1. 4th Assessment of Progress Against the GEOSS 2015 Strategic Targets
4th Assessment of Progress Against the GEOSS 2015 Strategic Targets (Document 5) Ivan B. DeLoatch (US) Co-chair, Infrastructure Implementation Board (IIB) On behalf of IDIB, IIB, SBIB GEO-XII Plenary November 11, 2015 Mexico City, Mexico
Ivan DeLoatch (US)
Co-chair of the Infrastructure Implementation Board (IIB)

2. GEOSS Target Assessment
Assessment Rationale & Process
Assessment Results
Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Summary
Presentation outline 2

3. Assessment Methodology
In a qualitative Assessment Process, all 3 Boards used:
Query tool and reports from Task Sheets, where available
Presentations & discussions at GEO Work Plan Symposium
Institutions & Development
Invited presentations during Board Meetings
Contributing activities e.g. participation in the GEO BON network, Sustainable Development Goals, etc
Workshops and scientific sessions at conferences
Societal Benefits
Infrastructure
Workshops on GEOSS future Products & Architecture
Independent assessment of GCI
Survey of GEOSS Data CORE awareness
Testing of data access for Essential Climate Variables 3

4. Refer to GEO-XI Document 5 for details
Assessment Rationale 1
Strategic Target 2
Demonstrated Outcomes 3
Workplan Task
As in the previous years we are using the same assessment rationale for
Same Structure
Evolving Process
Learning by doing
I will not go through each of the ratings for each of the strategic targets instead will provide an overall view on the next slide
Note this is part I of the Target Assessment: ftp://ftp.earthobservations.org/GEO-XII/GEO-XII_05_Summary%20Assessment%20of%20Progress%20%E2%80%93%20Targets%20and%20Tasks.pdf
Not expected to be achieved without significant actions/intervention
At risk of not being achieved without additional actions/intervention
Expected to be achieved. Some actions/intervention may be required
Refer to GEO-XI Document 5 for details

5. Overall Trends & Results
Annual
Progress
Strategic Target Areas
2015 Strategic {
+3 Green in 2015
Targets
Positive improvement has been made over the past 4 years
Over the past year 3 additional strategic targets improved
On the next slide I will discuss some of the challenges that limited success for the 5 remaining strategic targets and recommendations to support future success
Note this is a rollup of Part I & II of the Assessment: ftp://ftp.earthobservations.org/GEO-XII/GEO-XII_05_Summary%20Assessment%20of%20Progress%20%E2%80%93%20Targets%20and%20Tasks.pdf

6. Lessons Learned & Recommendations1 2 3 4
Scope & Complexity
Prioritization
Dependencies & Coordination
Resources
Scope: Appropriately Scope Objectives recognizing scale, complexity and ability to resource
Prioritize and Align Work Plan Task with a focus on those task that directly contribute to demonstrating the Strategic Objectives
Dependencies: Develop a Coordination Mechanism to support Dependencies
Ensure alignment and commitment for resources to ensure success of strategic objectives
Develop annual measurements that facilitate prioritization and monitoring of objectives
The new strategic plan provides an improved structure that align with these lessons learned & Recommendations 5
Performance Measures

7. Summary
The assessment process and progress improved over time based on more information, better analysis tools and a better understanding of the review criteria
The colour coding approach had mixed results: A Target doing better (or worse) may be the result of 1) actual improvements, 2) the assessment being more complete and better informed, or 3) both factors
Many Tasks reported delays and incomplete activities due to a lack of funding and time commitments from experts
The lessons learned and key recommendations were addressed in the GEO Strategic Plan and the 2016 Transitional Work Programme as the result of a successful coordination effort among the IPWG, the Boards, the Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group and the Secretariat during period.
GEO community will work with the Program Board to develop a more effective assessment and implementation processes.

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