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PROJECT AREA |
Institutions |
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PROJECT TITLE |
Strengthening and Upgrading the Forestry and Wildlife Division |
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LOCATION |
Botanic Gardens |
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DURATION |
Five (5) years |
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BENEFICIARIES |
Forestry and Wildlife Division and the general public |
BACKGROUND
On account of the uniqueness of the composition of the forests of Dominica, the Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture is called upon to provide a variety of services. In order for the Division to enforce existing legislation and enact new ones as well as take up additional responsibilities in the areas of environmental protection, recreation, social forestry and other programmes developed under the National Forestry Action Plan, there must be a significant upgrading and strengthening of the Division.
The Division is currently housed in two separate buildings which is not conducive to efficient and effective management. The conditions at the main office in the Botanic Gardens are deplorable. The working environment is characterized by noise, open offices, desks cramped together and dust. Droppings from the roof have created a very unhealthy environment with many workers suffering from allergies.
Transport for the Division's staff to perform their duties is minimal and this is seriously affecting their effectiveness. Equipment, in particular the absence of a telecommunications system, hinders rapid communication among the staff. Staff training and retraining are also vital to the 20-year development plan prepared by FAO/TFAP for the country.
OBJECTIVES
The general objective of the project is to upgrade and strengthen the Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture in order to enable it to successfully implement the NFAP.
In order to achieve the general objective, the project shall have the following specific objectives:
(a) Construct a new office building at the Botanic Gardens.(b) Provide adequate equipment, transport and facilities for the Division.
(c) Provide one fellowship for a member of staff to pursue an M.Sc. Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Management and six fellowships for B.Sc. Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Management.
(d) Provide fellowships for 15 officers (or scholars) to obtain the Diploma of Forestry at the Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry and 9 Forest Rangers to obtain the Certificate in Forestry at the same institute.
(e) Organize training courses to train professional and technical staff in subject areas such as nursery and plantation techniques, natural forest management, agroforestry, watershed management, wildlife and parks management and environmental education.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Construction of a new office building with adequate furniture, equipment and other supplies.
(b) Provision of adequate transport for the Division's staff.
(c) Provision of 31 fellowships for professional and technical training of staff.
(d) Provision of 6 one-week courses in nursery and plantation techniques, natural forest management, agroforestry, watershed management, wildlife and parks management and environmental education.
(e) Recruitment of an experienced tropical forester to assist the Division in the implementation of projects development under TFAP.
OUTPUTS
(a) One officer with M.Sc. Degrees
(b) Six officers with B.Sc. Degrees
(c) Fifteen officers with Diploma in Forestry
(d) Nine officers with Certificates in Forestry
(e) Training of professional and technical staff in nursery and plantation techniques, natural forest management, agroforestry, watershed management, wildlife and parks management and environmental education.
(f) Construction of new office building with adequate furniture, equipment and supplies.
(g) Provision of adequate transport for the Division.
INPUTS
Inputs from Government
Government will provide adequate secretarial and support staff for the Division as well as necessary office equipment and supplies.
Inputs from Donor Agency
(a) One experienced tropical forestry consultant to assist the Division in the implementation of this and other NFAP projects. (36 months)
(b) New office building complete with furniture equipment and supplies.
(c) Four (4) four-wheel drive vehicles.
(d) Provision of 31 fellowships for professional and technical training.
(e) Funds for hosting six one-week training courses.
PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION
A detailed work plan for the implementation of the project will be prepared by the forestry consultant within six weeks of assumption of duty. This work plan will be attached to the Project Document as Appendix I and will be considered as part of the Document.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
The Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture will be the Government implementing agency. This Division will collaborate with other Ministries and Departments on matters of interest to the project.
The Government will provide at least one officer to assist the consultant in the discharge of his responsibilities.
PROJECT REPORTING, REVIEWS AND EVALUATION
Reviews
The project will be subject to reviews as required by the Donor Agency for monitoring project and programme implementation.
Evaluation
The project will be subject to evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures established for this purpose by the Donor Agency.
The organization, terms of reference and timing of the evaluation will be decided in consultation between the Government, Donor Agency and Executing Agency.
Reports
(a) The work plan will be prepared within six weeks of assumption of duties of the Consultant.
(b) Progress reports will be prepared every three (3) months by the Consultant for transmission by the Executing Agency to the Donor Agency and the Government. These reports will describe the scheduled activities and provide information on the progress of the project.
(c) The consultant will be required to prepare a final report of his work together with recommendations three months prior to the termination of his assignment. This will be subject to review, finalization and submission to the Government and Donor Agency at the conclusion of the project. This report will assess in a concise manner the extent to which the projects activities have been carried out, its outputs produced and its objectives achieved. The report will also make recommendations for any future work arising out of the project.
LENGTH OF PROJECT
The project will be of five (5) years duration but may be extended if required.
BUDGET
The total cost of the project is US$ 1,540,000 (10 years). The budget for the first five years is US$ 1,284,000.
BUDGET FOR DONOR AGENCY (US DOLLARS)
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4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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$ |
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1.0 Personnel |
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Tropical Forestry Consultant |
36 |
216,000 |
12 |
72,000 |
12 |
72,000 |
12 |
72,000 |
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2.0 Support Staff |
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Secretary |
36 |
18,000 |
12 |
6,000 |
12 |
6,000 |
12 |
6,000 |
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Driver |
36 |
15,000 |
12 |
5,000 |
12 |
5,000 |
12 |
5,000 |
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3.0 Contractual Services |
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Preparation of reports |
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4,000 |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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2,000 |
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4.0 Fellowship |
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a. M.Sc. Degree |
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44,000 |
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22,000 |
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22,000 |
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b. B.Sc. Degree |
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288,000 |
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24,000 |
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24,000 |
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48,000 |
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48,000 |
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48,000 |
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48,000 |
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24,000 |
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24,000 |
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c. Diploma in Forestry |
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300,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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d. Certificate in Forestry |
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90,000 |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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10,000 |
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5.0 Training Courses |
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Six training courses |
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60,000 |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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6.0 Building |
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New building (5,000 sq. ft) |
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200,000 |
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50,000 |
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100,000 |
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50,000 |
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Furniture and equipment |
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30,000 |
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15,000 |
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15,000 |
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Computer and software |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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Telecom system (1 base station and 10 sets) |
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30,000 |
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15,000 |
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15,000 |
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7.0 General Operation Expenses |
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30,000 |
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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8.0 Transport |
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Four 4xWD vehicles |
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80,000 |
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20,000 |
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40,000 |
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20,000 |
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9.0 Contingencies |
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12,000 |
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4,000 |
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4,000 |
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4,000 |
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TOTAL |
108 |
1,437,000 |
36 |
242,000 |
36 |
384,000 |
36 |
359,000 |
|
98,000 |
|
98,000 |
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88,000 |
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54,000 |
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54,000 |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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BUDGET FOR GOVERNMENT (US DOLLARS)
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ITEM |
YEAR |
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TOTAL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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mm |
$ |
mm |
$ |
mm |
$ |
mm |
$ |
mm |
$ |
mm |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
mm |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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1.0 National Staff |
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Forestry Officer |
36 |
36,000 |
12 |
12,000 |
12 |
12,000 |
12 |
12,000 |
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Drivers |
108 |
45,000 |
36 |
15,000 |
36 |
15,000 |
36 |
15,000 |
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2.0 Maintenance of Vehicles |
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16,000 |
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2,000 |
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6,000 |
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8,000 |
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3.0 Office supplies |
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3,000 |
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1,000 |
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1.000 |
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1,000 |
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4.0 Contingencies |
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3,000 |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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TOTAL |
144 |
103,000 |
48 |
31,000 |
48 |
35,000 |
48 |
37,000 |
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