1. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic The Canadian International Development Agency

2. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Partnerships Partnerships The Canadian International Development Agency Jacques Whitford Environment Limited Komi Republic Geoinformation (GIS) Centre Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection of the Komi Republic

3. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Integrated Environmental Resource Management of the Izhma River Basin, Komi, Russia (1996-1999) GIS training Preparation of Guidelines for development of a resource management strategy for the Izhma river basin (using Canadian experience) Publishing of Environmental Impact Assessment guide for investors in the Komi Republic Assistance to Komi Republic GIS Centre institutional development

4. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic PROJECT is : PROJECT is : Training and consulting program for entrepreneurs “International Business and Sustainable Development” Promotion of investment proposals of Komi Republic and Canada entrepreneurs and counseling in going international Search for potential partners for Russian and Canadian entrepreneurs and assistance in establishing business contacts and partnerships

5. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Opportunities for Canadian Investors Opportunities for Canadian Investors Komi Republic GIS centre and Jacques Whitford established ‘Centre for Sustainable Development’ in the Komi Republic Guides Business Partnerships between the Komi Republic and Canada

6. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Opportunities for Canadian Investors Opportunities for Canadian Investors The Centre for Sustainable Development Trains Komi Entrepreneurs Orients and Guides Canadian Companies Investigates Investment Opportunities

7. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic 18 Consultants Graduated in Spring 2001 130 Entrepreneurs Participated in ‘International Business and Sustainable Development’ training course in 7 districts of the Komi Republic One-on-One Consulting With Entrepreneurs Training for Komi Entrepreneurs

8. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Work with SME Companies Identified, Screened and Invited to Apply Distribution and promotion of cooperation projects in Canada Work is carried out with SME of the Komi Republic and Canada The most prospective projects are tracked on Database

9. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Publications within the Project Train-The-Trainers’ Manual Entrepreneurs’ Manual Catalogue of forest enterprises of the Komi Republic Orientation manual for entrepreneurs: Making your first trip to Komi

10. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic Russia-Canada Business Forum Canadian International Development Agency Komi Republic Government NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE: JOINT PROJECTS IN THE KOMI REPUBLIC February 4-6, 2003 Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia

11. Russia-Canada Project Sustainable Resource Development in the Komi Republic The Canadian International Development Agency Perry Trimper Russia Program Director, JWEL Tel.: +1 (709) 896 5860 Fax: +1 (709) 896 5863 E-mail: ptrimper@jacqueswhitford.com www.agiks.ru/csd Alexander Ermakov Director, Komi Republic GIS Centre Tel.: +7 (8212) 201 876 Fax: +7 (8212) 201 876 E-mail: csd@rol.ru CONTACTS