Development of a capacity-building strategy and implementation of courses prioritizing

Start initial implementation activities March 2007 On Target and on-going Finalize concept paper for certification with the East Africa strategy included June 2007 On Going Hiring consultant to detail out all aspects of program; target date for completion is September 2007 Latin America Assemble and organize curriculum materials for both certification courses and the ICM Masters degree to be offered by the University of Central America. October 2006 On-going Draft curriculum awaiting approval from Dean of Dept of Sciences, Technology and Environment Continue working with members of CRCEcoCostas regional network to assess interest in the certification program and strengthening of related university curricula On-going EccNet meeting slated for April 2007 at which time this will be discussed Finalize certification concept paper including the full description of standards and requirements March 2007 On going New target date September 2007 See last item under East Africa section above. Dissemination of Extension Materials With partners, develop overarching communications and dissemination strategy for SUCCESS materials February 2007 Delayed First draft next quarter Identify list serves and other distribution lists to which SUCCESS can announce availability of these documents December 2006 then on-going On Target, on- going First such vehicles made public in December 2006 through IMCAFS, SUCCESS websites and Basins and Coasts Newsletter Post selected training materials on CRC theme-based knowledge management web system December 2006 then on-going Delayed Pending appropriate development of KM system; selected sessionsmodules may, however, now be posted on SUCCESS website Distribute at Summer Institute and other SUCCESS and non- SUCCESS partner training courses March 2007 then on- going On Target Being shareddisseminated as appropriate at field-based and CRCUHH based training courses

6.4 Priorities for Next Quarter April 1 – June 30, 2007

• Continue discussions with TNC and WWF regarding support to the certification program • Identify potential non-USAID funding sources and draft at least one proposal seeking funding for the certification program 38