Australia Assists deployee Talei is a Communications Advisor with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in Fiji, supporting national and local leadership’s capacity to communicate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and sustainable energy opportunities across the Pacific.

Australia Assists deployee Talei is a Communications Advisor with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), and supports national and local leadership’s capacity to communicate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and sustainable energy opportunities across the Pacific.

Cultural Intelligence: Explore how the visible and invisible aspects of culture influence negotiations. Learn how to grow your personal CQ for greater impact. Facilitator: Professor Caitlin Byrne, Griffith University. Speakers: - Amanda Gorely, Australia's inaugural Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation. - James Larsen, Climate Coordinator, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. - Sinead Clifford, Assistant Director, Development Communications and Partnerships Section. This is the first session of the Skilled Negotiator Speaker Series, which took place on 8 July 2021. This is an audio only file, available for accessibility and may be easier for staff at STOs, at post, and those working remotely to stream. Note this is a WebEx recording, therefore audio quality may vary.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. I This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone. This project is supporting the community members of Kasavu better access to markets, schools and health care services

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. I This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone. This project is supporting the community members of Kasavu better access to markets, schools and health care services

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. I This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone. This project is supporting the community members of Kasavu better access to markets, schools and health care services

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. I This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone. This project is supporting the community members of Kasavu better access to markets, schools and health care services

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. In Viti Levu, nine strategically located bridges are undergoing upgrades for increased climate resilience. These bridges include: Bulu Bridge, Korovou Bridge, Matewale Crossing, Tavualevu Bridge, Velovelo Bridge, Vuniyasi Bridge, Waidalice Bridge, Wainawi Bridge, and Yaqara Bridge. This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone. These upgrades are helping school children in wanibuku access better transportation to and from school.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is presenting a webinar for interested contractors to learn about Australia’s international development priorities and ways to engage and partner with the new International Development Program. The session is intended for existing and potential contractors and participation from around the world is encouraged. Participants will hear from key DFAT staff working on Australia’s International Development Policy and its implementation. This includes areas of Climate Change, Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion, First Nations, Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Assistance. The webinar will also feature information on upcoming opportunities.

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Australia Assists deployee Ahmed works with OCHA to design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools, and consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis, including compiling and updating available GIS data. Ahmed ensures that information activities related to the drought response across the Somali, Oromia, SNNP and the South West Regions of Ethiopia are coordinated. Ahmed is currently working remotely, and is based in Germany.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed works with OCHA to design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools, and consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis, including compiling and updating available GIS data. Ahmed ensures that information activities related to the drought response across the Somali, Oromia, SNNP and the South West Regions of Ethiopia are coordinated. Ahmed is currently working remotely, and is based in Germany.

Australia Assists deployee Greg is a Project Coordinator with Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority’s, and supports the organisation in their mission to ensure that vulnerable communities are reached during natural disasters, given global and regional challenges with climate change. Greg works to support the Authority’s plan to build more fire stations across both of Samoa’s main islands, which will significantly address the issue of responding on time given the long distances between the existing fire stations. (L to R) Assistant Commissioner Matofai, Manager of Corporate Services Tauiliili, RedR Regional Manager Koila Costello, Commissioner Tanuvasa, and Project Engineer Greg Blaze.

Australia Assists deployee Greg is a Project Coordinator with Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority’s, and supports the organisation in their mission to ensure that vulnerable communities are reached during natural disasters, given global and regional challenges with climate change. Greg works to support the Authority’s plan to build more fire stations across both of Samoa’s main islands, which will significantly address the issue of responding on time given the long distances between the existing fire stations. (L to R) Assistant Commissioner Matofai, Manager of Corporate Services Tauiliili, RedR Regional Manager Koila Costello, Commissioner Tanuvasa, and Project Engineer Greg Blaze.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.