Developing Environmental Information Systems in SEE Countries REReP 1'8 Wrapup Workshop June 1920 SO

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Developing Environmental Information Systems in
SEE Countries REReP 1.8 Wrap-up WorkshopJune
19-20 SOFIA, BULGARIA

• JEROME SIMPSON
• The Regional Environmental Center for Central
  and Eastern Europe
• JSimpson_at_rec.org

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Workshop Goals

•  Demonstrate progress, exchange experience
• Review lessons learned, discuss future
  priorities
• Offer hands-on training, capacity building
• Link to the Electronic Tools Task Force, other
  international initiatives (eEurope)
• And finish the project on a positive note!

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Agenda
Opening Session Around the region, summary of
progress from each country Exhibition/Poster
session informal opportunity for all
participants to interactively view progress in
each SEE country Project evaluation lessons
learned and future directions based on SWOT
analysis by project key players Training
sessions two hands-on practical 180 min training
sessions based on your interests (theoretical and
practical sessions) Commenting
sessions/tutorials on project summary report
Excursion to EEA Rila Monastery
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Summary of Progress
 Summary Report  Disbursements  Workshop
Preparation  Project Website
http//www.rec.org/REC/Programs/REReP/Informatio
nSystems/ Summary Reporthttp//www.rec.org/RE
C/Programs/REReP/InformationSystems/Summary.html
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Project Goals

• The goals are to assist in improving the
  management and dissemination of environmental
  information for the benefit of SEE government
  institutions and citizens
• This is achieved through supporting the
  development of the national environmental
  information system

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Achievements
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Achievements cont.
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Future Priorities
 Legal Frameworks  Capacity Building
 Technological Infrastructure  Demo Projects
International Cooperation  Services Products
Local Consultations