5.2. Actions to follow up or reinforce initial benefits from the project
The specific needs of small (ALL?) Pacific SIDS should be identified, and a
Strategic plan developed to provide appropriate
support.
This may include an assessment of needs and assistance
in negotiations with bilateral
donors for
specific in-country support in OFM.
ｷ The Knowledge
Management/Media programme should highlight significant
achievements in the first term. This will assist in the development of leverage
funding and funding for the proposed future project in
long-term capacity- development
(see 5.3).
ｷ Discussions
should be held as soon as possible with potential donors for a
future project (see 5.3). Continued GEF funding is uncertain. GEF may not commit
to a fourth regional project, but may commit to specific
country support through
bilateral funding arrangements. The EU, Japan and Australia have shown a
strong
commitment to supporting sustainable oceanic fisheries
and biodiversity conservation.