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

Instructor Manual

TRAIN-SEA-COAST

TDA/SAP Programme

MODULE 1

OVERVIEW OF THE TDA/SAP PROCESS

Performance Objectives

At the end of the module, the participants should be able to:

1. Describe the course structure and method of working.

2. Explain in general terms the background to the International Waters TDA/SAP Process

3. Describe the general principles of the TDA/SAP Approach

4. Explain in general terms the project development and implementation process

5. Describe the planning process for the TDA/SAP

6. Describe the basic steps towards the development of the TDA (or joint fact-finding)

7. Describe the basic steps towards formulating the SAP

Activities

1. Study a series of texts (in CDROM format).

2. Undertake three short self-assessment tests.

Materials

- Trainee Manual as the main source of reference for both the trainees and the

instructor (Module 1)

- Instructor manual for Module 1

- Power point presentation for Module 1 (35 slides)

- CDROM with additional text:

- ‘Overview of the Overview’

- ‘List of Actors’

Instructor: USE THE TRAINEES MANUAL AS THE MAIN SOURCE OF REFERENCE

- Background to the International Waters TDA/SAP Process: pages 5-10

- Principles of the TDA/SAP Approach: pages 10-13

• The TDA/SAP Process: pages 15-38

Project development: pages 17-19

Planning the TDA/SAP: pages 19-23

Development of the TDA: pages 26-31

Formulating the SAP: pages 31-37

Steps toward SAP implementation: pages 37-38

Instructor Manual

PLAN OF ACTIVITIES

Module 1

Duration:

h. m.

Time

(min)

Topic

Methods

Activity

Materials

m.

Introduction to Module 1

Note for the Instructor

Attention: This module presents an overview of the TDA/SAP process which is further expanded in the following five modules. In particular it:

• Reviews the aims and principles of the process

• Explains the terms and abbreviations used

• Presents an overview of the 5 phases in the process, namely:

  • Project development

  • TDA/SAP Planning

  • TDA development

  • SAP formulation

  • SAP implementation

• The participants will have to undertake two short self-assessment tests. Discussion periods are a part and parcel of this part of the course, thus elicit as many questions as possible.

• All materials needed for the module are included in the Trainee Manual and the CD ROMS provided to each trainee.

• During this part of the course, exchange of ideas among the participants and the instructor is vital.

• Present OHTs 1 & 2 and explain the structure of the module. Summarize briefly the content of each sub-part and the inter-relationship between them.

• Present OHTs 3 & 4 and go through the objectives of the Module.

OHT 1

(Module 1: title)

OHT 2

(Structure of the module)

OHT 3 & 4

(Objectives)

Time:

50m

PART 1:

Course objective,

structure and

method of

working

Activity

Materials

Purpose

Objectives and target population

Structure of the Course

Method of working

1. OHTs 6, 7 and 8 go through the purpose, objectives and target population for this course.

2. Present OHT 9 and explain that the course has been designed following the TDA/SAP process, thus each of the modules cover different stages of this process.

3. Present OHT 10 and go through the characteristics of the course. Stress that this is a “hands-on course” entailing a number of activities performed on an individual or group form. Every part of the course has 1 or 2 self-assessments tests as well as exercises. The results of the tests will be discussed by the instructor in the class, immediately after finishing the test. There are exercises to be undertaken during the class as well as work assignments between the classes.

4. Also stress that there are a number of work assignments that they will have to undertake after they return home. All materials needed for the course are included in the Trainee Manual and the CD ROMS provided to each participant.

5. Likewise, anticipate the importance attached to discussions periods and the sharing of experiences. Interaction between the participants and the instructor and between the participants is vital.

OHT 6

(Purpose of the course)

OHT 7

(Objective of the course)

OHT 8

(Target population)

OHT 9

(Structure of the course)

OHT 10

(Method of working)

Time

PART 2

Background to the international

waters TDA/SAP principles, process

and approach

Activities

Materials

Introduction to Part 2

Components

Goal

GEF Operational Programmes

Transboundary concerns

Examples of

Transboundary waters

What are the TDA and the SAP?

Differences and complementarities

Principles

1. Present OHT 11 and anticipate to the participants that Part 2 of the Module provides the conceptual basis for the TDA/SAP as a process.

2. Start part 2 by presenting OHT 12 and explaining the different components of the IW TDA/SAP process.

3. Present OHT 13 and review the goal of the GEF operational strategy.

4. Describe the major characteristics of each of the operational programmes (OHT 14). Highlight the differences and complementarities. Make a list in the blackboard of the projects where each of the trainees are acting or will be involved. Seek questions & answers from the participants.

5. Stress that the TDA/SAP process addresses transboundary concerns in International Waters (OHT 15) and provide examples of different types of transboundary waters (OHT 16).

6. Define and explain what the TDA is (OHT 17) and the key points that underpin the TDA. Define and explain what the SAP is (OHT 18).

7. Follow by highlighting the differences and complementarities between the TDA and the SAP (OHT 19). Stress the difference between the technical nature of TDA process and the political nature of the SAP process.

8. Present OHT 20 and go briefly through each of the principles of the TDA/SAP process

OHT 11

(Part 2: title)

OHT 12

(What is the GEF TDA/SAP process?)

OHT 13

(GEF IW Operational Strategy)

OHT 14

(Three complementary operational programmes)

OHT 15

(What do we mean by international waters?)

OHT 16

(Examples of transboundary waters)

OHT 17

(The TDA)

OHT 18

The SAP)

OHT 19

(Differences and complementarities between the TDA and the SAP)

OHT 20

(Principles of the TDA/SAP process)

m

Self Assessment Test 1.1

9. Ask participants to undertake the test.

9. Review the results of the test immediately after they finish.

Time

PART 3

The TDA/SAP

Process

Activities

Materials

Introduction to Part 3

5 phases of the TDA/SAP process

Project Development

Planning the TDA/SAP

1. Present OHT 24 and anticipate to the participants that Part 3 of the Module provides an overview of the TDA/SAP process to familiarise them with each of the steps and their main characteristics.

2. Present OHT 25 that portraits the 5 phases of the TDA/SAP process and OHT 26 that show all related tasks of the process.

3. Note for the instructor: from now on, you should describe briefly each of the TDA/SAP phases.

4. Project development (OHTs 27-28)

5. Planning the TDA/SAP (OHTs 29-30).

OHT 24

Part 3: title)

OHT 25 &26

(The TDA/SAP process)

OHTs

27-28

OHTs

29-30

Self-assessment test 1.2

6. Ask participants to undertake this

Exercise.

7. Review the results of the test immediately after they finish.

Development of the TDA

Formulating the SAP

SAP Implementation

8. Development of the TDA (OHTs 31-32).

8. Formulating the SAP (OHTs 33-34).

8. SAP Implementation (OHTs 35-36).

OHTs

31-32

OHTs

33-34

OHTs

35-36

m.

Self-assessment test 1.3

8. Ask participants to undertake this

Exercise.

8. Review the results of the test immediately after they finish.