Innovations
in the SP design based on lessons learnt from previous projects (contd):
At the level
of the RC:
•The SP will be embedded inside the well
established and fully operational Barcelona Convention system with the MAP,
the (legally binding) Protocols, the RACs and the COP. This will substantially
increase Country Ownership and will accelerate implementation of reforms
through, inter alia, the adoption of Decisions of the Contracting Parties,
activities of the RACs, etc.
•A
Country Support Program has been developed which will financially support the SP Focal Points in their activities
related to the
Project such as the establishment and functioning of Inter-Ministerial Committees, civil society
participation, etc. The FPs will have to report back to the Steering Committee on their activities.