WOW-1st SRTB Meeting-Nov 2007_141207

[REPORT ON MIDDLE EAST FIRST TRAINING BOARD MEETING] December 11, 2007

M i d d l e E a s t S u b - R e g i o n a l S u b - C o n t r a c t o r

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2007 Wings over Wetlands

Project

Middle East Sub-Regional

Sub-Contractor

Hosted by BirdLife

Middle East Division

REPORT ON MIDDLE EAST FIRST

TRAINING BOARD MEETING Held on November 10

th and 11

th 2007



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Contents

Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Participants and Venue ................................................................................................................................. 5

Approach and Agenda ................................................................................................................................... 5

Meeting Goal ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Aims and Expected outcomes ................................................................................................................... 6

Agenda ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Pre-meeting .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Moderation and Meeting Management ................................................................................................... 7

Post-meeting ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Summary of Key Discussions ......................................................................................................................... 7

Training Board Composition ..................................................................................................................... 7

SRTB Terms of References ........................................................................................................................ 8

SRTB 6-Month Work plan ......................................................................................................................... 8

SRTB Communication and Participation Mechanisms .............................................................................. 9

SRTB Chairing .......................................................................................................................................... 10

SRTB Commitment .................................................................................................................................. 10

The Regional Framework ........................................................................................................................ 10

Training Needs in the Sub-Region ........................................................................................................... 10

Existing Initiatives ................................................................................................................................... 11

Framework Modules ............................................................................................................................... 12

Module Adaptation: ................................................................................................................................ 12

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising .................................................................................................. 13

Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................... 15



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List if tables

Table 1: Middle East SRTB 6-Month Workplan ............................................................................................. 8

Table 2: Middle East SRTB members ............................................................................................................ 9

Table 3: Existing relevant initiatives/institutions having and/or planning to have training programmes

related to wetlands and birds ..................................................................................................................... 11

Table 4: Identified possible donors in the sub-region ................................................................................ 13

Table 5: Meeting evaluation ....................................................................................................................... 15



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List of Annexes

Annex 1: SRTB Selection Criteria ................................................................................................................. 16

Annex 2: List of Invited Possible Participants ............................................................................................. 18

Annex 3: List of Participants in the Meeting ............................................................................................... 20

Annex 4: Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................................................... 22

Annex 5: The participant’s revision of the modules ................................................................................... 24



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Introduction This report covers the Middle East First Sub-Regional Training Board Meeting held under the umbrella of

the Wings over Wetlands (WOW) Project with the full title of “UNEP/GEF African Eurasian Flyway Project

- Enhancing Conservation of the Critical Network of Sites required by Migratory Waterbirds on the

African/Eurasian Flyways (AEWA)" – project no. 51210.

Members of the Middle East Sub-Regional Training Board (SRTB) were selected following a series of

communication with identified possible members who represents key institutions from the region. The

selection was made against pre-set selection criteria (Annex 1).

The meeting was organized by the BirdLife Middle East Division; the WOW Sub-Regional Contractor

(SRS) in the Middle East.

Participants and Venue A total of 16 possible participants were invited to participate in the meeting (Annex 2); five participants

representing environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), four representing governmental

organizations, two representing regional initiatives/centers, two representing international NGOs and

three representing the Project in addition to the Sub-Regional Capacity Development Officer (CDO).

Out of the 16 invited participants, 12 confirmed their participation and attended the meeting, two

(AEWA and United Arab Emirates representatives) apologized before the meeting taking place, no

response was received from Oman, and the representative of Saudi Arabic could not make during the

meeting, however he joined the Birdlife Middle East Partnership Meeting during which he met with the

CDO and was briefed on the meeting. The list of participants is provided in Annex 3.

The meeting was held on the 10th

and 11th

of November 2007 at Amman International Hotel in Amman

the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdome of Jordan. The Hotel is a 4-star one located in Queen Rania

Al Abudlah Street (also known as the University Street) and in front of the Jordan University main gate.

English was the agreed as the meeting language having all discussions, presentations and meeting

documents presented in English.

A laptop computer with Windows operating system and Microsoft PowerPoint, attached to a projector,

in addition to two flipchart boards were used during the meeting.

Approach and Agenda

Meeting Goal

The ultimate goal of the meeting was to establish and launch the SRTB.



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Aims and Expected outcomes

The organizers aims and expected outcomes of the meeting were to achieve the following:

1. Enhance the Participants knowledge and understanding of the WOW Project and the flyway

approach

2. Setting the ground for the project Training and Awareness Board in the Middle East Region

3. Review and endorse the project’s Training & Awareness Framework

4. Review training needs and priorities for the Middle East region

5. Identification and prioritization of Specific modules for the Middle East region

6. Foster partnerships and collaboration with relevant interest groups and initiatives

7. Identification of regional fundraising and marketing objectives/targets

Once the opening ceremony was completed in the first day of the meeting, the participants were asked

to introduce themselves, explain their role in wetlands management and bird’s conservation (national

and flyway level) and their expectations/contributions and expected outcomes of the meeting.

The participant’s expectations were the same for all participants, which is to learn more about the WOW

project and to understand the responsibilities of the SRTB.

Agenda

The meeting agenda was pre-prepared by the SRS team, revised by the Regional Coordinator and other

team players, and submitted to the SRTB. The agenda was deigned to moderate discussions on the

seven issues listed above as the aims of the meeting. The Agenda is provided in Annex 4.

Pre-meeting

The meeting agenda, list of invited participants, the Training and Awareness Framework and the Tool Kit

developed by the project were submitted along with the official invitations to the invited participants. A

participant pack including those documents was prepared for each participant.

All logistic arrangements including venue-related logistics, visa, international and local travel and

accommodation were put in place by the meeting organizers.

Organizers staff meeting was conducted on the 9th

of November 2007 with the participation of the

WOW Chief Technical Advisor, Wetlands International Senior Biodiversity Officer, the Middle East SRS

Coordinator and the SRS CDO during which the Agenda and meeting moderation and flow were

discussed and finalized.



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Moderation and Meeting Management

The official opening of the meeting was facilitated by the SRS Coordinator and the CDO. The following

meeting activities were moderated in plenary presentations and discussions form by the SRS CDO jointly

with other Project staff.

The Wetlands International Senior Biodiversity Officer took the lead in facilitating the revision of the

Framework Modules.

The meeting presentations are provided in Annex 6.

Post-meeting

As agreed during the meeting, a reminder was sent to the meeting participants asking them to provide

with their additional comments (if any) on the Training and Awareness Framework and the Tool Kit. The

reminder suggested the 30th

of November as a deadline for receiving these comments and suggestion.

Once the deadline is reached, the CDO started the compilation f the meeting report based on the notes

recorded on the flipcharts and other comments collected during the meeting. This report will be shortly

submitted to the SRTB for revision and comments.

Summary of Key Discussions

Training Board Composition

• A presentation on the SRTB rational, setting, composition and selection was delivered by the SRS

Coordinator; Mr. Ibrahim Khader. The board composition, representation and reasons behind

selection where explained.

• Mr. Khader mentioned that Oman representation could not be secured at that time due to

limited communication channels with the targeted institutions and that alternative

communication means are being considered.

• Mr. Khader also explained that ERD from UAE agreed to participate in the Board and shall be

involved in all Board related activities in the near future. He explained that ERD representative

could not make it to the first Board meeting due to previous commitments.

• A request from the Chairperson; Mr. Azam Aloush to consider inviting a representative from

Kuwait to become a member n the board.

• A generous offer from nature Iraq (Mr. Azam Aloush) for hosting the next Training Board

meeting and/or other related events in Kurdistan in Iraq. This offer was positively received by all

members and the SRS staff, however and due to the board suggested to discuss this offer for

future events when conditions are more convenient and the hostile events come to an end.



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• Dr. Akram Darwish suggested if Nature Iraq would consider hosting the meeting in Syria and

offered logistical support to the organization of the Project and the Board events in Syria. This

offer was also positively acknowledged and shall be discussed among the bard in the near

future.

SRTB Terms of References

The SRTB agreed on the following TORs;

1. Review and update the regional capacity needs assessment which was carried out during the

PDF-B phase of the project

2. Decide on the to-be adopted and adapted training modules

3. Contribute to the adaptation of the selected training modules

4. Setting up regional Capacity Development Framework and Action Plan

5. Set trainers and trainees selection criteria

6. Participate in the WOW and WW-MED workshops and meetings

7. Contribute to the implementation of the Action Plan

8. Take the lead in fund raising for the implementation of the Action Plan and sustaining the

WOW-MED Capacity Development Programme

SRTB 6-Month Work plan

The SRTB agreed on the workplan presented in Table 1 for the next six months:

Table 1: Middle East SRTB 6-Month Workplan

No. Activity / Assignment Deadline

1 Review, adapt and endorse the

Framework

End of November 2007

2 Review, adapt and endorse the Tool

Kit

End of November 2007

3 Finalize the Training Modules

(review, adapt and endorse)

Maximum of one month for each module starting

from March 2008 (overlap is accounted for)

4 Preparing resource mobilization

strategy and plan

March 2008

5 Conduct marketing of the Project and

the modules

Ongoing starting from December 2007



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6 Initiate discussions with other related

institutions in the sub-region

Ongoing starting from December 2007

SRTB Communication and Participation Mechanisms

The SRTB currently consists of 10 members (see the table below), possible new members suggested by

the SRTB can join the Board if they satisfy the selection criteria and/or considered as possible key

contributors by the SRTB.

Table 2: Middle East SRTB members

Name Title Email Phone

Mr. Azzam Alouash Chairperson [email protected] +962 7 955

555 69

Mr. Mohammed Yousef Deputy

Chairperson

[email protected] +962 6 533

7931

Dr. Saeed Mohammad Member [email protected] +973 3 964

4771

Mrs. Yasaman Rajabkhah Member [email protected] +982 1 882

416 59

Mr. Rami Jihad Observer [email protected] +962 6 533

7931

Mr. Mohammad Al Salamah Member [email protected] +966 1 441

5590

Dr. Akram Darwish Member [email protected] +963 9 447

125 79

Dr. Omar Al-Saghier Member [email protected] +967 7 777

101 74

Dr. Dionysia Hatzilacou Member [email protected] +302 1 080

892 70

Representative of Environment

Agency –Abu Dhabi - United Arab

Emirates

Member To be nominated later

The communication mechanism agreed by the SRTB includes a minimum of one annual meeting, phone

conferences/calls and email exchanges.



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SRTB Chairing

The SRTB discussed the responsibilities of the chairperson and those have been agreed as follow:

• Chair the annual SRTB meetings,

• Represent the SRTB in regional and international events and meetings including the WOW

regional meetings,

• Take the lead in follow up with the members in coordination with the CDO; and

• Take the lead in resource mobilization, marketing of the project and modules, and fund raising

at the sub-regional level.

The Project team explained to the participants that the chairperson has to have excellent chairing

capacity, good in marketing and resource mobilization, flexible and available to represent the SRTB at

the sub-regional and regional levels, preferably has good contacts at possible donor agencies and also

accepted by the SRTB members.

Mr. Azam Aloush was nominated by some of the participants and all members approved and endorsed

this nomination.

Once the chairperson was elected, the members suggested hiring a vice chairperson who will assist the

chairperson in his presence and act on behalf of him in his nonattendance. Mr. Mohammed Yousef was

nominated and agreed on as a vice chairperson.

Another suggestion was made of having the board chairing rotational biannually. This suggestion will be

further discussed in the second meeting which will be scheduled in mid 2008.

SRTB Commitment

The SRTB discussed the represented institutions and also the member’s commitment to the

development (establishment and sustainability) of the sub-regional programme, including resource

mobilization for the implementation of the programme and marketing of the to-be-developed modules.

The participants declared their commitment to the programme and willingness to contribute to the

programme development and sustainability.

The Regional Framework

The use of the framework was explained to the participants, and the members discussed the sub-

regional regional adaptation and acceptance.

Training Needs in the Sub-Region

The SRTB reviewed the flyway related wetland problems, the related training needs in the Middle East

sub-region and the training target groups presented in the framework and the tool kit. The Board agreed

with the analysis presented in the two documents.



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Existing Initiatives

Plenary discussion of the existing relevant initiatives/institutions having and/or planning to have training

programmes related to wetlands and birds, the extents the identified training needs being met by these

initiatives/institutions, and priority new mechanisms needed for building on this and filling the gaps.

Table 3 summarizes identified initiatives/institutions. Further research is needed to assess available

training programmes by these initiatives/institutions and to identify the gaps.

Table 3: Existing relevant initiatives/institutions having and/or planning to have training programmes related to

wetlands and birds

Initiative / Institution Existing Training Programmes

The Royal Society for the

Conservation of nature

(RSCN) – Jordan

Curricula Training Programmes

• Management Planning (for protected areas and wetlands)

• Research and Monitoring (Wildlife)

• Bid Studies (identification, ringing/migration and ecology

• Public Awareness and Environmental Education

• Project Management and Institutional Development

• Ecotourism

On Job Training

• Local Community Participation

• Habitat Restoration and management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Advocacy and Law Enforcement

The Mediterranean

Wetlands Initiative

(MedWet)

• Wetland Inventory (data system, GIS and remote sensing)

• Wetland Management

• Local Community Participation

Ramsar Regional Center for

Central and West Asia (RRC-

CWA) – Iran

The mission of the Center is to facilitate the implementation of the

Ramsar Convention in Central and West Asia. More information on the

center is provided in the following annexes:

• First Year Targets and Action Plan for the Centre (Annex 1)

• Ramsar regional center strategy (Annex 2)

• Ramsar regional center TOR (Annex 3)

The National Commission

for Wildlife Conservation

and Development (NCWCD)

– The Training Centre for

Natural Resources

Conservation – Riyadh,

The Centre's activities are concentrated into four main subject areas:

• Conservation of natural resources including planning for

establishing protected areas; surveys for the management of the

biodiversity of protected areas; building the capacity of qualified

rangers; bird watching and ringing, scuba-diving and study of

underwater marine ecosystems; captive breeding of game

mammals; captive breeding of game birds (houbara, ostrich),

wildlife management; and health care of game animals etc.



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Initiative / Institution Existing Training Programmes

Saudi Arabia • Environmental Public Awareness Training: for public awareness

staff from governmental agencies as well as from the media.

• Environmental Education: for educators of both sexes in all

stages of public schooling and vocational education covering

curricular and extracurricular activities.

• Public Environmental Education and Awareness: in the form of

panel discussions, seminars and workshops to discuss pressing

environmental issues both local and global.

The Ornithological Society

of the Middle East (OSME)

Was formed in April 1978 as a successor to the Ornithological Society of

Turkey and was expanded in 2001 to cover the Caucasus and central Asia.

Its aims are as follows:

• To collect, collate and publish ornithological data on birds of the

Middle East, the Caucasus and central Asia.

• To encourage an interest in and conservation of birds of the

Middle East, the Caucasus and central Asia.

• To assist environmental and conservation organisations and

natural history societies in and concerned with ornithological

studies and activities in the Middle East, the Caucasus and central

Asia.

The Regional Organization

for the Conservation of the

Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

(PERSGA)

PERSGA is an intergovernmental body dedicated to the conservation of

the coastal and marine environments found in the Red Sea, Gulf of

Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Aden surrounding the

Socotra Archipelago and nearby waters. PERSGA’s member states

include: Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Somalia,

Sudan and Yemen. The existing training programmes are:

• Training on Environmental Inspections

• Training on EIA

• Training on Communication Skills

• Training Wastewater Management

• Training on Human health and marine environment

• Training on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and

sustainable Tourism

Framework Modules

Framework module specifications, curricula and prioritization was reviewed and discussed by the SRTB

and tabulated. Annex 5 presents the participants revision of the modules.

Module Adaptation:

The chosen adaptation mechanisms by the SRTB for the adaptation of the regional modules include the

following:



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• Evaluating the extent the training needs, module specification and prioritization being met by

the developed regional module;

• Evaluating the convenience and relevancy of the presented/used case studies and examples to

the sub-regional characteristics;

• Modifying the presented/used case studies and examples to accommodate sub-regional needs

and identity, and suggesting new examples whenever needed;

• Editing the text to accommodate sub-regional needs and identity; and

• Be on top of the translation of the adapted modules to Arabic.

The participants also discussed the time frame for the adaptation and requested one month for the

revision and adaptation of each module.

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

The SRTB decided to develop and implement 5-year Resource Mobilization Strategy and Fundraising

Plan. This strategy and plan will be developed in 2008 to identify and prioritize resource mobilization

targets, and shall recognize three strategic options, those are:

• Planned and well coordinated resource mobilization at the Project level;

• Planned and well coordinated resource mobilization at the Sub-Regional level; and

• Adhoc resource mobilization, in particular at the national level

The participants also suggested some possible donors from the region who can be approached in the

future; those are summarized in the table below:

Table 4: Identified possible donors in the sub-region

Possible Donor Brief Description and notes

Kuwait Foundation for the

Advancement of Science (KFAS)

Goals:

• KFAS Goal is to promote scientific, technological and

intellectual progress within the State of Kuwait and the

region.

Objective:

• Provide financial sustenance to research in basic and

applied sciences.

• Support projects of national priority.

• Award prizes and recognition at national, regional and

international levels.

• Organize scientific symposia and conferences.

• Enrich the Arabic language library by publishing journals,

books and encyclopedias.

• Promote scientific and cultural awareness.

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) IDB is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), established to



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Possible Donor Brief Description and notes

foster the economic development and social progress of its

member countries and Muslim communities in non-member

countries in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah (Islamic

Law).

Zaid International Prize for the

Environment

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Foundation

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to develop

future leaders and create knowledge-based society in the region.

Agha Khan Foundation Headquarters in Switzerland’s and a mission office is in Syria

AOABI

Chevelon and Qatar Gaz

Zain Telecommunication Co.

Orange Telecommunication Co.

HSBC Bank

Ford (Dubai)

Existing

Vehicles/Programmes/Projects

e.g. Soaring Birds Project

More information will be later collected on the above listed possible donors and others in order to be

included in the Sub-Regional Resource Mobilization Plan.



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Evaluation At the end of the meeting, the participants were asked questions y the moderator and the moderator

wrote the participants feedback by ticking the column with the right answer, see the table below.

Table 5: Meeting evaluation

Question Answers Total

Very Much partly Not at all

1. How have the meeting enhanced the Participants

knowledge and understanding of the WOW Project

and the flyway approach

12 12

2. How have the meeting stetted the ground for the

project Training and Awareness Board in the Middle

East Region

12 12

3. How happy are you with the revision of the project’s

Training & Awareness Framework

12 12

4. How happy are you with the revision of the training

needs and priorities for the Middle East region

12 12

5. How happy are you with the revision of the

identification and prioritization of Specific modules

for the Middle East region

12 12

6. How have the meeting fostered partnerships and

collaboration with relevant interest groups and

initiatives

12 12

7. How happy are you with the revision of the

identification of regional fundraising and marketing

objectives/target

11 1 12



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Annex 1: SRTB Selection Criteria

Country-related criteria

• Each selected country should be signatory of the Ramsar Convention and the AEWA Agreement

• Each selected country should have a minimum of one Ramsar site is included in the Ramsar sites

list,

• Countries with higher number of designated Ramsar sites has more chances to be selected

Organization and Experience related criteria

• Organization sector (governmental organization, non-governmental organization, training

institution, research institution, academic institution, convention/agreement secretariat, private

business)

• Institutional structure (democratic, governmental/political, voluntary, etc)

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Management Plan(s) for Ramsar

sites

• Demonstrated experience in site management, habitat management, restoration and species

conservation

• Demonstrated experience in working with local communities living within/close to Ramsar sites

• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting relevant research programs

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing environmental education and

awareness programs for wetlands and water birds

• Availability of permanent management staff at each Ramsar site

• Demonstrated capacity in developing and implementing relevant training programmes

• Demonstrated experience in implementing medium and large scale funded environmental

projects

• Membership in international and regional partnerships

• Organization sustainability (staff, funds, projects continuity, etc)

Representative-related criteria

• Representative position in the organization (higher management, site management, research



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• Total years of professional and practical experience in nature conservation and management of

wetlands

• Education (postgraduate, graduate, university)

• Training Experience



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Annex 2: List of Invited Possible Participants

No. Country Participant

Name

Organization Position Contact Information

1 Bahrain Dr. Saeed

Mohammad

[email protected]

2 Iran Mrs. Yasaman

Rajabkhah

Ramsar Regional Center Executive Director [email protected]

3 Iraq Mr. Azzam

Alouash

Nature Iraq President [email protected]

4 Jordan Mr. Mohammed

Yousef

RSCN Director of the

Conservation Division

[email protected]

5 Jordan Mr. Rami Jihad RSCN Human and Institutional

Development Section

Head

[email protected]

6 Oman No Response

7 Saudi Arabia Mr. Mohammad

Al Salamah

National Commission for Wildlife

Conservation and Development

(NCWCD)

[email protected]

8 Syria Dr. Akram

Darwish

Ministry of Environment Director of Biodiversity

Unite

[email protected]



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Name


9 UAE Willing to be involved in the board but apologized from participating in the first meeting due to previous

commitments

10 Yemen Dr. Omar Al-

Saghier

Yemen Society for WildLife

Protection

Director [email protected]

11 AEWA Secretariat Willing to be involved but apologized from participating in the first meeting

12 BirdLife

International - UK

Dr. Jonathan

Barnard

BirdLife International - UK Programme and Projects

Manager

[email protected]

13 BirdLife

International –

Middle East

Mr. Ibrahim Al

Khader

BirdLife Middle East Division Division Head [email protected]

14 Mr. Majdi

Salameh

BirdLife Middle East Division –

WOW Project

Regional Training

Coordinator

[email protected]

15 UNEP/GEF - WOW

Project

Mr. Edoardo

Zandri

UNEP/GEF AEWA Flyways

Project: WOW - Wings Over

Wetlands

Chief Technical Advisor

[email protected]

16 Wetlands

International –

WOW Project

Mr. Nagy

Szabolcs

Wetlands International Senior Biodiversity

Officer

[email protected]

17 Med Wet Dr. Dionysia

Hatzilacou

Mediterranean Wetlands

Initiative of the Ramsar

Convention on Wetlands

MedWet Interim

Coordinator

[email protected]



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Annex 3: List of Participants in the Meeting


Name


1 Bahrain Dr. Saeed

Mohammad

[email protected]

2 Iran Mrs. Yasaman

Rajabkhah

Ramsar Regional Center Executive Director [email protected]

3 Iraq Mr. Azzam

Alouash

Nature Iraq President [email protected]

4 Jordan Mr.

Mohammed

Yousef

RSCN Director of the

Conservation Division

[email protected]

5 Jordan Mr. Rami Jihad RSCN Human and Institutional

Development Section

Head

[email protected]

6 Syria Dr. Akram

Darwish

Ministry of Environment Director of Biodiversity

Unite

[email protected]

7 Yemen Dr. Omar Al-

Saghier

Yemen Society for WildLife

Protection

Director [email protected]

8 BirdLife

International - UK

Dr. Jonathan

Barnard

BirdLife International - UK Programme and Projects

Manager

[email protected]



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Name


9 BirdLife

International –

Middle East

Mr. Ibrahim Al

Khader

BirdLife Middle East Division Division Head [email protected]

10 Mr. Majdi

Salameh

BirdLife Middle East Division –

WOW Project

Regional Training

Coordinator

[email protected]

11 UNEP/GEF - WOW

Project

Mr. Edoardo

Zandri

UNEP/GEF AEWA Flyways

Project: WOW - Wings Over

Wetlands

Chief Technical Advisor

[email protected]

12 Wetlands

International –

WOW Project

Mr. Nagy

Szabolcs

Wetlands International Senior Biodiversity

Officer

[email protected]

13 Med Wet Dr. Dionysia

Hatzilacou

Mediterranean Wetlands

Initiative of the Ramsar

Convention on Wetlands

MedWet Interim

Coordinator

[email protected]



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Annex 4: Meeting Agenda

Saturday, November 10

08.30 – 09.00

09.00 – 09.30

09.30 – 10.30 10.30 – 11.00

10.30 – 11.00

11.30 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30

13.30 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.30

15.30 – 16.00 16.00 – 17:00

18.30 – 20.00

Reema Hamdan

Ibrahim Khader

Majdi Salameh Nagy Szabolcs

Edoardo Zandri

Dr. Jonathan Barnard Ibrahim Khader Majdi Salameh

Ibrahim Khader / Nagy Szabolcs

Majdi Salameh Majdi Salameh Majdi Salameh

Registration

Official opening

Welcome Remarks Explanation of the objectives and set-up of the meeting Introduction: participants, role in wetlands management and birds conservation (national and flyway level) and their expectations/contributions Introduction: meeting organisers/logistic issues “Linking capacities with implementation of flyway scale conservation” (Technical presentation)

‘The WOW Project’ (Presentation)

Plenary discussion: questions coming up from the presentations Coffee Break + Group Photograph Middle East Training Board (TB) rational and settings (Presentation) Plenary discussion: questions coming up from the presentation Plenary discussion: TB responsibili ties (TOR), work

plan, chairing, communication and participation mechanisms

Institutions/members commitment to the development (establishment and sustainability) of the programme (including fundraising and marketing of the programme) Lunch Break The draft WoW Training and Awareness Framework: Background, status, steps taken and regional

relevance (presentation)

Plenary discussion: clarification of the use of the Framework, regional adaptation (problems and challenges) and regional acceptance Plenary discussion: specification of flyway related wetland problems and review of related training needs in the Middle East region and per target group Plenary discussion: identification of existing relevant initiatives/institutions, to what extents are training needs being met by these initiatives/institutions?

And what priority new mechanisms are needed for building on this and fill ing the gaps.

Dinner



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Sunday, November 11

9.00 – 11.00

11.00 – 11.15 11:15 – 12:15

12.15 – 13.30

13:30 – 14:30 14:30 – 15:00 15.00 – 15.45 15.45 – 16.00

18.00 – 21.30

Facilitators

Participants, Majdi Salameh

Participants,

Facilitators

Participants, Majdi Salameh Participants, Majdi Salameh Ibrahi Khader

Review of the Framework module specification, plans/curricula and prioritization

Coffee break Module Adaptation: to what extent the identified regional module specification and prioritatization

being met by the Training and Awareness Framework? What is the process needed for adapting the global modules into more regional ones? What is the time frame for the adaptation? Plenary discussion: Regional fundraising and

marketing strategy for implementation

Lunch Break Inventory of items to be discussed still (Cards) Plenary discussion: discussing remaining items, outcomes plus synthesis, recap on next steps to be undertaken Meeting Closing

Dinner



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Annex 5: The participant’s revision of the modules

Documents

WOW-1st SRTB Meeting-Nov 2007_141207