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Developing Environmental Information Systems in SEE Countries – REReP 1.8 Wrap-up Workshop June 19-20 SOFIA, BULGARIA. JEROME SIMPSON The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe JSimpson@rec.org. Workshop Goals. • Demonstrate progress, exchange experience
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Developing Environmental Information Systems in SEE Countries – REReP 1.8Wrap-up WorkshopJune 19-20 SOFIA, BULGARIA JEROME SIMPSON The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe JSimpson@rec.org
Workshop Goals • • Demonstrate progress, exchange experience • • Review lessons learned, discuss future priorities • • Offer hands-on training, capacity building • • Link to the Electronic Tools Task Force, other international initiatives (eEurope) • And finish the project on a positive note!
Agenda • Opening Session: Around the region, summary of progress from each country • Exhibition/Poster session: informal opportunity for all participants to interactively view progress in each SEE country • Project evaluation: lessons learned and future directions based on SWOT analysis by project key players • Training sessions: two hands-on practical 180 min training sessions based on your interests (theoretical and practical sessions) • Commenting sessions/tutorials: on project summary report • Excursion to EEA & Rila Monastery
Summary of Progress • Summary Report • Disbursements • Workshop Preparation • Project Website: http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/REReP/InformationSystems/& Summary Report:http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/REReP/InformationSystems/Summary.html
Project Goals • The goals are to assist in improving the management and dissemination of environmental information for the benefit of SEE government institutions and citizens • This is achieved through supporting the development of the “national environmental information system”
Future Priorities • Legal Frameworks • Capacity Building • Technological Infrastructure • Demo Projects & International Cooperation • Services & Products • Local Consultations