Project 1.0 - Country Capacity for NFAP Implementation

PRIORITY AREA	Institutions
DURATION	5 years (due to shortage of forestry staff in terms of numbers and experience)
LOCATION	Country wide
TARGET BENEFICIARIES	Ministry of Agriculture, National Parks Authority and NGOs.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES;

To implement the steps necessary for successful initiation of NFAP projects, and to establish appropriate institutional capacity and mechanisms for effective project implementation and management.

ACTIVITIES

1. Preparation of implementation plan and project documents in keeping with donor requirements.

2. Coordination of project inputs.

3. Amendment, integration and consolidation of related enactments and mechanisms.

4. Support for lead implementing agencies.

5. Boundary surveys of forest reserves and protected areas.

6. Public education and information, including herbaria, research.

OUTPUTS

1. Technical assistance and funding of projects.

2. Implementation of planned projects.

3. National policies and institutional mechanisms for improved environmental management and development.

4. Increased NGO and public participation.

5. Establishment of the national forest estate and protected areas.

INPUTS

Equipment and materials	Personnel
Microcomputer w. GIS	Chief Forestry Adviser
1 x 4wd station wagon	Project Coordinator
2 x 4wd pick-ups	Economist/Planner
2 x portable radios	Land Surveyor
	Secretary
	Legislation Consultant
	Utilization Consultant

Training

Professional Level:

- 2 Professionals

Sub-Professionals:

- 4 with Certificates
- 4 with Diplomas

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Lands and Housing.

LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS;

NFAP 2.0, NFAP 3.0

OBSERVATIONS:

This project is of the highest priority for the NFAP, and should be initiated as soon as possible.

Project Budget

Table 8. Personnel with Cost Requirements ²

PERSONNEL	MAN MONTHS	FOREIGN COSTS (US $$)	LOCAL COSTS (EC $$)
Chief Tech. Assistant	36	330,000
Project Coordinator	60		150,000
Economist/Planner	36		75,000
Land Surveyor	24		50,000
Secretary	60		80,000
Legal Consultant	6	45,000
Utilization Consultant	6	45,000
SUB-TOTAL	228	420,000	355,000

² Project I with priority I rating.

Table 9. Equipment with Cost Requirements

EQUIPMENT	FOREIGN COSTS (US $$)
Micro-computer & GIS	25,000
Vehicles (3)	70,000
Portable Radios (4)	4,000
SUB-TOTAL	99,000

Table 10. Practical Aspects with Associated Costs

PRACTICAL ASPECTS	FOREIGN COSTS (US $$)	LOCAL COSTS (EC $$)
Training	10,000
Office & Field Operation		50,000
SUB-TOTAL	10,000	50,000

Table 11. Total Budget for Project 1

BUDGET ITEM	FOREIGN COSTS (US $$)	LOCAL COSTS (EC $$)
PERSONNEL	420,000	355,000
EQUIPMENT	99,000
PRACTICAL ASPECTS	10.000	50,000
TOTAL BUDGET	529,000	405,000