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Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal Twelfth meeting Geneva, 4–15 May 2015 Item 4 (d) (ii) of the provisional agenda

Matters related to the implementation of the Convention: technical assistance: Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres

Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Seventh meeting Geneva, 4–15 May 2015 Item 5 (f) of the provisional agenda

Matters related to the implementation of the Convention: technical assistance

Draft evaluation report on the performance and sustainability of the regional centres under the Basel and Stockholm conventions

Note by the Secretariat

1. By decisions BC-11/13 and SC-6/16, the conferences of the parties to the Basel and Stockholm conventions respectively adopted almost identical methodologies for evaluating their respective regional centres, which include a quantitative analysis to be used in the evaluation of the performance and sustainability of each centre, to be undertaken every four years.

2. Furthermore, the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention decided to add to the interim methodology a section on evidence and information provided by the users of Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres on the following: services received, challenges experienced, gaps identified, priorities identified, and recommendations to facilitate further strengthening and continuous improvement of the centres.

3. Taking into account that eight out of the 14 Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres also serve as Stockholm Convention regional centres, the Secretariat collected information provided by users of the 23 regional centres. In order to facilitate the collection of information mentioned in paragraph 2 above, the Secretariat developed a questionnaire, and invited the focal points, official contact points of the parties that had been listed as beneficiaries of these regional centres to provide feedback on their experience with the regional centres. The questionnaires were also made available on the Conventions websites and can be accessed directly using the following link: http://surveys.pops.int/fs.aspx?surveyid=49dac80a39349f6911a0f770aa8078b.

4. As referred in the notes by the Secretariat on the Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres (UNEP/CHW.12/12) and on the Stockholm Convention regional and subregional centres for capacity-building and the transfer of technology (UNEP/POPS/COP.7/11), the annexes to the present

UNEP/CHW.12/1. UNEP/POPS/COP.7/1.

UNEP/CHW.12/INF/21-UNEP/POPS/COP.7/INF/13

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note contain the draft evaluation report on the performance and sustainability of the 14 Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres and the 16 Stockholm Convention regional and subregional centres prepared by the Secretariat. Annex I contains a summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the regional centres under the Basel and Stockholm conventions. Annex II contains the status of the submission of workplans and activity reports by the centres. Annex III sets out information provided by the users of Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres, including the questionnaire used to collect the information. Annex IV contains the individual draft evaluation reports on the performance and sustainability of the Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres based on the activity reports for the period 2013-2014. The present note, including its annexes, has not been formally edited.


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Table of Contents

Annex I: Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the regional centres under the Basel and Stockholm conventions ............................ 5

A. Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the Basel Convention regional centres ............................................................ 6

B. Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the Stockholm Convention regional centres .................................................... 7

Annex II: Status of the submission of workplans and activity reports ......................... 8

Annex III: Information provided by the users of Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres ................................................................................................. 10

Questionnaire for providing feedback by parties .............................................. 11

Annex IV: Individual draft evaluation reports on the performance and sustainability of the Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres ................................ 13

I. AFRICAN REGION ................................................................................ 13 1. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

Regional Centre located in Senegal ............................................... 13 2. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

Regional Centre located in South Africa ....................................... 24 3. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre

for the Arab States in Egypt ........................................................... 34 4. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Coordinating

Centre for the African Region located in Nigeria .......................... 40 5. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional

Centre located in Algeria ............................................................... 46 6. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional

Centre located in Kenya ................................................................. 51 II. ASIA AND THE PACIFIC REGION ..................................................... 56

7. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in China .................................................. 56

8. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Indonesia ............................................ 66

9. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Iran ...................................................... 76

10. Performance evaluation of the Pacific Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Joint Implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions in the South Pacific region (SPREP) ... 86

11. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in India ................................................................... 93

12. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Kuwait ................................................................ 99

III. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REGION ..................... 104 13. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

Regional Centre located in Uruguay ............................................ 104 14. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre

for the South American Region located in Argentina .................. 115 15. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre

for the Caribbean Region in Trinidad and Tobago ...................... 121


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16. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Central America Sub-region including Mexico, located in El Salvador........................................................................................ 127

17. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Brazil ................................................................ 133

18. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Mexico ............................................................. 139

19. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Panama ............................................................. 144

IV. CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN REGION .......................... 149 20. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions

Regional Centre located in the Russian Federation ..................... 149 21. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre

for Central Europe located in Slovakia ........................................ 158 22. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional

Centre located in the Czech Republic .......................................... 163 V. WESTERN EUROPEAN AND OTHERS REGION ............................ 168

23. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Spain ................................................................ 168


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Annex I: Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the regional centres under the Basel and Stockholm conventions

Regional centres

Criteria

Africa Asia and the Pacific Latin America and the Caribbean Central and Eastern

Europe

SCRC

Spa

in

BCRC

Sen

egal

SCRC

Sen

egal

BCRC

Sou

th A

fric

a

SCRC

Sou

th A

fric

a

BCRC

Egy

pt

BCC

C A

fric

a

SCRC

Alg

eria

SCRC

Ken

ya

BCRC

Chi

na

SCRC

Chi

na

BCRC

Indo

nesi

a

SCRC

Indo

nesi

a

BCRC

Iran

SCRC

Iran

BCRC

/SPR

EP

SCRC

Indi

a

SCRC

Kuw

ait

BCC

C U

rugu

ay

SCRC

Uru

guay

BCRC

CAM

BCRC

Car

ibbe

an

BCRC

Arg

entin

a

SCRC

Bra

zil

SCRC

Mex

ico

SCRC

Pan

ama

BCRC

Rus

sian

Fed

SCRC

Rus

sian

Fed

BCRC

Slo

vaki

a

SCRC

Cze

ch R

ep

a. The centre demonstrates the capacity to identify, document and implement project activities aimed at assisting parties in the implementation of their obligations under the Convention

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its technical assistance and technology transfer activities

4 4 10 10 4 3 0 10 10 10 4 5 3 3 4 3 2 10 6 10 6 6 10 6 3 3 3 6 10 10

c. Identifies, undertakes and promotes cooperation, collaboration and synergies in efforts to assist parties in meeting Convention obligations

2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2

d. Identifies additional financial resources and other donors to fund activities to assist parties in meeting Convention obligations

8 8 8 8 2 4 1 8 8 8 2 4 1 1 2 8 2 8 8 8 4 4 8 4 1 2 2 4 8 4

e. Manages and conducts all activities efficiently, effectively and transparently

8 8 8 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 8 6 3 2 8 8 8 6 6 6 8 6 8 6 6 3 2 8 8 8

f. Demonstrates the capacity to meet the various language requirements of the region or subregion and conduct business in English as required

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Score 27 27 33 30 18 20 13 31 33 33 21 22 13 12 21 26 19 33 27 31 25 23 33 23 17 14 13 25 33 29

Score percentage (%) 82 82 100 91 55 61 39 94 100 100 64 67 39 36 64 79 56 94 82 94 76 70 100 70 52 42 39 76 100 88

Assessment Good Good Excel. Excel. Unsat Accep Unsat Excel Excel. Excel. Accep Accep Unsat Unsat Accep Good Unsat Excel. Good Excel. Good Accep Excel. Accep Unsat Unsat Unsat Good Excel. Good


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A. Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the Basel Convention regional centres

Regional centres

Criteria

Africa Asia and the Pacific Latin America and the Caribbean Central and Eastern

Europe

BCC

C A

fric

a

BCRC

Egy

pt

BCRC

Sen

egal

BCRC

Sou

th A

fric

a

BCRC

Chi

na

BCRC

Indo

nesi

a

BCRC

Iran

BCRC

/SPR

EP

BCRC

Arg

entin

a

BCRC

CAM

BCRC

Car

ibbe

an

BCRC

Uru

guay

BCRC

Rus

sian

Fe

dera

tion

BCRC

Slo

vaki

a


4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4


3 4 4 10 10 4 3 4 6 10 6 10 3 6


2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2


4 2 8 8 8 2 1 2 4 8 4 8 2 4


6 5 8 8 8 8 3 8 6 6 8 6 3 8


1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Score 20 18 27 33 33 21 13 21 23 31 25 33 14 25

Score percentage (%) 61% 55% 82% 100% 100% 64% 39% 64% 70% 94% 76% 94% 42% 76%

Assessment Acceptable Unsatisfactory Good Excellent Excellent AcceptableUnsatisfactor

y AcceptableAcceptable Excellent Good Excellent

Unsatisfactory

Good


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B. Summary of the assessment of the performance and sustainability of the Stockholm Convention regional centres

Regional centre

Criteria

Africa Asia and the Pacific Latin America and the Caribbean Central and

Eastern Europe

SCRC

Spa

in

SCRC

Alg

eria

SCRC

Ken

ya

SCRC

Sen

egal

SCRC

Sou

th

Afri

ca

SCRC

Chi

na

SCRC

Indi

a

SCRC

Indo

nesi

a

SCRC

Iran

SCRC

Kuw

ait

SCRC

Bra

zil

SCRC

Mex

ico

SCRC

Mex

ico

SCRC

Uru

guay

SCRC

Cze

ch

Repu

blic

SCRC

Rus

sian

Fe

dera

tion


4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4


0 10 4 10 10 3 5 3 2 10 6 6 6 10 3 10


1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2


1 8 8 8 8 8 4 1 2 8 4 4 8 8 2 4


6 6 8 5 8 8 6 2 8 8 6 6 6 8 2 8


1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Score 13 31 27 30 33 26 22 12 19 33 23 23 27 33 13 29

Score percentage (%) 39% 94% 82% 91% 100% 79% 67% 36% 56% 100% 70% 70% 82% 100% 39% 100%

Assessment Unsatisfacto

ry Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Good Acceptable

Unsatisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Excellent AcceptableAcceptable Good ExcellentUnsatisfac

tory Excellent


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Annex II: Status of the submission of workplans and activity reports

Table 1: Status of the submission of business plans and activity reports1 by BCRCs

Region Centre

Business plan 2012-2013

Business plan 2014-2015

Activity Report 2013-2014

Deadline: 30/03/2012 Deadline : 28/12/2012

Deadline: 31/12/2014 A

fric

a

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Arab States, Cairo, Egypt

14/02/2013 14/02/2013 8/10/2014

Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region, Ibadan, Nigeria

3/04/ 2012 15/01/20132 13/01/2015

Basel Convention Regional Centre for French-speaking countries in Africa, Dakar, Senegal

30/03/2012 26/12/2012 21/10/2014

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the English-Speaking African countries, Pretoria, South Africa

30/03/2012 9/01/2013 30/09/2014

Asi

a an

d t

he

Pac

ific

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Asia and Pacific Region, Beijing, China

30/03/2012 28/12/2012 31/12/2014

Basel Convention Regional Centre for South-East Asia, Jakarta, Indonesia

30/03/2012 28/12/2012 31/12/2014

Basel Convention Regional Centre in Tehran, Iran

25/03/2012 24/12/2014 14/01/2015

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the South Pacific Region, Apia, Samoa

30/03/2012 8/01/2013 30/12/2014

Cen

tral

an

d

Eas

tern

E

uro

pe

Basel Convention Regional Centre for CIS countries, Moscow, Russian Federation

10/04/2012 28/12/2012 16/01/2015

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Central Europe, Bratislava, Slovakia

30/03/2012 20/12/2012 30/09/2014

Lat

in A

mer

ica

and

the

Car

ibb

ean

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the South American Region, Buenos Aires, Argentina

23/04/2012 9/01/2013 27/11/2014

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Central American subregion, La Libertad, El Salvador

2/10/2012 9/01/2013 27/11/2014

Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

2/04/2012 7/01/2013 12/12/2014

Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Latin America and Caribbean Region, Montevideo, Uruguay

17/09/ 2012 4/01/2013 31/12/2014

1 The business plans/workplans and activity reports submitted by the centres have been published without formal editing in the Convention’s webpage and are accessible at the following link: www.basel.int/Partners/RegionalCentres/BusinessPlans/tabid/2336/Default.aspx. www.basel.int/Partners/RegionalCentres/ActivityReports/tabid/2992/Default.aspx 2 Submission of business plans within two weeks from the deadline has been considered as submitted within the deadline.


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Table 2: Status of the submission of workplans and activity reports3 by SCRCs

Region Regional centres Submission of workplan

2014–2015

Deadline4: 30/09/2013

Submission of activity report

2013-2014

Deadline: 31/12/2014

Submission of workplan

2012–20135

Deadline: 30/09/2011

Afr

ica

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Algeria (SCRC Algeria)

30/09/2013 26/12/2014 28/09/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Kenya (SCRC Kenya)

9/10/2013 31/12/2014 2/02/2012

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Senegal (SCRC Senegal)

9/10/2013 21/10/2014 28/09/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in South Africa (SCRC South Africa)

21/10/2013 30/09/2014 7/11/2011

Asi

a- a

nd

th

e P

acif

ic Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the

Transfer of Technology in China (SCRC China) 30/09/2013 31/12/2014 30/09/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in India (SCRC India) 4/10/2013 29/12/2014 30/09/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre in Indonesia (SCRC Indonesia) 11/10/2013 31/12/2014 4/01/20126

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Iran (SCRC Iran) 6/11//2013 14/01/2015 31/10/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Kuwait (SCRC Kuwait)

30/09/2013 31/12/2014 10/02/2013

Cen

tral

an

d

Eas

tern

E

uro

pe

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in the Czech Republic (SCRC Czech Republic)

1/10/2013 31/12/2014 30/09/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in the Russian Federation (SCRC Russian Federation)

31/01/2014 16/01/2015 24/10/2011

Lat

in A

mer

ica

and

the

C

arib

bea

n

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-Building and the Transfer of Technology in Brazil (SCRC Brazil)

1/10/2013 23/12/2014 25/11/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Mexico (SCRC Mexico)

2/04/2014 1/12/2014 31/10/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Panama (SCRC Panama)

10/01/2015 30/12/2014 21/11/2011

Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and Transfer of Technology in Uruguay (SCRC Uruguay)

22/11//2013 31/12/2014 28/12/2011

Wes

tern

E

uro

pe

and

ot

her

s Stockholm Convention Regional Centre for Capacity-building and the Transfer of Technology in Spain (SCRC Spain)

3/10/2013 30/09/2014 30/09/2011

3 The business plans/workplans and activity reports submitted by the centres have been published without formal editing in the Convention’s webpage and are accessible at the following link: http://chm.pops.int/Partners/RegionalCentres/Workplans/tabid/482/Default.aspx http://chm.pops.int/Partners/RegionalCentres/ActivitiesReports/tabid/4112/Default.aspx 4 Submitted within 2 weeks have been considered as submitted within deadline. 5 The status of submission of workplan for 2012-2013 which was already presented to COP 6 has been reproduced here due to its use in evaluating the performance and sustainability by the methodology. 6 No deadline for nominated SC centre.


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Annex III: Information provided by the users of Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres

Table 1: List of parties that provided feedback on the regional centres by completing the online questionnaire

REGION Africa Asia GRULAC CEE C

OU

NT

RY

Botswana Azerbaijan Argentina Bulgaria

Central African Republic Bahrain Colombia Estonia

Comoros India Costa Rica Georgia

Congo, Republic of Iraq Ecuador Hungary

Côte d’Ivoire Malaysia El Salvador Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of

Egypt Mongolia Guatemala Montenegro

Gabon Myanmar Mexico Poland

Guinea Nepal Nicaragua Romania

Liberia Oman Panama Romania

Madagascar Philippines Paraguay Serbia

Mali United Arab Emirates

Saint Kitts and Nevis Slovakia

Mauritius Yemen Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Mozambique Suriname

Togo Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of )

TOTAL 14 12 14 11


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Questionnaire for providing feedback by parties

Name of the centre: .................................................. A. Priority Identification

1. Did this centre consult with your country while it was preparing its Business plan/workplan?

Yes

No

Not applicable 2. Did this centre consult with your country to identify technical assistance and technology transfer needs to

implement the Convention (s)?

Yes

No

Not applicable B. Service Received

3. How many projects/training and capacity building activities your country received from the centre during the last four years?

More than five

Between one and five

Only one

None

Not applicable 4. Technical assistance received by your country from the centre was for the implementation of the:

(Multiple selections possible) Basel Convention

Stockholm Convention

Rotterdam Convention

Minamata Convention on Mercury

Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Other, please elaborate... 5. Has your country submitted any specific request for assistance to this centre?

Yes

No

Not applicable 6. Please indicate the type of assistance that was requested

Training and capacity building

Technology transfer

Institutional and policy reforms

Other, please elaborate ... 7. What was the outcome of your request?

The centre provided assistance as requested

The centre included my country in a project proposal/workplan/business plan but did not receive funding

My country did not hear anything back from the centre on our request

Other, please elaborate... 8. Which of the followings were the reasons for not requesting assistance from this centre? (multiple selections

possible)

My country was not aware that this centre could be contacted for assistance My country is served by another centre

This centre is not convenient for my country


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Other, please elaborate 9. What is your overall level of satisfaction with the services provided to your country by this centre?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Not satisfied

Not applicable C. Further Strengthening and Continuous Improvement

10. Do you think this centre needs to improve its performance?

Yes, the centre could perform better than its current level of performance

No, the centre is performing very well and should maintain its current level of performance 11. Please indicate why you think the centre needs to improve its performance

The Centre lacks visibility

The Centre has poor communication

The Centre does not have adequate technical expertise and facilities

The Centre lacks resource mobilization skills

Other, please elaborate 12. Please select from the list of potential areas where the centre might need to improve further (multiple

selections possible)

Technical expertise, knowledge, skills and experience

Equipment and facilities (e.g. laboratory, training, etc)

Communication, involvement of Parties in decision making and overall dealing

Visibility and coverage

Other, please elaborate on how the Centre might do it:

D. Challenges Experienced 13. Have you faced any challenges when requesting/receiving or trying to access assistance from this centre?

Yes

No

Not applicable 14. Which of the following challenges have you experience in receiving the technical assistance through this

regional centre (multiple selection possible)

The centre did not have required expertise

The centre did not have necessary equipment and facilities

The centre was non-responsive to our request

Other, please elaborate... Gaps Identified

15. When accessing technical assistance through this centre, have you encountered or identified any gaps that should be addressed?

Yes

No

Not applicable 16. Which of the following gaps have you identified?

(Multiple selection possible) The centre did not have right expertise to address our demand

Overwhelmed by technical assistance demands with unmatched resource

Other, please elaborate ... 17. Please give your opinion on how to improve the overall performance of this centre if your idea has not been

captured in the questions above ...


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Annex IV: Individual draft evaluation reports on the performance and sustainability of the Basel and Stockholm Convention regional centres

I. AFRICAN REGION

1. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Senegal

(a) Overview of the Centre

BCRC Senegal SCRC Senegal

Establishment Hosted by the Government of Senegal. Located in the premise of Department of Environment, the centre has been operational since 1999.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. Hosted by the Department of Environment.

Director Dr. Michel Seck Dr. Michel Seck

Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Senegal and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Basel Convention regional centre for training and technology transfer for French speaking countries in Africa, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 1/03/2005

The centre has the legal status of an autonomous national institution with its own legal personality and a regional role. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention.

Coverage of Parties

Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Senegal

Benin, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo Also serves the following non-Party: Equatorial Guinea

Review First review will take place at COP 12 First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/Business plan

The business plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015

The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line:

2011-2012 2013-2014

Reports covering the following periods are available on line:

2008-2009 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Legislation, PCB waste. For more information: www.crcbs-af.org

Legislation, PCB waste. For more information: www.crcbs-af.org


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(b) Summary of the feedback received from parties on the centre through questionnaire survey

No. of parties served: 23; No. of parties that responded: 6 BCRC Senegal SCRC Senegal

A. Priorities Identified

Consulted for business plan: 3/6 Consulted for technical assistance 2/6

Consulted for workplan: 2/6 Consulted for technical assistance 3/6

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 3/6 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 4/6 Assistance requested: 3/6 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent 2/6; fair to good 2/6

C. Strengthening of the Centre

The centre can improve its performance: 6/6 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility Most indicated areas for improvement: Equipment and facilities; communication, involvement of parties in decision making

D. Challenges Experienced

Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 3/6 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have necessary equipment and facilities

E. Gap Identified

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 1/6 Most indicated gap: the Centre did not have right expertise to address the demand of the parties


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention regional centre located in Senegal

Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria1 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres

Criteria2 Instructions Indicators and rankings Sources of information Evaluator’s summary comments3 Total Score (Maximum

possible 33) a. The centre

demonstrates the capacity to identify, document and implement project activities aimed at assisting parties in the implementation of their obligations under the Convention

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for examples which demonstrate that the centre has the capacity in all counts to:

(a) identify;

(b) document; and

(c) implement projects/activities.

Number of examples for which the centre has identified, documented and implemented project activities:

0: no example found in any of the three areas;

1: at least one example observed in one of the three areas;

2: at least one example in two of the three areas;

4: at least one example in all three areas.

- Activity report for 2013-2014.

- Workplans for 2012-2013 and 2014-2015.

- Other relevant informationsources (e.g. feedback from parties).

Examples provided for 3 areas as follows:

Identify:

The assessment of regional chemicals and hazardous waste management needs results from a compilation effort by the Centre using the consolidate report delivered by the international technical expert and the coordinator of the SCRC Senegal and the concerns expressed by the focal points (see page 10 of Activity Report)

Document:

The project proposal and activities reports, organizing and preparing meeting reports etc is undertaken by the SCRC Senegal (see page 10 of Activity Report).

Implement:

The BCRC/SCRC Senegal is an executing agency for the regional approach to the PCB waste management in Africa (see page 10 of Activity Report).

(Maximum possible score: 4)

4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited

Number of capacity-building activities implemented by the centre:

0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


- Other relevant informationsources (name it…)

Total number of capacity building activities implemented during last 2 years:

7 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 3-8)

and

7 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger and Togo) Parties benefitted (page 3-4


4(2+2)

1 Annex I to decision BC-11/13 on the criteria for evaluating the performance of the Basel Convention regional and coordinating centre. 2 Ibid. 3 Lists the information and data collected that provide evidence for the scoring given as well as references of the sources.


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possible 33) from such activities or projects.

1: up to 5 parties;2: more than 5 parties.

of Activity Report 2013-2014)


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look for proven examples of coordination and collaboration with other relevant partners (such as other regional centres, the Secretariat, UNEP, FAO and other United Nations organizations) to assist parties in meeting Convention obligations.

Number of coordination and collaborative activities undertaken by the centre with other relevant partners:

0: no proven example;

1: at least one example;

2: more than one example.


- Other information provided by parties or observers.

Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: more than 2

The Centre is collaborating with GEF, GEFF, UNEP Chemicals Branch, SBC, Electricity companies and Ministries of Environment from the participating countries while implementing Regional approach on PCB management project.

See Activity Report page 11


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Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into a number of examples of donors or funds mobilized to implement the centre’s activities, or what proportion of its workplan has been implemented (funding for the day to day operation of the centre shall not be counted).

Number of donors or funding sources mobilized or the percentage of the workplan implemented:

0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the workplan;

1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the workplan implemented.

2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented.

4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented.

8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.



Number of additional funds/donors mobilized: 5

- UNEP/BRS - UNEP/Chemicals - UNEP/SBC - GEF - GEFF (See page5,7 and 12 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

3/out of 4 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 5) and 7 activities out of 10 planned for 2014-2015 (page 10-11)

Altogether 71% of the workplan implemented

Note: names of the activities planned and implemented do not match exactly.


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e. Manages and conducts all activities

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should

Number of examples for which the - Activity reports for 2013- Examples provided in 3 areas as follows: (Maximum possible


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possible 33) efficiently, effectively and transparently

search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:

(a) Efficiently; (b) Effectively; (c) Transparently; and (d) Submitted the required workplans and activity reports within the given deadlines.

centre has conducted its activities:

(a) Efficiently;

(b) Effectively; and

(c) Transparently:

0: no example was found in any of the three areas; 1: at least one example observed in one of the three areas; 2: at least one example observed in two of the three areas; 4: at least one example observed in each of three areas.

Number of workplans or activity reports submitted within the deadline:

0: none of the workplans and activity reports have been submitted within the given deadlines; 1: up to two out of four documents (workplans and activity reports) submitted within the given deadlines; 2: three out of four documents are submitted within given deadlines; 4: all four documents are submitted within the given deadlines.

2014.


- Other relevant informationsources (e.g. feedback from parties or information available on the centre’s website).

- Information available in the Secretariat on the submission of workplans and activity reports.

Efficiently:

The Centre has been very efficient in handling of regional capacity building activities/workshops etc with the Secretariat, SSFA and other administrative matters are finalized in almost instantly (feedback from various secretariat staff)

Effectively:

The Centre has been effective in organizing training workshop on Reporting obligations under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions. All the objectives set to organize the meeting was achieved (page 9 Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently:

The centre has a system of financial auditing on a regular basis and recruitment of Consultants and Private sector is done through vacancy announcements (page 12 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and

Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 3/3

score: 8) 8(4+4)


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre does have such capacity.

Number of examples showing that the centre meets the language requirements of the region:

0: no example

1: one or more examples showing such capacity exists

- Activity reports for Activity Report 2013-2014.

- Other relevant informationsources (e.g. feedback from parties).

Examples to have met the language requirement of the region

The centre conducts its business in French and has the website in French. In addition, the centre also takes the services of interpreters and translators as and when needed (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 13).


1

Total scores 23


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Senegal

Core set of elements Status at the time of concluding the relevant

framework agreement Status at the time of the evaluation

(a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement. Yes Yes

(b) Overall purpose for entering into the agreement.

To set forth the terms and conditions under which an institution established under the law of Senegal shall act as BCRC

Same

(c) Legislative authority on which the agreement is based.

Decision VI/3 on the Establishment and functioning of the Basel Convention Regional Centres for Training and Technology Transfer.

Same

(d) Official name and address of the regional centre.

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for French-speaking countries in Africa (BCRC-Senegal) 106, Rue carnot Dakar, Senegal

Centre Régional des Conventions de Bâle et Stockholm pour les pays Francophones d'Afrique (CRCBS-AF) 99, Sacré Cœur, Pyrotechnie, Dakar, SénégalBP : 15 515 Dakar-Fann Site Web: http://www.crcbs-af.org/

(e) Legal status of the centre National institution with a regional role. Same

(f) Countries consenting to be served by the centre.

BCRC-Senegal served the following 4 Parties: Benin; Congo (Democratic Republic of); Djibouti; Senegal

BCRC-Senegal serves the following 20 Parties: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo (Republic of), Congo (DRC), Chad, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea , Guinea Bissau, Madagascar , Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Togo

(g) Management/governance arrangements

Yes (The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre and to enhance national support the activities it conducts for Contracting Parties served by the Centre. Date of establishment of Steering Committee, July 1997 )

Yes (So far 4 Steering committee meetings held. The 4th meeting was held in Abidjan, 25th May 2012. The new Steering Committee is as follows: President: Burkina Faso, Vice-president: Togo and members: Mauritania, DR Congo, Senegal)

(h) The possible involvement of donors with respect to financial and technical assistance to support the centre.

Yes

(Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Senegal)

Yes

(The Government of Senegal, the GEF, and the French Cooperation Agency. The PCB regional project was funded by GEF, JICA, and the Government of Senegal (in-kind contribution) and the Centre).

(i) Effective cooperation and coordination with the Secretariat of the Basel Convention and among the regional centres.

Yes Yes

(BCRC-Senegal has conducted effective cooperation and coordination with the Secretariat and with the BCCC-Africa, BCRC/SCRC-South Africa).

(j) Reporting channels. The Regional Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, NGOs and other relevant entities.

Centre shall submit a report on implementation of the Business plan to the Secretariat annually

The Centre submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014.

(k) Contributions of host countries in kind, cash and services towards the operation of the centre and, if possible, contributions of the countries served by the centre.

The Government of Senegal shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

Same


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(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.

The activities carried out by the Centre were funded under the Strategic Action Plan of the Basel Convention (Trust Fund of the Basel Convention).

Received.

(m) Matching funds (contributions in cash, kind or services) to be raised by the centre.

(In cash and kind contributions by the Government of Senegal and the parties served by the centre)

Raised USD 19,307,468 from the project beneficiary countries for the Regional PCB management project

(n) Working language(s) of the centre.

French and English. French and English.

(o) Exemption by the host country from taxation and other levies on the resources (including equipment) provided from the funds under the control of the contracting parties according to its national legislation, whenever possible.

Yes (according to Article XIV of the Framework Agreement, the Article IV-VII of General Convention shall be applicable as appropriate)

Same

(p) In the case of an intergovernmental institution, the terms and conditions of the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations shall apply as appropriate.

Yes (According to Article XV of the Framework Agreement the Article II of General Convention is applicable to the property, funds and assets of the Centre as appropriate)

Same

(q) Reporting on substantive activities undertaken by the centre and financial reporting on the funds raised by the centre and the expenditures of the centre to the Secretariat of the Basel Convention.

The BCRC-Senegal reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

BCRC-Senegal has reported substantive activities and financial as well as expenditure reports to the Secretariat. The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014.

(r) Arrangements to settle any disputes between the signatories of the agreement.

Yes (According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement)

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years.4 5 years

(t) Provisions for the periodic external review, extension, termination or amendment of the agreement.

Yes (According to Article XX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement).

Same.

(u) A business plan for the period 2003–2004 for the regional centre, approved by the countries served by the centre, shall be prepared before the signature of the framework agreement.

Done. The last Business Plan submitted was for 2014-2015.

Observations: No substantial changes observed that may affect the ability of the centre to perform its functions

4 In accordance with Article XIX the agreement shall be valid for a period of 5 years and shall be automatically renewed, unless one or both Parties to the agreement wish to terminate it and provides the other party with a written notice thereof.


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(d) Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Senegal


Criteria6 Instructions Indicators and rankings Sources of information Evaluator’s summary comments7

Total Score (Maximum possible 33)



(a) identify;

(b) document; and









- Other relevant information sources (e.g. feedback from parties).


Identify:

The assessment of regional chemicals and hazardous waste management needs results from a compilation effort by the Centre using the consolidate report delivered by the international technical expert and the coordinator of the SCRC Senegal and the concerns expressed by the focal points. (see page 10 of Activity Report )

Document:

The project proposal and activities reports, organizing and preparing meeting reports etc is undertaken by the SCRC Senegal. (see page 10 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The BCRC/SCRC Senegal is an executing agency for the regional approach to the PCB waste management in Africa

(see page 10 of Activity Report )


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its technical assistance and technology transfer

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples;


- Other relevant information sources (name it…)

Total number of capacity building activities implemented during last 2 years: 5


and


4(2+2)

5 Annex II to decision SC-2/9 on the criteria for evaluating the performance of regional or subregional centres for capacity-building and technology transfer. 6 Ibid. 7 Lists the information and data collected that provide evidence for the score given as well as references of the sources.


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activities implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

Number of parties that benefited from these activities:

1: up to 5 parties; 2: more than 5 parties.

More than five (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger and Togo) parties benefited (page 3-4 of Activity Report 2013-2014)










The Centre is collaborating with GEF, GEFF, UNEP Chemicals Branch, SBC, Electricity companies and Ministries of Environment from the participating countries while implementing Regional approach on PCB management project (page 11 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

The Centre collaborated with AU, WWF, ECOWAS for the project entitled: Capacity Strengthening and Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plans (NIPs) in African Least Developed Countries (LCDs) of the ECOWAS sub region (page 7 of Activity Report 2013-2014


2








8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities,



Number of additional funds/donors mobilized:...

- UNEP/BRS - UNEP/Chemicals - GEF - GEFF - AU/WWF/ECOWAS/Countries more than one (See page5,7 and 12 Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


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or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


Number of examples for which the centre has conducted its activities:

(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:




- Activity reports for 2013-2014.


- Other relevant information sources (e.g. feedback from parties or information available on the centre’s website).


Examples provided in 3 areas as follows:

Efficiently:

The Centre has been very efficient in handling of regional capacity building activities/workshops etc with the Secretariat, SSFA and other administrative matters are finalized in almost instantly (feedback from various secretariat staff)

Effectively:

The training on Stockholm Convention resulted in the availability of certified trainers at the national level in several participating countries (page7 Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently:

The centre has a system of financial auditing on a regular basis and recruitment of Consultants and Private sector is done through vacancy announcements (page 12 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and


(Maximum possible score: 8) 8(4+4)




0: no example



- Other relevant sources (e.g. feedback from parties).


The centre conducts its business in French and has the website in French. In addition, the centre also takes the services of interpreters and translators as and when needed (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 13.)


1

Total scores 27


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention centre located in Senegal

Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (yes or no)

Status at the time of evaluation (yes or no)

(a) Takes into account the work done under other MEAs, the Basel Convention and UNEP/UNIDO cleaner production centres

Yes (a regional centre under the

Basel Convention)

Yes (a regional centre under the

Basel Convention) (b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region

Yes Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties

Yes Yes

(d) Eligible to receive financial support from financial mechanism

Yes Yes

(e) Highly qualified technical personnel with recognized competence in technical assistance and technology transfer

Yes

Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes Yes (ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax

Yes Yes

(iii) Reliable internet connection Yes (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes (access to the facilities

of the hosting institution) Yes

(g) Serve a definite group of parties in the region or subregion

Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Less likely Les likely (i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes (j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (national institution withregional mandate)

Yes

(k) Existence of a liaison staff member designated to communicate with the Secretariat as contact person

Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: (i) A technical background Yes Yes (ii) Project management competency Yes Yes (iii) Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes

Observations: No substantial change that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria is observed.


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2. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in South Africa


BCRC South Africa SCRC South Africa

Establishment Hosted by the Africa Institute for the Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous and other Wastes (AIMHW), Pretoria -South Africa The centre has been operational since 1999 and revived again in its present form since 2007.

Hosted by the Africa Institute for the Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous and other Wastes (AIMHW), Pretoria -South Africa. The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2010 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. First review will take place at COP 7. The centre is hosted by the Department of Environment and Tourism.

Director Dr. Taelo Letsela, Executive Director Dr. Taelo Letsela, Coordinator


Existence of a framework agreement between the Africa Institute for the Environmentally Sound Management of Hazardous and other Wastes and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Basel Convention Regional centre for training and technology transfer for the English-Speaking Countries in Africa, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 17/04/2012

The centre has the legal status of an autonomous national institution with its own legal personality and a regional role. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia

Angola, Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Review First review will take place at COP 12 First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/Business plan


2012-2013 2014-2015


2012-2013 2014-2015


2011-2012 2013-2014


2010-2011 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Capacity building in hazardous waste management. For more information: www.africainstitute.info

Capacity building in hazardous substance management. For more information: www.africainstitute.info

(b) Summary of the feedback received from the parties on the centre through the questionnaire survey

No. of parties served: 24; No. of parties that responded: 2 BCRC South Africa SCRC South Africa A. Priorities

Identified

Consulted for business plan: 2/2 Consulted for technical assistance 1/2

Consulted for workplan: 1/2 Consulted for technical assistance 2/2

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 1/2 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/2 Assistance requested: 2/2 (training and capacity building; institutional and policy reforms) Satisfaction level: Excellent 0; fair to good 1/2


The centre can improve its performance: 2/2 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility; the Centre has poor communication Most indicated areas for improvement: Technical expertise; knowledge, skills and experience; equipment and facilities; communication, involvement of parties in decision making

D. Challenges Experienced:

Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 2/2 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have necessary equipment and facilities

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 1/2 Most indicated gap: overwhelmed by technical assistance demands with unmatched resources


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in South Africa





Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for examples which demonstrate that the centre has the capacity in all counts to: (a) identify; (b) document; and (c) implement projects/activities.










Identify:

Technical assistance and capacity building needs Identified and project proposals (e.g. MFA project, GEF- PCB project, GEF- E-Waste project, ARF-E Waste project) developed and submitted for funding to various donors (see page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

Project documents, from proposals to reports, are prepared which requires a lot of documentations including M&E reports (see page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Implement:

The Centre managed and coordinated regional projects including those listed above

(see pages 8-50 of Activity Report2013-2014)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or



1: up to 5 parties;


- Other relevant information sources

Total number of capacity building activities implemented during last 2 years:13

18 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page12,13,15,17,19,22,24,27,29,30,31, addendum 42,43,44,45,48,50)

and

More than 5 Parties (Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia)


10(8+2)

8 Annex I to decision BC-11/13 on the criteria for evaluating the performance of the Basel Convention regional and coordinating centre 9 Ibid. 10 Lists the information and data collected that provide evidence for the scoring given as well as references of the sources


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possible 33) projects. 2: more than 5 parties. benefitted (page 13 of Activity Report 2013-2014)









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners:2

1. The Centre itself is an intergovernmental organization hence lot of collaboration and coordination happens during workplan/business plan preparation and approval period;

2. The Centre works with external partners for its projects such as KEMI, SYKE, PACE, ITA and independent consultants


2











Number of additional funds/donors mobilized:

-Govt. of Finland (MFA)

- Govt. of Sweden

- Govt of Denmark

- UNEP/BRS

- UNEP/SAICM

-Member Govts. (more than 3)

(See page 38,39 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


8

e. Manages and conducts all

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search



Examples provided in 3 areas as follows: (Maximum possible


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possible 33) activities efficiently, effectively and transparently

for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:







Efficiently:

The Centre operates with 4 highly qualified professional full time staff showing their competency and efficiency (page39 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre demonstrate this capacity by preparing competent program and projects coordinators mobilize countries to actually implement projects (page39 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The Centre’s governance structure and the requirement of appointing auditor ensures transparency in its conducts (page 39 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

and


score: 8) 8(4+4)




0: no example





The Centre conducts its business in English which is the principal language of communication among the countries it serves. In addition, the centre has its website in English(see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 40)


1

Total scores 33


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in South Africa



(a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement.

Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which the Africa Institute shall act as BCRC

Same



Same


Africa Institute, Fedsure Forum Building, 315 Pretorius Street, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.

Africa Institute, 473 Environment House, Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Streets, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001, South Africa

(e) Legal status of the centre An intergovernmental organization Same


Botswana, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania. (Any English-speaking country in Africa that is a party to the Basel Convention may become a member in the future)

Angola, Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe


The supreme body is the Council which consists of all the Parties that have ratified the Agreement on Africa Institute. Below is the Executive Committee which consists of 5 countries including the host country. A Steering Committee has been established to advice on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre.

Same


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the member Governments)

Yes (Denmark supported the BCRC-South Africa since its establishment. Sweden, through KemI, supported the project-Towards a non-toxic environment in Africa. Several donors have assisted the centre so far).


Yes Yes (The Centre has hosted several activities with the Secretariat)

(j) Reporting channels. The Regional Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, NGOs and other relevant entities.


The Secretariat of the Centre is run by the Executive Director who reports to EXCO and Council. The Executive Director is also responsible for reporting the activities if the Centre to the Secretariat and to the COP. The Centre submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014.


The mandatory contributions of the members of the Africa Institute served by the Centre in accordance with Annex II of the framework agreement.

Same In addition to this, the host country also contributes office space, communication, office cleaning services, office furniture, security as additional contribution

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards

Contributions from the Trust Fund for projects under the Strategic Plan.

No such contribution has been received from the Trust Fund this far to finance the core functions of the Centre.


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the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.


Main donors: Denmark and Sweden. The Centre has received financial support from the following donors: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, UNEP, UNIDO, SAICM, GEF and the Secretariat.

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. English. English.


The Centre has been given diplomatic status and is exempted from taxation

Same.


The international staff of the Centre are given diplomatic immunity and privileges in keeping with the 1946 Convention on the privileges and immunities of the United Nations

Same.


The BCRC-South Africa reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund and the funds provided by the Governments of Denmark and Sweden.

The Centre provides the report to the Secretariat based on the reporting schedule given by the COP.


According to Article XV on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 17 April 2012.

Same, according to Article XV on Settlement of Disputes. The disputes between the parties that form the Centre are meant to settle through negotiation, inquiry or mediation or any means peaceful that may be employed.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years. Same


According to Article XVIII on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement signed on 17 April 2012.

Same.


Done The BCRC-South Africa has provided its biannual Business Plan since them. The last Business Plan was the one for 2013-2015.

Observations: No substantial changes observed that may affect the ability of the centre to perform its functions.


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(a) identify;

(b) document; and











Identify:

Technical assistance and capacity building needs Identified and project proposals (e.g. MFA project, GEF- PCB project, GEF- E-Waste project, ARF-E Waste project) developed and submitted for funding to various donors (see page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

Project documents - proposals to reports, are prepared which requires a lot of documentations including M&E reports (see page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Implement:

The Centre managed and coordinated regional projects including those listed above

(see pages 8-50 of Activity Report2013-2014)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these




14 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 13, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34,36,42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 50)

and


10(8+2)



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Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

activities:


More than 5 Parties (Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia) benefitted (page 28 of Activity Report 2013-2014)










1. The Centre itself is an intergovernmental organization hence lot of collaboration and coordination happens during workplan/business plan preparation and approval period;

2. The Centre works with external partners for its projects such as KEMI, SYKE, PACE, ITA and independent consultants


2








8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is



Number of additional funds/donors mobilized:8

-Govt. of Finland (MFA)

- Govt. of Sweden

- Govt of Denmark

- UNEP/BRS

- UNEP/SAICM

-Member Govts. (more than 3)

(See page19-20 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


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implemented.





(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:








Examples provided in the three areas as follows:

Efficiently:

The Centre operates with 4 highly qualified professional full time staff showing their competency and efficiency (page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre demonstrate this capacity by preparing competent program and projects coordinators mobilize countries to actually implement projects (page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The Centre’s governance structure and the requirement of appointing auditor ensures transparency in its conducts (page 37 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The Centre conducts its business in English which is the principal language of communication among the countries it serves. In addition, the centre has its website in English (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 40)


1

Total scores 30


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention, as set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention centre located in South Africa

Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (Yes or no)

Status at the time of evaluation (Yes or no)

(a) Taking into account the work done under other MEAs Basel/CP centres (UNEP/UNIDO)

Yes (a regional centre under the Basel

Convention)

Yes (a regional centre under the Basel Convention)

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region

Yes (no in-house expertise available but it has partnership arrangements

with other institutions to provide TA to the region)

Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to Parties

Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (no in-house technical personnel other

than director of the centre)

Yes

(f) Equipped with i. Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software

Yes (basic for office use only)

Yes

ii. Good communication facilities with telephone and fax

Yes Yes

iii. Reliable internet connection Yes Yes iv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto

Yes (a board room for internal purpose (for

training — through partnership arrangements))

Yes

(g) Serve a definite group of Parties in the region or subregion

Yes (Anglophone countries of Africa)

Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region

Less likely Less likely

(i) The working language of the centre has been defined

Yes Yes

(j) Legal status: It is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (intergovernmental) Yes

(k) A liaison staff member designated to communicate with the Secretariat as contact person

Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yes ii. Project management competency Yes Yes iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes



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3. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Arab States in Egypt


Location Cairo – Egypt Establishment Hosted by the Government of Egypt particularly in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Environmental

Affairs, the Centre is located in the Cairo University. The centre has been operational since 2000.

Director Prof. Mostafa Hussein Kamel


Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Egypt and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for training and technology transfer for the Arab States, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 29/10/2004.

Coverage of Parties Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Review First review will take place at COP 12 Workplan/business plan The business plan available on line for the following periods:

2012-2014 Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line:

2011-2012 2013-2014

BCRC-Egypt carried out the project “A Better Environment for Human Health and Well-Being” with the financial support of 1 million Euros by the Government of Finland and the technical support from the Secretariat. This project started in 2006. The funds were administered by UNEP and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. Currently the BCRC-Egypt is implementing the Phase II of the project and the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested UNDP Egypt to assume the responsibility of the financial management to support the BCRC-Egypt.

Expertise ESM on Hazardous waste. For more information: www.bcrc-egypt.com

(b) Summary of the feedback received from the parties on the Centre through the questionnaire survey

No. of parties served: 14; No. of parties that responded: 7 A. Priorities Identified

Consulted for business plan: 4/7 Consulted for Technical assistance 3/7

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 3/7 Assistance requested: 3/7 (training and capacity building; technology transfer) Satisfaction level: Excellent 0; fair to good 3/7


The centre can improve its performance: 5/7 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility; the Centre has poor communication Most indicated areas for improvement: Technical expertise; communication skills


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 5/7 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have expertise; non responsive to the requests

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 3/7 Most indicated gap: the Centre did not have right expertise to address the demand


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Egypt

Table 1: Interim methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria14 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention regional centre located in Egypt


Total Score (Maximum










- Business Plan for 2011-2014.


Examples provided for all three areas as follows:

Identify: (page 3 of Activity Report 2011-2012 and page 14 of Activity Report 2013-2014) The Centre collected baseline situation on the Convention implementation from parties to identify the need and made efforts to address their needs Document: (page 14 of Activity Report 2013-2014) In its website, the Centre has published the activities of the centre. The Centre has also published awareness raising materials in the YouTube and facebook pages it has created. Implement: (page 14 of Activity Report 2011-2012) The Centre has implemented regional workshops on reporting, management of health care waste etc. among other activities.


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.





10 activities were reported to have implemented in Activity Report (2013-2014 page 4-11).

9 parties (Comoros, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Yemen) benefitted (page 4 Activity Report 2013-2014)


4 (2+2)



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possible 33) c. Identifies, undertakes

and promotes cooperation, collaboration and synergies in efforts to assist parties in meeting Convention obligations








More than one example observed on promoting cooperation and collaboration with other partners.

- To promote south-south cooperation the Centre visited BCRC/SCRC Indonesia and BCCC Nigeria

- To promote cooperation with regional and international bodies the centre collaborates with UNDP Egypt, Arab League- Department of Environment and Sustainable Development, Gov of Finland and many other organizations (See Activity Report 2013-2014 page 15)


2



Number of donors or funding sources mobilized or the percentage of the business plan implemented:

0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the business plan;

1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the business plan implemented.

2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the business plan implemented.

4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the business plan implemented.

8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the business plan is implemented.


- Business Plans for 2012-2014.

2 additional donors/funds mobilized

- Government of Finland (page16) - Cairo University (Gov of Egypt) (page 16)

Note: there is a long list of institution given as providing in kind support but what support or could they be considered as providing additional funds in each of the activities is not clear hence not considered

50% of the business plan implemented

7 activities implemented out of 14 activities listed (7 for the capacity building of the focal points, 2 on enhancing regional collaboration and 5 on awareness raising) in business plan 2012-2014


2

e. Manages and conducts all activities efficiently,

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for proven examples which



- Business Plans for

Examples provided in all three areas as follows:

Efficiently:

(Maximum possible


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possible 33) effectively and transparently

demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:


Number of business plans or activity reports submitted within the deadline:

0: none of the business plans and activity reports have been submitted within the given deadlines; 1: up to two out of four documents (business plans and activity reports) submitted within the given deadlines; 2: three out of four documents are submitted within given deadlines; 4: all four documents are submitted within the given deadlines.

2012-2014.


- Information available in the Secretariat on the submission of business plans and activity reports.

The Centre demonstrated of having the capacity of working efficiently through an example of conducting a regional workshop on National Reporting under Basel Convention for Arab States back to back with another regional workshop for Safe Management of Healthcare Waste in December, 2013. (page 17 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre provided examples of meeting the need expressed by the parties by undertaking several activities including workshop on national reporting, requesting Arab States to join the PACE initiatives etc (page 17 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

A Steering committee of the Centre represented by the focal points of the Arab States and the Project Steering Committee have been constituted to ensure the transparency of the activities undertaken by the Centre. (page 18 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Number of business plans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 1 out of 3

score: 8)

5 (4+1)




0: no example




The centre has demonstrated that it has capacity to meet the various language requirement of the region by having its websites in English and Arabic.


1

Total scores 18


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention regional centre located in Egypt




Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which an institution in the Arab Republic of Egypt shall act as a Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer

Same



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Arab States Cairo University Centre for Environmental Hazard Mitigation, in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Arab States Cairo University, P.O.Box 453 Al Orman; 12612 – Giza, Egypt Website: www.bcrc-egypt.org

(e) Legal status of the centre National institution with a regional role Same


The BCRC-Egypt served the following 17 Parties to the Basel Convention throughout the region: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

The BCRC-Egypt serves the following 20 Parties to the Basel Convention throughout the region: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.


The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre relevant to its regional role and to enhance national support to its activities from the Parties served by the Centre.

The Steering Committee and the Project Steering Committee (PSC) established for the project, with the membership of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, the Director of the BCRC-Egypt, the representative of the Government of Finland, and the representative of the Secretariat of the Basel Convention.


The BCRC-Egypt carried out the project - A Better Environment for Human Health and Well-Being with the support of the Government of Finland that provided 1 million euros

The Government of Finland and Cairo University


Yes

The cooperation and coordination with the Secretariat is very close and the BCRC-Egypt is promoting South-South cooperation with the BCCC_Africa and BCRC/SCRC-Indonesia.

(j) Reporting channels. The Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, non-governmental organisations, entities, private sector organisations, academic institutions or other organisations which participate in the activities of the Centre, regularly informed of its activities.



The Government of Egypt, in cooperation with the University of Cairo, shall provide, as its in-kind contribution as stipulated in Annex II of the Framework Agreement:

Same


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Received USD 135,541


USD 1,255,000 USD 860,800

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. Arabic and English Arabic and English



Same



Same


The BCRC-Egypt reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund and the funds provided by the Government of Finland.

The substantive reporting is available on the website of the BCRC-Egypt and the financial reporting is done to UNDP, who is managing the funds provided by the Government of Finland.


Yes (According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement)

Same

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years 4 years (as extended on 29.10.2014)


Yes (According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement).

Same


Done The last Business Plan submitted was the one for 2013-2015.



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4. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region located in Nigeria


Location Ibadan – Nigeria Establishment Hosted by the Government of Nigeria; located in the University of Ibadan.

The centre was established in 1994 and has become operational since then. Director Prof. Oladele Osibanjo

Executive Director Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Nigeria and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the BCCC Africa, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 7/03/2007

Coverage of Parties Coordinating centre no specific country assigned to be served Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/Business plan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise ESM of Electronic waste, inventories of e-waste, POPs wastes etc.

(b) The summary of the feedback received from the parties on the Centre through questionnaire survey


Consulted for business plan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance 0

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 0 Satisfaction level: Excellent 0; Fair to good 1


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre has poor communication Most indicated areas for improvement: communication skills; involvement of parties in decision making and overall dealing

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 5/7 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have expertise; non responsive to the requests

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 3/7 Most indicated gap: the Centre did not have right expertise to address the demand


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre located in Nigeria

Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria17 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention regional centre located in Nigeria















Identify:

The Centre moved on behalf of Africa in SAICM ICCM2 in 2009 that Hazardous substances in the lifecycle of electrical electronic equipment be adopted as emerging policy issue. It subsequently made a significant contribution in E-waste Africa project (see page 29 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

New EU Directive on E-waste came Into Force citing the outcome of the SBC E-waste Africa project as one of the factors taken into consideration in formulating the new EU directive, which was one of the activity of BCCC Nigeria (see pages 29 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Implement:

The Centre implemented several activities as reported in the activity report (see pages 8-11 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


4








8 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 14,15,19,21,22,24,26)

and

Nigeria has been mentioned to be the direct beneficiary


3(2+1)



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possible 33) activities implementation of the




however all the Parties of Africa have been expected to be benefitted (page14 to 26 of Activity Report 2013-2014)










- Collaboration with BCRC China for technical internship and with SCRC Brazil and

- SBC E-waste Africa project: Synergy and cooperation with BCRC Senegal in field activities during inventory exercise; BCRCs Senegal and Egypt during preparation for training in Netherlands; BCRCs Senegal and Egypt assisted in the translation of training manuals and other documents from English into French and Arabic language respectively. Page 17 and 32 of Activity Report 2013-2014


2












- GEF/UNIDO - UNEP/SSC - UNEP/PACE - University of Umea, Sweden - Gov of Nigeria

(See page 14,15,24,32 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

4/out of 19 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 20-23) and 4 activities out of 8 planned for 2014-2015 (page 36-46)


Note. The names of activities planned and those implemented do not exactly match.


4


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possible 33) e. Manages and

conducts all activities efficiently, effectively and transparently




(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:







- Information available in the Secretariat on the submission of workplans andactivity reports.


Efficiently:

SBC E-waste Africa Project was implemented resource efficient manner (page 33 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

SBC E-waste Africa project has not only brought the picture successfully but also influenced in the formulation of EU Directives on this issue (page 31 and 33 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The Centre has maintained the transparency through publication of project reports and audits of the accounts (page 33 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The centre conducts its business in English however as need be it can also facilitate the work in French and Arabic in collaboration other centres in the region (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 34)


1

Total scores 20


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention regional centre located in Nigeria




Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which the regional and coordinating centres shall operate.

Same



Same


Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the African region Federal Ministry of Environment – University of Ibadan Linkage Centre for Cleaner Production Technology and Hazardous Waste Management University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. wwwbasel.org.ng.

Same

(e) Legal status of the centre Autonomous national institution with a regional coordinating role.

Same


The Coordinating Centre coordinates the Basel Convention Regional Centres for Training and Technology Transfer located in Egypt, Senegal and South Africa.

The Regional Coordinating Centre in Nigeria, services the entire African continent and its mandate includes the coordination of the three BCRCs in the region.


Yes (The Centre established a Steering Committee to develop and endorse the Business Plan for the Centre and oversee its implementation. The Steering Committee includes the Directors of the BCRCs in the African region).

Yes (Inaugurated its Steering Committee in March 2012).


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Nigeria)

Yes (Funding from the European Union for a pilot project on the feasibility of international recycling cooperation in e-waste, among others; Federal Ministry of Environment of Nigeria; University of Umea, Sweden)


Yes

Yes (The Director of the BCCC-Africa is the Co-Chair of PACE. Initiatives to promote south-south cooperation and synergy among the conventions and China and the SCRC in Brazil)

(j) Reporting channels. The Coordinating Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties from the African region, the Secretariat, NGOs and other relevant entities.




The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

In addition to the committed contributions, the Government of Nigeria has recently deployed 2 additional scientists to Geo-reference laboratory for POPs contaminated sites assessment located within the centre with necessary equipment and facilities

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other


Received.


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countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.


Yes (in cash and kind contributions by the Government of Nigeria and the University of Ibadan)

Yes Federal Ministry of Environment of Nigeria (USD10,000); SSC($34,000); SAICM ($4,000), UNEP Chemicals ($4,000), BCRC-China ($5,600)

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. English English The centre can coordinate with centres for the Arabic and French speaking countries



Same



Same


The BCCC-Africa reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014.


Yes (according to Article XVII on Settlement of

Disputes of the Framework Agreement)

Same

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years 5 years20


Yes (according to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the

Agreement of the Framework agreement)

Same


Done The last Business Plan submitted by BCCC-Africa was for 2014-2015


20 In accordance with Article XIX paragraph 2 of the agreement, the agreement is automatically extended for further periods of 5 years from the date of provisional entry into force, unless one or both Parties wish to terminate it and provides the other Party with written notice thereof.


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5. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Algeria


Location Algiers- Algeria Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. Hosted by the National Centre for Cleaner Technologies Production (NCCTP), Algiers.

Director Ms Fazia Dahlab Ms Latifa Angar (contact person)


The centre has the legal status of an autonomous national institution with its own legal personality. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Algeria, Egypt, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise The Centre plays an important role of promoting environmental management system and cleaner production in industries.

(b) Summary of the feedback received from the parties on the Centre through questionnaire survey

No. of parties served: 8; No. of parties that responded: 3


Consulted for workplan: 2 Consulted for Technical assistance: 2

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 1 Satisfaction level: Excellent 1; fair to good 0


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: N/A Most indicated areas for improvement: N/A


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 1/3 Most indicated difficulties: N/A

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 1/3 Most indicated gap: N/A


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Algeria

Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria21 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in Algeria



possible 33)












Identify:

The Centre has identified partners, experts and laboratories who could be help in providing technical assistance to the parties it serves (see page 5 of the Activity Report )

Document:

The centre has updated its website including establishing of the dedicated website on Stockholm Convention related activities where it has published documents created by the centre and its partners. In addition to this, the Centre did prepare proposals, meeting reports and other documentations in the past.

Implement:

No activity implemented during this biennium for not being able to receive funding from the donors however in the past it did implement capacity building activities hence it does have capacity to implement activities.


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its technical

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples;


- Other relevant information


0 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014




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possible 33)

assistance and technology transfer activities

projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


sources (name it…)

0









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: 1

- Example of collaboration with RAC/CP (page 6 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


1












The Gov of Algeria through NCCTP (See page 4 Activity Report 2013-2014)


1


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possible 33)





(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently:

No examples provided

Effectively:

The centre has created a dedicated webpage for the information exchange on the issues relation to the Convention among the parties it serves. The Centre is one of few centres who have done for an effective exchange of information

Transparently:

The Centre shares the information and data sheet with the parties it works (page 8 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The Centre conducts its business in French and the website is in French as well. Thus it meets the language requirement of its region, particularly of the countries it serves (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page ...)


1

Total scores 13


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in Algeria

Criteria Status at the time of

endorsement (yes or no)



Yes CP centre network and

UNIDO

Yes

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes Yes (c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties Yes Yes (d) Eligible to receive financial support from financial mechanism Yes Yes (e) Highly qualified technical personnel with recognized competence in technical assistance and technology transfer

Yes Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes Yes(ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes (iii) Reliable internet connection Yes (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes Yes

(g) Serve a definite group of parties in the region or subregion Yes Yes (h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Less likely Less likely(i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes(j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (governmental autonomous body)

Yes


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: (i) A technical background No Yes(ii) Project management competency Yes Yes (iii) Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building Yes Yes

Observations: Appointment of the new coordinator with technical background (letter dated: 19/09/2013). No other substantial change that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria is observed.


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6. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Kenya


Location Nairobi- Kenya Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2010 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. Hosted by the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi

Director Dr. Segenet Kelemu, Director General of ICIPE Dr. Wilber Lwande, the contact person for the centre


The centre has the legal status of an IGO with its own legal personality and a regional role. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for

the following periods: 2011-2012 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise ICIPE’s works are directed towards finding the alternatives for various chemicals used in agriculture and public health. The ICIPE undertakes research in integrated control methodologies for crop and livestock insect pests and other related arthropods, and insect vectors of tropical diseases and the strengthening of scientific and technological capacities of the developing countries in insect science and its application through training and collaborative work. For more information: www.icipe.org




Consulted for workplan: N/A Consulted for Technical assistance: N/A

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: N/AAssistance requested: N/A Satisfaction level: Excellent N/A; Fair to good N/A


The centre can improve its performance: N/A Most indicated reason for improvement: N/A Most indicated areas for improvement: N/A

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: N/A Most indicated difficulties: N/A

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: N/A Most indicated gap: N/A


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Kenya

Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria24 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in Kenya













Examples provided for 3 areas as follows: Identify: The Centre identifies integrating of IVM-related income generating activities e.g. sericulture, pisciculture etc in the community based malaria control programs in the villages in Ethiopia and Kenya, enhances the chances of future continuation and sustainability of IVM activities.(see page 6 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Document: The Centre has great capacity in documenting various materials. The centre has posted a list of 150 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals in the year 2013 alone (see http://www.icipe.org/index.php/all-publications/844-publications-of-2013.html) Implement: The Centre has capacity to implement several technical assistance and capacity building activities ranging from academic to community based programmes.(see page 5-58 of Activity Report 2013-2014 and http://www.icipe.org/index.php/research/capacity-building.html)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited



1: up to 5 parties;




25 projects/activities related to the research, development, and promotion through capacity building in adopting the chemical alternatives to control disease vectors such as mosquitoes and agricultural pests listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see pages 5-58)

Note: the activities reported and considered here do not clearly establish that they assist parties to implement the obligations under


10(8+2)



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possible 33) from such activities or projects.

2: more than 5 parties. the Convention, however owing to the fact that the activities are focused in promoting non chemical alternatives so that the need for exemption is expected to be reduced. Though most of the activities reported are of nature providing global benefits however more than 5 parties for example: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Zambia and many more have been listed in various activities.









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: More than 1

More than 2 examples have been provided in the report. Scientists in multidisciplinary teams join forces with those of over 100 partner institutions (National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS), NGOs, universities, other international organizations) in Africa and elsewhere in the world in helping set the milestones on the road to sustainable development.


2







4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the




Biovision foundation; EU funds; Govt of Switzerland; Gov of Germany; Gov of UK (DFID); Gov of Finland, Gov of Sweden, Gov Kenya (See page 75-76 Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


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possible 33) workplan implemented.






(a) Efficiently; (b) Effectively; and (c) Transparently: 0: no example was found in any of the three areas; 1: at least one example observed in one of the three areas; 2: at least one example observed in two of the three areas; 4: at least one example observed in each of three areas. Number of workplans or activity reports submitted within the deadline: 0: none of the workplans and activity reports have been submitted within the given deadlines; 1: up to two out of four documents (workplans and activity reports) submitted; 2: three out of four documents are submitted; 4: all four documents are submitted within the given deadlines.






Efficiently: The Centre uses shared services for example IT, insurance and security operations. Financial and technical decisions and activities are expected to have the sole purpose of promoting the Centre’s programmes. As a result of this strong governance system, icipe has maintained scientific to corporate expenses close to a ratio of 80-20 (page 77 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: Its R&D activities have an impact on development results at pan-African level as well as making a real difference at country level particularly in the various bio control related technologies. A good example of a successful novel icipe programme is the ‘push-pull’ technology in maize and other cereals which was developed by icipe in collaboration with national and international partners. (page 78 Activity Report 2013-2014) Transparently: The centre uses a high quality human resource management system, which includes transparent and merit-based recruitment, and performance based compensation. The Centre has a clear and transparent financial management policy that guides its resource allocation and management. (page 79 of Activity Report 2013-2014) and Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 2/3


6(4+2)




0: no example 1: one or more examples showing such capacity exists



Examples to have met the language requirement of the region.

The icipe which hosts the SCRC Kenya is an international organisation with nearly 500 staff drawn from countries of the world who speak a variety of languages. The centre works in over 54 African countries that include Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone.(see page 80 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


1

Total scores 31


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in Kenya

Criteria Status at the time of

endorsement (yes or no)



Yes (WHO, UNEP, FAO)

Yes

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes (in certain areas it has expertise to provide technical

assistance even outside the region)

Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties Yes Yes (d) Eligible to receive financial support from financial mechanism Yes Yes (e) Highly qualified technical personnel with recognized competence in technical assistance and technology transfer

Yes Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes Yes (ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes (iii) Reliable internet connection Yes Yes (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes Yes

(g) Serve a definite group of parties in the region or subregion Yes Yes(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes Yes (i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes (j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (international) Yes


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: (i) A technical background Yes Yes (ii) Project management competency Yes Yes (iii) Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building Yes Yes

Observations: Change of coordinator of SCRC Kenya was communicated on 25/02/2014. No other substantial change that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria is observed.


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II. ASIA AND THE PACIFIC REGION

7. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in China


BCRC China SCRC China

Location Beijing, China Beijing, China Establishment Hosted by the Government of China. Located

in the School of Environment at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The centre has been operational since 1997.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the BCRC- China and the university of Tsinghua in Beijing

Director / coordinator and contact person

Mr. Zao Yingme Prof. Jinhui Li (executive Director)

Prof. Gang Yu Prof. Jinhui Li (Executive Director)

Framework agreement

Signed on 20 May 2011 No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties

People’s Republic of China DPR Korea Republic of Korea Mongolia Sri Lanka

Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, India, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Maldives, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Nepal, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam

Review First review will take place at COP 12 Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7

Workplan/ business plan


2012-2013 2014-2015


2008- 2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports 2011-2012 2013-2014

Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008

2009-2010

2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Hazardous waste management, especially electric and electronic waste For more information: www.bcrc.cn

In addition to the expertise of the BCRC on hazardous waste management, especially electric and electronic waste, the centres has high level expertise on POPs as well as a top class infrastructure for dealing with POPs. For more information: http://sc.bcrc.cn


No. of parties served: 20; No. of parties responding: 4 BCRC China SCRC China


Consulted for business plan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance 2/4

Consulted for workplan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance 1/4

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/4 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/4Assistance requested: 1/4 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent 0; fair to good 2/4


The centre can improve its performance: 3/4 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility Most indicated areas for improvement: - Equipment and facilities; communication, involvement of parties in decision making


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have required expertise

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 0 Most indicated gap: N/A


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possible 33)a. The centre









- Business plans for 2012-2013 and 2014-2015.



Indentify:

The Centre, recognizing the need for promoting environmentally sound technologies in the region, organized a regional trade symposium for the developing county parties with the private sectors enterprises willing to transfer such technologies (see page 20 and 60 of Activity Report )

Document:

The Centre demonstrated the capability of documenting the technical assistance need of the parties in the form of project proposals based on the feedback received from parties. The Centre prepared and submitted all the documentations as required by the donors during their implementation. (see page 62 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has implemented several projects/activities. The details on these can be found in the activity report.

(see page 5 to 56 and 63 of Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the






projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see pages 5,7-16, 18-29,31,32,36- 38,44-50,52-54) and

More than 5 Parties have benefitted. One of the project activities reported in page 21 lists 7 Parties as direct


10 (8+2)



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possible 33)activities Convention undertaken

by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

activities:


beneficiaries (Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam (page12 Activity Report 2013-2014)









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: 2 1. Organize the 8th and 9th International Conference on

Waste Management and Technology (ICWMT) (A large number of public and private sector institutions were mobilized in organizing above international conference. Project “Promotion of technical assistance and technology transfer in Asia and the Pacific” (A large number of IGOs, regional centres, government representatives and private companies were involved in the project)


2



Number of donors or funding sources mobilized or the percentage of the workplan implemented: 0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the workplan; 1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the workplan implemented. 2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented. 4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented. 8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its




- Samsung Electronics (Beijing) Technology Co. LTD, - UNEP, - Ministry of Environmental Protection China, - Dongjiang Environmental Company Limited, - Environmental Protection Bureau of Macao, China, - Toyota Technical Center (China) Co., LTD - Foshan Environmental Protection Bureau, - UNEP/BRS - Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences - Shanghai Jinqiao (Group) Co. Ltd, - Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, - US EPA, - Sino-Japan Centre for Environment Protection, - Suzhou Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau - UNEP/ROAP

Centre of Solid-waste and Chemical Management Technology. (See page5,6,7,8,9,18,19,20,24,27,40,51 and 67-68 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


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possible 33)activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.




Number of examples for which the centre has conducted its activities: (a) Efficiently; (b) Effectively; and (c) Transparently: 0: no example was found in any of the three areas; 1: at least one example observed in one of the three areas; 2: at least one example observed in two of the three areas; 4: at least one example observed in each of three areas. Number of workplans or activity reports submitted within the deadline: 0: none of the workplans and activity reports have been submitted within the given deadlines; 1: up to two out of four documents (workplans and activity reports) submitted within the given deadlines; 2: three out of four documents are submitted within given deadlines; 4: all four documents are submitted within the given deadlines.






Efficiently: The Centre implemented the project “National Training Workshop for Frontline Customs Officers on Green Customs Initiative” in accordance with the workplan with no wastage of time and money. (page 68 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively: The Centre had been effective in organizing the workshop successfully such that challenges and difficulties for customs on combating illegal trade in waste and chemicals were discussed, and suggestions were put forward with respect to promoting intelligence and information exchange, enhancing on-site inspection and establishing take-back procedures of illegal shipments. (page 69 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently: In the project “technical research on treatment and utilization of hazardous waste,” to ensure the transparency, a feedback mechanism including organizing of quarterly meetings, accepting the inquiry from expert of both parties; (page69 Activity Report 2013-2014) and


(Maximum possible score: 8) 8 (4+4)



Number of examples showing that the centre meets the language requirements of the region: 0: no example 1: one or more examples showing such capacity exists



Examples to have met the language requirement of the region The Centre provides training and capacity building activities in English and Chinese as necessary. (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 70)

(Maximum possible score: 1) 1

Total scores 33


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Core set of elements Status at the time of concluding the relevant framework agreement

Status at the time of the evaluation


Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which an institution in the People’s Republic of China shall act as a BCRC.

In addition, a national agreement on the operation of the centre was signed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China and Tsinghua University in August 2012.



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Asia and Pacific Region School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

Same

(e) Legal status of the centre Separate national institution with a regional role. Same


China; Korea DPR; Korea Rep; Mongolia; Sri Lanka

Cambodia, China, Korea DPR, Lao DPR, Korea (Republic of), Mongolia, Sri Lanka


Yes (A Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre)

Yes (The first meeting of the Steering Committee of the BCRC-China was held on 28 October 2014)


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of China)

Yes Government of China; UNEP; UNIDO; local authorities(e.g., Environmental Protection Bureau of Macao etc); and private sector e.g., (Samsung Electronics; Dongjiang Environmental Company; etc;


Yes Yes The Centre cooperates in large number of activities with the Secretariat.

(j) Reporting channels. The Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Parties to the Basel Convention from the Asia and Pacific Region, the Secretariat, NGOs and other relevant entities




The Government of China shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

The BCRC-China is supported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China. The financial support amounts to USD250, 000.



USD30,000 Received

(m) Matching funds (contributions in cash, kind or services) to be raised by the

Yes In cash and kind contributions by the Government

Yes USD1,231,364 raised by the Centre


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centre. of China and the Tshinghua University on various projects

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. Yes English and Chinese.

Yes English and Chinese.


Yes (according to Article XIV of the Framework Agreement)

Same


Yes (According to Article XIV of the Framework)

Same


The BCRC-China reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014 as well as on the website of the BCRC-China.


According to Article XV on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 20 May 2011.

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years30 Same


According to Article XVII on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement

Same.


Done The BCRC-China has provided its biannual Business Plan since then. The last Business Plan was the one for 2014-2015.


30 In accordance with Article XVII of the agreement signed in 2011, the agreement is automatically extended for another period of 5 years, unless either Party wishes to terminate it, and provides the other Party with written notice.


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Identify:

The Centre, recognizing the need for promoting environmentally sound technologies in the region, organized a regional trade symposium for the developing county parties with the private sectors enterprises willing to transfer such technologies (see page 22-23 and 53 of Activity Report)

Document:

The Centre demonstrated the capability of documenting the technical assistance need of the parties in the form of project proposals. The Centre has prepared and submitted all the documentation as required by the donors during and after the implementation of projects including those listed in the current report. (see page 55 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has been implementing large number of projects every year and has reported to have implemented 45 projects/activities during the current reporting period.

(see page 56 Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples;




22 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see pages:




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activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


(name it…) 7,6,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,26,27,30; supplemental report pages: 5,11,13)

and

More than 5 Parties reported to have directly benefitted (For example, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Korea Republic of, Nepal (page17 and 21 Activity Report 2013-2014)

10 (8+2)









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: more than one.

Example 1: In the 8th and 9th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology (ICWMT) a large number of public and private sector institutions were mobilized. Example 2: In the project “Promotion of technical assistance and technology transfer in Asia and the Pacific” a large number of IGOs, regional centres, government representatives and private companies were involved. (see page 58-59 for the list of public and private sector collaborating)


2



Number of donors or funding sources mobilized or the percentage of the workplan implemented: 0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the workplan; 1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the workplan implemented. 2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented. 4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented.



Number of additional funds/donors mobilized: 14 UNEP/SSC, UNIDO, Ministry of Environmental Protection China, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control- Tsinghua University, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), Rockwool (Denmark) Ltd, US EPA, Ministry of Science and Technology China, Environmental Protection Bureau Macao SAR, Dongjiang Environmental Company Limited, Huizhou Dongjiang Veolia Environmental Company Limited, China International Engineering Consulting Corporation, Toyota Technical Center (China) Co., Foshan Environmental Protection Bureau, Samsung Electronics (Beijing) Technology Service Co. LTD


8


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(See page 6, 7, 11, 14, 21, 22, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41 Activity Report 2013-2014)









Examples provided in 3 areas as follows: Efficiently: The centre has always maintained its efficiency in implementing and documenting of the task with the Secretariat. In addition to this the centre has provided following example on its efficient conduct: The Centre implemented the tasks of the project “Promotion of Environmental Education Support for Capacity Building and Research” in accordance with the workplan. Internal discussions on the implementation and progress of the project were done frequently. The centre evaluated the effectiveness of progress regularly.(page 61 Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: The Centre makes effective technical as well as technological interventions by identifying their accurate needs and offering practical and effective solutions. (page 62-63 Activity Report 2013-2014) Transparently: The centre had made provision for progress monitoring of the implementation of project and has prepared Interim and Final Report, delivered in English and in electronic copies to ensure transparency (page 63 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 3/3

(Maximum possible score: 8) 8






Examples to have met the language requirement of the region The Centre provides training and capacity building activities in English and Chinese as necessary. (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 50)


1

Total scores 33


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Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (yes or no)34






Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (4) Yes (28)


Yes (13) Yes (50)


Yes Yes

iii. Reliable internet connection Yes Yes

iv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes Yes

(i) Working language of the centre defined Yes Yes


Yes (academic institution ) Yes (other, national institution with regional role)

(k) Liaison staff member designated to communicate with the Secretariat as contact person

Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yes

ii. Project management competency Yes Yes

iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes


34 See table 2 set out in the annex to document UNEP/POPS/COP.4//22.


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8. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Indonesia


BCRC Indonesia SCRC Indonesia

Location Jakarta- Indonesia Jakarta- Indonesia Establishment Hosted by Deputy Minister for Hazardous

Substances, Hazardous Wastes and Solid Wastes Management under the Ministry of Environment The centre has been operational since 1997.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2011 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2013 by Decision SC-6/16 for a period of 2 years. Hosted by Deputy Minister for Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Wastes and Solid Wastes Management under the Ministry of Environment

Director Mr. Ridwan D. Tamin Ms Cynthia Indriani – ex Secretary

Mr. Ridwan D. Tamin Ms Cynthia Indriani – contact person


Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Indonesia and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for training and technology transfer in Southeast Asia, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 29/10/2004. Amended and extended on 29/10/2014.


Coverage of Parties Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam

Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam

Review First review will take place at COP 12 First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/Business plan The business plans available on line for the

following periods: 2012-2013 2014-2015


2012-2013 2014-2015


2011-2012 2013-2014


2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise ESM of Electronic waste, inventories of e-waste. www.bcrc-sea.org/

In addition to the expertise of the BCRC on hazardous waste management, the centre is currently tasked for the review and update of the NIP of Indonesia. For more information: www.bcrc-sea.org/

(b) Summary of the feedback received from the parties on the centre through questionnaire survey


BCRC Indonesia SCRC Indonesia A. Priorities Identified Consulted for business plan: 2

Consulted for Technical assistance 1 Consulted for workplan: N/A Consulted for Technical assistance N/A

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 3 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 1/3 (area not specified) Satisfaction level: Excellent 1/3; fair to good 0


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: all options presented in the questionnaire Most indicated areas for improvement: all options presented in the questionnaire


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: N/A

E. Gap Identified:



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Identify:

The National E-waste Stakeholders Meeting in May 2014 contributed in identifying the national issues on E-waste. (see page 14 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

Under the project of the Workshop 2013 of the Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, the Centre documented a desk study on trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes in Asian Network participating countries. (see pages 12 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre was the organizer of the National E-waste Stakeholders Meeting on 26 May 2014, the 7th face-to-face PACE Meeting on 27-29 May 2014 and the Second Meeting of the Expert Working Group on Environmentally Sound Management on 29-31 May 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Basel Convention. (see pages 9-11 of Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from




8 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 5-7,10)

and

7 Parties benefitted:


4(2+2)



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possible 33) activities the centre and the number

of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

these activities:


Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

(page5-8 Activity Report 2013-2014)










1. Collaborating with Pollution Control Department of Thailand, Ministry of Environment Japan and UNEP/SBC to organize a workshop of the Asian Network for prevention of illegal Transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

2. Collaborated with PACE, UNEP/SBC and other partners to organize 7th PACE meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia


2




0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the workplan; 1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the workplan implemented. 2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented. 4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented. 8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.


- Workplans for 2012-2013 and 2014-2015


- Ministry of Environment Japan - UNEP/SBC - UNEP/SRC

Note: Few other donors mentioned but relevant activities and timeframe were not provided (See page 14 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

3/9 activities/projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 11-13) and 2014-2015 (page 14-16)


Note: the names of the activities that were planned and those implemented do not exactly match.


2


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Examples provided in 3 areas as follows: Efficiently: In the preparation and organizing of the national, regional and international meetings/workshops, BCRC-SEA closely cooperate and collaborate with the co-organizers as well as communicate with participants resulting in the conduct of the workshop in an organized and timely manner. With only 4 (four) members, BCRC-SEA managed to co-organize the workshops and meetings efficiently. (page17 Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: Effective involvement of wider stakeholders relevant to the prevention of illegal trans-boundary movement of hazardous waste was during the Workshop 2013 of the Asian Network for Prevention on Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes in Bangkok, Thailand due to the fact that it was organized as a joint meeting with ENFORCE and REN meetings (page18 Activity Report 2013-2014). Transparently: In the preparation and organizing of the national, regional and international meetings/workshops, BCRC-SEA consulted and closely cooperated with the co-organizers, namely PCD Thailand, MOE Japan, UNEP/SBC, UNEP/SRC and UOEH Japan and communicated with the participants (page 19 Activity Report 2013-2014)






0: no example





The centre conducts its business in English and has maintained its webpage in English as well. (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 19 )


1

Total scores 21


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Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which the BCRC shall be established and operate

Same



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Southeast Asia (BCRC-SEA) Jalan D. I. Panjaitan Kav. 24, Building A Ground Floor Kebon Nanas, Jakarta Timur 13410 Indonesia http://www.bcrc-sea.org/

Same

(e) Legal status of the centre Autonomous institution with its own legal personality with a regional role.

Same


BCRC-SEA served the following 10 Parties: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos PDR; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Vietnam

Same

(g) Management/governance arrangements The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre.

4 (four) Steering Committee Meetings have been conducted in several countries in the region.


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Indonesia)

Yes Received financial and technical assistance from Government of Japan, UNIDO/GEF, UNEP ROAP; and Government of Indonesia


Yes Yes (BCRC-SEA implemented several activities in cooperation with the Secretariat).

(j) Reporting channels. The Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, NGOs, private sector organisations, academic institutions etc, informed of its activities regularly.




The Government of Indonesia shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

The financial support amounts to USD109,400.



BCRC-SEA has received contributions from Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.


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None None.




Same


Yes (According to Article XVI of the Framework Agreement the Article II of General Convention is applicable to the property, funds and assets of the Centre as appropriate)

Same


The BCRC-SEA reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity Report for 2013-2014


Yes According to Article XVIII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 29 October 2004.

Same

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years.38 4 years39.


Yes According to Article XX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement

Same


Done The last Business Plan submitted by BCRC-SEA was for 2014-2015.


38 In accordance with Article XX of the agreement which entered into force on 29 October 2004, the agreement was valid for an initial period of 5 years and automatically extended for a further period of 5 years. 39 In 2014, the agreement of 2004 was further extended by both Parties for a third period of 4 years, i.e. until 29 October 2018.


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Examples provided for 3 areas as follows: Indentify:

The Centre has been subcontracted by the Government of Indonesia to update their NIP this proves that they have capacity to identify the need of technical assistance (see page 5 and 12 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document: The centre was responsible in preparing project proposal in consultation with UNIDO. Reports of trainings, workshops and activities were prepared by the Centre and consulted with the relevant authorities and stakeholders. Result of the inventory on original and new POPs, priority setting and document of reviewed and updated National Implementation Plan (NIP) were consulted with the National Steering Committee (NSC) members. (see pages 12 of Activity Report)

Implement: The Centre being a subcontracting institution for the project of Review and Update of National Implementation Plan (NIP) for Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants in Indonesia. (see pages 12 of Activity Report )


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its technical assistance and technology

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the






6 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 4 and 5)

and

One Party benefitted (Indonesia) (page 6 Activity Report 2013-2014)


5(2+1)



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possible 33) transfer activities number of parties that

benefited from such activities or projects.











1. Collaborated with UNIDO and GEF for the implementation of the project on updating of the NIP for the Government of Indonesia

2. Collaborated with the BRS Secretariat to implement various workshops and COPs pre meetings.


2



Number of donors or funding sources mobilized or the percentage of the workplan implemented: 0: no example of additional funding mobilized to implement any of the activities of the workplan; 1: one or two examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 25% of the workplan implemented. 2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented. 4: Five to seven examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented. 8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.




1. GEF-UNIDO 2. Ministry of Environment Japan 3. UNEP-DTIE-IETC

(See page 14 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

or 3/5 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 5) and 2014-2015 (page 5) Altogether 60% of the workplan implemented ( the name of the activities planned and implemented do not match exactly)


4


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Examples provided in ... areas as follows:

Efficiently: In the preparation and organizing of the national, regional and international meetings/workshops, BCRC-SEA closely cooperate and collaborate with the co-organizers, namely PCD Thailand, MOE Japan, UNEP/SBC, UNEP/SRC and UOEH Japan as well as communicate with participants resulting in the conduct of the workshop in an organized and timely manner. With only 4 (four) members, BCRC-SEA managed to co-organize the workshops and meetings efficiently. (page17 Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: The centre had been effective in fulfilling its task of reviewing and updating of NIP for Indonesia. Inventories done, various stakeholder consultations held, action plans formulated and updating of the NIP is underway (page18 Activity Report 2013-2014) Transparently: In order to maintain the transparency, the periodical consultation on the work with National Steering Committee members is done including with international expert on POPs which then documented and reported to MOE Indonesia. (page 19 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The centre conducts its business in English and has maintained its webpage in English as well. (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 19).


1

Total scores 22


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Convention)


Convention) (b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region

Yes Yes (changes in status not reported)


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes

Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Less likely


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yes ii. Project management competency

Yes Yes

iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes

Observations: No substantial changes observed that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria.


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9. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Iran


BCRC Iran SCRC Iran

Location Teheran, Iran Teheran, Iran Establishment Hosted by the Government of Iran and located in

the Department of Environment. The centre has been operational since 2007.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years .Hosted by the BCRC, Islamic Republic of Iran

Director Seyed Masoud Monavari Seyed Masoud Monavari (the appointment of new coordinator has not been communicated officially)


Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Iran and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the BCRC-Iran, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 27 July 2005


Coverage of Parties Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan,

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Commonwealth of Independent States countries Also serves the following non-Party: Iraq


following periods: 2012-2013


2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015


2011-2012 2013-2014


2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Area of Expertise: Hazardous waste management. For more information: www.bcrc.ir

Area of Expertise: Hazardous substance management. For more information: www.bcrc.ir



BCRC Iran SCRC Iran A. Priorities Identified Consulted for business plan: 0

Consulted for Technical assistance 1 Consulted for workplan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance 0

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 1 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent 0; fair to good 0


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre has poor communication; lacks resources mobilization skills Most indicated areas for improvement: Technical expertise, knowledge, skills and experience; Equipment and facilities; communication, involvement of parties in decision making


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: did not have required expertise

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 1 Most indicated gap: the Centre did not have right expertise to address the demand of the Parties


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Indentify:

The assistance needs are identified according to priority and needs assessment from different government state offices and non-government offices in Iran (see page 5 of Activity Report )

Document:

Information collected and presented in various forms showing the centre’s documenting capacity (see page of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has reported to have implemented 7 activities out of which further details of 3 activities have been provided(see page 2, 4 and 5 Activity Report 2013-2014)


4




0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities: 1: up to 5 parties; 2: more than 5 parties.




7 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 2)

and

1 Party benefitted (page 2 Activity Report 2013-2014)


3(2+1)



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possible 33) c. Identifies,

undertakes and promotes cooperation, collaboration and synergies in efforts to assist parties in meeting Convention obligations









Involving various public and private organization e.g. Municipality, DOE and oil & gas industry to promote synergy in the implementation of the obligations under the Conventions on chemicals and wastes.


1












Government of Iran (DOE) (See page 4-5 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

0/out of 14 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 2) and 7 activities out of 15 planned for 2014-2015 (page 2)



1

e. Manages and conducts all activities efficiently, effectively and

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre


(a) Efficiently;





Efficiently:

The centre organized provincial workshops by saving financial resources (page6 Activity



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possible 33) transparently conducts its activities:


(c) Transparently:






Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The workshop thus organized was participated by more than anticipated number of people. (page6 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

No example has been provided on this

and





0: no example





The Centre has its webpage in Persian and English hence meets the language requirement of the counties in South Asian Region. The website link is given:

http://www.bcrc.ir/


1

Total scores 13


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Iran




Yes Yes



Same.


Decision VI/3 on the Establishment and functioning of the Basel Convention Regional Centres for Training and Technology Transfer and decision VII/10 on the establishment of the Basel Convention regional centre in Tehran

Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer in Tehran Department of Environment Pardisan EcoPark, West Hakim Highway Tehran; Islamic Republic of Iran

Same.

(e) Legal status of the centre (for example, separate national legal entity with a regional role or intergovernmental institution and authority under which the centre was established and operates).

Autonomous institution with its own legal personality with a regional role.

Same


BCRC-Tehran served the following 5 Parties: Bangladesh, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan.

Same.

(g) Management/governance arrangements The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre

The first steering committee meeting was held in 2012


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Iran)

None.


Yes Yes The centre cooperates with the Secretariat including the participation in consultations.





The Government of Iran shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

Same


None. None.


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None. None.




Same



Same


Yes Substantive reporting is available in the periodic reporting by the centre

Yes The latest substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014.


Yes (According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement).

Same

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years46. Same


Yes (According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the

Agreement)

Same.


The BCRC-Tehran has provided its biannual Business Plans since its starting of operations in 2007.

The last Business Plan submitted was the one for 2014-2015.


46 In accordance with Article XIX of the Agreement signed on 27 July 2005, was initially valid for a period of 5 years, and shall be automatically extended for a further period of 5 years, unless one or both Parties wish to terminate it.


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Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) a. The centre












Identify:

The assistance needs are identified according to priority and needs assessment from different government state offices and non-government offices in Iran (see page 5 of Activity Report )

Document:

Information collected and presented in various forms showing the centre’s documenting capacity (see page of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has reported to have implemented 7 activities out of which further details of 3 activities have been provided(see page 2, 4 and 5 Activity Report 2013-2014)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that







7 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 2)

and

1 Parties benefitted (page 2 Activity Report 2013-2014)


3(2+1)



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Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) benefited from such activities or projects.










Involving various public and private organization e.g. Municipality, DOE and oil & gas industry to promote synergy in the implementation of the obligations under the Conventions on chemicals and wastes.


1












Government of Iran (DOE) (See page 4-5 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

or




1

e. Manages and conducts all activities efficiently,



(a) Efficiently;


- Workplans for


Efficiently:

The centre organized provincial workshops by saving



84


Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) effectively and transparently




(c) Transparently:




2012-2013 and 2014-2015.



financial resources (page6 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The workshop thus organized was participated by more than anticipated number of people. (page6 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

No example has been provided on this

and


2(2+0)




0: no example





The Centre has its webpage in Persian and English hence meets the language requirement of the counties in South Asian Region. The website link is given:

http://www.bcrc.ir/


1

Total scores 12


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention, as set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Iran




Yes (a regional centre under Basel

Convention)

Yes (a regional centre under Basel Convention)


Yes (in certain areas it has possibility

to mobilize the expertise from hosting institution)

Yes (status unchanged)


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (no in-house technical personnel other than director of the centre)



Yes Yes


Yes Yes

iii. Reliable internet connection iv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto

Yes (access to the facility of hosting institution)



Yes


Less likely Less likely


Yes Yes


Yes (national institution with regional mandate)



Yes Yes


Yes Yes



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10. Performance evaluation of the Pacific Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Joint Implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions in the South Pacific region (SPREP)


Location Apia - Samoa Establishment Hosted by SPREP. The centre has been operational since 2003. Director Dr. David Haynes

Executive Director Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the SPREP and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Pacific Regional Centre for Training and technology transfer for the joint implementation of Basel and Waigani Conventions, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Initial agreement signed on 18/12/2003 a second agreement was signed on 06/06/2014

Coverage of Parties Cook Island, Marshall Island, Kiribati, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The business plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015


Expertise Area of Expertise: POPs, national reporting. For more information: http://www.sprep.org/

(b) The summary of the feedback received from the parties on the Centre through questionnaire survey


Consulted for business plan: N/A Consulted for Technical assistance: N/A

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: N/A Assistance requested: N/ASatisfaction level: Excellent N/A; fair to good N/A


The centre can improve its performance: N/A Most indicated reason for improvement: N/A Most indicated areas for improvement: N/A


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: N/A Most indicated difficulties: N/A

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: N/A Most indicated gap: N/A


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria50 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in SPREP















Identify:

The centre has a range of technical expertise working in the areas of solid and hazardous wastes. This expertise has allowed the successful identification, development and funding of the 4 year PacWaste project (see page13 of Activity Report 2013-2014 and www.sprep.org )

Document:

The PacWaste project, among other, has the following key project documents:

Baseline Report Healthcare Waste Management Baseline Report E-Waste Managament Baseline Report Asbestos management

(see pages 13 of Activity Report www.sprep.org) Implement:

The AFD Waste Management Initiative has been successfully implemented during 2010-2014. There are 12 Project reports (including inception, progress and final) that document its implementation over the 4 year time period. (see pages 13 of Activity Report www.sprep.org)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant






10 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 6-7) however the details have been provided only for 4 activities.

and

More than 5 Parties benefitted: Cook Islands, FSM, RMI, Tuvalu, Palau, Tonga, Kiribati, Niue, Nauru, Solomon Islands (page12 Activity Report


4(2+2)



88



possible 33) assistance and technology transfer activities

to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.


2013-2014)










- Collaborative agreement with JICA on solid waste management with synergies in the management of hazardous waste management(signed MOU with JICA on the implementation of the J-PRISM project in the Pacific region, 2005-2015)

- Collaborative agreement with the Fiji National University and Griffith University (Signed MOU on the rolling out of the AFD Training on Solid Waste Management – the training workshops were conducted in 2013 and 2014)

See page 14 of Activity Report 2013-2014


2

d. Identifies additional financial resources and other donors to fund activities to assist

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into a number of examples of donors or funds mobilized to implement the




2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or




- European Union - GEF - Gov of France - UNEP/SAICM/QSP

See page 14 Activity Report 2013-2014 or

3/out of 9 activities/projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page


2


89



possible 33) parties in meeting Convention obligations

centre’s activities, or what proportion of its workplan has been implemented (funding for the day to day operation of the centre shall not be counted).

funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan implemented.



12) and 6 activities out of 9 planned for 2014-2015 (page 12)






(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently: The centre’s activities are delivered through agreed work plans with the countries it serves and these have been delivered efficiently at the regional and national levels. The PacWaste project activities are logistically challenging but the assessments of asbestos, healthcare waste and e-waste management in the regional have been efficiently undertaken through the efficient coordination and management by the centre (page15 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively: The solid waste management training rolled out through the collaborations with the Fiji National University and JICA under the J-PRISM project have been effectively delivered in that these training are now seeing the improved manner in which all types of wastes are managed at the national levels. These small incremental training are slowly but surely assisting the countries in understanding how these materials are to be managed (page15 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently: SPREP has in place rigorous and approved procurement and financial management operational procedures. The centre’s procurement and financial processes are administered through this procedure. The financial system is audited annually by an independent accounting group while the procurement system was recently assessed and approved by consultants on behalf of the European Union (page 15 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and



90



possible 33) Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 3/3




0: no example





Being English the official language of the region, all SPREP reports are disseminated in English (and translated into French as necessary (eg Annual Report, SPREP Meeting Minutes).

(see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 16)


1

Total scores 21


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in SPREP



(a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement. (A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU))

Yes

Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which SPREP shall perform the functions of the Pacific Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the joint implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions for the countries in the South Pacific region.

Same



Same


Pacific Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the joint implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions for the countries in the South Pacific region Apia, Samoa P.O. Box 240.

Same


The Centre is a body jointly established by the SBC and SPREP Memberships which are empowered to establish such bodies.

Same


Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Fiji, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu

Following parties to the Basel Convention are eligible to receive technical assistance from the centre: Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia Federated States, Nauru, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Tonga,

(g) Management/governance arrangements Yes Pacific Regional Centre Steering Committee (PRCSC) /Waigani Convention Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (WC-STAC) / Waigani Convention Conference of Parties (WC-COP)

Same


Yes (Possible under Art. X of the 2014 MOU) European Union

Yes (Possible under Art. X of the 2014 MOU)


Yes Yes (Regular contact with the Secretariat including participation in the consultations/workshops)

MOU with BCRC-China

(j) Reporting channels. Conference of Parties (COP) Same


Yes SPREP’s contribution in accordance with Annex III of MOU

Same

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of

N/A Yes

(USD 48,439 in 2014 for a ULAB management project)


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the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.


None Yes USD 7,500

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. English. English


As the Centre is integrated within SPREP it benefits from SPREP’s agreement with the Government of Samoa as to exemption from taxes and other levies

As the Centre is integrated within SPREP it benefits from SPREP’s agreement with the Government of Samoa as to exemption from taxes and other levies


SPREP has its own privileges and immunities agreement with the Government of Samoa

SPREP has its own privileges and immunities agreement with the Government of Samoa


COP Annual Reporting.

The BCRC-SPREP submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014.


Yes According to Article XII on Settlement of Disputes of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 18 December 2003.

Same

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years53. An initial period of 4 years54


Yes

According to Article XIV on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 18 December 2003.

Same


Done The current business plan (2014-2015) for the Centre was approved by the 4th SCPRC meeting, the 5th WC-STAC meeting and endorsed by the 6th meeting of the WC-COP in 2014


53 In accordance with Article XIV of the Agreement signed on 18/12/2003, the agreement was valid for an initial period of 5 years and was automatically extended for another period of 5 years. 54 In accordance with Article XVI of the Agreement signed on 03/06/2014, the Agreement shall be extended for a period of 4 years, through mutual agreement in writing by both Parties, unless one or both Parties wish to terminate it.


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11. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in India


Location Nagpur, India Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2010 and was subsequently

endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. Hosted by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India

Director Dr. Satish Wate, Director General Dr. Asha Juwarkar, Contact person for the Centre



Coverage of Parties Afghanistan ,Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2010 2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies to various Sectors. For more information: http://www.neeri.res.in/



A. Priority identified Consulted for workplan: 1/2 Consulted for Technical assistance: 2/2

B. Service Received Particip1ated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 1 (selected option: other)Satisfaction level: Excellent: 0; fair to good: 0


The centre can improve its performance: 2 Most indicated reason for improvement: all options presented Most indicated areas for improvement: Technical expertise, Knowledge, skills and experience, communication and involvement of parties in decision making and overall dealing


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have required expertise

E. Gaps Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 0 Most indicated gap: (selected option: other)


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria55 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in India


Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) a. The centre












Identify:

The Centre identified the opportunity for integrating the capacity building activities for the implementation of 3 Convention while it was working for updating of the NIP by Sri Lanka (see page 12 of Activity Report )

Document:

The Centre prepared required documentations from the proposals to the final reports which included getting security and sensitivity clearance from CSIR headquarter because of external funding for the project entitled “Development of Electronic interactive toolkit for environmentally sound management (ESM) of industrial chemicals” (see page 13 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre did implement several projects including Development of electronic interactive toolkit, capacity building for the synergistic implementation of 3 conventions in Sri Lanka, etc.

(see page 14 Activity Report)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of






7 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 5-9, 13,15)

and


3 (2+1)



95


Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) activities the Convention

undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.













1. CSIR-NEERI is working with Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka for synergy capacity building project and are working for a longer term arrangement with the Sri Lankan authorities.

2. NEERI is working with RECETOX, Czech Republic in strengthening of laboratory capacity building, data collection and management etc in connection to the GMP

(see page 8,16,17)


2







4: Five to seven examples of additional




1. BRS /UNEP 2. SRC/UNEP 3. Toxics Links 4. Ministry of Environment and Forests, India 5. CSIR-NEERI 6. Department of Biotechnology 7. Indian Agriculture Research Institute 8. ICMR 9. DST

(See pages 6-9, 13,15 of Activity Report 2013-2014, a long list is given in 18-19 but no link with the activity report was found)


8


96


Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 75% of the workplan implemented.






(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently: The Centre developed an electronic interactive toolkit for industrial chemicals in impressive short time. Further, it organized the sub regional consultation workshop to collect feedback on the same tool in very short time within limited resources (page 20 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively: The Centre did develop a toolkit for industrial chemicals meeting all the terms of reference and successfully delivered to the Secretariat on time (page21 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently: In order to ensure transparency in each stage of the project for developing of the toolkit, all the activities of the projects were carried out in close collaboration with the Secretariat. Monthly review meetings were conducted with Director of the Centre to assess the progress of the work. Hiring of the project staff and the experts were done in a transparent manner in compliance with the NEERI procedure. (page22 Activity Report 2013-2014 and also based on the communication with the Centre)

and




97


Total Score

(Maximum possible

33) f. Demonstrates the

capacity to meet the various language requirements of the region or subregion and conduct business in English as required



0: no example





The Centre undertakes all of its activities in English and or Hindi as necessary. Besides, awareness raising materials have been developed in other local languages (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 24)


1

Total scores 26


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Yes (UNIDO/ GEF)

Yes

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes Yes(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to Parties

Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(f) Equipped with i. Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes Yesii. Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yesiii. Reliable internet connection Yes Yesiv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes (possible) Yes(i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes(j) Legal status: It is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (governmental autonomous body)

Legal Status governed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yesii. Project management competency Yes Yesiii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes



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12. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Kuwait


Location Kuwait City, Kuwait Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Kuwait City. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) was established in 1967 to carry out applied scientific research and technological consultations. Besides the expertise in analyzing pesticides, PCBs, and Dioxins in different mediums and samples, it provides various training programmes in the field of scientific, technological, management and computer applications.

Director Dr. Abdul Nabi Al‐Ghadban Legal Status/ Framework agreement

The centre has the legal status of a national institution (Government body) with its own legal personality. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008-2009 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Areas of expertise: Environmental monitoring, training and capacity building. (Besides the expertise in analyzing pesticides, PCBs, and Dioxins in different mediums and samples, it provides various training programmes in the field of scientific, technological, management and computer applications). For more information: www.kisr.edu.kw



Consulted for business plan: 3 Consulted for Technical assistance: 3

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 2 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent: 0; fair to good: 0


The centre can improve its performance: 4 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks resource mobilization skills Most indicated areas for improvement: communication, involvement of parties in decision making and overall dealing

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 1 Most indicated difficulties: the option: other selected

E. Gap Identified:



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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria58 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Kuwait















Identify:

The Centre identified the need for transferring the skills on laboratory techniques to the countries in the region hence organized “technology transfer and knowledge dissemination on analytical approaches for determination of dioxin and dioxin-like PCBs in environmental samples” (see page 6 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

The centre has excellent capacity to document its work through publishing in peer review journals and other form of publications. (see http://www.kisr.edu.kw/en/publications )

Implement:

The centre has reported to have implemented at least 2 activities in its activity report. Besides, KISR the host institution has reported to have been providing analytical support and services to KISR's applied research programs and to many private and governmental agencies since 1977. http://www.kisr.edu.kw/en/expert-services/analytical-lab-services


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its technical assistance and








and

1 Party (Kuwait) reported to have benefitted (page5 Activity


2(1+1)



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possible 33) technology transfer activities

implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.



Report 2013-2014)










- Collaboration with GCC BAT/BEP Forum to organize its 6th consultation meeting

- ROPME Mussel Watch Programme on “ research study on baseline data on POPs concentration in marine sediment and bivalve in Kuwait”

See page 3 and 5 Activity Report 2013-2014


2












UNEP/SICAM

KISR funds

Kuwait Funds for Advancement of Science (KFAS)

Kuwait Environment Public Authority

(See page 9 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

2/out of 15 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 5) and 1 activity out of 13 planned for 2014-2015 (page 4,5)


Note: The names of the activities planned and implemented do not match exactly.


2


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(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









The information provided by the centre in the current report is not clear enough to evaluate on these criteria however in the past the centre had shown capacities in these areas. See page 20 Activity Report 2011-2012 (Project: Study on POPs in Kuwait’s atmosphere)

Efficiently: The centre organized Regional workshop for the GCC forum on BAT/BEP in such a way that synergy was achieved between Conventions (page10 Activity Report 2013-2014).

Effectively: The workshop was perceived to be effective on promoting BAT/BEP in selected industrial sector

Transparently: The centre has made available and access to the information to all concerned about the workshop it has organized (page 10 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and


(delay submission of workplan 2012-2013 was already counted while reporting to COP 6)





0: no example





The Centre conducts its business in Arabic and English, it also has it webpage in both languages hence meets the language requirement of the region. (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 10)


1

Total scores 19


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Criteria Status at the time of endorsement

(Yes or no)61



- Yes


Yes (?) Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes, However it is noted that five parties served by the centre i.e. Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE are not eligible to receive financial support from the GEF.


Yes Yes


Yes (1700) Yes (about 50 more during these past years for the new staff)


Yes Yes


Yes (meeting facilities exists for 600 persons)

Yes, in addition the expansions of KISR infrastructure including meeting / conference facilities are under way.


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes (?) Yes. Past activities of the centre included parties from outside West Asia Region (e.g. Turkey, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Comoros, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Sudan, Tajikistan)


Yes Yes


Yes (government body with independent legal nature)

Yes(same)


Yes Yes


Yes (?) Yes




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III. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REGION

13. Performance evaluation of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions Regional Centre located in Uruguay


BCCC Uruguay SCRC Uruguay

Location Montevideo- Uruguay Montevideo- Uruguay Establishment Hosted by the Government of Uruguay. The Centre

is hosted by the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (LATU) by agreement with the Ministry of Housing, Land and Environment (MVOTMA). The centre has been operational since 1998.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the BCRC and LATU

Director Ms. Gabriela Nair Medina Amarante Ms. Gabriela Nair Medina Amarante Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Uruguay and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 30/01/2004 and amended and extended on 29/01/2014


Coverage of Parties

Coordinating centre no specific country assigned to be served

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Review First review will take place at COP12 Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7

Workplan/Business plan


2012-2013 2014-2015


2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports


2011-2012 2013-2014

Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008-2009 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Training and capacity building on environmental technologies; developing technical guidelines on ESM of hazardous waste. For more information: http://www.ccbasilea-crestocolmo.org.uy/en

Training and capacity building on the management of hazardous substances, Environmental monitoring of POPs, etc. For more information: http://www.ccbasilea-crestocolmo.org.uy/en



BCCC Uruguay SCRC Uruguay A. Priorities Identified Consulted for business plan: 3/8

Consulted for Technical assistance 5/8 Consulted for workplan: 3/8 Consulted for Technical assistance 3/8

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/8 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 4/8 Assistance requested: 2/8 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent 1/8; Fair to good 4/6

C. Strengthening of The centre can improve its performance: 2/8


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the Centre

Most indicated reason for improvement: option other selected Most indicated areas for improvement: Visibility and coverage


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: the Centre did not have right expertise to address the demands

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 2/8 Most indicated gap: all the options presented in the questionnaire selected


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre located in Uruguay















Identify:

In the project entitled “capacity building on hazardous waste management by promoting BAT and BEP for national bodies” the centre identified the capacity building need of certain countries (see page 21 of Activity Report )

Document:

In the project Development of Inventories and Management Plans of Mercury in Latin America and the Caribbean region, the Centre followed up with 5 countries and prepared all the documentation relating to the project. (see page 8 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre implemented several capacity building activities including those mentioned above

(see page 8-33 Activity Report)


4




0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples;



Total number of capacity building activities implemented during the last 2 years:8

16 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 8,16,17,19, 21,24,25,26,29,30,32,33,35)


10(8+2)



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8: From 16 or more examples;Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


and

7 Parties(Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Paraguay) benefitted (page4 Activity Report 2013-2014)









Number of examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: more than 2

UNEP chemicals, SAICM, GEF, IETC, KEMI...

(page 8-33 of activity report)


2












USEPA; SBC/UNEP; UNEP/DTIE; UNEP/ROLAC; GEF; IADB; UNITAR; SAICM/UNEP; Blacksmith Institute



8


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(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently:

The Centre has been able to implement all of its undertaking strictly within the proposed budget frame (page 40 of Activity Report 2013-2014).

Effectively:

The Centre has undertaken a capacity building training programme for national departmental bodies on management of hazardous wastes through the promotion of BAT/BEP. The project was effective in imparting the knowledge, skill and technology to the participants as aimed (page 21 Activity Report 2013-2014). Transparently:

All funds received and managed by the financial department of the Centre are audited and can be audited for an external Organization at any time. All activities are published in the website. (page 41 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The Centre has created website in Spanish and English to meet the language requirement of the whole GRULAC region (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 41)


1

Total scores 31


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre located in Uruguay




Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which an institution in Uruguay shall act as a Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Latin America and Caribbean region

Same.


Decision VI/3 on the Establishment and functioning of the BCRCs

Same


Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Latin America and Caribbean region

Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Latin America and Caribbean region Av. Italia 6201 Montevideo - Uruguay http://www.ccbasilea-crestocolmo.org.uy/es

(e) Legal status of the centre National institution with a regional coordinating role.

Same


Coordinating centre no specific country assigned to be served

Same

(g) Management/governance arrangements The Centre shall establish a Steering Committee to advise the Coordinating Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Coordinating Centre relevant to its regional coordinating role.

The Steering Committee of BCCC-Uruguay is yet to be established.


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Iran)

Yes US-EPA (mercury project); GEF through (GMP project); UNEP Chemicals; UNITAR (Nanosafety project); FAO ( pesticides under Rotterdam Convention), etc.


Yes Yes (BCCC-Uruguay has implemented several activities in cooperation with the Secretariat and with the BCRC-Argentina, BCRC-CAM and SCRC-Brazil).

(j) Reporting channels. The Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, NGOs, private sector organisations, and academic institutions etc, informed of its activities regularly.


The BCCC-Uruguay submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014.


The Government of Uruguay shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex III of the framework agreement.

Same

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational


BCCC-Uruguay has received contributions from Technical Cooperation Trust Fund for activities organized jointly with the Secretariat and projects for the implementation of the convention.


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and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.


N/A USD2,704,851

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. Spanish and English. Same



Same



Same


The BCCC-Uruguay reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The latest substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014.


According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 30 January 2004.

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years65. 4 years66


According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement signed on 30 January 2004.

Same,


Done The BCCC-Uruguay has provided its biannual Business Plan since them. The last Business Plan submitted was the one for 2014-2015.

Observations: The Framework Agreement was extended until 29 January 2018. No substantial changes observed that may affect the ability of the centre to perform its functions.

65 In accordance with Article XIX of the agreement signed on 29/01/2004 the Agreement was valid for an initial period of 5 years, and was automatically extended for another period of 5 years. 66 The agreement was amended on 29/01/2014 to extend the validity of the agreement for a third period of 4 years until 28/01/2018.


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Identify:

In the project entitled “capacity building on hazardous waste management by promoting BAT and BEP for national bodies” the centre identified the capacity building need of certain countries (see page 21 of Activity Report )

Document:

In the project GMP phase II, the Centre carried out negotiation with 12 GRULAC countries for their participation and identifying various needs leading to prepare PIF for GEF in collaboration with UNEP, the collaborating partner (see page 10 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre implemented several capacity building activities including those mentioned above

(see pages 8-35 Activity Report)


4








12 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 9, 11, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 30, 33, 35).

and


6(4+2)



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More than 5 Parties benefitted

Argentina; Colombia; Cuba; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Guatemala; Nicaragua; Panama Uruguay; Venezuela

(page13 Activity Report 2013-2014)










DTIE, UNEP chemicals, SAICM, GEF, have been involved in the activities that the centre implemented in 2013-2014.

(page 8-33 of activity report)


2












Government of Uruguay; LATU; UNEP/SSC; UNEP/BRS; UNEP/DTIE; GEF; IADB; SAICM/UNEP

(See page 38-40 Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


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(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently:

The Centre has been able to implement all of its undertaking strictly within the proposed budget frame (page 40 of Activity Report 2013-2014).

Effectively:

The Centre has undertaken a capacity building training programme for national departmental bodies on management of hazardous wastes through the promotion of BAT/BEP. The project was effective in imparting the knowledge, skill and technology to the participants as aimed (page 4 Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently: All funds received and managed by the financial department of the Centre are audited and can be audited for an external Organization at any time. All activities are published in the website. (page 41 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 1/2 (delay submission of workplan 2012-2013 was already counted while reporting to COP 6)





0: no example





The Centre has created website in Spanish and English to meet the language requirement of the whole GRULAC region (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 5)


1

Total scores 27


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Uruguay

Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (Yes or

no)70



Yes (Basel Convention Coordinating Centre)

Yes (Basel Convention Coordinating Centre)


Yes (?) Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties

Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (?) Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software

Yes (5) Yes

(ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax

Yes Yes

(iii) Reliable internet connection Yes Yes (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes (500p) Yes

(status unchanged) (g) Serve a definite group of parties in the region or subregion

Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes (?) Less likely (i) The working language of the centre has been defined

Yes Yes

(j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (Autonomous public institution subject to private regulations)

Yes


No Yes


Yes (?) Yes




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14. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the South American Region located in Argentina


Location Buenos Aires – Argentina Establishment Hosted by the Government of Argentina. Located in the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial

(INTI) The centre has been operational since 2002.

Director Ms. Leila Devia Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Argentina and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the BCRC-SA, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 8/07/2005

Coverage of Parties Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/ Business plan The business plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015


Expertise ESM of electronic waste, combating illegal traffic on waste. ESM of PCB waste in mining sector. For more information: crsbasilea.inti.gov.ar



Consulted for business plan: 2/6 Consulted for Technical assistance: 5/6

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 3/6 Assistance requested: 3/6 (training and capacity building, transfer of technology Satisfaction level: Excellent: 2/6; Fair to good: 2/6


The centre can improve its performance: 5/6 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility; has poor communication; lacks adequate technical expertise Most indicated areas for improvement: visibility and coverage; communication and involvement

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: N/A

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 2/6 Most indicated gap: Overwhelmed by technical assistance demand with unmatched resources


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria71 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Argentina














Identify: The need for capacity building on illegal traffic for the parties in Latin America was identified through the meetings, questionnaire surveys etc. Identified needs then reflected in the business plan. The steering committee meeting have been another avenues used to identify their needs. (see page 9 of Activity Report ) Document:

The centre has provided examples of having prepared various project proposals, reports including the translation of technical documents (see page 10 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The centre coordinated the implementation of a project on promoting best practices in the management of PCB in mining sector in South America which was implemented in Chile and Peru (see page 10 of Activity Report or http://www.inti.gob.ar/pcb/)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects






6 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 3, 7, 8,9,10)


6(4+2)



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possible 33) activities relevant to the




and

5 Parties benefitted ( Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile) Activity Report 2013-2014)










- Collaborated with BCCC/SCRC Uruguay (page 2)

- Collaboration with PACE (page 2) - GEF/UNIDO (page 3)


2












- UNEP/SBC

- BCCC/Uruguay

- Gov Colombia

- Gov Argentina

- GEF

- Gov of Finland

(See page 5, 6 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

6 activities out of ((10 activities/ projects from workplan 2012-2013 (page 10-12) and 16 planned for 2014-2015 (page 10-13) )

Altogether ~50% of the workplan implemented


4


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possible 33) e. Manages and conducts

all activities efficiently, effectively and transparently




(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently: the Centre organized steering committee meeting of the centre during the OEWG saving time and money (page 13 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively: The guidance prepared for the sound management of PCB waste in mining sector are being used by the relevant authorities in Peru and Chile (page Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently: selection of the expert for incentive and certification system was done open advertisement in a transparent manner (page 13 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and






0: no example





The centre operates its activities in Spanish to meet the language requirement in the region and has its website in Spanish language (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 13)


1

Total scores 23


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Argentina


framework agreement Status at the time of the

evaluation (a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement.

Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which an institution in the Argentine Republic shall act as a BCRC.

Same. In addition, a Supplementary Agreement between SEDS and INTI was signed in 2005.



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the South American Region. National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) Edificio 5, Avenida general Paz 5445 Provincia de Buenos Aires Argentina

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the South American Region. Avda. Leandro N. Alem 1067-7 Piso – Buenos Aires-Argentina Zip Code: 1001

(e) Legal status of the centre Autonomous National institution with a regional role. Same


The BCRC-Argentina serves the following 10 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Same.

(g) Management/governance arrangements The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre

Several Steering Committee Meetings have been conducted in the region and in Geneva, during the meetings of the Basel Convention.


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Argentina) and the Government of United Kingdom.

BCRC-Argentina has received financial and technical assistance to support its activities from Argentina, UK, US-EPA ; Finland, GEF, UNEP DTIE, World Bank, IDB, UNDP


Yes BCRC-Argentina has conducted effective cooperation and coordination with the Secretariat and with the BCCC/SCRC-Uruguay, BCRC-CAM and SCRC-Brazil.

(j) Reporting channels.

The Centre shall keep the Focal Points of the Basel Convention of the Parties served by the Centre, the Secretariat, the BCCC for the Latin America and Caribbean region, NGOs and other relevant entities.


The BCRC-Argentina submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014. The activities of the BCRC-Argentina are published on its website.


Yes The Government of Argentina shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

Cash contributions by the Argentine Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development (SEDS): USD 100,000.

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated


BCRC-Argentina has received contributions from Technical Cooperation Trust Fund for activities organized jointly with the Secretariat.


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framework agreement Status at the time of the

evaluation costs related to the core functions of the centre.


USD1,229,000

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. Spanish and English. Spanish and English.



Same



Same


The BCRC-Argentina reported on substantive activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014


According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 8 July 2005.

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years.74 Same


According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement

Same


Done The last Business Plan submitted was for 2014-2015.


74 In accordance with Article XIX of the agreement signed on 8 July 2005, the agreement was valid for an initial period of 5 years and was automatically extended for another period of 5 years.


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15. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Caribbean Region in Trinidad and Tobago


Location Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Establishment Hosted by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The centre has been operational since 1998. Director Dr. Ahmad A. Khan Legal Status/ Framework agreement

Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the BCRC-Caribbean, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 29/10/2004

Coverage of Parties Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Granadines

Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The business plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015


Expertise Capacity building, technology transfer in the areas of ESM of Hazardous wastes. For more information: bcrc-caribbean.blogspot.com




Consulted for business plan: 3/4 Consulted for technical assistance: 3/4

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 4/4 Assistance requested: 3/4 Satisfaction level: Excellent 1/4; fair to good 1/4


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: lacks visibility and has poor communication Most indicated areas for improvement: visibility and coverage; technical expertise; equipment and facilities


Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: the centre did not have right expertise to address the demand (1/4)

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 1/4 Most indicated gap: overwhelmed by the technical assistance demands with unmatched resources


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(c) Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Trinidad and Tobago

Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria75 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Trinidad and Tobago















Identify: Assessment of Needs for Member Countries in the Caribbean Sub-Region (see page 10-26 business plan 2014-2015)

Document: The Centre was able to develop and fully document the project report for the WEEE Data and Management Assessment for Trinidad and Tobago (WEEEMS-TT Project) (see page 39 of Activity Report)

Implement: Implemented the project entitled “WEEE Data and Management Assessment for Trinidad and Tobago (WEEEMS-TT Project)” (see page11 of Activity Report)


4









13 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 11,13,14,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,29,30,32)

and

14 Parties benefitted (page13 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Following names are mentioned in page 12 of the report: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the


6(4+2)



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possible 33)Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: more than 2 examples provided.

1. Collaboration with the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention to organize introductory workshop on Industrial Chemicals under Rotterdam Convention (page of 40 Activity Report 2013-2014)

2. The Centre was able to advance collaboration, cooperation and synergies with the GEF and UNIDO, who have worked with and supported the BCRC-Caribbean in order assist the Caribbean countries in enhancing their implementation of the Stockholm Convention. (page of 40 Activity Report 2013-2014)


2












1. Green Fund of Trinidad and Tobago; 2. GEF; 3. PACE/SBC; 4. CARICOM ACP/MEA; 5. UNEP/BRS

(See page 41-42 of Activity Report 2013-2014) or

13 out of activities 18 activities/projects from workplan 2012-2013 (page 36) and 13 activities out of 25 planned for 2014-2015 (page 28-30) Altogether 60% of the workplan implemented


4

e. Manages and conducts all activities efficiently, effectively and

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its


(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:




Efficiently: The Centre was able to demonstrate its efficiency through its execution of the scheduled work (data collection, analysis and reporting) for the WEEEMS-TT project, which was done within the three (3) month timeframe



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possible 33)transparently activities:







and utilising the exact resources provided for the project. (page 42 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: The Centre demonstrated that it was able to effectively conduct its activities in the preparations, organisation and execution of the various workshops held during the 2013/2014 biennium, which primarily supported the Centre’s training, awareness-raising and information dissemination functions (page 42 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Transparently: The example of the BCRC-Caribbean conducting its activities transparently is that it has developed and implemented the BCRC-Caribbean Accounting and Financial Policy and Procedures Manual. These official policies and procedures as well as the adherence to them by the Centre allow the BCRC-Caribbean to consistently perform routine accounting transactions, comply with applicable legal and accounting frameworks and to ensure transparency and accountability. (page 43 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

and





0: no example




Examples to have met the language requirement of the region:

Centre conducts its activities in English which is as per the framework agreement is the working language of the centre (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 43)


1

Total scores 25


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre located in Trinidad and Tobago




Yes Yes



Same



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean Region. CARIRI Tunapuna Post Office; Trinidad, West Indies Trinidad and Tobago

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean Region. Office Address #8 Alexandra Street, St Clair, Port-of-Spain Trinidad and Tobago.


Autonomous National institution with a regional role.

Autonomous institution with its own legal that functions as a regional corporate body.


The BCRC-Caribbean served the following 13 Parties: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

It now includes Suriname as well in the list


The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre relevant to its regional role and to enhance national support to its activities from the Parties served by the Centre.

The Steering Committee was established. The first meeting of the Steering Committee was held via teleconference in January 2012, a second in January 2013 and a third in January 2014.


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago)

Yes

(Reported potential sources of funding include: GEF; JICA; CIDA; World Bank; IDB; CDB; Parties in the region; UNDP)


Yes Yes (BCRC-Caribbean has implemented activities in cooperation with the Secretariat and with the BCCC/SCRC-Uruguay and BCRC-CAM).



Same


The Government of Trinidad and Tobago shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

Same. The contribution of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago amounts to USD 400,000 per annum.

(l) Contributions from the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund to assist developing countries and other countries in need of technical assistance


BCRC-Caribbean has received contributions from Technical Cooperation Trust Fund for pilot projects.


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in the implementation of the Basel Convention and other voluntary contributions towards the financing of the core functions of the centre and operational and other associated costs related to the core functions of the centre.


N/A USD 10 million for the GEF-funded Project “Developing & Demonstrating a Sustainable Management Mechanism for POPs and other Chemicals in the Caribbean”. USD 2,240,000 in 2013 and 2014 for several projects.




Same



Same


The BCRC-Caribbean reported on main activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014


According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 29 October 2004.

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years.78 4 years79


According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement signed on 29 October 2004.

Same


Done The BCRC-Caribbean has provided its biannual Business Plan since them. The last Business Plan was the one for 2014-2015.

Observations: In 2014 the Framework Agreement was extended until 29 October 2018. No substantial changes observed that may affect the ability of the centre to perform its functions

78 In accordance with Article XIX of the Agreement signed on 29/10/2004, the Agreement was valid for an initial period of 5years and was automatically extended for a further period of 5 years. 79 The Agreement of 2004 was amended and further extended for a third period of 4 years until 29/10/2018.


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16. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Central America Sub-region including Mexico, located in El Salvador


Location La Libertad, El Salvador Establishment Hosted by the Government of El Salvador. The centre has been operational since 1998. Director Mr. Miguel Eduardo Araujo Padilla Legal Status/ Framework agreement Existence of a framework agreement between the Government of El Salvador and the

Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the establishment of the BCRC-CAM, clarifying, inter alia, its legal status, functions related to its regional role, governance and reporting. Signed on 8/02/2007

Coverage of Parties Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan/Business plan The business plan available on line for the following periods:

2014-2015 Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line:

2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise ESM of Hazardous wastes, WEEE, and ULAB For more information: www.sica.int/crcbcam





B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 4/6Assistance requested: 2/6 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent: 1/6; fair to good: 1/6


The centre can improve its performance: 5/6 Most indicated reason for improvement: lacks visibility, has poor communication, lacks adequate technical expertise Most indicated areas for improvement: technical expertise, equipment facilities, communication and involvement

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: option “other” selected

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 2/6 Most indicated gap: all the options presented in the questionnaire selected


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria80 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Central America subregion including Mexico located in El Salvador














Identify: An example of Identifying the need of the parties served by the centre is given as follows: The Centre identified the need to have a National Strategy for ESM of Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes for El Salvador and implemented a project to draft one. During the project it shared the strategy with few Central American countries to harmonize the Strategy (see page 3 & 45 of Activity Report 2013-2014).

Document: The Centre prepared a preliminary report on the formulation of the National Strategy on ESM of Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes which after national consultation submitted to the authority for adoption (see pages 45 of Activity Report).

Implement: The Centre implemented several project activities on the implementation of the Convention (see pages 41-43 of Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples;




16 capacity building workshops implemented under 6 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 31 to 38




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projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


and More than 5 Parties benefitted: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and the Dominican Republic

(page 41 Activity Report 2013-2014)

10(8+2)









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: More than 2

1. Identification of potential collaboration between Central America and Mexico on a synergistic agenda, confirmed by the statement made by Luis Eduardo de Avila, Director of Hazardous Wastes at the Mexican Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) at the December 1-3, 2014 workshop, sharing his decision to join BCRC-CAM initiative of a synergistic chemicals and waste 5 year program and apply jointly to GEF and other donors for funding (see page 45).

2. Partnership with BCRC-China on WEEE, ULAB and Co-Processing (see page 47)


2











More than 8 funds are listed as mobilized:

- UNEP/BRS - Gov of Norway - Gov of Japan - Organization of American States - UNDP/El Salvador - Gov of Mexico - PACE/ITU - Inter American Development Bank - Technical Secretariat of the Presidency of El

Salvador - Many more organization/Gov providing co-

funding


8


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possible 33) 8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.

(See page 43, 47of Activity Report 2013-2014)





(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently: The Synergies project was implemented efficiently. The Centre saved resources by combining several consultation meetings and workshops that allowed it to reduce the number and length meetings without compromising the outcome (page 48 Activity Report 2013-2014). Effectively: The outcome of ITU/PACE workshop demonstrates that it excels in the effective organization of high quality training workshops and side events at OEWG and COPS (page 48 of Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently: Hiring of Staff in Synergies and ESM Assessment Projects done after public announcement of positions and by a joint committee with the Central American Commission on Environment and Development (page 48 Activity Report 2013-2014)






0: no example





The Centre meets the language requirement of the region as it has its webpage in Spanish, runs the programme in Spanish. If need be it runs the activities in English as well (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page49).


1

Total scores 31


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Table 2: Status of the core set of elements for inclusion in the framework agreement to be signed between the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (on behalf of the Conference of the Parties) and the representatives of the Governments of the host countries, as adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VI/3: the Basel Convention Regional Centre for the Central America subregion including Mexico located in El Salvador




Yes Yes


To set forth the terms and conditions under which the BCRC CAM shall be established and operate

Same.



Same


Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Central America Sub-region, including Mexico Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN) Carretera a Santa Tecla, Calle y Colonia Las Mercedes, Edificio MARN San Salvador; El Salvador

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for Central America Sub-region, including Mexico (BCRC-CAM) Edificio SICA, Final Boulevard Cancillería, Distrito El Espino Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad, El Salvador, C.A. www.sica.int/crcbcam


Autonomous national institution with a regional role.

Same


The BCRC-CAM serves the following 7 countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama

Same

(g) Management/governance arrangements The Centre established a Steering Committee to advise the Centre on the development and implementation of the activities of the Centre relevant to its regional role and to enhance national support to its activities from the Parties served by the Centre.

Four meetings of the Steering Committee were already held, the last one in San Salvador during a Synergy Project regional Workshop, on 17 October 2014.


Yes (Contribution from the Trust Funds of Basel Convention; voluntary contributions from the Parties, non parties, industries, research institution, IGOs; contribution from the Government of El Salvador)

The Centre has mobilized funds from the following donors: Norway, Japan, European Union, UNDP-El Salvador, and the Secretariat (PACE)


Yes Yes. BCRC-CAM has implemented activities in cooperation with the Secretariat and with the BCCC/SCRC-Uruguay and BCRC-Caribbean and BCRC-Argentina. In addition the cooperation with the BCRC-China.



Same. The Centre submitted to the Secretariat its activity reports for 2011-2012 and 2013-2014.

(k) Contributions of host countries in kind, cash and services towards the operation of the centre and, if possible, contributions of the countries

The Government of El Salvador shall provide its contributions as stipulated in Annex II of the framework agreement.

Same


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served by the centre.



BCRC-CAM has received contributions from Technical Cooperation Trust Fund for pilot projects and PACE activities.


N/A The funds mobilized in 2013-2014 amounts to USD498,600

(n) Working language(s) of the centre. Spanish and English. Spanish and English.



Same



Same


The BCRC-CAM reported on main activities and on project expenditures on the funds provided by the Basel Convention Technical Cooperation Trust Fund.

The substantive reporting is available in the Activity report for 2013-2014.


According to Article XVII on Settlement of Disputes of the Framework Agreement signed on 8 February 2007.

Same.

(s) Duration of the agreement. 5 years83 same


According to Article XIX on Entry into Force, Duration, Amendment and Termination of the Agreement of the Framework Agreement signed on 8 February 2007.

Same, the Framework Agreement signed on 8 February 2007.


Done The BCRC-CAM has provided its biannual Business Plan since them. The last Business Plan was the one for 2014-2015.


83 In accordance with Article XIX of the Agreement signed on 8 February 2007, the agreement was valid for an initial period of 5 years and was automatically extended for another period of 5 years.


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17. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Brazil


Location Sao Paulo- Brazil Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB), Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Director Mr. Otavio Okano (President CETESB) Ms. Lady Virginia Traldi Meneses (contact person)


The centre has the legal status of national governmental institution with its own legal personality. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Mainly parties from Latin America and the Caribbean, but the centre could also serve developing-country parties from other regions.

Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2008-2009 2009-2010 2012-2013 2014-2015


Expertise The centre has over 40 years of experience in working in the field of environmental quality control, control of pollution sources, environmental analysis, emergencies, technology transfer and pollution prevention. Further CETESB has been recognized as a reference institution by a number of international bodies. For more information: www.cetesb.sp.gov.br



Consulted for workplan: 3/10 Consulted for Technical assistance: 3/10

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 7/10 Assistance requested: 4/10 Satisfaction level: Excellent: 4/10; Fair to good: 3/10


The centre can improve its performance: 6/10 Most indicated reason for improvement: option “other” selected Most indicated areas for improvement: visibility and coverage

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 2/10 Most indicated difficulties: option “other” selected

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 3/10 Most indicated gap: overwhelmed by technical assistance demands with unmatched resources


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Indentify:

The Centre identified the need of capacity building of the countries on sound management of chemicals. Based on the need it designed and has been conducting 6 week training course on ESM of Chemicals and Wastes especially POPs and Mercury. (see page 41 of Activity Report )

Document:

The Centre has demonstrated its capacity to document the capacity building needs of the countries and negotiated with the Brazilian and Japanese authorities for a long term training programme to build the capacity of the countries it serves including other Portuguese speaking countries from Africa. (see page 42 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre implemented several training and capacity building projects including those mentioned above

(see pages 7 to 39 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of

Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of




(Maximum possible



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capacity-building in its technical assistance and technology transfer activities

completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

0: no proven example;1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples; 4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:



18 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 7,9, 10,12, 13, 15, 16,17, 18, 20,26,28,29, 30,32,34, 35, 37)

and

More than 5 Parties benefitted

The activities implemented by the Centre benefitted a large number of countries in the GRULAC region and Portuguese speaking countries in Africa and Asia. For example in one activity listed in page 7: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras and Uruguay have benefitted (page7-9 Activity Report 2013-2014)

score: 10)

10(8+2)









Number examples on coordination and collaboration with partners: More than two given, the example of the two of these:

1. Signed MOU with following other regional centres

- RCETOX, Czech Republic - BCCC Nigeria, University of Ibadan (Page 47

of Activity Report 2013-2014) 2. Japan International Cooperation Agency

(JICA), Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), Ministry of Environment Brazil (MMA) page 9 of Activity Report 2013-2014.


2






2: Three or Four examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities, or up to 50% of the workplan




JICA, ABC, MMA, EPPLIX, Shell Quimica do Brasil (page 8); BASF S/A (page 9); GEF/UNEP, EPPOlix (page 12); Agriculture and Supply Secretariat; National Association of Distributors of Agricultural Inputs and Veterinary; Federation of Agriculture of the State of Sao Paulo; National Institute of Empty Packaging Processing; Organization of cooperatives of the State of Sao Paulo (page 16); University of Sao Paulo; Cracow University (page 18); Sector Azucarero Colombiano (page 32); UNEP/BRS (page 37) (Activity Report


8


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implemented.



2013-2014)





(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently:

The centre demonstrates its utmost efficiency in running training activities due to its 45 years of experience in this area. In addition to this, the centre has been efficient in mobilizing international resources persons to share their experience in different parts of the world through MOU arrangements (page 49 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre has been effective in imparting technical knowledge particularly on training on laboratory methods. One of the example cited is that a participant from Mozambique after the training initiated a process to have MOU between Mozambique and CETESB for similar training for next 5 years which has already secured the funding from JICA (page 50 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

Scientific article -“PCB and PAH content in charcoal and in ashes from charcoal production in rudimentary kilns”, could be taken as an example of transparency (page 50). In addition, the centre being the public agency of the State of Sao Paulo, it is required to follow all financial and administrative methods to ensure transparency in its overall operation (Activity



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Report 2013-2014).

and


(Points for delay submission of workplan 212-2013 was deducted during the performance evaluation report presented to COP 6 hence to avoid double penalty the submission of only two documents are considered for CETESB)




0: no example





The Centre conducts training courses in Spanish and English languages. For the local participants and also for those from Portuguese speaking countries in Africa, the Centre runs its programs in Portuguese as well (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 51)


1

Total scores 33


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Criteria Status at the time of endorsement

(yes or no)



Yes (WHO)

Yes

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes (1400) Yes

(ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes

(iii) Reliable internet connection Yes Yes

(iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes (3) Yes


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes Yes

(i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes

(j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (Gov.) Yes


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: (i) A technical background Yes Yes

(ii) Project management competency N/A Yes

(iii) Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

N/A Yes

Observations: Appointment of new coordinator was communicated on 1 March 2011. No other substantial change that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria is observed.


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18. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Mexico


Location Mexico City- Mexico Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. Hosted initially by the Centro Nacional de Investigación y Capacitación Ambiental (CENICA), Mexico City. Since 2012, with the promulgation of the General Law on Climate Change, the National Ecology Institute became the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change and the National Centre for Environmental Research and Training continues to operate at area level keeping the same number of laboratories, material and human resources.

Director Dr. Victor Hugo Paramo Figueroa Dr. Arturo Gavilán Garcia (contact person)



Coverage of Parties Federal government institutions, national and Latin American research centres, Latin American government institutions

Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for

the following periods: 2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise The area of expertise of the centre includes, air pollution, waste, toxic substances, contaminated sites and GM; propose technical specifications, design basis, operating protocols, data management systems of air monitoring; evaluate the operation and quality assurance of air quality monitoring systems; promote, coordinate and supervise the establishment of systems to monitor air pollution in the states; processes contribute to capacity building of officials and technicians. For more information: http://www.inecc.gob.mx/





B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 6/8 Assistance requested: 0 Satisfaction level: Excellent: 2/8; Fair to good: 4/8


The centre can improve its performance: 6/8 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility Most indicated areas for improvement: visibility and coverage


E. Gap Identified:



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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria87 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention Centre located in Mexico














Identify:

The centre has demonstrated the capacity to identify underlying environmental issue in the region by undertaking diagnostic study on toxic compounds in ambient air and characterization of emission sources and meteorology in Baja California Border Region. (see page 14 of Activity Report )

Document:

The example on its capacity to document actions and practices is that it had prepared the report on the inventory of dioxin and furans - Mexico 2004 (revised 2012) identification of priority sources of releases of dioxins and furans. (see page 14 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has undertaken the activity on Evaluating the concentration of POPs in blood of women of childbearing age who reside in the Yaqui Valley (see page 14 of Activity Report)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building


0: no proven example; 1: from 1 to 5 examples; 2: from 6 to 10 examples;




15 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page2,3,4, 5,6, 8,


87 Annex II to decision SC-2/9 on the criteria for evaluating the performance of regional or subregional centres for capacity-building and technology transfer. 88 Ibid. 89 Lists the information and data collected that provide evidence for the scoring given as well as references of the sources.


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activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.

4: From 11to 15 examples; 8: From 16 or more examples; Number of parties that benefited from these activities:


(name it…) 1014,18,19,27, )

and

More than 5 Parties (Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru) have been benefitted (page 2 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

6(4 +2)










1. Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) see page 5 of the report

2. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (EM&A) North American Regional Action Plan (NARAP)

http://www.cec.org/Page.asp?PageID=122&ContentID=25631


2












- CEC North America - JICA - Gov of Mexico through INECC - (See page 5, 11,15 of Activity Report

2013-2014)

or

11/out of 17 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 3) and 7 activities out of 11 planned for 2014-2015 (page 2-12)



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(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:








Examples provided in 3 areas are as follows:

Efficiently:

Considering economic valuation of health benefits to the population that would be achieved by reducing PM2.5 in three Mexican metropolitan areas (see page 16 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre’s undertaking of PM2.5 monitoring and related policy inputs has been effective to achieve health benefits to the population by reducing PM2.5 in three Mexican metropolitan areas (page16 of Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently: The Centre has adopted transparency as its core institutional policy (page 16 Activity Report 2013-2014) also at http://inecc.gob.mx/transparencia

and


(delayed submission of workplan 2012-2013 was already counted while reporting to COP 6)

(Maximum possible score: 8) 6 (4 +2)




0: no example





The Centre does its everyday business in Spanish while communicates with the Secretariat in English (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 7)


1

Total scores 23


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Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (Yes or no)90



(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes (?) Yes

(c) Location of the institution provides easy access to Parties Yes Yes (d) Eligible to receive financial support from financial mechanism Yes91 Yes92 (the centre as

such, as it is located in the developed country but can receive funding to the projects for eligible parties)


Yes (?) Yes

(f) Equipped with i. Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes (65) Yes ii. Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes iii. Reliable internet connection iv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto Yes (2) Yes (facilities of

other federal institutions will be used as well)

(g) Serve a definite group of Parties in the region or subregion Yes Yes (h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes (?) Yes (in future)(i) Working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes (j) Legal status: It is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (Government body)

Yes (decentralized government body)


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yes ii. Project management competency Yes (?) Yes iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building Yes (?) Yes

Observations: On 2/04/2014 the Centre provided the revised information on the regional centre including the nomination of new coordinator and contact person and updated list and CVs of the experts

90 See table 2 set out in the annex to document UNEP/POPS/COP.4//22. 91 At the time when the initial verification of the centre was undertaken the centre informed the Secretariat that it was able to receive funding from external partners, however later on 31 July 2009 the centre communicated its limitations to receive funding even from the Secretariat to organize a capacity building workshop in Mexico. On 6 September 2012 the centre indicated by email to the Secretariat that the situation remained unchanged. In 2013 prior to the Stockholm Convention COP 6 the centre indicated some changes in institutional arrangements as mentioned above. 92 The institution informed the Secretariat in March 2013 that in October 2012 it changed its legal status to a decentralized institution under federal Government providing technical independence and patrimony, hence allowing the centre to receive financial support.


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19. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Panama


Location Panama City, Panama Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was

subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the Centro de Investigación e Información de Medicamentos y Tóxicos (CIIMET), located at the University of Panama, in Panama City

Director Dr. Gustavo Garcia de Paredes, Rector University of Panama Ms. Hildaura de Patino (contact person)


Created by the decision of the Academic Council No.45-88 on 14 December 1988, CIIMET stayed under the coordination of the Medicine Faculty and the Pharmacy Faculty. It has a long experience of working as a national reference laboratory for medicine and cosmetics including environmental monitoring. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for

the following periods: 2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2013-2015


Expertise The Centre has expertise in the area of improving management of chemicals in various aspects, especially in education, capacity building of concerned agencies by improving the techniques and skills resulting in efficient actions. For more information: www.ciimet.org





B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/3Assistance requested: 2 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent: 2/3; Fair to good: 2/3


The centre can improve its performance: 2/3 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre lacks visibility and resources mobilization skills Most indicated areas for improvement: visibility and coverage


E. Gap Identified:



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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria93 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Panama














Identify: The Centre identifies information need of general public, students and health professional on potential toxic chemicals (see web page of the centre) http://www.up.ac.pa/PortalUp/CentroMedicamentosyToxicos.aspx

Document: The Centre has provided an example of its capacity to document its activities on a Project for replacement of mercury in hospitals in Panama, though not directly related to the Convention implementation but does reflect that the centre has capacity to document such activities (see page 9 of Activity Report)

Implement: The Centre implemented the “Curso Tutorial con Expertos Regionales en Diagnóstico, Tratamiento y Prevención de Intoxicaciones Agudas Causadas por Plaguicidas”

(see page 3 of Activity Report)


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention






4 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 3,4,5,6)

and


(Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil,


3 (1+2)

93 Annex II to decision SC-2/9 on the criteria for evaluating the performance of regional or subregional centres for capacity-building and technology transfer. 94 Ibid. 95 Lists the information and data collected that provide evidence for the scoring given as well as references of the sources.


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undertaken by the centre and the number of parties that benefited from such activities or projects.


Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay)










- Coordination and execution of United Nation´s UNIDO meeting on "Strengthening of National Initiatives and Enhancement of Regional Cooperation for the Environmentally Sound Management of POPs in Waste of Electronic or Electrical Equipment (WEEE) in Latin-American Countries" held in Panama 9 to 12 December 2014, with the participation of government representatives from 13 Latin American countries, and representatives for Stockholm and Basel regional centres, universities, private sector and NGOs.

- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for the project entitled “Curso Tutorial con Expertos Regionales en Diagnóstico, Tratamiento y Prevención de Intoxicaciones Agudas Causadas por Plaguicidas” (See Activity Report page 4,9)


2








8: Eight or more examples of additional donors or funding sources mobilized to implement its activities,




- UNIDO

- European Union / SALTRA and University of Panama

(See page 10 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

4 activities out of 18 activities/ projects planned for 2013-2015 (page 4) of Workplan 2013-15



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or more than 75% of the workplan is implemented.





(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:








Examples provided for three areas as follows:

Efficiently: Provided example of implementing the project Mercury Free Hospitals which initially was planned to be implemented for one hospital but the centre had been able to implement the same in 9 hospitals (page10 Activity Report 2013-2014) Effectively: Technical staff of these 9 hospital received training from the Centre are fully capable of implementing the project in their hospitals (page 11 Activity Report 2013-2014) Transparently: The example: Ongoing constant and open communication with technical groups, authorities and organizations linked to the Mercury-free Hospitals Project. Funds coming from the university for the execution of this project must be pre-approved by the General Comptroller´s Office in accordance to proper budget control and execution. (page 11 Activity Report 2013-2014)

and Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 1/2 (delayed submission of workplan 2012-2013 was already counted while reporting to COP 6)


f. Demonstrates the capacity to meet the various language requirements of the region or subregion and conduct business in English as required.





Examples to have met the language requirement of the region The Centre has created its webpage in Spanish language to serve Spanish speaking countries in Central America and beyond (see http://www.up.ac.pa/PortalUp/CentroMedicamentosyToxicos.aspx )


1

Total scores 17


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- -

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes (?) Yes (c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties

Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(f) Equipped with : (i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes (6) Yes (ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes (iii) Reliable internet connection Yes Yes (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes (6) Yes


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes ? Yes (i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes (j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity

Yes (Academic institution)



Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: (i) A technical background Yes Yes (ii) Project management competency Yes (?) Yes (iii) Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes (?) Yes

Observations: No substantial change that could have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria is observed. However, the rector of the university hosting the centre informed the secretariat in writing that the university was no longer able to serve as a regional centre under the Stockholm Convention. At the time of the preparation of this evaluation the Secretariat requested the Regional Centre to provided updated information on its ability to continue to serve as a Stockholm Regional Centre.


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BCRC Russian Federation SCRC Russian Federation

Location Moscow – Russian Federation Moscow – Russian Federation Establishment Hosted by the Government of the Russian

Federation. Located in the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, Centre for International Projects The centre has been operational since 1996.

The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2011 by Decision SC-5/21 for a period of 4 years. The Centre is hosted by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, Centre for International Projects ( ANO-CIP) in the Russian Federation

Director Mr. Vladimir Simonov Mr. Vladimir Simonov (the appointment of the new coordinator has not been communicated officially)


No framework agreement signed The centre has the legal status of an autonomous national institution with its own legal personality and a regional role. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Since there is no framework agreement the geographical coverage has not been identified

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation ,the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. In addition, it also serves the following non-Party: Turkmenistan.


following periods: 2012-2013 2014-2015


2009-2010 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015


2011-2012 2013-2014

Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Area of Expertise: National legislation, POPs, environmental management.

Area of Expertise: National legislation, POPs, environmental management. For more information: www.cip-pops.ru



BCRC Russian Federation SCRC Russian Federation A. Priorities Identified Consulted for business plan: 0

Consulted for Technical assistance: 0 Consulted for workplan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance: 0

B. Service Received

Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: N/A Satisfaction level: Excellent: 0; Fair to good: 0


The centre can improve its performance: 1 Most indicated reason for improvement: lacks adequate technical expertise and facilities; lacks resource mobilization skills Most indicated areas for improvement: all options presented in the questionnaire



E. Gap Identified:



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Identify:

The Centre provides example on having identified the need of organizing training seminars on environment protection issues (http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/results) (see page 8 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Document:

The Centre prepared and distributed educational materials to the stakeholders. The Centre prepared and submitted project proposals to the Secretariat and relevant reports.

(see pages 8 Activity Report and the same link of website)

Implement:

The centre implemented projects (see pages 4-7 of Activity Report)


4









and


3 (1+2)



151







12 Parties benefitted.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan (page7 Activity Report 2013-2014)










1. Collaboration with UNDP/GEF for the project Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Baikal Basin Transboundary Ecosystem (Russia and Mongolia) page4 of Activity Report 2013-2014


1












UNDP/GEF

Government of Russian Federation


or


Altogether 30 % of the workplan implemented



2


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator


- Activity reports for Examples provided in the three areas as follows: (Maximum possible


152



possible 33) efficiently, effectively and transparently

should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:




2013-2014.




Efficiently:

The centre had been efficient in submitting proposals, implementing the activities selected for funding by the secretariat.

Effectively:

No examples provided on the effectiveness of its conduct (Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The centre has created its website in Russian and English:http://www.cip-pops.ru/ where it has kept the activities and projects it has implemented or had involved into and other activities. This could be taken as an example of transparency

and


score: 8) 3(2+1)




0: no example




Examples on having met the language requirement of the region:

The Centre has created its website in Russian and English http://www.cip-pops.ru/


1

Total scores 14


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(a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement. No framework agreement has been signed

Same






(g) Management/governance arrangements (for example, national committee/body to mobilize and coordinate the national inputs into the centre; steering committee attended by the representatives of the countries served by the centre to determine the business plan of the Centre and oversee the plan’s implementation, terms of reference of these bodies; rules and procedures governing the meetings organized by the centre)












(s) Duration of the agreement.



Observations: No framework agreement has been signed


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Identify:

The Centre provides example on having identified the need of organizing training seminars on environment protection issues (http://baikal.iwlearn.org/en/results) (see page 8 of Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document:

The Centre prepared and distributed educational materials to the stakeholders. The Centre prepared and submitted project proposals to the Secretariat and relevant reports.

(see pages 8 Activity Report and the same link of website)

Implement:

The centre implemented projects (see pages 4-7 of Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number







and

11 Parties and one non- Party benefitted.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian


3 (1+2)



155




activities:


Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan (page7 Activity Report 2013-2014)










Collaboration with UNDP/GEF for the project Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Baikal Basin Transboundary Ecosystem (Russia and Mongolia) page4 of Activity Report 2013-2014


1












UNDP/GEF

Government of Russian Federation


or


Altogether 30 % of the workplan implemented



2

e. Manages and conducts Based on factual evidence, Number of examples for which the centre has - Activity reports for Examples provided in .the 3 areas as follows: (Maximum


156



all activities efficiently, effectively and transparently

the evaluator should search for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


conducted its activities:

(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:




2013-2014.




Efficiently:

The centre had been efficient in submitting proposals, implementing the activities selected for funding by the secretariat.

Effectively:

No examples provided on the effectiveness of its conduct (Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The centre has created its website in Russian and English:

http://www.cip-pops.ru/ where it has kept the activities and projects it has implemented or had involved into and other activities. This could be taken as an example of transparency

and

Number of workplans/activity reports submitted within the deadlines: 0

possible score: 8) 2




0: no example





The Centre has created its website in Russian and English http://www.cip-pops.ru/


1

Total scores 13


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Table 2: Meeting the terms of reference for regional centres under the Stockholm Convention set out in annex I to decision SC-2/9: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in the Russian Federation




Yes (Basel Convention)

Yes (Basel Convention)

(b) Expertise of centre meets TA requirement of the region Yes Yes (c) Location of the institution provides easy access to parties

Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (has access to the expertise available in other partner

institutions)

Yes (has access to the expertise available in other partner

institutions) (f) Equipped with :

(i) Adequate number of PCs with up-to-date software Yes Yes (ii) Good communication facilities with telephone and fax Yes Yes (iii) Reliable internet connection (iv) Adequate meeting facilities or access thereto Yes Yes


Yes Yes

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Less likely Less likely (i) The working language of the centre has been defined Yes Yes (j) Legal status: it is an independent legal entity operating as a separate legal entity




Yes Yes


Yes Yes

Observations: Appointment of a new director for BCRC was communicated but did not confirm the same for the SCRC. No other substantial changes have been reported that may have an impact on the ability of the centre to meet the criteria.


158

21. Performance evaluation of the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Central Europe located in Slovakia


Location Bratislava- Slovakia Establishment Hosted by the Government of Slovakia. Located in the Slovak Environmental Agency. The centre has

been operational since 1997. Director Ms. Dana Lapesová Legal Status/ Framework agreement

No framework agreement signed

Coverage of Parties Since there is no framework agreement the geographical coverage has not been identified Review First review will take place at COP 7 Workplan The business plans available on line for the following periods:

2012-2013 2014-2015


Expertise Combating illegal traffic, legal assistance, ESM of used oils, bio medical waste, POPs, e-waste and waste minimization. For more information: www.sazp.sk/bcrc




B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 4/8 Assistance requested: 3/8 Satisfaction level: Excellent: 2/8; Fair to good: 2/8


The centre can improve its performance: 3/8 Most indicated reason for improvement: lacking visibility; poor communication; lacking expertise Most indicated areas for improvement: Equipment, communication, involvement of parties in decision making and overall dealing

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: option “other” selected in the questionnaire

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 0 Most indicated gap: option “other” selected in the questionnaire


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria102 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Basel Convention regional centre for Central Europe located in Slovakia















Identify:

The centre identified the need of joint implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention in Belarus, Moldova and FYR Macedonia through consultations with the national focal points of these countries (see page 7 and 32 of Activity Report )

Document:

Realisation and the progress of project activities, outcomes and recommendations are documented in reports. Outcomes and results are often the basis for national legislation, recommendations and publications. (see page 32 of Activity Report)

Implement:

The Centre has successfully implemented several projects and workshops during this reporting period. (see page 4-28 of Activity Report and webpage of the Centre

http://www.sazp.sk/bcrc/


4

b. Achieves concrete and/or measurable results in terms of capacity-building in its







14 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 4,5,6,7,8,10,11,13, 15,16,23, 25,26,27)


6(4+2)



160



possible 33)technical assistance and technology transfer activities




and

More than 5 Parties (Belarus, Croatia, Moldova, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Serbia) benefitted (page 19, 20, 22-24 Activity Report 2013-2014)










1. Collaboration with the Government of Belarus, Moldova, FYR Macedonia, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia in connection to capacity building of the countries in joint implementation of BRS Convention

2. With UNEP/MAP in Mediterranean project and with UNEP/BRS in synergy capacity building project


2












TAIEX, Slovak Aid Programme, UNEP/MAP, PACE, UNEP/ROE, UNEP/BRS (See page 33,34 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

14 out of 16 activities/ projects planned in workplan 2012-2013 (page 8-11) and 24 activities planned for 2014-2015 (page 8-11)



4






Efficiently:



161



possible 33)efficiently, effectively and transparently



(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:







The Centre’s efficient operation has been observed in finalizing agreements with the Secretariat; report submissions; organizing workshops etc (The Secretariat’s observation)

Effectively:

Project outcomes of various projects have been effective and have eventually have become incorporated in national legislations (page 35 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

System for approving of project reports and financial reports have been in place (page 35 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

and


8 (4+4)




0: no example





The Centre meets requirement of the region by conducting its business in Russian and French as necessary (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page35)


1

Total scores 25


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Core set of elements Status at the time of

concluding the relevant framework agreement


(a) Identification of the parties entering into the agreement. No Framework Agreement is signed

Same






(g) Management/governance arrangements (for example, national committee/body to mobilize and coordinate the national inputs into the centre; steering committee attended by the representatives of the countries served by the centre to determine the business plan of the Centre and oversee the plan’s implementation, terms of reference of these bodies; rules and procedures governing the meetings organized by the centre)












(s) Duration of the agreement.



Observations: No framework agreement signed


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22. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in the Czech Republic


Location Brno- Czech Republic

Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2007 and was subsequently endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the Research Centre for Toxic Compounds in the Environment (RECETOX). RECETOX is a department under the Masaryk University and is recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Chemistry and Eco-toxicology by the European Union.

Director Dr. Jana Klanova Dr. Katerina Sebkova (Coordinator of the activities of the centre)


The centre has the legal status of an academic centre with a regional role. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine. Has also served: 51 African countries, Fiji and Kyrgyzstan Serves also the following non-parties: Uzbekistan

Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for the following periods:

2008-2009 2010-2011 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Areas of expertise: Environmental chemistry, eco-toxicology, risk analysis, environmental monitoring, data evaluation and training. For more information: http://www.recetox.muni.cz/rc/index-en.php




B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 2/7 Assistance requested: 3 (training and capacity building) Satisfaction level: Excellent: 4/7; Fair to good: 0


The centre can improve its performance: 2/7 Most indicated reason for improvement: the Centre has poor communication Most indicated areas for improvement: communication; involvement of parties in decision making and overall dealing

D. Challenges Experienced: Challenges in requesting or receiving assistance from the centre: 0 Most indicated difficulties: option “other” selected

E. Gap Identified:

Gaps observed that needed to be addressed by the Centre: 0 Most indicated gap: option “other” selected


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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria105 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in the Czech Republic

Criteria106 Instructions Indicators and rankings Sources of information Evaluator’s summary comments107 Total Score (Maximum possible 33)












Identify: The Centre realizing the need for capacity building of laboratory professionals in the developing countries for the effective implementation of SC. This led to organize the International Summer School on Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology every year. (see page of 20 Activity Report 2013-2014 )

Document: The centre has capacity to document activities such as developing and publishing website/newsletters/yearbooks. Preparing and submitting progress or final reports to funding agencies (i.e. secretariat where relevant. (see pages 51 of Activity Report)

Implement: The Centre has implemented a large number of activities during the period of 2013-2014 (see pages 4-45 of Activity Report )


4


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should look into the number of completed capacity-building activities or projects relevant to the implementation of the Convention undertaken by the centre and the number






21 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see page 5,7,9, 12,13,14,15,16,17, 20,21,22,25, 28,29,30,33, 34,37,39,42)

and

More than 5 Parties benefitted for example


10(8+2)



165



activities:


Armenia, Belarus, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine (page32-33Activity Report 2013-2014)










1. Coordinated implementation of the Stockholm Convention and Minamata convention using the same procedures/mechanisms (see page 35 of Activity Report 2013-2014)

2. Supporting implementation of 3 Conventions in Belarus in collaboration with UNEP Regional Office for Europe (see page 22 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


2












- UNEP/SSC - MOE Czech Republic - EU structural Funds - Czech Rep-Austria Cooperation Fund - UNDP/GEF - UNEP/ROE - UNEP/BRS - WHO European Centre for Environment and

Health (ECEH) (p31) - RECETOX Networking - Participants fee

(See page 52-53 of Activity Report 2013-2014)


8


Based on factual evidence, the evaluator should search

Number of examples for which the centre has - Activity reports for Examples provided in ... areas as follows: (Maximum possible


166


efficiently, effectively and transparently

for proven examples which demonstrate that the centre conducts its activities:


conducted its activities:

(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:




2013-2014.




Efficiently: The Centre has almost always implemented the project according to the schedule without having to delay due to the control mechanism in place, project team is established that ensure the deadlines are respected. (page 54 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively: The project documents always clearly define the objectives/goals/indicators and milestones which are then analyzed and reported. These processes are imbedded in the projects hence the activities are effectively implemented (page 54 Activity Report 2013-2014).

Transparently: The Centre publishes information about the activities in annual report (English and Czech version), newsletter (Czech, English and Russian), in the website about the information on events/workshops etc (Czech and English) as well as in TA newsletter by BRS (English) - where appropriate and relevant.

In addition, reports provided to donor on each activity/project also document the transparency in implementing the activities. (page 54 Activity Report 2013-2014) and


score: 8) 8(4+4)




0: no example





The centre undertakes its activities in English, Russian, French and Czech (see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 55 and supplemental information to the Secretariat)


1

Total scores 33


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Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes Yes


Yes No (the centre as it is located in a developed country), but yes for the projects for the eligible parties


Yes Yes


Yes (110) Yes (250)


Yes Yes

iii. Reliable internet connection Yes Yes iv. Adequate meeting facilities and access thereto Yes ( can

accommodate up to 65 persons)

Yes (3 lecture rooms in total, two rooms: capacity 60-80 each and one up to 20 persons)


Yes 108 Can serve all Parties in the region and beyond

(h) Possibility to serve beyond the region Yes Yes (i) The working language of the centre has been defined

Yes Yes (English, Russian, French, Czech)



Yes (academic institution)


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yesii. Project management competency Yes iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes


108 RECETOX indicated that it can serve a group of parties outside the Central and Eastern Europe region.


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V. WESTERN EUROPEAN AND OTHERS REGION

23. Performance evaluation of the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre located in Spain

(a) Overview of the centre

Location Barcelona – Spain Establishment The centre started operating as a Nominated Stockholm Convention Centre in 2008 and was subsequently

endorsed in May 2009 by Decision SC-4/23 for a period of 4 years. Re-endorsed for a second period of 2 years by decision SC-6/16. Hosted by the Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production, Mediterranean Action Plan (RAC-CP), Barcelona, Spain

Director Mr. Enrique de Villamore Martín


A regional activity centre to implement Mediterranean Action Plan of UNEP was established in 1996 by the contracting parties to the Barcelona Convention on the protection of Mediterranean Sea from land based pollution. No mandate to have a Framework Agreement under the Stockholm Convention

Coverage of Parties Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Montenegro, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey It also serves the following non- parties: Israel and Malta

Review Reviewed by COP 6 and re-endorsed for 2 years. Will be reviewed again by COP 7 Workplan The work plans available on line for

the following periods: 2012-2013 2014-2015

Activity Reports Reports covering the following periods are available on line: 2008 2009 2009-2010 2011-2012 2013-2014

Expertise Capacity building, training and technology transfer to industries and public sector on the Sound Chemical Management, Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Consumption and Production. For more information: www.cprac.org




Consulted for business plan: 0 Consulted for Technical assistance: 0

B. Service Received Participated in more than 1 activity/project: 0 Assistance requested: 0 Satisfaction level: Excellent: 0; Fair to good: 0


The centre can improve its performance: 0 Most indicated reason for improvement: N/A Most indicated areas for improvement: N/A



E. Gap Identified:



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Table 1: Methodology for evaluating the performance and sustainability of the regional and subregional centres based on the criteria109 for evaluating the performance of the regional centres: the Stockholm Convention regional centre located in Spain













Examples provided for all three areas are as follows: Identify: The Centre identified the need of the Parties by devising various field missions to collect their feedbacks in MEDPARTNERSHIP project (see page 24 of Activity Report 2013-2014) Document: Thus identified needs were documented and presented to the COP of Barcelona Convention for the endorsement(see page24 of Activity Report) Implement: The Centre has implemented several projects including the PCBs MEDPARTNERSHIP Project which included several training and capacity building activities (see page 24 Activity Report)


4









16 projects/activities listed as implemented in Activity Report 2013-2014 (see pages 4,5,6,8,10,12,14,16,17,18,19,20,21)

and

10 Parties benefitted (page12 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey


10 (8+2)



170


possible 33)










- Organization of two sessions for the 34th International Congress on POPs (DIOXIN 14, Madrid) bringing key international stakeholders in the field (IGOs, NGOs, Research Centers, etc): Stockholm Convention Regional Center Asia and the Pacific, Greenpeace Germany, International Panel on Chemical Pollution, ISTAS Foundation Spain, ETH Zürich, Green Science Policy Institute California, Ecologistas en Accion Spain, Paxymer Sweden, UNIDO Austria and UNEP/MAP

- Examples have been provided on collaborating with various actor including EU, UNIDO, UNEP/MAP, SCP/RAC and UNEP-DTIE in a project (SWITCH-MED) to facilitate the shift toward Sustainable Consumption and Production - SCP - in the Southern Mediterranean Region.


2












ENPI/EU; SWITCH-MED/ European Union, the GEF, UNEP/BRS Secretariat, Catalan Waste Agency (See page 6,10,19,20,22 Activity Report 2013-2014)

or

7/out of17 activities/ projects implemented from workplan 2012-2013 (page 3-5) and 6 activities out of 14 planned for 2014-2015 (page 4-6)



4


171







(a) Efficiently;


(c) Transparently:









Efficiently:

To ensure smooth and efficient implementation and to overcome any unforeseen obstacles, centre establishes the project steering committee, e.g. in SWITCH-MED project a steering has been established for close watching of the activities.(page 29 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Effectively:

The Centre has taken an initiative to establish SWITCH-Med Networking Facility which supports the visibility, effectiveness, long-term sustainability and impact of the components of the SWITCH-Med Programme.(page 30 Activity Report 2013-2014)

Transparently:

The hiring of services and experts for the SWITCH-MED project were made public and open and fully compliant with the Spanish and European legislation. (page 27 Activity Report 2013-2014)






0: no example





The Centre conducts its activities in French and English as needed by the countries of the Mediterranean Region

(see Activity Report 2013-2014 page 27)


1

Total scores 29


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Criteria Status at the time of endorsement (Yes or no)112



Yes (UNEP centre for the Mediterranean Action Plan)

Yes Same status as part of UNEP-MAP


Yes (?) Yes


Yes Yes


Yes No (the centre as it is located in the developed country), but yes to the projects for the eligible countries


Yes Yes


Yes (15) Yes


Yes Yes


Yes (7) Yes


Yes113 Yes, as part of UNEP/MAP, CP/RAC serves 21 Mediterranean countries, including MENA countries


Yes Yes

(i) Working language of the centre has been defined

Yes Yes


Yes (Created by Barcelona Convention as a Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production)

Yes


Yes Yes

(l) Coordinator of the centre has: i. Technical background Yes Yesii. Project management competency Yes Yes iii. Experience in technical assistance and capacity-building

Yes Yes


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112 See table 2 set out in the annex to document UNEP/POPS/COP.4//22. 113 RACCP Spain indicated that it can serve a group of parties outside the Western Europe and others region.

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