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

2. Outline of the Presentation: 1. Background 2. Objectives of the National Work Plan 3. Activities and expected outputs toward the achievement of the project objectives

3. I.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)”.

4. II. Objectives of the National Work Plan (1) Objective 1: Establish procedural and infrastructural elements for the successful implementation of project activities; 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 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 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 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 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. Objective 6: Create a pipeline of CDM-eligible projects.

5. 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) 1.1.1 Prepare ToRs for key project staff (project director, project assistant, admin. assistant & secretary) 1.1.2 Identify/select project staff 1.1.2 Identify/select project staff 1.1.3 Prepare ToRs and recruit/sub-contract country-based consultants/organisation as needed 1.1.3 Prepare ToRs and recruit/sub-contract country-based consultants/organisation as needed 1.1.4 Revise workplan and budget as required 1.1.4 Revise workplan and budget as required 1.1.5 Prepare periodic project progress reports 1.1.5 Prepare periodic project progress reports

6. 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 2.1.1 Identify relevant target groups 2.1.2 Collect + adapt/prepare CDM information materials relevant to Cambodia (brochures, booklets, video spots, etc.) 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 2.1.3 Organise CDM workshops/round table discussions 2.1.4 Assist participation in regional/international CDM forums 2.1.4 Assist participation in regional/international CDM forums 2.1.5 Establish CDM section on existing website 2.1.5 Establish CDM section on existing website 2.1.6 press campaign for CDM 2.1.6 press campaign for CDM

7. 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 2.2.1 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 2.2.2 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 2.2.3 Prepare an executive summary of CDM project cycle 2.2.4 Disseminate material to policy makers 2.2.4 Disseminate material to policy makers

8. 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 3.1.1 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 3.1.2 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 3.1.3 Develop training materials relevant to these capacity needs 3.1.4 Conduct training for policy makers 3.1.4 Conduct training for policy makers

9. 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 3.2.1 Identify relevant members 3.2.2 Prepare ToR and workplans for working groups 3.2.2 Prepare ToR and workplans for working groups

10. 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 4.1.1 Review existing models for CNA from other countries 4.1.2 Consult ministries/agencies to develop suitable options 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.) 4.1.3 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 4.1.4 Develop the mandate, roles, responsibilities, organisational structure, etc. of the CNA 4.1.5 Identify the staffing and infrastructure needs of the CNA 4.1.5 Identify the staffing and infrastructure needs of the CNA 4.1.6 Set up CNA with it’s functions and responsibilities 4.1.6 Set up CNA with it’s functions and responsibilities

11. 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 4.2.1 Collect and review existing guidelines 4.2.2 Develop specific guidelines in project cycle 4.2.2 Develop specific guidelines in project cycle 4.2.3 Prepare evaluation criteria and procedures 4.2.3 Prepare evaluation criteria and procedures 4.2.4 Conduct national workshops to discuss guidelines 4.2.4 Conduct national workshops to discuss guidelines 4.2.5 Finalise and issue operational guidelines 4.2.5 Finalise and issue operational guidelines 4.2.6 Participate in regional workshops to share experiences 4.2.6 Participate in regional workshops to share experiences

12. 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 4.3.1 Collect and review relevant baseline materials from other countries 4.3.2 Work w international experts to develop guidelines 4.3.2 Work w international experts to develop guidelines 4.3.3 Organise workshop to present guidelines 4.3.3 Organise workshop to present guidelines 4.3.4 Finalise baseline parameters 4.3.4 Finalise baseline parameters

13. 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 4.4.1 Develop capacity in validating and tracking projects 4.4.2 Periodically review and improve operation of CNA 4.4.2 Periodically review and improve operation of CNA 4.4.3 Conduct national workshops for CNA staff to share knowledge 4.4.3 Conduct national workshops for CNA staff to share knowledge 4.4.4 Assist CNA to become financially sustainable 4.4.4 Assist CNA to become financially sustainable

14. 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 5.1.1 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 5.1.2 Prepare information materials based on specific needs for each group 5.1.3 Organise targeted workshops for each group 5.1.3 Organise targeted workshops for each group

15. 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 5.2.1 Organise/conduct national CDM investment promotion seminars 5.2.2 Develop internet accessible information database 5.2.2 Develop internet accessible information database 5.2.3 Institute a programme to promote CDM projects 5.2.3 Institute a programme to promote CDM projects

16. 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 6.1.1 Provide project cycle assistance to project developers 6.1.2 Identify and prepare a list of potential CDM projects 6.1.2 Identify and prepare a list of potential CDM projects 6.1.3 help project developers secure finances and develop proposals 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 6.2.1 Identify barriers to encouraging CDM project investments 6.2.2 Create contacts through regional and international CDM forums 6.2.2 Create contacts through regional and international CDM forums 6.2.3 Prepare a set of financailly sound projects to attract investors 6.2.3 Prepare a set of financailly sound projects to attract investors

17. Summary For Cambodia to be ready for CDM, we need to undertake significant work to build capacity 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 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 We look forward to working with you in receiving feedback for this workplan and in implementing the project

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