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IGM/10/14-01/Appendix 1
SPG/10/14-01/Appendix 1
• In assuring financial stability, and both sustainability and sustainable
development; continuity is important and CAPaBLE should not be viewed as a
“limited” programme with a shelf life.
• Both success of the Programme and transparency of procedural aspects and
dissemination is of prime significance to ensure a future for CAPaBLE
The summarized points above led to the development of a draft TOR (Appendix
2).
Item 5: Financial Report and 2004 Budget Status
The CAPaBLE Budget was presented by Mr. Yukihiro Imanari. A summary of the
presentation and discussion is outlined:
• Approximately USD 80,000 is available for funding for the current year (2004)
• A contingency fund of about USD 20,000 (buffer to offset any negative
exchange rate fluctuations) is also available.
• Approximately USD 11,000 is available for mentors (advisors). These funds
are to be used for both CB and CRP activities.
• In total, there is currently USD 111,000 available under the CAPaBLE
Programme.
• The CSC Committee agreed that, while there needs to be important emphasis
on financial reports, there needs to be major review on the OUPUTS versus
the original objectives.
The financial report is attached as Appendix 3
Items 6 and 7: Comprehensive Research Projects & Capacity Building
Activities
Main outcomes:
• The two current CRPS (see Appendix 2) were considered to be progressing
extremely well and continuation into the second year was approved with
some specific recommendations.
• The four continuing capacity building projects were also accepted for
additional funding again with specific recommendations.
• Three completed projects are to submit a final report according to the
specified template with emphasis on follow-up and self-sustainability in
respect of the original objectives of the CAPaBLE Programme and the activity
itself.
• For project 2003-CB-07 the project is ongoing and moving into Phase II. The
balance available from the original allocation is to be used for phase 2
activities of the project. Justification – request modification to a plan of
activities but the original objectives must be kept in place. This is a formless
application.
• Mechanism for follow-up needs to be effectively put into place.
• Award letters to be issued and budget negotiated as per APN’s standard
practice.
• For the 10 th IGM a Phase I intermediate product to be published highlighting
the activities and successes to date. This is foreseen to be a glossy document,
perhaps 10-15 pages that can be distributed to the wider audience in a
strategic effort to enhance the CAPaBLE Programme and attract other
stakeholders.
• Concept of a contact point between the CAPaBLE Standing Committee and the
project is a must that PIs would have to live with but the role of mentoring
should be at the higher advisory level that implies “helping” not “supervising”
to ensure the project meets its goals.
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