COURSE INTRODUCTION

TRAINING COURSE ON The TDA/SAP approach in the GEF international Waters Programme




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FOREWORD AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND INTRODUCTION
















































© United Nations Development Programme


Published in 2005 by the

Marine & Coastal Policy Research Group

University of Plymouth

Drake Circus

Plymouth

PL3 4 LQ, UK

Tel +44 (0)1752 233719

Fax +44 (0)1752 232406

Email l.mee@plymouth.ac.uk

Web www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/marine-policy/


The correct citation of this training course is:

Bloxham, M.J., Richards, J.P., Glegg, G.A., Cooper, P, Caballero, P, Mee, L.D. 2005. Training course on the TDA/SAP approach in the GEF International Waters Programme. University of Plymouth. 1st edition, training materials in 6 modules (Train-Sea-Coast Programme).




The opinions expressed in this document are not necessarily those of GEF, UNDP, UNEP or the World Bank.

Acknowledgements


The development and delivery of the Training Course on the TDA/SAP Approach in the GEF International Waters Programme” was funded by GEF/UNDP under the UN/TRAIN-SEA-COAST Programme and made possible due to the support of people and institutions that surpassed difficulties and made all efforts to make this course possible. Our special acknowledgements to:



During the design phase of the course:




Development of the Modules:


Modules

Experts

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Laurence Mee – University of Plymouth, UK

Martin Bloxham – University of Plymouth, UK

2

Martin Bloxham – University of Plymouth, UK

3

Philip Cooper – University of Bath, UK

Martin Bloxham – University of Plymouth, UK

4

Martin Bloxham – University of Plymouth, UK

Gillian Glegg – University of Plymouth, UK

5

Martin Bloxham – University of Plymouth, UK

Laurence Mee – University of Plymouth, UK

Philip Cooper – University of Bath, UK

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Jo Richards – University of Plymouth, UK

Paula Caballero – Freelance Consultant, Colombia



Pedagogic consultants:




Revision of the Modules:


Anada Tiega, Project Manager, Lake Chad Basin


Karim Shiati, Consultant, Kura - Aras River Basin


Peter Muck (Project Manager) Rio de la Plata


Abdoulaye Ndiaye, IW Regional Coordinator, UNDP/GEF


Nik Sekhran, IW Regional Coordinator, UNDP/GEF


Andrew Hudson, IW Principal Technical Advisor, UNDP/GEF


Ousmane Diallo, GEF Project Coordinator, Niger Basin Authority


Kamo Aghababyan, National team leader, Kura – Aras River Basin


Vladimir Mamaev, IW Senior Programme Officer, UNEP/GEF


Al Duda, Principal Environmental Specialist International Waters, GEF Secretariat


Andrew Cooke, Regional Coordinator, Canary Current project


Chika Ukwe, IW Industrial Development Officer, UNIDO


Robert Sandev, DOALOS



Development of the training package:


Undertaken by the Marine and Coastal Policy Research Group, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom


Manager

Martin Bloxham


Administrative Support

Asha Singh

Introduction


The production of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) followed by a Strategic Programme of Action (SAP) is a requirement for most International Waters (IW) projects proposed for financing by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).


A TDA is an objective, non-negotiated assessment using best available verified scientific information to examine the state of the environment and the root causes for its degradation. The analysis is carried out in a cross sectoral manner, focusing on transboundary issues without ignoring national concerns and priorities. It provides the factual basis for the formulation of a SAP, which embodies specific actions (policy, legal, institutional reforms or investments) that can be adopted nationally, usually within a harmonized multinational context, to address the major priority transboundary concern(s), and over the longer term restore or protect a specific body of water or transboundary ecosystem.


Historically, advice on TDA and SAP approaches given by the relevant GEF documents has been rather limited but the design of new information gathering mechanisms and the experience of a number of GEF IW projects provides an opportunity to develop more formal guidelines to assist with the preparation of TDAs and to ensure inter-regional comparability.



TDA/SAP training course


The Marine and Coastal Policy Research Group based at the University of Plymouth, UK has developed a training course on “The TDA/SAP approach in the GEF International Waters Programme” in order to assist this process. This work has being undertaken in collaboration with the Train-Sea-Coast Programme, within the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS).


The complete training course consists of 6 modules that cover the entire TDA/SAP process. These are:



Module 1:

Overview of the TDA/SAP Process

Module 2:

The Project Development Phase and Planning the TDA/SAP

Module 3:

Joint fact finding 1: Identification and prioritisation of transboundary issues and the determination of environmental and socio-economic effects

Module 4:

Joint fact finding 2: Causal chain and governance analysis, integration of the TDA and submission for final approval

Module 5:

Formulating the SAP: Development of a long-term vision, preparing and assessing the acceptability of the options, setting targets and drafting the action programmes

Module 6:

Governance analysis and stakeholder involvement



Training course aims


The aim of the training course is to build a core of human resources and strengthen the capabilities of individuals and institutions involved in GEF IW projects, as a means for a more effective implementation of the strategy and procedures set up by GEF IW authorities at both the local and regional levels. In short, it will help provide the necessary skills, information and approaches required to develop a TDA/SAP.



Target audience

The target audience is wide and includes:


Course materials and delivery


The course materials have been designed to be delivered at GEF IW project sites and can be customised according to how advanced a GEF project is on the TDA/SAP process.


The approach is flexible. The course can be delivered by an international instructor to the key members of a project (or projects) or, alternatively, it can be used to ‘train the trainers’; i.e. the course is delivered to a number of regional experts who in turn deliver the course within the region.


The recommended number of participants for the training course is 15 to 20. Although groups of more than 20 can be catered for, it is not advised.


The course provides an excellent opportunity to gather project personnel together, and to begin or continue the establishment of a national or regional cooperative framework.


The material can be provided on CDROM or downloaded from the IW:LEARN website (www.iwlearn.net). Each module contains:



Timescale


The course requires a minimum of 5 days attendance, although it is unlikely that all modules will need to be delivered at one time. The Trainees will be required to carry out some preliminary reading prior to the start of the course.


Module 2 (The Project Development Phase and Planning the TDA/SAP) can be delivered as a separate ‘Mini-Course’ over a 2 day period. The target audience for this is more specialized and would include prospective Facilitators, Project Managers and other relevant individuals.



Case study material


An important feature of the training course is that it is not prescriptive. In order to achieve this goal the course draws on 7 real case studies, based on existing TDA/SAP project proposals, to highlight good practice.


Case Study 1: Dnipro River Basin TDA/SAP

Case Study 2: Caspian Sea TDA/SAP

Case Study 3: South China Sea TDA/SAP

Case Study 4: Mediterranean Sea TDA/SAP

Case Study 5: Lake Tanganyika TDA/SAP

Case Study 6: Benguela Current TDA/SAP

Case Study 7: Bermejo River TDA/SAP



Course delivery

For details on the costs of delivery, please contact mbloxham@plymouth.ac.uk.








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