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Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan – Europa House – PROGRESS REPORT 1

Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan - Europa House

Progress Report 1May 2008

This project is funded by A project implemented by ABG GmbHthe European Union


Table of Contents

1. PROJECT SYNOPSIS………………………………………………………………………………………..4

2. SUMMARY OF PROJECT PROGRESS SINCE THE START..................................................................5

3. SUMMARY OF PROJECT PLANNING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PROJECT.................146

4. PROJECT PROGRESS IN REPORTING PERIOD............................................................................147

4.1 ACTIVITY 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS....................................................................................................Sub-activity 1.1 - Providing monthly background information........................................Sub-activity 1.2 - Providing, on EC Request, surveys and studies..................................Sub-activity 1.4 – Keeping a database in English............................................................

4.2 ACTIVITY 2: SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC ASSISTANCE......................Sub-activity 2.1 - Providing background analysis for CSPs, Ps, Ps, ToRs........................Sub-activity 2.2 - Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions.....................Sub-activity 2.3 - Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes..................Sub-activity 2.4 – Translating key EC programmes and project documents.................

4.3 ACTIVITY 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY................Sub-activity 3.1 – Developing and implementing an information strategy....................Sub-activity 3.2 - Producing tools for information dissemination...................................

4.4 ACTIVITY 4: LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS...............................................................Sub-activity 4.1 - Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects:...................Sub-activity 4.2 - Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects..............Sub-activity 4.3 - Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents...............Sub-activity 4.4 - Facilitating the solution of problems during project implementation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Sub-activity 4.5 - If necessary, providing central support facilities for other EC programmes......................................................................................................................Sub-activity 4.6 - Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects..............

5. PROJECT PLANNING FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD..............................................................18

5.1 ACTIVITY 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS.....................................................................................18Sub-activity 1.1 - Providing monthly background information....................................18Sub-activity 1.2 - Providing, on EC request, surveys and studies...............................19Sub-activity 1.3 -Providing information about developments in regions....................19Sub-activity 1.4 - Keeping a database in English........................................................19

5.2 ACTIVITY 2: SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC ASSISTANCE...........20Sub-activity 2.1 - Providing background analysis for CSPs, IPs, APs, ToRs.................20Sub-activity 2.2 - Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions.................20Sub-activity 2.3 - Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes..............21Sub-activity 2.4 - Translating key EC programmes and project documents...............22

5.3 ACTIVITY 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY............22Sub-activity 3.1 - Developing and implementing an information strategy.................22Sub-activity 3.2 - Producing tools for information dissemination...............................23Sub-activity 3.3 - Maintaining a central database on EC external assistance............23

5.4 ACTIVITY 4: LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS...........................................................24Sub-activity 4.1 - Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects:..............24Sub-activity 4.2 - Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects.........25Sub-activity 4.3 - Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents..........25

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Sub-activity 4.4 - Facilitating the solution of problems during project implementation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25Sub-activity 4.5 - If necessary, providing central support facilities for other EC programmes..................................................................................................................26Sub-activity 4.6 - Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects..........26

5.5 CONSTRAINTS, RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS...............................................................................275.5.1 Constraints..........................................................................................................275.5.2 Risks and Assumptions.......................................................................................27

ANNEXES

1. Logical framework 2. Project Progress Report (Form 2.2) 3. Resource Utilisation Report (Form 2.3)4. Output Performance Report (Form 2.4)5. Plan of Operations for the Next Reporting Period (Form 1.6)6. List of planned public events7. Updated List of on-going and planned EC- funded projects8. Updated List of Government structure9. Text of the speech given by the Co-ordinator at the celebration for Europe Day10. Slides of the presentation given by the Co-ordinator at the French Cultural Centre

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1. PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Project title Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan

Project N° EuropeAid/125521/C/SER/MULTI/Lot 1Contract N° 2007/147-766Overall objectives To increase knowledge and visibility of EC-EU

programmes and policies with the Turkmen stakeholdersTo increase the efficiency and effectiveness of technical assistance funded by the Commission in Turkmenistan

Purpose To open/set up an Europa House in Ashgabat

Expected results Opening an Europa House, and implement activities as described belowIncreased visibility of EC assistance in TurkmenistanImproved co-ordination between European Commission and Member States co-operation programmesUpdated information and precise policy inputs on the country political, social and economic environment provided to the ECImproved implementation of the Tacis/DCI programmes as well as tangible support provided to different EC services and EC Task Managers in charge of programme managementPlanning and programming support provided to the EC

Planned activities(as per ToR)

Situation analysisSupport to the Commission in planning and programming of EC funded assistanceImplementation of visibility activities and information strategy for EC funded assistance and EU policiesLogistical support to EC Projects

Project starting date 01/01/2008 Start date of activities

14/01/2008

Project duration 11 months (01/01/2008-30/11/2008)

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Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan – PROGRESS REPORT 1

2. SUMMARY OF PROJECT PROGRESS SINCE THE START

Relevant country background

Turkmenistan is one of the most politically isolated countries in the world. The importance of Turkmenistan in Central Asia is crucially linked to its vast energy reserves.

Since independence, Turkmenistan has experienced limited political reform and the nature of the relation between government and citizens has changed little over the past sixteen years.

On 21 December 2006, President Niyazov died unexpectedly and the powers of acting president were transferred by the National Security Council to Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, at the time First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The People’s Council (Halk Maslahati) amended the constitution to legitimise the succession, and selected six candidates to stand in the presidential elections set for 11 February 2007. Berdymukhammedov was elected president of Turkmenistan.

As president, Berdymukhammedov has pledged to reverse some of the most unpopular social policies (pensions, education, health) enacted by his predecessor after 2002. He has also maintained that he would continue many of the other policies of Niyazov in the social sphere (notably free of charge provision of gas, electricity and water to all citizens within certain parameters).

From the very beginning of its independent statehood, Turkmenistan has proclaimed and maintained a foreign policy of neutrality. Nevertheless, the credibility of Turkmenistan’s self proclaimed foreign policy strategy of neutrality was severely tested in the most recent political crisis (February 2008) with Iran, after Turkmenistan unilaterally and suddenly cut gas supplies to a brother Muslim state, Iran. The crisis resulted in rising security tensions in the border region between the two countries.

Turkmenistan is rich in energy resources. Oil and gas revenues have been steadily growing as a result of favourable international market prices. Both official statistics and international statistics claim double digit annual growth rates for the economy. However, official statistics and estimates by international organisations diverge significantly on the exact annual GDP growth rates, with a range varying from 10% to over 20 % annual growth, the higher rates being claimed by official statistics.

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The second largest revenue source, after oil and gas, is agriculture. Main revenue crops are cotton, which is cultivated for exports, and wheat. Though private ownership of agricultural land was legalised in 1997, the state continues to apply strict controls on agricultural production.

Much of the revenue from the exports of oil, gas and cotton is primarily invested in the construction of palaces, water fountains, parks to embellish the main cities, most notably Ashgabat. These lucrative construction projects are awarded to foreign companies which make use of foreign workers and thus do not generate jobs for the local population.

As with other Central Asians countries, independent Turkmenistan has inherited a basic social infrastructure from the Soviet Union. This infrastructure, even in present times, continues to provide the local population with essential communal services (public water, electricity, gas). However, Turkmenistan due to its peculiar climatic features (desert covers over half of the country) and geographic location experiences shortages with its supply of drinking water.

Unlike other Central Asian republics, Turkmenistan telecommunication and postal services are significantly underdeveloped. Only a very small percentage of the population (less than 1%) has regular access to Internet. Mobile phone users are few. Licenses were never granted by the Ministry of Communications to international postal services, such as DHL or FedEX.

Although state revenue from oil and gas exports has steadily increased in recent years, household incomes remain low and the purchasing power of the local population is actually declining. Salaries of public servants have been increased by an average of 10% during 2007 but the inflation rate in the same year is estimated at approximately 20%.

The commercial foreign exchange rate for the US$ has been liberalised with the establishment of private foreign exchanges points in Ashgabat and other main cities which has annulled the exchange rate gap between black market and official rate, resulting in the sizable shrinking of this currency black market.

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Current state of affairs in the relevant sector

The International Technical Assistance Co-ordinating Unit (ITACU), which is a separate department of the administration of the Cabinet of Ministers, holds responsibility for co-ordinating all EU technical assistance to Turkmenistan.

In December 2007, the director of ITACU, Mr. Palvan Taganov, was appointed as Chairman of the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry and ever since the position of director has remained vacant.

During February 2008, Mr Khojamyrat Geldimuradov, the National Co-ordinator, was appointed to the new position of Minister of Finance, following the political decision to split the former Ministry of Finance and Economy in two separate entities: Ministry of Finance and Ministry for Economic Development. Mr. Gurbamurat Gurbanmuradov, formerly Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, was appointed to the new position of Minister for Economic Development.

The ITACU is supported by an EC-funded technical assistance project under the Tacis Action Programme (AP) 2005: Support to National Co-ordinating Unit, widely referred to with the acronym TANCU. The TANCU project has, since its first inception in 2000, provided not only capacity building assistance to the national authority in the programming dialogue with the EC, but also, due to the lack of more appropriate structures on the ground, has provided direct support to the Commission, notably in the spheres of information analysis, co-ordination with other donors and logistics.

A National Tempus Office (NTO) is also operating and is temporarily located in the premises of TANCU. Besides co-ordinating the Tempus activities in-country, the NTO is also involved in providing support to the management of the ERASMUS External Co-operation Window.

In late January 2008, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) appointed a national direct counterpart to the EHP in the person of the First Deputy Minister, Mr Vepa Hadjiev. The latter also holds responsibility for relations with all EU institutions at a political level and will be the main interlocutor for the Caspian Programme as well. The appointment of Mr Hadjiev to these new responsibilities has, however, not yet been confirmed through official written communication (verbal note) by the MFA.

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Weekly meetings of the EU Member States Missions take place every Thursday at the French Embassy (which represents the Slovenian Presidency of the Council). EHP and TANCU are regular participants to the meetings.

Co-ordination among donor missions and projects in the field is not structured. Occasional donor co-ordination meetings are convened by the UN Resident Co-ordinator Office. Information sharing is more often carried out through informal contacts.

The donor community is small in Turkmenistan. Only the United Nations (UN) family (UNDP,UNICEF, UNHCR,UNODC,UNFPA), the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), have permanent full-fledged missions. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has a small country office. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a country representative office, with one international director, a part-time international information officer, and four full-time national technical staff (economics, health, civil society/democracy, education). The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Organisation for Migration (IOM), World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank (IBRD) have liaison offices. No bilateral aid agencies, except for USAID, are represented in the country.

The Tacis AP 2005 only started implementation in October 2007 with the TANCU project.

Funded from the same AP is a new Tacis project for 2 million EURO which is scheduled to start activities in the field, early March 2008. The project, titled Support to further Economic Reforms and Sustainable Agricultural Development, which was originally designed to have two local partner institutions –i.e. Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and MoEF- may now face the problematic situation of having de facto three partner institutions, following the very recent reallocation of functions previously pertaining to the MoEF now divided between two ministries- i.e. Ministry of Finance and Ministry for Economic Development.

The formulation of the first Action Programme (AP 2007) under the new Development and Cooperation Instrument (DCI) has been finalised and late February all translated documentation was transmitted to the Government of Turkmenistan (GoT) for its signature. The total budget of the AP 2007 is 6 million EURO. Priorities are human rights, institutional strengthening and policy support, education.

Terms of Reference are currently under preparation for two main projects under the AP 2007: Strengthening the National Capacity of

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Turkmenistan to Protect and Promote Human Rights (2 million EURO) and Support to Modernization of the Education System (1.5 million EURO). The former will be implemented through grant agreement by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). For the implementation of the later, a restricted tender procedure will be launched by the European Training Foundation (ETF).

Related programmes and other donor activities EC-funded programmes

Tempus

The programme has 14 on-going projects in the country (see annex 5) of which 9 are up to three-year long Joint European Projects (JEP) funded from the APs 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. While 5 are one-year long Standard Complementary Mechanism (SCM) projects.

The JEPs tend to focus on curricular reform, notably modernisation of curricula, European Credit Transfer System and recognition of degrees. The SCM projects focus on the second Tempus national priority, which is governance reform.

Both types of projects have mobility schemes targeting specialists (from ministries) and teachers. The implementation of the mobility schemes is severely constrained as selected teachers require final approval from the International Department of the Ministry of Education (MoE).

In the early months of 2008, according to the NTO, most teachers were denied such approval and could therefore not travel abroad.

The next call for proposal, under Tempus IV, is scheduled to take place in April 2008.

Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window

Nine priority areas for co-operation are concerning Turkmenistan. Notably agricultural sciences; architecture and urban planning; business and management sciences; education and teacher training; engineering and technology; geography and geology; law; medical sciences; social sciences.

The first call for proposal was folded in February 2008 and Turkmenistan submitted three applications. Evaluation of the proposals is still on-going.

Policy Advice Programme (PAP)

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One project is on-going: Legal reform development: international arbitration law implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Faculty of the Turkmen State University.

Two new projects are in the pipeline, also funded from the AP 2005: Standards and Certification Development to be implemented in partnership with “Turkmen Standartlary” and Science, Technology, Education which will have the Supreme Council for Science and Technology as the main partner.

EC Thematic Budget Lines

Currently there is only one project being implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Turkmen Deaf & Blind Society. This is Promoting Employment Opportunities for Hearing Impaired People in Turkmenistan. The project has a value of 100 thousands Euro. The EC has expressed concern about the visibility of this project.

Support to the Development of National Statistics

A new project is due to start in 2008 which is funded from the AP 2005 (track 2). The design of the new project is expected to be informed by the knowledge acquired during the implementation of the previous phase (AP 2003) and to focus on building the capacity of the State Statistics Organisation in the application of modern and sound techniques in data collection, verification and classification for the analysis by decision-makers without duplicating with UNDP activities (see below).

Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP)

This is a regional programme for all 5 Central Asian Republics. Currently, the third and fourth phases of the programme are being implemented in parallel (CADAP 3 and 4). The total financial window for Turkmenistan under CADAP 3 and 4 is approximately 500 thousands EURO.

In Turkmenistan activities include counter narcotics training to border guards and customs officials, support to local communities to reduce drug demand along trafficking routes (pilot zone Kunia- Urgench on the Turkmen-Uzbek border), strengthening of forensic capacities, supporting the establishment of a drug abuse monitoring system (DAMOS), further training of Drug Profiling Units (DPUs) personnel at Turkmenbashi International Airport and Turkmenbashi Seaport, a drug prevention and treatment project in the selected prison of Tejen, drafting of an action plan for the establishment of a sustainable drug information system. The implementing agency is UNDP.

Border Management Central Asia (BOMCA)

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Like CADAP, this is also a regional programme for all 5 Central Asian Republics. The fifth phase of the programme (BOMCA 5) is currently under implementation. Under BOMCA 5, activities implemented or under implementation in Turkmenistan include reinforcing the Border Crossing Points (BCP) at Kunia-Urgench and Tinchlik (Turkmen-Uzbek border), integrated border management and human rights training to border guards and customs also on the Turkmen-Uzbek border (Farab), support for reinforcing the Border Guards Dog Training Veterinary Unit in Manysh and the State Border Service Training Centre in Ashgabat.

EU Water Initiative (EUWI)

The second meeting of the EU-CA Joint Expert Working Group was held in Bishkek on 30.01.08. At the meeting the initiation of a national policy dialogue with Turkmenistan on water management was explored.

Central Asia Invest Projects

The programme is funded under the regional AP 2007. A restricted call for proposals for the five Central Asian countries with deadlines mid-February 2008 (concept note) and mid May 2008 (full application) was launched.

Trans Eurasia Information Network 2 (TEIN 2)

TEIN is an information and communication network linking research and education communities in different Asian countries with a large-scale internet connection. TEIN 2 applies the same concept to the countries of Central Asia. In Turkmenistan, the project partner will be the Supreme Council for Research and Technology. The programme will complement the achievements of the current Nato-funded Silk Highway programme, due to phase-out mid-2008. As part of the on-going feasibility study, a mission of two international experts visited Turkmenistan in the last week of February.

EBRD

The EBRD financial portfolio for 2008 is US$ 24 million. The technical assistance component, involves short-term inputs in the spheres of prudential management, sourcing opportunities for the textile sector, financial regulations. Under consideration is the provision of technical assistance to the State Statistics Committee and to establish a micro-finance facility through the banks. Pending the results of the planned visit of EBRD President to Turkmenistan in mid-March, a technical assistance provision for the establishment

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and management of a Foreign Investors Council might be in the pipeline for the 2009 portfolio.

OSCE

There are about 17 on-going technical assistance projects managed by OSCE in Turkmenistan during 2008, including one on co-operation in the areas of security, combating organised crime and trafficking drugs (complementary to BOMCA/CADAP) and one to support the implementation of confidence and security building measures under the Vienna document (exchange of military information, mutual observation of military activities). Within the current portfolio, technical assistance is also provided to support legal reform (drafting legislation on electoral procedures, drafting Criminal Procedure Code, creating a comprehensive electronic legal database with the Ministry of Justice).

UNDP

The country programme of UNDP in Turkmenistan is structured around three thematic areas, notably development of economic and social policies and plans, basic social services and environment. Under the first theme UNDP has three on-going capacity building projects in the areas of statistics –the first to improve government finance statistics, implemented with the Ministry of Finance, the second to improve the institutional capacity of the State Statistics Organisation and the third supports the preparation of a social-economic statistical guide.

UNICEF

The primary focus of UNICEF activity is primary and secondary education in the regions (Velayats). In this area UNICEF has financed the training of core administrative staff of the MoE in the Velayats on budget administration. The training was implemented by the Institute of Educational Planning. Staff development recommendations were also produced.

In the area of legal reform, UNICEF works with the National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (under the President of Turkmenistan) to review existing legislation for the juvenile justice system and to draft new legislation compliant with Turkmenistan international agreements in this sphere.

With funding from a private foundation (IKEA foundation), UNICEF also carried out and published a study on working children in Turkmenistan which can provide a significant analytical input for the design of future vocational education projects in the country.

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USAID

The priorities of USAID intervention are health, education, economic reforms and civil society development.

In the sphere of education USAID has implemented a four year project (2003-07)-i.e. Participation Education and Knowledge Strengthening Project (PEAKS)-which has focused on improving in-service teacher education, increasing parent and community involvement in schools and strengthening school management and financing systems in the regions. A similar five year programme will be launched by June 2008. Implementer will be the consulting firm Creative Associates.

In the sphere of economic reforms, the focus has ben on private sector development in agriculture through the farmer to farmer and aglinks regional projects. Another area has been financial accounting standards where USAID has signed a memorandum of understanding with UNDP.

A new regional programme for the five Central Asian Republics, including Turkmenistan, and titled Economic Reforms to Enhance Economic Competitiveness (EREC) is to be launched by the end of the first half of 2008. A specific objective of the programme is to provide assistance to strengthen sustainable institutional capacity for fiscal management.

World Bank (IBRD)

An interim Country Assistance Strategy is under preparation and will be presented in May 2008.

Short-term technical assistance inputs are presently being provided in the sphere of foreign exchange policy and anti-money laundering.

The World Bank is also the implementing agency of the Avian Influenza Control and Human Pandemic Preparadness and Response project. The project is funded through the Avian and Human Influenza Facility (AHI). Half of the budget or approximately US $ 1 million is financed by the EU Single Donor Trust Fund.

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3. SUMMARY OF PROJECT PLANNING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PROJECT

Mobilisation

The Co-ordinator and Project Director participated in briefing meetings organised by AIDCO D/2 in Brussels on 14 and 15 January.

The project activities in the field started with the arrival of the Co-ordinator in Ashgabat on 31 January, one day after obtaining a letter of invitation from the MFA of Turkmenistan. The TANCU project assisted with the entry visa applications for the Co-ordinator, his family and the Assistant Project Director from ABG, Ms Julia Taranenko, who arrived in Ashgabat on 30 January to support the start-up activities during the first week.

The start of project activities was co-ordinated by AIDCO D/2 with the visit of Mr Mario Ronconi, Deputy Head of Unit, who also arrived in the country on 31 January for a two-day mission.

In addition, the project start coincided with a three-person mission from the European Training Foundation (ETF) visiting Ashgabat and other cities to prepare the Terms of Reference of the new project Support to Modernisation of the Education System (see above, Current State of Affairs in the Relevant Sector, last paragraph).

On 31 January Mr Ronconi introduced the Co-ordinator to the EU Member States Representative Missions and on 1 February to the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Vepa Hadjiev, and to the UN permanent mission in Ashgabat.

On 1 February, the Co-ordinator also participated in a joint meeting with ETF and a World Bank mission on education together with Mr Ronconi and Mr Wilson from TANCU.

Office premises

During the second part of January the Deputy Co-ordinator, Ms Valeria Danilchenko, carried out an initial survey of available options for the office premises. These were visited by the Co-ordinator and the Assistant Project Director on 31 January.

Visibility, accessibility, conditions, space and price of the rent are all equally important criteria in the selection of the office and, as it turned

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out, none of the visited premises met the combination of requirements set by the ToR (section 6.2) with the need for the premises to be operational before the official opening by Ms Ferrero Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations, set for 9 April.

The issue of identification of suitable and timely available office premises for the project was raised by Mr Ronconi in the meeting of 1 February with Mr Vepa Hadjiev, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In the two weeks following the meeting, the MFA support has been crucial in the identification of an appropriate option for the premises, which were finally identified by 14 February. These are located at the second floor of the Hotel Mizan, not far from the President Hotel and UNODC mission in a rapidly developing district of the city where most foreign embassies, international organisations and government institutions are to be located in the near future.

The premises have a total space of 306 m², with size of pure office facilities of approximately 220 m² and belong to the Ministry of Finance. The rental price is approximately 130.000 TMM /m² and below current market prices for office space. The office needs small refurbishment, notably painting of the walls and refitting of the floors, and to be furnished and equipped. Request for approval of the office facilities, jointly with all supporting documentation, was submitted to the EC Task Manager and approved end February.

A contract will be signed in March between the project (which has in the meantime has been registered as a juridical person) and the Ministry of Finance. The time estimated for refurbishing and equipping the office is approximately four weeks, due to the insufficient equipment and furniture stocks in the country and the need to import most equipment items.

It is also foreseen that the NTO (2 staff persons) will transfer to the new premises of the project. This arrangement has been agreed between the NTO and the Co-ordinator and it is strongly supported by AIDCO D/2 and Directorate H (Education). In the interim period the project team is using the office facilities of the TANCU project.

Non-key experts and support staff

The positions of non key-experts (situation analyst, translator/interpreter, information officer) were advertised by ABG, with support from the Deputy Co-ordinator and TANCU, on Neutral Turkmenistan during January.

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Approximately 30 applications were received and interviews with pre-selected candidates for the three positions of non-key experts were held between 1 February and 8 February.

Among non pre-selected candidates several met the profiles for the support staff positions of office manager and receptionist. Candidates for these positions were interviewed between 8 February and 12 February.

The documentation for approval of the selected non-key experts was submitted to the EC Task Manager and approved end February.

4. PROJECT PROGRESS IN REPORTING PERIOD

See also Annex 2. Project progress report (form 2.2). Annex 3. Resource utilisation report (form 2.3). Annex 4. Output performance report (form 2.4).

Co-operation with TANCU

A close and fruitful co-operation has been established in the inception period between the staff of the EHP and the TANCU team.

TANCU has provided the EHP team with a temporary room, furnished and equipped with telecommunications and one personal computer and printer. Some technical problems have affected access to internet in the initial two weeks, but the situation has now modestly improved with the installation of a TV reception antenna on the roof.

The TANCU Team Leader and the Co-ordinator of the EHP project meet on a daily basis to share information. Daily contacts also take place between the two teams.

Both teams genuinely co-operate in raising awareness among local stakeholders of the role of the new EHP as liaison office between the EC and the GoT. The liaison, protocol and information functions of the EHP will become more tangible to the local stakeholders after the separate office for the EHP is officially opened in early April. Professional communication

It will be the responsibility of the Co-ordinator to ensure that communication of the EHP team with local stakeholders, both written and verbal, meets the expected standards of politeness, accuracy and clarity while being modulated to the sensitivities of the different range of target groups that the project activity will address.

In the case of particular institutions, notably the MFA, the practice of sending advance drafts of written communication for comments before finalisation, has already been established by the project.

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Internal guidelines for classification and dissemination of information will also have to be established notably in relation to the nature and subject of information that the EHP will be managing (e.g. confidential vs non confidential and technical vs political).

Visibility

With facilitation from AIDCO D/2, contacts have already been established during the inception period with the EC press department in Brussels to explore legitimate practical options for the regular transfer of information and visibility materials to the EHP in Ashgabat.

EHP issued its first press release providing information on the purpose, budget and start date of the Tacis project Support to further Economic Reforms and Sustainable Agricultural Development.

The issue of EU visibility for EC-funded projects was raised by the Co-ordinator in a meeting with the UNDP mission.

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5. PROJECT PLANNING FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD

See also Annex 5. Plan of operations for the next period (form 1.6).

ACTIVITY 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS

Key issues

The direct recipients of this activity are the EC policy-making and programme management officials, respectively in RELEX and AIDCO. They expect regular and updated information on the development of the national context, notably the institutional context and the political, social and economic conditions, with a specific attention to the regions (Velayats). Updated and regular information on other donor programmes in the country is also to be provided through this activity.

Expected results

Updated information and precise policy analysis inputs on the country social and economic environment provided to the EC

Sub-activity 1.1 - Providing monthly background informationDescription: the information will be structured in monthly reports with a standard template with headings reflecting the specific information needs identified by the ToRs for this sub-activity, including social-economic situation, with particular attention to the regions, legal framework and public administration structure and staffing, civil society development and human rights. A list of referenced sources of information will be attached to each report together with a critical appraisal of each source. Such an approach will allow for the identification and assessment of trends in the situational development overtime, by facilitating comparison of contents.Outputs: Monthly situation analysis report documents in English approved by EC

Task Manager Quarterly situational assessment report documents in English

approved by EC Task Manager

Sub-activity 1.1.1-developing standard reporting formSub-activity 1.1.2-developing system for information collectionSub-activity 1.1.3-assessment and classification of information sourcesSub-activity 1.1.4-report writing

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Sub-activity 1.2 - Providing, on EC request, surveys and studies

Description: the project team will carry out background surveys and studies on specific topics requested by the EC. In addition, the team will raise awareness of the EC on potential relevant topics for the programming of technical assistance that deserve further investigation. Surveys and studies can also be implemented to provide a further, more in-depth, analysis of developmental trends identified in the quarterly situational reports. Outputs: Background surveys and study reports on specific topics requested by

the EC

Sub-activity 1.3 - Providing information about developments in regions

Description: this sub-activity will be an extension of sub-activities 1.1 and 1.2. The collection of information on developments in the regions will require a specific approach and a degree of political support by the GoT.Outputs: Background information on situational developments in the regions

incorporated in monthly background information reports, quarterly assessment reports and survey reports

Sub-activity 1.3.1-analysis of government structures/staffingSub-activity 1.3.2-analysis of social-economic situation

Sub-activity 1.4 - Keeping a database in EnglishDescription: An information database will be designed and installed. It will store information on the situational developments in Turkmenistan from identified sources. It will contain a section with critical assessment of the identified sources of information and topical sections (e.g. macro-economic situation, social, education, public administration, regions). All information will be available in English, referenced and preceded by a short notice about the contents and the relevance. The database will be made accessible by internet to the EC through a customised login system. Outputs: database installed, regularly updated and made accessible by internet

to the EC

Sub-activity 1.4.1- designing database (selection of software programme , definition of parameters, definition of outputs)Sub-activity 1.4.2-planning and implementing regular reviews of information sourcesSub-activity 1.4.3-Filling-in and disseminating information

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ACTIVITY 2: SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC ASSISTANCE

Key issues

AIDCO will be the direct recipient of this activity and indirect beneficiaries will be RELEX, DG TREN, DG H. The Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and Indicative Programme (IP) 2007-10 are finalised and agreed. The AP 2007 is drafted and has been submitted to GoT for endorsement. It is anticipated that the project activity in 2008 will therefore focus on supporting the drafting of project Terms of Reference (ToR) and, pending signature by GoT of the AP 2007, on supporting the preparation of the AP 2008.

Expected results

Planning and programming support provided to the EC Improved co-ordination between EC, Member States and other donor

programmes

Sub-activity 2.1 - Providing background analysis for CSPs, IPs, APs, ToRs

Description: the project team will provide separate analytical inputs on the aspects of the local policy context which are relevant to the priorities identified in the CSP and IP 2007-10 to support the preparation of the AP 2008. The project will also support the elaboration of project term of references by providing detailed background information on the policy and institutional context of the relevant sectors. Special attention will be paid to lessons learnt in the relevant sector from the implementation of past projects.

Outputs: Background analysis reports tailored to address the needs related to

the preparation of AP 2008 and ToRs for AP 2007 and AP 2008.

Sub-activity 2.1.1-collecting and translating background documentationSub-activity 2.1.2-preparing background notes on sector context and lessons learnt in the sector from implementation of other projects

Sub-activity 2.2 - Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions

Description: Technical, logistical and administrative support will be provided to EC officials.

Technical support will include collection and delivery of documentation with relevant background information as well as preparatory meetings with local stakeholders, if requested.

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Logistical support will notably include transport, booking of accommodation, interpretation, and dedicated office facilities within the Europa House premises.

Administrative support will also be provided, including for preparation of meetings agendas, the practical arrangement of meetings and the drafting of minutes, notes.

The project will also assist international and local consultants under other EC-funded projects both in the inception and final implementation stage.

Outputs: EC missions and consultants are assisted and results are supported and

followed-up

Sub-activity 2.2.1-providing technical supportSub-activity 2.2.2-providing logistical supportSub-activity 2.2.3-providing administrative supportSub-activity 2.2.4-participating in missions, if so requested

Sub-activity 2.3 - Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes

Description: the development of this sub-activity requires close co-ordination with the Result Oriented Monitoring (ROM) project in order not to duplicate but to complement activities. The anticipation is that, with the inception of the EHP, the TANCU project will progressively refocus on its original ToR, notably on the institutional strengthening of ITACU, including in the sphere of monitoring and evaluation. EHP, instead, will develop a standardised project review format, in consultation with ROM, which will collect, assess and classify technical information on on-going projects on a periodical base between monitors visits.

Outputs: Regularly updated and classified technical information on on-going

projects accessible to the EC officials and, on request, to the ROM project

Sub-activity 2.3.1- establishing mechanisms for standardised periodical reviews Sub-activity 2.3.2- review and classification of findings of technical reportsSub-activity 2.3.3- organising stakeholders round table reviews of projects

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Sub-activity 2.4 - Translating key EC programmes and project documents

Description: the project will ensure high quality translation of all requested documents into both Turkmen and Russian language. It is well understood that careful translation is a key issue for proper programming and project implementation, to achieve the same level of understanding over all language barriers.

Outputs: timely and high quality translations of EC programme and projects

documents in both Turkmen and Russian languages

5.3 ACTIVITY 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY

Key issues

The main broad categories of target groups for this activity will be the executive and elected state officials, the media, the international organisations and diplomatic missions, the public. The approach to information dissemination needs to be diversified and tailored to the different target groups, both in terms of dissemination instruments and quality of contents. It will be of significant importance to progressively reach the regions beyond the city of Ashgabat.

Expected results

Increased visibility of EC assistance in Turkmenistan

Sub-activity 3.1 - Developing and implementing an information strategy

Description: the public information strategy will incorporate a strong visibility component and will aim at tailoring the information flows to different target groups.

Outputs: Public information strategy document Study tour Seminars, round tables including in the regions

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Sub-activity 3.1.1-designing and presenting a written information strategy for Ashgabat and the regionsSub-activity 3.1.2-implementing the information strategy, including awareness training and study tours

Sub-activity 3.2 - Producing tools for information dissemination

Description: a range of tools will be developed to reach different target groups, including notably a web-site, leaflets, press releases and a newsletter will be published periodically in English, Russian and Turkmen.

Outputs: Web-site on EC assistance in English, Russian and Turkmen languages Bi-monthly issues of a newsletter in English, Russian and Turkmen

languages Leaflets and press releases on EC-funded projects activity in English,

Russian and Turkmen languages (jointly with other projects)

Sub-activity 3.2.1-designing concept and implementing information tools with other Tacis/DCI projectsSub-activity 3.2.2-elaborating and regularly updating a list of public venues and eventsSub-activity 3.2.3- participating in public events and supporting other projects participation

Sub-activity 3.3 - Maintaining a central database on EC external assistance

Description: Currently there is no available local database on EC external assistance in Turkmenistan. The successive TANCU projects had developed over the years the IDEA database but this has not been in use for sometimes and it is not even installed. The IDEA system requires regular in-service training inputs to be maintained and is perceived as not being user friendly. The presentation and contents of information are also apparently not responsive to the local stakeholder information requirements. A central database therefore needs to be developed from scratch based on lessons learnt form previous projects and a clear identification of the type of information expected by local stakeholders. The TANCU project has just recently proposed to the National Co-ordinator a new language (DELPHI) and template for a database on EC assistance. The proposal will be reviewed by EHP and efforts and resources will be combined with TANCU to develop one only central database for EC assistance to be stored in the EHP.

Outputs:

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Project central information database on EC technical assistance operational and regularly updated

Library collecting publications prepared in the framework of EU financed actions is established and available for the wider public

Sub-activity 3.3.1-designing databaseSub-activity 3.3.2-collection and classification of documentationSub-activity 3.3.3-database installation/filing and retrieving proceduresSub-activity 3.3.4-establishing and managing a library for the wider public

5.4 ACTIVITY 4: LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS

Key issues

Experience shows that too much time and other resources are spent by new projects to set up functioning office facilities and recruit support staff in the inception phase. These resources could be used more efficiently if transitional logistical support is provided in-country and the projects are facilitated in their initial contacts with the project partners that, in accordance with the financing agreements, should provide appropriate office accommodation for the duration of the project but often are constrained to do so. In addition, projects often need transitional office support in the final month of implementation.

Expected results

Improved implementation of the Tacis/DCI programmes

Sub-activity 4.1 - Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects

Description: transitional accommodation will be provided including two dedicated working places equipped with two PCs and one printer, access to telephone line, copier, fax and scanner. Cost of paper and international telecommunications will be on the budget of the respective projects. The guest projects will also have access to other facilities such as database on interpreters/translators, car hire, private accommodation opportunities, computer and stationary suppliers. The EHP team will also assist with establishing contacts with project partners and other relevant stakeholders. Outputs:

Transitional office accommodation and facilities are provided for new projects on request

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Sub-activity 4.2 - Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects

Description: the EHP will propose to introduce weekly round-table meetings among project team leaders in which information on activity will be shared. Notes and minutes of the meetings will be prepared by the EHP co-ordinator. These will be made available, on request, to the EC task manager. Moreover, the EHP Co-ordinator will participate in all projects Steering Committee meetings and will prepare briefing notes on the meetings upon request of the EC task manager.

Outputs: Weekly round-table meetings of project team leaders Notes and minutes of the meetings available, on request,

to EC Task Manager Briefing notes on project Steering Committee meetings prepared

on request from EC Task Manager Sub-activity 4.2.1- organising round table meetings of team leadersSub-activity 4.2.2- participating in steering committee meetings

Sub-activity 4.3 - Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents

Description: the filing system will be established in electronic and printed forms. Main project documents will include: inception, progress, final reports; technical reports. Only the final (EC approved) versions of the reports will be filed. Electronic versions will be saved in pdf.format. The filing system will be structured by sector of intervention and a system of filing cards indicating project title, project number, start date/end date, project budget, year of the Action Programme, title and author of the report, file code/number, will be prepared to identify and locate the files. EU visibility guidelines will be applied to the formats of the reports filed.

Outputs: Filing system of main project documents established and regularly

updated

Sub-activity 4.3.1 – establishing filing systemSub-activity 4.3.2 - collecting and filing information from projects

Sub-activity 4.4 - Facilitating the solution of problems during project implementation

Description: there are a range of options for action that the EHP will consider taking, the choice depending on the nature of the problem that other projects may encounter during implementation. Types of facilitating actions, may include organising discussions and experts opinions and providing additional background information on specific

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issues; facilitating communication with local partner institutions and with the respective EC task manager; acting as mediator between conflicting parties (if there are such). Outputs

Technical problems on specific issues addressed Communication with local partner institutions and EC Task

Managerimproved

Conflicts between parties (if they arise) addressed and successfully mediated

Sub-activity 4.5 - If necessary, providing central support facilities for other EC programmes

Description: the EHP will provide central support facilities to the NTO including dedicated office space, access to telecommunications and office equipment throughout the duration of the project. Costs of telecommunications and stationery used by the NTO staff will be on the NTO budget. The location of the NTO in the premises of the EHP will contribute to enhance the visibility of EC programmes in the country and enhance their efficiency through better co-ordination and management of information. When necessary, transitional support facilities will also be provided to Policy Advice Programme (PAP) projects, IBPP, etc. Outputs:

Office accommodation and facilities are provided to the NTO staff throughout the duration of the project

If necessary, transitional office accommodation and facilities are provided to other programmes

Sub-activity 4.6 - Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects

Description: the office premises of the EHP will be refurbished and equipped and an official opening ceremony will be organised to raise public awareness of the Europa House as a focal point for information on EC assistance and co-ordination of EC-funded projects, with all the relevant logistical and professional capacity. Outputs:

Europa House is established and recognised by stakeholders as the single contact point for EC assistance to Turkmenistan

Sub-activity 4.6.1 - equipping and managing the officeSub-activity 4.6.2 - preparation and implementation of opening ceremony

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5.5 CONSTRAINTS, RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS

5.5.1 ConstraintsWe have identified two main constraints that might affect the operation of the EHP during the implementation phase, at least at an early stage. The first is related to obtaining, in a timely fashion, the necessary authorisations from the Ministry of Communications to install a satellite for high-speed internet communication. The second concerns the freedom of movement of the staff of the EHP in the regions, outside Ashgabat. The latter is indeed of crucial importance to the success of some of the planned activities, notably in the spheres of public information and situation analysis. In order to overcome these potential obstacles and to gain the necessary support from the GoT for the full implementation of the EHP planned activities, the project will build on the good cooperation already established with MFA during the inception phase by reinforcing the existing formal and informal communication links with this institution.

5.5.2 Risks and Assumptions (in addition to those identified by ToR and methodology & organisation)

Risks

The juridical status of the EHP (service status as all other technical assistance projects) becomes an obstacle to co-operation with MFA

Role of the EHP is not acknowledged in the ToRs of other Tacis/DCI projects, notably the right of the EHP to participate in other projects Steering Committees

The visibility of information on EC assistance is diminished by the non-co-ordinated setting up of concurrent databases (i.e. TANCU, UN databases)

Assumptions The GoT remains committed to further develop the partnership

with the EU The EU Member States continue to support the objectives of the

EHP A smooth and incremental transfer of relevant responsibilities

from the TANCU project to the EHP takes place Other EC-funded projects are ready to co-operate constructively

with the EHP

6. PROJECT PLANNING FOR THE NEXT PERIOD

(1 June 2008 – 31 August 2008)

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(See Annex 4. Plan of Operations for the Next Period (Form 1.6)

6.1 Activity 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS

Sub-activity 1.1 - Providing monthly background information

1.1.1- developing standard reporting form

Description: A standard template with headings reflecting the specific information needs identified by the ToRs for this sub-activity will be designed. The headings will comprise social-economic situation, with particular attention to the regions, legal framework and public administration structure and staffing, civil society development and human rights. A section with list of referenced sources of information will be attached to each report together with a short critical appraisal of each source. The template will be tested in the project period, its relevance assessed at the end of the second month and adjustments will be made, if necessary, based on development of priorities for information and suggestions from the EC Task Manager.

Outputs: standard form document designed, tested and reviewed

1.1.2 - developing system of information collection

Description: a range of instruments will be used to collect information, including internet, meetings, subscriptions to media outlets. Information from different sources will be cross-checked and inconsistencies identified and addressed.

Outputs: Guidelines of procedures for information collection defined and

implemented

1.1.3 - assessment and classification of information sources

Description: a rapid but extensive survey to identify available and potential sources (media, other institutions) of relevant information both at national and international level will be carried out. Sources will be classified by their relevance to the identified priority topics and marked for reliability, accuracy, independence.

Outputs: list of information sources identified and assessed for reliability,

accuracy, independence

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Information sources classified by relevance to the identified priority subjects

1.1.4 - report writing

Description: reports will be drafted by the Situation Analyst and their contents and wording reviewed and edited by the Co-ordinator before transmission to the Project Director for final review. To the extent possible, internationally accepted choice of wording for the relevant priority subjects will be applied.

Outputs: Monthly situation analysis report documents in English reviewed

and edited Quarterly situational assessment report documents in English

reviewed and edited

Sub-activity 1.2 - Providing, on EC Request, surveys and studies

Description: idem as in section 5.1 sub-activity 1.2 above

Outputs: idem as in section 5.1 sub-activity 1.2 above

Sub-activity 1.4 – Keeping a database in English

1.4.1 - designing database

Description: different software platforms will be assessed with particular attention to four main criteria: user friendliness, scope of interfaces with other database programmes, accessibility via internet, data safety. The range of platforms that will be reviewed will include DELPHI, the software programme suggested by the TANCU project. Parameters to define the categories of contents to be incorporated in the database will be identified in close co-ordination with the EC Task Manager. Optimally, they will be structured in line with the template of the situation analysis reports. Outputs of the database (formats for presentation of different pieces of information, database dissemination outputs, etc.) will also be identified and designed in close consultation with the EC Task Manager.

Outputs: Choice of software platform, parameters, formats, etc.

1.4.2 - planning and implementing regular reviews of information sources

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Description: the time frequency of reviews will be defined taking into account, whenever possible, at least for the media sources, the frequency of updates of the sources themselves. Modalities of the review processes will be agreed by the project team and formulated in written process guidelines.

Outputs: Time frequency of reviews defined Written review process guidelines formulated and implemented

1.4.3 - filling-in and disseminating information

Description: selection and input of various pieces of information for storage in the database will be managed by the Situation Analyst under the direct supervision of the Co-ordinator and the selection process will be informed by an assessment of the relevance and reliability of the information. A procedure for the input of data will be devised to ensure confidentiality and data protection. The frequency of updates will be determined by the frequency of the review process (1.4.2). The procedure for access to database contents and assignation of login passwords will be determined in close consultation with the EC Task Manager.

Outputs: Written process guidelines on input of data Procedure guidelines for access to database contents List of direct recipients of database information

6.2 ACTIVITY 2: SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC ASSISTANCE

Sub-activity 2.1 - Providing background analysis for CSPs, IPs, APs, ToRs

2.1.1 - collecting and translating background documentation

Description: background information will be collected from international organisations reports, publications, web-sites, on-going and past technical assistance projects documentation, which will supplement the list of information sources to be defined under sub-activity 1.1.3. All relevant information in Turkmen or Russian languages will be translated by the project in English.

Outputs: Analytical documents in electronic and printed forms collected Written translations in English language of analytical documents

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prepared

2.1.2 - preparing background notes on context and lessons learnt

Description: Summary background notes of main findings from the analysis of collected documentation will be prepared with annexed list of reference documents. A section on lesson learnt from other relevant projects will be included in the background notes.

Outputs: Written summary background notes on context prepared

Sub-activity 2.2 - Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions

2.2.1 – providing technical support

Description: Technical support will include collection and delivery of documentation with relevant background information and preparatory meetings with local stakeholders, if so requested.

Outputs: background documentation collected and delivered to EC

missions preparatory meetings with local stakeholders (if requested) briefing notes on preparatory meetings with local stakeholders

2.2.2 - providing logistical support

Description: Logistical support will notably include transport, booking of accommodation, interpretation, and dedicated office facilities within the Europa House project premises. For EC consultants, specific assistance will be provided by the EHP to facilitate entry visas procedures, projects registration with the Ministry for Economic Development, opening of projects bank accounts.

Outputs: Office and other logistical facilities provided to EC missions

2.2.3 - providing administrative support

Description: Administrative support will include preparation of meetings agendas, in close consultation with EC missions, as well as organisation of meetings. Outputs:

Agendas of meetings prepared, agreed and meetings organised for EC missions

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2.2.4 - participating in missions, if so requested

Description: if requested, members of the project team will participate in meetings of the EC missions with local stakeholders and prepare notes, minutes of the meetings.

Outputs: Notes, minutes of meetings prepared and delivered to EC missions

Sub-activity 2.3 - Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes

2.3.1 - establishing mechanisms for standardised, periodical reviews

Description: the frequency and format of the reviews will be defined with the aim not to increase the overall administrative load for the projects and to bring added value information. A standardised project review format will be elaborated jointly with the key projects information stakeholders, notably the EC Task Manager, TANCU and the ROM project. The agreed format will then be used by EHP to approach collection, processing and classification of information.

Outputs: Standardised format for periodical technical reviews agreed

with key projects information stakeholders

2.3.2 - review and classification of findings of technical reports

Description: technical reports collected from the Tacis/DCI projects will be analysed by the EHP team and key findings and recommendations classified in a separate, properly referenced electronic archive. The information will, depending on its particular relevance to each of the main stakeholders, be periodically disseminated to the EC Task Manager, ROM project and TANCU.

Outputs: key technical information by other projects analysed, catalogued and periodically disseminated to main projects information stakeholders

Sub-activity 2.4 – Translating key EC programmes and

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6.3 ACTIVITY 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY

Sub-activity 3.1 – Developing and implementing an information strategy

3.1.1 - designing and presenting a written information strategy for Ashgabat and the regions

Description: the information strategy should have two main aims: make EU programme activities known to the public and acknowledging the funding from the EU. The strategy will consist of two main activity components. The first is to facilitate the flows of information towards the various target groups. The second is to enhance the visibility of the information materials produced in the framework of EU assistance. Key target groups, dissemination instruments, tools to co-ordinate visibility efforts of on-going Tacis/DCI projects, main outputs, will be identified and defined in the strategy document. Outputs of the strategy will notably include a Visibility Aide Memoire for projects. Following approval by the EC Task Manager, the strategy will be presented in a round-table with the concerned projects teams. Outputs:

Information strategy document prepared, agreed with the EC Task Manager and presented to the projects.

Sub-activity3.2 - Producing tools for information

dissemination

3.2.1 - designing concept and implementing information tools with other Tacis/DCI projects

Description: the range of information dissemination tools that will be identified by the strategy should be based on a concept designed in consultation with other projects. Implementation of the specific information tools will also need information inputs from the concerned projects.

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Outputs: Concept document for information dissemination tools designed

in consultation with Tacis/DCI projects Information dissemination tools implemented in co-operation

with Tacis/DCI projects

3.2.2 - elaborating and regularly updating a list of public events, venues

Description: a list of public events and venues will be compiled and regularly updated by the EHP for dissemination to other projects. In order to provide this service in an effective way a network of regular contacts will have to be developed not only with the relevant departments of state and international institutions, but also with the management bodies of public venues. For the next project period such a list will be limited to the city of Ashgabat. In the future, it should be enlarged to the regions.

Outputs: Written list of public events and venues made available through

the EHP to Tacis/DCI projects and regularly updated.

3.2.3 - participating in public events and supporting other projects participation

Description: The EHP, notably the Co-ordinator, Deputy Co-ordinator and Information Expert, will participate in the range of public events taking place in Ashgabat and the regions to promote visibility of EC assistance. The EHP will also promote and facilitate the participation of other projects in relevant events through timely dissemination of information and, if appropriate, logistical support.

Outputs: EHP and other Tacis/DCI participated in relevant public events to

promote visibility of EC assistance

6.4 ACTIVITY 4: LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS

Sub-activity 4.1 - Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects



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Sub-activity 4.2 – Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects



Sub-activity 4.3 - Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents

4.1.1 - establishing filing system

Description: only the final and approved versions of the main projects documents (inception, progress, final reports, technical reports) will be filed-structured by sectors of interventions and Action Programmes years-in both electronic and paper versions with correspondent reference numbers. A library card system for the location of the files will be elaborated. The paper archive of the project documents will be accommodated in shelves to be located in the library room. A working station equipped with PC, also located in the library room, will give access to the electronic archive.

Outputs: Structure and tools of the filing system designed and dedicated

support equipment installed

4.3.2 - collecting and filing information from projects

Description: a schedule based on projects reporting deadlines will be elaborated to serve as the main time framework for the systematic collection of project documents. The participation of the EHP to other projects Steering Committees will also facilitate collection of the relevant documents. Moreover informal working contacts will be established with other projects as a habit to facilitate regular exchange of information and documents.

Outputs: Documents from other projects systematically collected and filed

Sub-activity 4.4 – Facilitating the solution of problems during projects implementation



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Sub-activity 4.5 - If necessary, providing central

support facilities for other EC programmes



Sub-activity 4.6 - Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects

4.6.1 - equipping and managing the office

Description: this will be an on-going activity throughout the project duration (see also description in section 5.5 for sub-activity 4.6).

Outputs: project office equipped and operational

4.6.2 - preparation and implementation of opening ceremony

Description: an official opening ceremony will be organised to raise public awareness of the Europa House as a focal point for information on EC assistance and co-ordination of EC-funded projects.

Outputs: official opening ceremony to raise awareness of the Europa

House is implemented

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Annex 2 Form 2.2: Project Progress Report

Project title: Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan – “Europa House”

Project Number:EuropeAid/125521/C/SER/MULTI/Lot 1

Country: Turkmenistan

Page:1/3

Planning period:01/03/2008 - 31/05/2008 Prepared on: 30/05/2008 EC Consultant: ABG GmbhProject objectives :1) To increase knowledge and visibility of EC-EU programmes and policies with the Turkmen stakeholders. 2) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of technical assistance funded by the Commission in Turkmenistan.No MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. SITUATION ANALYSIS2008 PERSONNEL

1 2 3 Key Experts Non-key Experts

EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL OTHER

1.1 Providing monthly background information

1.1.1 Developing standard reporting form 1 p/d 2 p/d1.1.2 Developing system for information collection 5 p/d 10 p/d1.1.3 Assessment and classification of information sources 6 p/d 19 p/d

1.1.4 Report writing 6 p/d 21 p/d1.2 Providing, on EC request, surveys and studies

1.3 Providing information about developments in regions

1.3.1 Analysis of government structure/staffing

1.3.2 Analysis of social-economic situation 6p/d

1.4 Keeping a database in English

1.4.1 Designing database 1.4.2 Planning and implementing regular reviews of information sources

2 p/d 5 p/d

1.4.3 Filing-in and disseminating information2. SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC

ASSISTANCE2.1 Providing background analysis for CSPs, IPs, Aps, ToRs.

2.1.1 Collecting and translating background documentation 23 p/d

Project title: Implementation and Management Support Office in Project Number: Country: Page:

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Turkmenistan – “Europa House” EuropeAid/125521/C/SER/MULTI/Lot 1 Turkmenistan 2/3Planning period :01/03/2008 - 31/05/2008 Prepared on: 30/05/2008 EC Consultant: ABG GmbhProject objectives:1) To increase knowledge and visibility of EC-EU programmes and policies with the Turkmen stakeholders. 2) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of technical assistance funded by the Commission in Turkmenistan.No MAIN ACTIVITIES

2008 PERSONNEL1 2 3 Key Experts Non-key

ExpertsEQUIPMENT &

MATERIAL OTHER

2.1.2 Preparing background notes on context and lessons learnt

4 p/d

2.2 Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions

2.2.1 Providing technical support 10 p/d2.2.2 Providing logistical support 10 p/d Furniture/Office

equipment/Computer equipment

Incidental

2.2.3 Providing administrative support 10 p/d2.2.4 Participating in missions, if so requested 10 p/d

2.3 Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes

2.3.1 Establishing mechanism for standardised, periodical reviews

3 p/d

2.3.2 Review and classification of findings of technical reports

7 p/d

2.4 Translating key EC programmes and project documents 32 p/d

3. IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY3.1 Developing and implementing an information strategy

3.1.1 Designing and presenting a written information strategy for Ashgabat and the regions

10 p/d

3.1.2 Implementing the information strategy 5 p/d

3.2 Producing tools for information dissemination

3.2.1 Designing concept and implementing information tools with other Tacis/DCI projects

15 p/d Incidental




Page:3/3

Planning period :01/03/2008 - 31/05/2008 Prepared on: 30/05/2008 EC Consultant: ABG Gmbh

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Project objectives:1) To increase knowledge and visibility of EC-EU programmes and policies with the Turkmen stakeholders. 2) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of technical assistance funded by the Commission in Turkmenistan.No MAIN ACTIVITIES


ExpertsEQUIPMENT &

MATERIAL OTHER

3.2.2 Elaborating and regularly updating a list of public venues and events

15 p/d

3.2.3 Participating in public events and supporting other projects participation

8 p/d Incidental

4. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS4.1 Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects. Furniture/Office


Incidental

4.2 Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects.

4 p/d

4.3 Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents

4.3.1 Establishing the filing system 6 p/d Incidental 4.3.2 Collecting and filing information from projects 8 p/d

4.4 Facilitating the solution of problems during projects implementation

6 p/d

4.5 If necessary, providing central support facilities for other EC programmes.

4.6 Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects

4.6.1 Equipping and managing office 12 p/d Furniture/Office equipment/Computer

equipment Incidental

4.6.2 Preparation and implementation of opening ceremony 12 p/d Furniture/Office equipment/Computer equipment

Incidental

TOTAL 119 174

Annex 3 FORM 2.3 : RESOURCE UTILISATION REPORT

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Country: Turkmenistan Page:1/1

Planning period :01/03/2008 - 31/05/2008 Prepared on: 30/05/2008 EC Consultant: ABG GmbhProject objectives:1) To increase knowledge and visibility of EC-EU programmes and policies with the Turkmen stakeholders. 2) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of technical assistance funded by the Commission in TurkmenistanRESOURCES/INPUTS TOTAL PLANNED PERIOD PLANNED PERIOD REALISED TOTAL REALISED AVAILABLE

FOR REMAINDER

PERSONNEL

Key experts:-Co-ordinator-Deputy co-ordinator

Non-key experts:-Situation analyst-Information officer-Translator/interpreter

Short term experts :- ICT

200 p/d200 p/d

200 p/d200 p/d 200 p/d

22 p/d

62 p/d62 p/d

51 p/d51 p/d50 p/d

58 p/d61 p/d

63 p/d56 p/d55 p/d

80 p/d91 p/d

63 p/d56 p/d55 p/d

120 p/d109 p/d

137 p/d144 p/d145 p/d

Sub-total 1022 p/d 276 p/d 293 p/d 345 p/d 655 p/d

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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

Personnel computersUPSSoftware "windows" packageLaser printersPhotocopierScannerSafeDesksShelvesMeeting/library tablesFlipchartLCD projectorScreenRefrigeratorFaxBinderTelephone unitsTelephone switchboardSatellite dish (incl. accessories)

888311112123111111611

88831111183100111611

88831111183100010001

88831111183100010001

0000000140011101610

Sub-total 71 64 55 55 16

OTHER INPUTS

Incidental 100

Sub-total 100

TOTAL 1193

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Annex 4 Form 2.4: Output performance reportProject title :Implementation and Management Support Office in Turkmenistan-“Europa House”

Project nr :EuropeAid/125521/C/SER/MULTI/Lot 1

Country : Turkmenistan Page : 1/1

Prepared on : 30/05/2008 EC Consultant: ABG Gmbh

Output results Deviation original plan+ or - %

Reason for deviation Comment on constraints & assumptions

1.1(a) monthly situation analysis report documents in English approved by EC task manager

0 %

1.2 background surveys and study reports on specific topics, upon request by the EC

-100% No requests were received by the EC

1.3 background information on situational developments in the regions

+ 50% Though this activity was not originally planned for the reporting period, some information about socio-economic developments in the velayats became accessible through both official and independent web-sites. This information was analysed and processed in the March and April situation analysis reports (output result 1.1).

The original assumption of access to relevant information sources was verified.

1.4 database installed, regularly updated and made accessible by internet to the EC

-25% The development of the database requires specific inputs from an IT web-site designer. Only one IT specialist has been identified in Ashgabat which meets the professional requirements to do the job. However, he is only available from early June to start the technical design

The project should receive authorisation from five government institutions to install the satellite communication links necessary for the operability of the database on internet. As of end May three out of the five authorisations were received by the project.

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2.1 background analysis reports tailored to address the needs related to the preparation of AP 2008 and ToRs for AP 2007 and AP 2008

0%

2.2 EC missions and consultants are assisted and results are followed-up

0%

2.3 regularly updated and classified technical information on on-going projects accessible to the EC officials and, on request, to the ROM projects

0%

2.4 timely and high quality translations of EC programme and project documents in both Turkmen and Russian languages

0%

3.1(a) information strategy document prepared , agreed with EC task manager and presented to the projects(c) seminars, round-tables including in the regions

-25 %

+25 %

Draft document prepared but still to be submitted to the EC task manager.Though no seminars, round-tables were originally planned for the project period two public events were carried out including a round-table on “Construction of the European Union: History and Institutions” and a public celebration for Europe Day.

3.2 (c) leaflets and press releases on EC-funded projects activity in English, Russian and Turkmen languages

0%

4.1 transitional office accommodation and facilities are provided for new projects on requests

0%

4.2(a) weekly roundtable meetings of project team leaders (b) notes and minutes of the meetings available, on request, to EC task manager(c) briefing notes on project SC meetings prepared on request from EC task manager

-50%0%

0%

Due to the very limited number of Tacis projects (2) under implementation the preferred approach has been to hold separate periodical meetings with each project. A FWC under the PAP also started implementation in the last week of May and two meetings were held in that week with the international advisors. A more structured approach with regular weekly round-table meetings will be initiated in June and will involve also the small grant agreement with the Deaf and Blind Society.

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4.3 filing system of main project documents established and regularly updated

0%

4.4 (a) technical problems on specific issues addressed (b) communication with local partner institutions and EC task manager improved(c) conflicts between parties (if they arise) addressed and successfully mediated

0%0%

0%

4.5(a) office accommodation and facilities are provided to the NTO staff throughout the duration of the project

(b) if necessary, transitional office accommodation and facilities are provided to other programmes

-50%

-50%

Furnished office accommodation and office equipment have been made available to the NTO. However, telecommunication facilities, including fixed phone lines are yet to be installed pending the finalisation of the rental agreement between the Europa House Project and the state-owned Hotel Mizan which manages the office premises. The NTO staff has yet to relocate in the premises of the Europa House pending instructions from the EC Programme Manager for TEMPUS.

Two dedicated and equipped workplaces have been established. Telecommunication facilities not yet installed (idem as above).

4.6 Europa House is established and recognised by stakeholders as the single contact point for EC assistance to Turkmenistan

0%

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Annex 5 Form 1.6: Plan of operation for the next reporting period




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1. SITUATION ANALYSIS2008 PERSONNEL

1 2 3 Key Experts Non-key Experts

EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL OTHER

1.1 Providing monthly background information1.1.4 Report writing 6 p/d 15 p/d

1.2 Providing, on EC request, surveys and studies 3 p/d 9 p/d Incidental1.3 Providing information about developments in regions

1.3.1 Analysis of government structure/staffing 15 p/d Incidental1.3.2 Analysis of social-economic situation 9 p/d Incidental

1.4 Keeping a database in English

1.4.1 Designing database 11 p/d Computer Equipment

1.4.2 Planning and implementing regular reviews of information sources

6 p/d

1.4.3 Filing-in and disseminating information 10 p/d2. SUPPORT TO THE COMMISSION IN PLANNING EC

ASSISTANCE2.1 Providing background analysis for CSPs, IPs, APs, ToRs.

2.1.1 Collecting and translating background documentation 23 p/d

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ExpertsEQUIPMENT &

MATERIAL OTHER

2.1.2 Preparing background notes on context and lessons learnt

2.2 Supporting the Commission in preparation of missions 7 p/d 6 p/d Furniture/Office equipment/Compute

r equipmentIncidental

2.2.1 Providing technical support2.2.2 Providing logistical support

2.2.3 Providing administrative support2.2.4 Participating in missions, if so requested

2.3 Providing technical reviews of projects and programmes 8 p/d Incidental2.3.1 Establishing mechanism for standardised, periodical reviews

2.3.2 Review and classification of findings of technical reports

2.4 Translating key EC programmes and project documents 11 p/d 31 p/d

3. IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION STRATEGY3.1 Developing and implementing an information strategy 5 p/d 26 p/d Incidental 3.1.1 Designing and presenting a written information

strategy for Ashgabat and the regions3.2 Producing tools for information dissemination 7 p/d 22 p/d

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ExpertsEQUIPMENT &

MATERIAL OTHER

3.2.2 Elaborating and regularly updating a list of public venues and events Incidental

3.2.3 Participating in public events and supporting other projects participation

3.3 Maintaining a central database on EC external assistance 3.3.1 designing database 3.3.2 collection and classification of documentation 3.3.3 database installation/filing and retrieving procedures 3.3.4 establishing and managing a library for the wider public

4. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO EC PROJECTS 4.1 Providing transitional facilities to the Tacis/DCI projects. 3 p/d Furniture/Office


Incidental

4.2 Providing, on TM request, information on on-going projects. 7 p/d 4.3 Maintaining a filing system of the main project documents 5 p/d

4.3.1 Establishing filing system

4.3.2 Collecting and filing information from projects

4.4 Facilitating the solution of problems during projects implementation

5 p/d

4.5 If necessary, providing central support facilities for other EC programmes.

3 p/d Furniture/Office equipment/Computer

equipmentIncidental

4.6 Europa House will be a single contact point for EC projects 33 p/d Furniture/Office equipment/Computer

equipmentIncidental

4.6.1 Equipping and managing office

4.6.2 Preparation and implementation of opening ceremony

TOTAL 124 152

Annex 7 Updated List of ongoing and planned EC funded projects in Turkmenistan (May 2008)

№ Project Title/TACIS AP/Funding Year

Contract Number

Recipient Organization EU Contractor Project Life Registration Period Budgetin Euro

EU TACIS Tempus Projects1. National Tempus Office National Tempus Office European

Commission01.07.200530.06.2008

12.04.200730.06.2007

91 730

2. Development of Agricultural Education in Turkmenistan in Cooperation with European University

CD_JEP-25064-2004

Turkmen Agriicultural University named after S.A.Niyazow; Green School for young farmers

University of Cordoba

Spain

3 years 25.01.200725.07.2007

530.000

3. Tourism & Environment Training Center for Turkmenistan

JEP-24125-2003 State Committee of Turkmenistan for Tourism & Sport

Bournemouth University Poole

UK

3 years 01.10.200401.10.2007

260.000

4. Development of Study Programme in Environment Protection and Rational Use of Water Resources

CD_JEP-25239-2004

TurkmenPolytechnic Institute

The Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm Sweden

2 years 01.09.200531.08.2007

253.556

5. Inter-University Knowledge Management

CD_JEP-26249-2005

Turkmen: Institute of National Economy; State University; Transport&Comunication

Polytechnic University of

Catalonia BarcelonaSpain

3 years 01.09.200631.12.2007

470.084

6. Euro-Turkmen Centre of additional Education for Interbranch professional qualification in Oil and Gas sector

JEP-26149-2005 Turkmen Polytechnic Institute Fachhochschule des MITTELSTANDS

BielefeldGermany

3 years 493.442

7. Innovative Education for Sustainable Agro-Industrial and Rural development in Turkmenistan

CD_JEP-26156-2005

Turkmen Agriicultural University named after S.A.Niyazow; Green School for young farmers; Oyikly (Ashgabat,TM)

University of Cordoba

Spain

3 years 01.09.200631.12.2007

500.000

8. Developing Short Courses at the Tourism and Environment Training Center for Turkmenistan

SCM-T022A06-2006

National Institute for Sport & Tourism

Bournemouth University

Edinburgh UK

1 year 93.510

9. Trainer Training in English for Specific Purposes

SCM-T073A06-2006

Turkmen National Institute of World Languages after D.Azadi; Polytechnic Institute; Institute of Transport& Communication; State Geological Research Institute; “Kuwwat”

Heriot – Watt UniversityEdinburgh

UK

1 year 135.550

Association10. BULD - Better University Industry

Links Development»SM_SCM-

T052B05-2005Turkmen: Institute of National Economy; University after Magtymguly; Institute of Transport& Communication; Power Engineering Institute; Ministry of Education

National Polytechnic Institute ofGrenoble

France

1 year 15.05.200614.08.2007

112,315. 72

11. International Quality Standards In Learning-Teaching Processes In Higher Education

SM_SCM-038B05-2005

Turkmen State University named after Magtymgouly

Polytechnic University of

Catalonia BarcelonaSpain

126.337

12. INDUTECH- Developing new approaches for work industry at Turkmen engineering universities

SM_SCM-T049B05-2005

Turkmen State Power Engineering Institute

The Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm Sweden

1 year 114.440

13. Online Learning and Resource Training

JEP-27288-2006

1. Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages2. Turkmen State Institute of

Transport and Communication

3. Turkmenistan Airlines Agency

4. Turkmenbashi International Sea Port

Heriot – Watt UniversityEdinburgh

UK

2 years2007 - 2009

To start 248,720.00

TACIS CENTRAL ASIA ACTON PROGRAMME 2005 – TRACK 2: Regional Support for Programmes Implemented at National Level1. Support to further economic reforms

and sustainable agricultural development in Turkmenistan

Ministry of FinanceMinistry of Agriculture

2 years To start early 2008 2000.000

2. Tempus Programme III 2.000.0003. TA to NCUs (TANCU) 400.0004. Policy Advice Programme (PAP):

a) ongoing “Legal Reform Development: International Arbitration Law”;

b) proposed “Standards and Certification Development”;

c) proposed “Science, Technology, Education Standards Development”

Transtec SA (BE)

Ministry of JusticeLegal faculty, Turkmen State

University after Magtymgouly;

“TurkmenStandartlary” Main State Service;

Supreme Council for Science and Technology under the President of Turkmenistan

August 2007 – July 2008 196,158,00

165.000

155,000TACIS CENTRAL ASIA ACTON PROGRAMME 2005 –TRACK 1: Regional Cooperation

1. Support to Regional Environmental Centers (CAREC)

1.500.000

2. Strengthening Regional Energy Cooperation in Central Asia

5.000.000

TACIS CENTRAL ASIA ACTON PROGRAMME 2006 – TRACK 1: Regional Cooperation1. Justice, Freedom &Security:

Support to Interpol Offices in 5 CA countries

3.000.000

2. Transport: International Logistical Centers/Nodes Network in Central Asia

2000.000

3. Energy:Enhancement of Environmental Protection Measures in Oil/Gas Industry of Central Asia

5.000.000

4. Evaluation and Audit Facility 1.000.000TACIS CENTRAL ASIA ACTON PROGRAMME 2006 – TRACK 2: Regional Support for Programmes Implemented at National Level

1. Support to economic reform and sustainable agricultural and rural development in Turkmenistan

3.500.000

REGIONAL EU TACIS TRACECA Programme Projects1. RAP 2003:

Navigational Channel for Turkmenbashi Port

Turkmen Maritime & River Lines

Royal Haskoning (NL)

15.05.2006 –December

2007

499,500

2. RAP 2005 for CA:Analysis and Forecasting of Traffic Flows for TRACECA countries and Interregional Transport Integration

24 months 3.200.000

3. RAP 2006:Motorways of the Sea for the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

2.500.000

4. Training in Civil Aviation administration and the personnel involved in the air transportation

2.000.000

EU TACIS Projects in OFFICIAL STATISTICS1. AP 2003 for Central Asia:

Reform of Official Statistics -Statistics 9 at KZ,KG, TJ,TM and UZ (2 project components: TA and equipment supply)

2006/117-833 “TurkmenMilli Hasabat” National Institute of

Statistics

Sogetti Luxembourg SA (LU)

11.08.2006-December

2007

Total:1.181.900.00For Turkmenistan:

TA – € 182.200 Supplies-

€ 60.377.522. CENTRAL ASIA AP 2005 –Track

2:Support to further development of National Statistics

750.000

REGIONAL EU TACIS INOGATE Projects1. RAP 2003

Development of Maintenance Excellence in NIS Gas Companies (TA and IT equipment supply &training contracts)

2004/082062 “TurkmenGas ” State Concern

TA: Fichter GmbH and Co KG (DE)IT equipment supply and training:Infor Global Solution Datastream (FR)

02.02.2005 –December

2007

TA: 1.500.000

IT equipment & training (503.503)

2. CENTRAL ASIA AP 2005 –Track 1: Strengthening Regional Energy Cooperation in Central Asia

5.000.000

EU Funded Regional Environmental Projects1. RAP 2004:

Caspian Water Quality Monitoring and Action Plan for Areas of Pollution Concern at AZ, KZ, RF and TM

2005/109-244 Ministry of Nature Protection Consortium leaded by DHV B.V (NL)

27.11.2006- 27.05.2009

1.259.250.00

2. AP 2004 for Central Asia: Strengthening Public Participation and Civil society support to implementation of Aaarhus Convention

Ministry of Nature Protection ERMhas started

1.500.000

3. RAP 2006:Suport to Kyoto Protocol Implementation

5.000.000

CENTRAL ASIA ACTION PROGRAMME 2007 - TURKMENISTAN1. Institutional Strengthening and Policy

Support Facility48 months (the

whole Programme)

2.500.000

2. Strengthening the National Capacity of Turkmenistan to Promote and Protect Human Rights

24 months 2.000.000

3 Support to Modernization of the Education System in Turkmenistan

48 months 1.500.000

REGIONAL ACTION PROGRAME 2007 for CENTRAL ASIA1. Central Asia Invest 48 months 5.000.0002. Erasmus Mundus External

Cooperation Up to 42 months

4.400.000 per year for 5 CA States

3. Tempus IV – Central Asia Annual Calls for proposals 2007/2008-

5.000.000 per year for 5 CA States

2013EC Thematic Budget Lines: Decentralized Cooperation

1. Promoting employment opportunities for hearing-impaired people in Turkmenistan

DSB contract № 124-519

Turkmen Deaf &Blind Society

Implementation in partnership with UNDP Ashgabat Office

22 monthsDecember

2006-October 2008

Total project budget: 175546

EC grant amounts to € 100.000

Current BOMCA Programme Projects in Turkmenistan1. BOMCA 4:

Border Management in CA (Phase 4)

January – September

2007

70.731 US D

1. BOMCA 5:Border Management in CA (Phase 5)

January- November

2007

891.115 US Dollars

2. BOMCA 5:Construction of Kunyaurgench border crossing point

500.000 Euro

1. BOMCA 6:Construction of Kunyaurgench border crossing point

700.000 Euros

Current CADAP Programme Projects in Turkmenistan1. CADAP 3:

Drug Control Programme in CA (Phase 3)

January – October 2007

370.246 US D

CADAP 4: Pending EC funding approval

1. “Drug Abuse Monitoring System” -‘-2. “Prevention in Prison” -‘-3. “Drug Profiling at Airports” -‘-4. “Drug Prevention Campaign in the

Media”-‘-

REGIONAL BOMCA PROGRAMME TIMEFRAME & BUDGET In EURO

1. BOMCA -4 2004 -2007 8 Mio 584.0002. BOMCA- 5 November

2005- December

2007

4 Mio 620.00

3. BOMCA - 6 December 2007 –

December 2009

6 Mio 600.000

REGIONAL CADAP PROGRAMME TIMEFRAME & BUDGET1. CADAP - 3 November

2005-3 Mio 300.000

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