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COMPONENT 2: DATA CONTENT CREATION

Improve the availability of critical data and metadata in IABIN through the development of the Catalog and thematic networks. Includes capacity building, grants, and quality control mechanisms.

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COMPONENT 2: DATA CONTENT CREATION

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  1. COMPONENT 2: DATA CONTENT CREATION IABIN GEF Project __________________ April 8, 2005 Panamá República de Panamá

  2. DATA CONTENT CREATION • Objective Improve the availability of critical data and metadata in IABIN

  3. SUB-COMPONENTS • IABIN Catalog • Specimens Thematic Network • Species Thematic Network • Ecosystems Thematic Network • Invasive Species Thematic Network • Protected Areas Thematic Network • Pollinators Thematic Network

  4. CATALOG and TNs MAIN ACTIVITIES • Develop their section of the formal Content Development Program • Identify metadata (Catalog) and data (TNs) gaps • Carry out training sessions on the use of metadata and data creation tools • Provide grants to institutions with high quality metadata and data to support institutional efforst to make data available through the network • Metadata and data quality control

  5. CATALOG YEAR 1 WORK PLAN IABIN Secretariat jointly with the Catalog Coordinating Institution: • Develop the Catalog section of the Content Development Program, including identifying metadata gaps • Elaborate a Capacity Building Plan and develop training • Ellaborate a Matching Grants Plan • Ellaborate a Metadata Quality Control Plan

  6. INVASIVE SPECIES TN YEAR 1 WORK PLAN • Develop the I3N section of the formal Content Development Program • Identify data gaps • Assess capacity building needs • Ellaborate capacity building plan • Develop a matching grant plan • Develpp a Plan to develop Invasive Species data quality control mechanism

  7. POLLINATORS, SPECIES, SPECIMENS, PROTECTED AREAS AND ECOSYSTEMS TNs YEAR 1 WORK PLAN • No activities planned for Year 1

  8. PRODUCTS FOR YEAR 1 • Assessment of current/potential capacity building needs of I3N and Catalog participants • Capacity building plans for Catalog and I3N • Preparation of first I3N training workshop to be conducted in 2006 • Matching Grants Plans for I3N and Catalog • Award of 1 or 2 grants under each Catalog and I3N • Plans for developing a Quality Control Mechanism for I3N and Catalog

  9. SecretariatIván Valdespino, Executive Directorivaldespino@iabin.netRita Besana, Data Content Managerrbesana@iabin.netBoris Ramírez, Thematic Networks Coord. bramirez@iabin.netCiudad del Saber, Edificio 801, Clayton, República de PanamáTelephones: +507 317-1993 and 317-1994 Fax: +507 317-1992 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PREGUNTAS O COMENTARIOS

  10. Selection Criteria for training and grants • Linkage to IABIN`s thematic priorities • Available cofinancing • Availability of qualified personnel • Relevance to multiple countries • Commitment to IABIN standards and protocols • Impact of filling data gaps • Relevance for conservation and sustainable use • Commitment to public access • Sub-regional balance

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