d this activity with support from Griffith University & Palau.Palau, Tuvalu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementClimate finance tracking tool developed and rolled out in Ministry of Finance of 2 PICTs to track financing for adaptation and mitigation activities, and financing disbursed/reported by sectors and ministries SPC Contribution - Significant. SPC worked with PIFS to develop a web-based climate finance tracking tool which has been deployed in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu's Ministry of Finance. The data/information from the national climate change and disaster risk finance assessments (activities that we also implemented by SPC & PIFS) undertaken in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu was integrated onto the online platform. The tracking tool is a priority that has been identified at the Forum Economic Ministers' meeting in 2018 and 2019. The tool, once fully operational, will have the potential to track financing for adaptation and mitigation activities, track financing disbursed/reported by sectors/ministries. It will add value to climate change /disaster risk related planning and financing. Solomon Islands, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDPICTs endorsed new/updated NCD related policies/legislations 5 PICTs were assisted to review or develop their NCD-related policies and legislation (e.g. Marshall Islands — tobacco legislation and healthy trade bill; Solomon Islands — development of NCD Alliance constitution, and health promotion fund policy and guidelines; Nauru — school food policy)Provided TA to RMI for Tobacco legislation; Assisted constitution development for the NCD Alliance in the Solomon Islands and support is ongoing; Support development of policy and guidelines for health promotion fund in the Solomon Islands; Continued assisting healthy trade bill for FSM; Continued assisting SSB taxation for PNG; Assisted school food policy for Nauru Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementCoastal inundation assessment in progress for Majuro lagoon using different flooding scenarios and deployment of ocean instruments to collect data SPC working alongside consultants to develop flood models. SPC deployed ocean instruments for data collection.Marshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureCoastal protection measures scaled up for Soasoa Drainage system, Fiji, and in Tongatapu, TongaConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionFiji, Tonga13. Climate actionOutput01. No poverty2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementCollaboration with Flinders University to assess — using numerical modelling — the potential for greywater disposal and reuse in 3 isletsSPC technical team partnered with Flinders Kiribati06. Clean water and sanitationChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management Collaborative partnerships in place with Asian Development Bank and USAID Ready Project to support climate change and disaster risk finance assessments SPC's contribution has been significantFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu13. Climate actionOutput11. Sustainable cities and communities2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceCommunity DRM plan for Ailuk Atoll developed and implementedProject procured technical assistance from International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to prepare the plan.Marshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCivil society and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAWCommunity outreach on human rights undertaken in churches, outer islands and other settings in 7 PICTs, including 16 days of activism to combat violence against women Awareness raising conductedFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureCommunity rainwater harvesting/ecological purification systems constructed in FSM (9) and Marshall Islands (5)Consultation, design, procurement & supervisionFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceCommunity-Based DRR Framework (developed in 2016) implemented. Framework has accelerated coordination between agencies and reduced duplication, and enabled National Emergency Management Office to engage with communitiesFunded development and contributed technical advice, Funded roll out in pilot communities. Has accelerated the coordination between agencies and reduced duplication. It has provided a framework for NEMO to engage with communities. At community-level, however, there has been less follow through than desired following CBDRR activities implemented in line with the frameworkPalau11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceConceptual design plan for coastal protection on north coast of Tongatapu in progressProcuring a consultant to prepare policy and action planTonga13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesContiguous Zone Schedule of Coordinates deposited with Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UN) as part of SPC's support for establishing maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilities SPC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - KNOWLEDGE BUILDING: Support to data collection or surveysTuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedCouncil of Pacific Arts and Culture met twice and called for increased investment in culture at national and regional levelSecretariat to CPACREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Courses on Working in an Emergency Operations Centre and Disaster Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction regionally accredited by SPC’s Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP)Developed content and prepared and submitted the two courses for regional accreditedACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMMarginalized groups (Women, youth, people living with disabilities and the elderly) have increased awareness and participation in the Disaster and Community Resilience sectors in member countriesCultural assessment of villages carried out as part of water and sanitation project, and training provided at school rather than at Maneaba; 2 Tarawa-based technicians were women and 12 women participated in project at community level SPC did a cultural assessment of the villages and did trainings at the school other than at the Maneaba. We had to get women to go and train the women Kiribati06. Clean water and sanitationChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDProvide support in quality assurance, packaging and analysis of datasetsData analysis or analysis support provided for: - Niue and Cook Islands HIES (poverty reports in progress) - labour and employment data from 12 censuses (preliminary analysis in progress) - Tonga and Samoa disability data - Tuvalu 2016 mini-census report (completed) - population projection updates for all PICTs (preliminary results completed, and analysis and knowledge products in preparation) - civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems (3 PICTs), coding of causes of death (2 PICTs), development of vital statistics report (1 PICT), business statistics (1 PICT), trade statistics (4 PICTs), tourism satellite accounts (1 PICT), and prices (4 PICTs)Consultant completed Tuvalu census report and submitted to Tuvalu NSO. Other analysis was ongoing during the year and will continue into 2020. SDD provided technical assistance or engaged consultants to deliver support to the countries in the subject areasCNMI, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key speciesData collected in 3 PICTs will contribute to assessments of status of invertebrates. Data on finfish collected in Kiribati (Gilbert Islands and Kiritimati Atoll) will contribute to regional assessment of life-history of targeted speciesNot availableTonga, Samoa, Kiribati14. Life below waterOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillance20 of 75 health officers currently undertaking DDM-PGCFE course are implementing system improvement projects; 35% of these projects focus on communicable disease surveillance and 30% on improving data quality17 health officers from Vanuatu supported in the implementation of 17 health security improvement projects; 20 health officers participating in the regional cohort are implementing or has completed implementation of system improvement projectsFiji, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillanceData for Decision-Making training manual completed, following design and consultation with technical experts, to support improved capacity for country-level public health surveillanceSPC engaged a consultant to lead the writing and development of the training manual. We organized a face-to-face consultative meeting and write shop in addition to online consultations with technical experts involved in the delivery of the SHIP programme. DDM manual was completedREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsData in national EMIS is verified and quality assured, following technical assistance to EMIS counterpart SPC conducted training and on-the-job technical support to the EMIS counterpart in Tuvalu. Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDImproved regional statistics governance and coordination Data Licence Agreements (DLAs) were signed with 12 PICTs to govern relationship, responsibilities, rights and duties of SPC vis à vis data producers and users, and to underpin SPC's efforts to provide safe access to Pacific Island microdata to enable research and analysis that benefits Pacific Island people. Some National Statistics Offices (NSOs) have been conservative in disclosing microdata so signing of DLAs is a significant milestone Developed Data Licence Agreements (DLA)Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillanceAll 75 health officers participating in ongoing courses were able to demonstrate competency in analysing health data, identifying areas for improvement in their own national/local systems and writing situation reportsSPRP funded and conducted the training for 4 PICTsCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs improve the quality of student assessments at primary and secondary levelsDatabase systems in 4 PICTs using Pacific School Information Systems (PacSIMs) enhanced to increase efficiency of managing education data, with systems customised to meet country requirementsSupporting country information systems use the Pacific School Information Systems (PacSIMs) to manage educational data more effectively and efficiently. Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Design and delivery of Certificate IV Project Management course in Fiji and Samoa; 39 (out of 55) government officials from various sectors successfully completed the course SPC's contribution to this result was in part. SPC contracted USP TAFE to deliver the accredited Certificate IV course to government officials in Fiji and Samoa. The USP TAFE ran two blocks of face-to-face trainings sessions on general project management and SPC ran follow-up/complementary training sessions on the practical application of project management tools in climate change and disaster risk related projects/programmes. The training need was identified through a regional institutional mapping assessment undertaken in 2016 (http://ccprojects.gsd.spc.int/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Regional-Institutional-Mapping-Assessment_ISACC-Project_2017.pdf). SPC has also been working with other projects (USAID Ready) to ensure that the Project Management trainings are standardised across the region. To date, Ready has delivered accredited Project Management Trainings to Kiribati, Palau, FSM and Fiji (Fiji Association of Engineers).Fiji, Samoa13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management Design and roll-out of monitoring and evaluation plan for Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP) being supported by EU PACRES (Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience) project SPC's contribution has been significantFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDevelopment of 14 Disaster Risk Resilience (DRR) mainstreaming guidelines to promote consistency across sectors, with detailing of DRR steps/processes to be adhered to by all sectors. National Disaster Action Plan for Disaster Risk Management 2017—2021 (operational) implementedSupported the development and design of guidelines and funded development/consultations and provided technical advice on National DRAP. Evidence that sectors (e.g. Education and Health) are undertaking risk assessments when determining new sites for facility construction. Samoa11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT education systems increase the frequency and quality of teacher and school head performance assessmentsDevelopment of appraisal instruments to monitor school leaders' effectiveness following subregional workshop with 6 participants from 5 PICTs (5 women)SPC has assisted countries in developing appraisal instruments for monitoring school leaders' performance against their national leadership standards. A sub-regional workshop was convened to share knowledge and best practices on managing school leadership programmes. Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore accredited institutions deliver quality and relevant qualifications and micro-qualificationsDevelopment of micro-qualification programme for 31 FNU courses in various disciplinesFNU has contracted SPC to assist in the development of micro-qualification programme for 21 coursesFiji04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingDevelopment of: • web module for market surveys as part of improved fisheries management • Ikasavea tablet application for market surveys for improved fisheries management • image analysis for reading fish sample data from photos • LearnFish online training module for fish and sea cucumber species • web module for Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) activities for improved fisheries management Not availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDisaster Preparedness and Response Plan reviewedFunded review and consultations, and contributed technical advice. Stakeholders report that during last two typhoons and a plane crash, this plan was invoked and the technical working groups called together. Coordinator is said to be much better than 5-6 years agoFederated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transportDomestic ship operator saved 93% of fuel costs, and reduced GHG emissions at anchorage, within 3 months of implementing energy efficiency measures (solar technology)SPC reviewed resultsVanuatu07. Affordable and clean energyImpact2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsDraft EMIS policy developed for Ministry of Human Resource Development following SPC's peer review of policy and technical adviceSPC played a significant role in peer reviewing the EMIS policy and provided constructive insights based on past and prior regional experiences on policies. Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs develop, adopt and implement National policies and laws for responsible georesources management and sustainable energy Draft Energy Bill awaiting executive approval SPC coordinated the work and prepared the gap analysis paper/instruction paperKiribati, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Niue07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillanceData for Decision-Making training manual completed SPRP engaged a consultant to write SHIP manual; organised the consultative workshop to discuss initial draft of SHIP manualREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentLRDEquitable benefits from agriculture and forestry for women and youth of all diversities and for the marginalised segments of Pacific communitiesDraft seed policy developed using the Pacific Seed Systems FrameworkSPC provided funding and technical expertise on the policy development processVanuatu02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresDraft standard operating procedures for 4 key genebank operations developed as part of CePaCT's efforts to meet international genebank standardsProvided financial, coordination and programme support and the development of the individual SOPsREGIONAL (all PICTs), Internal (SPC)02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresDrafting of Forest Genetic Resources Action Plan facilitated, based on scoping visit as part of efforts to build resilient forestry production systemsFirst draft completed and under review by relevant staff from LRD-SPC and the Ministry of ForestryFiji15. Life on landOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDrinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) developed for Aitutaki in Cook Islands; 4 villages in South Tarawa, Kiribati; Public Works Department, Funafuti, Tuvalu; and Wotje, Marshall Islands. Tokelau developed a water and sanitation policy that includes a DWSPSPC provide technical assistanceCook Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Tokelau13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDRM Act 2016 implemented. Various branches of government now have improved planning and guidelines for disaster preparedness and managementFunded development and contributed technical advice Various branches of government "now have much better planning and guidelines [around disaster preparedness and management]", better implementation plans. Before there was not much awareness of emergencies."Nauru16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDRM legislation drafted and ready for Solicitor General’s review, and DRM plan drafted for consultationFunded the development and consultations of the Fiji DRM legislation and drafting of the planFiji16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management DRM training delivered to 245 people (65 women)SPC designed and delivered the DRM trainingACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)13. Climate actionOUtput03. Good health and well-being2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceDrought Management Plans developed for Christmas Island in Kiribati (yet to be approved by Cabinet for implementation) and Wotje, Marshall Islands. Tokelau developed a Drought Framework for three islandsSPC provide technical assistanceKiribati, Marshall Islands, Tokelau13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs revise policies and interventions to address gapsEducation policies assessed using World Bank SABER (Systems Approach for Better Education Results) tools, including review of data collection, data analysis and reporting. Country report produced with policy recommendations to inform interventionsSPC conducted and completed policy assessment in Kiribati and provided policy recommendations using the SABER tools to inform policy intervention. Kiribati04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsEMIS Situation Analysis and Development reports compiled and presented for consideration by Ministry of Education in 6 PICTs. Nauru and Marshall Islands have databases in place, but data consolidation is required; there is high potential to submit data electronically and to integrate education data (e.g. TVET assessment, early childhood education). Palau has a system in place and a consultation visit was completed. SPC conducted the EMIS Situation Analysis and Development Reports for 6 PICTs. Report identified strengthens and gaps within current EMIS platforms and provide recommendations for enhancing and improving EMIS functionalities. SPC was instrumental in bringing different education stakeholders for dialogue on ways to improving data quality. Cook Islands, Tokelau, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthenedEnvironmental food safety and awareness of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) strengthened through: - 5 week training course at SPREP on international, regional and national biosecurity (attended by 10 biosecurity and 12 environmental officers) - training on an online comment system for Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) members - provision of input to draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures - collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and PPPO on roll-out of NZ MPI Export Plan to Fiji and SamoaPRISMSS 5 weeks course in SPREP in Samoa; PPPO and IPPC Regional MeetingREGIONAL (All PICTs)01. No povertyChange in knowledge05. Gender equality2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrengthened disaster preparedness and response coordination capacities in PICTSEnvironmental impact assessment of Tabecheding catchment carried outConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionPalau13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresEstablishment of 8 seed centres (4 in Vanuatu, 2 in Tonga, and 2 community-based centres in Fiji) to strengthen availability and use of crop and tree varieties in PICTsProvided funding, crop varieties & technical support Vanuatu - Country programme result, Fiji, Tonga02. Zero hungerChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedEvaluation of wicking (irrigation) system with targeted compost trials completed. Factsheets on new soil technologies being developed for release in 2020SPC as the lead project implementation, provided technical support and leveraged partnership Kiribati02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementExposure database updated and risk assessments completed in Samoa and Vanuatu under PARTneR, and contingency planning tool applied in Fijidevelopment of case studies and scenarios as well as conduction o training to analyse and apply the risk and hazard modelsFiji, Samoa, Vanuatu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTs have improved ocean services and marine meteorology capacityFiji, New Caledonia and Tuvalu are providing Real-Time Ocean Wave Observation System SPC led process. Logistic, deployment, capacity transfer, providing site selection to governmentREGIONAL (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesFinal recommendations on Ontong Java Plateau (OJP) joint submission give FSM, PNG and Solomon Islands sovereign rights over seabed resources, with additional 600,000 km2 to be managed by the 3 PICTsSPC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - KNOWLEDGE BUILDING: Support to data collection or surveysPapua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESIntegrated resilience demonstratedFinal RESCCUE results show that the governance mechanisms set up in 7 pilot sites in 4 PICTs to manage climate-explicit integrated coastal management plans and resilience are sustainable. (Governance procedures and tools are designed to place countries and territories in the driving seat of integrated coastal management)RESCCUE developed and implemented climate-explicit Integrated Coastal Management plans and established / strengthened participatory processes. Plans and processes were supported by innovative economic and financial mechanismsFiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu13. Climate actionImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESIntegrated resilience demonstratedLessons learned from implementing RESCCUE integrated resilience projects widely shared in Pacific region and internationallyAction plans developed in 2019 for OCTs in the areas of: coastal fisheries, coconut. Over 50 activities initiated for the benefit of OCTs in terms of sustainable management of natural resources (PROTEGE). Set up of the governance for the PROTEGE project and implementation modalities and architecture, process and procedures for monitoring and planning, communication strategy and tools, collaboration with SPC divisions and modus operandi with the beneficiary territories. French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna13. Climate actionChange in knowledge01. No poverty2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop information and knowledge productsFisheries address book, 2 reports, 5 manuals, 2 policy briefs, 2 leaflets, 3 posters, 2 animated videos, 6 brochures and 3 posters in French produced and published to disseminate fisheries information to target audiencesNot availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Fisheries Policy and Management Plan developed without requiring direct SPC support, thanks to fisheries staff receiving attachment training at SPC on developing and drafting policies and management plans, and applying skills gained to initiate drafting of their own plansNot availableSolomon Islands14. Life below waterChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDImproved regional statistics governance and coordination Five-year regional data collection plan and costing updated and included in paper on statistics governance and finance presented to Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM). SPC, UNFPA and UNICEF prepared joint paper on Pacific Census and Survey Funding Facility, which was presented initially to the Donor and Development Partner Group and then to Pacific Statistics Methods Board and Pacific Statistics Standing Committee for endorsementSDD coordinates the regular update of the collections programme through consultation with NSOs. SDD also maintains close liaison with development partners and collaborating agencies on implementation and financing.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesFollowing sensitisation work, 8 PICs agreed to upload data on their maritime boundaries to the Pacific Data Hub, including data on archipelagic or normal baselines, territorial seas and contiguous zonesSPC Implemented Project. Access to maritime zones data improvedCook Islands, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu14. Life below waterChange in attitude2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDProvide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesFollowing SPC's advice, 2 PICTs deferred their HIES till after their census, in line with rational collection schedulesRecommendation that HIES be delayed to after censusFederated States of Micronesia, Palau17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analyses Four key commercial tuna stocks (bigeye, skipjack, south Pacific albacore and yellowfin tuna) assessed to have been managed and maintained above agreed sustainable levels — an accomplishment unmatched by any other regional ocean in the world. Healthy status of Western and Central Pacific Ocean tuna stocks is attributed to management of fishery through Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) and its members. Pacific Island member countries and subregional fisheries agencies, including Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and Parties to the Nauru Agreement, play key roles in this process. SPC have provided science that has supported management decisions that have enabled healthy stocks.REGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterImpact08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityFrom 2016 to 2019, 6 new graduates (3 women) were engaged as interns to gain hands-on experience in working with aquaculture farmers. After successfully completing the 6 month internship programme, 4 went on to permanent employment, 1 continued postgraduate education and 1 is on maternity leaveNot availableFiji14. Life below waterImpact2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryGeo-engineering and geological advice provided as part of Nauru Managed Retreat Project Governmental body advise on geo-engineering and geological challenges for the retreat projectNauru09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementGeophysical groundwater assessment and freshwater lens mapping conducted in 7 villages in Onotoa atoll and 3 islets in South Tarawa in Kiribati, all 3 atolls of Tokelau, and Gagil-Tamil basin, Yap, FSMSPC technical assistance carried out the assessmentKiribati, Tokelau, Federated States of Micronesia06. Clean water and sanitationOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesGeospatial datasets for 14 PICTs provided to FFA for vessel monitoring system; polygonised datasets compiled for 14 PICTs. Application of WS & PG maritime zones data in Regional FFA VMS Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Niue14. Life below waterOutput05. Gender equality2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management GIZ/DFAT Climate Finance Readiness in the Pacific Project — activities coordinated across 5 PICs using a joint work plan; and first regional climate change and disaster risk finance forum hosted (attended by 70 participants from governments, CSOs and private sector)SPC's contribution has been significantKiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementGroundwater assessment reports for 2 PICTs published (survey conducted in 2018)SPC conducted survey and compiled reportsMarshall Islands, Tuvalu06. Clean water and sanitationChange in knowledge2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure proper documentation and timely access to Pacific development dataGuidelines for standardisation of development microdata (census and survey) initiated and draft translation tables prepared Conceptualisation and definition of technical requirements.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementHazard-specific case studies developed under Pacific Risk Tools for Resilience (PARTneR) to assess and monitor hazards for early warning and preparedness in 2 PICTs; 42 people trained in delivering hazard awareness and applying decision support toolSPC worked alongside key partners and undertook hazard data collection and assisted in develop resource materials. Project funded by MFAT. SPC involved in training of trainers in-country.Samoa, Vanuatu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillanceTraining materials updated in line with revisions to field epidemiology curriculum following approval from Fiji National University (FNU) Senate; additional training activities and exercises, including case studies, developed and introduced through online learning platform, MoodleSPRP, in collaboration with PIHOA, CDC and FNU updated training agenda for EPI 826-01 and EPI 826-02; Ppt materials and case studies revised and uploaded on MoodleREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity for country level surveillance9 PICTs completed self-assessment of needs as part of development of vector-control manual for Pacific regionConducted rapid assessment of needs for 9/11 PICTs that attended the workshop for development of manual for vector control in the Pacific Papua New Guinea, Palau, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Kiribati, Cook Islands03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance All PICTs receiving support for specimen shipment and testing at PPHSN Level 2/Level 3 reference laboratories obtained test results (PPHSN = Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network)Supported 6 PICTs in the shipment and testing of laboratory specimen to PPHSN L2/L3 Reference Labs. Fiji, Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrengthened disaster preparedness and response coordination capacities in PICTSHydrogeological assessment of Gagil-Tamil Aquifer, Yap Proper, FSM, and Ngerderar and Tabecheding catchments, PalauTechnical assessmentFederated States of Micronesia, Palau13. Climate actionOutput14. Life below water2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analyses Impacts of drifting FADs on coastal ecosystems and reefs analysed, and findings peer reviewed and published, to increase awareness of detrimental effects of beached FADsSPC authored the papers. Collaboration with PNA, Trimarine, Stlink, Pew, UNSW, FFA. Funding EU.REGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge07. Affordable and clean energy2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedImplementation plan for Kiribati National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Development drafted and Cook Islands’ National Youth Policy reviewedProviding technical support and advice as and when required/needed.Cook Islands, Kiribati17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput05. Gender equality2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthenedImport risk assessment completed for more than 1200 plants from Fiji, with recommendations for varieties to replace virus-susceptible plantsAssistance was provided to Tuvalu on conducting a Risk assessment to facilitate the importation of more than 1,200 plants via sea freight from Fiji to Tuvalu. It was noted that a few of these live pot plants were virus susceptible and recommendation was provided for alternate plants to be chosen as exports, as the duration (over 5 months) to test and verify viruses is of a high cosTuvalu01. No povertyOutput03. Good health and well-being2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingImproved knowledge management in fisheries with in-country knowledge bases established and used in 6 PICTs (including 350 documents in Cook Islands, 90 in Yap (FSM), 3400 in Kiribati, 150 in Marshall Islands, and 80 in Palau)Not availableCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga14. Life below waterChange in practice02. Zero hunger2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresImprovement in REDD+ reporting, and evidence of timeliness and efficiency gains from use of geo-spatial tools that provide different data layers for soil type, boundary, forest type, land cover, etc.Facilitated and organised the field testing for the appFiji, Samoa15. Life on landChange in practice09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTCSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for human rights In 2 PICTs, civil society submitted UPR 'shadow' reports Write-shops, technical reviewsKiribati, Marshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore schools and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAWIn 3 PICTs, there is some evidence of schools advocating human rights, gender equality, and an end to violence against women; 2 active school clubs established in Marshall Islands; and community facilitators providing social citizenship education in 1 school in TuvaluTechnical assistance on curriculum review and/or implementation; School leaders, teachers, teacher trainees' training; Community facilitators recruitment and trainingKiribati, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsImpact2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore schools and communities promote human rights, gender equality and EVAWIn 4 PICTs, schools are developing or implementing human rights curriculums Technical assistance on curriculum review and/or implementationKiribati, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key speciesIn global-scale study (Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans), 4500 muscle samples from yellowfin, bigeye and albacore were subjected to carbon isotope analysis (Lorrain et al. 2019), revealing that increased CO2 emissions associated with human activity are detectable in tuna flesh as well as changes in the food web dynamic and compositionNot availableREGIONAL (ALL PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge13. Climate action2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management Inaugural Pacific Resilience Meeting (PRM) held in May under auspices of Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP), with SPC part of the support unit. PRM had more than 300 participants, and around 22 sessions across the 3 FRDP goals SPC a part of the Support Unit to the PRP anchored the design and delivery of the PRM. REGIONAL (all PICTs)13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDStrengthen internal and external Pacific data disseminationIncreased partner coordination with UNFPA, UNICEF, World Bank, International Labour Organization (ILO) and FAO in all areas of the statistical value chain, including analysis and dissemination. Examples include Kiribati Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (UNICEF and UNFPA); Tonga Labour Force Survey (ILO); and RMI HIES experiment (World Bank and FAO)Partner coordination and technical contributionREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsIndividual plans of action developed between SPC and 5 PICTs to prioritise their EMIS needs. National reports on status of EMIS and Data Quality and Assessment Framework (DQAF) completed in collaboration with UNESCO Institute of Statistics. In-country meetings to map out national plan of action for implementing DQAF recommendations were widely consultative and included CEOs or Permanent Secretaries, statistics officers and education plannersSPC collaborated with the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS) in conducting Data Quality and Assessment Framework analysis of EMIS systems in 5 PICTs. SPC/UIS provided technical expertise and advisory role to support national counterparts in the Ministry of Education and collaborated with National Statistics Office (NSO) in carrying out feasibility/assessment study. SPC contributed to writing the national DQAF report and conducted technical training for national counterparts on the use of the DQAF tool. Tonga, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance More than 75% of laboratory staff participating in microbiology training showed improved knowledge and skills in laboratory surveillanceSPC and its partners developed a 2 weeks microbiology training curriculum and this training was delivered in 4 PICTs in 2019 to strengthen basic laboratory diagnostic capabilities. The trainings were coupled with country-level assessment of hospital infection, prevention and control servicesCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedInitial competency needs identified and 12 capacity building needs prioritised for agriculture extension services across PICTs SPC provided funding, convened regional consultation and technical support on the capacity needs assessment REGIONAL (all PICTs)02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryInitial funding secured for Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency's (PCREEE) First Operational Phase (2017—2021), with additional USD 2 million secured from Government of Norway Awareness raising about the PCREEE through its website, the Global Network of Sustainable Energy Centres, UNIDO, participation at regional and international events and through Tonga's foreign missions. REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsImpact2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDUndertake testing and research into innovative data collection systems, methods and processes, as guided by the PSMBIntegrated HIES in progressKiribati: project development and partner coordinationKiribati17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management ISACC (Institutional Strengthening in Pacific Island Countries to Adapt to Climate Change) project has formalised partnerships for engagement on climate finance activities with PIFS, SPREP, USP, USP Pacific TAFE and Griffith University (iCLIM Project). The partnership has resulted in joint climate change and disaster risk finance assessments in 5 PICTs; delivery of postgraduate training in monitoring and evaluation for climate change, disaster risk resilience, and project management; and establishment of national climate change portals in Palau and Tuvalu (minor support for Samoa)SPC's contribution has been significantFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceJoint National Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk 2016—2020 implemented and National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Plan reviewed. Roles of disaster and emergency management agencies clarifiedPart-funded and provided technical assistance to NAP. Funded review and provided technical assistance to DRM. Disaster and emergency management agencies have greater clarity as to roles, but no implementation plan alongside/budget to monitor implementationCook Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Knowledge exchange visit to American Samoa co-financed with GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW: LEARN). Exchange focused on technology and governance arrangements for pig waste management. Seven participants from 4 PICTs will ‘twin’ with American Samoa's Environmental Protection Agency to learn about its successful Piggery Compliance ProgramSPC co-financed with Global Environment Facility's (GEF) International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW: LEARN)Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, American Samoa17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) assessment results presented and discussed with 3 PICTs. Conduct of assessments and provision of written reports contributed to raised awareness of resultsSPRP conducted LQMS assessment in 3 PICTs together with laboratory staff from countriesCook Islands, Niue, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance 94% of participants (29 out of 31) in national IATA training obtained certificates (9 from Kiribati; 8 from Solomon Islands; 6 from Tuvalu; 6 from Samoa); 100% (n=18) of participants in 'training of trainers’ achieved certificationSPRP conducted IATA training, did the assessment and issued IATA certification for those who met standard criteriaREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance All PICTs receiving relevant funding support from SPC sent laboratory specimens to reference laboratories for arboviral and influenza testingSupported 6 PICTs in the shipment and testing of laboratory specimen to PPHSN L2/L3 Reference Labs. Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance Laboratory Quality Management System assessments completed in 3 PICTsConducted LQMS assessment using the WHO/CDC/CLSI assessment tool for Niue, Tuvalu and Cook IslandsCook Islands, Niue, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs use regional literacy and numeracy comparative assessment dataLaunch of PILNA 2018 Regional Report attended by 10 PICT representatives and development partners. Event received extensive media coverageLaunch of the Regional PILNA 2018 Report. SPC administered PILNA test in literacy and numeracy in 15 countries. Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTStrengthened capacity of governments to apply human rights and gender equality in priority national development issues Legislators in 4 PICTs reviewed 13 pieces of policy/legislation for human rights complianceTechnical assistance to review processesFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in attitude17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCESAccess to climate finance and readiness support to countries is facilitated2 year readiness project signed in June 2019, financed by GCFSPC leading on all these projects as accredited entityFederated States of Micronesia13. Climate actionOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementLiDAR surveys to acquire high-resolution bathymetry and topography data covering Majuro and Ebeye completed. Tenders launched to undertake LiDAR surveys for selected sites in Vanuatu and Tonga. Data provides critical input to coastal inundation assessmentsSPC undertook geodetic survey and deployed survey instruments to verify accuracy of lidar data. SPC using Lidar data for modelling work.Marshall Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryLocal aggregate sampling support provided as part of Tuvalu Coastal Protection ProjectLocal aggregate samples has been taken during the Tuvalu Coastal Protection field tripTuvalu09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryLocal aggregate sampling support provided as part of Vulnerable Baseline ProjectLocal aggregate samples has been taken during the trip to Cornway reefTuvalu, Fiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance 1 laboratory officer from Palau and 2 from Kiribati undertook 2-week attachments with Level 2 mentor laboratories to improve capacity for quality laboratory surveillance SPRP conducted capacity assessment and worked with mentor laboratory to develop a schedule for training; funded the training of national lab staff in mentor lab facilityKiribati, Palau03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs improve the quality of student assessments at primary and secondary levelsMinistry of Education and Human Resource Development assisted to use ATLAS software to analyse examination results of students at senior secondary school level SPC continue to provide technical support to the Examination Unit in the Solomon Is in analysing national examination results using ATLAS. Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementMonthly reporting on risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone management provided in 5 PICTs. In Tokelau, information will be disseminated to Taupulega (Council of Elders on each island)Not availableCook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingMore than 10,000 fishing trips uploaded using ‘Tails’ data entry app, bringing total uploaded to over 32,000. This high use is evidence that a tablet-based system suits the challenge of collecting data on Pacific small-scale fisheries. Four years after first ‘Tails’ logsheet, there are now 120 data collectors operating in 10 PICTs, with 485 unique species logged, and 871,034 kg of fish recorded. Data has been used to make important management decisions, as well as to track effectiveness of nearshore FADs and report small-scale tuna catches to WCPFCNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Nauru, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, New Caledonia14. Life below waterChange in practice01. No poverty2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMEffective partnerships and alliances formed and supported to enable coordinated, collaborative and sustained actions for resilience in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, Water and Sanitation Security and/or integrated Integrated Coastal Management More than 100 Pacific delegates attended Global Platform for DRR in Geneva, 13—17 May 2019; 11 Pacific speakers and panelists took part in 11 sessions, and delegates attended 9 separate meetings SPC coordinated the Pacific technical and strategic engagement at the Forum. Also an activity under the PRP. REGIONAL (all PICTs)13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance Six national training workshops and 2 regional workshops conducted on shipment of infectious substances Conducted re-certification and certification IATA training in Kiribati (9 certified), Tuvalu (6 Certified), Solomon Islands (8 Certified), Samoa (7)REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsMOU relating to recognition of training and certification of seafarers for service on board vessels registered in PICTs drafted and adopted at 4th Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting and subsequently signed by 3 PICTsDeveloped draft and facilitated its adoption by 4th PRETMM followed by its signing by three PICsREGIONAL (All PICTS)04. Quality EducationOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social developmentMultiple Indicator Cluster Surveys in 3 PICTs included domestic violence module. Support plan analysed and infographics reviewed in 1 PICTMICS surveys included module on domestic violence and interviewers trained in TO, TV and WS; KI analysis and infographics reviewed (funded by UNFPA). To provide this service SPC invested in training one staff member in VAW data collection and analysis etcTonga, Tuvalu, Tuvalu - Country programme result, Samoa05. Gender equalityOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceNational climate change and health policy, and action plan, in progressProcuring a consultant to prepare policy and action planMarshall Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsNational counterparts in 3 PICTs received technical and advisory support on integrating regional and international education indicators in national EMIS, enabling these PICTs to produce reports for global education monitoringAssessment of EMIS to Capture Advise that can be given and Enhancement work required and integrating SDG, PacREF and UIS in EMIS.Marshall Islands04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceNational Disaster Management Plan (Policy Framework) 2017—2020 reviewedFunded development and contributed technical advice For example, sector DRM mainstreaming plans are being developed in line with this Framework and the DRM structure and operational procedures are followed Samoa16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs implement and maintain education management information systemsNational Education Management Information System (EMIS) aligned with SDGs, Pacific Regional Education Framework and UNESCO Institute for Statistics indicators, including UNESCO simulation model. Reports produced referencing progress against national, regional and global education indicatorsProvide technical and advisory role alongside UIS and UNESCO. Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureNational Emergency Operations Centres established or upgraded in Niue, Fiji, Kiribati and Marshall Islands, and Emergency Operations Centres upgraded in Vunidawa (serving the province of Naitasiri), Korovou and Nadi, FijiFunded most construction costs. NZ funded structural engineer and fit out.Niue, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance existing and develop new modelling approaches to support scientific analysis and adviceNational engagement and capacity development workshops on fishery harvest strategies organised with Solomon Islands, FSM, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands and Kiribati, and 1 subregional workshop in Palau for PNA members. In total, 117 people (38% women) participated, resulting in increased knowledge and confidence in members’ understanding, as evidenced by their ability to engage in discussing harvest strategies at WCPFC Scientific Committee meetingNot availableREGIONAL (all PICTs)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge14. Life below water2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityNational forum for pearl farmers organised to strengthen engagement between industry and communities collecting pearl spat in Savusavu pearl cluster. Training attachments on cost-benefit analysis of aquaculture feeds provided for 3 PICTsNot availableMarshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore NQAAs improve the systems and protocols on development of qualifications and accreditation of providersNational quality assurance agencies established in 2 PICTs following technical and advisory support. Agencies will deliver quality assurance services to national education providersSPC contributed technical and advisory support to countries in establishing national quality assurance agencies that will provide quality assurance services to national providers Kiribati, Solomon Islands04. Quality Educationchange in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryNational workshop conducted by PCREEE to strengthen partnership’s capacity to take part in Tonga's energy sector reform effortsBoth the Tonga Power Ltd & Tonga Electricity Commission have participated in 3 regional workshops on Power Purchase Agreements. PCREEE also conducted a Tonga National Workshop on Strengthening the Capacity of the partnerships to Participate in Pursuing Tonga's Energy Sector. Tonga07. Affordable and clean energyChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedNational Youth Conference held with SPC's supportSecretariat support and TA from planning through to outcomes draftingFederated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedNauru National Women's Summit successfully conducted. Marshall Islands assisted to form Gender Subcommittee for Micronesian Presidents’ SummitSPC asked to provide TA for first every summit of this time as a 'baseline' for providing further support to Nauru to convene the Micronesian Women's Conference in 2020; RMI support to establish committeeNauru, Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands - Country programme result05. Gender equalityOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance 6 PICTs received support to cover cost of specimen shipment and testing at Level 2/Level 3 reference laboratories 6 out of the 22 PICTs supported in sample referral and testing; SPRP funds shipment of laboratory samples and pays for the cost of testingFiji, Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance Microbiology training conducted in 4 PICTsSPC and its partners developed a 2 weeks microbiology training curriculum and this training was delivered in 4 PICTs in 2019 to strengthen basic laboratory diagnostic capabilities. The trainings were coupled with country-level assessment of hospital infection, prevention and control servicesKiribati, Samoa, Cook Islands, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved quality of laboratory surveillance 5 PICTs received technical support for updating antimicrobial resistance plans Provided technical support (on updating AMR plans) to 5 PICTs during in-country microbiology trainingCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDProvide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesNew methods developed for HIES (based on results of RMI HIES experiment) were endorsed by Pacific Statistics Methods Board and used in 4 PICTs, enabling generation of better quality data at lower costCoordination of PSMB and contributing technical partners; hosting sampling workshop; lead implementor of the RMI HIES experimentKiribati, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna17. Partnerships for the goalsImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesNew project initiated to mainstream climate change impacts in work on maritime boundaries, bringing attention to implications of changing land features on maritime zonesProject Concept and proposal developed INTERNAL13. Climate actionOutput14. Life below water2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the regionAll PICT focal points have knowledge of updated LabNet Catalogue, training offered by SPC, and list of national and jurisdictional EpiNet team members, following improved communication and dissemination of informationStatus of country profiles communicated to all PICT focal points by email; request to update profile made where relevant; SPRP reported the status to PPHSN-CB and HoH meetings, provided template to complete with details on members' profileREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingOngoing active use of SPC-developed systems in 6 PICTs — for water quality monitoring (Cook Islands), giant clam mariculture (French Polynesia), sea cucumber capture and export (French Polynesia), creel and market data (Kiribati), socio-economic data (Kiribati), aquarium fish and/or coral export (Kiribati, Marshall Islands) and sea cucumber survey data (Samoa, Tonga)Not availableCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga14. Life below waterChange in practice03. Good health and well-being2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingOnShore, a mobile app for entering port sampling data, released and already in use in 5 PICTs. App includes a biological sampling form to help manage bio-sampling workflow, with New Caledonia using it only for this purpose. Trials of OnShore resulted in improved collection processes and better port sampling dataNot availableFiji, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Samoa14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threatsPoster template developed for delegates attending 2019 PPHSN meeting. 8 PICTs used template to present information on country surveillance activities, including use of alert map for emerging disease alerts SPRP developed a poster template used by delegates who attended the 2019 PPHSN meeting. The posters from 8 PICTs and information included and displayed in country reports showed use of alert map and the information it contained.REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threats81% of countries with disease alerts or outbreaks posted reports on PacNet, representing a 50% improvement in public health information sharing since 2017 Some PICTs would actively post outbreak reports (SitRep) on PacNet; for some, SPRP communicated with PICTs too either remind them to post on PacNet or assist PICTs in posting relevant report and informationREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threatsSurvey conducted to measure access to weekly surveillance maps and outbreak-related advisories posted on PacNetMessages are resent to all focal points if not received successfully through PacNet on a daily basisREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threatsAll key national officers targeted as EpiNet focal points subscribed to PacNet SPRP automatically (and periodically) subscribe newly identified EpiNet focal points into PacNet; facilitates subscription of health stakeholders who requests for accessREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threats47 public health alert maps produced and disseminated SPRP conducted monitoring of surveillance reports from surveillance sites, laboratory facilities, news from media outlets and communicated directly with in-country focal points; data and information were analysed, interpreted and alert map updated and shared with stakeholdersREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved capacity of PICTs to monitor regional public health events and threatsHealth advice issued on all current and ongoing health threats in the PacificSPRP prepared and disseminated health advice on health security threat (dengue, measles, etc.) to PICTs; posted the health advice on PacNet and included in the alert mapREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeSamoa’s Ministry of Health was able to collect and analyse data from sentinel sites on a daily basis during Pacific Mini GamesPHD updated lab SOPs and laboratory algorithm.Samoa03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the region1 key decision reached per agenda item at meetings of PPHSN and PPHSN Coordinating Body SPRP convened and facilitated the PPHSN-CB and the regional PPHSN meetingREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput 2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeDraft of updated infection control guidelines producedSPC led the updating of the regional IPC guideline, for finalizationREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementPacific Disaster Net and Pacific Damage and Loss database revitalised and updated. Pacific Risk Information System updated to include data collected from 2010 to 2019. All platforms accessible online All updates to the databases and systems were undertaken by GEMREGIONAL (all PICTs)13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)Pacific Islands Domestic Ship Safety (PIDSS) programme extended to Papua New Guinea in April 2019. There are now 11 PICTs participating in PIDSS programme Promotion of PIDSS and show good success storiesREGIONAL (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput01. No poverty2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrengthened disaster preparedness and response coordination capacities in PICTSPacific Islands Emergency Management Alliance (PIEMA) supported updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for National Emergency Operations Centres. Not all PICTs have SOPs for their centres and these have been included as actions under national SREMSSPCs contribution was technical advice during training, workshops and meetings with the Fiji NDMO.Fiji11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTsPacific Seeds Systems Roadmap developed and also draft charter for Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN) to strengthen network mandate Developing Draft PAPGREN Charter and Pacific Seeds Systems Roadmap as well as the final CePaCT Business Plan and Draft CePacT Investment Plan.REGIONAL (all PICTs)02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDImproved regional statistics governance and coordination Pacific Statistics Methods Board met in May and October. Key topics discussed and agreed were: sampling guidelines for PICTs; results of RMI HIES experiment and recommendations on using computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) for future HIES surveys, new HIES questionnaire modules on economic activity, food insecurity experience, disability, fisheries, and labour force; guidelines for estimating consumption aggregates and poverty measurement, and conducting census; and a proposal for a regional facility for funding statistical collections SPC/SDD prepared the FEMM Paper which was presented at the meeting. SDD coordinated the BAG e-meeting and is leading the organisation of the CRVS workshop.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDImproved regional statistics governance and coordination Pacific Statistics Methods Board met in May and October. Key topics discussed and agreed were: sampling guidelines for PICTs; results of RMI HIES experiment and recommendations on using computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) for future HIES surveys, new HIES questionnaire modules on economic activity, food insecurity experience, disability, fisheries, and labour force; guidelines for estimating consumption aggregates and poverty measurement, and conducting census; and a proposal for a regional facility for funding statistical collections SDD convened meetings, organised presentations and prepared minutes and meeting reportsREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPWomen, youth and socially excluded people build economic assets through entrepreneurship, cultural industry, and sustainable livelihood initiativesPacific Women Growing Business project in Pohnpei ended in 2019, with support provided for entrepreneurial activities of 7 women’s groups7 women's groups in Pohnpei were supported in their entrepreneurial activities as part of the Pacific Women Growing Business ProjectFederated States of Micronesia08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementPacSAFE and Pacific RiskScape rolled out and users trained in 3 PICTsTraining of Trainers and Training was delivered to Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu with the technical advice and financial support of Geoscience Australia (Fiji) and NIWA and GNS (Samoa and Vanuatu) with GEMFiji, Samoa, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAMEEnhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksPalau assisted to develop invasive species management plan and French Polynesia to develop animal welfare guidelinesOutputFrench Polynesia, Palau14. Life below waterOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresParticipation of Solomon Islands and Fiji in Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2019 and REDD+ side event assisted as part of support for development of capacity in natural resources management SPC organised side events for APFWREGIONAL (all PICTs)15. Life on landOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeVector-control manual for Aedes mosquitoes being finalised for introduction to PICTs in 2020 SPC is leading the work in the development and writing of vector control manual for Aedes mosquitoes in the Pacific REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryPCREEE actively pursuing 4 regional energy funding proposals with PICTs (notably for GCF and GEF funding) to support energy investments through local financing institutions Conducted regional energy funding proposals writing workshop. Submitted 2 GCF funding proposals via CTCN, collecting PIC support to one GEF proposal on Clean Tech and currently working with UNDP and Vanuatu on a USD 10 M Results-based Funding Facility. Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, REGIONAL (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transportPhase 1 of pilot project to install solar system on interisland ferry in Samoa completed. Projections from baseline study indicate vessel will reduce its GHG emissions by approximately 10% annuallySPC implemented the pilot projectSamoa07. Affordable and clean energyChange in practice02. Zero hunger2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure timely delivery of user- driven statistical products and data servicesPhase 1 of population projections completed. HIES analysis for poverty/hardship indicators in Cook Islands and Niue completed and reports in preparationNeed for further advocacy with NSOs and policy analysts to better understand the needs of policy makers and planners.Cook Islands, Niue17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedPheromone trapping materials, chainsaws and technical advisory on delimiting surveys, and reading and recording GPS coordinates, provided in response to request for support for CRB controlFinanced (CIDP) Biosecurity Vanuatu in pheromone traps, chainsaw, biological control (fungus) supplies and assisted Biosecurity Vanuatu in the CRB-S delimiting survey.Vanuatu - Country programme result02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedPICT government and CSO focal points assisted to report to 4 major events/meetings, including Beijing Platform for Action +25 (alongside the Commission on the Status of Women Technical Working Group), and to draft the Pacific Gender Statistics Roadmap (alongside UN Women) SDP staff supported PICs gender (and statistics) government and CSO focal points for reporting BPA+25 (alongside the CSW Technical Working Group) and drafting the Pacific Gender Statistics Roadmap (alongside UN Women) and workshop session REGIONAL (all PICTs)05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E PICT management plans for aquaculture, FADs, giant clam, pearl industry, trochus and coral reefs, and road maps, developed, reviewed or updatedNot availableTonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Marshall Islands14. Life below waterOutput02. Zero hunger2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management PIEMA supported training for 369 people (93 women) in emergency management in 2019SPCs contribution was the development and implementation of various EM training courses such as Pacific Incident Management Systems, Working as a Team in an Emergency, Introduction to Disaster Risk Management. The training was delivered to a majority of PICTs and included train the trainer workshops. ACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs revise policies and interventions to address gapsPILNA (Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) Steering Committee met with senior ministry representatives from 15 PICTs, donor representatives and partners, and endorsed new or updated PILNA processes, methodologies, and activities for 2019Senior ministry representatives from the 15 countries (e.g. CEO and Permanent Secretaries). Representatives from Donor partners - MFAT, DFAT. Technical partners - ACER. Update the SC on last years activities and upcoming ones including endorsing the various PILNA documentations and methodologies. Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs use regional literacy and numeracy comparative assessment dataPILNA 2018 country reports developed, and results disseminated through national workshops to 962 Ministry of Education officials (47.6% women; note — no data for Tonga, and FSM and Marshall Islands data not disaggregated) in 15 participating PICTs. Workshop targeting 3 levels of education ministries — senior managers, curriculum and assessment officers, and teachers — contributed to increased understanding of PILNA resultsSPC presented to ministry of education the PILNA 2018 country report. Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu 04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs use regional literacy and numeracy comparative assessment dataPILNA data workshop for 9 PICTs supported use of PILNA 2018 results to inform policy and classroom interventions, and strengthened national capacity to use large-scale test results to inform decision-making (there is increasing demand from PICTs for analysis of PILNA data)Advice: use current system with additional enhancement through more indicatorsFiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, Federated States of Micronesia04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeAll 28 health officers participating in outbreak response and management training were able to analyse data and write outbreak situation reportsSPRP organized and led the OIM training workshop in Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedPlant health clinics rolled out in 3 PICTs and expanded to Western Province of Solomon Islands; Plant Health Doctor training manual drafted and field tested in 4 PICTs; vegetable crops screened and evaluation ongoing under protective structures in Fiji and Samoa; Fiji Plant Doctor Network, on WhatsApp, officially launched by Ministry of AgricultureResource personnel in PHC training and PHD manual drafting; ; Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga02. Zero hungerChange in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs adopt and use relevant international and regional frameworks for georesources and energyPolicy gap analysis and instructions paper completed for development of Kiribati Energy Bill SPC coordinated the work and prepared the gap analysis paper/instruction paperKiribati07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructurePortable reverse osmosis (RO) unit procured and installed for use in Cook Islands’ northern islands (which are highly vulnerable to drought). The RO unit increases the quantity of water available for northern island communities (population of about 1100 — 25% of Cook Islands’ total population lives in Pa Enua, or outer islands). No data on results available yet. 20 manual rain gauges also procured and yet to be installedSPC funded and installed Cook Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeLaboratory officers who received training on laboratory processes and surveillance participated in enhanced surveillance during Pacific GamesProvided technical support in laboratory work and on risk communication SPC guided the national laboratory officers in the development and finalization of testing algorithms for mass gathering surveillanceREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryPower purchase agreement for 6 MW solar farm signed with PCREEE supportBoth the Tonga Power Ltd & Tonga Electricity Commission have participated in 3 regional workshops on Power Purchase Agreements. PCREEE also conducted a Tonga National Workshop on Strengthening the Capacity of the partnerships to Participate in Pursuing Tonga's Energy Sector. Tonga07. Affordable and clean energyChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedProcurement support provided to MAL-CRB MFAT project for labour, transport and trapping materialsAssisted SI-MAL in procurement for CRB work; Assisted SI-MAL Extension in the CRB awareness; Solomon Islands02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEFacilitate information management and circulationProduction of country-specific fisheries information and products facilitated and disseminated to 5 PICTsNot availableFederated States of Micronesia, Palau, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrengthened disaster preparedness and response coordination capacities in PICTSProtocols for interagency cooperation are technically guided by National Disaster Management Plans. PIEMA supported development of Fiji Search and Rescue Interagency Agreement and Fiji Emergency Management Technical Advisory Group terms of referenceSPCs contribution was technical advice during training, workshops and meetings. Fiji SAR partners include - Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Fiji Navy, Fiji Airports, Fiji Police Force, Fiji Maritime Safety Authority and Fiji Civil Aviation Authority. EMTAG - Fiji National Disaster Management Office, Fiji Police Force and Fiji National Fire Authority.Fiji11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementRapid Assessment of Priority Coastal Areas (RapCA) reports (4) prepared for 4 PICTs with SPC technical support. RapCA is applied following agreed theory of change process and with due consideration of capacity of national projects and available expertiseSPC technical capacity made up the core of the survey team that supported countries in meeting their RapCaSamoa, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge11. Sustainable cities and communities2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsRatification of Convention against TortureRRRT advocated and provided technical input into ratifications, alongside the Convention against Torture Initiative and UN OHCHR. RRRT co-hosted a seminar on Convention against Torture attended by SA and KI (amongst others) after which they ratified the Convention.Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa10. Reduced inequalitiesImpact2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsRatification of International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial DiscriminationRRRT advocated and provided technical input into ratificationsMarshall Islands10. Reduced inequalitiesImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E ReefLex (Pacific Law and Policy Database on Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture), a web application cataloguing coastal fisheries and aquaculture legislation, completed and launched to help decision-makers, fisheries managers, specialists and researchers improve their understanding of legal framework for coastal fisheriesNot availableREGIONAL (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeOutbreak response and management training conducted for 28 participantsOutbreak Investigation and Management training conducted for Solomon Islands Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs conduct good quality education research using existing and new dataRegional Research Network meeting brought 10 PICTs together to share best practices in education research, in collaboration with regional tertiary institutions (University of the South Pacific, Fiji National University, National Research Institute-PNG and Solomon Islands National University) SPC convened Regional Research Network members to share and learn best practices on research around the region. SPC collaborated with tertiary institutions such as USP (IOE), FNU (Fiji), National Research Institute (NRI-PNG) and Solomon Islands National University (SINU-Sols)Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Regional training for water drillers (advanced drilling techniques) held in Tanna, Vanuatu. Trainees included 3 Vanuatu Government drilling officials, and 3 drillers from the region (Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands)SPC funded and facilitated trainingFiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu06. Clean water and sanitationOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore NQAAs improve the systems and protocols on development of qualifications and accreditation of providersRegional workshop and international skills training provided for trainers and assessors to increase skills/competence in conducting quality assurance assessments in-countrySPC raising skills and competency levels of national assessors and trainers to conduct quality assurance assessment in-country in compliance with international standardsCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDStrengthen internal and external Pacific data disseminationRegional workshop held on IT and ID for civil registration systemsConvening the workshop and preparing briefing papersREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryRegional workshop organised to discuss ocean energy for Nationally Determined Contributions targets in the Pacificlead speaker at the meeting (Because the Ocean Before The Blue Cop - Fiji May 2019)Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPEmployers and institutions use the PRQS information on accredited qualifications and qualified personsRegistration of accredited qualifications on Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS), enabling recognition of national qualifications and more transparent processes for mobility of labour across the regionThe Pacific Register of Qualification and Standard (PRQS) is a database of all qualifications that have been quality assured by SPC. SPC provide countries with the required recognition of national qualifications for more transparent mobility of labour across the regionFiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationImpact2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Regulations for aquaculture, Marine Protection Act, and Pearl Exchange drafted for 4 PICTs Not availableKiribati, Nauru, Palau, Cook Islands14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsRegulations relating to STCW awaiting promulgation to ensure compliance with international maritime instrumentsConsulted & developed draft of regulations for FSM to promulgate Federated States of Micronesia04. Quality EducationOutput01. No poverty2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the regionAt least 3 recommendations made per agenda item at One Health training workshop aimed at sensitising stakeholders to One Health approach and systems thinking SPRP convened and facilitated the training workshop; engaged a consultant to conduct introductory training on One Health and systems thinkingREGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDUndertake testing and research into innovative data collection systems, methods and processes, as guided by the PSMBResults of HIES experiment presented to and endorsed by Pacific Statistics Methods Board. Findings will contribute to collection of better HIES data at lower costRMI: data preparation, partner engagements, lead reporting to PSMB. Marshall Islands17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceReview of Disaster Management and Climate Change Act completedFunded the participatory consultations. Australia funded the consultant that led the review.Kiribati16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceReview of legal frameworks for aggregate extraction and market assessment begun, with view to developing policy options for government for sustainable management of aggregate resources. Social, cultural and environmental impacts of aggregate extraction will also be considered SPC is taking the lead role in the RMI resource work which will be undertaken by SPC staff and consultants.Marshall Islands09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMWomen and youth have increased awareness and participation in the geo-resources and energy sectorsReview of Pacific Energy and Gender Strategic Action Plan initiated as part of SPC's efforts to increase participation of women and youth in energy sector. Action plan is expected to be finalised by end of 2020SPC jointly implementing this activity with Canadian Trade Investment Facility. REGIONAL (all PICTs)05. Gender equalityOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedReview of Pacific Youth Development Framework progressing. Work includes scoping reviews to assess the framework's impact, and development of country case studiesInitial scoping review to assess impact of PYDF and country case studiesREGIONAL (all PICTs)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs adopt and use relevant international and regional frameworks for georesources and energyReview of phase 1 of Framework for Action on Energy Security in the Pacific completed and report made available. Review findings will be used to inform development of phase 2SPC drafted the TOR and provided inputs to the consultations and the review reportREGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate change11 laboratory officers trained in packaging and shipment of laboratory specimens and laboratory surveillance In-country training done by SPRP for 11 officers (7 for IATA and 4 for lab-surveillance); SPRP mobilized IPNC to provide further training on laboratory processes and conduct in-country testing Samoa03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collection, management and reportingRoll-out of OnBoard app continued; 6 PICTs used OnBoard to enter 518 longline log sheets (fishing trips) from 73 longline fishing vessels, supporting standardised data collection, management and reportingNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tonga, Samoa14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeLaboratory standard operating procedures and testing algorithm updated prior to Pacific GamesLab SOPs and laboratory algorithm updated with guidance from SPRPSamoa, REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresSample collection and DNA testing of cocoa beans in 2 PICTs as part of CePaCT conservation assessmentsCarried out Cocoa seed and leaf collection for DNA testingSolomon Islands, Vanuatu15. Life on landOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDCollaborate with member countries and technical partners on relevant topics to strengthen analytical capacitySDG database and progress wheels updated and technical assistance provided to ensure revised SDG indicator definitions are suitable for Pacific needsCompiles and collates SDG data for incorporation into the SDG Database and Progress Wheels accessible through the SDD website and Pacific Data Hub. Collaborates with other regional agencies and SDG custodians to assist in monitoring and defining SDG indicators.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentLRDEquitable benefits from agriculture and forestry for women and youth of all diversities and for the marginalised segments of Pacific communitiesSeed systems capacity needs analysed and gaps and priorities identified. Findings guided the development of draft Pacific Seed Systems Framework SPC provided funding and technical expertise on the capacity needs assessment REGIONAL (all PICTs)02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDIncreased utilization of climate-resilient crop varieties by PICTsSeeds distributed to 5 PICTs: 5 orange-fleshed kumala varieties (high in vitamins) and 6 drought-resistant varieties distributed to Tonga (kumala [3], banana [3]), saltwater-resistant varieties [3] and fusarium-resistant varieties [2]); 2 taro and 2 cassava varieties evaluated in Kiribati; 100 kg of 6 open-pollinated varieties of 6 vegetable crops procured and distributed to Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Samoa. Seed support for Samoa contributed to sufficient vegetables supplies for Pacific GamesSPC provided funding for the distribution of the new crops and technical support on the establishment of evaluation plotsKiribati, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeRisk (health) communication materials in English and French developed and disseminated at Pacific Games1 brochure with key preventive messages in English and French adapted for Samoa 2019 Games (+ printing of 5,000 copies) and 3 posters adaptedSamoa, REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transportSolar panel system installed on board a domestic vessel, resulting in significant gains in energy efficiency SPC implemented the pilot projectVanuatu07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs adopt and use relevant international and regional frameworks for georesources and energySolomon Islands Petroleum Act review initiated, to be completed in 2020SPC coordinated the review work and prepared the reportsSolomon Islands07. Affordable and clean energyOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceSpatial Data Policy Framework implemented. Government recruited a GIS Officer to oversee implementation of frameworkFunded review (via subrecipient) and contributed technical advice. Government has recruited a GIS Officer in line with the policy to oversee implementation of the Framework. Is paid for from core budget.Federated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDStrengthen internal and external Pacific data disseminationSPC data dissemination strategy endorsed by Pacific Statistics Standing Committee and circulated to NSOs for information and uptakeVanuatu and Tonga are known to have referred to the Regional Strategy in the development of their national dissemination strategies. Further advocacy is needed to enhance uptake of strategy recommendations.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCESAccess to climate finance and readiness support to countries is facilitatedSPC was accredited to Green Climate Fund (GCF) in February and signed an Accreditation Master Agreement in November 2019. Accreditation gives SPC direct access to category B (medium) funding of up to USD 50 million, and fiduciary modalities of project and grant managementPreparatory work for GCF accreditationREGIONAL (all PICTs)13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changePilot training in risk communication developed by WHO, CDC, PIHOA and SPC and delivered to 44 participants from 6 PICTsSPRP convened the PPHSN-CB meeting where a request was made to elaborate risk communication needs from PICTs; survey was conducted with 14 PICTs responding; SPRP is a member of the committee who developed and pilot tested a Pacific risk communication training curriculum in 6 USAPIsAmerican Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore PICT teachers improve teaching of curriculum (incl. literacy and numeracy)SPFSC training support provided in 3 PICTs to ensure that currency of qualification meets regional and international standardsSupport to countries offering SPFSC is ongoing to ensure that currency of qualification meets regional and international standardsKiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentGEMWomen and youth have increased awareness and participation in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsState Women in Maritime Associations (WIMA) established in 10 PICTs to increase participation of women in the sectorSPC promote, facilitate meetings and assist in drafting constitutionsCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityImpact2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureStocktake of storage tanks, tank levels, and condition of assets carried out on 3 islands. Electrical conductivity test kits procured for measuring water quality at household and community level. 3 automatic TB3 rain gauges installed on 3 islands. Groundwater assessments done on Atafu, Nukunonu and FakaofoSPC funded and installedTokelau13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDIncrease in availability and utilization of crop and tree varieties at CePaCT and local tree centresSubmission of Fiji's Emission Reduction Programme Document to Forest Carbon Partnership Facility supportedContributed to the review of Fiji's ERPD during National Steering Committee meetings. Fiji15. Life on landOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsSubmission of national report on CRPDTechnical review of reports and coordination or drafting of reports, alongside the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Marshall Islands10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTMore PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsSubmission of national reports on the following human rights treaties and mechanisms: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and Common Core DocumentTechnical review of reports and coordination or drafting of reports, alongside the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Kiribati10. Reduced inequalitiesChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAMEEnhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksSupport provided for development of: • national aquatic biosecurity strategies — completed for Samoa and PNG, and drafts produced for FSM and Fiji • new aquatic biosecurity regulation for Vanuatu • final draft of regional framework for aquatic biosecurity, for publication in 2020 • new import/export standards developed for 3 PICTs (PNG — fishery and aquaculture products; Vanuatu — shrimp exports; and Tonga — export of mozuku seaweed to Japan)OutputFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Tonga14. Life below waterOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeInformation, education and communication support provided to 5 PICTs for development or review of materials (e.g. ‘Fight the bite’ poster updated in local languages for Cook Islands, Wallis and Futuna and Samoa; Cook Islands assisted to develop in-flight message on dengue outbreak)Posters "fight the bite" developed for Tuvalu in 2017, adapted by Cook Islands, Wallis and Futuna (produced in Wallisian and Futunian) and Samoa (produced in Samoan). Advice/comments provided to Cook Islands for in-flight message on dengue outbreak. Cook Islands, Wallis and Futuna, Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDIdentify statistical needs of key users of Pacific data, and raise awareness of products and services Targeted engagement and advocacy ongoing with users of SDD website and Pacific data to raise awareness of available data and statistics products and services. Engagement activities include selected New Zealand universities, MFAT, CRGA, FEMM and other regional workshops and learning eventsSDD staff developed and delivered advocacy in these events.REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementTaveuni tsunami drill conducted during National Disaster Awareness Week TAFiji16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedTechnical assistance and support provided for communications, media campaign and drafting of declaration for Pacific Women Leaders Coalition Conference and Declaration. Outcomes included establishment of Coalition and leadership arrangements, elaboration of purpose, focus and direction of Coalition, and discussions of options for financing mechanismsSecretariat support and TA from planning through to declaration drafting, communications and visibility, developed and implemented social media campaign and provided other 'high visibility' productsMarshall Islands - Country programme result, Marshall Islands, REGIONAL (all PICTs)05. Gender equalityChange in practice2019 DO4: Development statisticsSDDEnsure timely delivery of user- driven statistical products and data servicesTechnical assistance provided for 3 PICT Voluntary National Reviews scheduled for submission to UN General Assembly in 2019SDD supported three in 2019 (Nauru, Tonga and Solomon Islands)Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tonga, 17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryTechnical assistance provided to support inspection of North Rep solar farm as part of efforts to improve energy efficiencyTechnical inspection has been conduct on the solar farm (inverter assessment and solar panel status) coupling with thermal camera and drone imageries. Performance inspection excel sheet has been made for the local technician to follow the monthly performance of the farmPalau09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDImproved preparedness to respond to public health events and other health events brought about by climate changeRegional infection, prevention and control guideline drafted for consideration and finalisationSPRP to facilitated the initial updating of the guideline. TOR for consultancy service was developed and procurement of services is in progress.REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsTemplate of Regulations on Ship Energy Efficiency and Data Collection for Fuel Oil Consumption 2020 adopted at 4th Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting, as a resource for PICTs to useDeveloped template and facilitated its adoption by 4th PRETMM as a resource for PICs to useREGIONAL (All PICTS)12. Responsible consumption and productionOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthenedTo further support control of CRB incursion, 20 youth volunteers trained in biosecurity measures, including delimiting surveys, destruction of breeding sites, trap installation and data collection During the CRB incursion response in Vanuatu the team taught these initial youths on how to coordinate trap installation, breeding site destruction, data collection and awareness.Vanuatu Country programme result, 11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput17. Partnerships for the goals2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDEnvironmental food safety, SPS and other voluntary standards and certification strengthenedTo support Vanuatu’s response to coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) incursion — potentially devastating to the coconut industry ­— 6 biosecurity staff (2 women) trained in laboratory techniques for mass multiplication of Metarhizium fungus, and 10 staff (4 women) in CRB response, symptom spotting, delimiting surveys, early warning systems, trap setting and collection of field data A copy of a formal letter/request from VanuatuVanuatu Country programme result, 01. No povertyOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryTonga bridge survey supported, highlighting errors in bathymetric data from LiDAR survey in comparison with findings of in-situ seismic survey conducted by SPC. Results will guide design of bridge infrastructure Highlight the bathymetry data mistake from the Lidar survey in comparison with the in-situ seismic survey conduct by SPC team. The result was a difference ne few meter that will impact the bridge infrastructure design.Tonga09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Training designed and delivered in project management, monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience, enhanced awareness and knowledge of climate finance, and resilient development SPC's contribution - Significant. SPC designed and delivered trainings in monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience, enhanced awareness and knowledge on climate finance & resilient development. Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore NQAAs improve the systems and protocols on development of qualifications and accreditation of providersTraining in quality auditing provided for national accreditation agencies, establishing a pool of accredited quality auditors (previously there was no register of quality auditors in the Pacific)Specialised training on quality audit for national accreditation agencies in Vanuatu conductedVanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased diversification of livelihoods strategies and new value chains adoptedTraining manuals on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, organic certification, and internal control systems developed, and training provided to 56 technical representatives (41% women, 61% youth) from 15 countries, resulting in improved knowledge, business processes and market accessCIDP led the development of a HACCP Manual in partnership with HACCP Australia to assist value chain developmentACP (14 PICs and Timor Leste)12. Responsible consumption and productionChange in practice13. Climate action2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the regionHealth surveillance and response training conducted: - 75 students from 6 PICTs enrolled in Data for Decision-Making/Postgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (DDM-PGCFE). To date, 27% have completed all 5 modules and are implementing system improvement projects; - 88 people from 10 PICTs attended 5 national and 2 regional training workshops on shipment of infectious substances; - 49 people from 5 PICTs participated in microbiology training SPRP collected relevant information from health officers attending training activities organised by SPRP and inputted the info into an excel-based database; SPRP maintains the database and conducted analysis of data/information it contained, and has converted this analysis into print-ready infographic REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementTraining on drought assessment conducted in Majuro by National Disaster Management Office for all its focal points in outer islands. Training covered: drought assessment checklists, drought indicators and trigger levels, drought communication messaging, rainfall forecasting and prediction, groundwater monitoring and assessment, and roles of communities and stakeholders SPC provide technical assistance plus facilitated trainingMarshall Islands13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore NQAAs improve the systems and protocols on development of qualifications and accreditation of providersTraining on protocols and procedures for qualifications reference frameworks provided to strengthen national capacity to carry out this function effectively in-country, with some evidence that protocols and procedures have been put in placeSPC conducted a specialised training on protocols and procedures of referencing frameworks to strengthen national capacity to carryout out this function effectively in-countryFiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga04. Quality EducationChange in practice2019 DO9: Education qualityEQAPMore MoEs use regional literacy and numeracy comparative assessment dataTraining or technical assistance provided to curriculum and assessment officers in 6 PICTs on: aligning Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LANA) to PILNA items (Fiji); developing new Tuvalu Standardised Test of Achievement (TUSTA) items; developing Tokelau Achievement and Progress Assessments (TAPA) items; analysing Solomon Islands Standardised Test of Achievement results (SISTA); developing tests for Year 6 and Year 8 (Nauru); and progress being made in Tonga. The support enhanced officers’ capacity in item construction and review, and quality assurance of national standardised test instrumentsCapacity of curriculum and assessment officers within the ministry enhanced on item construction, item review and quality assurance of national standardised test instrumentsFiji, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2019 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityFAMETest and develop innovative small-scale subsistence and commercial fishing opportunitiesTrials conducted to promote sustainable development of squid and small pelagic fisheries in Tonga. Fishers are now adopting new fishing practices to diversify catch for economic and environmentally sustainable fishingSPC ran the trials and training with fishers in TongaTonga08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceTuvalu developed one Drought Management Plan for Funafuti. SPC provide technical assistanceTuvalu13. Climate actionChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS have access to the scientfic knowledge needed to manage the risks associated with climate change, natural hazards, water resources and coastal zone managementUpgrade of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in 2 PICTs in progress, with design completed for TongaSPC provide technical support to Samoa and Tonga in scoping needs and recommending actions.Samoa, Tonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedVanuatu Statistics Dissemination Strategy drafted and revised based on validation session with National Statistics OfficeInnovation and expert knowledge of VNSO and disseminating statistics, facilitating brainstorming for the theory of change and validation with staff Vanuatu, Vanuatu - Country programme result17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityVanuatu supported with roll-out of online app for data collection on aquaculture farms. App was road tested on tilapia farm cluster in Nadi, FijiNot availableFiji, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the region81% of PICTs have up-to-date lists of EpiNet members SPRP communicated with national focal points to collect relevant and updated information of focal points in key services deemed essential for surveillance and response. SPRP distributed forms and asked the delegates/representatives in the 2019 Heads of Health meeting to complete a template on key essential information needed to update the EpiNet team's list. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedVersion 7 of Pacific Pests and Pathogens app released by PestNet with support from ACIAR-ICM2 project. Another 57 factsheets on new pests and diseases were added to the app SPC was instrumental in the development of the latest version of the Pacific Pests and Pathogens App by supplying many of the factsheet subjects and photographs as well as other minor editionsREGIONAL (all PICTs)02. Zero hungerChange in knowledge2019 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional gender equality, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedVision, mission and theory of change for next Regional Culture Strategy elaborated SPC is the custodian of the RCS, and this revised version will be tabled for endorsement to ministers of culture in June 2020REGIONAL (all PICTs)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedVulnerability assessment completed and used to guide formulation of new project SPC provided technical expertise on the conduct of the vulnerability assessmentsTuvalu02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedVulnerability assessment for Naitasiri Ra Provinces completed with key challenges and production constraints documentedSPC provided technical expertise on the conduct of the vulnerability assessmentsFiji02. Zero hungerOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMImproved knowledge and skills in capacity in climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management Water and sanitation training provided for 237 people: 4 training sessions delivered in Tarawa to outer-island water technicians; 35 training sessions in 8 villages for water technicians maintaining compost toilets; 5 onsite training sessions on installing compost toilets; 5 training sessions on installing solar pumps SPC did the assessment of capacities at the community and government level and designed and implemented the programme, strengthened the network of the local village caretakers and improved on the monitoring programme for the government (ministry of infrastructure) Kiribati06. Clean water and sanitationOutput03. Good health and well-being2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureWater security infrastructure and rainwater harvesting measures scaled up at Arorae and Beru in Kiribati, and NiueConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionKiribati, Niue13. Climate actionOutput01. No poverty2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS demonstrate evidence based investment in climate and disaster resilient infrastructureWater systems at evacuation centres scaled upConsultation, design, procurement & supervisionPalau13. Climate actionOutput13. Climate action2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTS strengthen their legal, policy and planning instruments in order to support climate change, disaster risk management, water and sanitation security and Integrated Integrated Coastal Management for ResilienceWatershed management plan for Soasoa drainage system in progressActivity in planning stage and procurement documents under developmentFiji13. Climate actionOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPICTs have improved ocean services and marine meteorology capacityWave buoy and temperature-monitoring mooring deployed in Fiji to improve wave (including wave-length) and inundation forecasting for its south western area and understanding of region’s wave climate Product developed at SPCREGIONAL (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryWave buoy deployment for Meteorology Services to support development of small-scale inundation model to capture real-time wave conditions and enable warning bulletins to be issued to communities Wave buoy deployment for Met Services in Fiji and New Caledonia. This real time data is the first one for the Pacific Island (outside American territories) since temporary deployment projects. The live data will be helpful for small scale inundation model to capture real time wave condition and issue communities warning bulletins.Fiji, New Caledonia11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDCrop production, soil health, water management, pest and disease management and animal husbandry enhancing technologies adoptedWicking irrigation system for crops promoted with additional funding from DFATSPC as the lead project implementation, provided technical support and leveraged partnership Tuvalu 02. Zero hungerChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentRRRTWomen have increased knowledge and agency to access justice for domestic violenceWomen in 2 PICTs (Solomon Islands and Tonga) showed increased knowledge, attitude and agency in relation to accessing justice, with more limited evidence in another 4 PICTs (Nauru, FSM, Vanuatu, Tuvalu) Awareness raising activities with women; Support to legal aid centre in TOSolomon Islands, Tonga, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia, Vanuatu, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityChange in practice2019 DO6: Social developmentGEMWomen and youth have increased awareness and participation in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsWomen make up 24% (142 out of 582) of people trained in maritime and ocean-related sectors proactive in promoting and selecting WIM for capacity building activitiesREGIONAL (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput2019 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDStrong engagement and collaboration with PICTs and partners on surveillance and response activities in the region22 of 24 PICTs have updated information on LabNet CatalogueSPRP communicated with focal points in laboratory facilities to obtain most recent information and updated the laboratory network catalogue of contacts and services. REGIONAL (all PICTs)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2019 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMInfrastructure planning and development in PICTs is supported by advance technical surveysWorkshop organised to provide technical advice on aggregate and construction requirements for coastal protection infrastructureTechnical advice of aggregate and construction requirement for coastal protection infrastructureNauru09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsFor the first time, 8 Pacific Island Meteorological service staff were funded by COSPPac and supported by SPC to prepare science posters on their national Ocean Services and presented at the decadal OceanObs’19 Conference in Hawaii, attended by 1,500 oceanographers, specialists and ocean scientists from around the globeNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors3 PICTs developed and began producing monthly ‘Ocean Outlooks’ or ‘Seasonal Ocean Bulletins’ following from COSPPac Ocean Science to Service training, bringing the total number of countries producing Ocean Outlooks up to 9 Not availableFiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsOf 49 participants in a July 2019 COSPPac Ocean Science to Service Workshop, 27% (13) responded to a 6 month post-workshop survey and 100% reported that they had gained new skills or knowledge, 85% (11) reported sharing lessons from the training with others, and 69% (9) indicated they had done something differently at work as a result of the workshopNot availableFiji14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsOf 45 participants in a May 2019 COSPPac Ocean Science to Service Workshop, 27% (12) responded to a 6 month post-workshop survey and 83% reported they had gained new skills or knowledge, 50% (6) shared lessons from the training with others, and 42% indicated they had done something differently at work as a result of the workshopNot availableVanuatu14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsMore than 60 national meteorological officers including 30% women and 36% youth received introductory technical training on ocean observation and applications to tourism, fisheries, maritime safety and coastal hazards using the COSPPac Pacific Ocean Portal and other toolsNot availableFiji, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMExpertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsMore than 55 national ocean stakeholders including 32% women participated in Ocean Science to Service Stakeholder Engagement workshops, focused on developing new ocean observation and preparedness tools at the national levelNot availableFiji, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2019 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESPICTs are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceInvasive species have been eliminated from 2 islands in the Gambier Archipelago, including yellow crazy ants (1 island), rats and cane toads (1 island). The RESCCUE project supported ongoing ecological monitoring and biosecurity on several other islands in the Archipelago.Monitoring of biosecurityFrench Polynesia13. Climate actionImpact15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs develop, adopt and implement national policies and laws for responsible georesources management and sustainable energy Fiji mining legislation was amended to facilitate greater participation of women in the mining industryLegal assessment and awareness raisingFiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Impact2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceCommunities are aware of the importance of sustainable management of mangroves. Members are voicing concerns about conserving mangroves and the need for community-based managementLRD facilitated the consultation workshop with community and drafting of the Mangrove Management Guideline. Training on importance of mangroves, identified threats and how to manage those threats and looked at how to improve the management systemsFiji15. Life on landChange in attitude2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key speciesAn extension project examined 125 otoliths from bigeye tuna and revised/updated age and growth estimates based on new data, strengthening the growth analysis reported by Farley (2017). The additional analysis indicated there were differences in the growth rate of bigeye tuna across the Pacific, with faster growth in the Eastern Pacific Ocean relative to the Western Central Pacific Ocean. The assessment update was presented to the WCPFCFAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDCapacity building needs assessment for agricultural extension services completed, informing the Pacific Islands Extension StrategyNot availableRegional (All PICTS)15. Life on landChange in knowledge2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice94% of participants in FAME training indicated they gained new knowledge (Certificate IV in Fisheries and aquaculture compliance, Marine finfish parasites, Freshwater parasites, Fisheries policy and management plans and Subregional electronic monitoring)FAME - ALLRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice96% of participants in FAME training indicated they would incorporate their new knowledge into their work (Cert. IV in Fisheries and aquaculture compliance, Marine finfish parasites, Freshwater parasites, Fisheries policy and management plans and Subregional electronic monitoring) FAME - ALLRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistance14 officers from S PICT forestry and education departments participated in a study tour to Tasmania, Australia. Participants were exposed to high-standard regulations for logging, fire management, value addition for forest products, and community involvement in management of plantations and forest resources LRD organised the Study tour for sustainable forest management to Tasmania, Australia for 14 officers from the forestry and education sectorsFiji, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceTrial to assess productivity of compost on taro completed in 3 pilot sites, with farmers and the Organic Farmers Association participating Developed and trialed four different compost recipe in 3 pilot sites (taro).Marshall Islands15. Life on landChange in knowledge2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceNew knowledge generated and shared with farmers on adaptation of farming practices to reduce sweet potato weevil infestation, which affects yields Preliminary field trials and baseline assessment completed for sweet potato weevil, to better understand key limiting factors to yield and design yield experiments. Yield experients completed in one of four sites in Fiji. Preliminary results for experiments shared with farmers.Fiji13. Climate actionChange in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceOnline organic policy toolkit is being used to inform and develop the National Organic PolicyLRD in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and the Vanuatu Organic movement and IFOAM provided training on new Toolkit and facilitated national consultation meetings, leading the the finalization of the national policy. Launch of policy tbd. Vanuatu15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-makingMarae Moana Fisheries impact analysis and economic analysis was completed. Analyses were used to justify elimination of commercial longline fishing by overseas-flagged vessels within 50 nm of land, with exemption for local companies FAME - OFPCook Islands14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceDevelopment and testing of an online mobile data collection system that improves the capacity of agriculture researchers (efficiency and effectiveness). System is now used by Ministry of Agriculture staff in projects to control coconut rhinoceros beetle through site and clean-up assessments; and also in cocoa tree phenology studiesLRD staff wrote the online survey forms, manage the data input, train the usersFiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDPacific Agricultural Information System (PAIS) launched online and accessible to all research and extension practitioners and farmers. Recognised by PICTs as their information system Not availableRegional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceNew species-specific Minimum Diameter Limit Tables incorporated in Harvesting Code and endorsed by Ministry of Forestry, directly contributing to more sustainable management of forestry resources, reducing environmental impacts due to logging, and maintaining species diversity (particularly of slow-growing species) Native Land Forest regulation under the Native Land Trust Act was not fully implemented and a 35cm minimum diameter limit across the board was adopted. LRD facilitated research on three different logging intensities (light, medium and heavy) testing different diameter limits and established minimum diameter limit for medium logging intensities. Fiji13. Climate actionChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesSurvey respondents from 15 PICTs reported they highly valued and frequently used SPC-produced Tide Calendars, Ocean Portal and Ocean BulletinSPC surveyed ocean tool satisfactionRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksAll 7 regional members of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) are up to date with aquatic disease reporting FAME - CFPCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice08. Decent work and economic growth2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDPacific Islands Extension Strategy (PIES) endorsed by Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services (PIRAS) Board and launched at Seed ForumNot availableRegional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collectionm, management and reportingTwo additional PICTs required to submit WCPFC Part 1 reports met the July deadline. All 16 member PICTs met the WCPFC Part 1 reporting requirement FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesCoordination of regional and national workshops to progress bilateral maritime boundary agreements resulted in increased awareness, and development of 2 new projects and an innovative concept note on maritime boundary and extended continental shelf claimsSPC played a regional coordination roleRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Legislation on coastal fisheries enacted. Process represented a significant milestoneFAME - CFPFrench Polynesia14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorNational aquaculture strategies launchedFAME - CFPCook Islands, Tonga14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries Forestry and Biosecurity is restructuring to establish a new unit for delivery of extension services in response to review of extension services and National Extension Strategy Strengthened Institutional SystemsVanuatu02. Zero hungerChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceHarmonisation of obligations and requirements achieved under the Rotterdam Convention for management of hazardous chemicals through updates to the Pesticide Stock Management System In collaboration with FAO, SPC Facilitated workshops and discussions and capacity development to use and enter new information into Pesticide Stock Management System (PSMS) for Fiji and the Solomon Islands. This system contributes to host-countries’ ability to effectively minimize and avoid costly disposal operations and thereby improved safety and well-being of their citizens and their shared environment. Fiji, Solomon Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME Support the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Subnational coastal fisheries legislation revised after coordinated and consultative processFAME - CFP14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEEnhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorNational strategies on aquatic biosecurity finalised and adoptedFAME - CFPCook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceCommunities report increased planting of sandalwood following the sandalwood regulation enacted in 2017 to establish a system to verify legality of ownership LRD in collaboration with the Forestry Division developed a sandalwood regulation that was enacted in 2017 and calls for proof of ownership of sandalwood (need to register each farmer and number of trees, and tagging). Tonga15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMESupport the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Final draft of coastal fisheries legislation completed, following coordinated and consultative processFAME - CFPKiribati, Samoa14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEDevelop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collectionm, management and reporting20,000th fishing trip was uploaded from the ‘Tails’ data entry app, marking a significant milestone for tablet-based small-scale fisheries data collection in the Pacific region. First ‘Tails’ logsheet was entered in 2016. There are now nearly 100 data collectors operating in 10 PICTs, with 451 unique species logged, and 564,092 kg of fish recorded. Data has been used for making management decisions, tracking nearshore FAD effectiveness, and reporting small-scale tuna catch to the WCPFC Tuna Fisheries CommissionNot availableCook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESPICTS are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceWaste from pearl farming in Gambier Archipelago reduced, including through collecting and recycling used buoys. Results of this work are informing the Strategy for Pearl Farming Waste Management, currently under development Technical Advice, Trialling and PilotingFrench Polynesia12. Responsible consumption and productionChange in practice14. Life below water2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainability27 community freshwater aquaculture farms were established or rehabilitated in rural communities. 23 are now operational and managed by community-based farmersFAME-CFPFiji, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice02. Zero hunger2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEProvide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityTransfer of tilapia incubator hatchery technology, and adoption by small-scale tilapia farmers and Fiji Ministry of Fisheries FAME-CFPFiji14. Life below waterChange in practice02. Zero hunger2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceFour different compost mixtures developed and trialled in 5 pilot sites (Tet Noth, Apemama, Nonouti, Beru, Apaianca), with at least 30 farmers now accessing new compost and creating their own. 10 farmers now using bucket irrigation LRD conducted soil analysis, trainings and seeds. Manual on Root Crop Production on Atolls to be published by end of August 2018. Kiribati 15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistance3 farmers adopted bucket irrigation and composting techniques adapted to atoll agriculture, with comparison of productivity of ‘compost’ and ‘no compost’ sweet potato plotsSoil and compost ingredient analysis. Research into compost recipe development to address limiting nutrientsTuvalu15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceThree community agroforestry sites established (1 in Vanuatu and 2 in Fiji), with objective of developing a sustainable production system resilient to perturbation (climate and market). System involves women and youth and is linked to buyers Agroforestry design and layout. Assisted liaison with buyers (Vanuatu - cocoa processor; Fiji - coffee processor and local food service sector)Fiji, Vanuatu15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceIsland Organic Farmers Association set up a Night Market and Organic Basket Scheme for organic produce with at least 10 participating local producers, including 5 young farmers SPC provided training for farmers on organic production, social marketingNiue15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESPICTs are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceWatershed reforestation and riparian restoration work completed in 35 locations in Ra Province, and 10 in Kadavu Province, with 62,000 seedlings planted over 75 hectaresNot availableFiji14. Life below waterChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO1: Natural resourcesCCESPICTs are implementing integrated approaches to resiliencePilot of local market-based approach to hunting invasive game meat (deer and wild boar), including provision of sanitary processing facilities to 1 local hunting association, complemented by legal and economic studies of constraints and opportunities for a viable economic undertaking Trialling and PilotingNew Caledonia12. Responsible consumption and productionChange in practice13. Climate action2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMMaritime boundaries information provided to FFA for Fishing Vessel Monitoring Systems through tailored databaseTechnical workRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMMaritime zones information provided to FFA for fisheries managementTechnical workRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME5.1 Develop information and knowledge productsPublication of 3 SPC Fisheries Newsletters, 3 special interest bulletins, Western and Central Pacific Tuna Fishery overview, information sheets for fishers, vendors and consumers, 3 newsletters on the Biopelagos project (in French)FAME - DORegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMAnnual tide prediction calendars designed for 23 locations in the Pacific (including 3 new locations)collect information and publish calendarsRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMPacific Ocean Portal on line and 100% functioning as of April 2018Develop the Portal, promoted and trained on use and launched itRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME5.2 Facilitate information management and circulationDissemination of fisheries information products (FSM: Most Common food fish or Kosrae (poster); Vanuatu: Fisheries data collection (poster); French Polynesia: Analyse de risques à l'importation des crustacés décapode; Wallis and Futuna: KO LE ‘Ū’Ū Ko le fakaanoano o le m’auli o le ‘ū’ū (poster on coconut crab regulations), KO LE ‘ULA Ko le fakaanoano o le ma’uli o le ‘ula (poster on lobster regulations) FAME - CFPFederated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna14. Life below waterOutput05. Gender equality2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice81 participants (44 males, 37 females) trained in oceanic fisheries data management (including use of SPC-developed data management platform TUFMAN2, and data entry apps, Tails and OnBoard)FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice30 participants (16 males, 14 females) from 12 PICTs trained in stock assessment and modelling FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice130 participants (122 males and 8 females) trained through mentoring and demonstration sessions in small fish operations, FAD work and various fishing techniques for small fish such as pelagic and diamond squidFAME - OFP & FFARegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice142 participants (95 males and 47 females) trained in aquatic biosecurity, and through mentoring and demonstration of hatchery construction and operations (giant clam, tilapia, sandfish and oyster) and techniques in beche-de-mer processing FAME - CFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice41 participants (24 males and 17 females) were trained in development of coastal fisheries policies and management plans, coastal fisheries and aquaculture legislation, community-based management plans and climate change surveys and analysisFAME - CFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice12 participants (9 males and 3 females) were trained in fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance skills, attaining competency stages 1 and 2FAME - CFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.1 Design, deliver and quality assure regional vocational training in fisheries33 Pacific Islands regional fisheries observer (PIRFO) debriefers (32 males and 1 female) were trained in biological sampling debriefing and subregional Part C debriefing FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput08. Decent work and economic growth2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice6 participants (4 males and 2 females) were trained in coastal fisheries data management FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME6.1 Design, deliver and quality assure regional vocational training in fisheries17 PIRFO debriefers (all male) participated in shark tagging training FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEM29 participants trained in GIS and remote sensing, and an additional 30 in co-facilitated workshops. Of this total, 21 were trained in basic QGIS in Nauru; 8 in Kiribati in coastal change using QGIS and ERDAS, and 30 in Fiji in GIS for development minerals. Radar training also delivered to 5 participants.Not availableFiji, Nauru, Kiribati15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME3.3 Enhance the management of aquatic bio-security risks Screening for World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) notifiable diseases undertaken in 3 PICTs FAME - CFPFiji, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistance2490 sawn logs moved and disposed of in a burn-site on the outskirts of Honiara as part of coconut rhinoceros beetle clean-up involving cutting down dead standing palms, which act as breeding sites Coordination and procurement (hire trucks and 54 casuals)Solomon Islands15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME1.3 Develop systems, tools and support services for standardised data collectionm, management and reportingThe rollout of the OnBoard app started in 2018 with French Polynesia being the first country to rollout to 11 of its longline fishing vessels.FAME - OFPCook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.1 Provide high quality stock assessments of key renewable oceanic resources and supporting data analyses 2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analyses 2.3 Provide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-making 2.4 Enhance existing and develop new modelling approaches to support scientific analysis and advice69 papers were delivered to the WCPFC (49 to Scientific Committee, 14 to the 15th Regular Session of the WCPFC and 6 to the technical and compliance committee)SPC either core authored or fully authored the Papers Regional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analysesContributed to the analysis of the status of invertebrates (lobster and coconut crab) FAME - CFPWallis and Futuna14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analysesContributed to the analysis of the Sea Cucumber fishery of Chesterfield reefs FAME - CFPNew Caledonia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analysesContributed to the census of Mud Crabs for PohnpeiFAME - CFPFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analysesField assessment of climate change impacts on marine coastal finfish, invertebrates and habitats for Majuro completedFAME - CFPMarshall Islands14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.2 Provide ecosystem, climate change, biodiversity, marine resource ecology and fisheries assessments, models and analysesNiue Marine Ecological analysis was completed and report publishedFAME - CFPNiue14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.3 Provide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-makingNational level analysis on purse seine fishing amongst FAD closure periods provided to 9 PICTs FAME - OFPCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tokelau and Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAMEStatistical information (based on 40 years of historical wave) on wave height for all communities in TV Statistical information (based on 20 years of historical) on sea level anomalies for all communities in TVcollected and analysed the informationTuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME1.1 Enhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key species3,559 additional tissues samples were collected for the Tuna Tissue Bank in 2018. This brings the overall totals for the Tissue Bank to 98,650 samples collected from 1,075 trips, with analysis undertaken for 34,977 samples FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME1.1 Enhance ecosystem, fisheries and biological data for key speciesData was collected on invertebrates in two PICTs (Federated States of Micronesia and Marshall Islands) and Finfish in two PICTs (Marshall Islands and New Caledonia). Data will contribute to regional assessment of life history of targeted species.  FAME - CFPFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME1.2 Data acquisition, management and dissemination, inlcuding processing, auditing and consolodating data holdingsIn 2018, 1,278 (556 longline and 722 Purse Seine) logsheets for fishing trips were processed by SPC for purse seine and longline fishing trips for vessels flagged to 10 countries (6 PICTs and China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan) FAME - OFPCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME1.2 Data acquisition, management and dissemination, inlcuding processing, auditing and consolodating data holdingsIn 2018, 454 fisheries observer trips were processed from 11 PICT observer programmes and regional arrangementsFAME - OFPCook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEM17 oceanographic instruments deployed and 180 days of oceanography data collected to calibrate ocean model – extreme wave inundation event captured by array of oceanographic instrumentsoceanographic instruments deploymentRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMReal-time wave buoy data (Fiji) supported mooring, including 15 temperature sensors and 3 pressure sensorsoceanographic instruments deploymentFiji14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMCoastal baseline data (Bathy-Topo) for Coral Coast (60 km of coastline)oceanographic instruments deploymentFiji14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMCoastal baseline data (Bathy-Topo) for Lenakel, Tanna (third largest town in Vanuatu)oceanographic instruments deploymentVanuatu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.3 Provide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-makingReport summarising general characteristics of South Pacific albacore longline fisheries provided to FFA countriesFAME - OFPFederated States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Tokelau14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.3 Provide integrated economic analysis and advice for informed decision-makingReport on analyses of artisanal fishing data for Tokelau for last 2 years sent to TokelauFAME - OFPTokelau14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMNew tide gauge installed and commissioned in Tongainstalled and commissioned the new tide gaugeTonga14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMNew Fiji Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) installed for precision positioning installed and commissioned the new tide gaugeFiji14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMResult 2.1: Infrastructure planning and development in PICTs is supported by advance technical surveysLand-use planning mapping completed using GIS Developed a GIS land use planning map of Nauru using lidar, topography, geology, vegetation, rainfall data. Nauru11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMSea-level station levelling survey conducted and technical report drafted for 9 PICTscross programme technical survey (GEP & OMP)Regional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsTerritorial sea baselines, 12 M, 24 M, and EEZ finalised and gazettedTechnical work and assistance to draft submissions to UN DOALOSFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments12 M and 24 M coordinates and chart finalised and submitted for gazetting Technical workTonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME2.6 Support the review and implementation of fisheries management legislation, policies, plans and MCS&E Contributed to review of fisheries legislation FAME - CFPFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceSituation analysis completed for development of Fiji Organic Policy SPC recruited consultant to conduct the situation analysis and fundraised $150,000 USD from UNDP SDG Fund to complete the Fiji Organic Policy. Fiji15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceFiji Forest Harvesting Code of Practice strategies submitted to Ministry of Forestry for endorsementLRD facilitated the the three divisional consultation workshops and the drafting of the implementation strategyFiji15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceNational rural and forest fire management strategy drafted for submission to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development LRD facilitated the 3 district consultations, national workshop and the drafting of the fire management startegy and presented to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Fiji15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceSandalwood Management Strategy finalised and submitted to Ministry of Forestry for endorsementLRD facilitated the divisional consultation workshops and meetings, drafting of the strategyFiji15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesLRDSupporting PICTS to manage land, agriculture and forestry sustainably through policy processes, research and development and scientific and technical assistanceRegional value-chain roadmap for development of coconut veneer products finalised and endorsed by Regional Value-Chain Roadmap Steering CommitteeLRD hired consultant to develop the roadmap, and coordinated the Regional Value chain Roadmap steering committeeRegional (All PICTS)15. Life on landOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMResult 2.2: PICTs supported with technical assistance for improved minerals management and energy efficiency and strengthened sustainable and renewable energy industryFiji development minerals baseline assessment completed, including legal assessment, socio-economic analysis, and resource evaluation Carried out a comprehensive survey on development minerals in Fiji including legal assessment, socio-economic analysis, resource evaluation, private sector investment, etcFiji08. Decent work and economic growthOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesGEMResult 1.2: PICTs establish their maritime jurisdictional rights and responsibilitiesRegional Deep-Sea Minerals Agreement reviewed and distributed to PICTsSPC organised the workshop, provided expert advice, and coordinated the review of the Agreement Regional (All PICTS)09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME3.1 Enhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorNational aquaculture strategies drafted FAME - CFPFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME3.1 Enhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorDraft aquaculture development plan completedFAME - CFPFrench Polynesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME3.1 Enhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorDraft aquaculture regulation reviewedFAME - CFPKiribati14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO1: Natural resourcesFAME3.1 Enhance regional and national policy, planning, MCS&E and legislation in the aquaculture sectorDraft Pearl Strategic Plan completed FAME - CFPFiji14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationCePaCT provided training to 6 tissue culture technicians, who were able to demonstrate improved practical knowledge of tissue culture mass propagation and field acclimatisation techniques and processesSPC-CePaCT provided technical support through hands-on training on relevant tissue culture techniques and processes as well as field acclimatization for tissue culture plantlets process. Training was carried out at SPC CePaCT laboratory and supported by the EU-IKSA (EU-Improvement of Key Services to Agriculture project - Fiji only)Fiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information7 technical participants from 7 PICT government agencies attended 2 month’s training on coconut plantation management in Sri Lanka. They have now taken lead roles in developing the coconut industry in their countries Delivered by Coconut Research InstituteFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information8 biosecurity and environment officers of the Department of Biosecurity in Santo showed improved confidence, knowledge and skills in plant pathology, pest and disease surveillance, field sample collection, laboratory techniques, detection and management as a result of SPC training and joint field surveillance LRD trained 8 officers and organized an event to showcase what they have learned with participation of Principle Biosecurity Officer and the media. Two of the officers trained participated in pest and disease surveillance under TC Pam in 5 islands. All trainees participated in processing of field samples. Practical testing by SPC. Vanuatu09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information32 Ministry of Agriculture officials completed paraveterinary certification SPC developed the Para veterinary training modules Fiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information13 MAFF officials, 1 youth representative, 1 representative from a growers federation (4 female, 11 male, 4 youth) received training in tissue culture, seed production and pest and disease control. 10 MORDI (Mainstreaming of Rural Development Incorporated) staff (5 female, 5 male, 10 youth) were trained in tissue culture transfer, nursery and field management. Previously trained MAFF official became a trainer and reported improved confidence and application of skills acquired during trainingLRD provided funding and technical training to Tonga MAFF officials and MORDI staff on an integrated training programme on seed production, tissue culture transfer, pests and disease management to contribute to the sustainability of the seed development programme also supported by LRD in TongaTonga09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information152 virgin coconut oil and coffee producers in 4 locations (Matuku, Toyota, Nabouwalu and Buca Bay) gained access to local and international (Australia and New Zealand) markets for their productsSPC assisted Fijian producer groups with organic PGS certification for coconut oil and coffeeFiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationLocal producers are using newly developed value chains for coffee, coconut oil, coconut products, and organic fruit and vegetable baskets to develop their products and marketsSPC provided value chain training and analysis Niue09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationThird-party certification of Pacific Organic Standard adopted for use in export markets to the USA for turmeric (Fiji) and coconut oil (French Polynesia) SPC facilitated and promoted the utilization of the Pacific Organic StandardFiji, French Polynesia09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationMinistry of Agriculture developed and is producing a patented Protein Bait Lure using machinery and technical assistance provided by SPC. The results will facilitate compliance with Bilateral Quarantine Arrangement trade standards for the export of eggplant, papaya, breadfruit, mango and papaya to New Zealand and AustraliaLRD provided a protein bait making machine to the Plant Protection Unit of Ministry of Agriculture and five plant protection officers were trained to use of this machine. Fruit bait produced is being field tested and expected to be patented and available for release to farmers as soon as funding becomes available.Fiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information3 biosecurity officers from the Department of Biosecurity in Guadalcanal demonstrated improved confidence, knowledge and competency in the production of Metharizium fungus, an effective biological control for coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB-G), which is severely damaging the coconut and palm industriesLRD trained 3 officers on the collection of fungus infected CRB-G larvae from the field. Use of laboratory equipment, making of agar and laboratory techniques on getting pure fungal culture and inoculation of media as a form of mass producing the fungus in the lab. Lab technicians showed technically by carrying out a trial run in mass producing the fungus.Solomon Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and information14 biosecurity, environment and agriculture officers demonstrated improved knowledge and practical skills in installing early warning systems for detection of CRB-G and exotic fruit flies LRD trained 2 Biosecurity, 2 Environment Officers, 8 Agricultural Officers, 2 University interns in entomology and plant pathology activities related to CRB-G, fruit fly surveillance, EWS, Sanitation and Biological control of CRB-G and Biosecurity. Officers were also shown how to set up pit traps to lure CRB adults; collect and service these fruit fly traps; and extract CRB guts to send to Fiji for molecular work to determine the type of CRB present in Wallis and Futuna. Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationImport risk assessment (IRA) conducted for potted horticultural plants from Fiji, identifying biosecurity risks. Following the IRA, an import permit was issued by Tuvalu Biosecurity with conditions on treatment regimes to eliminate biosecurity risksLRD supported Tuvalu to conduct import risk assessment for a variety of horticultural plant varieties from Fiji. The import risk assessment lead to a import permit issued by Tuvalu Biosecurity with conditions on the treatment regimes to eliminate the biosecurity risks identified in the IRA. Permit with conditions to eliminate pest and diseases was done by Biosecurity TuvaluTuvalu09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationParticipatory Guarantee System for vegetables adopted by Ministry of Agriculture SPC supported the development of Participant Guarantee System (PGS) Fiji09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAME3.3 Enhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksImport/export biosecurity standards for aquatic live organisms and aquaculture products developed or updated FAME - CFPMarshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice14. Life below water2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationRegional Pesticide Registration System plan developed (and endorsed by Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services) to enable PICTs to register environmentally friendly pesticides to safeguard human health and the environment Engaged with FAO and member countries to develop Regional Registration structure and established an MoU with 12 FAO member countries Regional (All PICTS)09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationGlobal Pest and Disease Database updated with new diseases in 5 islands (Aneityum, Tanna, Santo, Pentecost, Efate) post Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam. Results are accessible to the Pacific region for export market requestsLRD conducted pest and disease surveillance in 5 islands and reported results to biosecurity Vanuatu and updated the regional Pest and Disease database.Vanuatu, Regional (All PICTS)15. Life on landChange in practice09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationGlobal Pest and Disease Database updated with new diseases in 2 islands (Guadalcanal, Malaita) post TC Pam. Results are accessible to the Pacific region for export market requestsLRD conducted pest and disease surveillance in 2 islands and reported results to biosecurity Solomon Islands and updated the regional Pest and Disease database.Solomon Islands, Regional (All PICTS)09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Change in practice15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationTraining of trainers in pest and disease management for coconut plantations delivered to 35 participants from 15 ACP countries. Included development of training manual SPC in partnership with Victoria link Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationTraining of trainers in coconut production and seed systems delivered to 30 participants (1 female) from 18 countries. Included development of training manualSPC in partnership with CIRAD developed the manual and provided the trained Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, French Polynesia 09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationDraft MoU completed with civil society organisations representing the agricultural sector (Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation, Pacific Island Farmers Organisation Network, POETCom (Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community) and Pacific Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations) for joint working relationship to pursue sustainable development objectivesSPC brought together four parties together during world Food and Nutrition meetingRegional (All PICTS)09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAME3.3 Enhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksImport risk analysis completed for the introduction of moi and milkfish from Marshall Islands to Kiribati FAME - CFPKiribati, Marshall Islands09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAME3.3 Enhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksImport risk analysis completed for introduction of ornamental fish, koi carp, from Singapore and Malaysia to Papua New Guinea FAME - CFPPapua New Guinea09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output 15. Life on land2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsFAME3.3 Enhance the management of aquatic bio-security risksImport standards developed for introduction of goldfish from Singapore to VanuatuFAME - CFPVanuatu08. Decent work and economic growthOutput02. Zero hunger2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationValue chain for high-value copra oil completed and endorsed by Regional Value-Chain Steering CommitteeLRD hired consultant to develop the value chain, and coordinated the Regional Value chain steering committeeSolomon Islands15. Life on landOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationValue-chain roadmap for production of virgin coconut oil and coconut veneer products completed and endorsed by Regional Value-Chain Steering CommitteeLRD hired consultant to develop the roadmap, and coordinated the Regional Value chain Roadmap steering committeeRegional (All PICTS)15. Life on landOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2018 DO2: Pathways to international marketsLRDIncreased capacity of PICTs to meet standards, guidelines and conditions for exports through capacity building and the provision of scientific and technical assistance, advice and informationGreenhouse set up for Soil Health Pacific to enhance off-season production of vegetables for local marketSPC procured and set up green house for Soil Health PacificSamoa09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMFollowing extensive mapping, consultation and the establishment of legal frameworks, Samoa declared its' maritime boundary, with 12 and 24M deposited with UN DOALOS. Technical work and assistance to draft submissions to UN DOALOSSamoa14. Life below waterImpact2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.3: PICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transportEnergy use in Honiara port dropped by 185,760 kWh in 2018 compared to the prior 12 months, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 160 tonnes CO2e- in 12 months. SPC reviewed resultsSolomon Islands13. Climate actionImpact2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.3: PICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport Energy use in Suva port reduced by 21% due to efficiency measures introduced after an SPC audit. Following a lighting upgrade, further reductions of 32 tons of greenhouse gas emsisions per year are expected. SPC reviewed resultsFiji13. Climate actionImpact2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs adopt and use relevant international and regional frameworks for georesources and energyA review of the Framework for Action on Energy Security in the Pacific was endorsed during the 9th PEAG/PEOG Meeting, laying the foundation for a revised version of the framework to be completed by 2030.SPC to lead the review - initiating & coordinating, to contribute human & financial resourcesRegional (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyChange in attitude2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMKiribati Integrated Energy Roadmap endorsedContributed to the energy efficiency and petroleum sections of the roadmapKiribati07. Affordable and clean energyChange in attitude2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.2: PICTs have the capacity and systems to deliver safety of navigation services in line with international maritime instruments2018 needs evaluation regional workshop on safety of navigation informed the design for a second phase of the safety of navigation initiative. Based on this, risk assessment was identified as a priority, and now carrying out risk assessment which means countries can meet international obligationsorganised a regional workshop and training on safety of navigation and reported needs from assessmentsRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMVanuatu achieved International Hydrographic Organisation level 1 maturity modelSPC trained and provided technical assistance Tonga14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMKiribati and Vanuatu achieved IHO level 1 maturity model, contributing to safety of navigation due to improved hydrographySPC trained and provided technical assistance Kiribati14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.3: PICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport38 domestic vessels have ship energy efficiency management integrated to their management systemSPC drafted SEEMPRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEM26 vessels in 4 PICTs (Tonga, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) adopted Safety Managemnent Systems to dateassisted SMS drafting and train maritime adminsitration on SMS and approvalKiribati, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMSupply and installation of solar PV hybrid system for Abemama Alfred Sadd Memorial College, which is now used to generate electricitySupport in coordination and project managementKiribati04. Quality EducationChange in practice07. Affordable and clean energy2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: PICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)Safety of navigation risk assessments in 4 PICTs used an international SIRA tool developed and piloted by SPC, to achieve compliance with international requirements. conducted the first risk assessment following up on the regional trainingCook Islands, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: PICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)Pacific Islands Domestic Ship Safety programme expanded to two new PICTs Promotion of PIDSS and show good success storiesCook Islands, Fiji, Regional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: PICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)8 maritime safety management system audits conducted assisted SMS drafting and conducted auditsKiribati14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: PICTs domestic vessels ship owners adopt and implement safety standards and Safety Management Systems (SMS)Samoa Energy Efficiency Regulation 2018 approved (Approved Energy Using Products Standards)Provided inputs to the draft regulationSamoa07. Affordable and clean energyChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 4.2: Women and youth have increased awareness and participation in the maritime and ocean-related sectorsActive promotion and selection of women for ocean and maritime sector training in 2018 (87 women trained out of 490 people) proactive in promoting and selecting WIM for capacity building activitiesRegional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMWomen in Maritime Associations established in 9 PICTSSPC promote, facilitate meetings and assist in drafting constitutionsPapua New Guinea, Fiji, Cooks, Tonga, Kiribati, Solomons, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Samoa 05. Gender equalityChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMThe PCREEE Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship Facility was launched, to spark new local business activities in renewable evergy and energy efficiency Drafted and launched the PCREEE Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship Facility and conducted a workshop attended by 50+ Solomon Is participants to raise private sector and public awareness about business opportunities in RE and EE; Conducted a regional workshop on PPAs and assisted with a stocktake of IPPs in the PICs; Solomon Islands07. Affordable and clean energyChange in practice2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 4.1: Expertise, skills and knowledge is improved for people in the maritime and ocean-related sectors73 seafarers (4 women) and 294 non-seagoing professionals ( 54 women) trained in safety management and inspection, security and energy management SPC developed training materials and conducted trainingsRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEM123 professionals (29 women) trained on maritime boundaries, ocean observation, geodesy and wave modellingSPC developed training materials and conducted trainingsRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMMoU signed with the Association of Development and Financing Institutions in the Pacific (ADFIP), paving the way towards a capital fund for renewable energy investments.Signed MoU with the Association of Development and Financing Institutions in the Pacific (ADFIP) paving the to work towards a capital fund for RE investmentsRegional (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityFAME4.1 Test and develop innovative small-scale subsistence and commercial fishing opportunitiesDistribution of 66 grab bags - 10 full emergency grab bags to Solomon Islands and 56 small mini grab bags to Vanuatu. SPC also contributed additional gear to compliment 60 mini grab bags for canoe fishing in Niue.FAME - CFPNiue, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu14. Life below waterOutput02. Zero hunger2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.3: PICTs improve energy efficiency and lower GHG emissions in maritime transport8 port energy audits conducted and further assistance in energy management providedSPC conducted the auditsRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMCompletion of 13 safety of navigation legal, economic and technical assessmentsconducted the assessments using various expertise at SPCRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMGap Analysis Report for the development of Kiribati Energy Bill completedDeveloped the document in consultation with the local key stakeholdersKiribati07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMCompleted and delivered on 7 economic assessments for Pacific Safety of Navigation Reports available upon requestRegional (All PICTS)09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMCollaboration between PCREE and PRDR to collect data related to private sector intestment in renewable energy and energy efficiency.PCREEE hass been collecting private sector-related data and information;Regional (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: Infrastructure planning and development in PICTs is supported by advance technical surveysGeo-engineering studies of the Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge site completedConducted bathymetry and geo-engineering studies for the proposed Fanga-uta lagoon bridge siteTonga09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEM56 people (9 women) participated in a workshop that raised private sector and public awareness about business opportunities in RE and EENot availableSolomon Islands07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMPCREEE Capacity Building Framework and Strategy was developed and presented to the 3rd PCREEE Steering Committee meeting. The aim of this framework is to increase the involvement of the private sector in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiativesDevelopment of a PCREEE Capacity Building Framework and Strategy: 2019-2021 to be presented to the 3rd PCREEE Steering Committee meeting in Nov 2018; participated in the Forum Task Force production of a report for the Forum and participated as a panel member; visited CE projects in Germany and IfaS visited Tonga and drafted MoUs are being discussed. Regional (All PICTS)07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsRegulation drafted for STCW SPC received drafting instructions from countries and developed the draft regulationsFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsNational SAR Regulations DraftedSPC received drafting instructions from countries and developed the draft regulationsNiue, Fiji, Tuvalu14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments1 final draft of CPSC Protocol and Bylaws submitted to 5th CPSC AGMSPC reviewed CPSC agreement and bylaws, drafted amandments, consulted and presented to CPSC commissionersRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsLegal review of Port Authority Tonga submitted to the Board of DirectorsSPC provided legal expertise and adviceTonga14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instruments3 templates included in PIMlaws: 2 for SAR and 1 for ship energy efficiency SPC develop generic draft that are included in PIMLaws for future useRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 1.1: PICTs laws and policies comply with international maritime instrumentsDraft regulations for STCW submitted for adoptionSPC submitted to FSM with memorandum for adoptionFederated States of Micronesia14. Life below waterOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMTuvalu Petroleum Act reviewedPrepared the following documents in consultation with local key stakeholders: (i) gap analysis report on the petroleum act review, (ii) policy reform paper, (iii) draft of the revised Liquid and Fuel Gas Bill. Tuvalu17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMReview of the Tuvalu National Energy PolicyReview and develop the national energy policy document----work in progressTuvalu07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMNiue Electric Power Supply Act (1960) revisedProvided financial support for the review; support the Department of Utilities in developing the TOR for the review; provided comments on the overview assessment report and the draft Electric Power Supply and Energy Amendment Act 2018Niue07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMDraft Kiribati Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling (MEPSL) Regulation developedProvided comments to the draft regulation; in-country discussions with key stakeholders on labelling and standardsKiribati07. Affordable and clean energyOutput2018 DO3: Transport and energy securityGEMResult 2.1: Infrastructure planning and development in PICTs is supported by advance technical surveysHoniara fuel depot study completedRisk assessment study of the relocation of the two fuel depots in Honiara Solomon IslandsSolomon islands09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure Output2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 4:1: Engage with key users of Pacific data to understand their statistical needs and raise awareness on statistical products and services Targeted engagement with users occurred through presentations on SDD statistics, including SDG indicators, to regional workshops, SPC divisions and a multi-university forum for Pacific post-graduate students in New Zealand These have led to greater awareness and use of these statistics for research and policy development SPC initiated the engagement survey and took due note of the findings in developing the divisional workplan for 2018. Staff from SDD conducted the Talanoa sessions with students in NZ.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 4:1: Engage with key users of Pacific data to understand their statistical needs and raise awareness on statistical products and services Improved data dissemination thanks to efforts in the increasing visibility of data online and through social media; upgrade of SDD's website, ongoing updates and dissemination of SDG dashboard; and SPC's membership of OECD's Statistical Information System Collaboration Committee SDD staff led the analysis undertaken and the technical assistance delivered to PICTsRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 4:3 Strengthen internal and external Pacific data dissemination coordinationResponded to 249 customer enquiries on Pacific data and statistics – 63% from SDD website's live chat channel and 37% from email. All but one of these enquiries were responded to within 5 working days SDD manages the enquiries traffic and make sure that relevant staff within the team responded to the enquiries in a timely manner.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to the production of 4 HIES reports SDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingCook Islands, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3:2 Contribute to effective collaboration with other technical partners and other SPC divisions on relevant topics or areas of workPacific Quadrennial SDG report was launched. SPC contributed data inputs and two analyses (poverty and inequality), and plays a key role as the repository of Pacific SDG indicators SPC compiled the SDG datasets and worked with UNDP to develop the SDG Dashboard and the Progress Wheels. SPC contributed two chapters plus the data to the Regional SDG Report. SPC provided data and technical support to the review of the SAMOA Pathway.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsFAME2.5 Strengthen and expand CEAFM and support the implementation of the 'New Song for Coastal Fisheries' strategy across the regionImproved data quality for 8 indicators in the Coastal Fisheries Report Card using HIES data. Data included from 10 PICTs in 2018, compared to 7 in 2017. Coastal Fisheries Report Card presented to Fisheries Ministers and Forum LeadersCollaboration between SDD and FAME to utilise HIES data in the annual Report Card. FAME authors and produces the Report Card.Regional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3:2 Contribute to effective collaboration with other technical partners and other SPC divisions on relevant topics or areas of workSDG data, knowledge products and statistics produced by SPC form a major contribution to the review of the SAMOA Pathway SPC compiled the SDG datasets and worked with UNDP to develop the SDG Dashboard and the Progress Wheels. SPC contributed two chapters plus the data to the Regional SDG Report. SPC provided data and technical support to the review of the SAMOA Pathway.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2.3: Supplement local capacity through south-to-south program3 South-South activities completed, involving 5 PICTs: i) Kiribati household listing with S-S support from Tuvalu NSO; ii) Tonga economic statistics plan and Business Register development with S-S support from Fiji NSO; and iii) Vanuatu civil registration records preserved with S-S support from Fiji. Recipient ministry staff gained knowledge and skills and at the end of each mission, were able to complete their respective projects on their own SPC facilitated the contact between the provider and recipients of the S-S assistance. SPC also provided technical support and backstopping during the conduct of the S-S interventions.Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in knowledge2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDSDD Development Objective 1: Improve regional statistics system coordination and governanceToR for new regional statistics governance structure approved. Structure includes: Forum of Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM), Heads of Planning and Statistics (HOPS), Pacific Statistics Standing Committee (PSSC), Pacific Statistics Methods Board (PSMB), and Donor/Development Partners Group (DDPG) SPC-SDD was responsible for developing and negotiating the Partnership Agreement with all the development partners and donors.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDSDD Development Objective 1: Improve regional statistics system coordination and governanceThe Pacific Statistics Partnership Programme and Five-Year Regional Collection Plan were developed and endorsed at the 2018 PSSC meeting. A draft regional statistics dissemination plan was tabledSPC-SDD has been responsible for the development of the 5-Year Collection Plan in partnership with development partners, donors and Pacific National Statistics Offices. This has been a major undertaking for SDD during 2018.Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDSDD Development Objective 1: Improve regional statistics system coordination and governanceThe Donor/Development Partner Group met for the first time in August, approving the Partnership Agreement and Five-Year Data Collection Plan and initiating shared planning on resourcing and capacity development for PICTs SPC-SDD organised this meeting; developed the Agenda; prepared the Outcome Report and funded the one day meeting in BrisbaneRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2.1: Contribute to the effective running of the Statistics Method BoardThe Pacific Statistics Methods Board met twice, agreeing on ToR and working on standardised methodologies, systems and processes related to poverty measurement, and HIES pilot in Marshall IslandsSPC-SDD was responsible for preparing many of the papers presented during the Methods Board Meeting. ABS, Statistics NZ, the World Bank and University of Waikato also prepared papers that were discussed during the meeting. Members acknowledged the papers submitted to the Board Meeting as being of very high quality. Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3:2 Contribute to effective collaboration with other technical partners and other SPC divisions on relevant topics or areas of workStrengthened coordination on data analysis of civil registration and vital statistics through work of Brisbane Accord Group. Ongoing collaboration and clear delineation of roles with PIFS and other partners on SDGs is enabling efficiencies in data collection, compilation and analysisSPC provides the coordinating and secretariat functions for BAG. SPC initiated, organised and coordinated the conduct of CRVS related workshops and the provision of technical assistance and consultancies to support CRVS work at country levels.Regional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDNational Statistics Development Strategies finalised and launched SPC-SDD has been responsible for peer-reviewing all the draft NSDS as well as funding the consultant that involved in this work. Tonga, Tuvalu17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3.1: Ensure datasets housed by SDD are quality checked, analysed and packagedWork to strengthen metadata, archiving, documentation and data access commenced as part of the World Bank Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building projectNot availableRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 4:2 Ensure timely delivery of user-driven statistical products and data services Increase in datasets uploaded to SPC's SDD website Not availableRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2.1: Contribute to the effective running of the Statistics Method BoardMethods Board is overseeing HIES in RMI, which is testing methodology, digital technologies, data collection, and survey modules as discussed by the Board (test HIES has support from New Zealand MFAT Incubator Fund, and SPC’s innovation fund). The Board's work on HIES in 2018 is important in informing the implementation of 8 HIES surveys across PICTs in 2019 SPC_SDD provided the technical support to the HIES project in terms of: (i) budget planning; (ii) questionnaire design; (iii) training manuals; (iv) training and testing; (v) field monitoring (vi) data validation & checkRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3.3: Ensure easier and timely access to microdata Responded to 13 microdata requests from regional organisations, development partners, and universities in Australia, France, UK and USA. Data requested informs research and policy papers, including for Pacific governments SPC-SDD hold the dataset on behalf of the member countries and so they are like broker between NSOs and users. SDD seek the approval of the NSO before releasing the datasets to the users that have made the request. Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3.1: Ensure datasets housed by SDD are quality checked, analysed and packagedCentral compilation of SDG indicators ongoing; and available on SPC's SDD website, based on newly developed SDG dashboard and user-friendly 'progress wheels'SPC compiled the SDG datasets and worked with UNDP to develop the SDG Dashboard and the Progress Wheels. Regional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDNational Statistics Development Strategies at draft stage for Fiji and FSMSPC-SDD has been responsible for peer-reviewing all the draft NSDS as well as funding the consultant that involved in this work. Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to planning and design of HIESSDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingVanuatu17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to planning and design of censusSDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingWallis and Futuna17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to planning and design of household listingSDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingKiribati17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to planning and design of agricultural surveySDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingSolomon Islands17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 2:2 Provide technical support to national data collections and quality assurance processes using standardised methods, systems and processesContributed to design of MICS (Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey) workshopSDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingFiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDPlanning and design of national disability surveySDD Technical Assistance includes: (i) Survey planning & budgeting (ii) Questionnaire design (ii) Prepare training manual & presentations (iii) conduct training and pilot testing (iv) Sampling design (v) Field monitoring (vi) Mapping (vii) data processing (viii) tabulations and reportingTonga10. Reduced inequalitiesOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3.1: Ensure datasets housed by SDD are quality checked, analysed and packagedCollaboration with World Bank to put in place a clear process for cleaning, processing and validating data. Process has been endorsed, in principle, by the Methods Board and PSSC and an initial workshop to review the data curation process took place in November Not availableRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO4: Development statisticsSDDKey Result Area 3.3: Ensure easier and timely access to microdata Draft standard MOU developed with World Bank to formalise access to unit record datasets. At the same time, there is ongoing discussion with PICT NSOs on better access to unit record microdata to ensure the availability of data from censuses and surveysNot availableRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.Newly released varieties of nutritious and resilient sweet potato (1) and taro (2) were distributed to 171 farmers by the Ministry of Agriculture's Koronivia Research Station in an event launched by the Hon. Inia SeruiratuThe 3 varieties released by MOA Fiji were provided by SPC-CePaCT (Golden brown sweet potato, Tarova Loa & Tarova Vula taro varieties) to support food security and resilience building in light of pests and diseases incursions and also climate changeFiji13. Climate actionImpact2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1. Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceMarine conservation agreement and Trust Fund established for the Vatu-i-Ra Marine Park (Fiji), providing finance to sustain integrated approaches to climate resilience implementing agencyFiji13. Climate actionImpact14. Life below water2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersFAME3.2 Provide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilitySmall-pond aquaculture of tilapia contributes to rural nutrition during post-cyclone recovery and rehabilitation of fisheries-dependent communities. In 2016, Cyclone Winston sharply reduced communities’ weekly consumption of fresh fish. For some, tilapia from ponds was the only source of fresh animal protein available for 2–3 months after the cyclone until international relief efforts could be mobilisedSPC provided support to community-based aquaculture farmers to farm Tilapia, in collaboration with Fiji Ministry of Fisheries.Fiji02. Zero hungerImpact2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNational Disaster Risk Management Arrangements and Action Plan review endorsed by CabinetFunding and contributed technical adviceMarshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in attitude16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.Regional REDD+ Campaign Strategy developed and implemented in 4 PICTs (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and PNG) and officers of Ministries of Forestry and Agriculture and Environment using the materials for awareness raising in communities and within governmentSupported the development of a REDD+ Campaign strategy, REDD+ awareness at the PINA meeting, printing of awareness materialsFiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1 Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceStudy on how taxation and subsidies systems can be greened to support objectives including climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and integrated coastal management, and the SDGs. French Polynesia subsequently co-financed a study on greening taxes subsidies in the primary sector. implementing agencyFrench Polynesia, Fiji, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge15. Life on land2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM15 government officials trained in a post graduate unit on monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience Contributed to the design and delivery of the course with the USPRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.First National REDD+ Committee meeting resulted in the Committee and REDD+ unit better understanding their role and responsibilities, roles of the REDD+ Secretariat and how to better run committee meetings (supported by South-South exchange with Fiji REDD+ Secretariat)LRD supported the REDD+ officers in organising the meeting and supported the participation of the Fiji REDD+ secretariat in the meeting in a South-South Co-operation and exchangeSolomon Islands 13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMFSM Climate Change and Disaster Risk Finance Assessment report developed and proposedSignificant - Co-led the planning and execution of the assessment with PIFS, ADB and the USAID Climate Ready ProgrammeFederated States of Micronesia13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMKiribati Climate Change and Disaster Risk Finance Assessment developed and shared for commentsSignificant - Co-led the planning and execution of the assessment with PIFS and the USAID Climate Ready ProgrammeKiribati13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMVanuatu Climate Public Expenditure Institutional Report (CPEIR) review report published and disseminated to key stakeholdersCo-led the review with PIFS & GIZ, undertake consultations, drafted reportVanuatu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMTsunami mapping used to inform evacuation zones and signageFunded mapping (2014) and subsequent signage (2018)Palau11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1 Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceLessons from more than 5 years of integrated approaches to resilience captured in INTEGRE regional workshops, and lessons learned workshop in all RESCCUE pilot sites. INTEGRE results shared through reports, publications and videos, available on the project websitesImplementing agencyEU-OCTs, Vanuatu, Fiji13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMChoiseul Integrated Climate Change Programme evaluation completed, findings presented and disseminated to stakeholdersNot availableSolomon Islands13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.20 commercial farmers of 2 climate-smart agriculture (CSA) communities in Tarawa received open-pollinated vegetable seeds and adopted new CSA practices, including saving seeds and using water-smart practices and compost; new climate-smart varieties (3) are now available to farmers on 3 islandsProvision of seeds, training on CSA concepts. LRD trialled, evaluated and distributed 5 new climate smart varieties of sweet potato in 3 islands in Kiribati. Kiribati 13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.10 Organic Farmers Associations received access to open-pollinated vegetable seeds and adopted new CSA practices, including bucket irrigation, seed saving, water-smart methods and use of compost Provision of seeds, training on CSA concepts. LRD completed the trial design for new varieties of sweet potato, cassava and taro. Marshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.30 households, 4 schools and 2 women's groups in 2 islands received access to open-pollinated vegetable seeds, increased their production and consumption of fruit and vegetables, and adopted new CSA practices, including saving Hawaiian papaya seeds for the first timeProvision of seeds, training on CSA conceptsTonga13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1 Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceFollowing a feasibility study, rehabilitation and erosion-control activities started on the main public beach in Moorea (Ta'ahiamanu), with funding from the Government of French PolynesiaStudy, presented to local and national governments, selected one of the solution, assisted doing technical study work . French Polynesia08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice11. Sustainable cities and communities2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPALARIS information management database developed, installed and used to store disaster management spatial data to inform decision-makingFundingPalau13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMTsunami hazard report used to inform Suva Tsunami Early Warning System developmentFunded report and co-funded subsequent systemFiji13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.1: PICTs have improved ocean services and marine meteorology capacityWave inundation forecast system developed in 1 location on the Coral Coast and made ready to hand over to Fiji Met ServiceSPC provided system and trained country MET staffFiji11. Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesChange in practice12. Climate Action2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.2: PICTs use ocean and coastal data and assessments to support science-based decision-making Impact on roads, buildings and population from a tsunami with likelihood (EAR ) of 5%, 0.1%, 0.05% and 0.04% assessed, including Nuku'alofa (Tonga) wharf; and existing evacuation road reviewedSPC developed the system, trained people and assisted to decision-makingTonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.2: PICTs use ocean and coastal data and assessments to support science-based decision-making Evacuation roads designed with community and used for tsunami evacuation drill in Lenakel, Tanna Island, based on 30 tsunami inundation modelled scenariosSPC developed the system, trained people and assisted to decision-makingVanuatu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.1: PICTs have improved ocean services and marine meteorology capacityTuvalu Met Service now has capacity to predict waves and sea level in all 9 islands 7 days in advance after 9 staff (1 female) trained on new wave forecastdevelop systems and trained country MET staffTuvalu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMMonthly ocean outlook available to the public through national met serviceSPC provided information and trained country MET staffTuvalu, Samoa, Tonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNumber of Subnational laws, policies and standards implementedPalau National Drought Plan (2016) used as basis for selecting resilience-building measures for Readiness for El Niño (RENI) projectIn Palau and RMI, SPC requested countries to identify sector, geographical area and activities based on their knowledge and experience; Palau13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM2017 post disaster needs assessment (PDNA) used as basis for government to select resilience building measures for RENI projectIn Palau and RMI, SPC requested countries to identify sector, geographical area and activities based on their knowledge and experience; Marshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMOverall assessment of DRM activities and PDNA informed choice of sector (food security) for RENI project; agricultural assessment of Ailuk Atoll informed selection of specific activities for the projectSPC contributed to the PDNA; LRD completed the agricultural assessmentMarshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMGeoportal and application developed and used to store data on population with disability, community assets, etc.FundingCook Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.13 fact sheets and manual for atoll agriculture available online outlining soil improvement technologies and nutritional facts for 12 locally available crop varieties, with reported use by Kiribati’s and Tuvalu’s Ministry of Health and Agriculture Department for community engagement LRD developed the factsheets in collaboration with FAO, IFAD and the ministries in the Kiribati and TuvaluRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersFAME3.2 Provide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityTechnical support and advice provided to rebuild hatcheries destroyed by TC Pam and Winston. Hatcheries were rebuilt to withstand cyclones and other disasters, with technical capacity of staff strengthened FAME-CFPFiji, Vanuatu01. No povertyChange in practice02. Zero hunger2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.130 small poultry farms established in response to TC PamFarms established including supply of building materials and chicks by SPC followed by train of trainers (TOT) by NGO coordinated by SPC Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMFiji National Planned Relocation Framework developed and adoptedParticipated and contributed to stakeholder consultations since 2013 and facilitated stakeholder consultation to finalise the frameworkFiji13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMJoint National Action Plan II (2016–2020) implementedPart-funded revision, provided technical input and are funding some activities to implement.Cook Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNational Disaster Risk Management Plan (2016) implementedFunded development and contributing to implementation of activitiesCook Islands13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMDisaster Risk Management Framework/Plan implementedFunded development, provided advice and contributing to implementation of activitiesPalau13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMRapid deployment units funded by SPC provided more localised seismic information that informed evacuation decisionsFunding of unitsPapua New Guinea13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMSamoa National Disaster Management Plan (Policy Framework) 2017–2020 implementedFunded development and contributed technical adviceSamoa13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMSamoa National Fire Reduction Strategy 2017 implementedFunded development/subsequent actions and contributed technical adviceSamoa13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNauru Disaster Management Act implementedFunded development and contributed technical adviceNauru13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMStrategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM) Action Plan being implementedFunded (through subrecipient) and technical adviceNiue16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNational Disaster Response Plan implementedFunded development (through subrecipient) and continue to provide technical advice to assist implementationFederated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMNational Disaster Management Action Plan implementedFunded development and BSRP is now funding and providing assistance with implementation of some activitiesSamoa13. Climate actionChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM14 sector DRM mainstreaming plans implemented Funded development (through subrecipient) and technical advice, currently designing for publicationSamoa16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDNational Forestry Monitoring System enhanced for improved compliance with REDD+ reporting requirements on reference emission level / reference levels of mangrove forests Inventory and data analysis for mangrove forests completed. LRD supported the development of the inventory design, carry out field sampling and data analysisFiji13. Climate actionChange in practice15. Life on land2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM8 outer island DRM plans implementedFunded development and are now funding implementation of some activities Tuvalu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM5 outer island District Emergency Management Plans implementedFunded development and training of district DRM council members Tonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM85 school evacuation plans implemented and tested through evacuation exercises and drillsFunded coordinator work with schools to develop plans, maps and evacuation exercisesTonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMDRM component of 126 Community Development Plans implementedFunded coordinator to work on multi-agency work to ensure DRM was integrated into the 126 Community Development Plans, and to undertake follow up with communitiesTonga11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1. Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceIntegrated Coastal Management plans developed in Fiji (Kadavu and Ra Province), Vanuatu (North Efate), New Caledonia (Province Sud) and French Polynesia (Gambier and Moorea/Opunohu); 3 have been adopted by provincial and / or national authoritiesimplementing agencyFiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu13. Climate actionChange in practice14. Life below water2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM4 Joint State Action Plans implemented (Yap, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Chuuk)Funded review (through subrecipient) and technical advice during 2014 - 2017Federated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPayout policy for Tuvalu Survival Fund developed and approvedContract managementTuvalu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesChange in practice 13. Climate Action2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMSignificant financial investment in resilient infrastructure and equipment in the regionFunding, procurement and contract management support, monitoringRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate ActionOutput09. Industry, innovation and infrastructure2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1. Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceConservation Fund established in North Efate, Vanuatuimplementing agencyVanuatu13. Climate actionImpact14. Life below water2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES1. Pacific Island Countries and Territories are implementing integrated approaches to resilienceMarine conservation agreement and Trust Fund established for Vatu-i-Ra Marine Park (Fiji), providing finance to sustain integrated approaches to resilienceimplementing agencyFiji13. Climate actionImpact14. Life below water2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMIndicator  4.2.1: Number and Percentage of Women/Youth/Disabled etc. trained reporting increased knowledge and capacity170 marginalised people have improved knowledge of human rights and disaster resilienceWorkshops and consultations in Ailuk and Santo and Majuro; participation in atoll specific DRM plans; Regional Steering Committee meeting held in FSM; consultations in Yap and Pohnpei stateMarshall Islands13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMIndicator  4.2.1: Number and Percentage of Women/Youth/Disabled etc. trained reporting increased knowledge and capacity 60 marginalised people have improved knowledge of disaster resilienceWorkshops and consultations in Ailuk and Santo and Majuro; participation in atoll specific DRM plans; Regional Steering Committee meeting held in FSM; consultations in Yap and Pohnpei stateFederated States of Micronesia13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM29 Fiji government officials trained in monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience Led the design and delivery of the ME courseFiji13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM20 Kiribati government and non-government officials trained in monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience Led the design and delivery of the ME courseKiribati13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM18 Vanuatu government and non-government officials trained in monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilienceLed the design and delivery of the ME courseVanuatu13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM22 FSM government and non-government officials trained in monitoring and evaluation for climate change and disaster resilience Led the design and delivery of the ME courseFederated States of Micronesia13. Climate actionChange in knowledge2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.16 participants (4 each from Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu), took part in a study tour to Germany to learn about forest and climate, sustainable forest management and value addingSPC funded the participants and led the tourFiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPost-Graduate Diploma in Geological Hazards and Risk Management – qualification/modules developed. Adopted by UPNG Council and Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards ManagementFundingPapua New Guinea13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.1: PICTs, CSOs, the Private sector and regional organisations implement and maintain new or enhanced climate, disaster, water & sanitation resilient investmentsPopulations of 8000 now have access to 3 upgraded emergency operation centres (EOC)/evacuation centres FundingCook Islands11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPopulations of 74,000 now have access to services of 3 completed provincial EOC FundingVanuatu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMDisaster preparedness of 536 people living on Nukufetau improved, with construction of a pre-position supply facility for disaster response FundingTuvalu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMIndicator 3.2.1: Number and quality of ICM-IWRM investments incorporating baseline environmental state and socio-cultural information for the prioritization of investment sitesEcological purification system for community water treatment being trialled in 2 communities in Yap Sharing information about the EPS, designing EPS systems for 2 communities.Federated States of Micronesia11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMSuva Tsunami Early Warning System (EWS) operational and testedCo-fundedFiji11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMTsunami EWS operational for Dili, Timor Leste Funding and assisted in negotiating access to Indonesian EWS alerts to feed into Timor Leste systemTimor Leste11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCES‘Global Climate Change Alliance: Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building’ inception phase completed, and implementation modalities finalised and agreedNot availableRegional (All PICTs)13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 1.1 PICTS develop, adopt and implement relevant policies and plans on Climate Change, Disasters and Risks, Water and Sanitation Security and/or Coastal Management.National Building Code finalisedFunded review (via subrecipient) and contributed technical adviceCook Islands11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersCCESCCES result 2: Access to climate finance and readiness enhancedGCF Readiness Country Programme endorsed by the President delivery partner to the FSM government Federated States of Micronesia13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMProvincial Education in Emergencies and DRM policies implementedFunding the distribution and socialisation workshops throughout the provincesPapua New Guinea13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMOil spill plan draftedFunded development (via subrecipient) Kiribati12. Responsible consumption and productionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMKiribati Health Quarantine Bill draftedFunded development (via subrecipient) Kiribati15. Life on landOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMFiji Disaster Risk Management Act reviewed Funding and contributed technical adviceFiji13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMKiribati Disaster Risk Management review beganFunding initial consultationsKiribati13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 3.3 Strengthened emergency preparedness and response coordination capacities of key responders in PICTSSREM and Action Plan developedFunded (through subrecipient) and technical adviceCook Islands, Kiribati11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM16 State Disaster Plans finalisedFunding developmentPalau11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM8 outer island DRM plans finalisedFunded development (via subrecipient) Tuvalu11. Sustainable cities and communitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEM6 outer island District Emergency Management Plans developed and 5 approvedFunded development (via subrecipient) Tonga13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMCommunity Disaster Plans developed (Makira and Isabel provinces)Funded development (via subrecipient) Solomon Islands13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMDisaster Risk Management Plan review beganFunding and contributed technical adviceFiji16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMFSM Spatial Data Policy Framework developed, embedding use and exchange of geospatial data for decision-making across multiple government agenciesFunded review (via subrecipient) and contributed technical adviceFederated States of Micronesia16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMTonga Disaster Risk Management Regulations developedFunding developmentTonga13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMVanuatu Fire and Emergency Services Act finalisedFunded developmentVanuatu13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMFiji Forest Change Detection carried out for 2006, 2012 and 2016. Processed imagery presented to Fiji Ministry of Forestry and REDD+ projectNot availableFiji15. Life on landOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMResult 2.1: PICTs utilize science based approaches to support evidence-based decision-making Landslide hazard mapping completed for the Highlands Highway, Simbu ProvinceFundingPapua New Guinea13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMOuter island household surveys completed to inform DRMFundingCook Islands11. Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesOutput12. Climate Action2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMPersons with disabilities/needs database developed to inform disaster responsesFundingPapua New Guinea10. Reduced inequalitiesOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMIntegrated vulnerability assessment database developed (but not approved at government level)FundedFiji16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO5: Climate change and disastersGEMIndicator 1.2.1: Evidence of strengthened integrated adaptation and risk reduction to enhance resilience to climate change and disasters in PICTSHydrological assessment conducted to determine potential sustainable extraction from 2 river systemsGEM DCRP conducted the hydrological assessmentPalau13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.1 More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsRatification of ICCPR and ICESCRLimited technical inputFiji, Marshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsImpact2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.1 More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsRatification of Convention against TortureLimited technical inputMarshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsImpact2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.1 More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitmentsReview of all legislation and policies to ensure compliance with CEDAW and CRPDTechnical inputMarshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsImpact2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.3 Strengthened capacity of governments to apply HR and GE in priority national developmental issues81% of government officials trained reached competency in human rights standards Training and mentoringFiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPCivil society networks are influencing decision making for a67% of women and youth networks supported by SPC have evidence of increased capacity in advocacy, policy/programme engagement or other GESI/cultural developmentReview of business plans, adviceRegional (All PICTS)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.1 CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for their human rights62% of civil society members trained are reaching competency in human rights advocacy and lobbying Training and mentoring Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentLRDAt least 500 youth participated in value chain development of high value crops for local and export marketsTraining, certification, linking producersRegional (All PICTS). 08. Decent work and economic growthChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPWomen, youth and socially excluded people build economic assets527 women and youth participating in intensive business, employment or youth entrepreneurship skills building through Youth at Work programme (475) and Pacific Women Growing Business programme (57).Training, linking youth and women with businessesFederated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands08. Decent work and economic growthChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social development5 PICTS are producing their own knowledge products on gender statistics with SPC support Training and technical assistance in collecting, compiling, analysing and producing pucliationCook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.2 Justice service providers understand their obligations under DV/FP legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girls5 PICTS applying tools on gender-sensitive application of family violence legislation Development of tools, training, mentoringFederated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in knowledge16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategiesa re strengthened2018 meeting of Ministers of Culture affirmed that culture should remain an SPC prioritySecretariat, regional coordination, mentoringRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in attitude2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRTadded7 PICTs participated in regional planning on National Human Rights Institutions Regional roundtable, scoping missions, South-South exchange, small grantsFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in attitude17. Partnerships for the goals2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRTadded11 PICTs agreed to establish a regional working group on domestic violence legislation implementation, with Fiji as Chair, Samoa as Deputy Chair and SPC as Secretariat. Secretariat, regional coordination, mentoringCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in attitude17. Partnerships for the goals2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional mechanisms are in place for strengthening GESI and cultural responsivenessPrioritisation of Pacific Conclusion at Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting in New York Technical inputRegional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityChange in attitude16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.2 Justice service providers understand their obligations under DV/FP legislation and are more responsive to the needs of women and girlsIn 5 PICTs, the judiciary is demonstrating evidence of increased responsiveness to cases of domestic violenceTechnical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu,05. Gender equalityChange in attitude16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.3 Women have increased knowledge and agency to access justice6 PICTs show an increase in cases reported or enquiries made by women on domestic violence, with the SPC-supported Tonga Legal Aid Centre having 227 clients in less than one year of operationCo-operating legal aid centre with training and mentoring, public education to womenFEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tonga05. Gender equalityChange in attitude16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategiesa re strengthenedNational gender policies updated or passed in 4 PICTs SPC provided significant technical input into these policiesCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Tonga05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.3 Strengthened capacity of governments to apply HR and GE in priority national development issues8 policies incorporate human rights or gender equality in their review/ developmentSPC provided some technical input into these policiesFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategiesa re strengthened2 regional policies reviewed or developed with SPC's input (State of Pacific Youth Report, Regional Cultural Strategy)SPC provided significant technical input into these policiesRegional (All PICTS)17. Partnerships for the goalsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentLRD2 land-use plans drafted and validated with participation from communitiesLed participatory assessment and raised community awarenessFiji, Vanuatu15. Life on landChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.1 More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitments5 PICTs submitted Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) reportsTechnical input into draft, coaching sessions, coordinationFederated States of Micronesia, Palau, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Tonga16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.1 CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for their human rightsCivil society in 3 PICTs submitted CEDAW 'shadow' reportsTechnical input into draft, coaching sessions, coordinationCook Islands, Marshall Islands, Samoa16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.1 CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for their human rightsCivil society in one PICT submitted CRC 'shadow' reportTechnical input into draft, coaching sessions, coordinationSolomon Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.1 CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for their human rightsCivil society in one PICT submitted CRPD 'shadow' reportTechnical input into draft, coaching sessions, coordinationVanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.1 More PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation8 PICTs showing a planned approach to implementing domestic violence or family protection legislation Drafting of implementation plan, costing, training, consultation, coordinationFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategiesa re strengthened7 PICTs showing a planned approach to domestic violence and family protection implementationTechnical input, training, consultationFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.1 More PICs have ratified, implemented and tracked progress against regional and international human rights commitments8 PICTs undertaking UN Treaty/UPR implementation planningDrafting of implementation plan, costing, training, consultation, coordinationFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.2 More PICs have established human rights coordination or monitoring mechanisms5 PICTs scoping or establishing a national human rights institution, which provides independent guidance and advice on human rights issuesTechnical input into scoping, coordination, regional planing, grantsCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.2 More PICs have established human rights coordination or monitoring mechanisms5 PICTs have active national human rights committees, which are cross-government committees that oversee national human rights commitments Technical input, coordinationFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDP/RRRT3.2 More schools and communities promote HR, GE and EVAW2 PICTs developed social citizenship / human rights curriculumsCo-design of curriculaMarshall Islands, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDP/RRRT3.2 More schools and communities promote HR, GE and EVAW2 PICTs implemented social citizenship / human rights curriculumsAdvise into curriculaKiribati, Vanuatu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social developmentFSM, RMI and Palau Social Security Administrations joined forces with statistics and gender counterparts to analyse formal sector employment through a gender perspective, including deriving gender wage gaps (gross earnings) for the first timeDevelopment of publication, technical inputFSM, Palau, Marshall Islands16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in knowledge2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT/SDPjoint result9 civil society networks are making progress towards objectives of human rights campaigns or participating in high-level meetings with government and businessTraining, mentoring, small grants, technical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Regional (All PICTS)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPadded3 new rural youth business associations established through support from Youth @Work Guidance and coordinationSolomon Islands08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPWomen, youth and socially excluded people build economic assets75 females and 122 males started their own business (mostly piggery or poultry agri-businesses) through Youth@WorkYouth at Work is an SPC programmeSolomon Islands08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPadded44% (194) of youth in Youth@Work have completed internships and continued in employmentYouth at Work is an SPC programmeSolomon Islands08. Decent work and economic growthChange in practice2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.2 Justice service providers understand their obligations under DV/FP legislation and are more responsive to the needs of womena nd girls65 clients of Tonga Legal Aid Centre received protection orders for cases of domestic violenceSPC co-runs centre and provides training and mentoringTonga05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.2 Justice service providers understand their obligations under DV/FP legislation and are more responsive to the needs of womena nd girlsSolomon Islands judiciary issued 10 interim protection orders in 2018, the first orders since the Family Protection Act was passed in 2014Judiciary part of SPC pilot programme, provides intensive training and mentoringSolomon Islands05. Gender equalityChange in practice16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social development3 gender mainstreaming toolkits developedDeveloped by SPCFederated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Marshall Islands05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRTadded1 video on culture, faith and violence against women in the Pacific producedDeveloped by SPCRegional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRTadded1 reference guide developed for use by the judiciary when adjudicating cases of domestic violenceDeveloped by SPCRegional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPKnowledge and tools are generated to advance social development3 PICTs compiled and produced ‘Gender Equality, Where Do We Stand?’ publications Developed by SPCMarshall Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu05. Gender equalityOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDP/LRD/FAMEjoint result9 gender assessments (and associated reports) conducted on fisheries, agriculture, rural development and climate changeConducted and produced by SPCFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput13. Climate Action2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT1.3 Strengthened capacity of governments to apply HR and GE in priority national developmetn issues1169 government officials received technical support in human rights/good governance standardsTraining, mentoring, technical input, coaching, membership on committees from SPCFiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional policy is more GESI and culturally responsiveCentral agencies in 4 PICTs receiving assistance on gender mainstreamingTechnical assistanceFederated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Palau05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDP/RRRTjoint result10 PICTs assisted on monitoring, reporting and implementing national and international gender/human rights commitmentsTechnical input, coordination, writing, coaching and trainingCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPSPC and sectoral programmes are more GESI and culturally responsive In 3 PICTs, gender assessments of fisheries sector were conductedTechnical assistance, report productionFiji, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPSPC and sectoral programmes are more GESI and culturally responsive 3 PICTs received technical input on gender / climate change considerationsTechnical assistanceFederated States of Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands05. Gender equalityOutput13. Climate Action2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPSPC and sectoral programmes are more GESI and culturally responsive In 5 PICTs, gender assessments of agriculture were conducted Technical assistance, report productionFiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional mechanisms are in place for strengthening GESI and cultural responsivenessRegional Cultural Strategy Technical Working Group supported with monitoring and evaluation framework Development of framework, faciltation, organisationRegional (All PICTS)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPMore government officials have capacity in GESI and cultural analysis7 PICTs received technical assistance to develop gender statistics publicationsTechnical input, training, mentoringFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga 05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPMore government officials have capacity in GESI and cultural analysis6 PICTs received technical assistance on gender statistics queries related to census, surveys and publicationsTechnical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthenedTechnical input into 2 regional publications (SDG report and UN Women 10-year strategy)Technical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPMore government officials have capacity in GESI and cultural analysis7 PICTs received technical assistance in gender, youth and cultural analysisTechnical input, trainingCook Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Regional (All PICTS). 05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.1 More PICs are implementing, resourcing and monitoring DV/FP legislation196 government officials received technical assistance in domestic violence and family protection legislationTraining Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.2 Justice service providers understanding their obligations under DV/FP legislation209 justice service providers received technical assistance around their roles and responsibilities relating to domestic violence and family protection legislationTechnical input, training, mentoringFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDP/RRRTjoint resultTraining, mentoring and technical assistance provided to 36 civil society networks on influencing decision-making and advocating on issues, including gender equality, youth development, climate change, violence against women, and disability rightsTraining, mentoring, small grants, technical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, Regional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.1 CSOs have increased capacity to monitor and advocate for their human rightsTraining, mentoring and technical assistance to 3 groups representing interests of LGBTQI persons Training, mentoring, small grants, technical inputFederated States of Micronesia, Vanuatu, Regional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPWomen, youth and socially excluded people build economic assetsTechnical assistance to 5 business and entrepreneurship networks related to women's economic empowerment, youth employment and youth entrepreneurshipTraining, mentoringFederated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT3.2 More schools and communities promote HR, GE and EVAWCommunity outreach on human rights and gender equality in churches, outer islands and other settings in 6 PICTs Public education, training, publicityFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.3 Women have increased knowledge and agency to access justice3801 people sensitised on domestic violence and family protection legislation Public education, training, publicityFederated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentRRRT2.3 Women have increased knowledge and agency to access justice43 community facilitators trained to support access to justice for domestic violence survivorsTraining and mentoringSolomon Islands05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthened2 regional cultural coordination mechanisms supported (Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture coordination committee and Regional Cultural Strategy Technical Working Group) Coordination, technical inputRegional (All PICTS)16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsOutput2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional GE, youth and cultural development strategies are strengthened3 regional coordination mechanisms supported (Pacific Women research reference group, Pacific regional portal, CROP Gender Working Group)Technical inputRegional (All PICTS)05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO6: Social developmentSDPNational and regional mechanisms are in place for strengthening GESI and cultural responsiveness2 PICT gender accountability mechanisms supportedTechnical inputSolomon Islands, Tonga05. Gender equalityOutput16. Peace, justice and strong institutions2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityFAME3.2 Provide technical and analytic support for aquaculture to support production and economic sustainabilityImproved food security from the production and home consumption of farmed fish; political recognition of the importance of aquaculture in contributing to food security and livelihoods in many of the participating countries, leading to improved political and financial support for aquaculture development. SPC provided support to community-based aquaculture farmers through ACIAR project FIS/2012/076Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa and Vanuatu02. Zero hungerImpact2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional levelAdditional PICTs have established functioning national multi-sectoral NCD committees or have national NCD initiatives chaired/led by ministers/parliamentarians/high-level politicians. Provided technical support for the development of Terms of Reference for Fiji national NCD Committee. Provided technical support in conducting Fiji parliamentarian workshop for NCD, and NCD interventions following the workshop.Guam, Tonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in attitude2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD3 health staff had improved skills and knowledge after attending training on ‘NCD and law’Provided techinial support to the NCD and law training. Guam, Tonga, Niue03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD25 health staff had improved skills and knowledge after attending training on diabetesConducted diabetes and risk factors training workshop for health staff in RMI. RMI03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD25 health staff trained on NCD risk factors. Participants scored 45% in the pre-test and 65% in the post-testConducted NCD training fo health staff and primary health care workers.Niue03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDBuild capacity and knowledge for effective implementation and action to address NCD, NCD risk factors, childhood obesity15 youth participated in training on ‘NCDs and youth’ as part of the Wake Up! project, developing strategies for awareness raising through social media and art Provided technical support for the workshops for parliamentarians in Cook islands and Fiji. Conducted NCD and youth training workshop for Fiji, Cook Islands, Tonga, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna. Fiji, Cook Islands, Tonga, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna. 03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technicalInformation on 2,163 CePACT accessions is now available on Genesys, the Global Gateway to Genetic Resources, where germplasm accessions from genebanks around the world can be easily found and orderedGenesys updated with information on accessions avaialbe at CePaCTRegional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technicalNewly established Seed Centre promotes community resilience and food security with over 7 kg of assorted seeds made available to 6 villages in 'Eua for rehabilitation following Tropical Cyclone Gita LRD established a seed centre in Hango Agricultural College in 2017 and seeds saved supported TC Gita rehabilitation with over 7Kg of assorted seeds distributed to 6 villages in EuaTonga02. Zero hungerChange in practice 2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDStrengthened policy, legislation and enforcement in all relevant sectorsTobacco legislation approvedProvided advocacy and technical support for the legislation development Wallis and Futuna03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDStrengthened policy, legislation and enforcement in all relevant sectorsIncreased taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages endorsedProvided advocacy and technical support to increase taxation on SSB. Fiji03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDStrengthened policy, legislation and enforcement in all relevant sectors3 additional PICTs have endorsed, and demonstrated implementation of Pacific guidelines for healthy livingProvided revised Pacific guidelines for healthy living, and technical assistance to develop Niue guideline. Niue, Tokelau and Tonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDEnhanced multisectoral engagement, collaboration and networki2 additional PICTs are implementing NCD plans in collaboration with stakeholdersProvided technical support for the development of national NCD plans and implementation of the plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholdersTonga, Guam03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD6 additional collaborative NCD initiatives are strengthening engagement of key stakeholders at regional and country level Provided techcial and financial support to implement NCD initiatives engaged by key stakeholders including partner agencies at both regional and national level. Regional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD Strengthen capacity, knowledge for effective implementation and action9 additional PICTs strengthened NCD implementation at national or subnational levels using SPC-trained staff and SPC health promotion and education resourcesConducated training at both regional and national level. Provided health promotion and education resources to help PICTs to implement NCD intervention and awareness campaigns at national and sub-national levelsWallis & Futuna, French Polynesia, Nauru, Vanuatu, Tokelau, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDIncreased accountability, research, M&E and surveillance9 PICTS demonstrated use of the MANA dashboard to guide NCD-related decision-making Chaired MANA coordination team; contributed in developing MANA Dashboard indicators; facilitated in obtaining endorsement of MANA Dashboards from HoH and PHMM; led in completing MANA Dashboards for NC, FP, W&F, Nauru, Tonga, Niue, SI, Kiribati and PNG; Led in collating endorsed Dashboards and producing a consolidated report; led in presenting key findings of MANA Dashboards at both regional and national NCD events. Niue, Nauru, Tonga, Wallis & Futuna, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Solomon islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDBuild capacity and knowledge for effective implementation and action to address NCD, NCD risk factors, childhood obesity12 PICTs have strengthened diabetes associations and are using Pacific Diabetes Association survey findings to improve decision-making and monitor progress. Led in conducting Pacific diabetes assoication survey to understand current status with the aim to help strengthen the associations to effeceively address diabetes as part of stakeholders mobilisation. American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu and Cook Islands, Nauru 03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technicalTowards establishing CePaCT as an area of excellence, a final business plan and draft investment plan were completed and two new standard operating procedures for distribution and conservation submitted to the Crop Trust for audit Sourcing of external experts (Dr Andreas Ebert) to help guide the development of SOP process. All (9) senior CePaCT staffs involved in capacity building sessions and the development of the 11 SOPs now identified for CePaCT.Regional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDDevelop and strengthen national and regional capacity in land, agriculture and forestry to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters, through a multi-sectoral and integrated team approach.7 breadfruit field varieties established in tissue culture at CePaCTProject progress reportRegional (All PICTS)13. Climate actionOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technical2183 accessions of food crops (taro (Alocasia, Cyrtosperma and Xanthosoma), banana, bele, breadfruit, cassava, ginger, pandanus, pineapple, potato, sandalwood, sugar cane, sweet potato, yam and vanilla) safely conserved at CePaCT in both in vitro and field collectionsSecuring resources for the ongoing conservation of the region's key crops in Fiji and supporting regional efforts for national conservation of genetic diversity through the Pacific Agircultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN).Regional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technical2570 banana, breadfruit, pineapple and sweet potato plants made available for use by Ministry of Agriculture to support food security and market access effortsSPC provided materials as well as relevant technical information on handling and acclimatization.Fiji02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technical80 sweet potato, 20 cassava and 100 swamp taro plants made available for use by Ministry of Agriculture to build food security and climate resilience CePaCT provided the tissue culture plants for distribution to Tuvalu under the FAO Soil Health project. Provision of sterile and pathogen tested plant materials as well as relevant supporting documentation for transplanting and acclimatization stages to ensure maximum survival of plantlets.Tuvalu02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technicalTo support development of resilient and nutritious crop diversity, CePaCT made 340 sterile in vitro plantlets of sweet potato, yam and breadfruit available to the International Atomic Energy Agency for irradiation purposesUnder a new collaboration with SPC- IAEA on 'mutation breeding' to support food and nutrition security in the light of Climate change, pests and diseases and to combat high NCDs in the region, CePaCT provided these materials for irradiation purposes Regional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technical2500 accessions of banana, sweet potato, pineapple and ginger made available to Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests, with 500 banana seedlings evaluated and distributed to Hango Agricultural College for access by 6 villages in 'Eua IslandLRD through CePaCT distributed 2500 accessions of banana, sweet potato, pineapple and ginger to Tonga Ministry of Agriculture Food and Forestry (MAFF) and with support of LRD evaluated the banana varieties and distributed 500 seedlings to Hango Agricultural College for bulking for ease of access to 6 villages in Eua Island. They are currently being bulked (mass mulitiplied) at Hango.Tonga02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technical adviceTo enhance fruit production and post-harvest handling systems, breadfruit surveys were completed in 3 PICTs and molecular studies on the varieties found were carried out at the University of the Sunshine Coast, AustraliaTowards investigating the genetic diversity of breadfruit, SPC conducted a Breadfruit survey in Vanuatu/Samoa/Fiji and leaf samples from Vanuatu and Samoa were taken to USC (University of Sunshine Coast) for DNA extraction and analysis.CePaCT staffs also received training on grafting techniques and are currently multiplying in vitro breadfruit plants for planting out to continue approach grafting experiments. Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityLRDSupporting PICTS to become more food secure through policy processes, research & development and the provision of scientific and technicalTo support the availability and accessibility of crop diversity, CePaCT has completed virus testing on 26% of all accessions; 224 yam accessions were tested for badnavirusActing Virologist hired to fast track the huge backlog of virus indexing activities of the Centre. Regional (All PICTS)02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityFAME2.5 Strengthen and expand CEAFM and support the implementation of the ‘New Song for Coastal Fisheries’ strategy across the region A pilot study involving 100 households tested a quantitative tool to assess the nutritional adequacy of local diets and contribution of community-based food production to diets SPC-FAME & SPC-PHD. Management of quantative component (fieldwork, data management). Full project in collaboration with USP, University of Cambridge, University of the West Indies, University of Exeter and others. Donor: Global Challenges Research Fund, through the UK Medical Research CouncilFiji02. Zero hungerOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityFAME4.2 Improve fish handling practices and promote value-added marine products8 FADs deployed (7 in Vanuatu and 1 in Cook Islands)FAME - CFPCook Islands, Vanuatu02. Zero hungerOutput14. Life below water2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD15 health staff received data management trainingNot availableFrench Polynesia03. Good health and well-beingOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional levelTechnical support provided for workshop for Cook Islands MPs on NCDs, and for NCD interventions following the workshopNot availableCook Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional levelTechnical support provided for conduct of Guam national NCD collaboration meeting attended by high-level government officials and politicians, and for NCD interventions following the meetingNot availableGuam03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional levelAdvocacy and technical support provided for implementation of a national NCD plan, national diabetes conference, and ongoing interventions Not availableTonga03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHDImproved political leadership and ownership at national and regional levelTechnical and funding support provided for Tokelau NCD Summit and RMI high-level multi-sectoral NCD workshop, and for NCD interventions following the summit/workshop Not availableMarshall Islands, Tokelau03. Good health and well-beingOutput2018 DO7: Non-Communicable Diseases and food securityPHD# of PICTs covered have improved knowledge of LQMS and awareness of LQMS assessment results Participants in laboratory quality management training improved their knowledge and skillsPHD conducted Laboratory Qulaity Management Trainings (LQMS) trainingsKiribati, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHD# of laboratory staff from each PICT where IATA training was conducted meeting the required pass mark and recognised as a certified IATA shipperAt least 2 laboratory staff from each of 7 PICTs where International Air Transport Association (IATA) training was conducted met the required pass mark and are recognised as certified IATA shippersPHD conducted IATA certification training for PICT lab techniciansNauru, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Fiji, Niue03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDNumber of countries with functional EpiNetEpiNet teams from 4 PICTs improved their understanding of roles and responsibilities during a disease outbreak, and learned how to respond in an effective and coordinated mannerConducted a training for Epi-Net teamsAmerican Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDNo. of PICTs with improved knowledge and skills for managing outbreaks15 PICTs participated in a regional outbreak simulation exercise, with participants demonstrating improved knowledge and skills for managing outbreaksPHD conducted outbreak simulation exercisesRegional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDWhether of not a directory of services that partners can offer in the event of outbreaks is available to PICTs before the end of 2018PICTs can now consult a directory of services provided by partner organisations and individuals during public health and climate change health-related emergenciesPHD has developed, disseminated and will continually update the directory of services that partner organisations & individuals can offer during emergenciesRegional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in knowledge2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDKPI 8.1.1b: Number of PICTs supported (with assistance from SPC PHD) that have implemented their up-to-date public health surveillance and response policy or plan(s)4 PICTs using updated public health surveillance plans for surveillance and disaster responsePHD provided technical input into the updating of the surveillance; disaster & response plans.Guam, Vanuatu, Federated States of Micronesia, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDNumber of PICTs that have established functional surveillance units17 PICTs now have functional public health surveillance units(a) Country level assessments of surveillance units/systems. The identified gaps and weaknesses form the basis of action-oriented recommendations. (b) DDM trainingsRegional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHD% of PICTs supported that demonstrate functional enhanced surveillance system during mass gatherings or post-disaster situationsSuccessful conduct of enhanced mass gathering surveillance during 9th Micronesian Games – 3rd example of effective mass gathering surveillance since 2016Training on enhanced surveillance for mass gatherings conducted by PHD's lab team and epidemiologists ; setting up systems for enhanced surveillance in collaboration with partners, TA during the mass gatherings - All this was done in 2018 In Yap for the 9th Micronesian GamesFederated States of Micronesia03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDProportion of PICTs that post situation reports on PacNet in comparison to outbreaks/virus circulation reported67% of PICTS experiencing outbreaks posted situation reports directly on PacNet compared to 35% in 2016, and 73% in 2017 PHD provides and maintain an online platform for PICTs to share and discuss information about epidemic outbreaksRegional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDNumber (and %) of PICTs that have up-to-date public health emergency preparedness and response plansAll PICTs confirmed receiving and adopting or adapting updated Pacific Outbreak Manual for their local use Supported the updating of the Pacific Outbreak Manual in collaboration with WHO and then disseminated copies to PICTsRegional (All PICTS)03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDKPI 8.1.1c: Number of PICTs supported (with assistance from SPC PHD) that have implemented their updated national infection prevention and control guidelines3 PICTs are using updated or adapted regional Infection Prevention and Control guidelinesRegional Infection, Prevention & Control Guidelines (IPC) updated. PHD funded a consultant to update the guidelines and conduct stakeholder consultationsVanuatu, Tonga, Tuvalu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responsePHDProportion of PICTs where LQMS assessments & training were conducted doing annual self-assessments and external assessments.2 PICTs have taken steps to address gaps in their laboratory quality management systems related to quality control and process improvement, identified in SPC-led assessments, and now have capacity to conduct annual self-assessmentsThe LQMS assessments conducted by PHD identified gaps in country's lab quality management systems. PHD then presented recommendations for addressing the gaps.Kiribati, Vanuatu03. Good health and well-beingChange in practice2018 DO8: Public health surveillance and responseEQAP# PICTs receiving IATA certification training maintaining their capacity to ship specimen overseas7 PICTs are sustaining their capacity to ship lab specimens for further testing overseas PHD conducted IATA certification training for PICT lab techniciansNauru, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Fiji, Niue, Nauru03. Good health and well-beingOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPTraining and advisory support to enhance and maintain the quality of the regional qualification (South Pacific Seventh Form Certificate, SPFSC)Students were awarded South Pacific Form Seven Certificates, which enable entry to tertiary institutions or work placements SPC is the awarding authority for the qualification; it collated enrolment information, internal assessment results and final exam results; and provided students with Result Notices and qualification certificates.Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationImpact2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPPrepare and present high quality regionally significant research leading to the EQAP research unit recognized by international research communityIncreased awareness of importance of research in informing Ministry of Education decisionsResearch network gatheringCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Palau04. Quality EducationChange in attitude2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPPrepare and present high quality regionally significant research leading to the EQAP research unit recognized by international research communityVaka Pasifiki Education Conference showcased EQAP’s role as a leader in the region in collaboration with USPNot availableRegional (All PICTS)04. Quality EducationChange in attitude2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPNational and regional benchmarks and enabling policies in place to improve education systems' performance24 education officials in 7 PICTs have enhanced awareness of SABER (Systems Approach for Better Education Results) processes and tools for teacher quality.Knowledge building products in the adaptation and application of SABER World Bank tools to carry out policy assessment Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills baselines established for the region and all countries38 assessment officers in 3 PICTs were trained in developing national literacy and numeracy tests SPC provided technical input into knowledge building products for development and implementation of literacy and numeracy instruments to monitor national status in literacy/numeracy for Tokelau, Fiji and TuvaluFiji, Tokelau, Tuvalu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPImproved teacher and principal accountability in PICTs24 participants from 7 PICTs received training on roles and responsibilities of instructional leaders in improving teaching and learningKnowledge building products in raising awareness on the important roles of instructional leaders in influencing learning and teaching in schools Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPNational and regional benchmarks and enabling policies in place to improve education systems' performance15 senior officers of the Ministry of Education received training on education policy development, increasing their understanding (awareness) of matters for consideration when developing policiesKnowledge building product for development of education policiesTonga04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPInterventions to address identified areas of challenge in literacy and numeracy are implemented.Capacity of national primary curriculum officers to unpack existing curriculum content and learning outcomes to clearly reflect expected student skills was enhancedSPC provided feedback on documents provided from 12 national curriculum officers that guided them through the unpacking process, resulting in the review of primary curriculum documents.Nauru, Samoa, Kiribati04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPPrepare and present high quality regionally significant research leading to the EQAP research unit recognized by international research communityCapacity of Ministry of Education research units to conduct, manage and use research further developedResearch network gatheringCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Palau04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPTraining and advisory support in the development of curriculum and assessment component Technical support to Sangam Nursing Council, Labasa, for curriculum and assessment development, enabling development of quality-assured course outlines in nursing. Extended EQAP's skills to a new professional area – curriculum writing for nursing coursesSPC provided the technical expertise in curriculum and assessment development through the inputs of Professional Officers, enabling the development of course outlinesFiji04. Quality EducationChange in knowledge2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countries30 experts in literacy and numeracy from 15 PICTs collaborated to select and refine items for 2018 PILNA instruments, with selection based on evidence from a field trial30 officers from 15 PICTs trained on reviewing field trial results and selecting items for inclusion in final instruments. Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPTraining and advisory support to enhance and maintain the quality of the regional qualification (South Pacific Seventh Form Certificate, SPFSC)PacSIMS (Pacific Schools Information Management System), developed by SPC, has improved student enrolment and registration processes, fee capture, assessment processes and reporting capabilities. EQAP IT Team (Not SPC IT) designed, developed, implement and maintain this web application that is hosted on a cloud platform, and is currently used across 5 countries.Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAP6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and adviceIndependent final evaluation of Pacific Fisheries Training Programme (PFTP) in 2018 found that the extent to which participants applied learning from PFTP-funded training 1–2 years later was high – among the highest of any programme the lead evaluator has reviewedFAME - ALLRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPImproved data collection and data auditing processes to enhance education data quality8 officers are now able to use PacSIMS for national examsCapacity building of PICTs in the use of the Pacific School Information Systems (PacSIMS)Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPSupport the development and implementation of quality assurance systems in higher education1 institution, 5 qualifications and 2 micro-qualifications accredited on Pacific Qualifications FrameworkDocumentation and publication of QA guidelines and procedures. Training on QA processes.Kiribati04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countries15 PICTs successfully implemented 2018 PILNA protocols SPC trained and supported school coordinators and test supervisors from the 15 countries to implement the 2018 PILNA protocols. Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countriesFiji Ministry of Education enabled to compare national literacy and numeracy assessment results with regional PILNA results, following provision of technical guidance and conversion reference Technical support was provided by SPC to the Fiji Curriculum and Assessment officers to enable the harmonization between PILNA and LANA items.Fiji04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPImproved teacher and principal accountabilities in countriesSenior officers from Kiribati and Tuvalu trained in strengthening school leader accountability processes. Teacher appraisal system in Samoa revisedSPC contributed to the training of Kiribati and Tuvalu counterparts to apply new knowledge to revise and redevelop school leaders' and teachers' standards in an effort to monitor teaching and learning effectiveness in schools. SPC reviewed the Samoa teacher performance appraisal system.Kiribati, Tuvalu, Samoa04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPTraining and advisory support to enhance and maintain the quality of the regional SPFSC (South Pacific Seventh Form Certificate) qualification17 schools and Year 13 teachers and school leaders in 5 PICTs were supported in implementing 2018 cycle of South Pacific Form Seven Certificate, contributing to enhanced systems in these schools and improved teaching SPC provided technical support (communications, documentations, visits by professional officers, and training workshops) to Ministries of Education, school leaders and teachers in the named countries to quality assure the SPFSC processes within their schools. Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationChange in practice2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPPrepare and present high quality regionally significant research leading to the EQAP research unit recognized by international research communityEstablished Regional Network for Educational Research as a platform to support national research units of Ministries of Education and promote use of research to inform decision-makingSPC was successful in the establishment of a Regional Network for Educational Research as a research platform for supporting national research bodies to do research to inform decision makingCook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Palau04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPImproved data collection and data auditing processes to enhance education data qualityEducation officers' capacities to carry out policy data integration enhanced, enabling them to use education data to inform decisions SPC contributed technical expertise and system building products relevant to policy data integration for informed decision makingKiribati04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPInterventions to address identified areas of challenge in literacy and numeracy are implemented.Year 11 subject syllabuses and prescriptions for 13 subjects finalised, as part of package of support for development of outcomes-based curriculum for Years 11–13 to improve teaching and learningSPC provided the technical expertise through Professional Officers who supported  the curriculum writing team in Vanuatu, comprising 16 officersVanuatu04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPTechnical support to enhance the quality of national qualificationsContributed to development of high-quality examination papers for national examinations in 5 PICTs. Quality-assured scoring of student scripts provided to Vanuatu and Solomon IslandsSPC provided the technical expertise from Professional Officers in examination paper development, as well as engaged contracted who were trained and mentored to be examiners and scorers.Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPNational and regional benchmarks and enabling policies in place to improve education systems' performanceTuvalu National Assessment Policy reviewed and draft revised policy produced. Capacity of Tuvalu officers to analyse and review policies enhancedSPC provided technical support for educational policy analysis, policy review and developmentTuvalu04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPImproved data collection and data auditing processes to enhance education data quality3 data quality assessment framework (DQAF) country reports produced, presented and received by senior management teams of Ministries of Education in 3 PICTs. DQAF mission to Solomon Islands completed SPC contributed the system building expertise and products during the workshops that enabled the creation of DQAFsPapua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAP5.2 Facilitate information management and circulationSupported the development of a Teachers Resource Kit on Fisheries –third such kit developed by SPC in partnership with national administrations (Cook Islands in 2014, Vanuatu in 2016)FAME - CFPKiribati05. Gender equalityOutput14. Life below water2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPNational and regional benchmarks and enabling policies in place to improve education systems' performanceKiribati National Assessment Policy review identified scope and extent of implementation at all levels System building products developed for benchmarking policies on educational assessment and quality teachingKiribati04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countriesIn 2018 EQAP achieved level of technical capacity required to independently manage large-scale assessment process. UNESCO Institute for Statistics now recognises Y6 PILNA as a measure of SDG 4.1.1 reporting SPC collaborated with ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) to raise the quality and standards of PILNA to meet international standards of large-scale tests.Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countriesPILNA 2018 administered in 15 PICTs with 38,000 pupils in Year 4 and 6 participatingSPC provided technical and financial resources to support countries administer and implement PILNA in 2018.Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Vanuatu04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAPLiteracy, Numeracy and Life Skills levels are monitored for the region and all countriesSISTA (Solomon Islands Standardised Test of Achievement) was administered in 2017, and reported in 2018 with SPC's technical support Technical support provided to the Ministry of Education, Human Resource and Development (MEHRD) of Solomon Is for analysing and reporting of Solomon Is large-scale test - SISTA (Solomon Is Standardized Test of Achievement) 2017Solomon Islands04. Quality EducationOutput2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAP6.1 Design, deliver and quality assure regional vocational training in fisheries143 participants (135 males, 8 female) completed training as part of the Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer (PIRFO) programme (observer training, observer trainees and longline observers).FAME - OFPRegional (All PICTS)08. Decent work and economic growthOutput14. Life below water2018 DO9: Education qualityEQAP6.2 Enhance capacity development in science, technology, data management, analysis and advice47 participants (44 males, 3 females) undertook Certificate IV in training, evaluation and assessment run by PIRFO in partnership with USP FAME - CFPRegional (All PICTS)14. Life below waterOutput2018