I. Basic Project Data

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1 I. Basic Project Data UNDP GEF APR/PIR BIODIVERSITY (1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006) Official Title: Atoll Ecosystem-Based Conservation of Globally Significant Biological Diversity in the Maldives Baa Atoll Country/ies: Republic of the Maldives PIMS Number Focal Area Biodiversity Project Type (FSP/MSP) Strategic Priority BD-2 Mainstreaming Operational Biodiversity in Productions Programme and Sectors Date of Entry into Work Programme Planned Project Duration ProDoc Signature Date 31 st March 2004 Original Planned Closing Date Date of First Disbursement 19 September 2005 Revised Planned 1 Closing Date Is this the Terminal NO Date Project APR/PIR? Operationally Closed (if applicable) Full Size Project OP2:Costal, Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 5 (years) 31 st March 2009 NA NA Date Mid Term Evaluation 2 carried out (if applicable) NA Date Final Evaluation 1 carried out (if applicable) NA Dates of visits to project by UNDP country office Date of last visit to project by UNDP-GEF RTA 7 th April 2005, 7 th May 2005, 12 June 2005, 8 th Feb 2006, 9 th April July 2005, 16 March 2006 Date of last TPR ne 1 Please explain any entry here in section V on Changes in project schedule 2 If an evaluation has been carried out in the last 12 months the report should be attached to this document. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 1 of 23

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3 II. Progress towards achieving project objectives Project Objective and Outcomes Objective: Public and private stakeholders are conserving biological diversity by mainstreaming biodiversity into productive sector activities; applying new alliances to conservation at the local level, and pursuing sustainable livelihoods, thereby reducing pressure on reef resources Description of Baseline Level 5 Target Level 4 Level 4 at 30 June 2006 Indicator 4 Specific measures to conserve biodiversity embodied in the development policies of key sectors; 1) Fisheries and Agriculture, 2) Tourism, 3) Construction and Public Infrastructure, 4) Environment, 5) Housing and Urban Development, 6) Education, 7) Planning and 8) Finance) Investment within productive sectors; Toruism and Fisheries for biodiversity conservation 2 agencies, 1) Min of Environmentand 2) Min of Fisheries has incorporated Biodiversity Conservation Measures (BDC) 8 Key Sectoral development policies incorporate specific BDC measures $ 1.2 million Productive sector Investment in BDC increased to $ 4 million Project is working with 5 key Ministries (1) Min of Fisheries, 2)Min. of Atolls Development, 3) Min. Of Planning and 4) Min. of Environment 5 Ministry of Housing) to integrate BD measures into the sectoral raod maps p of the 7 th National Development Plan. BD measures integrated into the new draft Tourism Regulation. Agreement from Ministry of Housing and Urban develop to include BDC measures in the land use planning. The project has provided information on basic criteria for BDC to be considered in selecting islands for different development purposes to the Ministry of Planning and National Development 4 Tourist resorts in project Atoll (Baa Atoll) agree to partner with Project. Ministry of Fisheries and Min of Tourism agreed to lead project activities within the sectors and incorporate BDC measures within their sectoral road maps of the 7 th NDP 4 This should describe the quantitative indicator 5 This should be a quantitative numerical value 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 3 of 23

4 Outcome 1: BIODIVERSITY IS MAINSTREAME D INTO SECTORAL INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES Incorporation of BDC in initiatives to expand and diversify livelihoods within Baa Atoll communities Area of coastal and near-shore marine ecosystems under improved management or enhanced conservation status Government of the Maldives accepts valuation of biodiversity and uses the information to upgrade biodiversity goals Specific biodiversity conservation goals and measures to conserve biodiversity explicitly incorporated into policies for key productive sectors (Fisheries and Tourism) Biodiversity is not commonly perceived as important to livelihoods One protected area dive site Dhigali Haa 5 ha designated in Baa Atoll Preliminary BDC goals established in 2 nd National Env. Action Plan 2 nd NEAP sets objectives, but these are not embedded in sectoral policies or plans Biodiversity is valued and conserved as part of 3 livelihood initiatives Area of (X) km2 of Baa Atoll under improved management At the end of the second year the economic assessment of the contribution of biodiversity to the national economy accepted by five key governmental institutions Fisheries and tourism sectoral agencies incorporate BDC into policies and investment plans People trained from the 13 islands of Baa atoll to develop their Island development Plans (IDP) incorporating a biodiversity perspective. IDP for one island (Ba. Eydhafushi) completed integrating BD issues in it. The first island including reef in Baa Atoll declared as protectedby the government and development of management plans for this protected area is underway. Min of Environment has planned valuation of Biodiversity within the 7 th National Development Plan period 2006 to key Ministers (Min Fisheries & Agriculture and Min of Tourism,) agree to incorporate BDC in the sectoral road maps of the 7 th NDP. Reduction in conflicts among agencies that inhibit BDC Multi-sector fora appointed but not functioning effectively Three Multisector fora and Four working groups identify and resolve at least four areas of conflict among sectors that reduce effectiveness of BDC measures 2 working groups (Ecotourism and National Development Plan) established and functioning. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 4 of 23

5 Outcome 2: MODEL INNOVATIVE PRACTICES TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY IN BAA ATOLL Populations of 5 keystone species used as indicators of1. Biodiversity. Waste management practices and Shoreline management practices Populations of reef fish exploited Baseline information collected in 2002 for x sites in Baa Atoll Poor waste management and poor shorelines management major causes of BD loss Over-exploitation of reef fish Rate of Decline of biodiversity reduced by 25% by end of year 4 Improved waste and shoreline management measures in place and functioning in three livelihoods projects by end of year 3. Improved reef fisheries management measures in place and functioning in three livelihoods projects by end of year 3. Baseline data to be collected in 2006 as part of the ongoing log frame revision work. Plans for Island Waste Management Centres developed and funding secured in 7 islands of Baa Atoll. Waste transfer pilot testing for Baa atoll in progress and waste management feasible study and willingness to pay completed for Baa atoll 13 islands the results of these studies will be fed into the National Solid Waste Management Policy being developed. Progress Presence of BDC principles and management measures in sustainable livelihoods programme. Sustainable livelihoods programme does not incorporate BDC Sustainable livelihoods programme incorporates principles of BDC where appropriate Awareness sessions conducted for Baa atoll community and training members from island community to prepare Island development plans incorporating BD issues Presence of BDC principles and management measures in public-private partnerships BDC measures limited to measures taken by Tourist resorts to stop local people overexploiting marine resources. Basic set of practical BDC measures developed by project are adopted by stakeholders. 3 Tourist resorts in Baa Atoll involved in the activities designed in the project and involved with the community to mark days like World Biodiversity day and conducting progammes like reef cleaning and tree planting. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 5 of 23

6 % of Baa Atoll of coastal and near-shore marine ecosystems under improved management or enhanced conservation status One protected area of 5 ha, management not effective in conserving BD - Baseline of BD needs to be established Up to three areas under improved management or enhanced conservation status and functioning in conserving BD One island Olhugiri including surrounding reef declared as protected by the government. Survey and collecting data for Olhugiri to prepare management plan is under process Measures to sustain BDC are established. Current measures are weak and not effective Measures to sustain BDC are established and functioning in x % of Baa Atoll communities by end of project. progress Outcome 3: STAKEHOLDERS PILOT SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES IN BAA ATOLL Established plan for sustainable livelihoods developments Number of participants enabled to undertake sustainable natural resource management and livelihood development established plan in Baa Atoll appropriate training in sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods development Plan for sustainable livelihoods developments established by the end of year two 150 participants from three communities enabled to undertake sustainable natural resource management and livelihood development Two people from each of the 13 islands in Baa atoll trained in the area of Land use planning and Island development planning incorporating BDC principles. The training on land use planning will enable islands to allocate land according to new law on housing at the same will incorporate BDC measures progress Availability of Atoll Development Funds development fund available $ worth of Atoll Development Funds made available by the end of year two. As a result of new UNDP policy on micro credit and review of local Micro Credit schemes such as Atoll Development Funds set up with UNDP assistance in other atolls, 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 6 of 23

7 Island and coral reef BD To be established Adverse impact on Island and coral reef BD reduced by 25% by the end of the project new ways of delivering micro credit to Baa Atoll community will be explored. Progress 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 7 of 23

8 Rating of Project Progress towards Meeting Objective Rating 2006 Rating Comments National Project S Manager/Coordinator Government GEF OFP 7 S (optional) UNDP Country Office MS While the objective of integrating biodiversity conservation into sectoral road maps and the National Development Plan have gone well the other components of actual innovative biodiversity conservation activities in Baa Atoll and in productive sectors have been slow. Overall capacity of the Environment Ministry to support substantive work of the project has been low. UNDP Regional Technical Advisor MS There have been many positive achievements against a institutionally challenging backdrop of political changes, staff turnover in key partner agencies, and difficulties in identifying suitable individuals/agencies to fill capacity gaps. However, there is need for better integration and harmonization of project activities, including implementation of some key components, to ensure that project is on track to achieve its objectives. Action Plan to Address Marginally Unsatisfactory, Unsatisfactory or Highly Unsatisfactory Rating Where a project has received a rating of MU, U or HU describe the actions to be taken to address this: Action to be Taken By Whom? By When? 6 Ratings: See instruction sheet for definitions of ratings. Use only: HS - Highly Satisfactory; S Satisfactory; MS Marginally Satisfactory; MU - Marginally Unsatisfactory; U Unsatisfactory; HU Highly Unsatisfactory. 7 In the case of a project involving more than 1 country, it is suggested that for simplicity only the OFP (optional) and Country Office Programme Manager from the lead country sign-off. If representatives from more than 1 country sign off, please add additional rows as necessary, clearly indicating the country name for each signature. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 8 of 23

9 III. Progress in Project implementation List the 4 key outputs delivered so far for each project Outcome: Project Key Outputs Outcomes Outcome 1: 1. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) were reviewed by the National Development Plan (NDP) working group and the project team to see that the strategies were incorporated into the 7 th NDP and strategies to be included in the 7 th NDP. 2. Report completed on community consultation to determine Willingness to pay on the process of developing solid waste management in Baa Atoll 3. Biodiversity conservation principles integrated into 2 of the island plans in Baa Atoll 4. Partnership Building meetings were held with key Ministries (Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Information Arts and Culture) to advocate on biodiversity conservation and informal agreement reached on including BD conservation in their work plans and to allocate required resources. Outcome 2: 1. Baa. Olhugiri established as a protected area the first complete island including reef protected under law. 2. Quantitative BD resource use map developed for Baa Atoll 3. GIS information system established for Baa Atoll 4. Social Economic Data collected for 13 islands of Baa atoll Outcome 3: 1. Baa atoll people trained to develop their island development plans candidates from 13 islands of Baa Atoll selected for Alternative Medicine diploma course abroad. 3. First Pilot testing of solid waste transfer from Baa Atoll 4. Island Development plans for 2 islands developed Outcome 4: 1. Project log frame including indicators and work plans in advanced stage of revision to bring in line with Strategic Priority Establishment of separate project office in Male and recruitment of key staff for the project. 3. Project steering committee conducted 4. Project implementation Reviewed by the project regional director 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 9 of 23

10 Rating of Project Implementation Rating 2006 Rating Comments National Project S Manager/Coordinator Government GEF OFP 9 S (optional) UNDP Country Office MS Project Implementation has faced the challenge that is fundamental to Maldives i.e. getting professional local consultants to carry out key work such as the baseline surveys. Due to this the logframe review completion is lagging behind. In addition although the project advertised for the international post of an Adaptive Management Advisor suitable candidates have not applied and that too is lagging behind. The projects efforts to partner with other country offices to get short term support to boost project implementation did not materialize as there was too much demand for the staff time in other country offices as well. UNDP Regional Technical Advisor MS It has proved extremely difficult to obtain planned consultancy inputs thus far. Efforts are being redoubled to identify suitable candidates to complete crucial outstanding components of work such as establishing baselines, finalizing the M&E system and conducting the valuation studies. Action Plan to Address Marginally Unsatisfactory, Unsatisfactory or Highly Unsatisfactory Rating Where a project has received a rating of MU, U or HU describe the actions to be taken to address this: Action to be Taken By Whom? By When? 8 Ratings: See instruction sheet for definitions of ratings. Use only: HS - Highly Satisfactory; S Satisfactory; MS Marginally Satisfactory; MU - Marginally Unsatisfactory; U Unsatisfactory; HU Highly Unsatisfactory. 9 In the case of a project involving more than 1 country, it is suggested that for simplicity only the OFP (optional) and Country Office Programme Manager from the lead country sign-off. If representatives from more than 1 country sign off, please add additional rows as necessary, clearly indicating the country name for each signature. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 10 of 23

11 IV. Risks 1. Please annex to this report a print out of the corresponding Atlas Risk Tab (please use landscape format and only print the frame). Please refer to risk report at the end of PIR. 2. For any risks identified as critical please copy the following information from Atlas: critical risks reported. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 11 of 23

12 V. Adjustments to Project Strategy Please report any adjustments made to the project strategy, as reflected in the logical framework matrix, since the Project Document signature: Change Made to: / Reason for Change Project Objective Project Outcomes Project Outputs / Activities / Inputs A Review of Log frame was undertaken during the first quarter of the year to update the Log Frame to current situation as the project document was developed in changes were brought to the Project Objective or Outcomes. The key change was to under take an economic valuation of biodiversity to influence national policy decisions.. The log frame is still a work in progress as key ecological and socio economic baselines need to be established. The work is expected to be completed by end December 2006 Adjustments to Project Time Frame If the duration of the project, the project work schedule, or the timing of any key events such as project start up, evaluations or closing date, have been adjusted since project approval please explain the changes and the reasons for these changes. Change Reason for Change Project start up was initially delayed by about 6 months due to difficulties in finding suitable project staff for the project. Right when project staff were getting familiar with the project the Asian Tsunami of 2004 hit and project activities were put on hold for a further 6 months.. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 12 of 23

13 VI. Financial Information Please present all financial values in US$ millions to 2 decimal places only (e.g. $3,502,000 should be written as $3.50m) Name of Partner or Contributor (including the Private Sector) Nature of Contributor 10 Amount used in Project Preparation (PDF A, B) Amount committed in Project Document 11 Additional amounts committed after Project Document finalization 11 Estimated Total Disbursement to 30 June 2006 Expected Total Disbursement by end of project GEF GEF Contribution Cash Cofinancing UNDP Managed UNDP UN Agency (TRAC) Cash Cofinancing Partner Managed (add rows as necessary) In-Kind Cofinancing Gov t of Maldives Private sector: Resorts UNDP Japan ADB/MFAMR FAO/MFAMR 0.14 PDF Cofinancing 0.05 Anticipated 1.31 leraging Total Cofinancing Total for Project Specify if: UN Agency, other Multilateral, Bilateral Donor, Regional Development Bank (RDB), National Government, Local Government, NGO, Private Sector, Other. 11 Committed amounts are those shown in the approved Project Document. These may be zero in the case of new leveraged project partners. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 13 of 23

14 Comments Please explain any significant changes in project financing since Project Document signature, or differences between the anticipated and actual rates of disbursement: The actual rate of disbursements is much lower than anticipated. For the first full year the project was active i.e. Sept 05 to June 06 the total expenditure was USD182, where as the estimated amount is USD 426, This is mainly due to the fact the key international consultants anticipated in the project document have not been recruited yet. As part of the Log Frame review and adaptive management the international consultant line up and their ToRs will be reviewed as well. In addition the delays in project start up and Tsunami have also impacted disbursement rates. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 14 of 23

15 VII. Additional Financial Instruments used in the Project This section only needs to be completed if the project provides funds to any Financial Instruments such as: Trust Funds, Sinking Funds, Revolving Funds, Partial Credit Risk Guarantees, Microfinance services, Leasing or Insurance mechanisms. If this project does not use any Additional Financial Instruments skip this and go to Section VIII. Financial Instrument Financial Institution Responsible for Management Trust Fund t decided t applicable. Basis for Selection of Financial Institution For Each Financial Instrument please complete the following two tables: Name of Financial Instrument: Baa Atoll Conservation Fund Source of Funds (add rows for each source) Funds Committed in Project Document GEF 225,000 Amount Disbursed to Date Issues or Comments Rating of Performance of Financial Instrument Rating National Project N/A Manager/Coordinator Government GEF OFP UNDP Country Office N/A UNDP Regional N/A Technical Advisor Overall Rating N/A Comments 12 For ratings, use only: HS - Highly Satisfactory; S Satisfactory; MS Marginally Satisfactory; MU - Marginally Unsatisfactory; U Unsatisfactory; HU Highly Unsatisfactory. 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 15 of 23

16 Action Plan to Address Marginally Unsatisfactory, Unsatisfactory or Highly Unsatisfactory Rating Where a project has received a rating of MU, U or HU describe the actions to be taken to address this: Action to be Taken By Whom? By When? End of Project Situation What is to happen to any funds remaining in the Financial Instrument at the end of the project? 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 16 of 23

17 VIII. Procurement Data te: For projects or project components executed by UNOPS this section must not be filled in - data will be provided by UNOPS headquarters. Please report the US$ value (in Thousands, e.g. 70,000 = 70) of UNDP/GEF Payments made to GEF Donor Countries for Procurement. Please enter Project expenditure accumulated from project start up to the date of this report into the matrix against the donor country supplying the personnel, sub-contract, equipment and training to the project. Please report only on contracts over US$ 2,000. Supplying Donor Country Personnel (US$ thousands) Sub-contracts (US$ thousands) Equipment (US$ thousands) Training (US$ thousands) GEF UNDP Track Total (US$ thousands) Total /23/ :42:00 AM Page 17 of 23

18 IX. Lessons Are there any lessons from this project that could benefit the design and implementation of other GEFfunded projects? Please list up to three and indicate which one/s could be worth developing into case studies of good/bad practice. i) The project has built into it working groups from different sectors to work on specific areas such as Tourism. The working group is a good mode of getting input from technical people from different sectoral Ministry s on one issue. At the same time it is a modality to keep various stakeholders informed on project plans and activities in their areas. It also proved to be a good forum for awareness raising of sectors such as trade as to their role in Biodiversity Conservation. ii) This project used the opportunity provided by the formulation of the 7 th National Development Plan to review the various activities of the Key government sectoral Ministries in view of BDC measures impacting Biodiversity conservation. The project also took this opportunity to review and recommend actions in the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to be integrated within the National Development Plan 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 18 of 23

19 X. Project Contribution to GEF Strategic Targets in Biodiversity For all Projects: Please answer all questions BD1: Protected Areas Have any new protected areas been established as a result of this project? (if any) Has the project resulted in any changes to the policy, legislative, or regulatory environment of protected areas? Has the project raised awareness or knowledge about protected areas in people beyond the project team? State:, or In- Progress Baa. Olhugiri, 5 hectares Additional tes Developing a Protected Area Management Plan for Baa olhugiri is in the process. Baa Atoll Island development committee(idc), Women Development committee(wdc) & Baa Atoll NGOs Has the project resulted in any changes in institutional arrangements and mandates concerning protected areas How many protected areas already have improved management capacity as a result of this project? Have any new financial mechanisms for protected areas (such as user fees, tourist taxes, payments for environmental services, etc) been created, or existing mechanisms strengthened as a result of this project? Has the project improved relationships between protected areas and local communities? Has the project worked with Indigenous communities? Has the project taken any measures associated with adaptation to climate change? Has the project assessed the carbon benefits of the protected areas with which it is working? Does the project have a budget for activities related to dissemination? Atoll Development Comittee, IDC, WDC, NGOs yes Cross project learning and assistance to Climate Change projects in conducting awareness sessions in two atolls. NBSAP reviewed with National Adaptation Plan of Action and Technology Needs Assessment team - ne so far 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 19 of 23

20 Please answer all questions State:, or In- Progress Additional tes BD2: Spatial Mainstreaming: Has the project resulted in any changes in the policy, legislative, or regulatory environment so that biodiversity is better addressed in the political and spatial planning for an area such as a whole country, province, district or community? Has the project resulted in any changes in institutional arrangements and mandates so that biodiversity is better addressed in the political and spatial planning for an area such as a whole country, province, district or community? Has the project taken any measures associated with adaptation to climate change? Does the project have a budget for activities related to dissemination? - Biodiversity Conservation issues integrated into the 7 th National Development Plan which is in the draft form Conducted awareness sessions in two atolls Conduct workshops in the Baa Atoll BD2: Sectoral Mainstreaming: Has the project resulted in any changes in the policy, legislative, or regulatory environment so that biodiversity is better addressed in a particular government sector such as forestry, fisheries, mining, tourism, agriculture, etc.? Has the project resulted in any changes in institutional arrangements and mandates so that biodiversity is better addressed in a particular government sector such as forestry, fisheries, mining, tourism, agriculture, etc.? Has the project resulted in any changes in practices so that biodiversity is better addressed in a particular government sector such as forestry, fisheries, mining, tourism, agriculture, etc.? Has the project taken any measures associated with adaptation to climate change? NO Ministry of Tourism, provided support in preparing a guideline to incorporate biodiversity issues into resort development and selection. Fisheries Ministry & Tourism has incorporated BD related issues into sectoral strategies in the 7 th NDP. Due to partnership building activities and sub working group meetings of the project resulted in better addressing BD issues in their work plans 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 20 of 23

21 Please answer all questions Does the project have a budget for activities related to dissemination? State:, or In- Progress Additional tes By including BD issues in their work plans BD2: Market Mainstreaming: Has the project resulted in any market changes such that they encourage more biodiversity friendly (conservation or sustainable use) practice? Has the project improved the markets or profitability for any biodiversity or biodiversity based products? Has the project resulted in certification or certification systems for any products? Has the project increased the level of sustainable use of any species, races or groups of species or races? Has the project resulted in an improvement in the level of sustainable use of particular areas? Has the projects increased the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of BD? Has the project involved Indigenous communities? Has the project taken any measures associated with adaptation to climate change? Does the project have a budget for activities related to dissemination? NO - 13 candidates training for Alternative medicine, workshops conducted for Baa Atoll WDC, IDC & NGOs trained on preparing Island development plans Baa Atoll IDC, ADC,WDC & Local NGOs BD2: Organization or Business Mainstreaming Has the project resulted in any changes in the practices or behaviour of organizations or businesses such that biodiversity is better addressed? Do these changes affect the business efficiency of the organization in any way? Have these changes been imposed by legal or regulatory means? NO Resorts in Baa Atoll are involved more in BD conservation practices, like reef cleaning, creating awareness on BD issues to local communities and providing financial support for waste management in Baa Atoll Development of 7 th NDP and declaration of Baa Olhugiri as a MPA 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 21 of 23

22 Please answer all questions Have these changes been driven by market considerations in any way? Have these changes been made as a consequence of decisions regarding corporate environmental responsibility. Were there any other causes of these changes in practice or behaviour? Has the project taken any measures associated with adaptation to climate change? Does the project have a budget for activities related to dissemination? BD4: Lessons learning, dissemination, uptake Has the project compiled any lessons or good practices? Does the project have any demonstrations of good practice in place? Have any of the lessons or demonstrations from the project been adopted elsewhere? State:, or In- Progress NO ne so far Additional tes 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 22 of 23

23 For BD3: Biosafety Projects Only Answer all applicable questions Has the project resulted in the enactment of any legislation affecting biosafety? Has the project helped put in place any institutional arrangements to address biosafety? Has the project helped put in place a national biosafety framework? Has the project helped to launch the implementation of the national biosafety framework? State:, or In- Progress - Additional tes 10/23/ :42:00 AM Page 23 of 23

24 Project Quarterly Progress Report UN Development Programme Page 1 of 10 Report ID: UNPMQTRR Run Time: :08:55 Business Unit: MDV10 Award Id: Description: "PIMS 1044 BD FSP MDV Coral Reefs Conservation Implementing Partner: National Execution Award Start Date: 30/03/2004 Award End Date: 29/03/2009 Report Period From: 01/07/2005 Report Period to: 30/06/2006 Total Award Amount: 406, Section 1. Project Implementation A. UPDATED PROJECT RISKS Type Date Description Date Manager Resp Critical Status ENVIRONMENTAL Record OPERATIONAL 12/10/2005 There is a shortage of qualified technical staff high risk OPERATIONAL 25/07/2006 There is limited Capacity with the Government Ministries ORGANIZATIONAL 25/07/2006 Un establishment of Micro credit funds for the project 12/10/2005 The project has not been able to be launched due to unavailability of the project manager who would oversight the launching & implementation process for the project. Upon signing of the project document in March 2004, the UNDP MCO has been searching for the suitable candidate to fill the position and due to unforeseen circumstances, a few candidates that have been identified and approached were not able to join. And after a lengthy process, we were able to hire a Project Manager in June /07/2006 There is limited Human Resource capcity within the Government Minsitries and this often leads to the exisiting capcity being overloaded with work and responsibilities hence it is hard for them to allocate time for the project 25/07/2006 Based on UNDP's new policy and review of Atolls Devleopment Fund on Micro credit, the project has decided not to establish a micro-credit scheme in Baa Atoll. This could lead to unacceptance of the project by Baa Atoll. N N N

25 Project Quarterly Progress Report UN Development Programme Page 2 of 10 Report ID: UNPMQTRR Run Time: :08:56 POLITICAL 12/10/2005 There are delays and problems due to restructuring of Government Organizations high risk POLITICAL 25/07/2006 Dialogue with the Ministry of Atolls Administration on the way forward on Micro-credit scheme 12/10/2005 In regard to restructuring process with the GoM institutions such as Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water which previously was mandated with only environment sector now reprofiled for handling of multiple issues on water and energy. These areas have been emerged as priorities aftermath of Tsunami disaster. There were changes in staffing in regard to the main counterpart agency for the project. In addition, the Ministry of Atolls Administration has undergone through extensive changes leading to change of upper management the Minister himself. This has negatively affected on the project initiation. 17/08/2006 N N REGULATORY Record X_OTHER 12/10/2005 Tsunami Recovery efforts are prioritized over the regular program interventions substantial risk 12/10/2005 Unforeseen risk of natural disaster hitting the country hard has lead to changes in the Government as well as the country s priorities to be addressed. N B. UPDATED PROJECT ISSUES Type Date Description Date Manager Resp Solved Status Section 2. Output Progress Project ID: Long Description: Baseline: Indicator: 2005 Target: 2005 Achievement: 2006 Target: 2006 Achievement: Description: PIMS 1044 BD FSP MDV: AEC proj Section 3. Activity Performance A. Activity ID: ACTIVITY1 Description: Biodiversity Mainstreamed Long Description: Start Date: End Date: % Progress to Date: 0.00