This fifth project progress report covers the period April 1^st through to August 31^st, 1998. The extended reporting period has been characterized by a flurry of activity by the Project Team and within each of the six Pilot Network Program countries. Overall, the Project continues to meet the goals and objectives of the various tasks and activities and the implementation timeframes, while keeping within the financial and budgetary envelopes. The Project has continued to receive accolades from various sources for the quality of the implementations, in particular the level of planning and consultative support, the unique training courses and the developments associated with the Web site.

The following initiatives were the major focus of activity during this period:

The following sections of this report will examine, in greater detail, the status of execution and achievement of objectives, project costs, bidding and contracts, and compliance with contractual clauses. The attachments provide additional background information while also meeting contractual reporting obligations.

The overall goals and objectives of the project continue to be achieved in general accordance with the approved Project Workplan (Revision 1.1, March 1997). All six PNP country workplans have been finalized and are in the process of being signed by the appropriate representatives. Depending on the country, the documents could be signed at the ministerial level or by the head of the agency coordinating the country implementation team. Additionally, training courses and materials were developed and two sets of intensive course have been given or will be completed by the end of September in each of the PNP countries. Considerable thought was also given to the generic content and Web publication possibilities of the ‘State of the Coasts’ demonstration projects. A Web-based template has been developed and presented to an enthusiastic reception in the PNP countries.

The goals and objectives for the Project continue to be met. Most planned tasks and activities are well underway and are essentially on schedule. The Project Team acknowledges the tremendous support and efforts of the six Pilot Network Program (PNP) countries to begin the implementation of the workplan activities in order to ensure completion of the agreed upon tasks and activities within the available execution period. The PNP countries have given this support even while some aspects of the workplans were still being negotiated. It is expected that in most of the PNP countries the implementations will be substantively completed by the end-of-October deadline. Nonetheless, it is the strong opinion of the Project Manager, with full endorsement from the Project Team and the UNEP CAR/RCU Co-ordinator, that an additional three-month extension of the implementation period would be desirable and beneficial. Furthermore, this increase in the implementation period would be fully funded from the existing Project budget allocations. This is possible because of the prudent and efficient financial management of the Project budgets. This increased time for the execution period would enable the Project Team to:

• Implement the Technical Advisory Services phase in one or two new countries;
• Develop a regional-level ‘State of the Coasts’ report to highlight the capabilities of this approach to Web-based data and information dissemination and real-world applicability for managing coastal and marine environmental resources;
• Provide opportunities to secure additional donor funding;
• Ensure necessary continuity of the implementations, and the specialized Project staff, between this project and subsequent follow-on projects;
• Develop more thorough and realistic PNP country sustainability plans;
• Improve and expand on the PNP country ‘State of the Coasts’ reports; and,
• Further the development of the CEP Web site including the creation of more information and data, better demonstration of database and Web-based GIS capabilities, and the showcasing of the regional-level ‘State of the Coasts’ report.

The previous Progress Report identified an overall delay of some two to three months in meeting the objectives of the project. It should be noted that this delay was largely overcome in this reporting period because of sustained and concerted efforts of the Project Team. Significant efforts were made to accelerate development of the training materials, initiate the training process and to work very closely with each of the PNP country Implementation Teams to commit to the training cycle and the data and information implementation process. These and other efforts have had the accumulated effect of bringing the Project back on-track.

We are also pleased to report that several countries have expressed strong interest in becoming involved in the Technical Advisory Services phase of the Project. In particular, the Bahamas and Panama are currently candidates to become active participants in this phase of activities. Discussions have been initiated and appropriate missions will be undertaken as soon as approval for project extension is given.

The revised timetable (Appendix I: Table 1) provides a self-explanatory snapshot of the major tasks and activities, including planned start and end-dates, and the implementation status as of August 31, 1998.

A detailed status and accounting of project developments is provided in the section below. The numbering system (4.01.1, 4.01.2 and so on) corresponds to that used in the Project Workplan to identify the major tasks and activities. The same numbering schema is used in the revised timetable (Appendix I: Table 1).

4.01.1  Project Requirements and Implementation Strategy

Task completed – see Progress Report #1.

4.01.2  Development of the Project Workplan

Task completed – see Progress Report #1.

4.01.3  Human Resources Planning

Task substantively completed – see previous Progress Reports

A post-graduate Intern, Sandra Stevenson, who is sponsored by the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), in Canada, with funding through CIDA, arrived in Kingston and joined the Project Team on August 16^th. The Project will be greatly enhanced with the skills and abilities that Sandra brings to the Team including her technical knowledge, writing abilities, Web design and implementation, and her environmental background. Only a modest housing stipend is required over the six-month period that Sandra will be with the Project. This stipend will be funded out of the UNEP counterpart contribution for a total of US $9,000.

The absurd costs associated with obtaining dedicated Internet access has resulted in further delays in obtaining the services of an Internet networking expert. It is now highly unlikely that a cost-effective locally based Internet connection will be possible within the execution period of this Project. The Project Manager has instead removed this as a planned action and re-allocated the funds to other aspects of the Project.

Planned Tasks and Activities: It is strongly recommended that all internationally recruited members of the Project Team have their contracts extended until the end of January 1999 (as discussed in Section II above). This issue will be discussed with the IDB as-soon-as-possible to obtain formal approval of this initiative.

4.01.4  Funds and Budget Planning

The project expenditures continue to be well within the planned budget. Based on the current budget of expenditures and commitments, it is recommended and planned that the project be extended from a 24-month to 27-month executing period, subject to formal approval from the IDB.

IDB Kingston and the IDB offices in each of the five other PNP countries have been exceptionally helpful in coordinating and assisting with the delivery of the hardware, software and peripherals that will be distributed to the country Implementation Teams. Having all equipment delivered to IDB offices is saving significant time and money. These savings have allowed the Project to fund additional equipment acquisitions for the PNP countries.

Planned Tasks and Activities: A third disbursement request will be made, likely in late September.

4.01.5  Project Information and Promotion

Most of the PNP countries are very supportive and anxious to promote the success of this project and the efforts and benefits brought to their participating agencies. It is recommended that a ceremony be conducted in each of the PNP countries to formally sign the Letter of Agreement and Country Workplan. There should be senior representatives from each of the major players including the IDB, UNEP, Project Team representative(s), and, of course, the country Implementation Team and other representatives from the Government. In several of the countries, it is likely that the Minister of Environment or similar level of official would want to be present. The media should also be invited to the event, as should members of the donor community, other government departments and agencies, other relevant networking initiatives, non-governmental organizations, academia and the public. Without a doubt this could provide one of the most powerful project promotional activities possible.

The signing ceremony could be held concurrently with the planned PNP country wrap-up workshop that will present the results of the PNP initiatives, including the ‘State of the Coasts’ report, the new Web sites, as well as plans for the participating agencies and other future follow-on projects. This event could also provide an ideal forum to announce commitments from donor organizations.

An article about the Project was prepared at the bequest of Islander Magazine. Unfortunately, funding difficulties have prevented the publication of the July 1998 issue that was to feature this article. The editor is confident that the issue will be published later this coming fall.

The Project Team also initiated and wrote a paper titled "Accessing Marine and Coastal Data About the Wider Caribbean Region Through an Internet-Based Clearinghouse Network". This paper has been accepted and will be presented by M. Vierros at the Fifth International Conference on Remote Sensing for Marine and Coastal Environments in San Diego, 5 – 7 October 1998. There will be both a general session presentation and a poster presentation along with an interactive demo running on a notebook computer.

Members of the Project Team have participated in many regional meetings, workshops, advisory groups, conferences, and so on, and have given a number of presentations about the Project. These activities included:

• Presentation and active participation in the Technical Meeting of Information and Database Managers (Trinidad, K. Korporal, April 1998);
• Presentation and active participation in the Strategic Planning meeting of Information and Advocacy Personnel of the UN System in the Caribbean (Trinidad, K. Korporal, April 1998);
• Presentation and active participation in CPACC workshop on Coastal Inventories (Barbados, M. Vierros, May 1998);
• Invited participant at the CPACC Advisory Group meeting (Barbados, K. Korporal, May 1998);
• Mission to Nicaragua for PNP discussions (E. van Praag & K. Korporal, May 1998);
• Meetings and discussions with senior CIDA personnel (Ottawa, K. Korporal, July 1998);
• Attendance at the ESRI Users Conference (San Diego, K. Korporal, July 1998);
• Presentation on metadata and clearinghouse concepts to the Land Resource Information Council of Jamaica (Jamaica, K. Korporal, August 1998);

The Project Team also took the initiative and lead role for writing the text, developing the design, layout, artwork and publication of a brochure about the Caribbean Environment Programme (see Attachment III). This brochure has received many positive comments and has proven to be invaluable as an introduction to the Programme and the Regional Co-ordinating Unit.

The CEP Web page continues to receive unsolicited praise from users from around the world. As well, recent presentations to various forums have resulted in considerable commendation on the information content, ease of use, and the overall look of the Web site. Additional discussions and demonstrations to potential user groups in some of the PNP countries has further excited these users and has resulted in increased requests to participate in the country implementation teams.

Effective project information and promotion is clearly only possible when appropriate resources are available to initiate these activities. Nonetheless, it is recognized that more effort needs to be expended in this area. The addition of the Intern position should enable the Project Team to spend more time on focussed promotional activities.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Signing ceremonies will be arranged in each of the participant Pilot Network Program countries. Potential dates and possible approaches will be discussed with the IDB. The present means of promoting the project will continued to be used, including articles in CEPNEWS and the participation of Project Team members in various training sessions, seminars, workshops, advisory group meetings and so on throughout the region. Other promotional activities will be dependent on resource availability.

4.01.6  Future Plans and Implementations

Additional discussions have been held with potential donor organizations for the continuation, expansion and consolidation of the project. Several background proposals have been submitted to potential donor organizations. As well, high-level meetings have been held to more formally present the proposed initiatives to the donors. Although no formal agreements have yet been reached, there are positive indications that new donor funding will be available to initiate future activities.

Planned Tasks and Activities: It is recommended that the Project Manager and the Co-ordinator of CAR/RCU participate in a mission, especially to CIDA headquarters in Ottawa, to hold further formal discussions with the objective of securing a commitment to fund future activities. This action could be supplemented with a meeting with IDB to seek counter-part funding and/or some form of bridge financing until other donor funds become available.

4.02.1  Project Initiation Workshop

Task completed – see Progress Report #1.

4.02.2  Technical Advisory Group (TAG)

No TAG meeting was held in this reporting period. Following discussions with IDB in April, it was decided that there was not sufficient justification to hold a meeting at that time.

Planned Tasks and Activities: The next TAG meeting could be scheduled for late October or early November. The IDB and TAG members will be consulted.

4.02.3  Programming and Evaluation Committee (PEC)

No PEC activities were conducted in this reporting period.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Discussions will be held between the Project Team and the IDB to determine needs and timing for the next PEC meeting. The discussions will determine if a combined PEC and TAG meeting is appropriate and the timing of the next meeting.

4.03.1  Internal CEP Hardware and Software>

An electronic projector was acquired for the PNP training program. This device has proven invaluable for training purposes and for making presentations. Two additional computer workstations were also acquired. One system will provide improved performance for GIS and Web site applications development which were running on an inadequate system that was purchased directly by CAR/RCU. A new workstation was also acquired for use by the IISD sponsored Intern. Additional computer memory, printer memory, graphics software and increased hard-drive capacity were also acquired. An additional computer has been acquired through UNEP counterpart funds, for use by a new CAR/RCU Legal Officer scheduled to arrive in October 1998.

Planned Tasks and Activities: No additional acquisitions are planned.

4.03.2  Internal CEP Training

Ad-hoc CEP training activities were conducted to increase skill levels pertaining to the publication of CEPNEWS.

Planned Tasks and Activities: No formal training activities are planned.

4.03.3  CEP Databases

The task to incorporate or develop direct links to the four databases identified in the Technical Cooperation Agreement was temporarily put on hold while other project activities took precedence. This task is being resumed and will take high priority in September and October.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Work will continue with incorporating and enhancing the various databases and making them accessible over the Internet and the CAR/RCU Intranet.

4.03.4  Spatial Databases

The Marine Protected Areas Database and a SPAW Species Database, which were developed under contracts initiated and substantially funded by the CAR/RCU SPAW and CEPNET Sub-Programmes have been delivered. Evaluations of these databases are underway and a meeting will be held to determine how they can be incorporated into a Web-based GIS application and database.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Metadata will be produced for each of the databases. It is hoped that Web-based GIS applications will be developed before the conclusion of the Project.

4.04.1  External CEPNET Web Server

Although a number of meetings have been held with the major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Jamaica, there has not yet been any significant change in the very high costs demanded by these companies. The only positive news is the new telecommunications policy recently announced by the Government of Jamaica. This policy, if and when implemented, should result in major cuts in the cost of Internet access charges, especially satellite based services, and an increase in competition which could result in better service and a wider range of products.

This is a serious issue that could significantly impact on the future of the Web site development. As well, there are some difficulties in having the level of access and control that is needed, especially as the Project begins to provide hosting services to the PNP countries and to other CEP constituents such as the CAST (Caribbean Action for Sustainable Tourism) project. A longer-term solution is necessary until the situation in Jamaica improves.

It was therefore decided that another Web server would be purchased. This server would initially be shipped to CAR/RCU for installation of specialized software and integration. Then, either this server or the existing external server at CAR/RCU would be shipped offshore, likely to the EROS Data Center or to UN Headquarters in New York. That server would be connected to the Internet and a service agreement would be put into place. Once the Jamaica situation is resolved, the server could remain as a ‘mirror server’ for faster access times from North America or returned to Jamaica and used as a dedicated Web-based GIS server.

The above scenario is not without cost however. Although final quotes have not yet been received, it is likely that monthly charges for service, maintenance, backups and Internet access could amount to somewhere around $300 US per month. It is important to note that this amount of $300 is a heavily subsidized rate without any overheads – commercial rates would be significantly higher. It remains to be determined if there is a source of funds that can cover this amount.

The temporary arrangement to have the CEPNET Web site hosted on a server owned by USAID residing at the EROS Data Center in Sioux Falls continues to be working well. They are very supportive and willing to assist until a satisfactory solution to the dedicated line issue can be found.

Planned Tasks and Activities: An external server will be shipped, as discussed above, hopefully before the end of September.

4.04.2  Query Engine and Metadata Databases

There have been no significant developments in this area during this reporting period. The Project Team and the EROS Data Center continue to collaborate on technical issues and in the development of proposals to further expand the clearinghouse concept.

Along with GRID Sioux Falls and the EROS Data Center, CEPNET is participating in several other proposals to develop translators for the FGDC metadata standard to the soon-to-be-adopted ISO metadata standard. Work is continuing on the FGDC to UNEP metadata translator. The same group is also actively working to ensure that solutions are found to ensure that all of the gateway and clearinghouse software will be operable with the Windows NT operating system. However, there are changes underway in US government policy that could result in reduced support for clearinghouse and gateway software development, in favor of products being developed by the private sector. The Project may therefore have to purchase some of the software components in order to provide these services on our own server.

Planned Tasks and Activities: The Project Team, as the leading proponent for a regional metadata standard, continues to be asked to provide advice and to actively participate in various meetings, seminars, workshops and advisory groups throughout the region. Metadata will be created for the spatial databases as listed in section 4.03.4, above.

4.04.3  Web Links Database

Significant work on the Web links database was reduced during this reporting period. Activity in this area has recently increased and development is proceeding satisfactorily.

Planned Tasks and Activities: The Web links database should be launched by early October 1998.

4.04.4  Web-Based Geographic Information System

The Project Team continues to explore the capabilities of Web-base GIS and are actively considering options for developing more sophisticated applications. The technology of Web-based GIS is evolving rapidly, although future developments and directions are still not fully clear. The Project Manager had the opportunity to attend the ARC/INFO Users Group meeting in San Diego in July 1998. This conference, which is now the largest GIS conference in the world, provided an excellent opportunity to obtain information about the state of this technology and the prognosis for the future.

The PNP Country Implementation Teams are all very enthusiastic about GIS in general, as well as the possibilities for Web-based GIS for coastal and marine resource management. The training course developed by the Project Team has further increased interest in this area.

Planned Tasks and Activities: GIS applications developments are being discussed for CEP databases. As-needed support and further training will be given to the PNP countries to assist in their applications development and preparation of the ‘State of the Coasts’ report.

4.04.5  Information (Databases, Documents, Reports)

New Web-site content is now being added on a more regular basis. The arrival of the Intern and informal training of CAR/RCU support staff will enable more information to be added much quicker. Priorities are being established and the electronic files are being retrieved or documents will be scanned as appropriate. Several new Spanish and French translation options have been tried with the result that better quality and faster turnaround should be possible. New software is being evaluated to assist with Web site management and administration.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Content will be added on a regular basis.

4.05.1  Pilot Network Program Participation Assessment

All PNP countries have fully committed to the Project and are working very hard to complete their implementations. The Project Team is grateful for the support, dedication and enthusiasm being displayed by each of the countries.

Planned Tasks and Activities: No further activity is required.

4.05.2  Needs Assessment

Task completed and results incorporated into the country workplans.

4.05.3  Country Workplans

Although the Country Workplans were slow to finalize, Jamaica, Venezuela and Trinidad signed Letters of Agreement accepting the content of the Workplans in August. The documents in the three remaining countries should all be signed-off by late September. It must be re-stated that the lack of a formal agreement has not hindered the ongoing implementation process or training cycle. All country implementations are proceeding exceptionally well thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of the PNP Country Implementation Teams.

Planned Tasks and Activities: It is anticipated that all remaining LOAs will be signed by late-September.

4.05.4  IMS Implementation

The IMS implementations are proceeding as planned and detailed in the individual PNP Country Workplans. Most countries will complete their implementations by the planned end of October deadline.

Planned Tasks and Activities: The IMS implementation process will continue on a priority basis in all of the PNP countries.

4.05.5  Training

The planned training on Web-site design, HTML introduction, and in-depth metadata training were completed in May and June 1998. A trainer from the EROS Data Center was contracted to assist with the metadata portion of the course. The courses were well received by most participants. The training also proved to be a catalyst for the implementation phase, especially development of the Web sites.

Courses were developed to provide an overview of Geographic Information Systems, an introduction to ArcView GIS software, and the development of the ‘State of the Coasts’ report. This training began in August and will extend through September 1998

Planned Tasks and Activities: A one-day workshop is planned in each PNP country to showcase the Project and the PNP country developments much more widely. As discussed in section 4.01.5, this workshop could be combined with a formal signing of the Letter of Agreement to also make it a promotional and media event.

4.05.6  Database Development

This activity is underway in each PNP country in accordance with the agreed to tasks detailed in the PNP Country Workplan.

Planned Tasks and Activities: The Consultant/Trainers will work closely with the Country Implementation Teams to effect the necessary database development activities.

4.05.7  Program Sustainability Plan

The development and completion of the sustainability plans for each of the PNP countries is dependent on knowing whether or not additional donor funding is forthcoming. Assuming that the Project will be extended by 3 months, the completion of this task could be delayed until early December 1998.

Planned Tasks and Activities: A Project Team brainstorming session will be held in September to plan the development of this critical document.

4.05.8  ‘State Of The Coasts’ Report

Considerable thought and interaction is occurring, especially amongst the Project Team members, and between the Consultant/Trainers and the PNP Country Implementation Teams. A template of the Web-based report has been produced to standardize the look and functionality of the Report. It should be added, again, that all of the PNP countries are very enthusiastic about this phase of the project.

As mentioned earlier in this progress report, one of the activities that the Project Team would like to initiate in the extended 3-month contract period is a regional-level ‘State of the Coasts’ report. This report would use the same template as developed with the PNP countries, but using regional scale data. The report would be complementary to the individual country reports and to other regional activities such as the UNEP GEO-2 (state of the environment report) being produced for the Wider Caribbean Region. In essence, this regional ‘State of the Coasts’ will be an excellent showcase bringing together many of the unique developments associated with the Project.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Each Country Workplan timetable will determine when the ‘State Of The Coast’ Report tasks and activities are initiated and will be completed. The regional-level report will also be initiated and developed through to the end of the project implementation period.

4.06.1  Technical Advisory Services: Consulting Services

Although this phase of the project has not been officially launched, the Project Team is receiving considerable requests for assistance for Project-type activities ranging from metadata, to databases, to Web-site design, to Web-based GIS. Whenever possible, the appropriate Project Team member will provide advice and participate in the requested activity which includes attendance at meetings, seminars, workshops and advisory groups. As well, a formal request from the Government of the Bahamas has been received. A mission to meet with senior government officials is being planned for October 1998. A similar request is also expected from the Government of Panama.

Planned Tasks and Activities: Mission to Bahamas to develop TAS activities is planned for October 1998. The Project Team will continue to participate in the provision of consulting services, training, IMS implementation and demonstration projects as appropriate for the available resources and time.

4.06.2  Technical Advisory Services: IMS Implementation

See 4.06.1 above.

Planned Tasks and Activities: See 4.06.1 above.

4.06.3  Technical Advisory Services: Training

See 4.06.1 above.

Planned Tasks and Activities: See 4.06.1 above.

4.06.4  Technical Advisory Services: Demonstration Projects

See 4.06.1 above.

Planned Tasks and Activities: See 4.06.1 above.

Project expenditures continue to fall well within the planned expenditures as outlined in the last Progress Report. In fact, the financial picture is such that the internationally recruited personnel can be sustained for an additional 3-month period. As well, higher than planned for amounts have been allocated for the purchase of hardware and software for the PNP countries. The planned activities for the remainder of the project implementation period will also be consistent with the prudent fiscal management history of the project funds.

Travel expenditures have been considerably higher than originally planned. The training activities and the necessity to usually have 2 persons on-site during these sessions have been a major contributing factor. These additional costs are being funded by savings from 1996 and 1997, especially from the money saved by not staffing the LAN/Web Expert position.

The information in Appendix I, Tables 2 and 3, provides an updated summary of the planned expenditures in comparison to the actual expenditures and commitments made up to August 31, 1998.

The rules and regulations of both UNEP and IDB continue to guide bidding and contracting procedures. Contracts were let for the following goods and services in this reporting period:

• Computer hardware, software and peripherals provided to each of the PNP countries and CAR/RCU (see list in Attachment XVI)

It is anticipated that there will be no bidding process, or contracts let, for any major goods or services in the remaining project execution period.

The project has met all contractual clauses applicable to this reporting period.

It is projected that there will be full compliance with future conditions and contractual clauses as they come due. A draft Terms of Reference for the external evaluation will be prepared and submitted to the IDB as soon-as-possible. An Internal Evaluation and Final Report will be prepared by the end of October as specified in the Technical Cooperation Agreement.

The Project is entering into the final phase of execution. With the planned three-month extensions to the contracts of the internationally recruited staff, the goals and objectives of the Project will not only be met, but additional important activities such as the regional-level ‘State of the Coasts’ report will have been initiated. Much work remains for this upcoming period – in particular, the sustainability of the developments and financing of future activities are critical areas that require considerable sustained effort. The Team, however, is fully committed and prepared to work to achieve all, and more, than was set out in the Project Workplan.

Once again, it must be stated that the success of this Project is due to the collective abilities and enthusiasm of all members of the CEPNET Project Team. The PNP Country Implementation Teams also need to be credited for their significant contributions. It is very important that the positive attitudes be sustained, not only by the many persons directly involved with the Project in the implementation of day-to-day activities, but also by the senior-level political and government officials who have wholeheartedly endorsed the Project and are allocating significant, yet scarce, resources. The coming weeks will provide the catalytic environment that will ensure a successful conclusion to this Project, and hopefully, a strong and vibrant future for follow-on activities that will build on the solid foundation constructed during these exciting 27-months.

1. Mission Report: Technical Meeting of Information and Database Managers; and Strategic Planning Meeting of Information and Advocacy Personnel of the UN System in the Caribbean, Trinidad, April 22 – 25, 1998
2. Mission Report: CPACC Project Advisory Committee and Caribbean Conservation Association, Barbados, May 3 – 7, 1998
3. Brochure of the Caribbean Environment Programme
4. Mission Report: Training, Jamaica, May 4 – 9, 1998
5. Mission Report: Nicaragua, May 11 – 14, 1998
6. Mission Report: CPACC Workshop, Barbados, May 17 – 21, 1998
7. Mission Report: Training, Barbados, May 24 –30, 1998
8. Mission Report: Training, Dominican Republic, May 24 –30, 1998
9. Mission Report: Training, Venezuela, May 30 – June 6, 1998
10. Mission Report: Training, Nicaragua, June 7 – 13, 1998
11. Mission Report: Trinidad and Tobago, June 21 – 27, 1998
12. Mission Report: ESRI Users Conference, San Diego, July
13. Mission Report: Training, Venezuela, August 17 – 21, 1998
14. Mission Report: Training, Trinidad and Tobago, August 25 – 29, 1998
15. Presentation to Land Information Council of Jamaica and the Office of the Prime Minister, August 27, 1998
16. List of Hardware, Software and Peripherals Ordered for the PNP Countries and CAR/RCU
17. Project Workplan: Barbados
18. Project Workplan: Dominican Republic
19. Project Workplan: Jamaica
20. Project Workplan: Nicaragua
21. Project Workplan: Trinidad and Tobago
22. Project Workplan: Venezuela

Table 1: Revised Timetable and Status of Tasks and Activities, as of August 31, 1998