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DOCUMENT 1
1992 MEDRAP II ACTIVITIES REPORT

By Project Coordinator

A. INTRODUCTION

At this date, a whole year of activities have been successfully achieved. The decision of the Second Session Steering Committee meeting held in Cairo last year to link-up activities was adopted and applied.

The Global programme of activities was mostly executed except three activities postponed to next year upon request from the concerned National Coordinators. It concerns the workshops on Fresh Water Aquaculture, (Egypt, May 92), on Artemia (Libya, September 92) and on Fish Food Production and Feeding Technics as well as the Network Constitution meeting on Nutrition (Syria, December 1992).

The execution of the activites, to which a large participation was noted, was efficient. The only deficiency to be mentioned is the absence of some delegates and lecturers to several activities, due to the frequent change in designations of countries representatives and also due to the FAO procedures.

Before going on the summarised activities, I would like to thank all the organisers of the concerned countries for their contribution and also the FAO/UNDP Headquarters staff and their representatives in MEDRAP Countries for their assistance and support.

The following summarised activities and the Network Constitution meetings reports are enclosed for your attention and may be detailed by the concerned National and Network Coordinators for further information.

B. WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING COURSES.

1) Was held in Bordeaux a Seminar on Aquaculture and Environment on March 25–27, 1992 and was followed by the Network Constitution meeting on thee subject.

The principal topics of the seminar were the risks and conflicts between Aquaculture and Environment and the preservation of both activities. Preventive actions should be identified to favour the implementation of thee Aquaculture activities in a safe site.

The possiblities of minimizing the effects of aquaculture on environment and vice versa should be subjects of regulations.

It was recommended a cooperation at a larger scale in the field. The Network constitution will be the basic tool for the implementation of thee cooperation.

2) A workshop on hatchery management organised in cooperation with Cultivos Piscicolas Marinos S.A. (CUPIMAR) was held from 8 to 11 April 1992 and was followed by the Network on Diversification of Aquaculture Production on April 13th.

Two representatives from each member country, one expert or researcher and one private manager, and other, representatives from associated countries were present. The participation of private producers from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, Malta and Bulgaria gave the workshop fruitful results and confirmed the general conviction that MEDRAP II Countries are in the right way for further cooperation.

The Workshop main subject was to deal with Hatcheries management in all its aspects (Archituctural design, production strategy, shrimps and clams hatcheries, economic, financial and marketing aspects…). The recommendations of the workshop were: (1) the continuation of MEDRAP II Project as a canal of connection between all countries in the region to establish cooperative networks in training, transfer of technology, utilisation of regional resources and protection of the environment; (2) the organisation of Producers should control the production in connection with markets and promote the consumption of aquaculture food.

A fruitfull study tours to some hatcheries in the region was organised by CUPIMAR to whom I address my congratulations for their valuable assistance.

3) The Workshop on Quality Control, Processing and Marketing was held in Sfax on April 22–25, 1992. Representatives belonging to both private and public sectors from nine MEDRAP Member Countries attended the Workshop. The participants considered the need to constitute a Fish farmers Association, to promote the Mediterranean Aquaculture Production by seeking further markets and to establish marketing information systems for MEDRAP member states through networkings. Research and Training programmes should be planned and initiated in order to remedy to any dificiency detected.

4) A Seminar on Planification on Aquaculture Development (Social, economical and legal aspects) was held in Algiers on June 92 and followed by the Ad Hoc Committee meeting as recommended by the Steering Committee in Cairo.

The Seminar was attended by one Planner or Manager from the participating countries. The main recommendations were to give consideration to site selection, environmental aspects and production in connection with markets. Was also recommended to elaborate a code of conduct for management of aquaculture facilities, standards for environmental safeguards and norms for the quality control of end products.

5) The Ad Hoc Committee meeting was the start up phase of a cooperative systems on Post-MEDRAP II. It was held in Algiers, following the seminar on planification. A draft proposal for new inter-governmental organisation was presented. The Committee members adopted the structure of relying on the existing organisms to carry out the MEDRAP future activities. The GFCM was identified as the general coordination mechanism, the MAP/PAP-RAC and the CIHEAM were identified as potential sub-coordinators of specialised related networks. The Project on Information System Network (SIPAM) was largely supported.

Further details on Post-MEDRAP will be presented during this session.

6) In Nantes & Sète, France, a Seminar on Molluscs Culture and a study tours were organised with the contribution of IFREMER on June 92. The status of conchyliculture and its prespectives in the Mediterranean region was the major theme of the seminar. The MEDRAP representatives presented communications on their experiences on molluscs culture and formulated several recommendations which are included in the Seminar Report.

7) In Lisbon, on November 92, a workshop on Pathology was held and followed by the Network Constitution Meeting on the subject. Both meetings were attended by Expert and/or researcher from each member and associated country.

The principal diseases of species relevant to the Mediterranean were reviewed. The existing cooperation programmes/networks elsewhere in the world could be used as models and even be integrated in the activities.

It is recommended to coordinate a database on the Mediterranean fish disease, the preparation of a feasibility study for the setting up of a diagnosis Service Centre and the promotion of an active participation of private producers.

C. CONSTITUTION OF NETWORKS

In Research field, the following Specialised Networks have been created.

Specialised NetworkPlaceDateFocal Point
“Aquaculture and EnvironmentBordeaux, France30.3.92Tunisia
“Diversification of Production”Cadiz Spain13.4.92Cyprus
“Lagoon Management”Sète, France19.6.92Morocco
“Pathology”PortugalNov. 92Malta

1) The importance of environmental considerations on aquaculture and conversely was discussed during the Network Constitution Meeting in Bordeaux. The immediate objectives, the mechanisms, the finances were defined and detailed in the enclosed Network Constitution Meeting Report.

2) On April 13th, 1992, in Cadiz, Spain, was held the first meeting of constitution of “Diversification of Production” network. The recommendations of the MALTA Workshop on Diversification were the working basis of the meeting. Technical topics regarding the diversification of species were reviewed. Private sector was involved and is envisaged to be associated to the Network Activities through the National Coordinators of each country. It was recommended that a close cooperation should exist between the administration/research centers and the private sector of each country to enhance the development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean Region.

3) The Lagoon Management Network constitution meeting was held in Nantes & Sète in France on June 1992 and was about Lagoon Management. It was proposed to establish management models in each lagoon site, to combine and concentrate efforts of all the Mediterranean countries to a greater benefit of realised experiences and to establish common methodologies and data banks. Finally, it was proposed to constitute the network at the Mediterranean level on the lagoon management during MEDRAP phase II and post-MEDRAP.

The participating countries agreed to organise “Workshops on sites” where transfer of data will be realised and three aspects will constitute the fields of intervention: Hydrodynamic, Ecological, Socio-economic and legal.

4) The Network constitution meeting on Pathology was held in Portugal on November 26th. It was decided to propose the organisation of highly specialised training courses on methodology specific to diagnosis bacteriology in Medidterranean Marine Aquaculture. It was also decided to issue a Newsletter on Aquatic Marine animal disease and a publication on the Mediterranean fish diseases. Dr. Matsusato, strongly supported the proposal and promised financial assistance.

In Production field, the following Network Constitution Meeting was organised:

5) A Production Sub-Network Seminar was held in Nador, on September 92. Responsibles from Aquaculture Administration anf from the Organisation of Aquaculture Producers from each member and associated country attended. It was discussed the technology and production development, comparative production costs for several rearing technics, marketing and producers problems, aquaculture insurance and regional and inter professional mechanisms of cooperation. It was mainly recommended the preservation of aquaculture sites, combine efforts for maketing promotion, the definition of norms and their application and the creation of data bank to collect the necessary information.

It was recommended the creation of a National Producers Association to speed up the establishment of the Production Network. This association will collect information to be used in the Information System. It will then give the benefit of circulating the updated information on Production technics among the Mediterranean Region. The complementarity of two networks (Production and Information) is meant to give greater chance of success and continuity to the cooperation.

In Training field, two meetings were organised as follows:

6) The Training Sub-Network was firstly examined at Montpellier Seminar held on September 1991. Its constitution is realised during the seminar held in Tirana on December 7–8.

D. FOR THE PERENNITY OF THE COOPERATION: Discussions with Existing Organisations concerned

In accordance with the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations, with the Consultant report on MEDRAP II future activities and in order to obtain further indications of Post-MEDRAP structures and mechanisms, discussions and meetings were held with the Existing organisations concerned.

1) Contacts with FAO, CIHEAM AND MAP/PAP-RAC:

The consultant and the MEDRAP Coordinator made informal meetings and communications with the FAO, CIHEAM and MAP/PAP-RAC to obtain a preliminary indication of their interest and willingness to carry out the tasks outlined in the suggested framework and to clarify the mechanics of any formal follow up by MEDRAP following approval of the Steering Committee. The results of these communications and discussions were as follows:

The GFCM: Discussions were held with the GFCM Secretary, Mr. H. Ben-Alaya, and the FAO Acting Assistant Director-General for Fisheries, Dr. W. Krone, with Mr. Mario Pedini attending, on GFCM's interest in and willingness to undertake the role of coordinator. The ADG had no objections, provided the Secretariat and the Fishery Resources Division could cope with the work load. The matter was subsequently referred to and discussed with the GFCM's Executive Committee during its meeting on 22–23 June 1992.

The Executive Committee did not have any objections to the proposal, provided the GFCM Secretariat was provided with additional support, and agreed to raise the matter to the full Council during its forthcoming meeting in April 1993. A briefing document, describing the proposal has to be prepared for the Council's consideration in advance of the meeting. Follow up on this matter must await approval by the MEDRAP Steering Committee.

CIHEAM: Similar discussions were held with the Secretary General, Dr. M. Lasram, with Mr. P. Ferlin (IFREMER) attending. Dr. Lasram was receptive to the idea in principle and pointed out that a cooperative agreement between FAO and CIHEAM is in effect and project collaboration has already has been carried out with FAO in the past.

The proposed sub-coordination role of CIHEAM must be raised to the Board of Directors for discussion and decision. Formal follow up with the Board will require a letter of request from the FAO Director General, addressed to the CIHEAM Secretary General, detailing the proposal, including the institutional framework, programme of activities and CIHEAM'S responsibilities. The Board of Directors meets in December and June of each year.

Since, the FAO DG cannot submit such a letter before the GFCM approves the institutional framework during its meeting in April, 1993, the matter can be raised to the CIHEAM Board of Directors during its June meeting at the earliest.

MAP/PAP-RAC: Fax correspondence with Mr. A. Pavasovic, Director of PAP-RAC, indicated that MAP/PAP-RAC was interested in principle in the possibility of coordinating future MEDRAP research and training activities on the environmental aspects of aquaculture, pending detailed discussions.

A meeting was held in the Fisheries Department on 8.9.1992 with the participation of Messrs. A. Pavasovic, Director PAP/RAC, Split; Hassan Akrout, Regional Coordinator, MEDRAP II, M. Pedini, FIRI and R. Ziesler, FIOC.

The following points were agreed upon in principle:

  1. The concept approach for future cooperation was found acceptable;

  2. PAP could further elaborate on its possible involvement at an early date and preferably before the forthcoming MEDRAP Network Steering Committee (NSC) meeting to be held in Tirana;

  3. The Director of PAP has made possible future cooperation conditional to an involvement and/or association also of FAO, and to a satisfactory financial framework, possibly supported by Donor Institutions. In this respect, he mentioned specifically that parties, should enter into competition with each other for the allocation of external financing from these Institutions;

  4. The Director of PAP stated that a final participation would be conditional to the decisions of the contracting parties to Geneva Convention, the next meeting of which will be convened in November 1993. The proposal for PAP's involvement, including financial aspects, however, should be submitted to the socio-economic, scientific and technical committees before March 1993 for consideration and eventual endorsement in May 1993, as well as to the MEDRAP Steering Committee for approval.

  5. It was decided that direct communication links be established between PAP, FAO and MEDRAP Headquarters, and that an exchange of information on work carried out on environmental aspects of aquaculture and coastal zone management would follow.

2) Contacts with EEC Officials:

On the other hand, the Project Coodinator and Mr. S. R. Coppola, Fisheries resources Officer, (FIRM) from FAO, met with EEC Officials, in Brussels to discuss possible financing of MEDRAP activities and projects, including SIPAM.

  1. On 9th October 1992, a meeting was held with Professor Tilak VIEGAS in charge of Scientific Research (DG VII). The Project Coordinator presented a summary report of the activities carried out within the MEDRAP framework and introduced four (4) project (see DOC 1, Annex 1) components where EEC interest might be envisaged. Prof. VIEGAS said that his Directorate General has recently changed its policy and was now dealing only with pure research and not with implementation on the so-called development research which were left to other Directorates.

    However, after discussion, there was informal agreement on the possibility of EEC financing a Workshop aimed at identifying fields where research could be carried out within MEDRAP activities.

  2. On 10th October 92, a meeting was held with a Group of Officials (listed below) representing the DG I (North-South relations) and DG XIV (Fisheries). MEDRAP needs were presented and discussed. The EEC Officials highlighted its difficulties in financing a body like MEDRAP which is not an European Organisation… They stated that the community had already expressed the wish to join the GFCM (and presumably share the funding) and they envisaged the possibility of using this channel to cooperate with MEDRAP in the future. However, and concerning the four project proposals submitted by the Project Coordinator, the EEC Officials showed only some interest to SIPAM and requested a meeting restricted to technical discussions on the conceptual design and its implementation.

  3. A third meeting was therefore organised on the 10th of October with Mr. J. O'KELLY, Administrator and Information System Manager, Mr. A. PICCIOLI and Mr. IOANNIS PAPAVASSILIOU, Mr. COPPOLA went through the description of the SIPAM System.

    The Community showed and expressed interest in collaborating in the SIPAM project although for the time being with no funding. As immediate follow-up, Mr. PICCIOLI from the Aquaculture equipment and Infrastructure Service will come to Rome at the end of last October to meet Mr. PEDINI and Mr. COPPOLA to finalise the technical discussion and formulate the degree of cooperation.

N.B.: PERSONS MET:

Mr. W. Brugge, Acting Read of Unit, Research and Scientific Analysis.
Mr. J. O'Kelly, Administrator, Info. System Manager, Fisheries Economics
Mr. Ioannis Papavassiliou, Assistant, Aquaculture, Equipt. & Infrastructure
Mr. A. Piccioli, Administrator, Aquac. Equipt. & Infrastructure
Mr. Slothouwer, DG I, North-South relations
Mr. O. Toogaard, Head of Unit, Fisheries Economics (FAO Coordinator)
Mr. C. Vamvakas, Head of Unit, Aquac. Equipt. & Infrastructure

DOCUMENT 2
1992 MEDRAP II Budget Situation

By Mr. R. Ziesler (FAO)

FJQFSOOINQUIRY04 12 1992
14: 23: 38
 FINANCIAL STATEMENT: COMPONENT SUBTOTALS 
Project Symbol:RAB/89/005/E/01/12Current Year:1992 

ComponentsBudgeted AmtExpendCommitPrecommBalance
Totals500,000356,45163,59147,83232,123
Sel     
-1100 INT.EXPERTS/CO35,00012,8611,329020,809
-1200 OPAS EXPERTS00000
-1300 ADM. SUPPORT PE40,00031,25304968,250
-1400 UN VOLUNTEERS00000
-1500 DUTY TRAVEL90,00074,76418,6790-3,443
-1600 MISSION COSTS10,0002,9812,01904,999
-1700 NATIONAL EXPER40,00029,5960010,403
-1898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P0-55600556
-2100 SUB-CONTRACTS00000
-2898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P00000
-3100 FELLOWSHIPS00000
-3200 STUDY TOURS/GR200,000196,06941,5630-37,632
-3300 IN-SERVICE TRA04300500-930
-3898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P022500255
-4100 EXPENDABLE EQU20,0009,21209,2901,497
-4200 NON-EXPENDABLE10,00000010,000
-4300 PREMISES00000
-4898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P00000
-5100 OPER./MAINT. EQ25,000751014,4799,768
-5200 REPORTING COST10,00068104,0005,318
-5300 SUNDRY20,000-1,852019,0662,785
-5400 UNDP DIRECT CO00000
-5600 AGENCY OVERHEA00000
-5898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P00000

FJQFSOOINQUIRY04 12 1992
14: 24: 23
 FINANCIAL STATEMENT: COMPONENT SUBTOTALS 
Project Symbol:RER/87/009/H/01/12Current Year:1992 

ComponentsBudgeted AmtExpendCommitPrecommBalance
Totals145,443136,90422,8280-14,290
Sel     
-1100 INT. EXPERTS/CO00000
-1200 OPAS EXPERTS00000
-1300 ADM. SUPPORT PE00000
-1400 UN VOLUNTEERS17,00000017,000
-1500 DUTY TRAVEL8,00030,0725,8090-27,881
-1600 MISSION COSTS2,000148001,852
-1700 NATIONAL EXPER00000
-1898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P010700-107
-2100 SUB-CONTRACTS00000
-2898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P00000
-3100 FELLOWSHIPS25,00000025,000
-3200 STUDY TOURS/GR73,443106,48117,0190-50,038
-3300 IN-SERVICE TRA00000
-3898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P011400-144
-4100 EXPENDABLE EQU2,0000002,000
-4200 NON-EXPENDABLE15,00000015,000
-4300 PREMISES00000
-4898 SAV /O-SP LIQ P00000
-5100 OPER./MAINT.EQ00000
-5200 REPORTING COST1,5000001,500
-5300 SUNDRY1,5000001,500
-5400 UNDP DIRECT CO00000
-5600 AGENCY OVERHEA00000
-5898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P00000

UNDP CONTRIBUTION (IN DOLLARS)RAB/89/005 MEDRAP TUNISIA REV EEE/12-11-92 FOLLOWUP WITH UDP NEWYORK/24-11-92

RER/02/005/2/01/2 Mediterranean Régional Aquaculture Project (MEDRAP II)

 TOTAL19911992199319941995
 M/MUS$M/MUS$M/MUS$M/MUS$M/MUS$M/MUS$
1151 CONSULTANTS21224,267331,267235,000888,000540,000330,000
1300 ADMIN. SUPPORT PERSONNEL 113,084 19,354 40,000 28,084 14,646 11,000
1400 UN VOLUNTEERS4060,000    2436,0001624,000  
1500 DUTY TRAVEL 302,285 57,285 90,000 65,000 60,000 30,000
1600 MISSION COSTS 81,859 25,859 10,000 15,000 16,000 15,000
1700 NPPP INCLAC 164,689 9,689 40,000 45,000 40,000 30,000
1900 COMPONENT TOTAL61946,1843143,4542215,00032277,08421194,6463116,000
3100 INDIVIDUAL TRAINING 60,000     20,000 20,000 20,000
3200 STUDY TOURS 587,066 112,066 200,000 105,000 90,000 80,000
3900 COMPONENT TOTAL 647,066 112,066 200,000 125,000 110,000 110,000
4100 EXP. EQUIPMENT 59,702 18,702 20,000 11,000 10,000  
4200 NON-EXP. EQUIPMENT 54,811 5,811 10,000 14,000 13,000 12,000
 114,513 24,51330,000 25,000 23,000 12,000  
5100 OPER/MAIN 55,752 1,752 25,000 10,000 10,000 9,000
5200 REPORTING 55,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000
5300 SUNDRY 63,485 13,485 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
5900 COMPONENT TOTAL 174,237 20,237 55,000 30,000 30,000 39,000
TOTAL611,882,0003300,02702500,00032457,08420357,6463267,000

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REPORT GIG X P21
DATE: 03/06/92
TIME: 17:40:10

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE US
PROJECT BUDGET COVERING UNDP CONTRIBUTION (IN US DOLLARS)
MANDATORY REPHASING FOR THE YEAR OF 1991

RER/87/009/1/01/12 AQUACULTUE DEVELOPMENT
UNDP 418301 FOOD STATUS: OA

 TOTAL1998:PRIOR199119921993
CODE DESCRIPTIONM/M$M/M$M/M$M/M$M/M$
COMPONENT 1100 PROJECT PERSONNEL          
1500 DUTY TRAVEL 38,164 1,150 21,164 8,000 7,850
1600 MISSION/NCENTIVES 11,299 3,667 3,632 2,000 2,000
1898 SAV/O-SPLIQ P/V COM 3,183 3,183      
SUBTOTAL COMPONENT 1100 52,646 8,000 24,796 10,000 9,850
COMPONENT 3000 TRAINING          
3100 FELLOWSHIPS 35,000     5,000 30,000
3200 STUDY TOURS/GRP TRNG 284,368 16,557 83,580 107,231 77,000
3898 SAV/O-SP LIQ P/Y COM -172   -172    
SUBTOTAL COMPONENT 3000 319,196 16,557 83,408 112,231 107,000
COMPONENT 4000 EQUIPMENT          
4100 EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 3,000     2,000 1,000
4200 NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIP 15,000     18,000  
SUBTOTAL COMPONENT 4000 16,000     17,000 1,000
COMPONENT 5000 MISCELLANEDUS          
5000 REPORTING COSTS 3,500     1,500 2,000
5000 SUNDRY 6,658 83 3,575 1,500 1,500
SUBTOTAL COMPONENT 5000 10,158 83 3,575 3,000 3,500
TOTAL PROJECT 400,000 24,640 111,779 142,231 121,350

DOCUMENT 4
Briefings on Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on MEDRAP III

By Mr. G. Kadari

The meeting started with presentations on:

Scope of the Ad Hoc Committee (Mr. H. Akrout), Framework for the discussion and a brief consideration of FAO experiences (Mr. M. Pedini), existing institutional frameworks which could be useful to ensure future activities (Mr. Ph. Ferlin), role of the GFCM and characteristics of this council (Mr. Ben Aleya), and the possible inter-governmental organisation which could follow the second phase of MEDRAP (Mr. Stein). The relevant documents distributed are attached as annexes.

In these presentations, it was highlighted the need to ensure the continuity of the activities of the various Sub-networks of MEDRAP II to which a central coordination activity should be added. It was deemed necessary for the Project to rely on the advice of an Ad Hoc Committee to channel information to the National Coordinators meeting at the next Steering Committee. They should provide indications to which direction should be followed in order to ensure the continuity of the work already started. A number of questions had to be addressed by the Committee in order to identify possible scenarios for the future. Issues, such as what activities should be continued, which costs his continuation would entail for the countries and which existing mechanisms and institutions could be addressed to carry out the work started; were considered important. Finally, a decision on which information should be conveyed to the countries had to be taken and mechanism to prepare had to be identified.

Four Inter-governmental Organizations were retained:

  1. the General Fisheries Council of the Mediterranean (GFCM), supported by the FAO for nearly 40 years, covering the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, which is an independent forum and could coordinate specific activities;

  2. the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) established in 1975 which considers aquaculture to be among its priorities. This Organization has previous experience in dealing with MEDRAP activities and is oriented towards aquaculture/environmental analysis;

  3. the “Centre International des Hautes Eludes Agronomiques pour la Méditerrannée” (CIHEAM), founded in the 60's and covers 14 countries. It is involved with training and research Networks of which 22 have been established. It has been involved in contacts with MEDRAP II;

  4. the “Conseil Intergouvernemental des Etudes Scientifiques pour la Méditerrannée” (CIESM), a more scientific Organization oriented towards basic research and of limited interest for the future operation.

An additional Organization was considered to be of interest, INFOSAMAK, for information exchange on economic aspects and covering Northern Africa and the Middle East.

The presentation of the role of the GFCM highlighted its potential position as a coordination mechanism but also pointed out its difficulties to operate in view of its limited budgets that are at its disposition.

A draft proposal for new inter-governmental Organization, designed following the example of the Network of aquaculture centres in Asia was presented as an example of an inter-governmental instrument.

It was indicated that alternative forms of agreement could be envisaged; for example: agreement between National Centres; memorandum of understanding between Ministries. In addition, the creation of an Organization like INFOSAMAK, incorporated under national law could be considered an additional possibility.

In the discussion that followed four main activities were considered for the future of MEDRAP; Research, Training, Information exchange, Assistance to planning.

The first 3 have been started by MEDRAP II and are at different stages of advancement. An activity of assistance to planning which was emphasised within the seminar on planification for the development of aquaculture (Algiers, June 92) was considered necessary to support both the public administration and the incorporation of economic analysis into the future activities of MEDRAP.

It was concluded that the alternatives of liaison with the various Sub-networks had to be explored in greater detail because of their uneven progress.

The linkage between research and training activities with existing Organizations outside MEDRAP was more evident than for information or for assistance for planning. The GFCM was considered an interesting option. to continue the coordination activities of the various Sub-networks and eventually to take care of related to assistance to planning.

It was pointed out that the Agreement establishing the Council, provide that it may promote and undertake R & D cooperative project in the area of fishers (including aquaculture). The internal establishment of working parties or special committees which could have a temporary or permanent character is also possible .

The CIHEAM was indicated as a structure which could be involved with specialized of high-level training, and the PAP RAC or MAP was indicated for research activities on aquaculture and environment - related topics and on coastal lagoons which are part of the MEDRAP Sub-networks.

An institutional frame work for the SIPAM activities has yet to be identified.

The consensus of the Ad Hoc Committee was that it would be an opportunity to carry out MEDRAP activities through existing Organization rather than to envisage the creation of a new inter-governmental body.

A number of financing alternatives for assuring the perennity of MEDRAP was discussed notably in respect of national and international contributions (UNDP, EEC, UMA, FAO, Government and institutions, etc…).

However, it is recognised that it is difficult to identify a mode of financing in the absence of defined programmes and associate budgets.

It was recognised that a minimum core-funding should be allocated by the participating Governments in order to preserve the coordination and, particularly, the SIPAM system.

This situation led the Committee to recommend that a consultant should appointed by MEDRAP II in order to:

-   propose the programmes considered essential for the medium-term future of MEDRAP;

-   explore the various mechanisms which could be established for the implementation of the activities within the above mentioned programmes and including an analysis of the capacities of the institutions which could be involved.

-   and to prepare cost estimates and to suggest financing mechanisms. The consultant should submit his study one month in advance of the holding of the third MEDRAP Steering Committee.

DOCUMENT 5
Introduction to MEDRAP II Proposed Future Organisational Structure and Activities

By Project Coordinator

The strategy of MEDRAP II in supporting aquaculture development is aimed at the establishment of In its stead, of a permanent regional mechanism which will gradually attain self-sufficiency. This mechanism is intended to assist in establishing permanent cooperation among countries of the Mediterranean Region and to mobilize regional capabilities and financial ressources for the rational development of aquaculture.

On Page 21 of this consultancy report, the suggested institutional framework identified after several discussions with existing regional institutions/agencies is hereafter detailed with the aim of exploring the potential for the future cooperation :

4.2.3. Suggested institutional framework

The above assessment suggests a possible framework for future cooperative aquaculture activities in the Mediterranean region consisting of the following components (Fig. 5):

  1. Governing Body : the GFCM

  2. Aquaculture Management Committee: to be established under the GFCM.

  3. Coordinating Mechanism: the GFCM Secretariat, assisted by representatives of the sub-coordinating mechanism [CIHEAM, MAP, FIRED/Fisheries Department/FAO].

  4. Sub-Coordinating Mechanisms:

    -   CIHEAM: Research and Training (Technology, Economics)

    -   MAP: Research and Training (Environmental Aspects of Aquaculture)

    -   SIPAM, Tunisia: Information

    -   (To be identified): Development Planning

  5. Implementing Mechanism : the Aquaculture Regional Lead Centres (the Institutes) and their networks and sub-networks.

In the event that negotiations with one or more of the proposed sub-coordinators fall, the only option is to delegate the sub-coordinating duties to the most competent of the Aquaculture Lead Centres. If negotiations with the GFCM fall, overall coordination could be delegated to CIHEAM (If negotiations with the Centre are successful).

Otherwise it will be necessary to abandon the concept of working through existing organisations and establish an new, independent organisation.

4.2.4. Duties and responsibilities

The suggested duties and responsibilities of the framework components listed above which should be finalized by legal counsel, are as follows:

  1. The Council, The Executive Committee and The Fisheries Management Committee

    The duties and responsibilities of these bodies will be as described in The Agreement and Rules of Procedure of the GFCM (see Section 5.2.2. for reference document).

  2. The Aquaculture Management Committee

    Members will be appointed from the Directors in charge of aquaculture research and development in the member countries. the Secretariat will attend all committee meetings. The committee will:

    -   elect its own chairman and meet annually.

    -   review the selection of Aquaculture Lead Centres by the Sub-Coordinators and forward its recommendations to the Council for final consideration.

    -   review the proposed programme of work and budget prepared by the Secretariat and forward it, with its recommendations, to the Council for final approval.

    -   review and assess the progress of work approved by the Council and report to the latter during its biennial meeting.

    -   consider technical matters referred to it by the Council and the Secretariat and provide the necessary advice and recommendations.

    -   convene expert consultations and working groups to assist it in its duties.

  3. The Secretariat

    Will consist of the GFCM Secretary and one representative from each of the Sub-Coordinators, with the Secretary as chairman . Its duties will be to:

    -   Prepare the annual programme of work and budget (biennially) and present it to the Aquaculture Management Committee in advance of the Council meeting.

    -   coordinate the programme of work approved by the Council.

    -   seek external financial support for projects.

    -   manage programme finances, disburse funds to the Sub-coordinators as necessary and prepare annual financial reports.

    -   raise special technical problems to the Aquaculture Management Committee, and administrative and financial problems to the Council.

    -   prepare an annual report on the progress of work and budget for review by the Aquaculture Management Committee.

    -   make all necessary arrangements for the meetings of the Aquaculture Management Committee. the chairman will be responsible for convening the full Secretariat twice annually (to plan coordination of the approved programme of work and to prepare the annual report to the Aquaculture Management Committee.)

  4. The Sub-Coordinators

    The Sub-Coordinators will:

    -   Select the Lead Centres in their specific areas of responsibility and develop the related networks for approval by the Aquaculture Management Committee and the Council, after collection of all plans by the full Secretariat.

    -   Develop the programme of work and budget and assist, through the Secretariat, in the collation of plans submitted by all Sub-Coordinators into an annual programme of work and budget.

    -   plan and coordinate the implementation of the approved programme of work through the Lead Centres and their networks.

    -   Seek external funding for various projects in collaboration with the Secretariat.

    -   Prepare an annual report on the progress of work and budget and assist, through the Secretariat, in the collation of all Sub-Coordinator reports for presentation to the Aquaculture Management Committee and the Council.

    -   Attend all meetings of the full Secretariat, Aquaculture Management Committee and the Council.

  5. The Regional Lead Centres

    The Centres will be selected by the Sub-Coordinators for approval by the Aquaculture Management Committee and the Council. Under the guidance of the related Sub-Coordinator, they will be, responsible for :

    -   the development of networks.

    -   the preparation of the annual plan of of work and budget.

    -   the preparation of proposals for the external funding of specific projects.

    -   the implementation and coordination of the approved programme of work.

    -   the preparation of annual reports on the progress of work and budget, to be submitted to the related Sub-Coordinator.

  6. The National Coordinating Centres

    The National Centres, under the guidance of the related Lead Centres, will :

    -   serve as focal points for coordination between the member country and the overall aquaculture programme.

    -   act as lead centres for member countries.

    -   carry out the work approved by the Council.

    -   assist in the preparation of the annual programme of work and budget, in coordination with the National Aquaculture Committee and the Lead Centre.

    -   prepare an annual progress report for submission to the Lead Centre.

    -   provide services to other member countries free of charge or at nominal cost.

According to what have preceded, a tentative proposal on the implementation of MEDRAP III structure may be formulated as follows : ( see enclosed chart no.1 )

The CGPM will ensure the General Coordination of the future activities and will have to establish an Aquaculture Management Committee for the purpose.

The MAP/PAP-RAC agreed to carry out the Aquaculture and Environment Network activities, the CIHEAM to be in charge of the Research and Training Network and the Tunisian Government to host the SIPAM Project.

For each project, a draft proposal have to be elaborated, by each concerned Sub-coordinator, beginning of 1993, an collaboration with MEDRAP and, if necessary, with a consultant assistance.

A seminar should be organised to review and adopt the draft proposal early in 1993. All interested countries and other parties concerned will attend.

The Sub-Coordinator will be responsible for the elaboration of the Project Document, final version and the identification of funding sources, in collaboration with MEDRAP Coordination Centre.

The adoption of the Project by the respective councils of the Sub-Coordinators should be notified by mid-93.

By end of 1993 the Project will be submitted to the Aquaculture Management Committee for advice then to GFCM for adoption.

In 1994, the Sub-Coordinator is ready to execute the forecasted activities.

MEDRAP II should assist in the preparatory phase of each Network Project.

However, the Networks recently created, according to the decision of Cairo Steering Committee meeting, would be maintained as Sub-Networks ( see chart no. 2 ).

December 1992
By the Project Coordinator

Document 6
Tentative Proposal on the Implementation of MEDRAP III Structure

By Project Coordinator

Further to the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations held in Algiers on June 1992, and following the consultancy report on the “MEDRAP II proposed future organisational structure, activities and budget”, several discussions and contacts have been conducted to indentify the practical actions to be undertaken to implement permanent structures for the perennity of the cooperation ( see chart no. 1).

The CGPM will ensure the General Coordination of the future activities and will have to establish an Aquaculture Management Committee for the purpose.

The MAP/PAP-RAC agreed to carry out the Aquaculture and Environment Network activities, the CIHEAM to be in charge of the Research and Training Network and the Tunisian Government to host the SIPAM Project.

For each project, a draft proposal have to be elaborated, by each concerned Sub-Coordinator, beginning of 1993, in collaboration with MEDRAP and, if necessary, with a consultant assistance.

A seminar should be organised to review and adopt the draft proposal early in 1993. All interested countries and other parties concerned will attend.

The Sub-Coordinator will be responsible for the elaboration of the Project Document final version and the identification of funding sources, in collaboration with MEDRAP Coordination Centre.

The adoption of the Project by the respective councils of the sub-Coordinators should be notified by mid-93.

By end of 1993 the Project will be submitted to the Aquaculture Management Committee for advice then to GFCM for adoption.

In 1994, the Sub-Coordinator is ready to execute the forecasted activities.

MEDRAP II should assist in the preparatory phase of each Network Project.

However, the Networks recently created, according to the decision of Cairo Steering Committee meeting, would be maintained as sub-Networks ( see chart no. 2 ).

December 1992
By the Project Coordinator

IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDRAP III STRUCTURE

Chart No 1

MEDRAP II should assist, during 1994, the Sub-Coordinators, in the preparatory phase, of each Network Project.

Chart № 1

SUB-COORDINATORS NETWORKS

Chart No 2

Chart № 2

DOCUMENT 7
Aquaculture and Environment Network

By PAP/RAC Representative

Priority Actions Programme

Regional Activity Centre

Split, November 1992

IMPLEMENTATION OF ECOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR THE RATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF AQUACULTURE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION

Introduction

The potential of the Mediterranean environments for the development of aquaculture has only recently been fully recognized prompting almost all the countries of the region to start implementing or to plan substantial aquaculture activities.

Most aquaculture activities are at present being carried out in ways that are to a considerable degree dependent on the resources of the aquaculture site itself, i.e. water quality, nutrients, feed, which means that the selected site must provide these resources in appropriate amounts and quality for the kind of culture to be reared. The maintenance of these initially suitable ecological conditions is a limit for development of aquaculture, as no undue stress should be caused on the environment and on other activities at or near the site. Although aquaculture in the Mediterranean is known for centuries, it has been recently recognized that intensive cultures themselves are capable to endanger environment and production.

For the future, limits for the sites practical for culture purposes should be extended to include not only lagoons, estuaries and sheltered coastal zones but the offshore zones too.

The programme proposed herein is designed primarily to help the governments of the Mediterranean countries, but also to help existing and potential producers to plan and carry out appropriate projects, avoiding risk of production collapse caused by environmental disturbances.

Project description

Background

Aquaculture is one of the priority fields of the Priority Actions Programme (PAP) of UNEP Mediterranean Action Plan. In the framework of PAP workplan for the 1986–1987 biennium (UNEP/WG.129.5), the formulation of a joint project of PAP and FAO/UNDP MEDRAP was envisaged in order to study the environmental aspects of aquaculture management. This came about as a result of the cooperation between PAP and MEDRAP experts over the 1984–1987 period, during which the need to define and test an effective procedure for the proper management of aquaculture in lagoon and coastal ecosystems was thoroughly investigated.

The information obtained during the preparatory phase (1986–87) made possible a realistic evaluation of the needs and constraints of both scientific and technical nature for the implementation of the project. This led to the formulation of the present proposal.

Project objectives

While there is no doubt that an operational procedure, capable of producing sensible evaluations and forecasts under different environmental and production scenarios would provide a precious tool both for coastal zone planners and entrepreneurs, such a procedure, at least at the regional level, does not exist at present.

It is clear from the analysis of the studies that have been carried out in this field that only qualitative suggestions are possible to offer within the descriptive and scientifically informal approaches that have been adopted.

This is due to conceptual, technical and economic constraints, some of which are specific of the field of aquaculture, especially with regard to equipment and manpower costs, as well as time necessary for a more scientifically grounded environmental analysis.

The long-term objectives of the project are:

-   to establish a conceptual and operational procedure of site evaluation and monitoring for the development and protection of aquaculture in the Mediterranean;

-   to define a realistic and consistent set-up of operations necessary to calibrate and validate the procedure as a whole and its individual components separately;

-   to establish a network capable of operating on a permanent basis.

It is, however, essential that the procedure to be developed be in line with specific problems and needs of aquaculture, that it be of general applicability, simple and inexpensive for the field effort and capable of providing accurate estimates and predictions.

The immediate objectives are:

-   to select appropriate sites for the implementation of the environmental network;

-   to evaluate previous data;

-   to obtain supplementary data;

-   to review and update the original document;

-   to prepare a workplan for the implementation of MEDRAP databases;

-   to prepare operating instructions for producers;

-   to provide preliminary indications for environmentally sound aquaculture development and protection;

-   to provide training of local staff in field operations.

To meet these objectives, it is necessary (a) to prepare different production systems and their development in various environmental scenarios, (b) o define scenarios b y means of efficient descriptors, and (c) to choose a sampling design for each descriptor according to its specific space and time scales. Also, a set of numerical techniques has to be defined for processing the information obtained, so as to produce the desired quantitative assessments and forecasts, as well as to assess the relative significance of the selected descriptors.

Expected outputs

Once such a procedure is constructed and validated, the following outputs will be expected:

-   guidelines for the selection of sites suitable for aquaculture development;

-   assessment of compatibility of already existing or planned aquaculture activities with the development of other forms of natural resources exploitation;

-   selection, within a given ecosystem, of zones best suited for the various production systems;

-   definition as to how far a given type of production can be developed without exceeding the carrying capacity of an ecosystem (self-pollution problem);

-   definition of the amount of exploitable resources;

-   definition of the extent to which available resources can be developed through intervention.

These guidelines and their associated models will be designed in such a way as to be readily used by decision markers and aquaculture professionals without any specific training.

Organization of the project

Following the above considerations, the project should be organized in the following integrated parts:

  1. Preparatory phase to integrate previous data and to collect supplementary data, as well as to prepare the framework and start the operational calibration of the project, with particular reference to sampling design and related technical problems.

  2. Implementation phase to perform those activities which are feasible at all sites; to implement the adopted programme, the specific seminars and advanced training missions.

  3. Continuity phase to perform those activities which are necessary to maintain the permanent network and facilitate common regional strategy, enabling optimum aquaculture production.

  4. Training component. The project will have a strong training component consisting of seminars, workshops and training missions.

Preparatory phase

The preparatory phase will be carried out mostly by the coordinating Group (CG). It will cover revision and updating of the original PAP document considering the future MEDRAP strategy. CG will review proposals of sites for inclusion in the project. Also, CG will organize missions to selected sites and draft a report with a view to establishing a programme for the next phase. CG will provide operating instructions.

The preparatory phase will establis:

  1. a grid of aquaculture sites ready for the project implementation;

  2. a grid for spatial analyses to be used in the implementation phase;

  3. optimum sampling frequency to be used in the implementation phase;

  4. location of permanent sampling sites to be adopted in the implementation phase.

In addition, two seminars will be organized in order to discuss a common strategy of the project, adjust and calibrate the methodology.

Implementation phase

The implementation phase is designed to validate implementation of the programme and to perform the activities which are feasible at all sites.

The implementation phase will focus on the following descriptors:

  1. meteorological descriptors (temperature, relative humidity, etc.);

  2. continental hydrography descriptors (main water inflow; run-off sources, etc.);

  3. geomorphological descriptors (bathymetry, sediments, etc.);

  4. physical descriptors (currents, temperature, transparency, etc.);

  5. chemical descriptors (salinity, oxygen content, etc.);

  6. biological descriptors (biomass of plankton, benthos, nekton, etc.).

The operational sampling design for each of the sites will include their specific needs and, depending on the results of the preparatory phase, will be flexible. The expected result is a validated and calibrated model permitting simulations by varying the level of the forcing functions and/or border conditions.

One specific seminar and two advanced training missions will enable participants to implement the calibrated methodology.

Ad hoc visits of experts will help in this phase. Annual meetings of national coordinators, FAO experts and MEDRAP representatives will discuss the achieved results, as well as programme for the next period.

Continuity phase

The continuity phase is designed to enable performing those activities which are necessary to maintain the permanent network and facilitate the common regional strategy towards an optimum aquaculture production. During this phase, national coordinators, FAO experts and MEDRAP representatives will meet at least once a year to validate, update and facilitate operations. In addition, expert visits to particular sites will help in model implementation.

The expected result is an efficient model enabling producers to maintain and develop safe aquaculture projects. In addition, this phase will result in cooperation with other relevant MEDRAP networks.

Training component

Two seminars to be organized during the preparatory phase will provide opportunity for discussion and planning among the Coordinating Group and participants from selected sites. They are designed as a Plenary Assembly of the Project at the beginning, and a specific one (intercalibration) at the end of this phase.

One specific seminar for modeling and two advanced training missions during the implementation phase are offered to improve the knowledge of already experienced staff members of the selected. sites. Special reference is made of the implementation of the calibrated methodology, model building and managing.

The permanent training component programme consisting of seminars, workshops and training missions will be proposed in cooperation with the training network.

Operational structure

The operational structure consists of:

  1. The Co-ordinating Group, which will be a task team carrying out most of the work foreseen in the preparatory phase. The members of CG will not constitute a permanent unit wit an established office during the whole duration of the project but will meet whenever needed to direct the activities. In particular, the role of the OC is.

    -   to carry out the preparatory phase;

    -   to perform quality controls;

    -   to plan and assist in seminars and workshops;

    -   to enable data processing and modeling;

    -   to prepare reports.

    Members of GC will be assisted by consultants during the preparatory phase, as needed. CG will have at its disposal its own instrumentation to ensure the uniformity of collected data as well as computer facilities for data processing.

  2. The Steering Committee (SC) will have and overall responsibility for decision making concerning common action of the network. Members of the Steering Committee are all national coordinators of the participating countries, along with MEDRAP, FAO and PAP representatives. Other interested countries and international organizations will be welcome to participate as observes. SC will hold one regular session each year.

  3. The Co-ordinating Centre (CC) will be the Priority Actions programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC). CC is responsible for setting up the network during the first 12 months of the project and operation of the project thereafter.

Timing

Activities of the project are scheduled as follows:

-   Preparatory phase: field missions, one at each site, data analysis, preparation of reports, preparation of instructions for operation, one seminar, one CG meeting-duration: 10 months.

-   Implementation phase 1: data collection and analysis, prevalidation of the model, training, 2 quality control-assistance missions, one advanced training mission, one seminar, one meeting of CG - duration; 12 months.

-   Implementation phase 2: data analysis, validation of models, one control quality mission, one advance training mission, one seminar, one CG meeting, one SC meeting-duration: 10 months.

-   Continuity phase: Application of models, review and updating of operational instruction, expert visits, preparation of the final report, one SC meeting-duration: 12 months or open-ended.

Expected achievements

The major practical achievement expected from the project will include a validated analytical tool for site evaluation and impact assessment regarding the specific needs of aquaculture under different ecological and development scenarios. This will be transferable at both national decision-making and professional levels.

Finally, the role of the project in promoting cooperation, communication and exchange of both the scientific knowledge and practical experience in the field of applied ecology and aquaculture on a permanent basis among the Mediterranean countries should be underlined.

Financing

The tentative budget (in US$) has been calculated on the basis of the following criteria:

-   to provide the Co-ordinating Group with necessary facilities to enable promotion of the programme;

-   to provide each selected site with resources in order to bring its equipment up to the level required by the programme;

-   to include a contribution in kind in selected sites.

Although the project has been foreseen to operate on a permanent basis through the future network, financial calculations are made on the basis of the proposed time schedule. After the implementation of the programme, the Steering Committee will be responsible for further financing of the programme.

TENTATIVE PROJECT BUDGET ($USA)

TOPIC/ACTIVITYPreparatory phaseImplementation phase 1Implementation phase 2Continuity phaseTotal
 CashKindCashKindCashKinkCashKind 
Equipment32 55 26   113
Missions44 46 28   118
Consultants34     12 46
Data Processing86181524182424137
Seminars541254125412  198
Advanced Training  32153215  94
Field work 24 78 70 74246
Expendable material  7 7 10 24
Reports10 8 16 10 44
CG Meetings14 14 14   42
SC Meetings    44184418124
Total cash196 234 245 100 775
Total kind 42 120 133 116411
GRAND TOTAL        1186

DOCUMENT 8
1993 Global Activity Programme

By Project Coordinator

PERIODACTIVITYVENUEPARTICIPANTSRESPONSIBLE PARTYEXPERTS
FEBRUARY
17–18
Seminar on Constitution of Information Network System (SIPAM)TUNISIA-Representatives of member and associated countriesMEDRAP PC in collaboration with Tunisian N C and FAOConsultant from FAO. notably for the elaboration of the project document
Review and adoption of the Project Document-Representatives of concerned organisations and institutions
APRIL
1–2
Seminar on Constitution of Aquaculture and Environment network (PAP/RAC)GREECE or CROATIA-Representatives of member and associated countriesMEDRAP PC in collaboration with PAP/RACConsultant, notably lot the elaboration of the project document
Review and adoption of the Project Document-Representatives of concerned organisations and institutions
MAY
10–21
Training course on Advanced technics In Mediterranean marine hatcheriesTUNISIA-Selected by CIHEAMCIHEAM + INSTOP (TUNISIA) in collabo with MEDRAP 
MAY
12–13 or 19–20
Seminar on Constitution of Research and Training Networks (Technology and Economics)TUNISIA-2 Representatives of member and associated countries (1 expert in technology and 1 economics)MEDRAP PC in collaboration with CIHEAMConsultant nobody for the elaboration document of the project
Review and adoption of the Project Document-Representatives of concerned organisations and institutions
MAY
26–28
Participation to World Aquaculture 93 (Congresso y Exposicion)SPAIN-2 Repre. / countryPC in collaboration with Europ. Aqua. Soc. (EAS) Spanish Fish Farm Ass World Aqua. Soc. (WAS) etc… 
JUNE
1–3–5
-Workshop on Fresh water cultureEGYPT-Expert or researcher in fresh water culture from member and associated countriesPC + NC EgyptConsultant it necessary
-Constitution of the Subnetwork on fresh water culture
JUNE
23–24–25
Workshop on Aquaculture engineering and off shore cultureFRANCE-Engineer or Aquaculturist from member and associated countriesFrensh N C in collaboration with MEDRAP PC 
SEPTEMBER
1–2–3
Training course on Back diagnosis In Mediterrancan marine aquaculture industrySPAIN or PORTUGAL-Members of the Subnetworks on pathologySubnetwork Coordinator on pathology in collab. with Global Fish disease information exchange and diagnosis system (FAO) (GCP/INT/526/JPN) 
PC to follow up
OCTOBER
4–5–6
-Workshop on Food Production and Feeding TechnicsPORTUGAL-Expert or researcher in the field of Nutrition from member and associated CountriesPC + NC PortugalConsultant if necessary
8-Constitution of Subnetwork on Nutrition
NOVEMBER
3–4–5
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGLEBANON-NCs + SRCsPC + NC Lebanon 
-UNDP + FAO
-EEC
-PAP/RAC
-CIHEAM
-SIPAM

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