The Lao FNR-Rio Project

Implementation Review

Workshop on FNR-Rio Project Implementation Review and the 2nd Project Steering Committee Meeting,

26-28 January 2011 in Port Lois -Mauritius. 

By Lao DelegationBy Lao DelegationDepartment of Environment (DoE)Department of Environment (DoE)

Water Resources and Environment Administration (WREA)Water Resources and Environment Administration (WREA)

1. Achievement 2. Challenges3. Lesson Learnt4. Conclusions5. Recommendati

on

Plan of Plan of PresentationPresentation

1.Achievement in year 2010

Tasks Deadline Completed

Date

Appointment of NSC, TWG, NPC & NPA 28 February 1 March

Draft TOR for National Consultant 20 February 5 March

1st Recruitment for National Consultants (NC) 28 February 23 April, May

Draft National Assessment Report (NAR) submitted by NC (CI: Output 1.1 & 1.2) to PRC and to IC

30 April First week of June

Conducting of National Inception Workshop 31 March 15 June

Conducting of NSC meeting 31 March 18 June

Conducting of TWG meeting on NAR 31 March 25 June

Comment on NAR by IC 10 May May & June

Final NAR submitted by NC to IC mid June 28 June

Final NAR submitted by NC, IC to the GEFSEC

late June 28 June

Conducting of Consultation meeting mid May 11 August

Tasks Deadline Completed

Date

2nd Recruitment of National Consultants 31 September 7 September

Signing contact & draft the National Manual (NM). Output 1.3 of Component 1

31 September 13 September

Consultation Meeting on NM 31 September 24 September

Final Version of NM submitted by NC 31 September 30 September

DoE Internal Awareness Workshop on FNR-Rio Project, NAR and NM

10 October

NSC Awareness Workshop on FNR-Rio Project, NAR and NM

18 October

Training on Computer, Accessing to Internet, Website skills and Data Base Management

28-28 Oct

NSC agreed up on the 2nd NC to continue for 3th recruitment period for output 2.3 of C2

Nov. To Dec.Move to Jan 2011(ongoing)

Component 1: Situational

Analysis and Reporting Process

Design

Component 2: Implementation of Integrated

Reporting Processes and Experimenting Options for

reports design

Component 3: Sharing of

Experience and Up scaling

Output 1.1: Inventory and analysis report of

convention reporting requirements in terms of

institutional arrangement, linkages, content and format is prepared

Output 1.1: Inventory and analysis report of

convention reporting requirements in terms of

institutional arrangement, linkages, content and format is prepared

Output 2.1: Institutional frameworks for integrated reporting to

conventions is established or strengthened

Output 3.1: Technical Working Group (TWG) on integrate reporting

from countries participating in the

project established for information and

experience sharing is established and metOutput 1.2: Analysis report

of existing data and Information management

systems at the country level with recommendations for designing more integrated

systems is prepared

Output 1.2: Analysis report of existing data and

Information management systems at the country level with recommendations for designing more integrated

systems is prepared

Output 2.2: National convention-related data collection, analysis and information management systems

with agreed standardized collection and analysis procedures are

established or enhanced

Output 2.2: National convention-related data collection, analysis and information management systems

with agreed standardized collection and analysis procedures are

established or enhanced

Output 3.2: An international workshop on

lesson learned and best practices for integrated

reporting organized is heldOutput 1.3: Manual on

implementation of integrated Reporting approach is produced

Output 1.3: Manual on implementation of

integrated Reporting approach is produced

Output 2.3: Capacities (systemic, institutional and individual) of relevant institutions for data

collection, analysis and information management through provision of necessary training and computing

equipment are enhanced

Output 2.3: Capacities (systemic, institutional and individual) of relevant institutions for data

collection, analysis and information management through provision of necessary training and computing

equipment are enhanced

Output 2.4: assessment report of the quality of national reports is prepared

Output 1.1: Inventory and analysis of reporting requirement submitted

Output 1.2: National level analyze and recommendations for data management submitted June 2010

Output 1.3: Manual produced on integrated reporting submitted 30 September 2010

Lao Nation Project Committee by Minister Lao Nation Project Committee by Minister Agreement No 580/PM-WREA, dated 1 March Agreement No 580/PM-WREA, dated 1 March

2010 2010 SLSL Name & Title/OrganizationName & Title/Organization1.1. Dr. Viengsavanh DOUANSAVANH, Dr. Viengsavanh DOUANSAVANH,

Director General of Department of Director General of Department of Environment (DoE), WREAEnvironment (DoE), WREA

- Supervisor, GEF - Supervisor, GEF PFPPFP

2.2. Mr. Khampadith KHAMMOUNHOUANGMr. Khampadith KHAMMOUNHOUANGDeputy Director General Department of Deputy Director General Department of Environment, WREA Environment, WREA

- National Project - National Project Coordinator (PNC), Coordinator (PNC), GEF OFPGEF OFP

3.3. Mr. Khamphan NANTHAVONGMr. Khamphan NANTHAVONGDeputy Director General Department of Deputy Director General Department of Forest, Ministry of Agriculture and ForestForest, Ministry of Agriculture and Forest

- UNCBD National - UNCBD National Focal Point Focal Point

4.4. Mr. Olot SENGTAHOUNGHGHEUANGMr. Olot SENGTAHOUNGHGHEUANGDirector of Agriculture Land Ultilization Director of Agriculture Land Ultilization Research Center, NAFRI, MAFResearch Center, NAFRI, MAF

- UNCCD National - UNCCD National Focal Point Focal Point

SLSL Name & Title/OrganizationName & Title/Organization5.5. Mr. Syamphone SENGCHANDALA, Mr. Syamphone SENGCHANDALA,

Director of the Climate Change Office, Director of the Climate Change Office, DoE, WREADoE, WREA

- UNFCCC National - UNFCCC National Focal Point Focal Point

6.6. Mr. Singha OUNNIYOM, Mr. Singha OUNNIYOM,

UNDP Programme AnalystUNDP Programme Analyst- Representative of - Representative of

UNDP UNDP 7.7. Mr. Venevongphet , Mr. Venevongphet ,

Protected Area System Manager, Wildlife Protected Area System Manager, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)Conservation Society (WCS)

- Representative of - Representative of International Org. International Org.

8.8. Mr. Saykham BOUTTHAVONG, Mr. Saykham BOUTTHAVONG,

Lecturer , Forest Faculty (National Lecturer , Forest Faculty (National University of Laos, Vientiane Campus) University of Laos, Vientiane Campus)

- Representative of - Representative of Academic InstitutionAcademic Institution

9.9. Mr. Anuphab VONGNOKEO, Mr. Anuphab VONGNOKEO,

Director of Europe Division, Ministry of Director of Europe Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Foreign Affairs.

- Representative of - Representative of Foreign AffaireForeign Affaire

Lao Nation Project Committee by Minister Lao Nation Project Committee by Minister Agreement No 580/PM-WREA, dated 1 March Agreement No 580/PM-WREA, dated 1 March

2010 2010

Lao Nation Project Support Unit by Lao Nation Project Support Unit by Minister Agreement No 580/PM-Minister Agreement No 580/PM-

WREA, dated 1 March 2010 WREA, dated 1 March 2010

SLSL Name & Title/OrganizationName & Title/Organization5.5. Mr. Lonekham ASANAVONG, Mr. Lonekham ASANAVONG,

Director of the Planning & Cooperation Director of the Planning & Cooperation Division, DoE, WREADivision, DoE, WREA

- National Project - National Project AssistanceAssistance

6.6. Mr. Vonphasao ORASENG, Mr. Vonphasao ORASENG,

Senior Staff of Planning & Cooperation Senior Staff of Planning & Cooperation Division, DoE, WREADivision, DoE, WREA

- National Project - National Project Support StaffSupport Staff

7.7. Mrs. Phonexay Xaykosy,Mrs. Phonexay Xaykosy,

Deputy Director of the Planning & Deputy Director of the Planning & Cooperation Division, DoE, WREACooperation Division, DoE, WREA

- Accounting- Accounting

Lao PDR is classified as a country with limited institutional and human resource

capacities to meet the requirements from the Rio Conventions. As a result the country fails to submit national reports to the convention

secretariat. However, level of difficulty in preparing national reports might be different

which depends on data information requirement and critical analysis to be

reported.

Convention1st TR

Submitted2nd TR

Submitted3rd TR

Submitted4th TR

Submitted

UNFCCC 2000 2009-2013 - -

UNCCD - - - -

UNCBD 2004 - - 2010

Past Progress Reports (no data)

UNFCCC - - - -

UNCCD 2000 2002 2006 -

UNCBD - - - -

Past Technical Reporting (TR) to Rio Convention as Submitted to the Rio Convention Secretariats

Past Technical Reporting (TR) to Rio Convention as Submitted to the Rio Convention Secretariats

Year Focal point

personOrganization

Technical Assistant

Office

UNFCCC

UNCCD

UNCBD

Before 2007

Mr. Kongxaisy Phommaxay

Former Director of Environment Legislation, Department of Environment (DoE), STEA

None & no clear

institutionarrangemen

t

x

Before 2007

Mr. Xayaveth Visay

Former Deputy Director of DoE, STEA

None & no clear

institutionarrangemen

t

x x

Year Focal point

personOrganization

Technical Assistant Office

UNFCCC

UNCCD

UN CBD

After 2007

Mr. Khampadith Khammounheuang

Deputy Director General of DoE, WREA

Climate Change Office (CCO)

x

After2007

Mr. Oloth Sengthahungheung

Director of Agriculture Land Utilization Research Center, NAFRI, MAF

Agriculture Land Utilization

Research Centere

(ALURC)

x

After 2007

Mr. Khamphanh Nanthavong

Deputy Director General of Department of Forestry , MAF

Division of Forestry

Resources Conservation

(DFRC)

x

Climate Change Office

National Steering Committee on UNFCCC Organization Chart

NSCCC Secretariat: 7 (DOE/Line Ministries)

(DG & DDG Level)

NSCCC 18 members/line M

8 TWGs1.Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use2. Energy3. Water Resources4. Urban Infrastructures5. Public Health6. Cleaner Product7. Economic Development8. Financial Instruments

Universities, Private sectorsInternational Organizations

Climate Change Office’s Organization Chart

Division of Division of Policy and LawPolicy and Law

Division of Division of Pollution ControlPollution Control

DOEDOEDOEDOE

Division of Division of Environment Environment PromotionPromotion CCCC

OOCCCCOO

Division of Division of InformationInformation

ManagementManagement

Division of Division of Planning and Planning and CooperationCooperation

Policy &Policy &CoordinationCoordination

UnitUnit

Policy &Policy &CoordinationCoordination

UnitUnit

National Climate National Climate Change Strategy & Change Strategy &

Action PlanAction Plan

NegotiationNegotiation

National National CommunicationsCommunications

Vulnerability & Vulnerability & Adaptation (V&A) Adaptation (V&A)

UnitUnit

Vulnerability & Vulnerability & Adaptation (V&A) Adaptation (V&A)

UnitUnit

Adaptation Adaptation Action PlanAction Plan

NAPANAPA

Adaptation Fund Adaptation Fund accessaccess

Mitigation & CDM Mitigation & CDM UnitUnit

Mitigation & CDM Mitigation & CDM UnitUnit

CDM DNA CDM DNA SecretariatSecretariat

Mitigation Mitigation Action PlanAction Plan

GHG inventoryGHG inventory

Carbon financeCarbon finance

Communication & Communication & Promotion UnitPromotion Unit

Communication & Communication & Promotion UnitPromotion Unit

Capacity buildingCapacity building

Education and Education and informationinformation

ICTICT

AdministrationAdministrationUnitUnit

AdministrationAdministrationUnitUnit

FinanceFinance

AdminAdmin

Department of Planning and Cooperation , Secretariat to Vice Chair

Forestry Department,

UNCBD Focal Point

Division of Forest Resources Conservation (DFRC)

Technical Team

National Environmental Committee (NEC) Chair,Deputy Prime Minister

Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Vice Chair

Technical Advisory Group:- DoE, MAF- DoA, MAF- Dept. of Livestock and Fisheries, MAF- NAFRI, MAF- DoF, MAF- NAFES, MAF- Dept. of Forest Inspection, MAF- Dept. of Electricity, MEM - National Tourism Authority- DoT, MPWT- DoE, WREA - DMH, WREA- EIA Office, DoE, WREA- NDPO, MLSW

Universities, Private sectors,

International Organizations

National Steering Committee on UNCBD Organization Chart

Organization Chart of Division of Forestry Resources Conservation (DFRC)

Organization Chart of Division of Forestry Resources Conservation (DFRC)

Forestry Conservati

on Unit

Forestry Conservati

on Unit

Aquatic and Wildlife Animal

Management Unit

Aquatic and Wildlife Animal

Management Unit

Data Information Management

Unit

Data Information Management

Unit

CITES Coordination

Unit

CITES Coordination

Unit

Division of Forestry Resources

Conservation (DFRC)

National Steering Committee on UNCCD Organization Chart

Department of Planning and Cooperation , Secretariat to Vice Chair

National Agriculture & Forestry Research Institute,

UNCCD Focal Point

Agriculture Land Utilization Research Center

Technical Team

National Environmental Committee (NEC) Chair,Deputy Prime Minister

Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Vice Chair

Universities, Private sectors,

International Organizations

Technical Advisory Group:- AERC, NAFRI, MAF- PRC, NAFRI, MAF- FRC, NAFRI, MAF- SS, NAFRI, MAF- LFAD, NAFRI, MAF- NAFES, MAF- DoF, MAF- DoA, MAF- DoI, MAF- NLMA, PM- DoE, WREA- DHM, WREA- NUOL- NDPO, MLSW- NAST, PM - Ministry of Foreign Affair- Women and Youth Unions

Organization Chart of the Agriculture Land Utilization Research Center (ALURC)

Agriculture Land Utilization Research Center

Laboratory UnitLaboratory Unit Administration Unit

Administration Unit

Land Utilization Research and Planning Unit

Land Utilization Research and Planning Unit

Land Utilization Management UnitLand Utilization

Management Unit

Research and Planning

Research and Planning

Geography data information

Geography data information

Land and Fertilizer Improvement

Planning

Land and Fertilizer Improvement

Planning

Land Utilization Management

Land Utilization Management

Soil LaboratorySoil Laboratory

Plants LaboratoryPlants Laboratory

Bacteria and Fertilizer

Laboratory

Bacteria and Fertilizer

Laboratory

AdminAdmin

Planning Planning

Components/Outputs/Activities

Budget by WP(USD)

Expended(USD)

C1 Output 1.1 1,400 1,400

Output 1.2 2,083 2,083

Output 1.3 750 750

C2 Output 2.1 6,167 3,153

Output 2.3 14,333 6,942

C3 Output 3 9,833 4,833

Total: 34,566 19,261

2. Challenges 2. Challenges andand constraints constraints Weak institutional capacity and lack of in depth

understanding of NFR-Project procedures and Structure.

lack of human resources (technical, English skills), sustainable funding, data collection, appropriated coordination, information dissemination systems and institutional synergie.

Limitation of specialize on three Rio Convention Replacement and recruit new project assistant

Insufficient support Awareness activities. Weak Country ownership for effective implementation

of FNR projects. Insufficient support equipments such as computer.

3. Lesson learnt3. Lesson learnt1. Strongly coordination, data-information

sharing or flowing system between internal and external.

2. More supported and advised from NSC, PNA, NC and IC to FNR Support Unit.

3. Limitation of specialize on three Rio Convention.

4. More support training and awareness activities at all level concerned

• The country has shown its willingness to commit to obligations of the three Rio

Conventions despite the fact that it faces many challenges such mentioned as

above. • These are areas for the NFPs as well as

related stakeholders to work together to improve their management framework and institutional synergies for national

reporting to Rio Conventions.

4. Conclusions4. Conclusions

4. Recommendations 4. Recommendations

1.Strengthen capacity of Institution & human resource

2. Improve coordination and data management system for national reporting

3. Improvement financial mobilization approach

4.Strengthen communication.

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NEC

UNCBD UNCCDUNFCCC

DoENAFRI

DoF

CH database CH database CH database

DoERio Convention Secretariat at National Level/

Coordination Focal Point Office for Rio Conventions

Proposed Institutional Arrangement for Information Flow for the National Reporting to

Rio Conventions

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