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PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Trust Fund Programme July to December 2011

IMPORTANT: In order to adhere to the schedule of submission of present progress reports to Donors, the reporting officer should strictly comply with following requirements, irrespective of the project starting date.

Funding source Reporting periods Progress report due at FAO Headquarters

GEF SIDA NORAD

Quarterly Progress reports: January-March April-June July-September October -December Project Progress reports: January--June July-December

Within one month after date due: 30 April 31 July 31 October 31 January

Project symbol GCP/RAS/236/GFF

Title Sustainable Development of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME)

Reporting period Jul-Dec 2011

Operating Unit RAPR

Lead Technical Unit RAPI

EOD-date 1 Apr 2009

NTE-date 31 Mar 2014

Total project budget US$30,933,500

Instructions: The reporting officer shall complete this 6-itemed report, retain a copy and forward the original duly signed to the Responsible Operational Unit/ Budget Holder. Information copies will be distributed by FAO HQ as required and appropriate.

BOBLME-2012-PSC_Doc-2.4

BOBLME Project PPR: Jul-Dec 2011

A. Progress and Outputs

1) Summary of Component –see section 5.1 2) Description of progress towards achievement of outcomes –see section 5.1

3) Outputs produced during reporting period as outlined in the project document/Work Plan, under all headings and sub-headings –see section 5.1.

Events diary: July

1 India: National Task Force meeting (Visakhapatnam) - RC 7-8 BOBLME Sharks Working Group meeting (Male, Maldives) - CTA, TO 11-13 Sri Lanka: Discussion of project implementation concerns - CTA 12-13 Budget revision mission I (Bangkok, Thailand) – RC. 23 India: Sundarbans planning meeting (Kolkata) 25-29 IOGOOS-SIBER meeting (Chennai, India) - CTA 26 India: ICM planning meeting (Pondicherry) 26-27 SEAFDEC-SIDA Andaman Sea Regional Management Workshop (Ranong, Thailand) - RC

August 3-24 CTA: on leave 5 Indonesia: TDA Consultation Workshop (Jakarta) 8 Thailand: TDA Consultation Workshop (Bangkok) 9 Thailand: National Task Force meeting (Bangkok) 9-10 Indonesia: Provincial TDA Consultation Meetings (Aceh) 11-12 Indonesia: Provincial TDA Consultation Meetings (Sumatera Utara) 15-16 Indonesia: Provincial TDA Consultation Meetings (Riau) 18-19 Indonesia: Provincial TDA Consultation Meetings (Sumatera Barat) 10-11 Malaysia: National consultations on the Environmental Indicators (Penang) 15-19 IOC-WESTPAC / BOBLME: MOMSEI 5 day Summer School (Phuket, Thailand) 19 Sri Lanka: National TDA consultation workshop (Colombo) 22-25 BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific writing (Phuket, Thailand)

September 3-8 BOBLME First bi-lateral consultation meeting on Gulf of Mannar Ecosystem – CTA

8 8 South China Sea Impact reference group meeting (Bangkok, Thailand) - RC 9 Meeting with NORAD and SIDA on project progress (Bangkok Thailand) - RC

9 9 BOBLME-MFF-AIT 5 week Certificate Course on ICM (Bangkok, Thailand) - RC 14-17 SEAFDEC Special meeting on sharks information and data collection (Bangkok) - CTA 19 Indonesia: TDA Consultation Workshop (Jakarta) 19 Indonesia: National TDA consultation (Jakarta)

27 27 RCU provides a lecture to the MFF-AIT Certificate Course on ICM trainees (Bangkok, Thailand) - RC 29 29 Meeting with Seek

October 3-6 APFIC-BOBLME consultative workshop on stock assessment (Yangon, Myanmar) - CTA, SAC 7 BOBLME stock assessment training (Yangon, Myanmar) - CTA, SAC 7 Myanmar: Meetings with national counterparts (Yangon) CTA, SAC 10-11 BOBLME hilsa stock assessment WG - BGD, IND, MYA (Dhaka, Bangladesh) - SAC 11-13 SEAFDEC-SIDA - Southern Andaman Sea consultative forum (Phuket, Thailand) - CTA 11-14 BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific presentation (Male, Maldives) - RC, TO 17-20 International Waters Conference (Dubrovnik, Croatia) - CTA, PSC chair 18 India: Awareness programme - EAF (Machilipatnam, India)

November 5 India: Awareness programme - EAF (Gopalpur, India) 8-10 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Penang/KL, Malaysia) 9-13 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Thailand) 11 SEAFDEC-SIDA mid term evaluation (Phuket, Thailand) 11-18 BOBLME Fisheries statistics review (Jakarta, Indonesia) 14-16 IOTC Working Party on Neritic Tunas (Chennai, India) 14-18 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Phuket, Thailand)


17-18 Indonesia: Meetings with national counterparts (Medan, Aceh) - CTA 21 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Thailand) 21-23 BOBLME mid term evaluation (India) 23-25 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Myanmar) 24 Bangladesh-India: IUCN Ecosystems for life WS (Dhaka, Bangladesh) -CTA 24-25 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Sri Lanka) 24-25 BOBLME stock assessment training (Phuket, Thailand) - SAC 25-1 Dec BOBLME fisheries statistics review (India) 27-29 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Bangladesh) 28 India: Sundarbans meeting (Frasergunj) 28 Gender awareness training (Bangkok, Thailand) - RC, CTA

December 1 Thailand: DNP-WWF MPA monitoring workshop (Phuket) - MPAC 1-2 BOBLME Project Review and Planning (Phuket, Thailand) - RC, CTA 1-2 BOBLME Indian mackerel Working Group (Kochi, India) - SAC 1-7 BOBLME mid term evaluation (RCU) 3-8 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Bangladesh) 4-8 BOBLME Regional ICM workshop (with IUCN Bangladesh) (Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh) - CTA 8-10 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Myanmar) 8-10 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Sri Lanka) 7-8 BOBLME stock assessment training (Chandpur, Bangladesh), SAC 11-12 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Maldives) 12-13 BOBLME stock assessment training (Kolkata, India), SAC 12-16 Mid term evaluation: review (Phuket, Thailand) - RC, CTA 19-23 9th Indian Fisheries Forum - BOBLME symposium (Chennai, India) - RC, CTA, SAC 28 India: Ecosystem indicators meeting (Kochi/Goa)

RC = Regional Coordinator; CTA = Chief Technical Adviser; SAC = Stock Assessment Coordinator; TO = Technical Officer; M&EC = M&E Coordinator; MPAC = Marine Protected Areas Coordinator

B. Inputs

1. List national & international professional staff assigned to the project during the reporting period

RCU C O’Brien Regional Coordinator R Hermes Chief Technical Adviser Ms. Sucharat Tong-On Secretary Bangkok N Sugathadasa Technical Officer Ms. Orawan Klinhual Finance Assistant On an as required basis M Baumann IT support and website maintenance R. Sharma Stock Assessment Coordinator D Laroche M&E Expert D Staples Project Management S Sattar Sharks Coordinator P. Manopawitr MPA Coordinator A Forbes Communications

Contracts operating in Q3 2011 Sub-comp

Contract Name Contractor

1.1 Indonesia - National TDA Consultations DGCF (Directorate General Capture Fisheries)


Sub-comp


1.1 Bangaldesh - National TDA consultations BFRI (Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute)

1.1 India - National TDA consultations FSI (Fisheries Survey of India)

1.1 Myanmar - National TDA manager Mr Hla Win

1.1 Malaysia - National TDA consultations DOF (Department of Fisheries - Malaysia)

1.1 Myanmar - National TDA consultations DOF (Department of Fisheries)

1.1 Thailand - National TDA consultations II Prince Of Songkla University

1.1 Sri Lanka - National TDA consultations I NARA (National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency)

1.1 TDA: aquatic disease risks review work shop NACA (Network of Aquaculture Centres in the Asia-Pacific)

1.1 Maldives - National TDA Manager Mr Saeed Simad

1.1 Sri Lanka - National TDA manager Mr H. S. G. Fernando

1.1 Bangladesh - National TDA manager Mr Maruf M Hussain

1.1 Malaysia - National TDA manager Dato' Junaidi Bin Che Ayub

1.1 Thailand - National TDA consultations I Prince Of Songkla University

1.4 India - National Consultation on Ecosystem Indicators FSI (Fisheries Survey of India)

2.1 ICM expert Mr Jayampathy Indrasiri Samarakoon

2.1 ICM South East Asia work shop Bogor University

2.1 ICM Training course (IUCN) MFF

2.1 India - National ICM meeting FSI (Fisheries Survey of India)

2.2 India - National policy consultations FSI (Fisheries Survey of India)

2.2 Sri Lanka - National Policy Review WS NARA

2.2 Resource management policy review Poseidon

2.3 Sharks expert Dr Charles Robert Anderson

2.3 Sri Lanka - SLAFAR NARA

2.3 Bangladesh hilsa working group meeting BFRI

2.3 BOBLME hilsa working group (held in BGD) BFRI

2.4 Gulf of Mannar - IUCN II IUCN - Sri Lanka

2.4 Gulf of Mannar - IUCN I IUCN - Sri Lanka

2.4 Mergui Archipelago Programme Wetlands Alliance

2.4 Gulf of Mannar consultation I (India) BOBP-IGO (Bay o f Bengal Programme Intergovernmental Organization)

3.2 MPA Review University of Washington

3.3 Sea turtles IOSEA

4.1 Fisheries indicators University of British Colombia

4.1 India - Ecosystem Indicators workshop FSI

4.2 Sri Lanka - Pollution expert Mr Seyed Ahamed Md. Azmy

4.2 Malaysia - Pollution expert Dr Zelina Zaiton Zelina Ibrahim

4.2 Myanmar- Pollution expert Dr Kyaw Naing

4.2 Thailand - Pollution expert Sompongchiyakul Penjai Sompongchiyakul

4.2 India - Pollution expert Dr Ramesh

5.3 BOBLME brochure development Mr Terry Clayton

5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Zelina Zaiton Zelina Ibrahim

5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Elayaperumal Vivekananadan

5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Elayaperumal Vivekananadan

5.3 Communications expert Dr Peter C Rothlisberg

5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Sevvandi Jayakody

5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Sevvandi Jayakody

5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Zelina Zaiton Zelina Ibrahim

Contracts operating in Q4 2011 Sub-comp


1.1 Indonesia - National TDA Consultations Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries 1.1 Bangaldesh - National TDA consultations BFRI 1.1 India - National TDA consultations FSI (Fisheries Survey of India) 1.1 Myanmar - National TDA manager Mr Hla Win 1.1 Myanmar - National TDA consultations U Mya Than Tun 1.1 Thailand - National TDA consultations II Prince Of Songkla University 1.1 Sri Lanka - National TDA consultations I NARA


Sub-comp


1.1 TDA: aquatic disease risks review workshop NACA

1.1 Maldives - National TDA Manager Mr Saeed Simad 1.1 Sri Lanka - National TDA manager Mr H. S. G. Fernando 1.1 TDA synthesis Mr H. S. G. Fernando 1.1 TDA synthesis and partners review Dr Derek J Staples 1.1 Bangladesh - National TDA manager Mr Maruf M Hussain 1.1 TDA synthesis Dr Kuperan K Viswanathan 1.4 India - National Consultation on Ecosystem Indicators FSI (Fisheries Survey of India) 2.1 ICM South East Asia work shop Bogor University 2.1 ICM Training course IUCN - Mangroves for the Future 2.1 Regional ICM Workshop IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Sri Lanka 2.1 ICM expert Dr Jayampathy Indrasiri Samarakoon 2.1 India - National ICM meeting Dr Vijayakumaran Kandachamy 2.2 India - National policy consultations FSI (Fisheries Survey of India) 2.2 Sri Lanka - National Policy Review WS NARA 2.3 Stock Assessment Training - Myanmar DOF 2.3 Sharks expert Dr Charles Robert Anderson 2.3 Expert on Fisheries Data and Statistics Mr Kim Stobberup 2.3 Fisheries Ecosystem Plan development Dr Niranjala Sriyanie Miththapala 2.3 Bangladesh hilsa working group meeting BFRI 2.3 Indian mackerel Working Group meeting FSI (Fisheries Survey of India) 2.3 Stock Assessment Training - Bangladesh BFRI 2.3 Sharks coordinator Ms Shahaama Fathima Abdul Sattar 2.3 Sri Lanka - IT support to MFARD FAO Sri Lanka 2.3 BOBLME hilsa working group (held in BGD) BFRI 2.3 Fisheries statistics review Mr Kim Stobberup 2.4 Mergui Archipelago Programme Said Irandoust 2.4 Gulf of Mannar - IUCN II_FBA IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Sri Lanka 2.4 Gulf of Mannar consultation I (India) BOBP-IGO 3.2 Thailand: MPA programme of work Wetlands Alliance 3.2 BOBLME MPA brochure Conservation International 3.3 Sea turtles IOSEA 4.1 India - Ecosystem Indicators workshop FSI (Fisheries Survey of India) 4.1 Bangladesh - National consultation on Ecosystem Indicators BFRI 4.1 Coordinator - National Ecosystems Indicators Workshop,

Bangladesh Prof. Dr Md. M.Maruf Hossain

4.1 Coordinator - National Ecosystems Indicators Workshop, Bangladesh

Prof. Dr Md. M.Maruf Hossain

4.2 Sri Lanka - Pollution expert Mr Seyed Ahamed Md. Azmy 4.2 Malaysia - Pollution expert Dr Zelina Zaiton Ibrahim 4.2 Thailand - Pollution expert Ms Penjai Sompongchiyakul 4.2 India - Pollution expert Prof. Dr Ramachandran Ramesh 5.3 Communications expert Dr T.J. Pandian 5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Zelina Zaiton Ibrahim 5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Elayaperumal Vivekananadan 5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Elayaperumal Vivekananadan 5.3 Communications expert Dr Peter C Rothlisberg 5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Sevvandi Jayakody 5.3 Communications expert - WS I Dr Sevvandi Jayakody 5.3 Communications Expert - Scientific Writing Dr T.J. Pandian 5.3 Communications expert - WS II Dr Zelina Zaiton Ibrahim 5.3 BOBLME brochure development Mr Terry Clayton (Red Plough)


2. Equipment received during the reporting period N/A

3. Training activities during the reporting period, viz: fellowships, study tours, field days, local workshops. Please list how many trainees (male/female) were involved in each activity. Training activities initiated / organised by the Project BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific writing (22-25 Aug, Phuket, Thailand). 2 Bangladesh (M,M) 3 India (2M,F) 1 Indonesia (M) 2 Malaysia (M.M) 2 Maldives (M,M) 2 Myanmar (2F) 1 Seychelles (F) 2 Sri Lanka (F,M) 3 Thailand (4F). BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific writing (11-14 Oct, Male, Maldives). 2 Bangladesh (M,M) 3 India (2M,F) 1 Indonesia (M) 2 Malaysia (M.M) 2 Maldives (M,M) 2 Myanmar (2F) 1 Seychelles (F) 2 Sri Lanka (F,M) 3 Thailand (4F). BOBLME Stock Assessment Training- Myanmar (7 October): 32 people (22M,10W) BOBLME Stock Assessment Training- Thailand (24-25 November): 36 people (28M, 8F) BOBLME Stock Assessment Training- Bangladesh (7-8 December): 18 people (14M, 4F) BOBLME Stock Assessment Training- India (12 December): 42 people (32M, 10F)

Training activities co-organised by the Project AIT-MFF-BOBLME Postgraduate Certificate in Integrated Coastal Management (5 week course 2 Sep - 8 Oct Bangkok, Thailand). 1 Bangladesh (M) 3 India (2M,F) 2 Indonesia (M,F) 2 Malaysia (2M) 1 Maldives (M) 2 Myanmar (M.F) 2 Pakistan (2M) 3 Seychelles (M,2F) 6 Sri Lanka (3M,3F) 7 Thailand (2M,5F). BOBLME supported 7 participants

Training activities co-financed by the Project involving Project member countries IOC/WESTPAC - BOBLME Summer School on Monsoon Onset Monitoring and its Social & Ecosystem Impacts (MOMSEI) Phuket, Thailand, 15-19 August 2011. 1 Bangladesh (M) 3 China 1 India (M) 2 Indonesia (M,F) 2 Malaysia (2M) 1 Maldives (M) 2 Philippines (2F) 1 Sri Lanka (M) 8 Thailand (2M,5F). BOBLME supported 4 participants

C.1 Problems encountered

None

.

C.2 Action plan to address any project shortcomings or problems encountered This section should be completed if project progress was rated not fully satisfactory during the previous progress report. N/A Problem(s) identified in previous PIR

Action(s) taken By whom When


C.3 Risk management If internal or external risks were rated as Substantial or High during the previous progress report or during the Mid-term Review, please indicate what risk mitigation measures were implemented during the period and with what results: INTERNAL RISKS RELATING TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Risk Factor Indicators of Low Risk

Indicators of Medium Risk

Indicators of High Risk

Rating1 Notes

Generic Risks

The Project is not implemented in accordance with FAO/Donor requirements

Project staff and administrative requirements are completed to agreed standards The Project is implemented according to the annual work plan and budget M&E Plan is implemented according to the specified timeline and outputs are accepted by the relevant stakeholders. PTF / Donors endorse Project progress reports. On balance, the feed back from donors and stakeholders is positive. Instances when decisions on financial and administrative / technical matters are objected to by the BH / LTU or other FAO personnel are rare (<4 per year). Minimal disruption to work as a result of not understanding FAO procedures.

Project staff and administrative requirements are increasingly not completed to agreed standards The Project is experiencing noticeable delays and budgetary issues. M&E Plan outputs are queried by the relevant stakeholders. PTF / Donors reveal concerns regarding project progress reports. Feed back from Donors and stakeholders is increasingly reserved. Concerns about decisions on financial and administrative / technical matters are escalated to the Implementing Agency by the Budget Holder / LTU. The implementation of the Annual Work Plan is being affected due to a lack of understanding of FAO procedures

LTU raises concerns to TCID that Project staff and administrative requirements are not being met The Project is off track, the LTU/BH are raising concerns with the Implementing Agency. M&E Plan outputs are being rejected by the relevant stakeholders. PTF / Donors reject project progress reports. Feed back from Donors and stakeholders is generally negative Project stalls due to concerns about decision making on financial and administrative / technical matters. Project repeatedly stalled due to lack of understanding of FAO procedures

L -

1 L Low, M medium, H high, S substantial, NA not applicable, TBD to be determined.


INTERNAL RISKS RELATING TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT




Rating1 Notes

The RCU is not well resourced, and technically and administratively competent to implement the Project.

Staffing levels and technical expertise are commensurate with effective and efficient implementation of the Project. Staff members are adequately equipped to perform their duties. RCU Office functions with minimal disruption. The relationship between the RCU and AFRDEC is amicable In the main, staff members are in agreement with the effecting of their leave entitlement. Health and safety issues are not majors factors affecting RCU staff

Staff are overextended and/or lack resources and this begins to impact the implementation of the Project FAO receives feedback that the RCU Office is not functioning well. The relationship between the RCU and AFRDEC is patchy. FAO notes its concerns that staff members are not adequately equipped to perform their duties. Staff are raising concerns about work loads and / or an inability to take time off. Health and safety issues are increasingly arising among RCU staff

The Project is off track due to: - staff members not adequately equipped to perform their duties. - Staff being over-worked. Staff begin to resign due to poor work conditions Health and safety issues/incidents affecting staff performance DOF/AFRDEC signals that it wants to end the hosting arrangement

L -

Governance The PSC is serviced by the RC in accordance with the PSC Rules of Procedure. PSC meetings are held with minimal logistical interruption. PSC feedback on the RCU is, on balance, positive PSC adopt an annual work plan and budget

Turnover of PSC members or absenteeism at PSC meetings is beginning to affect continuity and decision making. PSC feedback on the RCU is increasingly negative Adoption of the annual work plan and budget is problematic

Turnover of PSC members and/or absenteeism at PSC meetings are of a level that is impairing decision making. PSC feedback on the RCU is mainly negative PSC does not adopt an annual work plan and budget

L






Rating1 Notes

Co-financing Countries / partners contribute more than 75% but less than 100% of Co-financing in one project year.

Countries / partners contribute more than 50% but less than 75% of Co-financing in one project year.

Countries / partners contribute less than 50% of Co-financing in one project year.

L

M

After 12 months (2011) cash co-financing by the Project countries ranged from 104-196 % of the expected total. In kind co-financing ranged from 83-253% Partner contributions were 10% of the expected total (range 3-86%). A review of the SIDA-others co-financing will be undertaken. it is likely that the current estimate of 3% is underestimated, given the high level of collaboration the BOBLME Project currently has.

Generic Risks – as identified in the ProDoc

Failure to reach consensus on a sufficiently strong institutional solution capable of ensuring long-term successes of the BOBLME Programme

Countries are engaging in Component 1 activities as expected.

Countries cannot reach an agreement on the proposed institutional arrangements in the draft SAP by December 2012.

Countries have not reached an agreement on the proposed institutional arrangements in the draft SAP by December 2013.

L -

Financial sustainability Countries are engaging in Component 1 activities as expected.

Countries cannot reach an agreement on the proposed financial arrangements in the draft SAP by Dec 2012.

Countries have not reached an agreement on the proposed financial arrangements in the draft SAP by December 2013.

L -

Outcome 1: The institutional and programmatic basis for implementing the SAP has been developed

Generally, countries may not be willing or able to follow through on necessary provision of personnel and other resources to effectively participate in project/programme implementation.

Countries engaging as expected. Countries inform the PSC that they are having difficulties securing personnel and other resources for the Project.

Countries inform the PSC that they no longer have the support from high level government to provide personnel and other resources for the project

L -

Sufficient political will may not be mobilized to gain high level, eight country endorsement of the SAP.


Countries cannot reach an agreement on the draft SAP by December 2012.

Countries have not reached an agreement on the SAP by December 2013.

L -






Rating1 Notes

Countries may fail to reach consensus on a sufficiently strong institutional solution capable of ensuring long-term sustainability of the BOBLME Programme.




L -

Outcome 2: Regional and sub-Regional collaborative management approaches applied to priority issues, and barriers affecting coastal/marine living natural resources in the BOBLME, and the livelihoods of dependent coastal communities are removed

Generally, countries may not be willing or able to follow through on necessary provision of personnel and other resources to effectively participate in project implementation.



L -

Risk that country personnel will not find it possible to commit limited time and resources to bi-national or regional efforts.

Country personnel engaging as expected.

Country personnel increasingly unable to meet deadlines for regional and national BOBLME activities. National Coordinators increasingly report that they are unable to find personnel to undertake BOBLME activities.

Countries inform the PSC that they no longer have the personnel to undertake BOBLME activities

L -

Risk that project sponsored activities resulting in greater level of regional cooperation toward development of regional approaches to ecosystem management will not be sustainable post-project.

Ecosystem based activities are being undertaken by countries on a national and regional basis as per the work plan. Countries participate in the (to be formed) BOBLME Regional Fisheries Management Advisory Committee.

Turnover of RFMAC members or absenteeism at RFMAC meetings is beginning to affect continuity and decision making. PSC feedback on the RFMAC is increasingly negative

Turnover of RFMAC members and/or absenteeism at RFMAC meetings are of a level that is impairing decision making. PSC feedback on the RFMAC is mainly negative

L -

Outcome 3: Increased understanding of large-scale processes and ecological dynamics and interdependencies characteristic of the BOBLME




L -






Rating1 Notes

Outcome 4: Institutional arrangements and processes established to support a collaborative approach to ascertain and monitor ecosystem health of the BOBLME.




L -

Risk that countries will see regional (Ecosystem) standards as involving unacceptable obligations beyond their existing national programs

Countries are engaging in Component 4.1 activities as expected.

Countries cannot reach an agreement on the proposed ecosystem standards for input into the draft SAP by December 2012.

Countries have not reached an agreement the proposed ecosystem standards for input into the draft SAP by December 2013.

L -

Outcome 5: Sufficient institutional capacity established to coordinate regional interventions, monitor project impacts, and disseminate and exchange information

Risk that the process of moving the temporary RCU to its permanent location will seriously diminish the capacity of the RCU to deliver products in a timely fashion.

Project staff and administrative requirements are completed to agreed standards The Project is implemented according to the annual work plan and budget RCU Office functions with minimal disruption.

FAO receives feedback that the RCU Office is not functioning well.

The Project is off track due to matters arising from the relocation.

L This risk no longer exists

Risk that the RCU may not be able to function effectively and efficiently if office space, transport requirements and communications are inadequate

Project staff and administrative requirements are completed to agreed standards The Project is implemented according to the annual work plan and budget RCU Office functions with minimal disruption.

FAO receives feedback that the RCU Office is not functioning well.

The Project is off track due to matters arising from the relocation.

L This risk no longer exists


EXTERNAL RISKS RELATING TO PROJECT CONTEXT




Rating2 Notes

Generic Risks – as identified in the ProDoc

Climate change and natural disasters

The Project area is not affected by any extreme weather/environmental event

One or more countries experience an extreme weather/environmental event in the coastal region

A natural disaster in a coastal area is declared in one or more countries

L-M The Bay has a history of extreme weather/environmental events so such an event is likely during the term of the Project. Predicting where such an event might occur and the impact on the Project are not possible. The floods in Bangkok in Q4, were disruptive, and some contract activities were delayed.

Lack of sustained institutional and financial commitment from one or more of the BOBLME countries to support project operations

National coordinators are engaging. Countries in the main are attending regional events. Countries are undertaking national activities to agreed standards and specifications.

National coordinators are slow to respond to requests. One or more countries are consistently not attending regional events. Countries are avoiding undertaking national activities.

One or more National Coordinators are not engaging. Countries signal they cannot undertake Project activities

L

Existing political commitments to regional bodies such as SAARC and ASEAN, BOBP-IGO, impede BOBLME countries from achieving project outcomes.

Countries are engaging as expected. Countries in the main are attending regional events. Countries are undertaking national activities to agreed standards and specifications.

Countries begin to signal that proposed BOBLME activities are competing or conflicting with their existing commitments to regional organizations

Countries are unable to undertake BOBLME activities because they compete or conflict with their existing commitments to regional organizations

L -

Sustained political and public commitment

Countries are engaging as expected.

Countries begin to signal that they cannot undertake proposed activities for political reasons

Countries are unable to undertake activities because of political reasons

L -

Changes in security conditions in Project countries affect project implementation

Project countries undertake activities, including hosting regional workshops as expected

One or more countries indicate that they will have to limit BOBLME activities and or relocate meetings/workshops to other countries due to a deterioration of security conditions

Countries are unable to undertake activities due to security concerns.

L-M - FAO security levels ranged from minimal to moderate in BOBLME countries.

2 L Low, M medium, H high, S substantial, NA not applicable, TBD to be determined.






Rating2 Notes

Generic Risks – others

Project Development Objective: To support a series of strategic interventions that would result in and provide critical inputs into the Strategic Action Programme (SAP), whose implementation will lead to enhanced food security and reduced poverty for coastal communities.

Risk that pressing domestic economic and social issues will prevent senior national political decision makers to realize the long-term importance of the need to sustainably manage the living marine resources of the BOBLME.

Countries engaging as expected. Countries inform the PSC that they are having difficulties securing support for the Project from high level government

Countries inform the PSC that they no longer have the support from high level government for the Project

L -

Risk that national level political leaders will not see the benefits of regional coordination of efforts to sustainably manage the LMEs and thus will not commit necessary time and resources to the effort.

Countries engaging as expected. Countries inform the PSC that they are having difficulties securing support for the Project from high level government

Countries inform the PSC that they no longer have the support from high level government for the Project

L-M Emerging

issue

The engagement of country representatives to the PSC, NC and NTA level remains inconsistent. This may indicate that the project is, relatively, a lower priority than other intergovernmental and global initiatives for some countries. Representation at PSC meetings is characterised by around half of the participants being alternates.- At PSC I (2010) there was 8 alternates and 2 members absent. At PSC II (2011) there was 9 alternates.. Representation at recent events involving national coordinators and national technical advisors has also been patchy. At the December 2011 NC & NTA Project review and planning meeting, 6 positions were not represented and one country was absent.

Outcome 1: The institutional and programmatic basis for implementing the SAP has been developed.

Countries may decide that regionally based institutional arrangements are inconsistent with their national interests.




L-M Emerging

issue

A report from the BOBLME M&E Consultant in Q4 indicated that some countries believe that the creation of a single major entity comprising the 8 countries that






Rating2 Notes

would lead the implementation of the SAP is unlikely. Instead, the development of a SAP comprising a body to coordinate a series of sub-regional activities is considered to be a more achievable (and potentially, institutionally more appropriate) outcome.


C.4. Monitoring and Evaluation

Please describe activities for monitoring and evaluation carried out during the reporting period Monitoring Plan finalized during this reporting period, or finalized plan submitted An independent mid-term evaluation was undertaken by the FAO Office of Evaluation (OED) from 9 November 2011 to 31 January 2012. The evaluation team (Mr Arne Andreasson and Ms Sherry Heileman) team visited five of the eight Project countries and the RCU. The key findings and recommendations of the evaluation will be presented to the PSC on 20-22 March 2012 by the evaluation team leader. QPR: Jul-Sept 2011.

C.5 Rating Project Performance and Risk

Based on inputs by the Coordinator, the FAO Task Manager3 will make an overall assessment and provide ratings of: Progress towards achieving the project objective(s) - see section C5.1 and the Task Manager will provide the progress rating

Use GEF Secretariat required six-point scale system: Highly Satisfactory (HS), Satisfactory (S), Marginally Satisfactory (MS), Marginally Unsatisfactory (MU), Unsatisfactory (U), and Highly Unsatisfactory (HU). Ratings of MS and below are to be treated as a risk of project failure


C5.1 Progress towards achieving the project components: - see below C 5.2 The following corrective actions are recommended (identify actions to be taken, target dates and by responsibility) D Draft Work plan and expected milestones and outputs Component 1. Strategic Action Programme (SAP) Preparation of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP) whose implementation will ensure the long-term institutional and financial sustainability of the BOBLME Programme

1.1. TDA Preparation - Build on the BOBLME’s existing draft Framework Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (FTDA) and complete the Programme’s TDA

PY3: January – December 2011

On the basis of the TDA document revised and updated in 2010, and the country-specific TDA consultation roadmaps developed at the August 2010 workshop, undertake national TDA consultations in all countries. National Facilitators conduct consultation workshops (1-2 per country, according to need). Prepare synthesis of national TDA consultations. Analyze the (additional) issue of migratory and transboundary fishing (artisanal and small scale). Hold a Regional TDA Validation Workshop. On the basis of the Regional Workshop recommendations, amend or revise TDA as required. Undertake advocacy steps to facilitate adoption of TDA. Submit final TDA to PSC for adoption (hold an extraordinary meeting in Q3-Q4 2011). Prepare and disseminate communication tools on TDA (and SAP) and lobby for creation of inter-ministry committees.

Milestones and outputs Comments on progress

1. National Facilitators identified and contracted in all countries – Feb 2. TDA Consultation WS completed in all countries - May - see 1.

Output 1: Reports - national TDA consultations (8) - Jun - see 1. () 3. Contract to undertake and present regional synthesis - Apr - see 2 Output 2: Report - Regional synthesis - Jun - see 2.

4. Contract for study of migratory/transboundary fishing –Apr - Output 3: Report on migratory/transboundary fishing - Jun - see 3

5. Regional TDA validation workshop (2d) held – Sep - see 4 Output 4: Report - Regional WS including final recommendations on the TDA content - Oct 6. Contract to make final changes to the TDA – Jul - see 2&4 7. TDA finalised for adoption – Jul - see 2&4 8. PSC meeting to adopt TDA held - Nov - see 5 Output 5: Adopted TDA - Nov - see 5 9. Contract to edit and publish the TDA – Aug 10. TDA edited, finalized and published – Dec Output 6: Published TDA - Dec - see 5

Progress: slower than expected due to the extended duration of national TDA consultations. All countries have completed internal consultations. Adjustments: Timelines will have to be extended. The Regional synthesis WS proposed is set for 24-26 January 2012, the regional confirmation meeting is set for 13-14 February 2012, and it is now expected to have the TDA adopted by PSC at its regular meeting in March 2012. Revised Completion: On track for Q1 2012, publication of TDA to be integrated into SAP process as relevant

1. All national TDA consultations completed except India. India has completed its regional road show and will finalise its TDA report in December. 2. Contract delayed due to the extended consultation process. A team of three consultants identified (Staples, Kuperan and Fernando).


11. TDA promoted in each country – Dec - see5 Output 7: Promotion materials TDA produced and disseminated – Dec onwards Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the Logframe

3. Ms Alin Kadfak has been contracted to deliver a report by late Feb 2012. 4. TDA validation WS rescheduled for 13-14 Feb 2012 - also see 2 above. 5. PSC will meet in March 2012. But on reflection, promotion of the TDA will not be a dedicated activity, as it will be included in the SAP promotion. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S Although this is slower than planned, the BOBLME project year extends slightly into 2012 and it is expected that all TDA consultations will be completed in time for the PSC. There is therefore no risk to the project.

1.2. BOBLME Institutional Arrangements - Identify and establish agreed to permanent institutional arrangements ensuring the long-term management of the BOBLME


An international consultant (or consulting group) undertakes an analysis of institutional and financing options, and the results will be reviewed at a Regional Workshop (of the SAP team). The workshop will make recommendations on institutional and financing options, and these will be validated through a consultation process in the countries. The consultations on institutional and financial options will be held in conjunction with those being undertaken for the SAP – as the SAP is expected to influence the nature and extent of those options.


1. Contract to undertake and present an analysis of institutional and financing options – Jul - see 1

Output 1: Report - analysis institutional and financing options - Sep - see 1 2. Regional WS (3d) (SAP team) to review institutional and financing options held – Nov -

see 1 Output 2: Report - Regional WS including guidance on institutional and financing approach for the SAP - Dec - see 1 Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the Logframe

Progress: Deferred. This work will be undertaken as part of the SAP development when it starts in 2012. Adjustments:. Revised Completion: Q4 2012

1. Deferred until the SAP Process development team meets in Feb 2012. The nature and extent of this work will be discussed by the team and undertaken in 2012. The SAP development team needs the TDA, which has been delayed.


Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S This is delayed due to the TDA process. This has the implication that the draft SAP development may also need to rescheduled by about 3 months, although preferably, the draft will be ready by end 2012.

1.3. Sustainable Financing Strategy and Recommendations - Identify a possible financing mechanism(s) to fund BOBLME management structure and assist BOBLME countries to mobilize financial resources/mechanisms to implement SAP



See 1.2 above.

Q3 LTU:S Q4 LTU:S This work will commence in 2012.

1.4. SAP Formulation and Adoption - Process for formulation of an agreed Strategic Action Programme (SAP)


SAP development commences after the TDA is adopted. A Regional SAP team is constituted (composition requires guidance from the PSC). SAP Team Meeting is held

and agrees on SAP framework and structure, as well as SAP development process. Inter-ministry committees (IMC) established in Project countries.


1. Confirmed list of SAP team members – Aug () - see 1 2. Contracts for SAP Team leaders and writers - Oct - see 1 3. SAP Team meeting (see 1.2 above) held – Nov - see 1 and 2 Output 1: Draft SAP Framework - Nov - see 1 and 2 Output 2: Report – SAP Team meeting (as above in 1.2) - Dec - see1 and 2 4. Confirmed list of Inter-ministry committees (IMC) members – Aug - see 3 5. IMC meets about three times per year – Nov Output 3: Reports – IMC meeting minutes - Dec Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the Logframe

Progress: overall, slower than expected due to the extended duration of national TDA consultations. Adjustments: Timelines will have to be extended. A SAP process development team will meet in Feb 2012 to develop a SAP framework and a SAP process for the consideration of the PSC in March 2012. Revised Completion: On track for Q1 2012, except IMC meeting reports for 2011 are not going to be produced.

1. The PSC has elected to be the SAP team. Dr Samarakoon (SRL) has agreed to be the SAP writer. Contract expected to be signed in January 2012. 2. A SAP process development team will meet in 15-17 Feb 2012 (after the TDA is confirmed 13-14 Feb) to


develop a SAP framework and a SAP process for the consideration of the PSC in March 2012. The SAP development team will nominally comprise RCU, LTU, David LaRoche, Derek Staples, (ASCLME), National Coordinators

3. No information of the existence of such committees at this stage. This needs to be assisted by the PSC in March (get the PSC to indicate where the opportunities are, and integrate the IMC or an alternative body as part of the SAP Development Process). Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S As above, this was contingent on the TDA preparation and is therefore delayed. It is not considered a risk at this stage, however timelines may need to be tightened for this process.

Component 2. Coastal/Marine Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Use

Development and implementation of regional and sub-regional collaborative approaches to common/shared issues affecting the health and status of BOBLME

2.1. Community-based Integrated Coastal Management (stocktaking) - Stock-taking/lesson learning of information and experience for promotion of community-based, fisheries and habitat management; co-management; and alternative livelihoods among fisher communities. in the region


NCs/NTAs identify and nominate ICM pilot (learning) sites for BOBLME ICM interventions (outreach). Organize and conduct Regional ICM Workshop to synthesize sub-regional workshop recommendations, to confirm pilot (learning) sites, to identify outreach/information dissemination activities, and to prepare ICM policy recommendations (for Subcomponent 2.2). Development of outreach materials. Implementation of outreach activities: national/site specific workshops, training on economic valuation of small-scale fisheries, marine spatial planning. Information dissemination to educators (secondary school level) to generate awareness on environmental and climate change concerns. Support to national ICM activities in confirmed pilot (learning) sites.


1. ICM sites in all countries nominated - Apr Output 1: List of ICM pilot sites - Apr - see 1 2. Regional WS (3 days) to review and build on sub-regional WS recommendations held –

Aug - see 2 Output 2: Report - Regional WS on ICM containing work plan and policy

recommendations (for subcomponent 2.2)– Sep - (Dec)

Progress: overall, slower than expected, but new/alternative activities were added such ICM training. The desire to collaborate with IUCN-Bangladesh on the Regional ICM WS resulted in the WS being rescheduled to 4-8 December 2011. Adjustments: Timelines will have to be extended.


3. Outreach materials developed and disseminated – Aug ongoing - see 2 4. National ICM activities in pilot sites supported, including seminars and trainings in

each country on topics recommended by Regional WS conducted – Sep ongoing - see 2 Output 3: Progress reports on national outreach and training activities Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

Revised Completion: On track for Q1 2012, except outreach activities are deferred until 2012

1. Not all countries have submitted their sites. However, in the meantime, BOBLME and MFF have offered countries the opportunity to use the 2011 ICM funding allocation to send participants to the Asian Institute of Technology ICM Post graduate certificate in course. 2. the meeting was held 4-8 December, in collaboration with IUCN Bangladesh. Outreach material discussed and agreed. Q3 LTU: HS Q4 LTU: HS This will be completed in early 2012. The collaboration with IUCN is excellent and productive.

2.2. Improved Policy Harmonization (mainstreaming) - Better understanding of the policy processes and enhanced capacity in the formulation of policy, regional exchange of information on policy and legislation (inputs to SAP)


Countries complete and submit policy questionnaires (from the 2010 activities). Ongoing Policy Review and Analysis Report by Poseidon is finalised and validated at Regional Policy Workshop. Workshop prepares recommendations and work plan on how countries can strengthen ICM/EAF policy making capacity in each country [this might include, at appropriate levels of policy focus, assistance with modernising and/or harmonising policy instruments; and capacity building]. Additional activities such as “think tank” exercises on cross cutting issues of governance. Topics pertaining to Project work areas of interest (e.g. sharks, hilsa or Indian mackerel fisheries resources, MPAs, EIA, waste management) are addressed under the relevant subcomponents. Prepare brief on the status of ICM/EAF policies in the Bay of Bengal for countries and APFIC. Start implementation of work plan for national activities agreed at Regional workshop.


1. Policy questionnaires completed and submitted – Apr 2. Policy review and analysis completed

Output 1: Report – Policy review and analysis - May 3. Regional Policy WS (3 days) held – Jul - see 1 Output 2: Report - Regional Policy WS containing work plan and policy recommendations (in particular for subcomponent 2.1 ) – Aug - see 1

4. Activities as recommended by the WS (e.g. capacity building and policy development

support)

Progress: slower than expected as the anticipated collaborative arrangement with SEAFDEC has not yet materialised. Adjustments: Timelines will have to be extended. Revised Completion: deferred to Q1-Q2 2012

1. The RCU is in discussions with SEAFDEC to jointly hold


Output 3: Progress Reports – on (“think tank”)activities conducted (Sep, Nov) - see 1

5. Policy brief for countries and APFIC prepared and disseminated Output 4: Report – Status of ICM/EAF policies in the Bay of Bengal for countries and APFIC -Aug - see 1

Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

the Regional Policy workshop - consequently the workshop is likely to be held in Q1-Q2 2012. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S SEAFDEC has been slow to respond, delaying expected progress. This is partly due to their own programme and disruption to Secretariat during Bangkok floods. It is expected to get on track following a meeting between SG & RC in Jan 2012.

2.3. Collaborative Regional Fishery Assessments and Management Plans - Development of regional and sub-regional management plans and harmonization of data collection and standardization to promote collaborative fisheries management approaches

Fisheries Statistics

A review is prepared on the collection of catch/landings statistics for hilsa and Indian mackerel (small pelagics) in BOBLME countries (national and decentralized levels), covering also value of catch, cost of fishing, and contribution to economy (socio-economic information). The existing (FAO) training course on fisheries data and statistics is adapted for implementation in the BOB through an established capacity development institution (e.g. SEAFDEC). Fisheries Statistics Working Group meets to review training course, confirm capacity development needs, promote harmonization of statistics and links to fisheries management advice. South Asia sub-regional workshop to discuss information on harmonization of fisheries statistics (promotion of Southeast Asian approach through SEAFDEC). Training or other activities to improve fisheries statistics undertaken.

Hilsa and Indian mackerel

Stock assessments are updated and synthesized into regional (sub-regional) assessments. Short courses in fisheries statistics and stock assessment developed and implemented on regional, sub-regional or national basis. Targeted research for the improvement of data and knowledge on key resources designed and implemented (e.g. life history parameters, stock structure, genetics, morphometrics, interaction of different fisheries sub-sectors, critical habitats for life-history stages) through country institutions. FAWG meets (in Bangladesh) for preparatory activities. FAWG holds 2

nd meeting to review progress of activities and package stock status advice. BOBLME participates in FAO-APFIC Stock Assessments Tools Workshop in

Yangon, Myanmar, October 2011 to review and discuss case studies (e.g. hilsa Bangladesh and India; Indian mackerel India and Sri Lanka), identify and promote tools and capacity development, as well as co-management recognition scheme (as well as other forms of environmental recognition). BOBLME participation in BOBP-IGO continuation of hilsa management consultation.

Sharks

A review is undertaken on the status of NPOA design and implementation and a work plan developed on how to address remaining gaps, develop capacity and support implementation. A Shark Working Group is constituted and convened to validate/consolidate the work plan and identify/formulate measures to raise awareness and improve compliance. Targeted research (studies) are undertaken to address knowledge gaps (life cycle and reproduction information, information from small-scale fisheries, monitoring of effectiveness of conservation measures (MDV, MYA), alternative livelihoods. Implement measures to improve knowledge on shark taxonomy (training and support to shark taxonomy on national and regional level. Initiate work


towards regional synthesis of NPOAs (framework RPOA). BOBLME participates in BOBP-IGO sub-regional shark management consultation.

Fisheries management

Constitute Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (FMAC) and hold meeting to discuss and validate ‘pre-assessments’, information on catch reconstruction, and performance indicators (the Poseidon and UBC-SAUP outputs) and draft a work plan for follow-up activities. Capacity building on how to produce and apply EAF advice (NOAA Training ?). Design EAF Training Course and conduct test-run (Training of Trainers) with course development institution (e.g. IPB Bogor, CTI and FAO). Constitute decision making executive body and prepare for first meeting in 2012 (after the PSC meeting). Support measures on development of ‘international instrument on small-scale fisheries’ (FAO-COFI) as appropriate.



Fisheries statistics

1. Contract for review of data collection processes – Apr

2. Review implemented - May - see 1. Output 1: Report – review of data collection processes and recommended protocols -

Sep - see 1

3. Contract with training institution (e.g. CMFRI, SEAFDEC) - May - see 2 4. FAO Training course on statistics adapted for the BOB – Aug - see 3 5. BOBLME Training course (2) on statistics held - Oct - see 2 Output 2: Fisheries statistics training course curriculum - Aug - see 2 Output 3: Reports – training courses conducted - Nov - see2

6. Fisheries Statistics WG held - Nov - see 1 Output 4: Report - Fisheries Statistics WG including recommendations on data collection and harmonized fisheries statistics -Dec- see 1 7. Promotion of improved data collection and harmonized fisheries statistics – to the

extent possible in 2011, to be further developed in 2012 - see 1 Hilsa and Indian mackerel

8. Sub-regional assessment information on hilsa reviewed (BGD, IND, MYA) – ca. May

9. Sub-regional workshop to develop an integrated assessment of hilsa - May Output 5: Report – sub-regional assessment of hilsa and recommendations for further

Fisheries statistics

Progress: delayed start to the fisheries statistics review. Adjustments: Timelines will have to be extended. The FAO statistics training is likely to be deferred and may be dropped. We will focus on the SEAFDEC training and respond to training needs identified as part of the stats review (Due for completion in December) Revised Completion: Training activities are deferred to 2012. The fisheries statistics WG will meet in Q1 2012

1. The fisheries statistics review was completed in December. Therefore the WG will be deferred until Q1 2012 2. The anticipated collaborative arrangement with SEAFDEC has not yet materialised, therefore this work is not expected until Q 1 2012. 3. Deferred and may be dropped. We will focus on the SEAFDEC training and respond to needs identified as part of the statistics review completed in December 2011. Hilsa and Indian mackerel

Progress: Overall, on track - the Indian mackerel WG now scheduled to meet 1-2 December. Proposals for national activities in this area have been slow to arrive,


work -Jun - see 1

10. Countries develop proposals for studies / targeted research in support of hilsa and Indian mackerel management and conservation,. Assessment WG held – May - see2

11. Fisheries Assessment WG meeting to review proposals – Sep - see 1 and 3

Output 6: Report – Fisheries Assessment WG -Oct - see 3

12. Countries implement work plans Output 7: Progress Reports on work undertaken - ongoing - see 2

13. Contract with training institution (e.g. CMFRI, SEAFDEC) - Jun - see 4

14. Training course on basic fisheries statistics and assessment developed– Aug 15. Training course on advanced fisheries statistics and assessment developed– Nov -

see 4

16. BOBLME Training course on basic fisheries statistics and assessment held –Sep -see 4

17. BOBLME Training course on advanced fisheries statistics and assessment held – see 4

Output 8: Basic fisheries statistics and assessment training course - Sep

Output 9: Advanced fisheries statistics and assessment training course - Dec

Output 10: Reports – basic training course conducted - Oct

Output 11: Reports – advanced training course conducted - Dec

18. Fisheries Assessment WG held – Sep - see 3 19. Participation of BOBLME countries in the APFIC Assessment Workshop (Myanmar, 4-7

Oct)

Output 12: Report - Fisheries Assessment WG - Output 13: Report – APFIC WS (could include recommendations for future BOBLME

work e.g. Co-management recognition scheme) - Sharks

20. NPOA status review implemented – May- 21. Countries develop proposals for studies / targeted research on sharks in support of

and have needed considerable input from the RCU to meet contract requirements - most activities are now expected to take place 2012-13. Adjustments: Training is being carried out on a country by country basis, using the RCU's stock assessment coordinator (cf SEAFDEC and CIFRI). Subsequent training will be focused after feedback from the initial training. Hilsa and Indian mackerel WGs have been split to improve the progress for each species. Revised Completion: National fisheries research activities will be deferred to 2012.

1. A combined meeting was not possible in May. The stock assessment coordinator travelled to India and Bangaldesh and held separate WG meetings. However, a combined meeting (IND, MYA, BGD) is scheduled in October 2012. 2. Slower than expected response from countries for proposals. the Fisheries stock assessment coordinator worked with THA, BGD, MDV, IND on this during his country visits. RCU is working to finalise several contracts 3. Hilsa and Indian mackerel WGs have been split. The hilsa WG met in May and October and Indian mackerel WG met in December. 4. The anticipated collaborative arrangement with SEAFDEC has not yet materialised. Training for selected scientists was held in MYA in October, THA in November and BGD and IND in December. Sharks

Progress: research activities slower than expected - to get started due to slow production of research proposals.


their NPOAs (incl. taxonomy) – May - ( )see 1

22. Shark WG held - Jul

Output 14: Report – NPOA status review -

Output 15: Report – Sharks WG- Jul 23. Countries implement work plans Output 16: Progress Reports on work undertaken - ongoing - see 1 24. Draft RPOA framework developed -Dec Output 17: Draft RPOA - Dec Fisheries management 25. Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (FMAC) established - Jul - see 1 26. FMAC Meeting held to review and analyse existing information (Pre assessment,

Performance indicators / catch reconstruction, policy review etc) – formulate a work plan – Sep see 1

27. FMAC - training on EAF advice conducted (NOAA), EAF information analyzed, advice formulated - Sep see 1

Output 18: Report – proceedings of FMAC Meeting - Oct see 1 and 2 Output 19: Report of training results – Oct see 1 Output 20: Management advisory – Nov see 1 and 2

28. TOR and contract for collaborative EAF training course design developed - Mar 29. EAF training course curriculum and syllabus designed (with CTI, FAO and partners) - Jul

30. EAF training course tested and implemented - Oct - see 3 Output 21: EAF training course manual and report on training conducted - Oct Output 22: Report on EAF training course conducted - Oct 31. Support measures on SSF instrument implemented as required – on-going Output 23: Progress report on SSF support measures - Dec Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

Adjustments: Research proposals expected to be in train by Q 4. Given the draft state of NPOA's for THA, and no NPOA for BGD and MYA, the regional RPOA will likely be deferred to 2012 Revised Completion: National research activities will be deferred to 2012

1. Draft proposals from BGD, IND, INS, MAL, MDV, THA have been received and are in development. Fisheries management

Progress: Delayed. Adjustments: - Establishment of the RFMAC has been deferred until the EAF training course is available so it can be provided to the RFMAC as a basic prerequisite of understanding of its role. A draft EAF advisory document will be developed in consultation with IUCN in Q 4 and be ready for review by the RFMAC in Q1 2012 Revised Completion: On track for Q1 2012, except the EAf course is expected to be completed in Q2 2012

1. RFMAC is rescheduled to meeting in 13-14 March 2012.. The meeting was mainly deferred in order to wait for the EAF course so it could be provided to the RFMAC as a basis prerequisite of understanding of its role. 2. A Fisheries Ecosystem Plan was drafted in December for review and awaits further development at the Q 1 RFMAC 2012 meeting. 3. Progress on the development of the EAF course has slowed. Course expected to be completed by early Q2 2012


Q3 LTU: HS Q4 LTU: HS This work is generally proceeding well. Delays with counterpart institutions has had knock-on effects to progress, but these are being managed with anticipated milestones for end of 2011 being met in early 2012.

2.4. Collaborative Critical Habitat Management - Promote multi-national approaches to manage and address issues affecting transboundary coastal/marine eco-systems within the broader BOBLME region


Mergui/Myeik Archipelago:

Establish management framework (Executive Committee, Advisory Group, Technical WG) in accordance with recent Joint Stakeholder Workshop recommendations. Undertake resource use and resource user inventory (produce resource user maps), generate, process, and analyze ecological and socio-economic information and establish meta-database. Implement capacity development and other small-scale projects, including those that address seagrass monitoring and conservation and alternative livelihoods needs. Constitute Advisory Group and hold meeting to review and validate information and formulate management advice. Constitute Executive Committee and hold meeting to discuss advice and draft bi-national management plan. Support implementation of management plan.

Gulf of Mannar:

Commission scoping study (work proposal) to identify potential interventions and potential partners to lead the process. Hold one bi-national workshop to draft a work plan. Continue to support IUCN Sri Lanka initiatives on environmental awareness raising and capacity development. Support dissemination of resource mapping information produced by NARA. Promote and support measures leading to improved conservation of resources and joint management (including formation of joint management mechanism or institutions).

Sundarbans:

NCs/NTAs prepare review of current/past work in the area and identify where BOBLME can contribute to or expand existing initiatives and propose potential implementing partners (e.g. IUCN, WorldFish, NGOs, Gov. Institutions). NCs/NTAs make a joint proposal for possible work. Support / implement work as required, e.g. on policy harmonization, promotion or dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices, assist in transboundary or bilateral management approaches.

Malacca Straits:

NCs/NTAs prepare review of current/past work in the area and identify where BOBLME can contribute to or expand existing initiatives (e.g. on oil spill/pollution management, marine electronic highway) and propose potential implementing partners (e.g. universities, NGOs, and MIMA). NCs/NTAs make a joint proposal for possible work. Support / implement work as required, e.g. on the basis of pollution/oil spill modelling, promotion or dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices, assist in transboundary or trilateral management approaches.

Small islands:

NCs/NTAs prepare review of current/past work in the area and identify where BOBLME can contribute to or expand existing initiatives and propose potential implementing partners (e.g. IUCN, ICRI, WorldFish, NGOs, Gov. Institutions). NCs/NTAs make a joint (harmonized or coordinated) proposal for possible work.


Mergui/Myeik Archipelago: - see1 1. Implementation partnership with Wetlands Alliance formalized - Apr

Mergui/Myeik Archipelago:


2. Advisory Group and Executive Committee established – Jun 3. Advisory Group and Executive Committee supported to provide, discuss and act on

management advice – on-going Output 1: Management framework (structure) established and functional (management plan under development) - Dec

4. Contract for meta-database development implemented - Apr 5. Database established - Jun Output 2: Report on structure and contents of meta-database - Jul

6. Contract for mapping / review study - Apr 7. Resource use (and user) mapping undertaken - Aug Output 3:Report on resource use and users - Sep

8. Capacity development and livelihoods support (training) measures designed and

implemented – on-going Output 4: Reports on trainings conducted - Dec

9. Surveys on endangered species and habitat conservation designed and implemented –

on-going Output 5: Survey and progress reports - Dec Gulf of Mannar:

10. Contract for stakeholder consultations - Mar -

11. Stakeholder consultation held - Jul - (Sep) Output 6: Report with recommendations and work plan - Jul - see 1

12. Contract for ongoing work arising from the above meeting - Jul - see 2 13. Consultation processes implemented - Ongoing see 2 Output 7: Reports – Consultation Reports from meetings – ongoing Output 8: Proposal for a framework for ongoing bi-lateral processes - Dec - see 2

14. Contract for dissemination of resource, environmental and socio-economic

information – May - see 3 15. Dissemination of resource, environmental and socio-economic information -

ongoing - see 3

Progress: Slower than expected due to late signing of the LOA (in Aug). And further delayed due to the Bangkok floods. Adjustments: - timelines to be extended Revised Completion: Q1 2012

1. BOBLME-Wetlands Alliance LOA was signed only in late July - so milestones and outputs will be revised. Gulf of Mannar:

Progress: Delayed due to late signing of the LOA with BOBP-IGO. Adjustments: - timelines to be extended Revised Completion: On track for 2011 - with work expected to be ongoing in 2012

1. Due 31 October 2011 but not yet received from BOBP-IGO. 2. A second GoM meeting is proposed for Q1-Q2 2012


Output 9: Reports- on dissemination and awareness raising activities - Dec Sundarbans: 16. Collaborative proposals from NCs and NTAs (India and Bangladesh) for BOBLME funded

activities drafted and submitted - May - see 1 17. Support activities to promote transboundary management designed and implemented

– on-going Output 10: Report – Progress reports on-going work - Dec Small islands: 18. Collaborative proposals from NCs and NTA s(Indonesia, Maldives and India) for

BOBLME funded activities drafted and submitted - May 19. Support activities to promote transboundary management designed and implemented

– on-going Output 11: Report – Progress reports on-going work – Dec Malacca Straits – see 3.1 output 5: 20. Building on the results of the GEF-IMO work, develop a collaborative proposal from NCs

and NTA s (Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand) for BOBLME funded activities drafted and submitted - Oct

21. Support activities to promote transboundary management designed and implemented

– on-going see 1 Output 12: Report – Progress reports on-going work Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

3. An LOA with IUCN Sri Lanka was signed in October. Sundarbans

Progress: On track. India and Bangladesh have held separate national meetings and plan to hold a joint meeting. Adjustments: Revised Completion: On track for 2011 - with work expected to be ongoing in 2012

Sundarbans: Delayed - but positive progress 1. BGD met IUCN officers in June to discuss various issues of future cooperation and working together. BGD planning to convene a workshop to know and understand the present status of the Sundarbans of Bangladesh part in Q3. A similar workshop will be organized by the Indian's for the Indian part. in Q3-Q4, a bi-nation approach workshop would be convened (either in Bangladesh or India, to be decided later on) to understand the present status and future climate change implications of the entire Sundarbans. Small islands: No progress - this is a low priority and the RCU will await respond to any initiative put forward by country members Malacca Straits A SEAFDEC-SIDA meeting on Malacca, supported by BOBLME was held 11-13 October 2011. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S


The time taken to develop collaborative agreements (LOAs) for the inputs means that timelines generally have to be revised. The lead-in time to develop agreements and harmonize objectives with collaborating institutions is probably under-estimated in the project document. The outcomes of these collaborations are generally better than a purely project driven activity and thus there are benefits to the approach, the transaction costs of the LOA development are therefore justified. Overall progress is satisfactory.

Component 3. Improved Understanding and Predictability of the BOBLME Environment Share information with other regional and global environmental monitoring programmes for improved understanding of the BOBLME ecological functions and processes

3.1. Improved Understanding of Large-scale Processes and Dynamics affecting the BOBLME - Improved understanding of large-scale oceanographic and ecological processes controlling BOBLME living resources


BOBLME supports the SIBER (Sustained Indian Ocean Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Research) Programme of work including generation of data, information and knowledge by providing biogeochemical sensors for the RAMA mooring array in BOB in cooperation with IOGOOS, NOAA and NIO, India. Support to capacity development to enable BOBLME countries to participate actively in SIBER, IOGOOS, and associated projects (monsoon forecasting, primary productivity, hypoxic zones, climate change etc.). Support to the generation of (physical) environment and ecosystem information for stock assessment and fisheries management advice through implementation of studies on effects of climate change on fisheries resources (especially hilsa and Indian mackerel), monsoon onset, and Indian Ocean Dipole, building on information from partners (e.g. NOAA, WorldFish, PACFA). Participate in training events conducted by SEAGOOS, IOGOOS, SACEP, SEAFDEC and partners to build capacity in oceanography, including opportunities for instrumentation and seaboard training, if possible. Develop proposal and undertake study on the influence of Malacca Strait on Mergui Archipelago, building on GEF-IMO work. Convene Oceanography Working Group to review progress and draft/validate work plan.

Participate in FAO-APFIC Workshop on climate change implications on fisheries (Nepal) and use this forum to constitute a working group on climate change and fisheries to oversee a programme of work (based on the recommendations from the APFIC WS). The working group on climate change and fisheries would meet again in early 2012.


1. Contract to support SIBER through provision of equipment/sensors - Jun - see1 2. Capacity building needs identified and training opportunities (organised by partners)

made use of 3. Equipment needs identified, instruments procured, installed and in use 4. Biogeochemical and oceanographic information generated and made available for EAF Output 1: Reports – progress reports on contribution to SIBER (and associated projects) 5. Climate Change and Fisheries WG established and convened at APFIC CC Workshop –

May 6. Programme of work implemented – ongoing

Progress: Deployment of the sensor: delayed due to not having specifications and supplier identified. Climate change activities: WG report not yet finalised, activities pending. Adjustments: - timelines extended. Deployment of the sensor and climate change activities are not time critical and will be undertaken as part of the 2012 work plan. The Oceanography WG will be integrated into


Output 2: Report – APFIC Workshop on Climate Change - Jun

Output 3: Report –Climate Change & Fisheries WG Meeting - Jun Output 4: Report – Progress reports on-going work - Dec 7. Oceanography WG meeting held and progress on IOGOOS/SIBER cooperation reviewed

- Nov Output 5: Report – Oceanography WG incl. recommendations and work plan – Dec 8. Building on the results of the GEF-IMO work, develop a collaborative proposal from

NCs and NTA s (Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand) for BOBLME funded activities drafted and submitted – Oct

9. Support activities to promote transboundary management designed and implemented – on-going

Output 6: Report – Progress reports on-going work - Dec Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

the IOGOOS/SIBER meeting, so next meeting will be in 2012 Revised Completion: 2012

Slight delay but on track 1. Discussed at the SIBER meeting in Chennai, in late July, but little progress on procuring the device. BOBLME joined the APFIC CC meeting in Nepal in June. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S This component is satisfactory. Other project components are not overly reliant on progress in this component therefore risks to the project are low. The impact of the SIBER interaction will have long term benefits to the understanding of the BOBLME processes. Ongoing follow up with NOAA to identify the supplier and specification is required.

3.2. Marine Protected Areas in the Conservation of Regional Fish Stocks - Consensus on approaches to the establishment and management of marine protected areas and fish refugia for sustainable fish management and biodiversity conservation objectives


A MPA WS held to review the draft MPA status report. MPA status review report is finalized. BOBLME participates in (FAO’s) MPA Workshop to launch FAO MPA Guidelines. NCs/NTAs nominate MPA pilot (learning, best practices) sites, 1-2 per country, for BOBLME support and prepare proposals for project interventions (e.g. management effectiveness monitoring, awareness raising, and compliance generation). A Working Group of MPA experts (policy level) is constituted and convened to draft/ endorse a work plan on the basis of the recommendations of the status review and the nominated pilot sites. Capacity development measures on MPA management are implemented in cooperation with Indonesia (NOAA) training experts. BOBLME participates in a (FAO-led) Regional Workshop to increase awareness on MPA guidelines and promote use of MPAs as fisheries management tools. BOBLME contributes to existing databases on MPAs (UNEP-WCMC, SACEP, WorldFish Reefbase, ICRI). A Working Group of practicing MPA managers is constituted for meeting in 2012.


1. A MPA WS held - Jan

2. MPA status review report finalized – Mar 3. MPA data portal/website created and MPA database updated - Oct

Output 1: Report – MPA status review – Mar

Progress: Slower than expected as MPA proposals have only received from THA, INS and MYA. an


Output 2: Report – MPA WS – Mar Output 3: Inventory of data portal/database - Nov 4. Countries requested to nominate 1-2 MPA pilot/learning sites – Mar – see 1 5. Proposals prepared by NCs/NTAs for BOBLME support MPA interventions – Apr see 1 6. MPA Learning Network (practitioners level) established and coordinated – Oct 7. MPA support activities implemented/best practices disseminated – on-going 8. MPA management plans (in pilot sites) updated and implemented – on-going Output 4: Progress Report – support and MPA management activities in pilot sites - Dec Output 5: List of MPA WG and Network members and record of activities – Aug

9. MPA Working Group (policy level) established - see 2 10. MPA WG Meeting to review status report recommendations, MPA policies and draft an

action plan held – Nov - see2 Output 6: Report – MPA WG Meeting incl. Regional MPA/refugia action plan– Dec - see2

11. BOBLME participated in launching of FAO MPA Guidelines (Bergen WS) – Mar 12. Regional WS held (with FAO and SEAFDEC) on FAO MPA Guidelines; launching of

BOBLME MPA system – Sep - see2

Output 7: Report – MPA Workshop Bergen – Apr Output 8: Report – Regional WS recommendations – Oct

13. Collaboration implemented with NOAA-CTSP on MPA Management Training - May - 14. MPA 101 Training Course adapted for BOBLME countries - July - see3 15. MPA training conducted (training of trainers) – Dec - see 3 16. Capacity development in enforcement, compliance, and M&E undertaken – on-going Output 9: MPA Training Course design - Aug - see3 Output 10: Reports – MPA Training results - Dec - see 3 Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

additional activity and output has been added - a MPA guideline and advisory drafted in collaboration with conservation international - due for completion in Q2 2012 Adjustments: - timelines to be extended. 2nd MPA WG rescheduled to be held back to back with the FAO MPA guidelines roll out in Q1 2012. Revised Completion: Q 1 2012 with MPA work in each country on going. the training course activities will be deferred to 2012 - depending on MPA WG recommendations

On track, but original timeline put back. BOBLME MPA Workshop (Penang, Malaysia) was held in January. BOBLME was represented at the FAO MPA Guidelines workshop in Bergen Norway by Ms Shahima (Malaysia). 1. Some NC’s have nominated their pilot sites. Note, for Myanmar, the RCU has been working with Dept fisheries and Dept Forestry, Oikos and Wetland Alliance to develop a MPA Project in Lampi Island. Thailand's MPA work is being undertaken collaboratively with University of Victoria Canada. 2 - a slight change in the approach in this work is to be taken. The MPA WS (1-2 Feb 2012) will now be moved back and follow the MPA Guidelines rollout WS (29-30 Jan 2012 - in collaboration with FAO). This will also allow the RCU to get input on the MPA brochure it plans to develop with Science2Action. 3. No collaboration established in 2011, this activity will be undertaken in 2012, depending on MPA WG recommendations.


Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S This component is slightly delayed but will meet milestones in early 2012. National capacity to develop necessary proposals and requests remains a constraint to rapid implementation of plans.

3.3. Improved Regional Collaboration - Establishment of effective partnerships with other regional and global environmental assessment and monitoring programmes

The RCU has an ongoing commitment of engagement with a wide range of regional bodies and organisations that are working in the BOB area. The existing draft partnership strategy will be reviewed and updated. New partners will be engaged as appropriate. In 2011 this could include ICRI, SeagrassNet and SeagrassWatch. A coordination meeting with key partners will be held in order to improve coordination of activities and enhance impacts. BOBLME will continue to engage with other LME and International Waters Projects through IW Learn activities.



1. Partnership strategy reviewed and updated – April - see 1 Output 1: Revised Partnership Strategy – May 2. Study on marine turtles with IOSEA finalized - May - see 2

Output 2: Report – Marine Turtles – May 3. Participation in IW Learn and LME learning events – on-going Output 3: Reports – IW learn training opportunities as appropriate 4. BOBLME Partners Coordination Meeting organized and held – Nov - see 1 Output 4: Report on meeting held; improved coordination of implementation – Dec Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

Progress: largely on track. Adjustments: Revised Completion: Q1 2012

On track 1. No formal document has been produced, but partnerships continue to be developed. A partners meeting will be held 28-29 Feb 2012. BOBLME collaborated with the following bodies In October:

APFIC-BOBLME consultative workshop on stock assessment (Yangon, Myanmar)

SEAFDEC-SIDA - Southern Andaman Sea consultative forum (Phuket, Thailand)

BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific


presentation (Male, Maldives)

International Waters Conference (Dubrovnik, Croatia) In November:

SEAFDEC-SIDA mid term evaluation (Phuket, Thailand)

IOTC Working Party on Neritic Tunas (Chennai, India)

Bangladesh-India: IUCN Ecosystems for life WS

Rutgers University (USA) to develop a PEER USAID research proposal on fisheries in the Bay of Bengal

In December:

Thailand: DNP-WWF MPA monitoring workshop (Phuket)

9th Indian Fisheries Forum - BOBLME symposium (Chennai, India) Q3 LTU: HS Q4 LTU: HS This component is on track and satisfactory progress is being made.

Component 4. Maintenance of Ecosystem Health and Management of Pollution Development of agreed set of environmental indicators to measure the health of the BOBLME regional collaborative approach to identifying/ remediating important coastal water pollution issues

4.1. Establishment of an Effective Ecosystem Indicator Framework - Agreed ecosystem indicator framework designed to measure progress toward sustaining BOBLME


Indicator Working Group members complete templates (existing information, indicators and data sources). Completed (synthesized) templates are refined during national workshops to be organized to promote adoption of GEF-TWAP ecosystem health indicators. Workshop participants adopt data collection framework and agree on data sources and quality. Workshops design national work plans to operationalize indicator use and identify capacity development and information needs. Regional workshop is held to consolidate and harmonize national activities and identify priority actions, considering also management performance indicators (2.3). Support programme to implement interventions for capacity development and to strengthen monitoring and reporting (score card/traffic light system). Linkage established among BOBLME initiatives and regional/global ecosystem health networks.


1. Current information (templates) for Ecosystem Health Indicators consolidated - Apr 2. National consultative workshops held to discuss and review proposed indicators and

determine information sources, gaps and capacity development needs (work plan) - May see 1

3. Ecosystem Indicators WG meets to harmonize activities and identify priority actions

Progress: slower than expected with countries slow to hold national consultations .


and list the indictors for the SAP – Aug

Output 1: Inventory of Indicator information – Apr Output 2: Reports – National workshops – Jun Output 3: Report – Regional WS with action plan (describing LME-wide indicators)– Sep 4. Countries develop proposals for promulgation of indicators and capacity development

as required – Sep Output 4: Proposals for capacity development – Sep Output 5: Progress reports on promulgation and capacity development activities – on going Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

Adjustments: - timelines likely to be extended into 2012. Revised Completion: Deferred into 2012

Slow 1. India and Malaysia have completed its National consultative workshop; Bangladesh has a meeting planned in early January. The RCU is considering engaging a coordinator to encourage the other countries to move forward on this work. Also the RCU will hold a WG meeting in April 2012 in Malaysia to further assist countries with their work. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S Slow progress due to lack of action at national level will be mitigated by the mobilization of a coordinator to facilitate national planning and the execution of the necessary workshops.

4.2. Coastal Pollution Loading and Water Quality Criteria - Development of a regional collaborative approach to identifying important coastal water pollution issues and to develop remedial strategies


National Pollution Reports are completed (newly initiated for Myanmar, all others follow up). Collaboration with UNEP-GPA is continued. Regional Workshop is held to review activities and progress and promote use of harmonized water quality criteria. National Working Groups are established and hold National Workshops to identify national hotspots and capacity development needs. Support activities to complete National Plans of Actions or their implementation. Pilot activities of GPNM implemented in Chilika Lake, India, and Trang Province, Thailand. Regional capacity development measures (workshops/trainings/cross-visits at pilot areas / nodal institutions in India and Thailand implemented. Facilitate access to capacity building (laboratory training) to be provided through IAEA. Oil spi ll response training supported in India and Thailand through linkage with existing agreements and partners’ activities (SACEP, MERRAC). Scoping study on possible impact from WB initiative on Ganges River cleanup.


1. National pollution report Myanmar commissioned, all other national pollution reports

completed – April Output 1: Reports - 8 country reports on land-based sources of pollution – May - see 1

Progress: Delayed due to protracted delays in getting a contract developed that is acceptable to UNEP/GPA


2. Contract with UNEP-GPA for implementation of activities designed and implemented –

Apr - see 2 3. Pollution Working Group meeting held to review activities and promote

harmonization of criteria – Jun - see 3 4. Support activities to complete National plans of Action (NPAs) and implement these

undertaken – on-going 5. Pilot GPNM activities in India and Thailand designed and supported – May onward 6. Capacity development needs identified, measures designed and implemented – on-

going 7. Laboratory cooperation with IAEA facilitated and promoted – Jun - see 3. Output 2: Report – Pollution WS incl. action programme - Jul Output 3: Progress report on activities in relation to the completion and implementation of NPAs – on-going Output 4: Reports on GPNM Pilot activities – on-going Output 5: Reports on training results – on-going Output 6: Report on linkages of regional laboratories with IAEA and support provided – Dec 8. Oil spill response trainings supported and implemented (India-SACEP, Malacca St.

Area) – Oct Output 7: Report on oil spill response training - Nov Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

and FAO. Adjustments: - timelines will have to be extended into 2012. The outputs are not time critical for the project, and can be expected to be produced in 2012. Revised Completion: Deferred to 2012

Slow but heading in the right direction. Expected to gather pace once the GPA contract is finalised. 1. Country reports: 7 completed. 2. This is an ongoing saga that has identified a weakness in FAO toolbox for agreements with sister UN organisations. A new LOA was signed in Jan 2012. 3. to be advised on the basis of the contract with GPA. Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S This was seriously delayed by FAO administrative delays relating to the forming of agreements with sister UN agencies. This is now resolved (so will be less likely to delay in the future). The timeline is extended , but no serious problems are forseen once work commences.

Component 5. Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Knowledge Management Establishment of cost effective management, of project operations, M&E, and information dissemination capacity

5.1. Establishment of the RCU - Establish a Regional Coordinating Unit (RCU) for coordination of BOBLME supported activities leading to the finalization of the Strategic Action Programme


Effective operation of Regional Coordination Unit maintained.


1. Effective and efficient RCU operations supported

Progress: On track Adjustments: -


Revised Completion: -

Q3 LTU: HS Q4 LTU: HS The RCU is functioning well, although is challenged to provide backstopping support to each of the eight countries. This reflects the surprisingly limited capacity at national level to take charge of the national programme and independently execute all the necessary actions. RCU has taken relevant mitigating actions by mobilizing additional capacity building or backstopping support for the components as well as engaging with other regional organizations to assist in delivering regional level activities.

5.2. Monitoring and Evaluation System - Establish a cost-effective monitoring and evaluation system in conformity with existing FAO and World Bank (GEF) policies and procedures


Monitoring reports are completed in a timely manner. A Project Steering Committee Meeting is prepared and held in Qtr 1, 2011. Mid-term Evaluation is prepared for implementation in late 2011. M&E capacity development needs are identified and addressed. Project cycle management training is provided as required.


1. PTF kept informed of Project progress each quarter

2. The Six monthly Project Progress Report submitted to TCID – Mar (Apr)

3. The Six monthly (Jan-Jun 2011)Project Progress Report submitted to TCID – Jul

4. 2nd PSC meeting held – Mar

5. 2 National Inception WS (INS, MAL) held – Apr - (by Aug) 6. National Task Force in each country meets to endorse the ANWP – Apr - see1. 7. The Project Implementation Review Report (July2010-Jun 2011) submitted to TCID –

Jul

8. Project implementation status assessed – May

9. Project effectiveness and achievements assessed – May

10. Status of M&E implementation assessed 11. M&E training plan developed and implemented - Jun - see 2

12. Mid-term Evaluation organised –Jul

13. Mid-term Evaluation completed - Dec

14. National Coordinators meeting 1 – work plan development (Feb)

15. National Coordinators meeting 2 – review work to-date (Dec)

Progress: On track Adjustments: - Revised Completion: -

1. India and Thailand only at this stage. 2. Deferred - will reassess need once countries start their research programmes Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S LTU: M&E is being refined on an ongoing basis and is working well at the regional level. . New tools are being put in place, including some qualitative indicator tools to capture


Output 1: Quarterly Progress Report (Oct-Dec 2010) – Jan

Output 2: Quarterly Progress Report (Jan-Mar) – Apr

Output 3: Quarterly Progress Report (Apr-Jun) - Jul

Output 4: Quarterly Progress Report(Jul-Sep) - Oct

Output 5: Semi-annual PPR (Jul-Dec 2010) – Jan

Output 6: Semi-annual PPR (Jan-Jun) – Jul

Output 7: Project Implementation Review Report (Jul 2010-Jun 2011) - Jul

Output 8: 2 National Inception WS reports - Apr -

Output 9: 8 Annual National WPs – Apr

Output 10: A 2011 Annual Regional WP – Mar

Output 11: Final PSC-II Report – Apr Output 12: Report on Project effectiveness and achievements; that provides

recommendations on possible adjustments in implementation; including the impact that the BOBLME Project is having on its partners’ operations - May

Output 13: Report on the existing status of Project M&E implemented by the RCU -May

Output 14: Draft M&E training plan for each country – May - see 2 Output 15: Report on M&E training implemented - Dec - see 2 Output 16: Report: Mid term Evaluation (early 2012)

Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

projects impacts. National M&E training has not taken place but should be scheduled in 2012.

5.3. Project Information Dissemination System - Disseminate information to regional and global stakeholders relevant to the BOBLME and the BOBLME Programme

Ongoing maintenance and (limited) development of the BOBLME website. BOBLME newsletter published. TDA Document published and disseminated. National communication hubs established. Design, production and distribution of BOBLME promotion materials. Capacity development provided on “communicating science” (training of trainers) – 2 workshops. Activities implemented based on the BOBLME Project Communications Strategy (themes: need and use of good fisheries statistics, ICM outreach, what to expect from BOBLME, environmental awareness. pollution prevention, habitat conservation, TDA promotion)



1. Newsletter compilation and preparation - ongoing 2. Website management - ongoing 3. Press releases prepared as opportunities arise – ongoing 4. Outreach material produced as needed - ongoing 5. TDA edited and published - Sep

Progress: On track Adjustments: -


6. Communication Course 1 (Writing) held Aug

7. Communication Course 2 (Presentation) held Oct 8. Communications hubs established - Jun - see 1

Output 1: Newsletter published – Mar

Output 2: Newsletter published – Jul (Sep)

Output 3: Newsletter published – Dec Output 4: TDA released and disseminated - Oct -see 2 Output 5: Website containing up-to-date information and documents – Ongoing Output 6: Inventory of press releases – Ongoing

Output 7: Report on training - Communication Course 1 (Writing) Sep

Output 8: Report on training - Communication Course 2 (Presentation) Nov Output 9: Communications hubs functioning – ongoing from Jun

Output 10: Outreach materials produced - ongoing Underlined items are Project targets in accordance with the draft Logframe

Revised Completion: -

1. There appears to be little interest from countries to establish communications hubs. The RCU intends to produce various report documents - e.g. on MPA's (with conservation International), ICM, small scale fisheries, the TDA etc and ask countries to reproduce these in local languages. 2. Deferred until 2012 - as part of the SAP - see 1.1 and 1.4 Q3 LTU: S Q4 LTU: S Basic IW Learn compliant communications have been developed as expected in the form of website and a periodic newsletter. Other communication documents are being developed to improve understanding of the purpose of BOBLME and to improve understanding amongst senior policy level national stakeholders. This component should be strengthened greatly as the project moves into the SAP development process as there will be an increasing need to communicate the goals and objectives of the BOBLME to a wider audience, which is not familiar with the programme.

C 5.2 The following corrective actions are recommended (identify actions to be taken, target dates and by responsibility) From Q3 and Q4 QPR's 1) Meeting between RC & secretary General of SEAFDEC to strengthen cooperation and get foreseen collaboration on-track (RC, Jan 2012).

Action: Meeting scheduled for 9 January 2012 2) Follow up with NOAA to identify the supplier and specification for sensing equipment is required. (CTA, ongoing)

Action: CTA has identified senior support in NOAA and has been corresponding with an individual who is progressing matters 3) Mobilization of a coordinator to facilitate national planning and the execution of the necessary workshops under component on ecosystem

health indicators (RC by mid 2012)


Action: A meeting of the Ecosystem Indicators WG is set for April in Malaysia. A EI Coordinator will assist at this meeting and assist in the execution of EI activities.

4) National M&E training should be scheduled in 2012 (RC/CTA & M&E consultant by mid 2012) Action: For further discussion at the time of developing the 2012 work plan.

5) Communications component should be strengthened during 2012 as the project moves into the SAP development process as there will be an increasing need to communicate the goals and objectives of the BOBLME to a wider audience, which is not familiar with the programme. (RC/CTA & communications consultants initiate in early 2012). Action: This will be addressed at the SAP Process development workshop in February 2012

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E. Reports Please list all reports, other than progress reports, but including consultants reports, finalized by the project during the reporting period only. Indicate for each of those: -Recommended for inclusion in FAO's computerized documentation system as it contains data/info suitable for future use. - It has been restricted by the Government as it contains confidential information. - It has been distributed, giving date if applicable. If not, please send 4 copies to the Responsible Operating Unit.

Reports Availability

Meeting Reports These are the reports that were actually placed on the web and/or in FIPMIS during this period

1.1 Contract Report: Review of the preliminary transboundary diagnostic analysis (TDA) document, designing of a process for new TDA development, and implementation of this TDA finalization process

BOBLME-2009-Internal-01

1.1 National Transboundary Diagnostic analysis consultation - Sri Lanka BOBLME-2011-Project-04

1.1 Contract Report: National Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis consultation - Malaysia


1.1 National Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis consultation - Bangladesh BOBLME-2011-Project-03

2.1 Report of the ICM best practices Southeast Asia workshop, 12-13 January 2011, Bogor, Indonesia

BOBLME-2011-Socioec-02

2.1 Review of community-based ICM: Best practices and lessons learned in the Bay of Bengal - South Asia


2.2 Draft fisheries, marine environment, and integrated coastal management policy processes, content and implementation in the BOBLME countries. (for discussion at the regional policy review workshop to be held in late 2011)

BOBLME-2011-Governance-01

2.3 Assessments of the Indian mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta) and the Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) fisheries in the BOBLME countries

BOBLME-2011-Ecology-09

2.3 Fisheries catches for the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem since 1950


2.3 Report of the BOBLME Sharks Working Group, 5-7 July 2011, Male, Maldives


2.3 Report of the BOBLME Fisheries Assessment Working Group meetings. Bangkok, Thailand, 13-14 September, 2010 & Chennai, India, 25 November, 2010


2.3 Report of the Bangladesh hilsa Working Group meeting, 19 May 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh


2.4 Biodiversity and Socio-economic Information of Selected Areas of Sri Lankan Side of the Gulf of Mannar.


3.2 BOBLME Some practices in establishing fisheries refugia, fish sanctuaries, and management systems in the South China Sea and the Philippines

BOBLME-2011-Ecology-03 NOT TO Go On WEB

4.2 Country Report on Pollution - Thailand BOBLME-2011-Ecology-08

4.2 Country report on pollution - India BOBLME-2011-Ecology-07

4.2 Country report on pollution – Myanmar BOBLME-2011-Ecology-13

5.2 Report of the 2011 BOBLME Work Plan Development Meeting. 9-10 February 2011. Phuket, Thailand.

BOBLME-2011-Project-02

5.3 Contract report: Communicating science effectively - Training on scientific paper writing


5.3 Report of the communications workshop on scientific writing, 22-25 August 2011, Phuket, Thailand


5.3 Report of the communications workshop on scientific presentation, 11 to 14 October 2011, Malé, Maldives


5.3 Contract Report: Communications expert,Contract: PSA-GCP 136/07/2011, Forbes



Back to office reports

Jul: O’Brien to Bangkok - budget revision FIPMIS

Jul: O’Brien to Ranong - SEAFDEC-SIDA meeting FIPMIS

Jul: Hermes to Maldives - Sharks WG FIPMIS

Jul: Hermes to Sri Lanka: project implementation FIPMIS

Jul: Hermes to India - IOGOOS-SIBER meeting FIPMIS

Sep: O’Brien to Bangkok - GEF SCS Evaluation FIPMIS

Sep: O’Brien to Bangkok - ICM lecture at AIT FIPMIS

Sep: Hermes to India - Gulf of Mannar meeting FIPMIS

Sep: Hermes to Bangkok/Indonesia - SEAFDEC- sharks/ TDA FIPMIS

Oct: O’Brien to Maldives - BOBLME scientific presentation workshop FIPMIS

Oct: Hermes to Croatia - GEF Conference FIPMIS

Oct: Hermes to Myanmar - APFIC-BOBLME Stock assessment workshop FIPMIS

Nov: O'Brien & Hermes to Bangkok - FAO gender training FIPMIS

Nov: Hermes to Bangladesh - IUCN workshop FIPMIS

Nov: Hermes to Indonesia - Project implementation FIPMIS

Dec: Hermes to Bangladesh - BOBLME ICM workshop FIPMIS

Dec: O'Brien & Hermes to India - Indian fisheries forum FIPMIS

M&E

QPR : Apr-Jun 2011. FIPMIS

PPR: Jan-Jun 2011 FIPMIS

PIR: July 2010 - June 2011 FIPMIS QPR : Jul-Sep 2011. FIPMIS

BOBLME Result Matrix - for the Mid Term Evaluation RCU

Administration - contracts written (by subcomponent):

1.1 Jul: FRI, Malaysia - National TDA consultations (RAPF2011/7) RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Jul: DGCF, Indonesia - National TDA Consultations (FBA2011/158) RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Aug: Win, Myanmar - National TDA manager (PSA-GCP/RAS 02/08/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Sep: NACA, TDA: aquatic disease risks review work shop (LOA/RAP/2011/61)

RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Dec: Fernando, TDA synthesis (PSA-GCP 273/12/2011) RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Dec: Staples, TDA synthesis and partners review (CST-GCP 243/12/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

1.1 Dec: Viswanathan, TDA synthesis (PSA-GCP 275/12/2011) RAP/BOBLME

2.1 Jul: FSI, India - National ICM meeting (FBA2011/181) RAP/BOBLME

2.1 Sep: MFF, ICM Training course (LOA/RAP/2011/59) RAP/BOBLME

2.1 Oct: IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Sri Lanka, Regional ICM Workshop (FBA 2011/254)

RAP/BOBLME

2.1 Dec: Samarakoon, ICM expert (PSA-GCP 98/11/2011) RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Jul: Sattar, Sharks coordinator (PSA-GCP 01/07/2011) RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Jul: Anderson, Sharks expert (CST-GCP 118/06/2011)

2.3 Sep: BFRI, BOBLME hilsa working group (held in BGD) (FBA 2011/235)

2.3 Sep: Hussain, BOBLME hilsa working group (held in BGD) (FBA 2011/235)

RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Oct: DoF, Stock Assessment Training - Myanmar (FBA2011/236) RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Oct: Stobberup, Expert on Fisheries Data and Statistics (CST-GCP 188/09/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Oct: FAO Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka - IT support to MFARD RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Nov: FSI, Indian mackerel Working Group meeting (FBA 2011/274) RAP/BOBLME


2.3 Nov: BFRI, Stock Assessment Training - Bangladesh (FBA 2011/273) RAP/BOBLME

2.3 Dec: Miththapala, Fisheries Ecosystem Plan development (PSA-GCP 251/11/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

2.4 Aug: Wetland Alliance, Mergui Archipelago Programme (LOA/RAP/2011/44)

RAP/BOBLME

2.4 Aug: BOBP-IGO, Gulf of Mannar consultation I (India) (FBA 2011/196) RAP/BOBLME

2.4 Nov: IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Sri Lanka, Gulf of Mannar - IUCN II_FBA (FBA 2011/276)

RAP/BOBLME

3.2 Sep: Manopawitr, MPA coordinator (PSA-GCP 176/9/2011) RAP/BOBLME

3.2 Nov: Wetalands Alliance, Thailand: MPA programme of work (LOA/RAP/2011/63)

RAP/BOBLME

3.2 Nov: Conservational International, BOBLME MPA brochure (PSA-LEN 36/10/2011 R3)

RAP/BOBLME

4.1 Aug: FSI, India - National Consultation on Ecosystem Indicators (UTF/IND/187/IND)

RAP/BOBLME

4.1 Dec: BFRI, Bangladesh - National consultation on Ecosystem Indicators (FBA 2011/291)

RAP/BOBLME

4.1 Dec: Hossain, Coordinator - National Ecosystems Indicators Workshop, Bangladesh (PSA-GCP 268/12/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

4.2 : Azmy, Sri Lanka - Pollution expert RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Jul: Rothlisberg, Communications expert (CST-GCP 130/07/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Clayton, BOBLME brochure development (PSA-GCP 82/8/2011)

5.3 Sep: Ibrahim, Communications expert - WS I (PSA-GCP 146/8/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Ibrahim, Communications expert - WS II (PSA-GCP 178/9/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Jayakody, Communications expert - WS I (PSA-GCP 149/8/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Jayakody, Communications expert - WS II (PSA-GCP 179/9/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Vivekananadan, Communications expert - WS I (PSA-GCP 146/8/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Vivekananadan, Communications expert - WS II (PSA-GCP 177/9/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Jayakody, Communications expert - WS II (PSA-GCP 179/9/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Jayakody, Communications expert - WS I (PSA-GCP 149/8/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Ibrahim, Communications expert - WS II (PSA-GCP 178/9/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Sep: Clayton (Red Plough), BOBLME brochure development (PSA-GCP 82/09/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Oct: Forbes, BOBLME Communications (PSA-GCP 208/10/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Oct: Pandian, Communications expert (PSA-GCP 78/09/2011) RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Oct: Pandian, Communications Expert - Scientific Writing (PSA-GCP 79/09/2011)

RAP/BOBLME

5.3 Dec: Baumann, 2011-11 Baumann Web-IT (PSA-GCP 100/11/2011) RAP/BOBLME

Others

Joint BOBLME - Rutgers University research grant proposal (USAID) to undertake assessments of fisheries data from the Bay of Bengal

RCU


F. Attachments

Complete the required forms and attach

1. Report on co-financing

Calculation method - as approved by the PSC in March 2011 Government contributions CASH

Salaries for NTA = 276 days at $137 per day; and the Secretary of the NC = 276 days at $42 per day.

Salary of the NC = 10% of 276 days at $164 per day.

A hosting cost of $1000 is attributed to any meeting held in a Project country

Any receipted costs of cash purchases; and obvious costs such as airfares

IN-KIND

Overheads for NC, NTA and Secretary costed at 100% of salary

Salaries for National BOBLME Project participants attending meetings and workshops are costed at an average of $110 /day (covering the range from technician to Minister).

Reports/work in preparation for workshops, meetings etc are estimated to take 5 days @$100 ($500) to produce.

FAO contributions

For meetings organised by the BOBLME Project, 100% of the costs of participating FAO staff will be attributed to co-financing. For other meetings involving FAO staff that the Project is collaborating with, the level of co-financing will be pro-rated according to the (Number of participants from BOBLME countries/Total number of participants).

Salary costs are based on all FAO participants being at the level of P5-step 1.

If relevant, the number of days spent by FAO staff in support of the meeting before and after the meeting = 3 days (excludes No. days participating).

Reports/work in preparation for workshops, meetings etc are estimated to take 5 days to produce.

Travel and DSA costs are estimates ($4000 ex Rome)

Services of the FAO Lead Technical Unit (LTU) are estimated at 2 days per month.

Services of the FAO Project Task Force - 14 staff at one half day each per quarter.

No Budget Holder Services are included Other co-financiers – Norway, Sweden NOAA, others

Same as above, unless actual costs are is available, costs are estimated on the basis of the co-financier being a FAO staff member.

Co-financing: After 12 months: Project Countries: Cash co-financing was $518,000, and by country, ranged from 104-196 % of the expected total. In kind co-financing was $900,000, and by country, ranged from 83-253% of the expected total (see the table below). Co-financing others: Co-financing from FAO, NOAA and others amounted to $213,000 (about 10% of that expected - see the table below). The co-financing events for July to December 2011 are listed below.

July: 7-8 Maldives: BOBLME Shark working group meeting (Malé). 11-13 Sri Lanka: Discussion of project implementation concerns. 23 India: Sundarbans planning meeting (Kolkata).

25-29 India: IOGOOS SIBER IRF Chennai. 26 India: ICM planning meeting (Puducherry).


August: 5 Indonesia: Indonesia TDA Consultations workshop, Jakarta. $2 420 8 Thailand: TDA Consultation. $1 980 9 Thailand: National Task Force meeting (Bangkok). $1 980 9-10 Indonesia: provincial TDA consultation meetings, Aceh. $6 600 11-12 Indonesia: provincial TDA consultation meetings, North. $6 600 15-16 Indonesia: provincial TDA consultation meetings, Riau. $4 400 18-19 Indonesia: provincial TDA consultation meetings, West. $4 400 10-11 Malaysia: National Consultation on the Environmental. $1 650 15-19 Thailand: IOC-WESTPAC/BOBLME: MOMSEI 5 day Summer School (Phuket). 19 Sri Lanka: National TDA consultation workshop (Colombo). 22-25 Thailand: BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific writing (Phuket).

September: 3-8 BOBLME First bi-lateral consultation meeting on Gulf of Mannar Ecosystem. 9 Thailand: Meeting with NORAD and SIDA on project progress (Bangkok). 9 Thailand: BOBLME-MFF-AIT 5 week certificate course on Integrated Coastal Management (Bangkok). 14-17 SEAFDEC Special meeting on sharks information and data collection (Bangkok). 19 Indonesia: National TDA consultation (Jakarta). 29 Meeting with Seek. 30 Thailand: Cleaner and security service (Phuket).

October: 3-6 APFIC-BOBLME consultative workshop on stock assessment (Yangon, Myanmar) 7 BOBLME stock assessment training (Yangon, Myanmar) 7 Myanmar: Meetings with national counterparts (Yangon) 10-11 BOBLME hilsa stock assessment WG - BGD, IND, MYA (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 11-13 SEAFDEC-SIDA - Southern Andaman Sea consultative forum (Phuket, Thailand) 11-14 BOBLME-MFF communications workshop on scientific presentation (Male, Maldives) 18 India: Awareness programme - EAF (Machilipatnam, India)

November: 5 India: Awareness programme - EAF (Gopalpur, India). 8-10 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Penang/KL, Malaysia). 9-13 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Thailand). 11 SEAFDEC-SIDA Mid term evaluation (Phuket, Thailand). 11-18 BOBLME Fisheries statistics review (Jakarta, Indonesia). 14-16 IOTC Working Party on Neritic Tunas (Chennai, India). 17-18 Indonesia: Meetings with national counterparts (Medan, Aceh) 21 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Thailand). 21-23 BOBLME mid term evaluation (India). 23-25 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Myanmar). 24 Bangladesh-India: IUCN Ecosystems for life WS (Dhaka, Bangladesh) 24-25 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Sri Lanka). 24-25 BOBLME stock assessment training (Phuket, Thailand) 25-1 Dec BOBLME fisheries statistics review (India). 27-29 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Bangladesh). 28 India: Sundarbans meeting (Frasergunj).

December: 1-2 BOBLME Project Review and Planning (Phuket, Thailand) 1-2 BOBLME Indian mackerel Working Group (Kochi, India) 31 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Indonesia). 31 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Malaysia). 31 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Maldives). 1-7 BOBLME mid term evaluation (RCU).


3-8 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Bangladesh). 4-8 BOBLME Regional ICM workshop (with IUCN Bangladesh) (Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh) 8-10 BOBLME mid term evaluation (Myanmar). 8-10 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Sri Lanka). 6-8 BOBLME stock assessment training (Chandpur, Bangladesh) 11-12 BOBLME fisheries statistics review (Maldives). 12-13 BOBLME stock assessment training (Kolkata, India) 12-16 Mid term evaluation: review (Phuket, Thailand) 19-23 9th Indian Fisheries Forum - BOBLME symposium (Chennai, India) 19-25 E-Consultation, Chennai, India. 24 National Task Force Meeting, Chennai, India. 29 Expert group meeting on TDA, India. 31 Cleaner & Security services, Phuket, Thailand. 31 India: 2011 activities in support of the Project

2. Cash advance statement Not applicable

3. Quarterly expenditure statement Budgets for the following are attached below:

16 Subcomponents (GEF only)

5 Components (GEF, NORAD and budgets)

All components combined, including salaries (Note, salaries are not handled within subcomponents).

Briefly, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2011: OVERALL The budgets presented represent the approved budget revisions to the GEF, NOE and SWE budgets in 2011. The expenditures are the sum of actuals and hard commitments. Total annual expenditure up to the end of Q4 2011 was $2.49 million or (48%) of a total budget of $5.14 million. GEF = 45%; NORAD = 58% and SIDA = 52% of the respective budgets of these donors. Detailed expenditure tables are provided below. Currently there is marked under-expenditure in: (5014) Contracts as most country research proposals have not yet been completed. (5021) Travel - especially in Component 2, however several regional events remain to be held (and these are expected to be held in Q1 2012) There are also several instances where the budgets for consultants and contracts are either under-spent or over-spent because the expenses allocations to contracts/consultants were not made as anticipated in these two categories. This is not a major issue as the expected work was completed despite the contracting method used - and this can be adjusted in a later budget revision.


Reporting Officer

Name: Chris O’Brien

Date: 31 January 2012

Title Regional Coordinator BOBLME Project

Signature:

Reviewing Officer (Task Manager)

Name: Simon Funge-Smith

Title Senior Fisheries Officer

Signature

Observations:

Progress reported: Overall progress remains satisfactory. the report of the mid-term evaluation (MTE) mission will be presented at the PSC meeting in March 2012, this is expected to contain an number of recommendations regarding the project approach strategy and some institutional aspects. Most of these will relate to the nature of country engagement and ways to strengthen this as the project moves into SAP development . * Improvements are required as follows: - The recommendations of the MTE should be

taken up by the RCU and PSC. - Communications and visibility of the project

should be strengthened - Increased higher level contact with National

Senior policy figures is going to be an increasing requirement over the next two years during SAP development.

See responses to the actions in Section C5.2.


BOBLME Project: Country Co-financingFor the period January - December 2011

Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kindComponent 1: Strategic Action Programme

Subcomponent 1.1 TDA Preparation: 3,595.36 9,315.36 6,720.36 88,405.36 3,595.36 32,635.36 3,595.36 11,845.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 4,595.36 12,075.36 3,595.36 28,345.36 3,595.36 21,305.36

Subcomponent 1.2 BOBLME Institutional Arrangements:3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subcomponent 1.3 Financial Sustainability: 3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subcomponent 1.4 SAP Preparation: 3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subtotal C1 14,381.44 20,101.44 26,881.44 99,191.44 14,381.44 43,421.44 14,381.44 22,631.44 14,381.44 14,381.44 15,381.44 22,861.44 14,381.44 39,131.44 14,381.44 32,091.44

Component 2: Coastal/Marine Natural Resources

Management and Sustainable Use:

Subcomponent 2.1: Community-based Integrated Coastal

Management (regional):

3,595.36 8,545.36 6,720.36 13,275.36 3,595.36 14,375.36 3,595.36 5,905.36 3,595.36 8,655.36 3,595.36 8,655.36 3,595.36 21,085.36 3,595.36 14,815.36

Subcomponent 2.2: Improved Policy Harmonization

(regional):

3,595.36 6,015.36 6,720.36 7,775.36 3,595.36 4,145.36 3,595.36 4,695.36 3,595.36 4,145.36 3,595.36 4,695.36 3,595.36 5,135.36 3,595.36 4,695.36

Subcomponent 2.3: Collaborative Regional Fishery

Assessments and Management Plans:

3,595.36 11,905.36 7,720.36 29,010.36 3,595.36 8,820.36 3,595.36 6,785.36 3,595.36 7,885.36 4,595.36 12,730.36 3,595.36 5,630.36 4,095.36 13,990.36

Subcomponent 2.4 Collaborative Critical Habitat

Management:

3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 20,865.36 3,595.36 6,235.36 3,595.36 5,905.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 6,015.36 3,595.36 7,335.36 3,595.36 15,585.36

Subtotal C2 14,381.44 30,061.44 27,881.44 70,926.44 14,381.44 33,576.44 14,381.44 23,291.44 14,381.44 24,281.44 15,381.44 32,096.44 14,381.44 39,186.44 14,881.44 49,086.44

Component 3: Improved Understanding and Predictability

of the BOBLME Environment :

Subcomponent 3.1 Improved Understanding of Large-scale

Processes and Dynamics affecting the BOBLME :

3,595.36 4,475.36 6,720.36 5,355.36 3,595.36 3,925.36 3,595.36 3,925.36 3,595.36 4,475.36 3,595.36 3,925.36 3,595.36 4,475.36 3,595.36 4,915.36

Subcomponent 3.2 Marine Protected Areas in the

Conservation of Regional Fish Stocks:

3,595.36 4,255.36 6,720.36 4,035.36 3,595.36 5,695.36 3,595.36 7,225.36 3,595.36 4,255.36 3,595.36 4,255.36 3,595.36 4,255.36 3,595.36 4,255.36

Subcomponent 3.3 Improved Regional Collaboration:

monitoring programmes.

3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 7,635.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subtotal C3 10,786.08 12,326.08 20,161.08 17,026.08 10,786.08 13,216.08 10,786.08 14,746.08 10,786.08 12,326.08 10,786.08 11,776.08 10,786.08 12,326.08 10,786.08 12,766.08

Component 4: Maintenance of Ecosystem Health and

Management of Pollution:

Subcomponent 4.1 Establishment of an Agreed to

Ecosystem Indicator Framework :

3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 8,435.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subcomponent 4.2 Coastal Pollution Loading and Water

Quality Criteria:

3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36

Subtotal C47,190.72 7,190.72 13,440.72 12,030.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72 7,190.72

Component 5: Project Management:

Subcomponent 5.1 Establishment of the RCU : 3,595.36 3,595.36 6,720.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 4,255.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 3,815.36 3,595.36 3,595.36 7,595.36 3,595.36

Subcomponent 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation System: 3,595.36 5,575.36 6,720.36 8,105.36 3,595.36 4,970.36 3,595.36 5,795.36 3,595.36 5,190.36 3,595.36 5,740.36 3,595.36 8,105.36 3,595.36 9,590.36

Subcomponent 5.3 Project Information Dissemination

System:

3,595.36 5,575.36 6,720.36 10,575.36 3,595.36 5,135.36 3,595.36 5,575.36 3,595.36 5,575.36 3,595.36 5,575.36 3,595.36 7,115.36 3,595.36 6,895.36

Subtotal C5 10,786.08 14,746.08 20,161.08 22,276.08 10,786.08 14,361.08 10,786.08 14,966.08 10,786.08 14,361.08 10,786.08 15,131.08 10,786.08 18,816.08 14,786.08 20,081.08

TOTAL Co-financing 57,525.76 84,425.76 108,525.76 221,450.76 57,525.76 111,765.76 57,525.76 82,825.76 57,525.76 72,540.76 59,525.76 89,055.76 57,525.76 116,650.76 62,025.76 121,215.76

Annual Commitment $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500 $55,500 $87,500

Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind Cash In-kind

% achieved after 12 months 104% 96% 196% 253% 104% 128% 104% 95% 104% 83% 107% 102% 104% 133% 112% 139%

Sri Lanka ThailandBangladesh India Indonesia Malaysia Maldives Myanmar

Myanmar Sri Lanka ThailandBangladesh India Indonesia Malaysia Maldives


BOBLME Project: Donor financingFor the period January - December 2011

FAO SIDA others NOAA

Component 1: Strategic Action Programme

Subcomponent 1.1 TDA Preparation: 0 0 0

Subcomponent 1.2 BOBLME Institutional Arrangements: 0 0 0

Subcomponent 1.3 Financial Sustainability: 0 0 0

Subcomponent 1.4 SAP Preparation: 0 0 0

Subtotal C1 $0 $0 $0

Component 2: Coastal/Marine Natural Resources Management and Sustainable

Use:

Subcomponent 2.1: Community-based Integrated Coastal Management (regional): 08,500

0

Subcomponent 2.2: Improved Policy Harmonization (regional): 550 0 0

Subcomponent 2.3: Collaborative Regional Fishery Assessments and Management

Plans:

45,5256,500

7,165

Subcomponent 2.4 Collaborative Critical Habitat Management: 1,000 3,555 0

Subtotal C2 $47,075 $18,555 $7,165

Component 3: Improved Understanding and Predictability of the BOBLME

Environment :

Subcomponent 3.1 Improved Understanding of Large-scale Processes and

Dynamics affecting the BOBLME :

12,0000

5,000

Subcomponent 3.2 Marine Protected Areas in the Conservation of Regional Fish

Stocks:

01,250

0

Subcomponent 3.3 Improved Regional Collaboration: monitoring programmes. 0 0 0

Subtotal C3 $12,000 $1,250 $5,000

Component 4: Maintenance of Ecosystem Health and Management of Pollution:

Subcomponent 4.1 Establishment of an Agreed to Ecosystem Indicator Framework

:

0 0 0

Subcomponent 4.2 Coastal Pollution Loading and Water Quality Criteria: 0 0 0

Subtotal C4 $0 $0 $0Component 5: Project Management:

Subcomponent 5.1 Establishment of the RCU : 0 0 0

Subcomponent 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation System: 77,750 31,000 10,000

Subcomponent 5.3 Project Information Dissemination System: 0 0 3,500

Subtotal C5 $77,750 $31,000 $13,500


TOTAL $136,825 $50,805 $25,665

Annual Commitment $160,000 $1,904,500 $80,000

% achieved after 12 months 86% 3% 32%



BOBLME Project: Budget figures for all Project components combined and each of the components separately (note salaries are not handled within components)

Expenses for the period: 1 January to 31 December 2011 (2011-13)

All Components (this is an AP extraction - it includes expenditures from a child budget not shown here)

1 Jan- 30 September 2011Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Expenses Balance

5011 Salaries 652,048.00 557,175.90 94,872.10 652,048.00 557,175.90 94,872.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005013 Consultants 698,300.00 496,247.01 202,052.99 431,800.00 270,625.27 161,174.73 127,500.00 126,391.51 1,108.49 139,000.00 99,230.23 39,769.775014 Contracts & studies 2,360,028.00 596,138.57 1,763,889.43 1,384,145.00 201,929.90 1,182,215.10 364,600.00 169,570.70 195,029.30 611,283.00 224,637.97 386,645.035020 Locally Contracted Labour 0.00 -0.72 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005021 Travel 932,500.00 488,952.93 443,547.07 492,500.00 208,757.17 283,742.83 198,000.00 103,711.62 94,288.38 242,000.00 176,484.14 65,515.865023 Training 100,500.00 143,436.94 -42,936.94 87,000.00 119,183.02 -32,183.02 5,000.00 4,734.74 265.26 8,500.00 19,519.18 -11,019.185024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 9,128.10 -9,128.10 0.00 4,830.66 -4,830.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,297.44 -4,297.445025 Equipment - non expendbale 39,679.00 38,755.89 923.11 38,679.00 38,122.77 556.23 1,000.00 633.12 366.88 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 135,699.00 37,501.34 98,197.66 108,199.00 31,698.85 76,500.15 9,500.00 567.38 8,932.62 18,000.00 5,235.11 12,764.895029 Support costs 224,170.00 121,275.79 102,894.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 91,728.00 52,729.19 38,998.81 132,442.00 68,546.60 63,895.40

$5,142,924.00 $2,488,612.47 $2,654,311.53 $3,194,371.00 $1,432,322.82 $1,762,048.18 $797,328.00 $458,338.26 $338,989.74 $1,151,225.00 $597,950.67 $553,274.33% of budget spent 48.4% 44.8% 57.5% 51.9%

Component 1. Strategic Action Programme (SAP)


5013 Consultants 138,000.00 31,856.30 106,143.70 113,000.00 9,378.96 103,621.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 22,477.34 2,522.665014 Contracts & studies 216,000.00 138,772.30 77,227.70 115,000.00 73,608.60 41,391.40 76,000.00 65,163.70 10,836.30 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.005021 Travel 131,000.00 7,748.12 123,251.88 76,000.00 7,695.12 68,304.88 55,000.00 0.00 55,000.00 0.00 53.00 -53.005023 Training 65,500.00 79,080.13 -13,580.13 65,500.00 79,080.13 -13,580.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 24,000.00 0.00 24,000.00 13,000.00 0.00 13,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 9,000.005029 Support costs 24,960.00 11,400.23 13,559.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,290.00 8,471.28 8,818.72 7,670.00 2,928.95 4,741.05

$599,460.00 $268,857.08 $330,602.92 $382,500.00 $169,762.81 $212,737.19 $150,290.00 $73,634.98 $76,655.02 $66,670.00 $25,459.29 $41,210.71

Component 2. Coastal/Marine Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Use


5013 Consultants 241,800.00 165,768.84 76,031.16 168,800.00 99,621.94 69,178.06 73,000.00 63,757.70 9,242.30 0.00 2,389.20 -2,389.205014 Contracts & studies 1,044,600.00 309,443.47 735,156.53 713,217.00 44,502.50 668,714.50 119,600.00 104,407.00 15,193.00 211,783.00 160,533.97 51,249.035021 Travel 423,500.00 196,417.42 227,082.58 220,500.00 92,995.92 127,504.08 61,000.00 51,351.90 9,648.10 142,000.00 52,069.60 89,930.405023 Training 8,500.00 24,907.19 -16,407.19 3,500.00 17,972.45 -14,472.45 5,000.00 4,734.74 265.26 0.00 2,200.00 -2,200.005024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 13,000.00 852.00 12,148.00 9,000.00 852.00 8,148.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.005029 Support costs 80,130.00 57,387.75 22,742.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 33,878.00 29,152.69 4,725.31 46,252.00 28,235.06 18,016.94

$1,811,530.00 $754,776.67 $1,056,753.33 $1,115,017.00 $255,944.81 $859,072.19 $294,478.00 $253,404.03 $41,073.97 $402,035.00 $245,427.83 $156,607.17

Component 3. Improved Understanding and Predictability of the BOBLME Environment


5013 Consultants 36,000.00 28,456.91 7,543.09 32,000.00 13,714.36 18,285.64 0.00 13,055.05 -13,055.05 4,000.00 1,687.50 2,312.505014 Contracts & studies 607,808.00 43,999.80 563,808.20 277,808.00 -0.20 277,808.20 146,000.00 0.00 146,000.00 184,000.00 44,000.00 140,000.005021 Travel 149,000.00 77,292.09 71,707.91 98,000.00 40,312.40 57,687.60 23,000.00 13,403.81 9,596.19 28,000.00 23,575.88 4,424.125023 Training 9,000.00 2,116.25 3,883.75 9,000.00 2,116.25 3,883.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 7,000.00 500.00 6,500.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 1,500.005029 Support costs 50,570.00 12,508.90 38,061.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,230.00 3,439.66 18,790.34 28,340.00 9,069.24 19,270.76

$859,378.00 $164,873.95 $691,504.05 $419,808.00 $56,142.81 $360,665.19 $193,230.00 $29,898.52 $163,331.48 $246,340.00 $78,832.62 $167,507.38

Component 4. Maintenance of Ecosystem Health and Management of Pollution


5013 Consultants 38,000.00 1,579.27 36,420.73 38,000.00 1,579.27 36,420.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005014 Contracts & studies 411,920.00 100,513.00 311,407.00 278,120.00 80,409.00 197,711.00 23,000.00 0.00 23,000.00 110,800.00 20,104.00 90,696.005021 Travel 68,000.00 8,785.27 59,214.73 27,000.00 0.00 27,000.00 35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 6,000.00 8,785.27 -2,785.275023 Training 13,200.00 7,154.57 6,045.43 6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,200.00 7,154.57 45.435024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.005029 Support costs 24,180.00 4,685.69 19,494.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,800.00 0.00 7,800.00 16,380.00 4,685.69 11,694.31

$561,300.00 $122,717.80 $438,582.20 $351,120.00 $81,988.27 $269,131.73 $67,800.00 $0.00 $67,800.00 $142,380.00 $40,729.53 $101,650.47

Component 5. Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Knowledge Management


5013 Consultants 244,500.00 259,760.18 -15,260.18 80,000.00 137,505.23 -57,505.23 54,500.00 49,578.76 4,921.24 110,000.00 72,676.19 37,323.815014 Contracts & studies 79,700.00 35,012.17 44,687.83 0.00 35,012.17 -35,012.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 79,700.00 0.00 79,700.005021 Travel 161,000.00 167,107.86 -6,107.86 71,000.00 36,151.56 34,848.44 24,000.00 38,955.91 -14,955.91 66,000.00 92,000.39 -26,000.395023 Training 4,300.00 17,589.40 -13,289.40 3,000.00 7,424.79 -4,424.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,300.00 10,164.61 -8,864.615024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 6,017.50 -6,017.50 0.00 1,720.06 -1,720.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,297.44 -4,297.445025 Equipment - non expendbale 39,679.00 38,755.89 923.11 38,679.00 38,122.77 556.23 1,000.00 633.12 366.88 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 85,699.00 37,773.28 47,925.72 81,199.00 32,470.79 48,728.21 1,500.00 567.38 932.62 3,000.00 4,735.11 -1,735.115029 Support costs 44,330.00 35,293.22 9,036.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,530.00 11,665.56 -1,135.56 33,800.00 23,627.66 10,172.34

$659,208.00 $597,309.50 $61,898.50 $273,878.00 $288,407.37 -$14,529.37 $91,530.00 $101,400.73 -$9,870.73 $293,800.00 $207,501.40 $86,298.60

All GEF NORAD SIDA

All GEF NORAD SIDA

All GEF NORAD SIDA

All GEF NORAD

All GEF NORAD SIDA

All GEF NORAD SIDA

SIDA


BOBLME Project: GEF budget figures by Component and subcomponentActual Expenses for the period: 1 January to 31 December 2011 (2011-13)

Component 1. Strategic Action Programme (SAP)

Component 1 to 31DEC2011Budgets Expenses Balance

5013 Consultants 113,000.00 9,378.96 103,621.045014 Contracts 115,000.00 73,608.60 41,391.405021 Travel 76,000.00 7,695.12 68,304.885023 Training 65,500.00 79,080.13 -13,580.135024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 13,000.00 0.00 13,000.005029 Support costs 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Expenditure $382,500.00 $169,762.81 $212,737.19

44% 56%1.1. TDA PreparationGEF 1 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 71,000.00 9,378.96 61,621.04 3,416 91,627 71,000 81,157 72,500 0 319,7005014 Contracts 115,000.00 73,608.60 41,391.40 0 20,979 115,000 189,021 188,900 55,000 568,9005021 Travel 30,000.00 7,695.12 22,304.88 18,925 41,132 30,000 36,178 28,038 15,342 169,6155023 Training 65,500.00 79,080.13 -13,580.13 494 2,696 65,500 6,913 1,000 2,000 78,6035028 General Operating Expenses 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 104 145 10,000 1,500 1,000 0 12,749Total Expenditure $291,500.00 $169,762.81 $121,737.19 22,939 156,579 291,500 314,769 291,438 72,342 1,149,567

1.2. BOBLME Institutional ArrangementsGEF 2 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 0 0 20,000 191,939 50,255 79,592 341,7865014 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 05021 Travel 18,000.00 0.00 18,000.00 1,908 0 18,000 4,100 1,000 1,000 26,0085023 Training 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 0 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,500Total Expenditure $39,000.00 $0.00 $39,000.00 1,908 0 39,000 197,539 52,255 80,592 371,294

1.3. Sustainable Financing Strategy and RecommendationsGEF 3 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 5,000 2,500 0 7,5005014 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05021 Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 4,100 1,000 1,000 6,1005023 Training 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 0 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,500Total Expenditure $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0 0 1,000 10,600 4,500 1,000 17,100

1.4. SAP Formulation and AdoptionGEF 4 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 22,000.00 0.00 22,000.00 0 0 22,000 151,228 27,173 40,119 240,5205014 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 05021 Travel 28,000.00 0.00 28,000.00 1,341 43 28,000 4,100 1,000 1,000 35,4845023 Training 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 36,500 0 36,5005028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 0 1,000 22,000 11,895 0 34,895Total Expenditure $51,000.00 $0.00 $51,000.00 1,341 43 51,000 213,828 40,068 41,119 347,399

44% 56%

Component 1

Expenses

Balance



Component 2. Coastal/Marine Natural Resources Management andSustainable Use


5013 Consultants 168,800.00 99,621.94 69,178.065014 Contracts 713,217.00 44,502.50 668,714.505021 Travel 220,500.00 92,995.92 127,504.085023 Training 3,500.00 17,972.45 -14,472.455024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 9,000.00 852.00 8,148.005029 Support costs 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Expenditure $1,115,017.00 $255,944.81 $859,072.19

23% 77%2.1. Community-based Integrated Coastal ManagementGEF 5 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 2,109 0 10,000 32,880 35,241 0 80,2305014 Contracts 158,217.00 37,782.01 120,434.99 0 112,483 158,217 0 0 0 270,7005021 Travel 3,000.00 16,809.50 -13,809.50 2,874 1,143 3,000 19,400 1,000 1,000 28,4175023 Training 0.00 17,221.05 -17,221.05 0 0 0 05025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 05028 General Operating Expenses 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0 27 2,000 1,500 1,000 0 4,527Total Expenditure $173,217.00 $71,812.56 $101,404.44 $4,983 $113,653 $173,217 $53,780 $37,241 $1,000 $383,874

2.2. Improved Policy Harmonization (mainstreaming)GEF 6 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 17,000.00 53,689.72 -36,689.72 0 145,958 17,000 81,360 58,180 9,840 312,3385014 Contracts 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 0 0 20,000 160,720 0 0 180,7205021 Travel 32,000.00 0.00 32,000.00 0 0 32,000 13,310 1,000 1,000 47,3105023 Training 500.00 0.00 500.00 0 0 500 0 0 5,000 5,5005025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0 0 2,000 1,500 1,000 0 4,500Total Expenditure $71,500.00 $53,689.72 $17,810.28 $0 $145,958 $71,500 $256,890 $60,180 $15,840 $550,368

2.3. Collaborative Regional Fishery Assessments and ManagementPlansGEF 7 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 136,800.00 45,932.22 90,867.78 0 48,193 136,800 434,734 61,540 108,240 789,5075014 Contracts 535,000.00 0.00 535,000.00 0 53,967 535,000 593,137 389,668 172,730 1,744,5025021 Travel 185,500.00 76,186.42 109,313.58 2,017 111,252 185,500 70,872 39,385 38,249 447,2755023 Training 3,000.00 751.40 2,248.60 0 10,136 3,000 0 0 5,000 18,1365025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 31,466 0 0 31,4665028 General Operating Expenses 3,000.00 852.00 2,148.00 0 758 3,000 34,227 11,200 12,850 62,035Total Expenditure $863,300.00 $123,722.04 $739,577.96 $2,017 $224,306 $863,300 $1,164,436 $501,793 $337,069 $3,092,921

2.4. Collaborative Critical Habitat ManagementGEF 8 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 5,000.00 - 5,000 0 0 5,000 5,000 2,500 0 12,5005014 Contracts - 6,720.49 6,720.49- 0 62,233 0 0 0 0 62,2335021 Travel - - - 4,713 0 0 4,100 1,000 1,000 10,8135023 Training - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05025 Non Expendable Procurement - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 2,000.00 - 2,000 0 0 2,000 1,500 1,000 0 4,500Total Expenditure $7,000.00 $6,720.49 $279.51 $4,713 $62,233 $7,000 $10,600 $4,500 $1,000 $90,046

23%

77%

Component 2 Expenses

Balance



Component 3. Improved Understanding and Predictability of the BOBLME Environment


5013 Consultants 32,000.00 13,714.36 18,285.645014 Contracts 277,808.00 -0.20 277,808.205021 Travel 98,000.00 40,312.40 57,687.605023 Training 9,000.00 2,116.25 3,883.755024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.005029 Support costs 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Expenditure $419,808.00 $56,142.81 $360,665.19

13% 86%3.1. Improved Understanding of Large-scale Processes and Dynamics affecting the BOBLMEGEF 9 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 34,440 12,340 0 46,7805014 Contracts 192,808.00 0.00 192,808.00 0 0 192,808 78,080 6,000 11,880 288,7685021 Travel 44,000.00 6,507.52 37,492.48 5,711 26,243 44,000 46,588 15,743 1,000 139,2855023 Training 3,000.00 451.91 2,548.09 0 0 3,000 0 0 5,000 8,0005025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 20,580 0 0 20,5805028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,500Total Expenditure $240,808.00 $6,959.43 $233,848.57 $5,711 $26,243 $240,808 $181,188 $35,083 $17,880 $506,913

3.2. Marine Protected Areas in the Conservation of Regional Fish StocksGEF 10 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 32,000.00 13,714.36 18,285.64 0 23,961 32,000 198,890 228,230 32,440 515,5215014 Contracts 85,000.00 -0.20 85,000.20 0 32,335 85,000 134,005 0 251,3405021 Travel 54,000.00 29,929.65 24,070.35 1,064 0 54,000 45,745 1,000 1,000 102,8095023 Training 3,000.00 1,664.34 1,335.66 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 3,0005025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 0 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,500Total Expenditure $175,000.00 $45,308.15 $129,691.85 $1,064 $56,296 $175,000 $380,140 $230,230 $33,440 $876,170

3.3. Improved Regional CollaborationGEF 11 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 5,000 2,500 0 7,5005014 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 20,000 0 0 0 0 20,0005021 Travel 0.00 3,875.23 -3,875.23 0 12,179 0 4,100 1,000 1,000 18,2795023 Training 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 3,0005025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 38 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,538Total Expenditure $4,000.00 $3,875.23 -$2,875.23 $0 $32,217 $4,000 $10,600 $4,500 $1,000 $52,317

13%

87%


Balance



Component 4. Maintenance of Ecosystem Health and Management of Pollution


5013 Consultants 38,000.00 1,579.27 36,420.735014 Contracts 278,120.00 80,409.00 197,711.005021 Travel 27,000.00 0.00 27,000.005023 Training 6,000.00 0.00 6,000.005024 Equipment - Expendable 0.00 0.00 0.005025 Equipment - non expendbale 0.00 0.00 0.005027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.005029 Support costs 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Expenditure $351,120.00 $81,988.27 $269,131.73

23% 77%4.1. Establishment of an Effective Ecosystem Indicator Framework GEF 12 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 13,000.00 0.00 13,000.00 0 14,529 13,000 40,708 31,528 7,872 107,6375014 Contracts 188,120.00 0.00 188,120.00 0 0 188,120 7,840 0 0 195,9605021 Travel 27,000.00 0.00 27,000.00 0 16,409 27,000 29,461 37,000 1,000 110,8705023 Training 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0 1,170 3,000 0 0 0 4,1705028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 0 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 3,500Total Expenditure $232,120.00 $0.00 $232,120.00 $0 $32,108 $232,120 $79,509 $69,528 $8,872 $422,137

4.2 Coastal Pollution Loading and Water QualityCriteriaGEF 13 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 25,000.00 1,579.27 23,420.73 0 0 25,000 37,935 4,935 0 67,8705014 Contracts 90,000.00 80,409.00 9,591.00 0 46,330 90,000 32,650 0 0 168,9805021 Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 40,395 0 4,100 1,000 1,000 46,4955023 Training 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0 2,399 3,000 5,3995028 General Operating Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0 737 1,000 1,500 1,000 0 4,237Total Expenditure $119,000.00 $81,988.27 $37,011.73 $0 $89,861 $119,000 $76,185 $6,935 $1,000 $292,981

23%

77%


Balance



Component 5. Project Management, Monitoring andEvaluation, and Knowledge Management

Component 5 to 31DEC2011

Budgets Expenses Balance5013 Consultants 80,000.00 137,505.23 -57,505.235014 Contracts 0.00 35,012.17 -35,012.175021 Travel 71,000.00 36,151.56 34,848.445023 Training 3,000.00 7,424.79 -4,424.795024 Expendable procurement 0.00 1,720.06 -1,720.065025 Non Expendable Procurement 38,679.00 38,122.77 556.235027 Technical Support Services 0.00 0.00 0.005028 General Operating Expenses 81,199.00 32,470.79 48,728.215029 Support costs 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Expenditure $273,878.00 $288,407.37 -$14,529.37105% -5%

5.1. Establishment of the RCUGEF 14 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 10,000.00 35,703.26 -25,703.26 1 64,438 10,000 5,000 2,500 0 81,9395014 Contracts 0.00 3,410.00 -3,410.00 0 95,330 0 0 0 95,3305021 Travel 35,000.00 36,151.56 -1,151.56 30,774 64,170 35,000 4,100 1,000 1,000 136,0445023 Training 3,000.00 4,314.19 -1,314.19 5,321 10,012 3,000 0 0 0 18,3335024 Expendable procurement 0.00 1,720.06 -1,720.06 0 0 0 0 0 0 05025 Non Expendable Procurement 38,679.00 38,122.77 556.23 1,090 14,043 38,679 0 0 53,8125028 General Operating Expenses 53,000.00 27,866.41 25,133.59 398 15,416 53,000 31,877 37,103 38,103 175,897Total Expenditure $139,679.00 $147,288.25 -$7,609.25 $37,584 $263,409 $139,679 $40,977 $40,603 $39,103 $561,355

5.2. Monitoring and Evaluation System GEF 15 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 45,000.00 37,908.55 7,091.45 15,241 4,045 45,000 9,737 61,300 28,558 163,8815014 Contracts 0.00 31,602.17 -31,602.17 0 0 0 0 0 0 05021 Travel 36,000.00 0.00 36,000.00 0 0 36,000 0 0 0 36,0005023 Training 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 4,100 1,000 1,000 6,1005024 Expendable procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,090 0 0 0 0 0 1,0905028 General Operating Expenses 2,000.00 456.88 1,543.12 2,000 1,500 1,000 0 4,500Total Expenditure $83,000.00 $69,967.60 $13,032.40 $16,331 $4,045 $83,000 $15,337 $63,300 $29,558 $211,571

5.3. Project Information Dissemination SystemGEF 16 2011 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL

Budgets Expenses Balance Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets Budgets5013 Consultants 25,000.00 63,893.42 -38,893.42 8,360 82,420 25,000 12,472 2,500 0 130,7525014 Contracts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05021 Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05023 Training 0.00 3,110.60 -3,110.60 0 0 0 3,658 1,000 1,000 5,6585024 Expendable procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 05025 Non Expendable Procurement 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,090 0 0 0 0 0 1,0905028 General Operating Expenses 26,199.00 4,147.50 22,051.50 1,905 2,929 26,199 1,500 1,000 4,463 37,996Total Expenditure $51,199.00 $71,151.52 -$19,952.52 $11,355 $85,349 $51,199 $17,630 $4,500 $5,463 $175,496

95%

-5%

Component 5 Over spend

Balance


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