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Framework of Sub Project C “Capacity Development”
It will be discussed at the appraisal
1.
Objective
The general objective of the training is to develop capacity of line agencies’ staff for smooth
implementation of the Project, and to develop capacity of local communities for sustainable use of local
natural resources, sustainability and extension of the project outcomes in and out of the Project area
2. Theme of Activities
No.
Major activity
Implementer
Beneficiary
1
C.1 Natural disasters' prevention
AGM
AGM
2
C.2 Integrated and participatory approach on watershed rehabilitation
PMIU
Line agency staff
3
C.3 Technical training of line agencies' staffs
PMIU, line agencies
Line agency staff
4
C.4 Capacity development of local communities
PMIU
Local people
3. Implementation procedure
Actual items will be finalized through consultation with local communities during the detailed MC
planning and design (D/D) to be conducted at when ?. Implementation procedure is that each agency
applies its capacity development activity plan as a part of annual program and Project Management and
Implementation Unit compiles applications.
4. Each Activity
4-1. C.1“Natural disasters’ prevention”
C.1.1
OJT on survey and engineering design of demonstrative avalanche control works in
Palandöken (outside Project area)
AGM has a responsibility to protect properties in forest areas from natural disasters including avalanches,
while large scale infrastructures for natural disasters prevention are under the responsibility of the Ministry
of Public Works and Settlement. But the technical capacity of AGM for avalanche prevention is not at
sufficient level, because it is still a new field for AGM. Under such a circumstance, AGM’s demand for
the capacity development of avalanche prevention is quite high and Palandöken Ski Resort, located just at
the suburb of Erzurum city, where 2011 Winter Universiade is planned, requires avalanche prevention
facilities. Considering its high demonstration effect and easy access, On-the-Job-Training (OJT) type of
capacity development activity targeting Palandöken is evaluated appropriate to enhance necessary skills for
survey and engineering design of avalanche prevention facility.
4-2. C.2 “Integrated and participatory approach on watershed rehabilitation”
C.2.1
Training on participatory and integrated watershed planning and implementations
C.2.2
Excursions to EAWRP and AWRP project sites
C.2.3
Workshops
The MoEF has been applying a top-down approach with emphases on forest production and technical
measures for soil conservation and restoration of natural resources. Therefore, except few regions, it does
not have enough experience for a recent trend of participatory approach, which is becoming more and
more important for project planning and implementation to have thorough consultation with local
communities for sustainable management of natural resources. Livelihood improvement components are
also very important to give incentives to local people in the approach, so various line agencies are involved
and the MoEF has limited know-how to manage such an integrated project. Meanwhile, various lessons
are learned from EAWRP and AWRP, implemented by MoEF and the World Bank, and those projects
provide opportunities to study successful cases on natural resource management and livelihood
improvement. Therefore, this major activity includes training on those approaches (activity C.2.1), field
tour to project sites including exchange of experience (activity C.2.2) and workshops (activity C.2.3) to
evaluate outputs of the projects and exchange opinions. Since representatives from various agencies
participate, the PMIU will be in charge of operation.
4-3. “C.3 Technical training of line agencies' staffs”
C.3.1
Practical trainings in connection with sub-projects and implementations
C.3.2
Short-term training of selected project staffs abroad
This major activity is for development of technical capacity of line agencies’ staff.
Activity C.3.1 covers necessary contents of all agencies related to the project implementation.
Meanwhile, activity C.3.2 includes short-term trainings to successful integrated-participatory project sites
abroad for the selected project staff, strongly requested by related agencies. Details for each activity are
explained in table below.
Activities of C.3 “Technical training of line agencies' staffs”
Activity
Agency
Content
C.3.1 Practical trainings in connection with sub-projects and implementations
C.3.1.1 Soil conservation, degraded forest
rehabilitation, rangeland improvement,
socio-economic and environmental impacts
C.3.1.2 Multiple use forest management
planning and implementations in the degraded
MCs with particular emphasize on restoration
and sustainable management of forest
ecosystems
AGM
OGM
C.3.1.3 Conservation and sustainable use of
non-wood forest product resources
OGM
C.3.1.4 Planning and management of protected
areas (inventory, species habitat management,
restoration, ecotourism, local communities’
involvement, etc.)
DKMPG
AGM field staffs will learn higher techniques and
knowledge, related to the project activities of soil
conservation, degraded forest rehabilitation,
rangeland improvement, socio-economic and
environmental impact assessment.
OGM staffs will gain knowledge and experiences
on how to prepare and implement ecosystem based
forest management plans which secure provision of
multiple benefits on sustainable basis for meeting
local and national needs. Practical training of local
staff as well as sharing of gained experiences with
the other regions is given particular importance by
OGM authorities
OGM staffs as well as local villagers will learn
substantial techniques and knowledge on
conservation and sustainable use of non-wood
forest product resources, which are not taken into
consideration sufficiently at present.
DKMPG
staffs
will
learn
appropriate
methodologies for preparation of applicable
management plans for the protected areas (e.g.
national park, wildlife reserve, etc.) by paying
attention besides conservation also sustainable use
and socio economic aspects. Replication of the
results and staff training on the gained knowledge
and experiences will be given special importance.
ORKÖY staffs will gain experiences for
development of appropriate strategies for improving
its livelihood programs, with special emphasize on
monitoring and assessment of the environmental
and socio-economic impacts and their sustainability.
DSİ staffs will learn higher techniques and
knowledge related to the project activities, with
particular emphasis on collaboration with AGM.
TÜGEM staffs will learn higher techniques and
knowledge related to the project activities.
C.3.1.5 Livelihood improvement strategies,
programs and implementations
ORKÖY
C.3.1.6 Training for DSI staffs
DSİ
C.3.1.7 Training for MARA staffs
TÜGEM
C.3.2 Short-term training of selected project staffs abroad
C.3.2.1 Technical study tours for decision
makers and key project staffs to successful
project sites abroad
C.3.2.2 Short-term training visit for project
implementation staffs abroad
C.3.2.3 Short-term training course abroad for
selected project staff of MoEF
C.3.2.4 Short-term training course abroad for
selected project staff of MARA
C.3.2.5 Intensive language course for potential
participants to training abroad
PMIU
PMIU
PMIU
PMIU
PMIU
Decision makers in the project areas and of the
project management will visit and learn successful
project sites abroad.
Project implementation staffs will visit and learn
successful project sites abroad.
Selected younger staffs of MoEF take short-term
training courses abroad, which contribute to sustain
and expand the project’s experiences and effects.
Selected younger staffs of MARA take short-term
training courses abroad, which contribute to sustain
and expand the project’s effects.
Necessary participants will take intensive language
courses before their trainings abroad.
However, further examination and clarification are recommended with regard to the contents, programs
and detailed implementation schemes of these short-term trainings abroad. Procedure of approval and
clearance by SPO and UT should also be examined.
Supposed training themes and countries may
include:

India or Kingdom of Morocco for observation of integrated and participatory watershed
rehabilitation projects which are implemented by Japanese ODA loan;

Austria for observation of avalanche control works.
4-4. “C.4 Capacity development of local communities”
The capacity development of local communities has two main concepts, one for natural resource
rehabilitation and the other for livelihood improvement according to the two main project components.
The former includes technical improvement of natural resource rehabilitation works and awareness
creation programs for sustainable use of natural resources. Local communities in Artvin undertake most
of afforestation and soil conservation type of works contracted by MoEF and the works contribute to their
income generation, while local communities in Bayburt and Erzurum can not undertake those works due to
lack of technical experiences and some other reasons, so technical improvement for those works provide
opportunities of income generation in those provinces.
Awareness creation programs for sustainable use of natural resources are also valuable, because the
sustainability of natural resources depends on the appropriate action of local people with correct
information and adequate awareness on the causes and effects of degradation of natural resource. These
programs will be started for local community leaders in the first place, and then spread among wider
residents.
The latter includes trainings for livelihood improvement, such as agriculture, livestock, beekeeping, etc.
and community development. They are important for effective use of material inputs from the Project
and sustainable development of communities.
Importance of community development activities is
confirmed by the examples of other projects in line with institutional development. Actual items for
trainings will be determined after the detailed MC planning and design (D/D), whose member includes
experts for rural development and sociology, and they, with participation of line agencies’ staff, will have
dialogues with local communities.
Envisaged activities of C.4 “Capacity development of local communities”
Activity
Purpose
Natural resource rehabilitation
- Study tour to advanced To visit and learn a better way of natural resource
area
management in advanced areas
- Afforestation and soil
To learn techniques of afforestation and soil
conservation works
conservation to undertake those works from MoEF
- Awareness creation on
To learn an appropriate way of natural resource
natural resource
management for sustainable use
management
Livelihood improvement
- Study tour to advanced To visit and learn a better way of livelihood
area
improvement in advanced areas
- Irrigation techniques
To learn an efficient and suitable way of irrigation
and management of facility
- Livestock management To learn an appropriate methodology for livestock
management
- High value agriculture
To learn high value agriculture contributing to
income increase
- Organic agriculture
To learn techniques of organic agriculture, which
has higher values
- Bee keeping technique To learn bee keeping techniques economically
viable with higher value
- Marketing
To learn high potential products and their marketing
improvement
methods based on the result of marketing research
- Solar water heating
To learn merits of the system, condition of loan and
system
how to use and maintain
- Women support
To learn livelihood improvement activities,
specifically for women
Institutional training
- Project management
To learn how to operate and manage project
activities in and out of village
- Institutional
To learn how to operate and maintain group
strengthening
activities in the project
5. Possible modification of the above list
Expected result
Participants apply some of learned
techniques.
Participants undertake and implement works
related to afforestation and soil conservation.
Participants understand the sustainable use of
natural resources.
Participants apply some of learned
techniques.
Participants practice suitable irrigation and
manage facilities in appropriate way.
Participants practice some of learned
techniques.
Participants produce high value crops.
Participants practice organic agriculture.
Participants practice some of learned
techniques.
Participants understand better marketing and
practice some methods.
Participants manage their system properly.
Participants, mainly housewives, understand
and practice some of learned techniques.
Participants manage project activities
efficiently.
Participants maintain group activities in a
sustainable manner.
In case that MOEF wishes to add any activity which is not included in the above list, MOEF shall request
JICA’s concurrence by an official letter before the implementation and/or at the time of the mid-term
evaluation, the objectives set at the initial stage of each implementation could be modified according to
change of needs or progress of each
It should be discussed at the appraisal.
6. Cost Breakdown
Detailed Cost Breakdown is as per attached as Attachment xx
7.
Implementation schedule
Implementation Schedule is as per attached as Attachment xx.