As announced in the last CEPnews, CEPNET has had a new
Programme Officer since November 2000, Luc St-Pierre. Now that he knows his way around a
little bit more, the workplan of CEPNET for 2001-2001 has to be seriously tackled. This
includes:
- Strengthening the CAR/RCU analytical capacities. CEPNET has an internal role
within the Secretariat of CEP, to develop and maintain its computing network and support
the information management needs of the different sub-programmes and of the administrative
system. Equipment upgrades and an on-going internal training programme are being planned.
- Supporting the information dissemination and networking tools of the CEP. CEPNET
is now working at optimising its reduced resources to take advantage of the Internet tools
and improve its reach in the WCR. It is expected that the CEP web site will be developed
in terms of database content, clearing-house links, dynamic e-groups, etc. This CEPnews
will be more linked to the web site. Its format might be simplified because of the reduced
resources available, but CEPNET will work hard at providing useful and up-to-date
information in the three official languages of the CEP.
- Co-ordinating with international agencies (regional or global) working in the region.
CEPNET is now developing relationships with various organisations, trying to become a more
attractive regional window or node to many of them. For this, CEPNET will participate in
the "Caribbean Observations in a Global Context- Technical Meeting" to be held
in Barbados from 28 February to 2 March. In addition, various technical proposals are
being drafted with agencies competent in GIS, remote sensing, clearing-house mechanisms,
etc.
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- Revitalise the CEPNET/IDB project that ended in 1999. One priority of
CEPNET is to find resources to provide a sustainable follow-up for the six countries
involved, and to take advantage of the results and knowledge developed to increase the
number of participants and broaden the themes and tools used.
In summary, CEPNET is
building on its past successes but at the same time tries to develop new capacities to
become a stronger partner in the region, both to international organisations and to
participating governments to the CEP. Efforts are being put to get resources that will
help get quick and attractive results.
For more information, please contact:
Luc St. Pierre
Programme Officer
UNEP-CAR/RCU
14-20 Port Royal Street
Kingston, Jamaica
Tel: (876) 922-9267
Fax: (876) 922-9292
E-mail: lsp.uneprcuja@cwjamaica.com
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