1	Addressing the CB needs of the BCLME G B Brundrit and F A Shillington University of Cape Town Presented by L V Shannon
2	Framework of Activities Raise abilities to participate in and to benefit from the BCLME Facilitate the creation of baseline networks in critical areas Develop and maintain the scientific and technical capacity required for the implementation of the BCLME Raise understanding and awareness of the value of observations
3	Key Action Areas Infrastructure development Remote sensing capabilities In situ observations Models and forecasting systems Product development Data and information management, exchange and delivery
4	Raise abilities to participate in and to benefit from the BCLME through fund raising for resources guiding infrastructure development improving communication capabilities and encouraging mutual assistance.
5	Facilitate the creation of baseline networks through organising regional workshops establishing registers of needs, priorities, and assets co-ordinating support for regional partnerships and assessing effectiveness.
6	Build scientific and technical capacity through facilitating education and training across key action areas technology transfer such as tool boxes and start-up packs the design of pilot projects and the establishment of regional activity centres.
7	Raise understanding and awareness through communications and media liaison electronic and hard-copy manuals and handbooks outreach to educational establishments lobbying policymakers and recognising cultural and language diversity.
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