CARIB-HYCOS - WHYCOS

of water resources for both Authorities and stakeholders, but, in addition, should create a basisfor profitable collaboration between countries.Since it is part of the WHYCOS global program, the replicability of the project is obvious.8. RISKS AND CONDITIONS8.1. Hypotheses at different levelsThe project achievement is related to few hypothesis, from which the most important are :• The GOES satellite telemetering system is available for the Project;• The executive agency is able to make the necessary changes to the Project in the caseof unpredictable events that can affect the outcome of the Project;• The executive agency establish good working relations with the NHS and otherpartner institutions;• The identified NHS teams are available for the planned project activities as needed,• The Authorities of the partner countries support their NHS in carrying out the projectactivities;• The NHS staff who benefit from training programmes provided in the framework ofthe project, keep the same position in the Service for the duration of the project.8.2. Risks and risk-avoidance stategies• Risk 1: insufficient co-operation between the NHS and the Regional Centre in projectimplementation;Strategy:IRD has a long history of co-operation with NHS all around the world.IRD has set up a large number of hydrological observatories and isinvolved in the implementation of several different HYCOS projects;• Risk 2: NHS and RC staff could spend too much time on other activities than theCarib-HYCOS project, and consequently not be sufficiently available for the project.Strategy:NHS managers are fully involved in the definition of the project, andshould be able to estimate the work time of their staff. The RC will beprovided with permanent technical co-operation staff, with NHS stafffor specific needs and with consultants if required.• Risk 3: The NHS will not have enough money to set up DCPs that respect HYCOSstandards in a short time.Strategy:During the inception phase an assessment of existing networks andactivities is planned. The project will provide the NHS with therequired technical aid to ensure the field installations are up tostandard. The project will define a development plan for theinstallation and maintenance of DCPs, and a training programme willbe organized.Project document – Caribbean Islands Component – CIC/Carib-HYCOS 27