Cambodia National Work Plan, 2003-2005

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Cambodia National Work Plan, 2003-2005
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT for theCLEAN DEVELOPMENT
MECHANISM for CAMBODIA (CD4CDM-CAM) National
Workshop on Capacity Development for the Clean
Development Mechanism 26-27 March 2003 Phnom
Penh, Cambodia
Presented by Sum Thy Project Assistant
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Outline of the Presentation

• Background
• Objectives of the National Work Plan
• Activities and expected outputs toward the
  achievement of the project objectives

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Background

• The overall development objective of the
  programme is to generate, in selected developing
  countries, a broad understanding and develop
  institutional capability and human capacity to
  fully participate as equal partners with
  developed countries in the formulation and
  implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism
  (CDM).

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II. Objectives of the National Work Plan (1)

• Objective 1 Establish procedural and
  infrastructural elements for the successful
  implementation of project activities
• Objective 2 conduct information campaigns and
  awareness raising about the benefits of the CDM
  for relevant target groups and generate support
  of the government for participating in the CDM
• Objective 3 Develop CDM-related capacity for
  national policy makers
• Objective 4 Assist the Government in
  establishing and building capacity of the CDM
  National Authority
• Objective 5 Facilitate capacity development for
  public and private sector players to identify,
  formulate and secure financing for CDM project
  and
• Objective 6 Create a pipeline of CDM-eligible
  projects.

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III. Outputs and Activities (1)

• Objective 1 Establish project office
  arrangements
• Output 1.1 staff hired, financial admin
  systems developed.
• Activities
• 1.1.1 Prepare ToRs for key project staff (project
  director, project assistant, admin. assistant
  secretary)
• 1.1.2 Identify/select project staff
• 1.1.3 Prepare ToRs and recruit/sub-contract
  country-based consultants/organisation as needed
• 1.1.4 Revise workplan and budget as required
• 1.1.5 Prepare periodic project progress reports

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III. Outputs and Activities (2)

• Objective 2 Raise awareness of CDM generate
  govt support
• Output 2.1 Number of individuals/institutions
  familiar with CDM
• Activities
• 2.1.1 Identify relevant target groups
• 2.1.2 Collect adapt/prepare CDM information
  materials relevant to Cambodia (brochures,
  booklets, video spots, etc.)
• 2.1.3 Organise CDM workshops/round table
  discussions
• 2.1.4 Assist participation in regional/internation
  al CDM forums
• 2.1.5 Establish CDM section on existing website
• 2.1.6 press campaign for CDM

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III. Outputs and Activities (3)

• Objective 2 Raise awareness of CDM generate
  govt support
• Output 2.2 Documentation demonstrating benefits
  and procedures of CDM
• Activities
• 2.2.1 Prepare briefing kit outlining national
  values of CDM
• 2.2.2 Prepare an illustrative set of example CDM
  projects that clearly demonstrate the national
  value and benefits associated with CDM projects
• 2.2.3 Prepare an executive summary of CDM project
  cycle
• 2.2.4 Disseminate material to policy makers

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III. Outputs and Activities (4)

• Objective 3 Develop CDM capacity for policy
  makers
• Output 3.1 Improved understanding and
  capabilities to formulate framework for
  operationalising CDM activities
• Activities
• 3.1.1 Define capacity needs of government
  ministries and agencies to formulate the legal
  and reg frameworks for CDM
• 3.1.2 Carry out capacity assessments and identify
  capacity needs within key government ministries
  and agencies
• 3.1.3 Develop training materials relevant to
  these capacity needs
• 3.1.4 Conduct training for policy makers

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III. Outputs and Activities (5)

• Objective 3 Develop CDM capacity for policy
  makers
• Output 3.2 Working groups of policy makers
  established to prepare regulatory, legal,
  financial and tech guidelines for CDM
• Activities
• 3.2.1 Identify relevant members
• 3.2.2 Prepare ToR and workplans for working groups

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III. Outputs and Activities (6)

• Objective 4 Establish/build capacity for CDM
  National Authority
• Output 4.1 CDM National Authority established
• Activities
• 4.1.1 Review existing models for CNA from other
  countries
• 4.1.2 Consult ministries/agencies to develop
  suitable options
• 4.1.3 Identify and develop mechanism for
  establishing CNA (legislation, regulation, rule,
  decree, etc.)
• 4.1.4 Develop the mandate, roles,
  responsibilities, organisational structure, etc.
  of the CNA
• 4.1.5 Identify the staffing and infrastructure
  needs of the CNA
• 4.1.6 Set up CNA with its functions and
  responsibilities

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III. Outputs and Activities (7)

• Objective 4 Establish/build capacity for CDM
  National Authority
• Output 4.2 Set of regulatory, legal, financial
  and tech guidelines
• Activities
• 4.2.1 Collect and review existing guidelines
• 4.2.2 Develop specific guidelines in project
  cycle
• 4.2.3 Prepare evaluation criteria and procedures
• 4.2.4 Conduct national workshops to discuss
  guidelines
• 4.2.5 Finalise and issue operational guidelines
• 4.2.6 Participate in regional workshops to share
  experiences

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III. Outputs and Activities (8)

• Objective 4 Establish/build capacity for CDM
  National Authority
• Output 4.3 Clearly defined baseline parameters
• Activities
• 4.3.1 Collect and review relevant baseline
  materials from other countries
• 4.3.2 Work w international experts to develop
  guidelines
• 4.3.3 Organise workshop to present guidelines
• 4.3.4 Finalise baseline parameters

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III. Outputs and Activities (9)

• Objective 4 Establish/build capacity for CDM
  National Authority
• Output 4.4 Operational CNA able to assist and
  assess projects
• Activities
• 4.4.1 Develop capacity in validating and tracking
  projects
• 4.4.2 Periodically review and improve operation
  of CNA
• 4.4.3 Conduct national workshops for CNA staff to
  share knowledge
• 4.4.4 Assist CNA to become financially sustainable

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III. Outputs and Activities (10)

• Objective 5 Capacity development for
  public/private sector
• Output 5.1 ID knowledge levels trained
  public/private sector
• Activities
• 5.1.1 Identify target groups (project developers,
  project financiers, NGOs, research institutions
  and academe) and levels of understanding
• 5.1.2 Prepare information materials based on
  specific needs for each group
• 5.1.3 Organise targeted workshops for each group

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III. Outputs and Activities (11)

• Objective 5 Capacity development for
  public/private sector
• Output 5.2 increased support for potential CDM
  projects
• Activities
• 5.2.1 Organise/conduct national CDM investment
  promotion seminars
• 5.2.2 Develop internet accessible information
  database
• 5.2.3 Institute a programme to promote CDM
  projects

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III. Outputs and Activities (12)

• Objective 6 Pipeline of CDM Eligible Projects
• Output 6.1 Published national CDM portfolio
• Activities
• 6.1.1 Provide project cycle assistance to project
  developers
• 6.1.2 Identify and prepare a list of potential
  CDM projects
• 6.1.3 help project developers secure finances and
  develop proposals
• Output 6.2 Enabling environment for CDM
  projects
• Activities
• 6.2.1 Identify barriers to encouraging CDM
  project investments
• 6.2.2 Create contacts through regional and
  international CDM forums
• 6.2.3 Prepare a set of financailly sound projects
  to attract investors

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Summary

• For Cambodia to be ready for CDM, we need to
  undertake significant work to build capacity
• This project will require strong
  cross-ministerial and private sector involvement
• We look forward to working with you in receiving
  feedback for this workplan and in implementing
  the project

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