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Annual Progress Report Environmental Sector Programme ESP Annual Progress and Financial Report Reporting period: January 2005 to December 2005

National partner(s): Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency EEAA

Contact details: 30 Misr Helwan Road

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Fatma Abou Shouk

Telephone no. and e-mail address: (202)-5256443 www.esp-egypt.com [email protected]

Components: Implementing agency, contact details, component manager

Support to Decentralised Environmental Management SDEM

EEAA, Dr. Ali Abou Sedera

Achieving Compliance in Industry ACI Federation of Egyptian Industries FEI, Eng. Ahmed Kamal

Starting date: 1 January 2003 Earlier reports: ESP Annual Report for 2003, 2004, Semi Annual report for 2005.

Expected completion date: 31 December 2008


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List of Abbreviations

ACI Achieving (Cost Effective) Compliance in Industry

AMG Aid Management Guidlines

ASR Annual Sector Review

ASRA Annual Sector Review Agreement

CC Coordination Committee

CDBA Central Department of Branches Affairs

CDECA Central Department for Environmental Communication Affairs

CEM Communication for Environmental Management

CEO Chief Executive Officer

CP Cleaner Production

CSC Component Steering Committee

CTA Chief Technical Advisor

Danida Danish International Development Assistance

DEM Decentralised Environmental Management

DKK Danish currency (Kroner)

ECO Environmental Compliance Office

EEAA Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency

EEPP Egyptian Environmental Policy & Planning

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EIC Environmental Information Center

EIMP Environmental Information and Monitoring Programme

EMA Environment Management Adviser

EMG Environmental Management in the Governorates

EMS Environmental Management System

EMU Environmental Management Unit

EPF Environmental Protection Fund

ESP Environmental Sector Programme

ESPS Environmental Sector Programme Support


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FEI Federation of Egyptian Industries

GEAP Governorate Environmental Action Plan

GOE Government of Egypt

IR Inception Review

IT Information Technology

JASR Joint Annual Sector Review

JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency

KIMA Kima Fertilizer and Ferrosilicon Plant

LE Egyptian Pounds

LFA Logical Framework Approach

MFA Ministry of Forign Affairs

MoLD Ministry of Local Development

MSEA Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs

NEAP National Environmental Action Plan

NGO Non Governmental Organisation

PCC Programme Coordination Committee

PD Programme Document, Project Document

PMU Programme Management Unit

RBO Regional Branch Office of EEAA

RDE Royal Danish Embassy

RT Review Team

SC Steering Committee

SPS Sector Program Support

TA Technical Assistance

TNA Training Needs Assessment

TOR Terms of Reference

USAID United States Agency for International Development

WP Work Plan (annual)


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1. Introduction The Environmental Sector Programme ESP’s annual report covers the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005. This annual progress report follows the Danida Aid Management Guidelines (AMG) published in August 2003. This report is concisely describing the progress that was achieved in the year 2005. The first part of the report is a descriptive overview of the ESP Programme while the second part consists of tables with the details about the progress, major deviations and the outstanding issues that need guidance from the Steering Committee. The ESP Programme started in September 2001. The ESP’s development objective is “to contribute to the efforts of the Egyptian government to achieve its environmental objectives with particular regard to improving environmental conditions, developing environmental management capacity of institutions which can support communities in maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment and providing frameworks for compliance with environmental regulations”. 2. ESP Overview The ESP Programme is implemented through the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency EEAA. The partners that the ESP is working with are EEAA, 3 RBOs, FEI and 18 governorates in 2005, 14 governorates in 2006 in particularly Aswan and Beni Suef governorates. During the year 2005, the ESP program in general has made progress in a satisfactory way. Capacity was built in a number of RBOs and governorates as well as in the ECO office in FEI resulting in substantial increase in project implementations. Approximately 6 million DKK have been spent on projects implementation in 2004 while 17 million DKK have been spent in 2005.

ESP Capacity Building and Projects along the years

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10 15 20 25 30 35 40

2005 2006 2007 2008

Millions DKK ESP Budget for Project

ESP Budget for Capacity Building


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It is clear from the graph that the ESP budget for projects increases while the ESP budget for capacity building decreases along the life time of the ESP programme. The programme has focused during the first half year on the reshaping process. After the reshaping, the ESP programme is now consisting of two components; Support to decentralized environmental management SDEM component and the Achieving Compliance in Industry ACI component which supports the cleaner production. The SDEM component is an umbrella component that consists of three sub-components; EMG, DEM and EMUs. The ACI component structure and scope of work did not change in principle. Chemical sector and energy activities are now included in the scope of work of the component within the same budget framework. The Programme Support Unit PSU has been changed into a Programme Management Unit PMU which is supporting EPF and EEAA on the strategic level. The ESP PCC held on the 22nd of August 2005, endorsed the adjusted ESP programme document as well as the ESP budget till the end of the programme in 2008. During the year 2005, two missions from Danida Copenhagen took place. Reshaping mission Missions for the reshaping process took place in January and February 2005. The result of the reshaping process was a proposal for an adjusted ESP Programme document and a new SDEM component description. The two documents were endorsed in the PCC held in August 2005. A total of 179 million DKK has been allocated from Danida to ESP till the end of the programme. Sector Review Mission A Joint Sector Review took place in April- May. The sector review recommended endorsing the reshaping in the next PCC meeting. The review has presented an Aid Memoire that was signed by the Danish Ambassador and the CEO of EEAA. The ESP has closely followed the process action plan that was agreed upon. The table below is showing the progress in each item of the process action plan. All the tasks have been fulfilled. Time Task Responsible Status End of May 2005

Comments to adjusted ESP programme document and SDEM component description

GoE, RDE, ESP

PMU held a workshop and initiated several meetings to present the documents and get feed back from components and EEAA. Comments which were received after the dead line will be attached to the Programme document.


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1 June 2005

Endorsement of Aide Memoire, Joint Review of Reshaped ESP, May 2005

ESP Steering Committee

Done in PCC August 2005.

15 June 2005

Finalisation of programme document and SDEM component description

RDE Done.

1 July 2005 Endorsement of Reshaped ESP

EEAA, RDE Done.

1 July 2005 SDEM steering committee established

EEAA Done.

1 July 2005 Extension of the position for ESP National Coordinator

EEAA, ESP Done.

1 July 2005 Extension of Danida Advisers’ contracts

EEAA, RDE, Danida Copenhagen

Done.

1 June 2005

Starting of support from ESP to development of EPF business plan

EPF, ESP Done. An institutional context report has been formulated. An independent EPF business plan is under development.

1 July 2005 Description of support to EPF if relevant

EPF, ESP Description of support to EPF is done but decision for implementation depends on the completion of the business plan and depends also on a EEAA decision on the future of the EPF

September 2005

High Level Consultations

GoE, Danida

Done in October 2005.

There was a remaining item from the process action plan of the review mission that took place in October 2004 which was not mentioned in the above mentioned process action plan. This item was a tentative plan for a sector review in February 2006. The ESP management has decided in December 2005 to postpone this review since the timing was not convenient for the ESP. It is for the PCC to endorse the ESP management decision.


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High Level consultation A high level consultation mission took place from 10-12 October 2005. The consultation endorsed the recommendations of the Sector review and the recommendations of the August PCC. A reshaped ESP with a total budget of 179 million DKK (excluding local contribution) was ready for implementation. The RDE has granted an extra fund of 5.7 million DKK in November 2005. The total ESP budget is 184.7 million DKK. 3. Progress in relation to programme objectives According to the reshaping process and the ESP adjusted programme document, the indicators have been changed. The adjusted ESP programme document has three sets of indicators; sector level indicators (page 36), strategic impact indicators (page 37) and the old set of indicators (page 39). However, according to the PMU interpretation, the old set of indicators (page 39) is covered by the sector level indicators. The three overall main sector level indicators that the ESP should monitor now are: 1- Development of the sector framework (national and environment sector policy, economic and strategic situation) particularly where this might affect the assumptions on which the SPS strategy is based. The year 2005 has been very positive for the Egyptian economy, in terms of actual growth. The Egyptian government continues to assert its commitment to economic reform and liberalization as a matter of national interest. Economic Growth

Item 2003/2004 2004/2005 Real GDP growth rate (%) 4.1 4.9 GDP (L.E billion) 485 558 Per capita income (% of GDP)

1.2 2.2

Source: The Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) Egypt, a year of impressive achievements 2005. The current government is seeking to further increase economic growth rate within the coming period to reach 6% in the fiscal year 2005/2006, with a per capita income growth rate of 4%. For the Environmental sector, the MSEA and EEAA budget has increased along the years.


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The ESP expects that EEAA is following the same policy directives that were developed earlier in 1997 which hinges upon seven directives; - Strengthening partnerships at the national level. - Supporting bilateral and international partnerships. - Enforcing law4/94 for the protection of the environment and law102/83 for natural protectorates with all other environmental legislations. - Supporting institutional strengthening and capacity building at the EEAA and its regional branch offices. - Promoting Integrated Environmental Management Systems. - Integrating the use of market-based instruments in the field of environmental protection. - Promoting the transfer and adaptation of environmentally friendly technologies. The NEAP continues to be the main document stating the agency's priorities. A good progress was shown concerning updating the NEAP. The ESP through the SDEM component has for the first time, initiated together with the National Institute of Planning a process to develop an action plan with activities and time frame based on the NEAP. All relevant ministries were invited to participate with their input and contribution to the NEAP. The PMU recommends that the EEAA would give special attention to the follow up of the NEAP updating. The responsibility of the follow up should be the mandate of the planning and follow up department in EEAA. The PMU recommends that EEAA strengthens the planning and follow up department and appoints a full time manager with extensive experience in planning. A National committee for sustainable development was formed. The committee is headed by the MSEA. This should be seen as a good opportunity for enhancing cooperation between the different ministries, NEAP and EEAA. Still there needs to be clarification of the committee's mandate and future role. The PMU recommends that the National committee for sustainable development be linked with the high environmental committees starting with for example Aswan and Beni Suef governorates so as to strengthen the decentralization of environmental management in Egypt.

60 80

100 120 140

2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005

MSEA & EEAA Budget in Million L.E


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EEAA is currently developing environmental indicators which is considered a good achievement. Environmental indicators could be used to monitor the environmental improvement. 23 indicators have been collected from different ministries and agreed upon. For the PMU, the relation between the indicators and the priorities set in the NEAP could be enhanced and will be of great value for EEAA. The PMU recommends that the EEAA would use the Danish expertise while enhancing the environmental indicators and link it with the NEAP and policy directives. During the last ESP PCC in August 2005, it was agreed to consider the CIDA "Environmental Information Strategic Plan" as a tool that facilitates the monitoring of the planning and progress in EEAA. It was agreed that the EEAA should produce the documents mentioned in the CIDA plan. The plan contains a standardized planning system for EEAA to facilitate the planning and the monitoring of the progress of the agency. One of the main documents mentioned in the CIDA plan was the Sate of Environment report. The EEAA published the first State of the Environment report in both languages Arabic and English during the year 2005. Publishing the report is considered a good starting point. As per law4/94, the report has to be produced on a yearly basis. EEAA has taken positive steps so as to initiate the production of the second report. The PMU has offered support regarding the development of the second report through Danish expertise. According to the CIDA plan the EEAA should develop: - Agency Strategic Plan. - Agency Five Years Plan. - State of the Environment Report. - National Environmental Action Plan - Annual Reports - Annual Reports on Environmental monitoring and evaluation. - Reports on decrees and draft legislation. The PMU continues to recommend the production of the remaining documents. EEAA has published the State of Environment report and a report listing the 2005 achievement in the different sectors. The state of environment report follows the "DPSIR; Driving force, Pressure, State, Impact and Response" methodology. In order to produce the remaining planning documents which are listed in the CIDA plan, the planning and follow up department should be strengthened by hiring a full time manager as mentioned previously. Furthermore the EEAA could make use of the Italian expertise to produce the planning documents. The PMU was informed that the Italians are currently producing an annual data book which can be similar to the state of environment report. More donors' coordination is needed so as to integrate all the efforts and avoid replication in the production of the second state of environment report. EEAA has done extensive efforts so as to develop a data base for all the environmental projects in Egypt. EEAA has identified 210 hot spots in Egypt.


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The following graph represents the number of environmental projects in Egypt. For the environmental inspections, the following table is clarifying the number of inspections performed by the EEAA inspection unit, the RBOs and the EMUs in 2005.

Inspection Unit

RBOs EMUs Total

746 4269 2243 7258 EEAA has developed a comprehensive website with a huge amount of data and information. A substantial work has been done by the active IT department in EEAA. More than 500 PC are connected to the EEAA network. The PMU has held a workshop for the EEAA leaders so as to transfer the Danish expertise with the development of the Danish IT Portal. An introduction to the Aarhus convention has been presented to the EEAA leaders. The Aarhus convention which was signed by many countries but not yet Egypt, is based on three pillars; Access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters. Since the ESP is currently developing an IT portal, the PMU recommends that EEAA develops a policy for publishing the data available in EEAA.

Solid waste Water & sanitation Capacity building

Protection against floods

sea water and lacks

protectorates GEAP

v. Projects 65 90 85 5 3 3 4

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ater & sanitation Capacity buildingProtection against floods

sea water and lacksprotectoratesG

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edical plantsIndustrial zoneswet landculture preservationcom

post & agr. waste

Rice strawCN

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Forest and plantingHazardous wasteAir pollution

Number of EEAA Env. Projects


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The EEAA new organizational structure is still under development. The overall structure will consist of three sectors; Environmental Quality, Environmental management and Financial and administrative affairs. The number of department has increased considerably. Consequently, more funds will be allocated to EEAA but the flow of work and information between the departments will need extensive coordination. The number of MSEA and EEAA employees in 2005 is described in the following table. Permanent

Employee Transferred Employee

Delegated Employee

Contracted Employee

Consultant

TOTAL

MSEA 23 7 - 48 5 83 EEAA 669 5 61 1280 8 2023 Total Number of Employees in Ministry & EEAA 2106

The ESP is concerned for the number of the contracted employees since it is nearly double the number of permanent employees. The ESP recommends that the new EEAA organizational structure be approved so as to increase the number of permanent employees. The EPAP2 which is supporting financing environmental investments in private sector through soft loans will be launched in a "proposed" Central department referring to the CEO of EEAA. It is noticed that Danida is supporting EPF and with the launching of EPAP2 through a new Central department, it seems that two parallel structures will be built. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid building parallel structures. The existence of the GEAP unit in the new EEAA organizational structure is also a question. From the experience of the ESP in Beni Suef and Aswan and SEAM project experience, the GEAP unit should be seen as the main back bone for the GEAP development process for all Egypt governorates. 2- The overall rate and completeness of supply of both Danida and partner inputs. The supply of Danida input was provided. The partner contribution is still not completed due to the lack of office space for the ESP, the sustainability study for local contribution and the issuance of the decree specifying the roles between EMUs and RBOs. The ESP SDEM has contributed in developing clear roles and responsibilities for the EMUs and RBOs. Still it is a consultant driven work and not driven by the partner. 3- The overall impact of the SPS on the development objective, including decentralization of environmental decision- making and specific impacts on poverty and cross cutting issues. ESP is continuing to focus on decentralization of environmental management. Capacity has been built in 3 RBOs. 18 EMUs have been capacitated during 2005 with basic training courses and equipment. 12 EMUs have been selected to receive more extensive


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support. More projects are being implemented in particular the EMG projects. In Aswan and Beni Suef, a number of projects dealing with solid waste management has been implemented and in Aswan a major sanitation project is mitigating the situation for poor as well as for the women.

It is planned to start a health care waste management project in Beni Suef which will have an impact on approximately 1,400,000 per capita. The PMU has initiated the work with 2 NGOs in Cairo and Beni Suef so as to improve their environmental conditions and raise environmental awareness of the women. The impact of the ESP on cross cutting issues such as increased participation of women in environmental decision have benefited of the GEAP process in Aswan and Beni Suef. As for the ESP program as such, the gender issue has been given a high priority resulting in an assessment report and the development of a scheme and a toolkit for gender implementation. Around 25% of the ESP employees are women.

0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000 300000 350000 400000

Per capita benefiting from ESP projects

Solid Waste projects

Integrated Projects (El Sail drain)

Sanitation &drinking water

ESP projects

0100200300400500600700

Number of beneficiaries

Environmental Courses IT and awareness

Gender in SDEM courses in 2005

MaleFemale


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The second set of indicators which is listed on page 37 in the ESP adjusted programme document has been simplified to be measurable, simple and reliable by the PMU. The indicators are mentioned in table 1 page …. from this report. Recommendations: 1- The PMU recommends that the PCC endorses the ESP management decision to postpone the Sector review till 2007. 2- The PMU recommends that the EEAA would give special attention to the follow up of the NEAP updating. The responsibility of the follow up should be the mandate of the planning and follow up department in EEAA. The PMU recommends that EEAA strengthens the planning and follow up department and appoints a full time manager with extensive experience in planning. 3- The PMU recommends that Terms of reference be developed for the National committee for sustainable development so as to define its mandate and tasks and its link with the high environmental committees in the governorates. 4- The PMU recommends that the EEAA would use the Danish expertise while enhancing the environmental indicators and link it with the NEAP and policy directives. 5- The PMU recommends considering the GEAP unit in the new organizational structure of EEAA. 6- The PMU recommends that EEAA provides the necessary office space. 7- The PMU recommends that the study identifying the local contribution be developed and that EEAA issues the decree identifying the relation between RBOs/EMUs. 8- The PMU recommends that EEAA develops a policy for publishing the data available on the internet.


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4. Progress in relation to component objectives 4.1 SDEM Component The SDEM component progressed according to the 2005 plans. SDEM is trying to make the NEAP more operational. A meeting was held with the National institute of planning in October 2005 so as to initiate the process of updating and operationalising the NEAP. All relevant ministries were invited to discuss their contribution to the NEAP. This meeting has to be followed up so as to find the link between the NEAP and the latest 5 years plan that EEAA has developed according to the new election programme for President Hosny Moubarak. This 5 years plan was presented in the form of a power point presentation. The ESP recommends that EEAA further elaborate on the plan so that it has a link to the NEAP and it would be more descriptive and comprehensive. Regarding the relation between the RBOs/EMUs and having clear roles and responsibilities between them, a report was developed by SDEM consultant. Still the work done in this area is a consultant driven and not driven by EEAA. The ESP expects that EEAA issues the decree as soon as the consultant delivers the report. As regards the CDBA, the number of staff has increased and the department is showing higher capacity to perform its functions and its support to the RBOs. The component has developed a template for the environmental profile to be used by all governorates. The CDBA is holding regular meetings with the RBOs so as to follow up and monitor their progress. Greater Cairo RBO is in the process of finalizing the Environmental Profile for Qalubeya and the action plan for the Helwan district while Assuit RBO has completed their Environmental Profile. Suez RBO completed its Action Plan for Suez. By the end of ESP, 15 environmental profiles and 8 Governorate Environmental Action plans will be produced. There is a good progress in the development of the IT Environmental Information System in Greater Cairo, Suez and Assuit which is a data base allowing access to available environmental information and operational data for RBOs. A pilot project was initiated regarding publishing the data from Suez on EEAA website. Sustainability of the SDEM activities is addressed in a proposal developed by the SDEM and sent to the EEAA. The proposal was suggesting the national contribution of the EEAA during the phasing out of the ESP. For the governorates, Beni Suef EMU has been upgraded to a general department while Aswan EMU is in the process of upgrading to a general department. Allocation of governmental funds to the two governorates didn’t yet materialize. The ESP recommends that EEAA and the governorates consider the sustainability of the SDEM activities and initiate dialogue with relevant responsible authorities.


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Capacity has been built in the EMUs. Training has been provided. In addition, an Environmental Officers Manual was produced and provided to staff of the Markaz Environmental Units and Village Environmental Officers in Beni Suef. This manual can be used by other EMUs. This is considered a good example on how the ESP reshaping process has benefited the ESP subcomponents in making use of the produced documents. Twelve Governorates are selected for continued support in developing their environmental profile. Coordinated training was implemented for 20 Governorates. The ESP initiated cooperation with JICA since JICA is involved in the capacity building and training activities for the RBOs. The ESP recommends that more coordination with JICA takes place. A frame work for expenditure of the remaining demonstration project funds was developed. A minimum of 10 community projects will be implemented with an average value of DKK 125,000 with SDEM contribution not exceeding DKK 250,000 for any one project. At least 6 demonstration projects will be undertaken at an average of DKK 2 million with the SDEM contribution not exceeding DKK 3 million for any one project. In all cases local contribution should be 30% as cash or a combination of cash and in kind benefits. Including ongoing or committed projects the total number of projects to be completed in 2005-2008 will be at least 10 community and 14 demonstration projects. Community projects are considered small scale projects such as sanitation projects while the demonstration projects are considered a bigger scale projects. Recommendations: - The EEAA 5 years work plan should be linked to the NEAP. - More cooperation with donors should take place to avoid replication of activities. - The Study identifying the local contribution of EEAA and governorates should be completed. 4.2 ACI Component In 2005 the ECO office was strengthened including two new coordinators and expanding the industry outreach towards the Chemical Industry and Energy Efficiency. ECO have signed agreements with three donor organisations on future cooperation. In addition, the ECO management has decided to strengthen the technical capacity of the office initiating some comprehensive training programmes for the staff as well as Egyptian Technical Consultants (ETC’s). The Revolving Fund (RF) came in full operation and has disbursed a total of 11 loans to enterprises covering a total amount of L.E.16.6 million. The cooperation with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is most satisfactory, but experience shows that the procedures are favouring larger loan applications. ECO management and NBE management will therefore in 2006 discuss the opportunities to make the Revolving Fund more attractive to smaller loans.


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Prior to the RF agreement ECO disbursed of 13 loans, totalling L.E. 1.741 million, without collaterals. More and more enterprises are showing an interest in utilising the services from ECO and the ETC on Cleaner Production. To date more than 250 enterprises have been in contact with the ECO office and more than 150 are active clients. The ACI is currently facing some difficulty with the disbursement of the fund from the Central Bank. A representative from the ministry of finance placed in EEAA is delaying the disbursement of the fund. The PMU recommends that the disbursement procedures to be changed. During the reporting period several awareness raising activities have been held and the introductory Video on the ECO CP activities has been completed. The presentation folder has also been updated and is now including information on the Revolving Fund. Energy Efficiency is now included in the ECO services as a cross cutting sector. All coordinators have completed training in Energy Management and are now all certified Energy Managers. ECO management has initiated two training programmes on capacity building one for ECO staff and one for ETC’s. In the second half of 2005 two study tours for the Foundry Industry and for the Food Industry have been completed, successfully. The ACI component is focusing on poverty and gender through the implementation of the projects and improving the occupational health and safety conditions for the employees. Recommendation: The PMU recommends that the disbursement procedures to be changed. 4.3 The Programme Management Unit PMU The PSU has moved into a programme management unit PMU to work on the strategic level, monitoring the program and support EEAA on the strategic level as well as supporting the EPF. The EPF support consists of three levels; assessment of the EPF institutional context, development of the EPF business plan and the implementation of the EPF business plan. A report assessing the EPF institutional context has been developed. The report suggests that the EPF would be a more independent entity. A survey in Eastern Europe countries indicated that funds similar to the EPF has shown good success when they developed into an independent entities such as the Polish fund which succeeded to be a main back bone for attracting environmental investments. The Business plan of the EPF is being finalized and is being discussed internally in EEAA. The PMU is continuing the strategic support to EEAA. A quality system has been successfully developed for the EIA department. The system could be considered a pilot


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phase. On the long term, EEAA could consider implementing similar systems for the remaining departments and try to link this system to the ISO 9000. The PMU is continuing to build its IT system. The PMU has held a workshop for the EEAA leaders so as to transfer the Danish expertise in dissemination of environmental information to public. The workshop was very successful and the PMU is continuing the support in IT. The PMU supported the financial and administrative affairs department. The support was aiming at having a common budget system between EEAA and donors. Equipment support was given to the department. The PMU has hired a financial controller who will start coordinating with the department so as to develop the common budget system. The PMU has supported the technical office of the minister with equipment necessary for better communication with the cabinet of ministers and all ministries. The ESP Programme document mentioned support to the International Cooperation department and for the planning department. Support should be on a demand driven basis. So far no requests have been received from those departments. Funds allocated for these activities were reallocated to other activities. The PMU is currently continuing the work related to gender and poverty by making two contracts with 2 NGOs in Maasara and in Beni Suef. The two projects aim at raising the environmental awareness in the selected areas as well as preparing "family assessment" in order to tackle the problems of these families directly. Recommendation: -The PMU recommends that EEAA initiates the development of quality systems for the EEAA departments and use the pilot phase of the EIA department as an example. -The PMU recommends that EEAA develops a policy for environmental information dissemination for example signing the Aarhus convention. CEM has progressed well during 2005. Development of a communication strategy, printing of a State of the Environment report, development of educational activities have successfully been initiated and completed. The component is in the process of merging into the EEAA communication department leading to a sustainable continuation of the Danida funded activities. The establishment of a new 'Development and Communication Unit' means that three communication entities exist. This asks for a strong cooperation. However, a need to streamline and clarify communication roles and responsibilities in EEAA seems relevant. Three mobile units have been purchased and following a long start up phase leaving the unit idle, the Mobile Exhibition Units are now successfully in operation. As a co-sharing


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of cost to the Media Center of EEAA, a digital camera has been purchased by mid 2005. However the media center is still not equipped and operational. Recommendation: It is recommended to reconsider the organization of communication activities in EEAA to streamline efforts. It is recommended to revise the timeframe for the EEAA Media center to assure efficient use of the digital camera. 5. ESP Programme budget for 2005 Table 1 shows the overall budget and expenditures of the Programme for 2005.

Budget 2005

Expenditures 2005

SDEM 23600000 26302516 ACI 17700000 18892265 PMU 6700000 7812854 Total 48000000 53007635

On 2/3/2005 a letter was sent from the Royal Danish Embassy to Ministry of International cooperation advising them that total budget for the year 2005 is 48 million DKK. On the Programme Coordination Committee meeting on 22/8/2005 the different components managers asked for an extra fund to face the extra cost of implementing different activities and to come over the exchange rate differences. Due to exchange rate fluctuation the exchange rate for LE against DDK has been increased. It means that total fund available in LE converting from DDK has been decreased. This has affected the implementation of the pogramme activities. On 11/12/2005 a letter was sent from H.E the Danish Ambassador to H.E the Minister of state for Environmental Affairs informing him that the Danish support to the ESP has been increased by 5.7 Mio DKK to reach the total of 53.7 Mio DKK. Several meetings were held with different components managers to distribute the extra money among different components. The following is a table showing the original, the revised budget for 2005 and the estimated budget for the from 2006 till -2008


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ESP Budget

The Following is an explanation for revising the budget 1. DEM component: Major part is due to down payment for international company

Carl Bro (working with DEM). 2. ACI component: disbursed to different projects. 3. EMG component: Major part is due to down payment for international company

COWI (working with EMG). 4. CEM component: procure 2 mobile exhibitions and some equipment a modern

beta camera. 5. We reallocate the contingencies amount of (0,700) Mio DDK to face the effect of

exchange rate fluctuation and as well as to meet various programme activities. Final Disbursement status as of 31/12/2005 The total expenditures reached 53,007 Mio DDK as of 31/12/2005 according to the financial reports sent to Royal Danish Embassy. The difference balance amount 0,693 Mio DDK until revised budget 53.7 Mio DKK represents the withhold taxes, advances to all ESP components and the ESP bank account balances.

Items Budget 2005

Expenditure2005

Budget 2006

Budget 2007

Budget 2008

DEM 4.44 6.908 2.270 1.29 0.96

EMG 7.10 11.682 8.33 2.79 0.50

EMG Projects 5.78 3.184 6.62 10.40 4.59

EMU 5.27 4.526 4.39 2.86 1.69

EMU Projects 0.0 0 0.0 2.59 7.17

Contingencies 1.01 0 0.39 1.96 0.89

Sub-total SDEM 23.60 26.300 22.00 21.90 15.80

ACI 6.10 4.975 3.60 3.60 0.0

ACI Projects 11.60 13.917 17.20 17.30 16.40

Sub-total ACI 17.70 18.892 20.80 20.90 16.40

PMU 1.50 2.394 1.50 1.50 1.50

EEAA Support 1.20 0.580 0.90 0.90 0.30

EPF Support 0.50 0.404 0.80 0.80 0

Sub-total PMU 3.20 3.378 3.20 3.20 1.80

EIMP 1.50 1.530 0 0 0

CEM 2.00 2.913 2.00 2.00 1.00

Sub-total Budget Support 3.50

4.4432.00 2.00 1.00

Total Allocated 48.00 53.00 48.00 48.00 35.00


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1.Progress in relation to the programme objectives ESP Progress in relation to programme objectives (as stated in PD page 36) Objective Indicators Annual Target Result Status of Achievements Sector level 1 Development of the sector

framework particularly where this might affect the assumptions on which the SPS strategy is based.

NA

Assumptions 1- Economic development continues.

NA Egypt economic development continues to improve

Local contribution and budgetary provision for environment at the governorate level is still under development.

2- Institutional cooperation improves increasing level of coordination, information sharing and joint initiatives.

NA 1- A coordination meeting regarding the updating of the NEAP took place. All relevant ministries have participated. 2- A committee for sustainable development has been formed and chaired by the MSEA. 3- EMU are heavily supported by the ESP

EMUs are better capable to assume their role. EMUs have been capacitated and received basic training and equipment support.


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3- Government of Egypt continues to decentralise

NA Decentralization continues.

Transfer of funds at local levels increase. EMU Beni Suef has been upgraded to a general department. Aswan EMU is in the process of upgrading it to a general department.

4- Civil society continues to participate in environmental decision making

NA Still valid

2 Overall rate and completeness of supply of both Danida and partner inputs

NA Danida has provided its inputs. Partner inputs are still not completed.

Lack of office space. Decree EMUs/RBOs is not issued. Study identifying the local contribution is not developed.

3 Overall impact of the SPS on the development objective including decentralization of environmental decision-making and specific impacts on poverty and cross cutting issues.

NA ESP has a good overall impact.

ESP is continuing to focus on decentralization of environmental management. Capacity has been built in 3 RBOs and 18 EMUs. More projects are being implemented in particular the EMG projects. In Aswan and Beni Suef , a number of projects dealing with solid waste management has been implemented and in Aswan a major sanitation project is mitigating the situation for poor as well as for the women.

SDEM Component Hot spots defined. A unified Not achieved No specific body was assigned the


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definition of 'Hot Spot" should be developed by EEAA

task

Hot spots identified. 33 Hot spots are identified

Still to have unified definition and categorization of hot spots

15 (12 EMU+3 DEM) Number of Environmental profiles published.

1 G. Cairo, (1) Suez, (1) Assiut

G. Cairo in progress, Suez, and Assiut achieved

EP completed for Suez and Assiut Governorates, Shobra El-Khema EP is in progress

9 (6 EMU+3DEM) Number of GEAPs produced.

1 G. Cairo, (1) Suez, (1) Assiut, Aswan &Beni Suef ??

(1) Suez, G. Cairo & Assiut in progress

GEAP for Suez Governorate completed

34 (24 EMG+10 EMU) Number of projects implemented according to the GEAP.

EMG: 6 projects in 2005

2 demo projects completed 4 demo projects ongoing 4 community projects developed and funds transferred

Completed projects handed over to beneficiary. Most of the equipment for ongoing projects was delivered during 2005. Planning commenced on 4 new demonstration projects

X Number of samples (water, air and soil) analyzed in the RBO/EMU labs per year.

N/A N/A

X Number of citizens’ environmental complaints solved.

EMUs 100 per EMU EMG: N/A

-EMU : N/A EMG – Beni Suef: 296 complaints actioned in 2005; Aswan: 95


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complaints actioned in 2005.

X Number of companies environmental violations solved.

Beni Suef: 396 inspections undertaken of which 198 referred for legal follow up. Aswan 345 inspections undertaken.

X Number of environmental management protocols signed.

One protocol by CDBA, RBOs, EMUs, and Strategy Task Force: Any agreements or protocols signed with local or regional authorities

Protocol of cooperation between SMEA and MoLD

Allocated budget for environmental activities (compared to total budget) in each governorate.

Report produced by Institute of Planning on Environmental Expenditure by Ministries within the current 5 year plan. Initial figures provided by Beni Suef and Aswan Governorate but are

From 2001-2005 LE400 million has been spent in Beni Suef Gov. (including donors) of which 78% was on water and sanitation. Aswan reports LE9m on SWM annually (ICC Contract), LE54m on canal covering, and 490 acres of reforestation.


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incomplete.

EMU office upgraded to a general department.

Beni Suef EMU One EMU Office upgraded. Assistance being provided to Aswan

New Indicators Suggested by EMG: Community Projects replicated by end of project without Danida support

0 Unkown System to be established to better track replication

Demonstration Projects replicated by end of project without Danida support

0 Unknown System to be established to better track replication

30% of GEAP Actions implemented by end of project

NA Beni Suef: around 20% of GEAP actions under implementation. Emphasis on solid waste and water supply. Aswan: 15-20% of GEAP actions are under implementation. There is greater effort on sanitation and solid waste (30%), which reflect the higher priority.

At least LE 100m of non-Danida funds mobilized for

NA Unknown System to be established to better track replication


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GEAP implementation ACI Component 20% of non-compliance cases

in the participating enterprises per year implementing Cleaner production recommendation.

20% per year 100% Achieved

50 enterprises receiving ACI support (loans or technical assistance..) / year.

50 factory / yr 96 % Achieved 48 enterprises receiving ACI support (loans or technical assistance..) / year.

Saving of 10 million pounds/year via cleaner production schemes by 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

10 M / yr 50 % Achieved 5 M pounds / year 2005 (theoretically the project achieved the annual target according to the studies, but practically, because of some of the project financed during 2005 did not start in operation yet, so, what it could be measure is only 50 % of the annual target)

50 cases of Air, land quality improving, 50 cases of Water, Coastal and river quality improved by reduced emissions of SO2,PM10, CO2, 20 cases of energy conservation by 2008

15 cases per year, 15 cases per year, 7 cases per year

To Be Determined N/A yet

30 % Improved occupational health and safety in participating enterprises ascertained via audits and inspections.

30 % per year To Be Determined N/A yet


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CEM Component A communication strategy developed and approved by EEAA

Final Strategy developed and approved by EEAA

The Final National Strategy for Environmental Communication was approved by November 2005 and now in force.

A State of the Environment report printed and made public accessible.

A State of the Environment report is printed and made public accessible on the EEAA website and as hardcopy

A State of the Environment report is printed and made public accessible on the EEAA website and as hardcopy.

14 products of CEM productions (books, periodicals, posters, brochures) distributed

8 environmental guidelines produced on EEAA demand

8 technical Guidelines, 4 brochures,26 posters

The products have been produced and issued.

6 of CEM Media packages (TV spots, radio programs etc.) Distributed.

6 Communication packages developed.

- Five environmental TV spots. -An 8 Minutes movie on environmental pollution resources.

- Five environmental TV spots as part of campaign produced. Not aired yet due to cost of airing. - The product delivered to CDECA.

One Case study to measure environmental awareness in the area of focus of the CEM.

Surveys implemented in the preparation phase of developing a national strategy

- Environmental Awareness level has been measured among different target groups.

Used during developing the EEAA National Strategy for Environmental Communication.


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for Environmental Communication.

Environmental Educational Strategy for Children developed.

An EEAA strategy and action plan for environmental education in the educational sector produced and implemented

- Strategy and the action plan implementation are on going.

Process ongoing as planned.

7 activities related to the environmental Educational Strategy implemented.

Implementing the Educational Strategy Action plan

- Four issues of Bezra magazine. - Bezra website. - Bezra weekly TV Program. - 9 Bezra TV Spots produced. - Bezra songs. - Bezra summer Awareness campaign - Bezra masks, Posters, stickers, etc

- Produced. - Ingoing. - Ingoing - Implemented and ready to be aired. - In the process. - Implemented. - Developed.

SDEM Component Progress in relation to Component Objectives/output

Objective / Output Indicators Annual Target Result Status of Achievements An EEAA vision for DEM developed,

DEM vision document and first generation DEM strategy developed

N/A Achieved


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approved and shared with external stakeholders

by mid 2004

A national DEM strategy developed and approved

Strategy developed in a participatory process with relevant stakeholders by mid 2005. The national DEM strategy approved by the MSEA Board of Directors by end 2005 and accepted by other relevant stakeholders

Preparation of a number of DEM-related discussion papers Agreement of the task force on the elements of the strategy Development of the draft strategy

Draft strategy developed. The strategy will be finalized in 2006

Action plan to implement the strategy developed in a participatory process with relevant stakeholders by mid 2006.

N/A Preparation of studies needed to provide feedback to the preparation of the action plan

Still in progress A national DEM Action Plan developed and approved

The national DEM action plan approved by the MSEA Board of Directors by mid 2006 and accepted by other relevant stakeholders

N/A

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Arrangement in the EEAA to implement the national DEM action plan in place

arrangements in place and functioning by mid 2007

training of EEAA middle management on strategic planning, agenda 21 and conflict resolution Preparation of the draft institutional arrangements in EEAA for decentralization

prepared. Training of middle management achieved Still in progress

Pilot activities with governorates to test the work of the DEM Task Force

Pilot activities to support the development of GEAPs and to test draft DEM strategy carried out in accordance with annual work plans.

Finalization of two pilot projects: EIA re-categorization and operationalization of role of local level, and Follow-up on the status of NEAP implementation

Two pilot projects completed

CDBA Capacity Building master plan in place and endorsed by the CEO by the end of 2003

N/A Achieved Capacity Building plan developed and approved

Master plan reviewed and updated periodically e.g. every year

Capacity Building plan is reviewed annually

A procedure for annual Review and updating is established.

CDBA Capacity Building master plan implemented

Clear and distinct objectives and functions of CDBA exist,

Organization of CDBA & RBOs to be restructured

Proposed organization structures and job descriptions are

Organization structure is yet to be endorsed


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including clear division of roles and responsibilities between the CDBA and other entities of the central EEAA.

prepared for CDBA & RBOs and presented to the Administrative Department in EEAA

Management and operation systems in place and functioning

To prepare 4 RBOs for compliance with quality management standards

Unified working procedures are developed in RBOs

Three Delta RBOs and Suez RBO acquired ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification

Required co-ordination takes place with the CDBA, the technical departments of the central EEAA and with other RBOs

Staffing plan and job descriptions developed and revised periodically. Staff of the CDBA possess the required skills and knowledge to undertake their desired functions

-CDBA to acquire additional staff. -Training to take place in management and technical subjects

-At least 3 technical staff members are transferred to CDBA. -Implemented over 30 training modules, attended by about 350 participants ( about 40 CDBA and rest from RBOs and some EMUs

CDBA is showing higher capacity to perform its functions

The CDBA produces its desired deliverables in accordance with annual work plans.

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EEAA/CDBA IT communication system to RBOs strengthened and functioning

Computer system in place and functioning. User manual in place and used. Staff skilled to use and maintain the system.

Communication system with RBO s installed

Introduced high speed internet connections in most RBOs for mail and file exchange (except those where the local telephone exchange does not support the high speed protocols.

Communication is in operation in all RBOs except G.Cairo, Assuit, and Alexandria RBO.

Cooperation mechanism between CDBA, EEAA central departments, and RBOs strengthened.

Monitoring and reporting is taking place in accordance with plans.

Monthly reports in accordance with plans are requested from all RBOs.

Better monitoring through monthly reports.

RBO capacity building plan in place by mid 2004

Plan is revised annually

Achieved Capacity Building plan Developed and approved

Capacity building plan revised periodically, e.g. every 2 years

Revise capacity building plan to mach branch needs

Capacity Building plan is reviewed annually

A procedure for annual Review and updating is established.

RBO Environnemental Information Centre established

RBO environmental information centre (EIC) in place and operation started by the beginning of 2004

-To complete equipment purchase in Assiut. -To commission and operate the 1st phase of the system before end of the year. -Initiate operation of

-Equipment purchased. -User interface is revised to become more functional – delay implementing 1st phase. - Centers equipped and

-Achieved -In progress -Centers need further assistance from G.Cairo and follow up on their operation .


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satellite centers in G. Cairo.

staffed- no follow up on their operation.

RBO Environnemental Information Centre established

RBO environmental information centre (EIC) in place and operation started by the beginning of 2004

-To complete equipment purchase in Assiut. -To commission and operate the 1st phase of the system before end of the year. -Initiate operation of satellite centers in G. Cairo.

-Equipment purchased. -User interface is revised to become more functional – delay implementing 1st phase. - Centers equipped and staffed- no follow up on their operation.

Clear mandate and functions of RBOs exist, including clear division of roles and responsibilities between EEAA central level, RBOs, EMUs and other relevant competent authorities

Produce a technical document outlining the roles and responsibilities for each.

In progress In progress

Management and operation systems in place and functioning.

To document operation systems in Suez in compliance with international quality management systems

Documentation completed and the system was certified

Achieved

RBO capacitated to undertake its mandatory functions within identified technical area of priority

Required co-ordination takes place with the CDBA, the technical

To coordinate environmental management activities.

In progress In progress


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departments of the central EEAA and with other RBOs. Staff of all departments of the RBO possesses the required skills and knowledge.

To conduct training of RBO staff in management and technical subjects

17 courses are implemented by CDBA. Participants from all RBOs. Participation in some EMU courses

Coordinated training took place

All departments of the RBO deliver according to work plans and demands

To completed the planned activities for approved budgets

Completed and exceeded all planned activities, utilized extra funds that were made available by the PMU

Achieved and exceeded planned activities.

Coherent co-operation mechanism between RBO and affiliated EMUs and line departments of the concerned governorates strengthened

Formalised & functioning co-ordination and networking with EMUs and other competent authorities in place

Participate in developing Governorate environmental profiles, identifying hot spots, and implementing pilot projects in cooperation with local authorities.

G.C in the process of finalizing the EP for Qalubia, and Action plan (AP) for Helwan district, Suez RBO completed the AP for Suez, and Assiut RBO completed EP for Assiut Governorate

Achieved

Mechanism to ensure the financial sustainability of the RBO activities

A financial mechanism to sustain the activities of the RBOs have been approved by the Minister

Conduct a preliminary study of providing some RBO services at cost.

Not initiated To be pursued


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identified, developed and endorsed

of Environment and recognized by other relevant stakeholders

Progress upgrading of EMUs to General Departments.

Beni Suef EMU approved as General Dept Assistance to Aswan EMU initiated

Aswan work to continue Need to address Gov. financial resources allocated to EMUs

Needs for EMU to be able to fulfill role as Secretariat identified. Target HCE meetings: 2-3 per year

Assessment commissioned to address sustainability of HCE and needs of EMU as Secretatiat

In progress. No HCE meeting was held during the report period

Enhance capacity of staff 126 staff attended 21 training workshops

Ongoing

EMU strengthened to serve as Secretariat to the Governorate HEC

EMU preparing and following up on HEC meetings

Clarify EMU roles vis-à-vis other Governorate departments

Assessed need to establish a central waste unit within the EMU

Agreed in Beni Suef. To be further discussed in Aswan

Follow appropriate and agreed monitoring plans and deliver required reports on time meeting expected quality expected quality

Progress development of environmental monitoring plan for the Governorates

Draft outline plan developed including potential data sources

Draft report completed EMU capable of supporting the EEAA/-RBO ambient monitoring activities

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Beni Suef staff trained to analyse and report air monitoring data

Training delivered on 3 additional samplers procured to complete air monitoring network in Beni Suef.

Additional training on data interpretation to be provided by EEAA – pending resolution of paying EEAA staff for training

Follow appropriate and agreed inspection plans and deliver required reports on time meeting expected quality

Strengthen capacity of Markaz Environmental Units and Village Environmental Officers. Beni Suef – target 20 inspections / mth Aswan – target 20 inspections / mth

Training using the Environmental Officers Manual provided to 239 EMU, markaz and village staff officers in Beni Suef and aswan. Inspection committees established in both Govs. Beni Suef - in 2005, 396 inspections completed (target 240). Aswan - 345 inspections completed (target 240).

Completed in Beni Suef. Aswan training to be completed Q1 of 2006.

EMUs capacity for inspection and enforcement strengthened

Collaborate with ACI to increase awareness of cleaner production

Initial joint workshop held in Aswan with regulators and business associations. Selected factory visits made. Assistance needed for the Kom Ombo sugar factory.

Follow up launch workshop planned for Q1 2006


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Appropriate follow-up by the EMUs

Identify needs for EMU and business associations to promote CP.

Held over till after the ACI launch in 1st quarter of 2006

On-going

Establish database for handling and tracking complaints

There is a basic system but no progress in updating.

Degree of compliance For Beni Suef in 2006, 396 inspections undertaken and 198 referred for legal follow up.

Environmental planning and project imple-mentation process strengthened in HEC, line departments and EMUs

Environmental concerns and actions reflected in sector planning

Ensure sustainability of HCE

Assessment in progress to identify mechanisms for ensuring effectiveness and sustainability of HCE.

Ongoing

Identify Governorate expenditure on environment

Initial report produced. Line Ministry environmental expenditure assessed through DEM.

To be further assessed

Progress GEAP methodology manual

To be integrated with SEAM GEAP manual.

Ongoing

GEAP action elements (projects) implemented and

Number of finalized demonstration project

6 for 2005 Developed framework for remaining project funds. 10 community

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annually and 14 demonstration projects

Beni Suef Developed/commenced 4 community projects in SWM, awareness and NGO support.

Implement in 2006

Most equipment delivered for BS SWM project. Compactor to be delivered Q1 2006.

Ongoing

Assess financial & organisational sustainability of BS HCW project.

Need to reassess scope of project

Completed air monitoring station.

Completed

monitored

Commenced planning for 2 new demo projects – El Fashen SWM and rural village sanitation.

Ongoing

Aswan Progress Kima canal covering

Complete Q1 2006

Progress upgrading area adjacent to canal

Ongoing

Completed and handed over Naga Mahatta sanitation.

Completed


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SWM equipment delivered for the 3 projects in El Bosayliya, El Redesya and El Sebeya cities.

Delivery of waste containers will continue in 2006 – delay due to guarantee issues with EPF.

Project replicability documented

Reports and booklets on experiences distributed

Develop 4 case studies Contractor commissioned to assess impact of Naga Mahatta sanitation project

Given lower priority to progress project implementation.

Institutional profile of environmental management raised within the Governorates:

EMUs adequately staffed by the Governorates; Effective management and operational procedures in place at the EMUs; Recurrent expenditure adequately funded from national sources; Environmental regulations being effectively enforced; High Environmental

12 Governorate (12 Governorate) 12 Governorate (12 Governorate)

12 Governorate (12 Governorate) 12 Governorate (12 Governorate) 12 HCE

Minimum 15 staff in each Governorate An organizational chart of the EMU offices and job-descriptions are developed The maintenance of the equipment including cars are being funded by the Governorate On-going process


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Committees established by the Governorates; Active programmes of information to and interaction with the public in place.

12 HCE 96 participants in small workshops 300 participants in big workshops

96 300

HCE are established. In accordance with guiding principles from EEAA. Awareness programs are being developed by each Governorate

Staff in the EMUs and related stakeholders well trained and capacitated:

EMU staff trained and fulfilling their roles effectively; No. of trainee-days No. of courses held Other stakeholders trained where relevant; Active networking system between EMUs established and functioning; Selected personnel at EEAA, RBOs and EMUs trained as trainers;

800 10 1200 (4 workshops x 25 participants in 12 Governorates) Informal network established 12 trained trainers

819 + 300 (equip. training) 11 (+20 eqp. training) Done Done 10 trained trainers

20 training courses has been conducted for practical utilisation of monitoring equipment (20 governorates – 15 staff in each) and 11 courses in Environmental management subjects have been conducted in Cairo Stakeholders (representatives from Markaz and Villages) take part in small workshops The EMU Managers meet regularly and the big workshops has the scope to establish a network 3 courses Completed


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Training kits (manuals, trainers’ guides and training materials) on major topics available.

10 Manuals

11 Manuals

Training manuals are being developed for each course. Trainers guide is not prepared

EMUs well equipped for their roles

-EMUs have essential office and monitoring equipment and reference material; -Staff using and maintaining the equipment effectively; -Governorates funding equipment maintenance and replacement costs

12 Governorates 12 Governorates 12 Governorates


151 field equipment 56 office equipment and 12 vehicles purchased and delivered Training has been conducted to ensure utilization Governorates are funding equipment maintenance costs but no budgets are available for replacements

Coherent approach to environmental management developed and consolidated

Manuals, guidelines and training materials consolidated and disseminated to all Governorates, including any necessary local variations; Development of national policy and legislation for decentralised environmental

12 Governorates n/a

12 Governorates n/a

Training manuals and the related material are being distributed to all Governorates to upgrade their libraries Representatives of GDEMU or the consultants are taking part in workshops, etc. when requested


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management supported through specific EMU-related inputs

Environmental issues mainstreamed in the work of all relevant stakeholders

People’s Councils, Governorate Directorates, CBOs, NGOs and the private sector participating effectively in environmental management; Data relevant to environmental management being freely exchanged between all relevant stakeholders (including RBOs, EMUs and EEAA); GEAPs prepared or under preparation; Investments made in environmental improvements and services



Small workshops are involving local representatives at the local discretion Data for the Environmental Profiles are being distributed to relevant other stakeholders An EIS and a GIS system is being prepared involving all three spheres of Government Data is collated for 12 Governorates as part of the GEAP preparation. No investments are made


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CEM Component Progress in relation to Component Objectives

Objective Indicators Annual Targets Result Status of Achievements 4 Awareness equipment purchased.

- Supporting EEAA in developing a media Center. - Supporting EEAA in raising awareness.

- Digital Beta Camera Purchased. - Three Mobile Exhibition Units for EEAA purchased.

- The camera delivered to EEAA. - The first Unit delivered to EEAA.

4 Raising Environmental Awareness activities implemented.

Raising the environmental awareness among our target groups.

- 10 lookup about the Ministry achievements. - Environmental Awareness programs with other ministries. - Trips to protectorates for students and media people. - Environmental, camps, Caravances, and workshops.

- Implemented. - Implemented. - Implemented. - Implemented.

Dev. Objective: Environmental awareness among the public and decision-makers strengthened towards compliance with EL 4/94 and mainstreaming of environmental concerns.

4 training activities implemented.

Capacity building raised for CEM, CDECA, and other stakeholders.

- Training workshops for journalists, RBOs - 4 Graphic training, 1 Project Management and English courses.

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ACI Component Progress in relation to Component Objectives/ Output Objective Indicators Annual Target Result Status of Achievements

2 new coordinators in chemical sector and energy employed

2 new coordinators employed in October 2005

New coordinators trained in CP and EE

Training in CP and EE conducted in October.

Hands-on training during November and December.

Output 1.1: ECO consolidated and expanded with energy trained staff

ECO office established and staff employed and trained

All 6 coordinators achieved diplomas as “Certified Energy Managers” by EESBA

5 promotional seminars and Kick- Off meetings conducted

1 seminar on whey and 4 Kick-Off meetings

Promotional materials disseminated

4 Newsletters 10 bulletins 1 folder for RF

16 loans approved 14 loans disbursed. 2 loans pending funds from Danida

Output 1.2: CP promoted to Egyptian industry and loans from the Revolving Fund as well as from other sources facilitated by ECO

Awareness raising on CP towards industry. Audits and implementation projects financed through the Revolving Fund

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approached signed for 3 contracts. Finida negotiations for cooperation. Egyptian Investment Bank approached.

Continue with the 4 existing sectors

XX enterprises are clients of ECO

Chemical selected as new focus sector

10 enterprises are clients from the Chemical sector

Output 2.1: Selected sectors maintained as focus sectors, and new focus to be added according to the needs from the clients and stakeholders

Continued work with existing sectors, new sector and Energy included as focus sectors

Energy Efficiency included as a ”cross cutting sector”

10 EE assessments are ongoing

EMS procedure developed

EMS procedure drafted

EMS presented at seminars and kick of workshops

EMS presented at 4 kick-off workshops

Output 2.2: Knowledge of EMS disseminated and implemented

EMS procedure developed Workshops and kick-off seminars conducted and promotional materials distributed EMS promotional

materials developed CP video plus folder and Newsletters distributed

Output 2.3: EMS implemented in approximately 120 enterprises

EMS procedure implemented in enterprises

4 enterprises implemented EMS

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RF management agreement signed with NBE

Agreement was signed, Feb. 2005

Output 2.4: The revolving fund managed and operated efficiently

Revolving Fund management guidelines and operational procedures developed RF operational

procedures developed and in operation

Procedures developed and tested in 14 loan applications

8 projects implemented 16 projects under implementation

Output 2.5: CP technologies, including EE technologies as well as end-of-pipe solutions demonstrated

Projects implemented and demonstrated at enterprises and follow up reports prepared

2 Follow up reports prepared

Follow up reports on 25 projects under preparation

ETC training programme and material developed

Programme and materials developed

3 training sessions conducted

1 training session conducted in November. 2 sessions scheduled for January and April 2006

Output 3.1: The capacity among ETC as industry consultants in integrated CP and EE solutions strengthened

ETC trained in CP and EE

25 ETCs trained 38 participants attended

Output 3.2: The implementation of CP and EE in

ETC participates in Assessments and Implementation projects

30 ETCs are active in Assessment and Implementation projects

21 ETCs are active on contracts with ECO. 40 ETC’s are now


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Egyptian industry supported by ETC

shortlisted.

2. Status of the programme regarding capacity development efforts Component Status Reason for delays Proposed action SDEM Component Capacity building is progressing. No delay

CEM Component. Capacity has been built in the EEAA communication department (CDECA).

Process on going according to the work plan.

More CDECA staff members will be trained in the coming period.

ACI Component Capacity has been built in the ECO and local consultants and Industry.

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3. Development in the assumptions and risk factors. Critical assumptions and risks Assessment1 Brief comment on the impact on the timely

implementation of the programme and proposals for remedial action

SDEM Component Governorates, represented by the Ministry of Local Development, accept the approach for decentralization and participate in the process.

According to revised LFA, it was agreed that EEAA internal vision will be prepared & approved by

The representative for MoLD is a part of CSC as well other Stakeholders Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance.


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EEAA Board of Directors and then shared with other Stakeholder including MoLD. It would have been very difficult to include the representative of MoLD in internal EEAA taskforce when they need to reach consensus on DEM concept first.

GOE will secure institutional, human and financial resources to implement the action plans for decentralization strategy

This will be addressed during 2006

Both Governorates maintain the EMUs, with appropriate, trained and full time staff and with basic office accommodation and furniture and with a clear mandate of coordination all the Governorate environmental work

Governorate has continued to maintain premises and equipment. The Beni Suef EMU is fully staffed however additional resources are needed for the Aswan EMU. Beni Suef Governor supported the upgrading of the EMU to a General Department, which was formally approved by the CAOA.

Upgrading to a General Department has not secured additional central resources. EMG will address fiscal budgeting for the EMU within the Governorate. The proposed new local development law will develop more responsibility for fiscal planning and budgeting, and may help stimulate the need for Governorate Department budgeting. Secure Governorate contribution to ongoing capacity building activities (to ensure sustainability). EMG will support the establishment of a Governorate Central Waste Unit within the EMU.

EEAA facilitate the EMUs in functioning as bodies supporting the Governorates in their

Decree on the roles and responsibilities of EEAA

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efforts to improve environmental management

RBOs and EMUs is in development. Part of the EIA approvals to be delegated from EEAA to EMU. Technical support from EEAA to EMUs formally recognised through an interministerial protocol. Protocol signed between the Ministries of Environment and Local Development to establish HCEs in all Governorates with the EMU acting as Secretariat.

EMG to support coordination meetings between the EEAA RBO and respective EMUs.

High level Governorate commitment to continued involvement and support to local communities in improving environmental conditions in the 2 Governorates

Need to keep the HCEs active and effective. Need to get greater support from Central Ministries for GEAP process & implementation.

Addressing mechanism to stimulate and keep active the HCE.

The Governorates show interest and actively support more intensive environmental regulation and enforcement; Other sectors show interest and mainstream environmental management into their

The Governorates show interest and actively support, however, it need to continue Has not been evaluated yet. Will take place during

Continued monitoring


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activities and budgets; The recurrent costs of more intensive environmental regulation are met by the Governorates; The EMU Office in EEAA is formally created and resourced; The EEAA shows commitment to decentralisation by adopting and implementing a decentralisation strategy

preparation of the GEAP The recurrent costs of maintenance has been met by the Governorates until now The EMU Office in EEAA is formally created, however, the office space is limited On-going

ACI Component FEI will develop into a sustainable organization that represents Egyptian private enterprises and management supports ECO.

Most satisfactory development.

FEI management has now prepared a strategy plan to be endorsed by the FEI board of directors. The technical review accepted the input from FEI and the FEI sustainability issue should now be considered secured.

Increased attention, pressure and incentives on Egyptian enterprises to comply with environmental legislation.

Satisfactory development The work of the GoE over the last couple of decades and especially the work under EEAA in cooperation with bilateral donors are driving in the right direction.

Enterprises are interested in the activities and services provided through the component.

Very satisfactory development

There is a very high interest from industry to participate in the components activities. Not least based on the attractive loan facilities.

Egyptian resource base has available experts and staff and will participate in component.

Very satisfactory development

Local consultants with good skills have been recruited and show good understanding of ECO methods/procedures and cooperate very well with ECO coordinators as well as Danish


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specialists . CEM Component A major obstacle to effective implementation of the component is…. the existing lack of co-ordination between the EEAA and the various partners at the Governorate level.

satisfactory development - Managers in the communication deps. In EEAA are working in cooperative way. - Distribution of responsibilities are taking place.

A significant barrier regarding environmental communication in Egypt is the limited access to reliable environmental information and the general lack of awareness regarding the priorities of environmental decision-makers.

Satisfactory development.

- The National Strategy for Environmental Communication developed and approved by the Minister of Environment and EEAA decision makers. - The Strategy identified the environmental priorities. - As part of the IT portal, further access to environmental information can be assured.

There is a general lack of awareness regarding the priorities of environmental decision-makers.

Satisfactory development. - The Environmental Status Report printed and distributed which provide a clear access to the environmental issues in Egypt. - The Report had been translated and printed in English language.


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4. Major deviations and problems related to implementation of the components. Components Problems Recommendations to Steering

Committee Programme level 1- ESP Sector review.

2- Follow up on the NEAP. Production of CIDA documents. Strenghthening the planning and follow up department. 3-TOR National committee for sustainable development. 4- Enhancing environmental indicators. 5- GEAP unit in the EEAA organizational

1- The PMU recommends that the PCC endorses the ESP management decision to postpone the Sector review till 2007. 2- The PMU recommends that the EEAA would give special attention to the follow up of the NEAP updating. The responsibility of the follow up should be the mandate of the planning and follow up department in EEAA. The PMU recommends that EEAA strengthens the planning and follow up department and appoints a full time manager with extensive experience in planning. 3- The PMU recommends that Terms of reference be developed for the National committee for sustainable development so as to define its mandate and tasks and its link with the high environmental committees in the governorates. 4- The PMU recommends that the EEAA would use the Danish expertise while enhancing the environmental indicators and link it with the NEAP and policy directives. 5- The PMU recommends considering


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structure. 6- Office space. 7- Study for the local contribution. Decree with clear roles and responsibilities between RBOs/ EMUs. 8- Dissemination of Information

the GEAP unit in the new organizational structure of EEAA. 6- The PMU recommends that EEAA provides the necessary office space. 7- The PMU recommends that the study identifying the local contribution be developed and that EEAA issues the decree identifying the relation between RBOs/EMUs. 8- The PMU recommends that EEAA develops a policy for publishing the data available on the internet.

SDEM Component 1- EEAA 5 years plan to be linked with the NEAP. 2- Donors coordination. 3- Sustainability study with the local contribution

1-The EEAA 5 years work plan should be linked to the NEAP. 2- More cooperation with donors should take place to avoid replication of activities. 3- The Study identifying the local contribution of EEAA and governorates should be completed.

ACI Component 1- Fund Disbursement procedures. The PMU recommends that the disbursement procedures to be changed.

CEM Component 1-the organization of communication activities in EEAA. 2-Timeframe for the EEAA Media center

1- It is recommended to reconsider the organization of communication activities in EEAA to streamline efforts. 2-It is recommended to revise the timeframe for the EEAA Media center to assure efficient use of the digital camera.


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None PMU 1- Quality systems to EEAA

departments. 2- Dissemination of information.

1- The PMU recommends that EEAA initiates the development of quality systems for the EEAA departments and use the pilot phase of the EIA department as an example. 2- The PMU recommends that EEAA develops a policy for environmental information dissemination for example signing the Aarhus convention.

5. Status on outstanding issues and follow-up on decisions made by the Steering Committee (or similar body), sector review or others. Issue/problems raised in the last PCC dated 22 August 2005

Agreed timing Responsible agency

Status

PMU modifies the minutes of the PCC meeting held on 7 April 2005.

15 September 2005 PMU Done

A Decree from the CEO, EEAA to use the CIDA "Environmental Information Strategic Plan" in general as a tool that facilitates the monitoring of the progress in EEAA. The EEAA should particularly produce the documents mentioned in the CIDA plan output 5 on a regular basis so as to be able to monitor its progress.

15 September 2005 CEO / Eng. Moheeb

A workshop has been initiated so as to present the CIDA plan to EEAA leaders in order to agree on a specific list of documents to be produced.


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Go ahead with proposals using the remaining fund from the gender project and focus on sanitation projects in rural areas.

15 September 2005 PMU Done

CEM component is allowed to borrow 1,000,000 L.E from the ACI component to be spent this year and then return it in 2008.

31 January 2006 CEM/PMU Done

Proposal from the CEM steering committee to prepare extra mobile exhibition units

1 November 2005 CEM SC Done

Proposal for a plan to focus on the quality of the training and the development of the skills of the trainees rather than focusing on the number of trainees only. And to establish an evaluation system for the trainings that are being implemented by the components.

1 November 2005 EMU A draft proposal for a plan has been presented to the PMU and will be finalized by the SDEM component.

PMU will rephrase the part related to the "Inputs" to reflect the national input ensuring decentralization sustainability and adjust the wording in the "risks" section.

15 September 2005 PMU/ International Department EEAA

Comments are attached to the documents.

Plan of actions to initiate the development of a study estimating the fund that should be allocated from the national side for

15 September 2005 Financial and Administrative Affairs Sector

Not completed yet.


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sustainability of programme activities. The study will be developed in close cooperation with the governorates and the FEI. The study will be completed by end of December 2005. Lack of office space for the SDEM component

15 September 2005 CEO Still pending

Issuing a ministerial decree clarifying the roles of EMUs and RBOs

End of 2004? (HE the Minister recommended to complete it within 10 days)

CEO/ Dr. Ali Abou Sedera

Still pending

annual progress report - eeaa.gov.eg...ahmed kamal starting date: 1 january 2003 earlier reports:...

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