IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System
Medium Sized Project
Project Implementation Plan
Nov. 9, 2006
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Introduction
The Inception Meeting for the IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) project
was held from July 16- 20, 2006 in Tripoli, Libya. The main result of the Inception Meeting was
reaching a common agreement and understanding on project implementation as reflected in the main
output of the meeting: the Nubian Project Implementation Plan (PIP.) This Nubian PIP wil serve as
the basis for project implementation during the course of the project. The Executing Agency, project
management and 4 NSAS countries wil be able to use the PIP as the basis for initiating the
implementation of the respective activities in the 5 project components. The time line and specific
activities included are indicative and may be modified due to implementation issues that arise during
the course of the project, provided the outcomes and general timeframe of the project are maintained.
The PIP was developed based on the IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer Medium Sized
Proposal that was endorsed by the NSAS countries and approved by the GEF in June 2005 and on the
UNDP Project Document that has been signed during 2006. Each component of the project was
discussed in the frame of the Inception Meeting and agreed upon, on a consensus basis, by the
respective meeting participants.
The GEF, via its Implementing Agency, UNDP has provided a grant of 1,000,000 USD to support
designated project activities as outlined in the MSP. The Executing Agency, the IAEA, has
commit ed 618,000 USD to support technical/scientific activities primarily to support the SADA/SAP
process (outlined in Components 1.2 and 2.2 respectively.) UNESCO, as a cooperating Agency, has
commit ed 50,000 USD as additional support for implementing Component 3 related to institutional
and legal mechanisms for the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System. The 4 NSAS countries, have
confirmed a large co-funding amount in the sum of 6,283,100 USD. This is expected to be used to
facilitate national participation, expertise as wel as national level activities such as data col ection,
synthesis, data input as wel as some of the meetings, equipment etc. needed in the overal frame of
project related activities.
The Project Steering Commit ee that was established in the Inception Meeting wil provide guidance
during project implementation. The functioning of the PSC is detailed in the PSC TOR in Annex 1 to
this PIP. Revisions to project implementation, within the boundaries of the stated outcomes, can be
discussed in the frame of PSC meetings as needed. It was agreed in the frame of the Inception
Meeting, that the TOR for the National Project Coordinators (NPC) would also be at ached to the
NPCs (see Annex 2 to this PIP.) The project manager/ chief technical advisor wil support the work of
the PSC and work directly with the respective NPCs.
Based on the initial results of this medium-sized project, demonstrated country commitment and
availability of GEF funding, a fol ow-up project could be prepared to support finalization of key
strategic activities as wel as to facilitate SAP implementation. The inter-linkage between other GEF
Focal areas, particularly climate change adaptation, as wel as biodiversity and land degradation, wil
be important factors.
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Component 1: Preparation of Shared Aquifer Diagnostic Analysis (SADA) Issuing Gaps In
Capacity and Data
Expected Outcome
The outcome of this component wil be agreement reached on a SADA and a bet er understanding of
the priority issues, threats and root causes of the NSAS.
1.1 SADA Preparation - Specific Outputs:
1.1.1 NSAS SADA/SAP Training
1.1.2 National SADA reports
1.1.3 Regional NSAS SADA Report
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
1.1.1 NSAS
SADA/SAP
Training
i. Plan and prepare for the Guidance for
IAEA sets date
Oct.- Dec.
SADA/ SAP (Strategic
preparation
and organizes
2006
Action Programme)
to be provided by training,
Training
IAEA (Nov./Dec. countries prepare
2006)
based on
guidance
provided by
IAEA and
trainers
i . Conduct the Training
UNDP/GEF
IAEA organizes
Jan./Feb.
Course
of icial Trainer/
training, expert
2007
expert
delivers
1.1.2 National
SADA
Reports
i. Establishment of National Terms of
IAEA/project
Drafts
SADA Teams
Reference for the manager/ based
preliminary
National SADA
on inputs from
Jan. 2007
Teams
the countries,
Final March.
NPCs and
2007
Oct. 2006
Regional SADA
team
i . Conduct a Stakeholder Guidance to be
IAEA and then
Nov./ Dec.
Analysis
provided,
NPCs
2006
Oct 2006
i i. Car y out National
Terms of
IAEA/PM,
March- July.
Assessments
Reference, report NPCs, countries
2007
Outline
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Output
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Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
January 2007
iv. Hold consultations with
NPCs and NSAS
On-going
key stakeholders to assure
countries
during
appropriate input into the
assessment
SADA report
process
v. Prepare Draft respective Experts
NPCs and
Aug.-Sept.
national SADA reports
respective SADA
2007
teams
vi. Conduct National
IAEA/PM
Organized by
Oct. 2007*
SADA meetings with
provides guidance NPCs,
Organized on
relevant stakeholders to
on National
backstopped by
dif erent
review SADA and initial Meetings(July/Aug IAEA/PM,
dates to
consideration of Nubian
2007),
assure PM
Vision
participation
vi . Finalize National
National SADA
NPCs & National Nov. 2007
SADA reports
teams
SADA teams
1.1.3 Regional
SADA Report
i. Drafting of the Regional Expert (s)
IAEA, NPCs and Dec. 2007
SADA report
Guidance, outline SADA team
available July
2007
i . Regional SADA meeting Facilitator, expert IAEA/PM, PSC,
Feb. 2008
(s),
NPCs
i i. Finalize regional SADA Expert (s),
NPCs and SADA March 2008
report
team, IAEA/PM,
PSC
Approach
Based on guidance provided, NSAS countries would begin preparations for SADA/SAP
implementation. Methodological guidance from the UNDP/GEF TDA (SADA)/SAP Course wil also
be used and adapted to the SADA process via the training that should be provided involving the
National Coordinators and other key SADA/SAP team members. The national project coordinators
wil lead national teams to develop national SADA reports on identified and agreed threats and related
issues. The project wil support the compilation and adoption of national SADA reports through wide
stakeholder (NGOs, experts, interest groups, academics etc.) meetings in each country. National inter-
ministerial commit ees should be involved to build consensus on important steps during the process
and should review the respective national SADA reports. Based on the 4 national SADA reports, the
regional SADA team would work to develop a draft regional SADA report. A regional meeting would
be held to assure the appropriate integration of national SADA reports into one NSAS SADA report.
The regional SADA team lead by an independent expert wil finalise the joint regional SADA report,
which would depict the outcome of the SADA process as wel as serve as the main input for the
formulation of the SAP. The requisite time frame for the SADA is estimated to be 16 months with the
SADA being initiated as early as possible in the project but al owing time to incorporate new technical
information and analysis obtained in Component 1.2.
The SADA is planned as an iterative process where feedback from national and regional levels is
incorporated to result in a comprehensive document. As a comprehensive assessment of the aquifer
resources it wil look beyond water issues at linkages with agricultural policies, the conservation and
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management of biodiversity resources, sustainable land management practices, water demand and
adaptation to climate change. In achieving that assessment, the national and regional SADA teams wil
engage with a wide range of stakeholders and professions to ensure that cross-cut ing mat ers related
to the management of water resources are highlighted and addressed.
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Diagnostic Analysis and Addressing Gaps in
Capacity and Data
1.1. SADA Preparation
1.1.1 NSAS SADA/SAP Training
i. Plan and prepare for the SADA/ SAP (Strategic Action
Programme) Training
ii. Conduct the Training Course
1.1.2 National SADA Reports
i. Establishment of National SADA Teams under the
guidance of the NPC and the Regional SADA team
draft
Final
ii. Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis
iii. Car y out National Assessments
iv. Hold consultations with key stakeholders to assure
appropriate input into the SADA report
v. Prepare Draft respective national SADA reports
vi. Conduct National SADA meetings with relevant
stakeholders to review SADA and initial consideration of
Nubian Vision
vii. Finalize National SADA reports
1.1.3 Regional SADA Report
i. Drafting of the Regional SADA report
ii. Regional SADA meeting
iii. Finalize regional SADA report
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2009
Project Outputs and Activities
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Component : Preparation of Shared Aquifer
1
Diagnostic Analysis and Addressing Gaps in
Capacity and Data
1.1. SADA Preparation
1.1.1 NSAS SADA/SAP Training
i. Plan and prepare for the SADA/ SAP (Strategic Action
Programme) Training
ii. Conduct the Training Course
1.1.2 National SADA Reports
i. Establishment of National SADA Teams under the
guidance of the NPC and the Regional SADA team
ii. Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis
iii. Car y out National Assessments
iv. Hold consultations with key stakeholders to assure
appropriate input into the SADA report
v. Prepare Draft respective national SADA reports
vi. Conduct National SADA meetings with relevant
stakeholders to review SADA and initial consideration of
Nubian Vision
vii. Finalize National SADA reports
1.1.3 Regional SADA Report
i. Drafting of the Regional SADA report
ii. Regional SADA meeting
iii. Finalize regional SADA report
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1.2 Addressing Gaps in Capacity- Specific Outputs
1.2.1 NSAS Model enhanced, NARIS
1.2.2 Nubian Baseline Report and updates
1.2.3 Regional Chemical and Isotope Database based on isotope data col ected
1.2.4 Enhanced Capacities
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
1.2.1 Peer review
report and
workshop report
i. Peer review of the NSAS
Expert
IAEA, NPCs
Oct. 2006-
model; Peer review of NARIS TORs to be
Mar. 2007
Database
circulated
i . Hold a meeting with NSAS Expert (s) IAEA, NPCs,
Dec. 2006-
model ing experts to consider
NSAS countries Mar. 2007
enhancement for the NSAS
model and their applicability,
use and practicality for regional
aquifer management
1.2.2 Nubian
Baseline Report
and updates
i. Compilation and
Expert (s) IAEA, NPCs,
(data updated
interpretation of existing
NSAS countries
in NSAS
hydrological and isotopic data
Baseline Mtg.
i . Compilation of historical data
May 2006)
about the aquifer system
Then on-going
i i. Data review and
in project
interpretation of existing
based on new
information
data col ected
iv. Identification of data gaps in
relation to priority needs for
NSAS management, flow
model, spatial sub-basins and
aquifer coverage
v. Entering new data in present
NPCs, NSAS
On-going in
or adjusted database (e.g.
countries
project as new
NARIS)
info is
available
vi. Preparation and support to Guidance IAEA, NPCs,
Jan. 2008
considering specific actions for Oct. 2007 NSAS countries
the Strategic Action Programme
(SAP) to address data gaps
vi . Fil ing other data gaps
IAEA, NPCs,
Baseline
NSAS countries Meeting (May
vi i. Compilation and updating
2006) on-going
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
of already existing data about
in project as
the aquifer system,
new data is
ix. Data review and
available
interpretation of existing
information,
x. Entering of new data into
existing databases (NARIS,)
xi. Integration of new data into
existing conceptual and
mathematical model of the
NSAS system
1.2.3 Regional
Chemical and
Isotope Database
i. Application of isotope
Support,
IAEA, NPCs,
(data updated
techniques to address specific experts,
NSAS countries
in NSAS
issues (e.g. natural recharge and equipment
Baseline Mtg.
discharge relations, inter-aquifer
May 2006)
connection, aquifer
Then on-going
contamination, and groundwater
in project
flow paths and travel time,)
based on new
· Identification of new
data col ected-
sampling points,
1st sampling
· Establishment of a
period Aug-
network for data
Dec. 2006, 2nd
col ection,
Sampling
· Undertaking quality
Programme
assurance of existing
Jan.-June 2007,
data,
on-going
· Compilation of al
according to
existing data,
sampling
· Continuous
programmes
measurement of flows,
agreed
precipitation and
thereafter
piezometric levels at
selected stations,
· Col ection of
precipitation, surface
water and groundwater
for isotope analyses,
· Evaluation of
groundwater age,
· Delineation of the
recharge and possible
discharge zones,
· Evaluation of the ef ects
caused by pumping,
· Definition of aquifer
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
flow dynamics in the
shared aquifer system,
· Recalibration of the
groundwater flow model
after the update of the
database.
i . Introduce isotope hydrology
IAEA, NPCs,
based on new
in the monitoring programme at
NSAS countries data col ected-
a regional level
1st sampling
period Aug-
· Instal ation of a isotope
Dec. 2006, 2nd
hydrology into the
Sampling
regional
monitoring
Programme
network as appropriate
Jan. 2007
· Col ection
of
June 2007 and
precipitation, surface
on-going
water and groundwater
according to
for isotope analyses at a
sampling
region-wide level.
programmes
·
agreed
i i. Col ect data and apply
Jan. 2007 and
isotope techniques to
then on-going
understand related issues
as agreed in
(evaporation rates, climatic
sampling plans
changes and land and water
interactions
· Col ection of isotope
and chemical data to
monitor micro climate
changes in the region,
· Col ection of data from
natural lakes to evaluate
estimates of evaporation,
· Continuous sampling of
groundwater and surface
water data to estimate
inflows and outflows
(aquifer water exchange)
and improve water
budget,
· Col ection of isotope
data for estimating the
impact of ir igation
return.
1.2.4 Enhanced
Capacities
i. Training courses, fel owships
IAEA, NSAS
Oct. 2006 and
etc. in Isotope Hydrology and
countries and
on-going as
groundwater assessment and
partners
agreed in the
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
management as wel as group
project
training in data interpretation
and evaluation
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2007
Project Outputs and Activities
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11
12
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10
11
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1.2 Addressing Gaps in Capacity- Specific Outputs
1.2.1 Peer review report and workshop report
i. Peer review of the NSAS model; Peer review of NARIS
Database
ii. Hold a meeting with NSAS modelling experts to
consider enhancement for the NSAS model and their
applicability, use and practicality for regional aquifer
management
1.2.2 Nubian Baseline Report and updates
i. Compilation and interpretation of existing hydrological
and isotopic data
ii. Compilation of historical data about the aquifer system
iii. Data review and interpretation of existing information
iv. Identification of data gaps in relation to priority needs
for NSAS management, flow model, spatial sub-basins
and aquifer coverage
v. Entering new data in present or adjusted database
(e.g. NARIS)
vi. Preparation and support to considering specific
actions for the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to
address data gaps
vii. Filling other data gaps
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2009
Project Outputs and Activities
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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2
3
4
5
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1.2 Addressing Gaps in Capacity- Specific Outputs
1.2.1 Peer review report and workshop report
i. Peer review of the NSAS model; Peer review of NARIS
Database
ii. Hold a meeting with NSAS modelling experts to
consider enhancement for the NSAS model and their
applicability, use and practicality for regional aquifer
management
1.2.2 Nubian Baseline Report and updates
i. Compilation and interpretation of existing hydrological
and isotopic data
ii. Compilation of historical data about the aquifer system
iii. Data review and interpretation of existing information
iv. Identification of data gaps in relation to priority needs
for NSAS management, flow model, spatial sub-basins
and aquifer coverage
v. Entering new data in present or adjusted database
(e.g. NARIS)
vi. Preparation and support to considering specific
actions for the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to
address data gaps
vii. Filling other data gaps
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Approach
The agreed approach is to: (a) identify and address missing data in the entire Aquifer needed for an
overview and bet er understanding of the NSAS, considering the cur ent expansion of new observation
wel s that are being dril ed in the aquifer area, and (b) provide priority capacity building to bring al
aquifer countries to a common level of capacity needed for the NSAS MSP. This component wil
address ef orts to increase the basic knowledge especial y in Chad and Sudan. This wil involve
training, field work (including preparatory work for dril ing,) the compilation of existing and new data
as wel as additional activities as listed in Component 2 (section 2.2). The capacity build-up wil be
implemented to complement the activities in the already ongoing IAEA RAF/8/036 project on NSAS
System.
It is important that ef orts are maximized in a joint ef ort to bring about mutual benefits and reduce costs at the
aquifer wide level. One example is by locating new observation wel s close to national borders and to address
gaps towards an even regional distribution. The gaps are mainly in the southern parts of the aquifer where
cur ent development activities are sparser. The countries under the guidance and coordination of the Joint
Authority wil define dif erent data gaps related to geographical coverage, topographical leveling, and the
continuity of the time series. They wil then balance these identified gaps against agreed criteria and identified
needs as wel as existing and planned actions for dril ing/establishing of observation wel s, isotope studies and
updating of both data bases and the aquifer model. A regional expert wil review the identified country data
gaps and reconcile and summarize the data gaps for the NSAS. The capacity gaps are mainly in Chad and
Sudan and these wil be addressed through training in isotope hydrogeology and groundwater monitoring
methodology. It is envisaged that the capacity building wil build on regional exchange and involvement in the
NSAS countries making use of existing training facilities and centres in the region.
The Executing Agency, the IAEA, wil work closely with the 4 NSAS countries as wel as, when appropriate,
(e.g.CEDARE in relation to the NARIS database) as appropriate. This sub-component is highly dependent on
each NSAS country fol owing through on agreed upon sampling campaigns in a timely manner. The project
can help provide support via overal scientific guidance, planning needed sampling, organizing analysis and
supporting interpretation, yet the success of this sub-component is highly dependent on each NSAS country
fol owing through on commitments to undertake sampling campaigns in the given timeframe. This is essential
in order to receive new data/ information to fil the critical gaps in knowledge. Furthermore, the NSAS
countries are expected to be proactive in data col ection and the input ing of data into respective Nubian
databases as part of their national co-funding commitments to the overal project.
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Component 2: Preparation of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
Expected Outcome: The outcome of this component wil be an established process, timeframe and
primary input for reaching an agreed programme of action to tackle the issues raised in the SADA.
2.1 SAP Preparation - Specific Outputs:
2.1.1 NSAS SADA/ SAP Bridging Document with NSAS Vision Statement (EcoQs) and Options
Report
2.1.2 National SAP reports
2.1.3 Regional NSAS SAP Report
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time
Responsibilitie frame
s
2.1.1
NSAS
Countries'
Vision
Statement
+ NSAS
SAP
Options
Report
i. Planning the bridging of the
Experts
NPCs,
Feb.
SADA and SAP including
- revised plan for IAEA/PM and 2008
remaining steps of the SAP
SAP development, key
(appointing the national &
Draft EcoQs, draft stakeholders to
regional SAP teams)
recommendations be determined
i . Developing Long-term Eco
(Jan. 2008)
QOs (including Nubian Vision
Statement)
i i. Brainstorming ways to at ain
the EcoQOs (regional workshop)
2.1.2
Preparing
National
SAP
Reports
i. Examination of alternatives
Experts
NPCs, IAEA March
(feasibility studies)
PM/ CTA,
- Aug.
i . Developing targets
Guidelines
2008
i i. Set Measurable indicators
( Feb. 2008)
iv. Developing short-term and
priority actions
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time
Responsibilitie frame
s
v.Agreement on the Institutional
framework (national and
regional)
vi. Drafting the National Action
Programmes
vi . (NAPs)
vi i. National SAP meetings
2.1.3
Preparing
the
Regional
SAP
report
(regional)
i. Drafting the regional
Experts
NPCs, PM,
March
Strategic Action
- Aug.
Programme (SAP)
Guidelines
2008
i . Holding the regional SAP ( Feb. 2008
meeting
i i. Finalizing the SAP
iv. Planning a Ministerial
Conference
Approach
The SAP process should be initiated by the national technical task teams, who would draw upon the
SADA findings. The SAP process would work to formulate a common "Aquifer Vision" for the NSAS
and would identify the ecological and socioeconomic objectives for the management of the NSAS.
The process addressed by national and regional SAP formulation teams wil have to involve key
participation from the top decision-making and technical levels in the respective aquifer countries.
The SAP formulation includes initial development of and agreement on objectives and targets along
with monitoring and evaluation indicators (process, stress reduction, environmental status) and should
be built on the feasibility study of the options for action and their social and financial soundness. A
key element of the SAP process is the defining of both national and regional institutional
framework(s) and policies and then mobilizing the participation and the commitment for cooperation
amongst the stakeholders at the dif erent levels. Al countries have established long-term water sector
strategic plans. For example, in Egypt, a long-term water strategy report already exists up to 2025 and
in Libya the existing National Strategic Commit ee would be involved in the SAP process. The SAP
wil be focused on the regional process under the auspices of the Joint Authority.
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2.2. Capacity- Building for SAP Development Specific Outputs
2.2.1 Capacity-building enhanced
2.2.1
Training
i. Training provided in
Exchanges, IAEA/PM, NPCs, Jan. 2007 and
relevant groundwater
Fel owships, NSAS countries then continuing as
monitoring and assessment training
and partners
planned and
techniques including:
courses
appropriate
- ground water field methods
& sampling techniques
- isotope hydrology
- model ing existing data
- GIS and remote sensing.
- F ex. & interpretation on
geophysical methods
-Locating and preparing for
the development of deep
observation wel s with
piezometers in the Chad
Section of the NSAS
Approach
Capacity building relevant to the development of the SAP, focused on Chad and Sudan, wil be car ied
out based on activities initiated in component 1.2. Capacity-building activities wil be adapted
according to the results of the SADA so as to help in developing both the SAP and for preparing for
possible fol ow-up actions emerging from the SAP. Thematic inter-linkages can also be emphasized
including climate change adaptation etc.
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2007
Project Outputs and Activities
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Component : Preparation of Strategic Action
Programme (SAP)
2.1 SAP Preparation - Specific Outputs:
2.1.1 NSAS Countries Vision Statement + NSAS SAP Options
Report
· Planning the bridging of the SADA and SAP including
remaining steps of the SAP (appointing the national &
regional SAP teams)
· Developing Long-term Eco QOs (including Nubian
Vision Statement)
· Brainstorming ways to at ain the EcoQOs (regional
workshop)
2.1.2 Preparing National SAP Reports
· Examination of alternatives (feasibility studies)
· Developing targets
· Set Measurable indicators
· Developing short-term and priority actions
· Agreement on the Institutional framework (national and
regional)
· Drafting the National Action Programmes
· (NAPs) National SAP meetings
2.1.3 Preparing the Regional SAP report (regional)
· Drafting the regional Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
· Holding the regional SAP meeting
· Finalizing the SAP
· Planning a Ministerial Conference
Capacity Building for SAP Development (with a focus
2.2 on Chad and Sudan)
2.2.1 Training
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2009
Project Outputs and Activities
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12
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2
3
4
5
6
2
Component : Preparation of Strategic Action
Programme (SAP)
2.1 SAP Preparation - Specific Outputs:
2.1.1 NSAS Countries Vision Statement + NSAS SAP Options
Report
· Planning the bridging of the SADA and SAP including
remaining steps of the SAP (appointing the national &
regional SAP teams)
· Developing Long-term Eco QOs (including Nubian
Vision Statement)
· Brainstorming ways to at ain the EcoQOs (regional
workshop)
2.1.2 Preparing National SAP Reports
· Examination of alternatives (feasibility studies)
· Developing targets
· Set Measurable indicators
· Developing short-term and priority actions
· Agreement on the Institutional framework (national and
regional)
· Drafting the National Action Programmes
· (NAPs) National SAP meetings
2.1.3 Preparing the Regional SAP report (regional)
· Drafting the regional Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
· Holding the regional SAP meeting
· Finalizing the SAP
· Planning a Ministerial Conference
Capacity Building for SAP Development (with a focus
2.2 on Chad and Sudan)
2.2.1 Training
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Component 3: Establishment/enhancement of Framework for developing the Legal and
Institutional Mechanism/ Convention for the NSAS
The outcome of this component wil be a draft agreement on framework for NSAS management.
3.1 Framework for developing the Legal and Institutional Mechanism for the NSAS- Specific
Outputs:
3.1.1 NSAS Joint Authority Meeting Report (s)
3.1.2 NSAS Legal and Institutional Planning Report
3.1.3 National Assessment Report
3.1.4 Review report on other existing legal and institutional mechanisms relevant to NSAS
management framework
3.1.5 Report on the regional NSAS legal and institutional mechanism options for enhancement
3.1.6 Draft of Institutional Legal and Institutional Framework (enhancements) as agreed upon by
NSAS countries
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
3.1.1 Joint
Authority
Meeting Report
(s)
i. Review issues related to the - Financial and Joint Authority Sept. Nov.
Joint Authority in the frame of administrative NSAS (JA) plans 2006, as
the NSAS Medium-sized project support,
meeting,
appropriate
supported by
thereafter
- Decision on IAEA
dates and
location
3.1.2 Legal and
Institutional
Component
Planning
Meeting Report
i. Conduct a meeting to review Meeting
IAEA/PM,
Jan./ March
this component (3) and specify prospectus, UNDP/GEF
in more detail next steps for
necessary
UNESCO, Joint 2007
enhancement based on
documentation Authority
involvement and informing of
sponsoring
relevant decision-makers and
4 countries
experts
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
3.1.3 National
assessment
report
i. Conduct national review of
Expert,
Countries
Draft
the existing legal & institutional National legal involve legal
Report, June
framework / mechanism
expert (as part advisor with
2007*
of the SADA experience in
could be
team),
water laws
included as
guidance
linked to SADA part of the
provided by group team,
national
UNESCO,
IAEA/PM,
SADA
March 2007 UNESCO, NPCs assessment,
and NSAS
countries, JA
Final
Report, Dec.
2007
3.1.4 Review
report on other
existing legal
and instit.
Mechanisms
relevant to
NSAS
management
i. Review report on other
Draft report UNESCO ,
June 2008
existing legal and instit.
for review
NPCs, NSAS
Mechanisms considering
countries (JA)
relevant bilateral, multilateral
agreements, instit. & legal
mechanisms, intl developments
relevant to the NSAS
management
3.1.5 Report on
the regional
legal
institutional
mechanism
options for
enhancement
i. Conduct national workshops, Background - The national Aug. 2008
i . Conduct Regional workshop documents
ministry of
to review options
provided
foreign af airs,
before the
Joint Authority,
workshops
the national
coordinators for
each countries
and UNESCO,
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
IAEA/PM,
UNDP/GEF.
3.1.6 Draft of
-
Institutional
Legal and
Institutional
Framework
(enhancements)
as agreed upon
by NSAS
countries
i. Drafting of the required texts Expert input, Appropriate
To be
for options retained, concerning draft texts
national
determined
the ar angement for four-
experts, NPCs, once
country consultation for the
JA, regional
implementat
management of the NSAS,
experts,
ion of this
UNESCO,
component
i . Convening of a national legal
IAEA PM/
begins
workshop in each country for
CTA, UNDP
discussion of proposals,
etc.
i i. Convening of inter-
governmental negotiation
sessions of empowered
representatives of the NSAS
countries,
iv. Drafting of a legal
framework & agreement on
process and content for a legal
mechanism. It is important that
this process involves the
national Ministries of Foreign
Af airs as important
stakeholders as they are usual y
the lead ministry on
international and regional
conventions and ratifications.
Approach*
The development of a joint regional NSAS framework is focused on reconciliation and harmonization
of national legal and institutional policies towards a legal aquifer mechanism/ convention and a
regional institution. The process comprises the review of the national legal, institutional and socio-
economic and environmental development policies and programmes fol owed by the drafting of an
Aquifer legal framework leading to a formal mechanism or Convention as the prelude to signature and
ratification. In view of the limited legal provisions as codified in international groundwater law, the
development of a regional legal agreement for the joint management, use and protection of this
common property forms a legal chal enge for review and application of international water law and
other legal principles for substantial legal development. Furthermore, close at ention must be paid to
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cur ent ef orts to fil in the gap at the international level concerning groundwater law. In this context,
the project wil be instrumental in laying the practical and concrete experiences in terms of
groundwater-related international laws and regulations. As a consequence, it is important to secure a
high level of commitment from the respective governments and the involvement of the national
ministries of foreign af airs as wel as al ow suf icient time and resources for this process. It wil also
be imperative to mobilize the support of an independent and international y recognized institution with
a high level of integrity, with a long record of international basin agreements and active participation
in the development of codified international groundwater law1. In this regard, it is important that
lessons be drawn and information be exchanged from other paral el GEF Aquifer projects including
the Guarani, Iul emeden and North Sahara aquifers using established networks and information
management mechanisms under IW-LEARN together with IGRAC and WHYMAP.
* The approach and thus outputs, activities, inputs etc. mayl be revised based on joint planning in the
initial stage of this project component (see Output 3.1.2 Legal and Institutional Component Planning
Meeting Report.)
___________________________________________________________________________
1 With reference to UNESCO-ISARM, currently providing technical and legal advice to the UN-ILC Special Rapporteur
responsible for the formulation of a Convention on International Groundwater Convention.
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2006
2007
Project Outputs and Activities
7 8 9 10
11
12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
3
Component: Framework for developing the Legal and
Institutional Mechanism for the NSAS
3.1.1 Joint Authority Meeting Report (s)
Review issues related to the Joint Authority in the frame
of the NSAS Medium-sized project
3.1.2 Legal and Institutional Component Planning Meeting
Report
Meeting to review component (3) and specify in more
detail next steps for enhancement and based on
involvement and informing of relevant decision-makers
and experts
3.1.3 National assessment report
National review for the existing legal & institutional
framework / mechanism
- draft report (add timing!)
- final report
3.1.4 Review report on other existing legal and instit.
Mechanisms relevant to NSAS management
Review report on other existing legal and instit.
Mechanisms considering relevant bilateral, multilateral
agreements, instit. & legal mechanisms, intl
developments relevant to the NSAS management
3.1.5 Report on the regional legal institutional mechanism
options for enhancement
National workshops, Regional workshop
3.1.6 Draft of Institutional Legal and Institutional Framework
(enhancements) as agreed upon by NSAS countries
i. Drafting of the required texts for options retained,
concerning the ar angement for four-country consultation
for the management of the NSAS,
ii. Convening of a national legal workshop in each
country for discussion of proposals,
iii. Convening of inter-governmental negotiation sessions
of empowered representatives of the NSAS countries,
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iv. Drafting of a legal framework & agreement on process
and content for a legal mechanism. It is important that
this process involves the national Ministries of Foreign
Af airs as important stakeholders as they are usually the
lead ministry on international and regional conventions
and ratifications.
2008
2009
Project Outputs and Activities
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
Component: Framework for developing the Legal and
Institutional Mechanism for the NSAS
3.1.1 Joint Authority Meeting Report (s)
Review issues related to the Joint Authority in the frame
of the NSAS Medium-sized project
3.1.2 Legal and Institutional Component Planning Meeting
Report
Meeting to review component (3) and specify in more
detail next steps for enhancement and based on
involvement and informing of relevant decision-makers
and experts
3.1.3 National assessment report
National review for the existing legal & institutional
framework / mechanism
- draft report (add timing!)
- final report
3.1.4 Review report on other existing legal and instit.
Mechanisms relevant to NSAS management
Review report on other existing legal and instit.
Mechanisms considering relevant bilateral, multilateral
agreements, instit. & legal mechanisms, intl
developments relevant to the NSAS management
3.1.5 Report on the regional legal institutional mechanism
options for enhancement
National workshops, Regional workshop
3.1.6 Draft of Institutional Legal and Institutional Framework
(enhancements) as agreed upon by NSAS countries
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i. Drafting of the required texts for options retained,
concerning the ar angement for four-country consultation
for the management of the NSAS,
ii. Convening of a national legal workshop in each
country for discussion of proposals,
iii. Convening of inter-governmental negotiation sessions
of empowered representatives of the NSAS countries,
iv. Drafting of a legal framework & agreement on process
and content for a legal mechanism. It is important that
this process involves the national Ministries of Foreign
Af airs as important stakeholders as they are usually the
lead ministry on international and regional conventions
and ratifications.
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Component 4: Project Management
Expected Outcome
The outcome of this component wil be strengthened regional / national coordination mechanism for
integrated management and rational use of the NSAS system.
Specific Outputs
4.1.1 Project Steering Commit ee
4.1.2 Project Manager/ Chief Technical Advisor (CTA)
4.1.3 Project Inter-Ministerial Commit ee
4.1.4 National Project Coordinators
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
4.1.1 Project
-
-
Steering
Commit ee
i. Establish PSC
each country IAEA Project Constituted by
i . Hold annual (or bi-
shal nominate manager/CTA Jan 2007.
annual meetings as
2-3 persons,
to organize the In operation
appropriate
(Joint
meetings
through the
and review project
Authority
period of the
documentation in progress represented by
project.
and provide guidance
at least one
Board member
per country,
plus the Exec.
Manager)
IAEA/PM,
UNDP-GEF,
UNESCO
representatives,
and other
organizations
as agreed by
PSC (TOR)
4.1.2 Project
Manager/ CTA
i. Manage project
IAEA should IAEA, NPCs
Recruited as
implementation in
publish the job
soon as
cooperation with IA
announcement
possible(Jan.
(UNDP), EA (IAEA), PSC and finalize the
2007) and
and NPCs.
recruitment
- through the
process.
period of the
project
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
4.1.3 National
Inter-
Ministerial
Commit ees
-i. Establish Inter-
- IAEA
National project - Formed Dec.
ministerial commit ees
PM/CTA
coordinators,
2006- March
i . Hold meetings as
provides
IAEA/PM
2007.
appropriate in each NSAS guidelines,
- In operation
country
NPCs organize
through the
i i. Provide feed back and at national
period of the
guidance on the
level
project,
development /
meeting in the
implementation of
respective
SADA/SAP
countries as
agreed
4.1.4 National
Project
Coordinators
i. Confirmation of National NPC job
NPCs
Sept/Oct.
Project Coordinators
description
responsible for 2006
i . Consultations as needed provided by
national
concerning project
IAEA/PM in coordination of
implementation
Sept. 2006
al national
i i. Coordination of national 4 Countries to activities
activities as required and
confirm
related to the
link to regional level
respective
project and
NPCs by Oct. input into
2006 based on regional
Terms of
processes in
Reference
cooperation
with IAEA/PM
Approach
Activities under this component would address management issues necessary to support project
implementation and hence would support the other components above as wel as the four main
objectives. The project management ar angements include the Project Manager/ Chief Technical
Advisor (CTA) supported by the Executing Agency IAEA and its administrative staf as wel as
international expertise, including qualified consultants as needed. The PM/ CTA would be responsible
for coordinating project activities on the ground (in the Aquifer region) and for reporting to the Project
Steering Commit ee (PSC) (see Annex 1) which would provide overal guidance to the project.
National Project Coordinators (NPCs) wil be responsible for the facilitating of al project related
activities at the national level. This wil also include national Inter-ministerial Commit ees (IMCs) to
ensure appropriate cross-sectoral integration at the respective national levels.
Close linkages wil be maintained with GEF support mechanisms such as the GEF IW LEARN in
order to benefit from "Lessons Learned" in other GEF International Water (IW) projects, as wel as to
assure appropriate linkages to other GEF Focal Areas e.g. Climate Change, Biodiversity, Land
Degradation etc. which may also be needed for preparing the fol ow-up ful -sized project for potential
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GEF support. Particular at ention wil be given to addressing issues related to climate change
adaptation and water resources management.
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2006
2007
Project Outputs and Activities
7 8 9 10
11
12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
4
Component: Project Management
4.1.1 Project Steering Committee
- Establish PSC
- Hold annual (or bi-annual meetings as appropriate
- review project documentation in progress and provide
guidance
4.1.2 Project Manager
- Manage day-to-day activities.
4.1.3 Inter-Ministerial Committee
- Establish Inter-minsterial commit ees
- hold meetings as appropriate in each NSAS country
- Feed back and guidance on the development /
implementation of SADA/SAP
4.1.4 National Project Coordinators
Confirmation of National Project Coordinators
-Consultations as needed concerning project
implementation
-Coordination of national activities as required and link to
regional level
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2008
2009
Project Outputs and Activities
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
Component: Project Management
4.1.1 Project Steering Committee
- Establish PSC
- Hold annual (or bi-annual meetings as appropriate
- review project documentation in progress and provide
guidance
4.1.2 Project Manager
- Manage day-to-day activities.
4.1.3 Inter-Ministerial Committee
- Establish Inter-minsterial commit ees
- hold meetings as appropriate in each NSAS country
- Feed back and guidance on the development /
implementation of SADA/SAP
4.1.4 National Project Coordinators
Confirmation of National Project Coordinators
-Consultations as needed concerning project
implementation
-Coordination of national activities as required and link to
regional level
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Component 5: Project Monitoring & Evaluation
The outcome of this component wil be an agreed monitoring and evaluation plan and subsequently
completed evaluation of project progress and results based on project objectives and performance
indicators.
M& E of project implementation
5.1.1 Progress Reports to UNDP/GEF, IAEA, PSC and NSAS JA
5.1.2 Annual Reports to UNDP/ GEF (APR/ PIR)
5.1.3 Final Independent Project Evaluation
5.1.4 Preparations for fol ow-up project (proposal for ful UNDP/GEF project)
M&E of status of the NSAS based on GEF IW
5.1.5 Considerations on M&E indicators on status of the NSAS
Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
M&E of
-
project
implementation
i. set project implement. - each country NPCs, PSC,
- Indicators
indicators
shal assist in IAEA{PM,
available by
- regular progress
compiling
UNDP/GEF
April 2007
reporting
indicators
- establishment of
with guidance
- Quarterly
regular updating of
from
and annual
project execution plans IAEA/PM
reporting
and project budgets
- al countries
through the
i .Annual reporting to agree on
period of
GEF
regional
the project.
i i.Ar angement of one indicators
independent final
project evaluation
exercise
-iv. Prepare fol ow-up
project
5.1.1 Progress
Reports to
UNDP/GEF,
IAEA, PSC
and NSAS JA
i. prepare and submit Format and
IAEA/PM and
At agreed
reports at agreed times content
NPCs
times in
guidance for
project
expected
reporting
(UNDP/GEF),
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
Provide
Reports in
advance of
meetings
5.1.2 Annual
Reports to
UNDP/ GEF
(APR/ PIR)
i. prepare and submit Draft Reports IAEA PM/
At agreed
reports at agreed times in agreed
CTA and NPCs times in
format and
project
submit ed in
advance of
meetings
5.1.3 Final
Independent
Project
Evaluation
i. Support the
Expert
IAEA
Dec. 2008-
conducting of an
services for PM/CTA,
Feb. 2009
independent evaluation independent UNDP, NPCs,
evaluation
NSAS
Countries
5.1.4
Preparations
for fol ow-up
project
(proposal for
ful
UNDP/GEF
project)
i.Interact with
Expert
UNDP/GEF,
Aug. 2008-
UNDP/GEF and
services
IAEA
Dec. 2008
GEFSec concerning
PM/CTA, NPCs
time frame and process
for preparing and
submit ing a proposal
for a GEF ful -sized
project
i . Prepare fol ow-up
proposal and submit to
GEF via UNDP
5.2.1
Considerations
on M&E
indicators on
status of the
NSAS
i. Begin development of Draft
- IAEA/PM,
Jan. 2008-
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Output
Activity
Inputs
Roles and
Time frame
Responsibilities
project impact
indicators
UNDP/GEF,
Jan. 2009
indicators based on
based on
NPCs and PSC
GEF IW guidelines as SADA/SAP
appropriate
results
Approach
Efforts wil be made to fol ow al respective UNDP/GEF and IAEA reporting requirements to assure
ef ective project implementation. Furthermore, GEF process, stress reduction and environmental
indicators wil be developed in the frame of the SADA/SAP process as per GEF IW M & E guidelines.
During the SADA/SAP processes, special at ention wil be given to the col ection of data in a format
that may serve as a baseline for the selected indicators especial y in the fol ow-up project. Based on
the monitoring and evaluation of results and in consideration of the results of the SADA/SAP process
and institutional/legal framework developments, a ful sized GEF IW project wil be developed during
the course of the MSP to assure appropriate continuation and SADA/SAP implementation.
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2006
2007
Project Outputs and Activities
7 8 9
10
11
12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
5
Component: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
M&E of project implementation
- set project implement. indicators
- regular progress reporting
- establishment of regular updating of project execution
plans and project budgets
- Annual reporting to GEF
- Arrangement of one independent final project evlaution
exercise
- Prepare fol ow-up project
5.1.1 Progress Reports to UNDP/GEF, IAEA, PSC and NSAS
JA
i. prepare and submit reports at agreed times
5.1.2 Annual Reports to UNDP/ GEF (APR/ PIR)
i. prepare and submit reports at agreed times
5.1.3 Final Independent Project Evaluation
Support the conducting of and independent evaluation
5.1.4 Preparations for fol ow-up project (proposal for ful
UNDP/GEF project)
Prepare fol ow-up proposal
5.1.5 Considerations on M&E indicators on status of the NSAS
- begin development of project impact indicators based
on GEF IW guidelines as appropriate
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2008
2009
Project Outputs and Activities
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
Component: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
M&E of project implementation
- set project implement. indicators
- regular progress reporting
- establishment of regular updating of project execution
plans and project budgets
- Annual reporting to GEF
- Arrangement of one independent final project evaluation
exercise
- Prepare fol ow-up project
5.1.1 Progress Reports to UNDP/GEF, IAEA, PSC and NSAS
JA
i. prepare and submit reports at agreed times
5.1.2 Annual Reports to UNDP/ GEF (APR/ PIR)
i. prepare and submit reports at agreed times
5.1.3 Final Independent Project Evaluation
Support the conducting of and independent evaluation
5.1.4 Preparations for fol ow-up project (proposal for ful
UNDP/GEF project)
Prepare fol ow-up proposal
5.1.5 Considerations on M&E indicators on status of the NSAS
- begin development of project impact indicators based
on GEF IW guidelines as appropriate
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Annex 1 to PIP
Project Steering Commit ee (PSC)- Terms of Reference
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Project Steering Commit ee (PSC)
for the
IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) Project
Terms of Reference
Introduction
The primary objective of the NSAS Project Steering Commit ee (PSC) is to provide
programmatic and strategic guidance to the NSAS Medium Sized Project (MSP.) The PSC can
also serve as an umbrel a to other related NSAS project activities as agreed upon by the NSAS
countries. The NSAS PSC wil meet at least once per year and wil make decisions on a
consensus principle.
Membership
Initial PSC membership, based on agreement during the project Inception Meeting, wil
include:
· at least 2 country representatives per NSAS country along with the National Project
Coordinator (NPC) and a National representative the Nubian Joint Authority (JA.)
· Executive Secretary of the NSAS JA.
· UNDP, as project Implementing Agency,
· IAEA, as project Executing Agency,
· UNESCO, as cooperating Organization,
· the Project Manager/ Chief Technical Advisor (CTA)
· Additional invited members depending on agenda these members wil not have a
voting right
Responsibilities
· Provide overal policy advice and guidance as needed during project implementation;
· Review, on a regular basis, project progress;
· Discuss, and advise on project workplans;
· Provide guidance to the Project Manager/ (CTA) on implementation issues at both
national and regional levels;
· Give guidance and provide inputs for developing fol ow-up activities;
· Advance the implementation of the project by supporting high-level political buy in.
Meetings
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PSC meetings wil be held at least once a year and should be planned at appropriate times in
project implementation. Where possible, PSC meetings should be held in conjunction with
other significant project meetings. The NSAS Project Manager/ CTA is responsible for
organizing PSC meetings, providing appropriate documentation in advance (at least two weeks)
as wel as for completing PSC meeting reports.
In addition, other stakeholders might be invited to at end PSC meetings on implementation
related issues.
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Annex 2 to PIP
National Project Coordinators (NPCs)- Terms of Reference
IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Project Implementation Plan,
40
National Project Coordinators (NPC)
for the
IAEA/UNDP/GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) Project
Terms of Reference
Introduction
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) is the principle national point of contact regarding
project implementation issues. The NSAS Project Manager/ CTA as wel as other involved
institutions wil work directly with the respective NPCs on project implementation related
issues. Each country is responsible of of icial y nominating a NPC and should of icial y notify
the project Executing Agency (IAEA) and Project Manager (PM) of any changes. The NCP's
ef orts are considered as part of the respective countries' co-funding to the project and ef orts
should be made to document this input.
Responsibilities
The NPC are responsible for the fol owing tasks within their respective countries:
· Act as the central point of contact concerning al project implementation issues;
· Develop and coordinate meetings of the national Inter-ministerial Commit ees;
· Oversee the conducting a national stakeholder analysis and organize appropriate
stakeholder involvement at appropriate points in the project;
· Determine and notify project staf , of appropriate national participation in NSAS project
activities within necessary timeframe;
· Assist in the identification of appropriate national experts based on TORs provided by
NSAS project staf ;
· Involve appropriate and necessary government and non-government institutions and
experts in respective project activities to assure appropriate national representation and
ownership of results;
· Organize national meetings, based on guidance from NSAS project staf , as per the
agreed upon time frame;
· Ensure the conducting of scientific investigations e.g. sampling, analysis etc. as agreed
in NSAS project workplans;
· Facilitate national participation and ownership in NSAS project activities.
· Provide feedback to NSAS project management on national perspectives, needs and
views on project implementation.
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Annex 3 to PIP
Project M & E Framework
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GEF International Waters Results Template for Foundational/Capacity Building Projects-
IAEA/ UNDP/ GEF Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System (NSAS) project
PROCESS OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS
Process OUTCOMES
Process INDICATORS
Risks
Project
Rating
Catalytic
Project
Established process for assessing,
Sada development process agreed - potential lack of commitment to
analyzing and agreeing upon the
assess potential transboundary
priority transboundary issues,
issues (Low risk, to be mitigated
threats and their root causes in the
by step by step process with
NSAS via a joint Shared Aquifer
political commitment at each stage)
Diagnostic Analysis (SADA)
- potential lack of sufficient
information (Medium risk- to be
mitigated by strong efforts made to
col ect additional information
iteratively
Agreement reached on a SADA and
First NSAS SADA report
- potential difficulties in reaching
a bet er understanding of the
completed and accepted by 4
consensus (Medium Risk, to be
priority issues, threats and root
countries and relevant
mitigated by a focus on improving
causes of the NSAS
stakeholders
understanding of the NSAS system
as a basis for decision-making
Stakeholder involvement in
Stakeholder analysis completed at -potential for insufficient
transboundary waterbody priority
the national and regional levels
stakeholder involvement (Low
set ing and strategic planning
respectively
Risk- mitigated by emphasizing
appropriate stakeholder
involvement from the beginning of
project implementation)
Ef ective national Inter-ministry
4 NSAS countries have inter-
-potential of lack of commitment to
Coordination
ministerial commit ees formed
work across sectors (Low risk, to
that meet on a regular basis as
be mitigated by previous inter-
agreed
sectoral cooperation and the
existence of cross-sectoral
coordination already before project
implementation)
Improvement of technical tools
Tools exist that provide an
- potential lack of sufficient
(models, monitoring etc.) for
improved understanding of the
baseline information (Medium risk,
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assessing the NSAS
NSAS system
to be mitigated by strong focus on
technical work throughout course
of the project via IAEA co-funded
activities
Enhanced capacities for assessing
Training completed and being
- potential for inappropriate
and managing the NSAS
utilized in the NSAS management candidates being selected for
training (Low Risk, to be mitigated
by clear selection process)
Agreement on a shared Vision for
Agreed NSAS Shared Vision
- potential that no agreement can be
the NSAS
statement
reached (Low risk, to be mitigated
by continuous efforts from the
beginning of the project to identify
joint benefits)
Joint acceptance of the agreed
Agreed process with time frame
- potential difficulties in agreeing
process and vision of NSAS SAP
and milestones , and significant
on the scope and framework of the
progress towards developing a
SAP (Medium Risk- to be
joint SAP
mitigated by efforts beginning with
the SADA to incorporate views of
al appropriate stakeholders and
assess opportunities and costs)
Agreed approach for reviewing
Agreed process with time frame
- potential difficulty in agreeing on
institutional and legal mechanism
and milestones
the approach (Low risk, to be
for the NSAS
mitigated by holding a special
workshop to plan this component in
more detail acceptable to al
appropriate stakeholders)
Agreement on appropriate
Framework document 4 NSAS
- potential difficulty in reaching
institutional and legal mechanism
countries and relevant
agreement on next steps for
for joint NSAS management
stakeholders
enhancement (Low risk, to be
mitigated by good planning, and an
open and transparent process)
Enhanced capacity of the NSAS
Training completed and NSAS JA - potential difficulty of taking the
Joint Authority to be involved in
structures functioning
appropriate strengthening measures
NSAS management
(Low risk, to be mitigated by a
consistent, constant effort to build
institutional capacities for joint
management)
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STRESS REDUCTION OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS
Stress Reduction OUTCOMES
Stress Reduction INDICATORS
(report vs. baseline if possible)
Project
Rating
Catalytic
Project
Not applicable to this Medium-Sized
Project
ENVIRONMENTAL/WATER RESOURCES STATUS OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS
Environmental/Water Resources
Environmental/Water Resources
(& Socioeconomic) Status OUTCOMES
(& Socioeconomic) Status INDICATORS
Project
Rating
Catalytic
Project
Not applicable to this Medium-Sized project
Ratings:
Highly Satisfactory
HS The outcome is likely to be achieved or exceeded, efficiently with no significant shortcomings
Satisfactory
S
The outcome is likely to be achieved, efficiently with only minor shortcomings
Moderately Satisfactory
MS The outcome is likely to be achieved, efficiently with moderate shortcomings.
Moderately Unsatisfactory
MU The outcome has moderate shortcomings that limit or jeopardize its achievement, but resolution is likely.
Unsatisfactory
U
The outcome has significant shortcomings that limit or jeopardize its achievement, and resolution is uncertain.
Highly Unsatisfactory
HU The outcome has major shortcomings that limit or jeopardize its achievement, and resolution is unlikely.
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