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ATTACHMENT 3. EVALUATION RESULTS
NATlONAL BlODlVERSlN CONSERVAVON PRlORlTYSETTlNG WORKSHOP
Regional Consultation for Luzon
Punta Baluarte, Calatagan Batangas
September 27 - 29.2000
1 EVALUATlON
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1. The NBCPSW process was well explained.
2. In general, the regional consultation objectives (as indicated in the program) were
successfully met.
Objective #l
Objective #2
13. The workshops in my working group
I a had sufficient time for discuuions (relative to the objective and schedule)
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b. were well-facilitated
c. enriched my insights
d. provided opportunities for expanding linkages
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14. The provisions were satisfactory for
I a. meals and snacks
I b. lodging
I c the venue
1 d. workshop support materials
( e. communication
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TOTAL
5. What are your suggestions to ensure better planning and preparation for the next
regional consultations?
5.1 Arthropods working group needs some resource persons for forested areas and mountain
systems, as well as for river systems and tributaries to allow us to link with
habitats of arthropods;
5.2 Arrange the lodging such that members of a working group are billeted in the same room;
5.3 Next venue should be in a place where e-mail and internet connection can be easily set
up;
5.4 Use of workshop secretariat and to work on the preparation at least 2 months;
5.5 Rooms should accommodate only 2-3 persons and 2 tables to work our assignment;
5.6 Strictness on time;
5.7 Prepare background materials and distribute sufficient copies to participants;
5.8 Send official invitations at least two weeks in advance;
5.9 Make arrangements for special food requirements (e.g. vegetarian meals for non-pork
eating participants, etc.)
5.10 l mprove audio-visual materials and presentations;
5.11 Thematic maps should have the appropriate title and should reflect only the necessary
information. For example, small river systems should be excluded and base line info.
should be present in all maps for reference;
5.12 Invitations did not reach the regional officelconcerned personnel (but received ver-
bal information from PAWB)
5.1 3 Time management in the delivery of activities in the program;
5.1 4 More socio-econ experts (given the extensive date needed);
5.1 5 As much as possible those who have attended previous meetings should also be invited
to attend the subsequent meetings to have continuity of thoughts on whatever decisions
are to be integrated in the final report;
5.16 In case of government agencies the communication should be specific on what dataldo-
curnents that will be brought to the workshop, specifically to the field officers or
personnel;
5.17 More experts. More background paper;
5.18 Preparation of available literature - needs more
5.19 "Ang gagaling nilang lahal' (personal communication of Joks with Noel Dumaup)