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Executive Board United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

SUMMARY

In accordance with decision 4;1, paragraph 113, taken by the

Hundred-and-twenty-first Session

has prepared for the consideration of this session of the Board, a list of additional proposals outlining possible projects, with costing mounting up to 2 per cent of the 1984-1985 budget base, for action programmes for developing countries, especially the least developed among them, preferably through arrangements within the framework of Technical Co-operation between Developing Countries (TCDC) .

121 EX/52 PARIS, 20 Original :

Item 4.1 of the agenda

LIST OF ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

May 1985 Engl i sh/French

Project No. Project Title Cost of Project $

Major Programme I1 - Education for all 1. Regional programme for basic education and literacy 400,000

2. Pilot project on regional programme for integrated rural development .................................. 3/30 ,000

3. Provision of textbooks and educational materials ... 115,000

Total, Major Programme I1 815,000

121 EX/52 - page 2 Project No. Project Title Cost of Project

$

Major Programme I11 - Communication in the service of man 4. Establishment of a Latin America and Caribbean

Broadcasting Union (ULCRA) 320,000 ............................

5. Development of Asian News Network (ANN) .............. 582,000

and of subregional film archives ..................... 70,000 6. Symposium on the developmeat of an African film centre

Total, Major Programme I11

Major Programme IV - The formulation and application of education Dolicies

972,000

7.

8.

9.

10.

Co-operation with the least developed countries in the elaboration and implementation of education development plans ................................................ 700,000

Pilot project on regional co-operation for the development of Educational Management Information Systems (EMIS) in Asia and the Pacific ....................... 289,900

Network for the development of low-cost construction materials and indigenous technologies for educational buildings in Latin America and the Caribbean ......... 660,000

Central national printing facilities 2 75,000 .................

Total, Major Programme IV 1,924,000

Major Programme V - Education, training and society 11. Regional project for the development of science and

technology education in Africa ....................... 300,000

12(a). Pilot project for rehabilitation* .................... 100,000

13(a). Pilot project: Improving living conditions of disadvantaged people* ................................ 109,000

Total, Major Programme V 509,000

* Projects involving two major programmes.

121 EX/52 - page 3 Project No. Project Title Cost of Project

$

Major Programme VI - The sciences and their application to development

14. Locally produced laboratory equipment for science and engineering research and teaching .................... 451,000

Integrated interregional demonstration training and technology transfer project for New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) ............................. 455,000

. -

15.

906,000 Total, Major Programme VI

Major Programme VI1 - Information systems and access to knowledge

16. Regional network for the exchange of information and experience in science and technology in Asia and the Pacific (ASTINFO) .................................... 6O0,OOO

Total, Major Programme VI1 600 ,'OOO

Major Programme VI11 - Principles, methods and strategies of action for development

12(b). Pilot project for rehabilitation* .................... 201,000

13 (b) . Pilot project: Improving living conditions of disadvantaged people* ................................ 218,000

419,000 Total, Major Programme VI11

Major Programme X - The human environment and terrestrial and marine resources

17. Development of national and regional capabilities in marine sciences in the tropical central Indian ocean, with emphasis on the upwelling and monsoon phenomenon 475,000

18. Development of water resources in the drought stricken rural zones of Africa, application of low cost technologies 465,000

19. Strengthening of scientific capacities for combating drought and desertification in the Sahelian countries of Africa 475,000 ................................................

* Projects involving two major

Total, Major Programme X 1,415,000

programmes.

121 EX/52 - page 4 Pro? ect No. Project Title'. Cost of Project

$

Major Procrramme XI - Culture and the future 20. Regional workshop for training and increased awareness

regarding the cultural dimension of development in Africa ................................................ 100,000

12,800

14 , 600

15,000

21. International campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Tanzania ........................

Training of specialized personnel .................... 22.

23. International campaign for the preservation of the Palais de Sans Souci, Citadelle de la FerriSre and Site des Ramiers ..........................................

24. International campaign for the preservaFion of the ancient monuments and sites of Paharpur Vihara and Bagerhat .............................................

International campaign for the restoration and conservation of the cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley

30,000

25.

26.

15 , 000

International campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Uganda ..........................

International campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Ethiopia ........................

11 , 000

21 , 600 27.

Total, Major Programme XI

Total, Major Programmes

220,000

7 , 780,000

General Activities and Programme Support - Copyright 28. Training course in copyright and ne uring rights

for nationals of English-speaking St of Asia and the Pacific ....................... ..............

GRAND TOTAL

43,000

7 , 823 , 000

The detailed descriptions of the above projects are as follows:

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PROJECT NO. 1 SECTOR: ED

Title :

Regional Programme for Basic Education and Literacy , -

Purpose :

To promote basic education and literacy

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme 11.1

Region ( s 1 /Country ( s) :

Africa

Duration:

TWO years

Modality of action: cost us $

Identification of the existing centres in Africa with a view to creating a regional or subregional structure, including a mobile unit, to be entrusted with the promotion of basic education and the training of literacy and adult education cadres.

Preparation of the detailed work plan, which includes curriculum materials, development, methods and materials for instructors.

Basic education and literacy activities will be extended to the countries.

Consultants Regional and subregional meetings Training courses Technic a1 equipment and suppl i e s

Total cost of project 400,000

Expected results:

Reinforcement of one or more existing centres by adding a regional or subregional structure, including a mobile unit.

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PROJECT NO. 2 SECTOR:. ED

Title :

Pilot project on regional programme for integrated rural development

Purpose :

To set up the preliminary organization of a programme conducting to integrated rural development

Reference :


Region (s) /Country ( s) :

Africa

Duration :

Two years

cost us $ - Modality of action:

The following activities are proposed to be carried out under the first phase:

Identif $cation of two suitable pilot institutions to assist research and training functions of the project on subregional basis and to provide technical assistance to improve professional effectiveness.

The institutions will collect comprehensive information on field situations relating to education and integrated rural development and conduct studies on the material collected.

Operational seminars and various types of workshops and communication support programmes will be organized in order to secure people's participation and develop methodologies for training of personnel, specialists and managers of educational programmes for integrated rural development.

Joint evaluation will be undertaken in order to prepare guidelines for future action and formulate the second phase of the project.

ExDected results:

Total cost of project 300 , 000

Promotion of African regional co-operative programmes of applied research, education and training, development of innovative educational techniques, and communication which will involve the participation of the rural population concerned.

.PROJECT NO. 3

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SECTOR: ED

Title :

Provision of textbooks and educational materials , .

Purpose :

To improve the standard of education by supplying educational materials free of charge to pupils from low-income families.

To encourage the school attendance of children from low-income families and to reduce the drop-out rate.

Reference:


Country:

Cape Verde

Modality of action:

1. Compilation of lists of textbooks by officials of the Department of Educational Social Assistance of the Ministry of Education, with the help, if necessary, of a staff member of the Organization.

2. Purchase and dispatch of textbooks.

15,000

100,000


Expected results:

Improvement and universalization of school attendance in low-income rural sectors.

A reduced school drop-out rate.

General availability of education. 1

121 EX/52 - page 8 PROJECT NO. 4

Title :

SECTOR: COM

Establishment of a Latin America ana Caribbean Broadcasting Union (ULCRA),

Purpose :

To support Member States in the,development of broadcasting services.

Reference :


Region :

Latin America and the Caribbean.

Duration :

Two years

Modality of action:

Promotion of programme production, organization of radio and television programme exchange (international consultants)

Organization of training activities (fellowships)

Provision of equipment

Research activities and assessment of production, purchasing, exchange and commercialization capacities, co-ordination between participating institutions

Total cost of project

cost us $

150,000

60,000

80,000

30,000

320,000

Expected results :

Preparation of ULCM's basic documents, establishment of radio and television programme exchange, adherence to public and private broadcasting organizations,', preparation of documents for submission to potential financing institutions,

PROJECT NO. 5

121 EX/52 - page 9 SECTOR: COM

Title :

Development of the Asian News Network (ANN),

Purpose :

Development of technical facilities of national news agencies to enable them to receive, edit and disseminate news ; enhancement of technical infrastructures of the regional distribution centres; improvement of the quality of news-writing, news reporting and news editing; monitoring and evaluation of network operations.

Reference :


Region :

Asia and Pacific,

Duration :

Two yearsr


Training of 160 senior journalists (training grants) 200,000

Research on the utilization of ANN news reports 100,000

Equipment 180,000

Improvement of the quantity and quality of the flow of news throughout the region 102,000


Expected results:

Development of national news agencies and related institutions in Asia and their effective participation in the ANN-

121 EX/52 - page 10 PROJECT NO. 6

Title:

SECTOR: COM

Symposium on the development of an African film centre and of subregional film archives,

Punpose :

To Launch an African regional project to promote an African regional film ceEtre and sub-regional film archives. The Centre will act as catalyst to promote pro- '

duction and exchange of films of regional interest and utility through the establishment of relations with film libraries, audio-visual archives, film training schools, producers and archivists.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme 111.3.

Region :

Africa.

Duration :

One month

Modality of action:

Organization in 1986 of a symposium for African directors of film libraries, archives, training schools and film producers, to discuss the proposed establishment ,of the film centre and to make recommendations for its development

Expected results:

Development of a plan for the establishment of an African regional African film archives,

cost us $

70,000

film centre and of sub-

121 EX/52 - page 11 PROJECT NO. 7 SECTOR: ED/EPP

Title :

Co-operation with the Least Developed Countries in the elaboration and implementation of education development plans-

Purpose :

To assist the LDCs which encounter particular difficulties of methodological, technical and financial nature in conducting preparatory studies and research, formulating, elaborating and implementing their national development plans in education

, .

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme IV. 1. I

Region (s) /country ( s 1 :

Africa I Asia and Pacific , Arab States I Latin America and the Caribbean.

Duration :

Two years.

(a) Modality of action: ._

cost us $

Mobile teams of consultants to advise on and assist in plan formulation and implementation 250 I 000

Contracts with nationals for studies and research at the preparatory stage of plan formulation

Workshops to train nationals in the methods and techniques of programme, project and plan .. preparation/implementation ..

Study visits for the exchange of national exper- . iences among the LDCs

Logistic, material and financial support for national activities

Total (b) Staff:

80,000

80,000

d0,OOO

250,000

700,000

1 p-5 and 1 GS-3 posts to be established at :leadquarters through redeployment of staff Nil

Total cost of project 700 I 000

121 EX/52 - page 12 Expected results :

Reinforced national capacities, especially as regards the preparatory studies and research and the preparation/evaluation of projects and programmes.

Remarks :

The project develops further.and extends to the field (at national level) past and ongoing activ-ities in favour of LDCs. It meets the wishes of members of the Executive Board and the recommendations of Harare and Bangkok regional conferences and other Unesco meetings.

PROJECT NO. 8

121 EX/52 - page's3 SECTOR: ED/EPP

Title :

Pilot Project on Regional Co-operation for the Development of Educational Management Information Systems (EMIS) in Asia and the Pacific

< - Purpose :

Establishment and development of management information systems in some Member States of Asia and the Pacific - Decision 4.113 of 120 EX. Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme IV. 1,

Region (s) /Country (s) :

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand at the first stage, other countries can also participate if they wish.

Duration :

TW? years,

(a) Modalfty of action:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Provision of hardware/sof tware and intensive training of EMIS personnel in Member States of ASEAN," among others, in the use of computer technology in educational administration and management ;

cost - us $

30,000

Promotion of greater awareness of the need for well-managed information systems in educational planning and management as well as in decision- making by exchange of personnel; 20,000

Training of educational personnel in computer techniques ;

Purchase of equipment and supplies.

* Association of South East Asian Nations Total

(b) Staff:

12 m/m consultants P-5 (1 m/m consultant P-5 $7,484)


100,000

50,000

200,000

89,000

289,000

121 EX/52 - page 14 Expected results:

Establishment and development of a management information system in ASEAN'S Member States and others in Asia and the Pacific.

, .

Further development of the EMIS in the use of educational indicators, in making a glossary, training of EMIS personnel and others.

Remarks :

Recommendation No. 24 of MINEDAP V (Bangkok, 4-11 March 1985) requesting Unesco's assistance to improve a regional technical programme with a view to the modemi-; zation of educational management information and communication systems as well as the necessary training of personnel.

PROJECT NO. 9

121 EX/52 - page 15 SECTOR: ED

Title :

Network for the development of low-cost construction materials and indigenous technologies for educational buildings in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Purpose: '

Promotion of innovations in educational buildings, utilization of multipurpose spaces and equipment with local materials.

Reference :

c/4 and 23 C/5 Programme IV.4.


1 Latin America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Panama, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic.

Duration :

Two years.

ModaLity of action:

Organization at national and regional levels of workshops and meetings of national specialists

cost us $

155,000

Contracts with national institutions for the conduct of pilot projects 302,000

Studies on technical teaching packages for the training of personnel 24,000

Evaluation of experiences 80,000

Documentation and dissemination 99,000


Expected results :

Development of prototypes through improved local materials and construction techniques which will contribute to overcome critical financial resources for investments in educational buildings.

Remarks :

This project can be considered as part of the Regional Plan of Action of the Major Project in Education for Latin America and the Caribbean and reflects the deliberation of the Regional Intergovernmental Committee held in Mexico in November 1984.

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PROJECT NO. 10 SECTOR: ED

Title :

Central National Printing Faci.lities,

Purpose :

Provide the government with technical printing equipment most urgently needed to produce school textbooks, educational and printed materials.

Enforce the government's effort in the area of literacy by providing low-cost and free teaching/learning materials.

' .

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme IV.4.

Country :

Sudan.

Duration :

Two years.

Cost - Modalicy of action:

1. Provision of two specialists' missions to assess with us $

the government the size and output required of the Central Printing facilities and work out a plan of action. 12,000

2. Provision of two specialists' missions to put in detail the technical specifications of the equipment needed 13,000

3. Procurement of equipment by Unesco. 225,000

4. Arrange for the training of technicians abroad and on the spot to insure better utilization of equipment delivered. 25,000


Remarks :

The project would create in Sudan an important Central Unit that is essential for the promotion of literacy and would help the government to provide free textbooks. The project will draw on resources available in Sudan to enable the printing unit to function in an efficient manner.

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SECTOR: ED/STE PROJECT NO. 11

Title :

Regional Project for the Development of Science and Technology Education Africa.

- . -

Purpose:

To promote regional co-operation between national institutions in science and technology education.

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme V.2.

Region ( s 1 /Country ( s 1 :

Africa.

Duration :

Two years.

Modality of action:

Promotion of the work of professional associations.

Production of a newsletter.

E~tablishment of documentation and information services.

Endogenous development of science and technology education.

Preparation of teachers guides and pupils' books embodying modern content, relating to the local environment.

Design, production, maintenance, repair and use of school science equipment.

Out-of-school science activities (popularization of science and technology for children and adults).

Regional and subregional training courses and exchange programmes.

Total

Consultant services (6 m/m)

Total

cost us $

261,000

39,000

39,000


\

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Expected results:

Evaluation particularly of the measurable outputs resulting from the actions listed under (a), i.e. newsletter, documentation and information services, teachers guides and pupils books equipment developments and training outputs.

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PROJECT NO. 12 (a) SECTOR: SHS

Title: - Pilot project for rehabilitation.

, . Purpose:

To apply the social and human science to human settlements.

To associate local researchers and decision-makers with those from other developing countries and

To train young architects.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programmes V.4 and VII1.l.

Region:

Africa.

Duration:

Two years.

(a) Modality of action:

Survey: Socio-cultural and socio-economic: on migration, employment, etc. of youth.

Teaching materials for workshop.

Training courses and seminar €or 'Community leaders' and 'barefoot architects' for participants from (TCDC) . Creation of a co-operative and a workshop for demonstration and execution of works with associations of student movements.

Total

(b) Staff:

Temporary assistance:

P-3 €or 9 months

GS-4 for 12 months

Cost .- us $

30,000

15,000

88,400

100,000

233,400

39,600

28,000

Total


+ $100,000 €or MP V.4 and $201,000 €or MP VIII.1

67,600

301,000+

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Expected results:

Strengthening of institutes and researchers associated with the project; increasing the number of architects participating in the concours; training of local authorities and of people participating in the project; increasing the number of houses to be renovated; improving the life conditions of an increased number of families.

PROSECT NO. 13 (a)

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SECTOR: SHS

Title:

Pilot project : Improving living conditions of disadvantaged people.

Purpose:

To apply social and human sciences in quality of life in towns.

To associate local researchers and decision-makers with those from other developing countries.


Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programmes V.4 and VIII.l.

Region:


Duration:

Two years.

Modality of action: cost _I_ us $

Survey: Socio-cultural and socio-economic on selected population segments (particularly youth) , origin, social organization, etc. 30,000

Study and planning: Planners and architects to carry out cost study and formulate appropriate plan.

Promotion and competition: Exhibition and audio-visual products.

Training and rehabilitation works.

Publications.

Total

(b) Staff:

Temporary assistance: GS-4 fox 1 year


-t- $109,000 for MP V.4 and $218,000 for MP VIII.l. .

40,000

100,000

109,000

20,000

299,000

28,000

327,000+

121 EX/52 - page 22

Expected results:

Strengthening of institutes and researchers associated with the project; increasing the number of architects participating in the contours; training of local authorities and of people participating in the project; increasing the number of houses to be renovated; improving the life conditions of an increased number of families.

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PROJECT NO. 14 SECTOR: SC

Title :

Locally produced laboratory equipment for science and engineering research and teaching.' .

Purpose :

To provide practical solutions to the existing shortage and problems of maintenance of equipment used in research and teaching of science and engineering in the developing countries, by producing laboratory equipment tailor-made for local requirements low in cost yet of high quality and that can easily be serviced locally.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programmes VI.l and VI.2.


Interregional - with one pilot project in each of the following regions: Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Duration:

Two years.

Modality of action : Cost us $

Provision of 10 consultants to the least developed countries to advise on curricula and training facilities and to act as visiting lecturers in universities and technical institutions - travel costs only. 20,000

Award of 30 grants to departments of faculties of science and engineering in the least developed countries to develop low-cost Locally produced laboratory equipment. 150,000

Organization of six subregional workshops of two weeks' duration of 20-25 participants to provide in situ practical training for the development of low-cost locally produced equipment.

Visits by small teams of scientists, engineers and senior technicians to universities and technical institutions in the least developed countries to hold roving workshops on the use of low-cost equipment in research and training,

120,000

50,000

121 EX/52 - page 24

Establishment or strengthening of three service centres at universities in least developed coLuitries to serve as points of reference for instrument repair and maintenance as well as technician training; organization of three technician training courses at these centres, of two weeks' duration for 30 participants. 100,000

Organization of an interregional meeting of developers of low-cost locally produced equipment and training kits and representatives of the productive sector to define modalities of co-operation between universities and local industry. 35,000


Expected results :

Establishment of three equipment service centres.

Design and manufacture of 30 prototypes of selected pieces of laboratory equipment (including instruction manuals).

Specialized training of some 250 scientists, engineers and technicians in the manufacture and maintenance of the equipment.

Assistance to university teachers for incorporating these pieces of equipment in their curricula.

Promotion of university/industry co-operation in order to encourage the local manufacture' of the tested equipment.

Remarks :

The project will draw on the joint resources of participating developing countries through arrangements within the framework of technical co-operation amongst developing countries (TCDC) .

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PROJECT NO, 15 SECTOR: SC

Title:

Integrated Interregional Demonstration Training and Technolow Transfer Project for New and. Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) .

Purpose :

Development, testing and application of multi-media learning packages (based on micro-computers); an interactive decision-making kit and film or video tape to train, sensitize and teach various user groups in different LDCs and especially Portuguese- speaking countries in Africa in the field of NRSE.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme VI.3.


Portuguese-speaking countries of Africa with participation of Brazil and the Philippines in providing expertise and demonstration activities.

Duration:

Two years.

cost Modality of action: - us $

Contract to develop and demonstrate a multi-media learning package consisting of correspondence units, video and audio tapes, films and micro-computers. Subject content will be derived from case studies on selected N E E demonstration projects. 150,000

Contract to develop and demonstrate an interactive decision- making training kit (microcomputer with videodisk memory) for use by energy planners and decision-makers in the developing countries selected. 150,000

Consultancies. 50,000

Travel of participants and consultants for training and demonstration projects. 80,000

Equipment purchase (e.g. micro-computers for each participation country). 50,000


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Expected results:

A cadre of training energy specialists in each of the Portuguese-speaking African countries who could contribute to their country's energy planning effort as well as a more energy-conscious rural population in the same countries to lessen their dependence on imported energy and increase their indigenous industrial base to produce energy from new and renewable sources.

Remarks :

The actions are designed to promote TCDC while simultaneously providing support for the development of national energy planning, training and technology transfer infrastructures.

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PROJECT NO. 16 SECTOR: PGI

Title:

Regional Network for the Exchange of Information and Experience in Science and Technolo= In Asia and the Pacific (ASTINFO) .

Purpose:

To follow up the decision of CASTASIA I1 on the above by creating national data bases interconnecting information sources and introducing new/upgraded information services.

Reference:

c/4 and 23 C/5, Programme VII.l. .,

Region:

Asia and the Pacific.

Duration :

TWO years.

Modality of action: cost us $ -

Provision of advice and hardware/software to Member States in the region for the creation of data bases at national level and development of exchange of data between the Member States in the region. 200 , 000

Strengthening of information infrastructure by means of academic/ group training of national staff, consultant missions, reprographic/ telecommunication equipment and workshops for users. 400,000


Expected results:

The establishment of computerized data bases in selected areas , trained personnel, establishment of information exchange through telecommunication links and using reprographic techniques.

Remarks :

The Executive Board has recommended in its decision 120 EX/4.1 paragraph 53 that ASTINFO be considered a priority.

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PROJECT NO. 12 (b)

Title:

Pilot project for rehabilitatiqo.

Purpose :

To apply the social and human science to human settlements.

To associate local researchers and decision-makers with those countries and


Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programmes V.4 and VIII.1,

Region:

Africa.

Duration:

Two years.

(a) Modality of action:

Survey: Socio-cultural and socio-economic: on migration employment, etc. of youth.

Teaching materials for workshop.

Training courses and seminar for 'Community leaders' and 'barefoot architects' for participants from (TCDC).

Creation of a co-operative and a workshop for demonstration and execution of works with associations of student movements.

Total .

SECTOR: SHS

from other developing

cost - us $

30 , 000

15,000

88 , 400

100 , 000

233,400

121 EX/52 - 'page- 29

cost us $

(b) Staff:

Temporary assistance:

P-3 for 9 months , .

GS-4 for 12 months

39,600

28,000

Total 67,600

t of project

Expected results:

Strengthening of institutes and researchers associated with the project; increasing the number of architects participating in the concours; ties and of people participating in the project; to be renovated; improving the living conditions of an increased number of families.

training of local authori- increasing the number of hous-es

+ $100,000 for MP V.4 and $201,000 for MP VIII.l.

121 EX/52 - page 30

PROJECT NO. 13(b)

Title:

Pilot project: Improving living conditions of disadvantaged people.

Purpose :

To apply social and human sciences in quality of life in towns.

SECTOR: SHS

To associate local researchers and decision-makers with those from other developing countries.


Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programmes V.4 and VIII.l.

Reaion:


Duration:

Two years.

(a) Modality of action: cost us $

Survey: Socio-cultural and socio-economic on selected population segments (particularly youth) , origin, social organization, etc. 30,000

Study and planning: Planners and architects to carry out cost study and formulate appropriate plan 40,000

Promotion and competition: Exhibition and audio-visual products.

Training and rehabilitation works.

Publications.

Total

(b) Staff:

Temporary assistance: GS-4 for one year


100 , 000

109,000

20 , 000

299,000

28,000

327,000-1-

+ $109,000 for MI? V.4 and $218,000 for MP VIII.l.

l'21 EX/52 - page 31

Expected results:

Strengthening of institutes and researchers associated with the project; increasing the number of architects participating in the concours; training of local authorities and of people participating in the project; increasing the number of houses to be renovated; improving the living conditions of an increased number of families.

, -

121 EX/52 - page 32


Title :

Development of National and Regional capabilities in Central Indian Ocean, with emphasis on the upwelling

Purpose :

To develop marine science infrastructure and upgrade by encouraging balanced deveLopment in all fields of to scientific understanding of oceanic upwelling and

Marine Sciences in the Tropical and monsoon phenomenon.

the capability in the regions marine science while contributing monsoon phenomenon. The project

will also contribute to further development of extra-budgetary projects.

Reference :

c/4 and 23 C/5, Programme X.4.

Countries :

i Comores, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Madagascar, Maldives, fdauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Somali( Sudan, Tanzania, People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America, Union of Sovtet Socialist Republics.

Duration :

Two years.


Training: Study grants for on-the-job training, travel grants and exchange of scientists in the region, training courses within the region etc.

Equipment: Strengthening of scientific information flow in the region, establishment of tide-gauge network and other research equipment and contribution to repairs and servicing of equipment already used in the region etc. 118,000 Consultancy services: In the form of visiting lecturers, survey of research vessels, conducting of courses etc. 178,000

179 , 000

25,000 Supporting and back-up costs.


Expected results:

Improvement in numbers and quality of marine scientksts in the region, contribution to understanding of monsoon and upwelling phenomenon, gathering of data such as on tides on a large ocean region, strengthening of data and information system both within the region and internationally. Project serves as basis for further regional co-operation and skrengthens the existing IOCINDCWIO and IOCINDIO.

121 EX/52 - page 33


Title :

Development of water resources in the drought stricken rural zones of Africa, application of low cost technologies.

, .

Purpose :

To promote the use of local and imported technologies that can be assimilated and implemented at a low cost by the rural population

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme X. 3.

Region ( s ) /Country ( s) :

Drought-stricken countries of Africa, namely the CILSS countries of the Sahel, the countries of Southern and Eastern Africa and Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia.

Duration :

Two years.

Modality of action:

Development of the springs

Large diameter wells

Underground dams

Rahwater harvesting

Porous pot irrigation

Training

Information transfer

cost us $ 65,000

60,000

80,000

70,000

55,000

120,000

40,000


Expected results:

Execution of at least six pilot/demonstration projects, production and dissemination of two practical manuals, 20 on-the-job regional fellowships, three regional practical courses.

Remarks :

The project is complementary to the activities in the Major Regional Project on the rational use and conservation of water resources (Africa).

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Title :

Strengthening of scientific capacities for combating drought and desertification in the Sahelian countries of Africa.

Purpose :

To help the countries concerned develop human resources and acquire the necessary scientific and technical skills to implement strategies and programmes conducive to higher agricultural, forestry and pastoral production and providing a better response to the problems of drought and desertification.

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme X.6.

Ir

Region ( s) /Country ( s :

CILSS Member States (Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad, Gambia, MaIi,Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal) + Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan.

Duration :

Two years.

(a) Modality of action: CO st us $

Organizatfon of group or individual introductory or specialized training courses 140,000

Technical and material assistance for specralkzed institutions 2 13,500

Strengthening of selected pilot demonstration projects 121,500

Correlaiion and dissemination of results 25,000

?Dotal 500,000 (b) Staff:

Use will be made of consultants. The corresponding appropriations are included under temporary assistance


Expected results:

(i) more scientists, engineers and decision-makers taking action in this field; (ii) stronger national research and training structures; (iii) improved capacity of such structures to .undertake forward-looking studies and research with a view to preparing new development strategies and preventing further damage to the ecosystems of these arid and semi-arid zones.

Remarks :

The activities will be carried out largely by the national institutions concerned. An effort will also be made to attract assistance from specialized regional and international organizations,

The project will help to develop new forms of research that are more closely linked to the purposes and requirements of development projects and programmes.

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PROJECT NO. 20 SECTOR: CLT

Title :

Regional workshop for training and increased awareness regarding the cultural dimension of development in Africa.

. . Purpose:

To foster cultural factors in economic and social development projects; to contribute to the incorporation of a cultural component in the Lagos Plan of Action adopted by OAU

Re fer enc e :

C/4 and 23 CP5, Programme XI.4.

Region (s 1 /Country ( s 1 : Africa - African Cultural Institute, Lorn&. Duration :

Two weeks.

Modality of action: cost z-3- Regional workshops will be organized under the auspices of

Unesco and OAU:

Two simulation workshoDs

Travel and subsistence for participants: 40 senior officials of economic and cultural co-operation organizations 50,000

Interpretation, documentation and educational contributors 35,000

Secretariat and other assistance 5,000

Publication and circulation of proceedings 10,000


Expected results:

Implementation of the cultural component of the Lagos Plan of Action; preparation of outline cultural agreements between Member States of subregional economic co-operation organizations such. as ECOWAS, WAEC and CAECU; promotion of co-operation between such organizations and organizations concerned with culture; contribution of such institutions to the fmplementation of the Programme of Action of the World Decade for Cultural Development

Remarks :

Intellectual contribution expected from UNDP, ICA and OAU.

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PROJECT NO. 2 1 SECTOR: CLT

Title :

International Campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Tanzania.

Purpose :

To preserve and present the cultural heritage of Tanzania.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme XI.1.

Region (sJ/Country (SI :

Africa/United Republic of Tanzania.

Duration :

1986-1987.

Modality of act5on:

Consultant services to develop the National Centre for Monuments, Bagamoyo (P-4 - 1 month) Equipment for the Centre


Expected results:

Development of infrastructure for the preservation of the country's important historical monuments,,

Remarks :

This additional help will supplement action started by Unesco and extra-budgetary funding during 1984 and 1985.

cost us $ -

6,600

6 I 200

12 I 800

,

PROJECT NO. 22

Title:

Training of specialized personnel. . -

Purpose :

121 EX/52 - page 3'7 SECTOR: CLT

To train museum specialists from French-speaking African countries at the Regional Centre, Niamey, Republic of Niger.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme XI.l.

Region (s): /Country (s) :

Africa/Niger.

Duration :

1986-1987.

Modality of action:

Consultant services (P-4 - 2 m/m) to teach conservation and museum display techniques

Conservation and photographic materials

cost iz-5

13,200

1,400


Expected results : -.

Development of expertise in the field of museology particularly from the least developed countries.

Remarks :

It will help to strengthen the programme started by Unesco and the UNDP in 1980.

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PROJECT NO. 23 SECTOR: CLT

Title :

International Campaign for the preservation of the Palais de,Sans Souci, Citadelle de la FerriGre and Site des Famiers.

Purpose :

Preservation and presentation of the above monuments and sites of great importance to the people of Haiti.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme XI. 1.

Region (s ) /Country (s ) :

Latin America and the Caribbean/Haiti.

Duration:

1986- 1987.


One consultant for restoration work (P-4 for one month) 6,600

8,400 Equipment and materials for the restoration of the monuments


Expected results:

It will help to accelerate the work which is already in progress for the pxeservation of the Citadelle and consolidation work at the Sans Souci Palace.

Remarks ;

In view of the limited financial resources of Hai.ti, this additional help will go a long way to implement the project

PROJECT NO. 24

Title :

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SECTOR: CLT

International Campaign for the preservation of the Ancient Monuments a-nd Sites of Paharpyr. Vihara and Bagerhat.

Purpose :

Preservation and presentation of the above monuments.

Reference:

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme XI. 1.


Asia/Bangladesh.

Duration:

1986-1987.


Provision of specialized equipment not available in the country 19 , 400

Training of national personnel in conservation of historic buildings 4 months) 10,600 (1 international fellowship,

Expected results:

It will help to accelerate t--e work a campaign.

Remarks :


ready in progress under this international

In view of the limited resources of Bangladesh, this additional help will go a long way to implement the project.

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PROJECT NO. 25 SECTOR: CLT/CH

Title:

International Campaign for the restoration and conservation of the cultural ,heritage of the Kathmandu Valley (XI. 1.3j.

Purpose :

To restore and preserve the historic monuments and sites of the Kathmandu Valley.

Reference :

C/4 and 23 C/5, Programme XI.3..

Region (s ) /Country (s) :

Asia/Nepal.

Duration.:

1986-1987.

Modality of action:

Provision ,of specialized equipment and materials not available in the'country .

cost

15 , 000


Expected results:

Accelerated progress in the work already being undertaken.

Remarks :

This assistance will enable additional restoration work to be carried out on the monuments.

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SECTOR: CLT PROJECT NO. 26

Title:

International Campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Uganda. , -

Purpose :

To restore and preserve the cultural heritage of Uganda.

Reference:


Region(s)/Country(s) :

Africa/Uganda.

Duration:

1986-1987.


Consultant services to prepare the inventory of cultural property (P-4 - 1 month) Equipment for the conservation laboratory

6,600

4,400


Expected results:

Accelerate progress in the implementation of the project.

Remarks :

Follow-up of work already undertaken under Unesco's regular programme and with UNDP funds during 1984 and 1985.

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PROJECT NO. 27

Title:

SECTOR: CLT

International Campaign for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Ethiopia.

Purpose :

To preserve and present Ethiopia's important cultural heritage.

Reference:


Region (s) /Country (sl. :

Africa/Ethiopia.

A u r a t i o n : - -:-\ 1986-1987.

Modality of action:

Consultant services for tee-nical stuc problems (P-4 - 1 month): ies on specific restoration

Training of personnel (1 Int. fellowship for 4 months)

Equipment for the conservation Laboratory


Expected results:

cost us $

6,600

10,600

4,400

21,600

Accelerated progress of work on the project covered by the international campaign.

Remarks :

Follow-up of work already undertaken under Unesco's regular programme and with UNDP funds during 1984 and 1985.

PROJECT NO. 28

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SECTOR: GENERAI; ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAMME SUPPORT

Title:

Training course in copyright and neighbouring rights for nationals of English- speaking States of Asia and the Pacific.

Purpose :

Traifiing of personnel who are or will be responsible for administering and managing the interests of national authors, composers and artists.

. -

Reference :

C/4 paragraphs 15004 and 15009 and 23 C/5, paragraph 15112.

Region (s ) /Country (s 1 : The training course will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1986 or 1987.

Duration:

One week.

Modality of act3on:

Training course in copyright

Travel and per diem for 25 participants

Services of consultants (4): Travel, per diem, fees

Travel for one staff member from Headquarters (administration of the course to be taken care of by the Unesco Office in Bangkok)

cost v us $

25,100

13,600

3,400

Miscellaneous (supplies, carriage, hospitality) 900


Expected results :

Acquisition of knowledge of copyright and neighbouring rights in States of the region where no relevant legislation or infrastructure exists; more thorough knowledge of problems of copyright and neighbouring rights in circles already specialized; additional training for the purpose of analysing the basic provisions contained in international conventions concerning copyright and neighbouring rights, and introduction of participants to the various legal traditions (Latin, Anglo-Saxon, Nordic and Eastern European) transposed into the relevant national legislation.

Executive Board United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ex

Hundred-and-twenty-first Session

121 EX/52 Corr.1 PARIS, 21May 1985 Original: English

Item 4.1 of the acrenda

LIST OF ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

CORRIGENDUM

The following corrections are to be made in the figures for.the detailed descriptions of projects in all language versions:

Project No. 14

The figure '$150,000' should be replaced by '$126,000'. The total '$475,000' should be replaced by '$451,000'.

Project No. 15

The first figure '$150,000' appearing in the column should be replaced by '$137,000'. The second figure '$150,000' should be replaced by '$138,000'. The total '$480,000' should be replaced by '$455,000'.

Project No. 17

The figures '$179,000' should be replaced by '$167,000' and '$178,000' should be replaced by '$165,000'. The total '$500,000' should be replaced by '$475,000'.

Project No. 18

The figure '$120,000' should be replaced by '$95,000'. The total '$490,000' should be replaced by ' $465,000' .

Project No. 19

The figure '$213,500' should be replaced by '$188,500' and the total '$500,000' should be replaced by ' $475,000' .

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