small group meeting - unep.fr · the small group meeting of sa and seap network of ozone officers...

Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka

Report

Small Group Meeting of SA and SEAP Network of Ozone Officers on

RMP Review and Update Dhaka, Bangladesh

13-14 June 2003

OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme United Nations Environment Programme Organized with support from the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol

UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme


Table of Contents

1. Introduction Page 3 2. Approach Page 3

Session I: Overview of the Executive Committee’s Decisions Page 4 And Overview of RMPs in the region Session II: Sectoral data collection and its Problem Page 5 Session III: Policy setting and enforcement Page 5 Session IV: Customs Training Page 6 Session V: Refrigeration Training Page 7 Session VI: Refrigeration/Recycling Programme under RMP Page 8 Session VII: Integrating, Monitoring RMP Implementation Page 8 Session VIII: The Role of NOU and Other Stakeholders Page 9 Session IX: RMP Review and Sustainability Page 9 Session X: RMP Update and NCAP Page 10 Session XI: Post 2010 Refrigerant Management Page 10 General Page 11

3. Evaluation of the Meeting Page 11 4. List of Annexes Page 11 Annex I Participants List Page 13 Annex II Concept Note Page 17

Annex III Annotated Agenda 2 Annex IV Documents & Presentations Page 27

Annex V RMP Implementation Status Page 28 Annex VI Planned Activities for Meeting Compliance Page 31 Annex VII Evaluation of the Meeting by Participants Page 34

UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme Page 2 of 35


Report

Small Group Meeting Of SA and SEAP Network of Ozone Officers

On RMP Review and Update Dhaka, Bangladesh

13-14 June 2003 1 Introduction The Small Group Meeting of SA and SEAP Network of Ozone Officers on RMP Review and Update was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from13th-14th June 2003. Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were invited and all participated in this meeting. Japan and Sweden in their capacity as the Bilateral Agency/ developed country partners in the region, and UNDP, in its capacity as the Implementing Agency responsible for the implementation and development of the RMPs in partnership with UNEP in the target countries attended this meeting. After introduction of the participants (list of participants attached as Annex I), Dr. Md. Omar Faruque Khan, Director General, Department of Environment, welcomed all participants to the meeting. He recalled the decision made by the Executive Committee of MLF concerning RMP development and implementation for phase out of CFC consumption in the refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing sector. He believed that the meeting would cover issues for monitoring and reporting on progress as an integral part of RMP and the Government strategy for delivering phase out. He thanked developed country partners Japan and Sweden and UNDP for their involvement through sharing their experience and expertise. He thanked UNEP for selecting Dhaka to host this important meeting. Mr. Atul Bagai from UNEP Bangkok, Thailand thanked the developed countries for their support provided to the Networks operation. He welcomed the ozone officers from the two networks and thanked them for initiating the concept of the reoriented network approach at the last Meeting of SEAP Network and SA Network held in Phuket, Thailand, 2002. The networks during the compliance period will focus on thematic small group meetings for brainstorming and discussion on relevant issues pertinent to the countries in the network. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Lao PDR were elected as Chair, Vice Chair and Rapparteur for the meeting. 2 Approach The meeting was conducted in an informal way as designed in the concept note (Annex II) with round table discussions on identified issues as indicated in the annotated agenda (Annex III). These had been prepared in close consultation with the participants and other stakeholders to facilitate focused discussions. Each of the theme-based session was initiated with one or two case studies (Annex IV) by a country or/and an agency. This was followed with discussion on the issues identified on this theme.

UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme of 35

Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka As part of the preparation of this meeting, the following documents were collected and distributed to all participants for information/reference: - Relevant Decision Made by the Excom Concerning RMP Development and

Implementation (decision 23/25,31/48, 36/3, 37/70, 38/64) - Extended desk study on RMP” (Document UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/39/14) - Country Report on RMP Projects Evaluated in Jamaica, Guatemala and Saint

Lucia (by Stefan Musto and Ron Verch, Consultants of MLFS) - Report of RMP Review Meeting, November 1998, Cairo, UNEP DTIE - Summary of Discussion: Workshop on RMPs, July 2002, Montreal,

Environmental Canada The meeting also benefited from the fact sheets on “RMP Implementation Status” of countries participating in the meeting (Annex V) prepared with assistance of UNDP. This document followed the case study of Jamaica, Guatemala and Saint Lucia developed by the consultants of the Fund Secretariat: Session I: Overview of the Executive Committee’s Decisions and Overview of RMPs in the region Mr. Atul Bagai introduced the Executive Committee’s decision on RMPs (Presentation 01_1 Excom Decisions on Refrigerant Management Plans) and the conclusion of the RMP extended desk study and how it was conducted (Presentation 01_2 Extended desk study on RMP Evaluation). Mr. Shaofeng HU analysed the compliance status of participating countries with the available data (Presentation 01_3 RMP in the Asia and the Pacific). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

1) The meeting reviewed all the Executive Committee decisions on RMPs. The RMP extended desk study objectives and the process were introduced. This included the indicative review of RMP status in the participating countries (Annex V) and their contribution to compliance. One critical issue is how the countries will determine measures to ensure phase out in the servicing sector. These measures should be addressed in RMP Updates and NCAPs. The relation between compliance and RMP implementation needs to be clearly understood by the countries.

2) The countries need clear understanding on the differences of RMP Update,

TPMP and NCAP. The countries agreed to fill in the questionnaire circulated by the Fund Secretariat for the extended desk study on RMPs. The countries need to assess their compliance status as per Decision 31/48.

3) The meeting recognized the regional characteristics that impinge upon the

implementation of RMPs. These include the easy availability of CFCs in the region, large RAC equipment manufacturing facilities, growth in the transportation sector and availability of local human resource and possible supply of local R&R equipment.



4) The countries with multi agency and bilateral cooperation appreciated the coordinated assistance they were receiving and expected the agencies to gear up for the challenges ahead during implementation of performance based agreements.

Session II: Sectoral data collection and its problem Mr. Pak Sokharavuth from Cambodia (Presentation 02_1: Sectoral Data Collection and its Problem: an experience of the data collection in Cambodia) and Dr. Sita Ram Joshi from Nepal (Presentation 02_2 Sectoral Data Collection and its Problem) introduced how their countries collected data and shared their experiences. The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

5) Better coordination between NOU and other line Ministries like import office,

customs, end user associations, Ministry of Industries and Commerce is required to support good data collection.

6) In order to improve accuracy of data collection, it was recommended to use

bottom up approach and Micro sampling. Import data should be verified.

7) Different data collection approaches need to be followed for data collection from formal and informal sectors.

8) Appropriate awareness amongst end users and proper monitoring and record

keeping by importers will lead to good data collection subsequently.

9) Illegal trade of ODS with different Trade names and imports of mixtures dilutes the credibility of data.

10) A system of information exchange concerning exports and imports between

the importing and exporting countries will benefit data collection and facilitate control of illegal trade.

Session III: Policy setting and enforcement Mr. Mohammad Reazuddin from Bangladesh presented an overview of all activities undertaken and/or to be undertaken in his country for the phaseout of ODS (Presentation 03_1 Overview of Bangladesh’s activities) specifically in regards to role of policy setting. Mr. Yoshiyuki Ishii from Japan shared Japanese experience on the policy setting for the ozone layer protection (Presentation 03_2 policy setting Japanese experience). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

11) It was stressed that policy setting and enforcement is very important for

achieving compliance. It is recommended that the awareness program is important in order to reduce consumption and to be in compliance.



12) It was noted that neighbouring countries in the region could benefit from complementary policy setting. PEO could play an important role in this.

13) It appears that market forces alone will not bring about equilibrium in the short

term and medium term and policy setting will be critical.

14) Codes of good practices, including ban on venting and accreditation of technicians should be adopted through voluntary mechanisms through industry associations and through legislation, wherever possible.

15) The adoption of import quota system in some countries has led to increased

CFC prices thereby encouraging early adoption of alternatives.

16) Annual registration of vehicles by the Transport departments could provide a good opportunity for checking the MAC systems.

Session IV: Customs training Prof. Tsohio Adyasuren from Mongolia briefed the meeting how the custom training was conducted in his country (Presentation 04 Customs Training Mongolia) with active collaboration of the Customs Department. The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

17) All stakeholders involved in enforcement should be in touch for information

exchange through e-mail or websites.

18) Harmonized coding system should be followed in all countries. National coding and Licensing Systems should be developed.

19) Countries needed more assistance on developing national level harmonized

codes. PEO could facilitate this activity.

20) Country Handbook is the most critical training tool for the national stakeholders. It is a good on-the-job reference manual for customs officers and other stakeholders.

21) UNEP should prepare a list of current ODS and ODS based equipment

manufacturers in the region and circulate to the member countries.

22) Customs Department in all countries of the network should have a focal point on Ozone issues. The Sweden/UNEP project on ozone customs officers network could address this issue.

23) Training updates and inclusion of customs training module in the regular

training curriculum of customs academy will be critical factors in making the customs training sustainable.

24) Formation of Technical Group at the national level to support customs

department has proven to be a successful mechanism in some of the countries.



25) National level websites of ozone offices could contain information on seizures of CFCs for the benefit of other countries. The Sweden/UNEP project on ozone customs officers network could address this issue.

Session V: Refrigeration Training Dr. W. L. Sumathipala from Sri Lanka shared his country’s experience with the participants concerning the implementation of refrigeration training and lessons learnt (Presentation 05_1 Refrigeration Training Sri Lanka). This presentation was complemented by Mr. Yoshiyuki Ishii from Japan who introduced his country’s experience (Presentation 05_2 Refrigeration Training Japanese Experience). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

26) Regional and sub regional training institutes within a country helps in

disseminating codes of good practices in the hinterland.

27) The informal/unorganized sector in the RAC sector is the most critical area of future work and sustainability of phase out over long term depends on how this sector can be addressed by the countries at the grass roots. It was noted that the refrigerant dealer is a good source to organize training for the informal sector. Informal sectors in the region of the countries should be addressed through innovative mechanisms of flexible timing and non-formal methods. This could be a good issue for discussion in a future small group meeting.

28) Training/ Demonstration workshops during the Phase II should also be used as

awareness raising events. This interlinkage has worked successfully in some countries.

29) Training manuals should include lessons learnt and new experiences like

modules on faulty diagnosis etc. to address the lessons learnt during RMP implementation.

30) Sri Lanka agreed to prepare short notes on the following issues for the benefit

of NOUs in the region. Future RMP Updates should focus on these issues:

- Developing codes of good practices - Setting up and strengthening refrigeration association - Certification system - RAC Information Center - Organization of Public Awareness Cell in the NOU

31) The participants of the meeting appreciated the CD Rom made by JICA and

requested JICA/Japan to further develop and distribute a similar CD Rom for the assistance of NOUs during implementation of Phase II.

Session VI: Recovery/recycling Programme under RMP



Ms. Keobang A. Keola from Lao PDR introduced the RMP implementation status in her country (Presentation 06_1 RMP Implementation in Lao); Mr. Ranojoy Basu Ray from UNDP provided the meeting with their observations on how to keep the recovery/recycling activities effective and sustainable (Presentation 06_2 Effective and Sustainable R&R); Ms. Julia Obrovac from Sweden introduced the difference of recovery and reclamation concept (Presentation 06_3 Sweden Recovery and Reclamation). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

32) The RMP preparation and/or updating process should incorporate lessons

learned from RMP under implementation in the region. The main focus of R&R should be the commercial and MAC sector and not focus on domestic refrigerator sub sector.

33) The RMP preparation and/or updating process should also consider equipment

requirement for good practices for the technicians.

34) Financial viability of the recycling centers should be ensured through mechanisms such as charging fees for recycling or financial support through the project.

35) A Handbook on reclamation could be useful for understanding how to meet

the CFC demand until 2010 and after.

Session VII: Integrating, Monitoring RMP Implementation

Dr. Sita Ram Joshi from Nepal introduced the role of different stakeholders in the RMP implementation and its data reporting system (Presentation 07_1 Monitoring RMP Implementation in Nepal). Ms. Julia Obrovac from Sweden briefed the meeting about the interlinkages between the various components of RMP and their relation to phaeout activities (Presentation 07_2 interlinkages between phaseout activities).

The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

36) Monitoring the import and export system and recovery/recycling through local

consultant or NOU is critical to successful implementation of RMP.

37) Training consultant could be a good resource for monitoring.

38) NOU and relevant stakeholders should recognize and understand the inter-linkages between the phase out activities in a RMP. There are given sequences of the phase out activities under a RMP that need to be acknowledged. For example, the training of the services technicians has to be conducted before the accreditation/certification system enters into force.

39) It was agreed to use e-forum of the network to exchange information on

national prices of CFCs and alternatives.



40) A simple short questionnaire for monitoring for the help of the NOU should be developed. Prof. R.S Agarwal agreed to develop the questionnaire that will be circulated on the e-forum for comments.

Session VIII: The Role of NOU and Other Stakeholders Dr. W. L. Sumathipala detailed the role of NOU and other stakeholders in the implementation of RMP and other activities (Presentation 08 The Role of NOU Sri Lanka). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

41) Importance of political support was highlighted. Political support has led to

faster implementation of RMPs in some countries.

42) Strong NOU is the key to successful implementation of RMPs. NOUs can facilitate providing training for the relevant stakeholders and issuing certificates to the participants.

43) NOUs can facilitate carrying out technical programs and awareness campaigns

through mass media.

44) NOU can prioritize implementation of planned activities through team work consisting of relevant stake holders including consultants and secure assistance from CAP experts in specific sector or areas. Consultation with other IAs in this regard will be useful.

45) NOUs expected CAP members’ visits to their countries for providing specific

issue based assistance.

46) NOU can obtain support from MLFS, through IS project and additional projects and contribution from the Government in the form of in kind contribution. NOU can decide on bilateral partnership with Non Article 5 countries on specific issues, as need arises.

Session IX: RMP review and Sustainability Dr. Sita Ram Joshi from Nepal in his presentation reviewed the activities conducted under the RMP and their achievements (Presentation 09 RMP Review and Sustainability Nepal). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

47) In countries where the RMP implementation has started, trainers trained

during Phase I have proved to be key focal points for carrying on the RMP activities.

48) NOUs felt that Government action should be able to sustain the RMP

implementation on a long-term basis.



49) Inclusion of training modules in the ongoing curriculum of training institutions in the country will facilitate sustainability of RMP implementation.

50) The participating countries during the meeting developed a matrix and gave

inputs highlighting activities needed to assist them to meet the 2005, 2007 and 2010 phase out schedules (Annex V).

Session X: RMP Update and NCAP Ms. Akiko Hayano from Japan (also on behalf of Sri Lanka) highlighted the difference between the RMP and NCAP and discussed the pro & cons of the two approaches (Presentation 10_1 RMP and NCAP). Ms. Julia Obrovac from Sweden analyzed the approach of RMP update and TPMP (Presentation 10_2 RMP update and TPMP). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

51) Many countries felt that there may be difficulties in adhering to phase out the

targets agreed in the RMP due to practical considerations. With existing RMP, some countries may not be able to achieve phase out requirements of 2007 and beyond.

52) RMP will address only CFC (ODS) in the refrigeration sector and other ODS

will have to be handled through other means. Once the assistance from MLFS is ceased the Government has to find other means (donor agencies) or the government has to develop mechanisms to sustain the phase out.

53) Future RMP formulation and Updates should ensure MAC sector phase out is

addressed.

54) The countries need to thoroughly study the options available for example RMP update, Terminal Phase Out Management Plan (TPMP) or National Compliance Action Plan (NCAP) before deciding which option to follow.

55) Countries recognized that capacity of NOU and political support would be

important considerations for deciding on the future approach. Session XI: Post 2010 refrigerant management Prof. R. S. Agarwal from UNEP Technology and Economic Assessment Panel provided the meeting with options for the post 2010 refrigerant management that the NOUs needs to start addressing in very near future (Presentation 11 Post 2010 Refrigerant Management). The following issues were discussed and recommendations made:

56) Countries need to understand the post 2010 scenario and can learn from the

experiences of developed countries.

57) Retrofitting with HC is a very good option.



58) NOUs need more information on reclamation and destruction technologies to address these issues in the future.

59) CFC requirement and availability in the region in the post 2010 period needs

to be studied. It is expected that servicing requirements in the region will carry on till 2020 and R&R will become critical.

60) Refrigerant Supply Chain is an important issue to be addressed by the NOU.

General:

61) The concept of small group meeting of networks is a good approach and

participation of countries from the two networks gave an opportunity to share and learn from each other’s experiences. Participating NOUs, bilaterals and IAs unanimously agreed that the concept of a focused theme based small group network meeting was the correct approach to assist countries to better understand the issues to be addressed to achieve compliance and total phase out.

62) All participants thanked their hosts, the DOE, Government of Bangladesh and

the local UNDP office for all the arrangements for hosting the meeting. 4 Evaluation of the Meeting

1) Attendance All 7 of the 7 invited developing member countries attended the meeting (100%). Japan, Sweden as bilateral agencies and developed country partners, and UNDP attended the meeting. 2) Evaluation by the Participants Since this was the first meeting of its kind, a special evaluation questionnaire was prepared to test the approach and its efficacy. The overall evaluation of the meeting by the participants was very good to excellent.

A graphic analysis of the feedback received from the participants through the questionnaire is included in Annex VII.

5 List of Annex Annex I: Participants List Annex II: Concept Note Annex III: Annotated Agenda Annex IV: Documents and Presentations Annex V: RMP Implementation Status


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Annex VI: Planned Activities for Meeting Compliance Annex VII: Evaluation of the Meeting by Participants


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Annex I

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Country/Organization Name and Address BANGLADESH Mr. Mohammad Reazuddin, Director (Technical)

Department of Environment Ministry of Environment and Forest Paribesh Bhaban E-16, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Dhaka-1207 Tel: 880 2 9115120 Fax: 880 2 9124005 Email: [email protected] Dr. S.K. Purkayastha Senior Officer, Ozone Cell Department of Environment Tel/Fax: 880 2 9124005 Fax: 880 2 8128914, 880 2 8120946 Residence: 880 2 9007403 Email: [email protected] Dr. Kagr. K. Islam, Local Consultant Country Programme Update Project ARMCO (Partner)/DOE 55, Motijheel C/A (4th Floor), Dhaka Tel: 880 2 9550272, 9550542 Fax: 880 2 9552213 Email: [email protected] Engr. Capt. Md. Nurul Islam, Local Consultant RMP Monitoring Project, Department of Environment 70 Sheddeshari Circular Road, Dhaka-1217 Tel: 880 2 9332064

CAMBODIA Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director Department of Pollution Control Ministry of Environment 48 Somdech Preah Sihanouk Avenue, Tonle Bassac Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh Tel: 855 23 212540, 222439 Mobile: 855 12 962103 Fax: 855 23 987880 Email: [email protected]

LAO PDR Ms. Keobang A. Keola Deputy Director-General of Cabinet Science, Technology and Environment Agency Prime Minister's Office



P.O. Box 2279, Vientiane Tel: 856 21 218874 Mobile: 856 20 682540 Fax: 856 21 213472 Email: [email protected]

MONGOLIA Prof. Tsohio Adyasuren, Director National Ozone Unit, Ministry for Nature and Environment C.P.O. Box 752, Ulaanbaatar-13 Tel: 976 11 312 458 Mobile: 976 99 192160 Fax: 976 11 312320 Email: [email protected]

MYANMAR Mr. U Ko Ko Aye, Head of Branch National Commission for Environmental Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Complex Thantaman Road, Dagon Township, Yangon Tel: 95 1 221 106 Fax: 95 1 221 546 Email: [email protected]

NEPAL Dr. Sita Ram Joshi Chief Metrologist, Chief NOU Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology P.O. Box 985, Balaju Kathmandu Tel: 977 14 356672, 350818 Fax: 977 14 350689 Email: [email protected]

SRI LANKA Dr. W.L. Sumathipala National Coordinator, ODS Officer Montreal Protocol Unit, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources "Parisara Piyasa" 104 Robert Gunawardena Mawatha Battarmulla, Colombo Tel: 94 1 887455, 871764 Fax: 94 1 887455 Email: [email protected]

JAPAN Ms. Akiko Hayano, Technical Officer Office of Fluorocarbons Control Policy Environment Issues Division, Global Environment Bureau Ministry of Environment 1-2-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 8975 Tel: 81 3 5521 8329 Fax: 81 3 3581 3348 Email: [email protected] Mr. Takahiro Yamada, Officer Ozone Layer Protection Policy Office



Chemical Management Policy Division Manufacturing Industries Bureau Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 1-3-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100 8901 Tel: 81 3 3501 4724 Fax: 81 3 3501 6604 Email: [email protected] Mr. Yoshiyuki Ishii Director of International Cooperation Japan Industrial Conference for Ozone Layer and Climate Protection Hongo Hongo Wakai Bldg., 2-40-17 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 Tel: 81 3 56897981 Fax: 81 3 5689 7983 Email: [email protected]

SWEDEN Ms. Julia Obrovac Project Manager/Research Associate Stockholm Environment Institute/SIDA Box 2142 SE-10314 Stockholm Tel: 46 8 4121400 Fax: 46 8 7230348 Email: [email protected]

UNDP Mr. Ranojoy Basu Ray, Consultant United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 24 Glencoe Street, Unit 4, Nepean Ontario K2H 8S6, Canada Tel: 1 613 8200899 Fax: 1 613 8200846 Email: [email protected]

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Prof. Radhey Shyam Agarwal Mechanical Engineering Department I.I.T. Delhi, New Delhi 110016 Tel: 91 11 2659 1120 Fax: 91 11 2652 6645 Email: [email protected]

UNEP/ROAP Mr. Atul Bagai, Regional Coordinator (Networking) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 10th Floor, United Nations Building Rajdamnern-Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200, Thailand Tel: 66 2 2881662 Fax: 66 2 2803829 Email: [email protected] Mr. Shaofeng Hu, Programme Officer



United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 10th Floor, United Nations Building Rajdamnern-Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200, Thailand Tel: 66 2 2881126 Fax: 66 2 2803829 Email: [email protected] Ms. Charuwan Tintukasiri, Administrative Assistant United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 10th Floor, United Nations Building Rajdamnern-Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200, Thailand Tel: 66 2 2881495 Fax: 66 2 2803829 Email: [email protected]


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Annex II

CONCEPT NOTE Background A reoriented approach for managing the regional networks under UNEP’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) has been based on the emerging need for capacity building for compliance in Article 5 countries. The approach proposed, capitalizes on the technical expertise and experience available in UNEP’s CAP team. It uses theme-based sub-regional and small working group meetings and interactions on compliance related issues. The network evaluation done by independent experts for the Multilateral Fund Secretariat in 2001 recommended this approach, to wit: “ …problem-oriented discussions of particular aspects of such reports, discussions of two or three country reports only at each session, and/or discussions in smaller groups, should be envisaged.”1 CAP’s Regional Office of Asia and Pacific team is responding to this reoriented approach. Based on the recommendations of the Follow Up network Meeting in Phuket in 2002, each year there will be one meeting of the South Asia Network. Instead of a Follow Up Meeting, two or more small group meetings on specific issues faced by a set of countries will be organised each year. The CAP approach provides interlinkages between the activities of the two Networks (i.e. South Asia and South East Asia and the Pacific Networks) by encouraging experience sharing between the two Networks through such Small Group Meetings. Such issue-based exchange of information between the two Networks is an integral component of the reoriented OzonAction Programme and will be fostered in the future through CAP services. Context The Executive Committee has been focussing on issues relating to Refrigerant Management Plans over the past two years. It has established guidelines for updating RMPs and has stressed the need to review RMP implementation specifically in relation to how they impact on assisting countries in achieving their compliance commitments. Substantive discussions on review of RMP related issues took place in the UNEP/GTZ workshop on the margins of the 10th Meeting of the Parties in Cairo in 1998. The Executive Committee at its 31st meeting decided in its Decision 31/48: “To request national ozone officers, with the assistance of the implementing agency concerned, to review and assess the content, implementation to date and expected outcomes of their RMPs against their objective to phase out all consumption in the refrigeration sector according to the Montreal Protocol timetable. In undertaking this review, national ozone officers should: (i) calculate current and forecast future consumption in relation to the freeze,

50% cut in 2005, 85% cut in 2007 and phase-out in 2010 and calculate the 1 Document UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/33/7 – Para 44: Page 15



size of consumption cuts in the refrigeration sector required to meet these targets;

(ii) include forecast cuts in consumption attributable to the activities already approved under the RMP, including training activities and recovery/recycling;

(iii) ensure that the current and expected future consumption of all sub sectors, including the informal sector, small and medium-sized enterprises and mobile air conditioners, are included in the review;

(iv) for each activity identified, consider the cost and means of funding, including national financing;

(v) ensure that the RMP and government strategy for delivering phase-out includes adequate provision for monitoring and reporting on progress;”

The Executive Committee further decided that LVCs with already approved RMPs may submit to the Executive Committee requests for funding additional activities necessary to reduce consumption and thereby ensure compliance with the Protocol. The Executive Committee subsequently gave guidance on linkages between RMPs and Terminal Phase out Plans in Decisions 36/6, 37/70 and 38/64. During 2003, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Multilateral Fund Secretariat is tasked with reviewing the impact of RMPs in a few regions. He is proposing to use the network meetings to interface with the countries on RMP related issues. This review follows the discussions that have taken place in the Executive Committee over the past two years. A document “ Extended desk study on RMP” (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/39/14) presented to the 39th meeting of the Executive Committee will form a good reference document for the meeting. Objectives of the Small Group Meeting on RMP issues Following the above approach, the first small group meeting for 2003 is being proposed to be held in Bangladesh. The focus of these discussions will be issues related to RMP preparation, implementation and monitoring. The objectives of the meeting will be: • to discuss how to implement the decisions of the Executive Committee; • to exchange experiences among member countries in the implementation of the

RMP, with emphasis on lessons learnt; • to draft an Action Plan on future activities under the RMPs, based on the decisions

of the Executive Committee mentioned above. Target Countries for the Small Group Meeting It is proposed to invite Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to participate in this meeting. Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka are the three member countries of South Asia network that have completed most of their activities under the RMP including the Phase I training for refrigeration and customs, and are finalising the Phase II training. Hence they have a wealth of experience on RMP implementation and lessons learnt. Bangladesh has started the process of implementation and can gain from the experience of the other participating countries.


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Myanmar and Cambodia are two countries within the South East Asia network and are in the stage of the development of the RMP and NCAP respectively and can also add value to their project preparation activities from the implementation experience of other countries. The relevant Executive Committee decisions in regard to linkage between RMP and Terminal Phase out plans can also be reviewed in these two cases. Organisation UNEP will support the participants from the selected network countries to attend the workshop under the approved network budget. Visa and tickets will be organised by UNEP through the local UNDP office. The Government of Bangladesh has agreed to host the meeting and provide facilitation to the participants. The meeting will be held in the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel. An information note has been circulated to the participants detailing the logistical arrangements for the meeting. The Programme Officers (RMP Implementation) and (Policy and Enforcement) in consultation with the RNCs have prepared the documentation for the meeting. It is proposed to also invite: 1. The Multilateral Fund Secretariat and the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation

Officer to participate in the meeting and to present the Executive Committee perspective and the evaluation office’s requirements.

2. The Ozone Secretariat to present the perspective on Data Reporting and compliance.

3. Japan, in her capacity as the Bilateral Agency promoting country consultations jointly with UNEP in the region.

4. U.K., France and Sweden, in their capacities as the developed country partners in the region.

5. UNDP, in its capacity as the Implementing Agency responsible for the implementation and development of the RMPs in partnership with UNEP in the target countries.

The Regional Co-ordinator (Networking) South Asia and the Programme Officer (RMP Implementation) will participate and conduct the meeting on behalf of UNEP. The regional expert assisting with the Phase I training in Bangladesh will be the resource person for this meeting also. Approach The issues for discussions will be developed in consultation with the participating countries, MFS, OS, and Agencies. It will address the following broad issues: - How to make the calculation as per the Executive Committee’s decision

31/48? - Which activity (policy especially the licensing system for ODS Import/Export

control, refrigeration training, customs training, R/R, monitoring, public



awareness) under the RMP is most efficient to assist the country in reducing the CFC consumption? To what extent?

- What are the difficulties faced by the countries to organize the Phase I and Phase II refrigeration and custom training?

- What kind of additional activities can be addressed in the RMP updates? - Which kind of policy could affect the CFC price? - Have the custom training programme improved the enforcement of the import

restrictions (special focus on MOP Decision XIV/7) and has the training of technicians in good practices contributed to the reduction of the consumption of CFCs? If so to what extent? If not, where is the problem?

- Has the R/R equipment supplied actually been used and contributed to the reduction of CFCs consumption?

- Has the NOU received the political support for the implementation of the RMP? How do you evaluate the impact of the cooperation with other government department on the effective implementation of the RMP?

- How reliable are data collected on consumption of the refrigerant? What are the sources of this information? How reliable are these sources? Are data provided by different sources consistent? How detailed are the data by type of refrigerant, equipment in use and user category?

- How to establish a reliable monitoring system with regard to CFC consumption and project result?

- Which sector/area has been overlooked in the original RMP, and what measure do you want to take to address this sector/area?

- The plan for the next steps. The meeting will be more in the nature of brainstorming and discussions. Formal meeting approach with opening statements and formal closing ceremonies will be avoided. The meeting will be organized through theme-based sessions, in which, one key presentation will be presented by country/agency followed with detailed discussion on the issues identified. To have all participants to get good understanding of the topics to be discussed, the document “Extended desk study on RMP” (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/39/14) is being distributed to all participating countries from this region. Time frame It is proposed to organise the meeting on 13-14 June 2003 back to back with the refrigeration training on 15-19 June 2003. Expected Outputs Follow up will be done through agreeing on an Action Plan on RMP preparation and implementation. In terms of short-term outputs, there will be value addition in inputs into the NCAP and RMP preparation exercise for Cambodia and Myanmar, Nepal RMP Update and NCAP for Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the Bangladesh RMP implementation Action Plan under Phase II will be followed up. In addition, the meeting will lead to a better understanding of the impact of RMP implementation and provide an insight into the lessons learnt. This will assist in better design and implementation of RMPs to support country phase out initiatives under the


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka compliance regime. The deliberations will also provide possible input for the Evaluation exercise being carried out by the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Annex III

ANNOTATED AGENDA Day 1: 13 June 2003 8:30-9:00 - Registration and informal introduction

- Opening statement by Dr. Md..Omar Faruque Khan, Director General, DOE

- Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Rapporteur

9:00 - 9:15 - Coffee Break RMP Overview 9:15-10:00 Session I: a) Overview of the Executive Committee’s Decision

b) Overview of RMPs in the region Presentations: UNEP - All relevant decisions of the ExCom concerning the RMP review, update,

evaluation such as 31/48, 36/6, 37/70 and 38/64. - Extended Desk Study on RMP Evaluation UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/39/14) - Approaches to implement the decisions by Parties and MLF’s Executive

Committee. - Situation analysis - RMP implementation in the region and their contribution to compliance - Regional level issues relating to RMP - Cooperation between implementing agencies RMP DEVELOPMENT 10:15-11:15 Session II: Sectoral data collection and its problem Case Study: Cambodia/ Nepal - What are the essential data required for RMP development - Where to get the data and how? How to compare data consistency collected

from different sources? - How to collect comprehensive and reliable data within the time limitation RMP IMPLEMENTATION 11:15-12:15 Session III: Policy setting and enforcement Case Study: Bangladesh/UNDP/Japan


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka - What is the importance of policy setting and enforcement components under the

RMP? - What is the most crucial policy instrument under the RMP? Does the RMP

address policy setting such in an appropriate manner? - How CFC/alternatives price can affect the implementation of the RMP and to

what extent? How policy affects price of CFC/alternatives? - What is the problem in setting and enforcing the licensing system to control

ODS import/export - Which other political and economic factors exert an influence on the

implementation of the RMP? - What is needed from IAs to assist country in policy setting and enforcement?

12:15-13:00 Lunch Break 13:00-14:00 Session IV: Customs training Case study: Mongolia - How was the Phase II training organized? - Further training of customs officers required? - Has in-country capacity of customs training built up? - The impact of the custom training programme for improving the enforcement of

the import restrictions (special focus on MOP Decision XIV/7). If not, where is the problem?

- Does customs need additional equipment? If so, what type of equipment? ODS identifiers or something more sophisticated? Who will operate such equipment and whether the customs agencies have special labs?

- Institutional arrangements to sustain the training? - What are the in-country organisational issues related to Phase I training? - Issues related to illegal trade and how to combat these? - Country Handbook and its usefulness. - The feedback from the trainees. 14:00-15:00 Session V: Refrigeration Training Case study: Sri Lanka/Japan - What criteria have been used for the selection of trainers? Have Associations

been involved? Has local training capacity been built up? - How does the training of technicians in good practices contribute to the

reduction of the consumption of CFCs? To what extent? - How was the PhaseI/II training organized? - Is further training required, especially for the workforce in the informal sector?

If so, could you suggest some approaches to address the capacity building



needs of the informal sector? - Is additional equipment required for training purposes? - How to get such training activity sustainable after RMP completion? Does the

training cover all technicians? If not, what percentage? - How the technicians certification system is being implemented? How to form a

Refrigeration or Industry Association? 15:00-15:15 Coffee break 15:15-16:15 Session VI: Recovery/recycling Programme under RMP Case Study: Lao PDR/UNDP/Sweden - The impact of R/R activities on the consumption of CFC? - How policy support & training may increase the impact of R/R activities on the

consumption of CFC? - As experience shows that recovered CFC's are often not sent to the recycling

centers, how can recycling be encouraged? - In which case, should only adopt recovery or recycling, or both? - How do workshops with R/R equipment report the recovered/recycled CFC to

NOU? - How is the operation of the R/R equipment in each sub-sector? What kind of

equipment provided under the RMP is more useful? Is there any economic benefit for the workshop to conduct R/R?

- Could you integrate the R/R equipment operation training into the good practice training?

- Is it easy to get spare parts and consumables in your country/region? Any proposal to solve such problem?

- How to make the workshop to run R/R equipment on a long term? - Has the RMP achieved the goals for recovery/recycling? What is the realistic

estimation of ODS that could be recovered/recycled in each sub-sector? RMP MONITORING 16:15-17:15 Session VII: Integrating, Monitoring MP Implementation Case Study: Nepal/Sweden - Linkages/interdependency between RMP activities and how to harmonize the

implementation of different RMP activities? - What are the implications of such linkage on the RMP preparation,

implementation? - What is the role of NOU, local consultant, IA in monitoring the RMP

implementation? - Describe the monitoring system established under the RMP and how is it

operational? - What is the mechanism to sustain the RMP activities after the project is



completed. - What are the formats, frequency and quality of reports relating to CFC

Consumption data and project results? - How post RMP monitoring, such as the change in the vocational training

school’s curriculum to reflect good practices, and the good practices being followed by technicians?

- Are customs computerised for keeping exact records of imported CFCs? If not, how is monitoring being practised?

17:15-17:30 Summing up

Day 2: 14 June 2003 INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND POST RMP 8:30-9:30 Session VIII: The role of NOU and other stakeholders Case Study: Sri Lanka - 0The different stakeholders in the development and implementation of the RMP

such as industry association, the consumer association, workshops, the customs, the technicians and the informal sector.

- Does the NOU obtain the political support necessary to fulfil its tasks - What is the role of the NOU with regard to the preparation, implementation

and monitoring of the RMP? - The roles of other different stakeholders in the whole process? - Does the NOU have the personnel and technical capacity to fulfil its tasks in

general and the duties relating to the implementation of the RMP in particular??

- Is the communication between NOUs and IAs with respect to RMP preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting functioning well?

- Have IAs adequately supported the NOUs with advice and expertise? - How the regional networks can help to facilitate exchange of information and

lessons learnt with regard to RMPs? Perceived Role of the CAP, in particular RMP Implementation Officer and the Policy Enforcement Officer?

9:30-10:30 Session IX: RMP Review and sustainability Case Study: Nepal - How are the expected outcomes of RMP against the objectives to phase out

refrigerant consumption in the refrigeration-servicing sector? Does the fully implementation of all activities in the RMP can assist the enable the country



achieve compliance of 2005 and 2007 CFC control target? If not, what are the suggested activities?

- Can RMP address all issues faced by the countries in the refrigeration sector? If not, which action need to be taken and how?

- How can all RMP activities (policy enforcement, technician training, good practice, recycling and recovery, etc) be sustained? Is such a sustainable mechanism being established? Who will be the stakeholders in such mechanism?

10:30-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-12:00 Session X: RMP update and NCAP Case study: Sri Lanka/Japan/Sweden - The difference between RMP update and NCAP? - How do assess the country’s remaining needs? - Is there any guidance for the country to select RMP or NCAP? - What kind of additional activities can be addressed in the RMP updates? What

others activities can’t be included in the RMP updates? - When the country should raise the issue of RMP review? 12:00-13:00 Session XI: Post 2010 refrigerant management Presentation: Prof.R.S. Agarwal - The supply of the CFC refrigerant after 2010? - The population of the CFC-based equipment after 2010 - The drop-in alternatives and the retrofitting issues - Disposal of CFC based equipment in a ozone-friendly way. - Stockpile of CFCs before 2010 - EU regulation and its impact 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break LESSONS LEARNED AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14:00-15:00 Preparation of the recommendation/conclusions by CAP team 15:15-17:30 Session XII: Round Table Discussion on draft

Recommendation/conclusions 17:30 Summing up


Small Group Meeting on RMP Review and Update 13-14 June 2003, Dhaka Annex IV

DOCUMENTS & PRESENTATIONS Documents: 1. Relevant Decision Made by the Excom Concerning RMP Development and

Implementation 2. Extended desk study on RMP” (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/39/14) 3. Country Report on RMP Projects Evaluated in Jamaica, Guatemala and Saint

Lucia, Stefan Musto and Ron Verch, Consultant of MLFS 4. Summary of Discussion: Workshop on RMPs, July 2002, Montreal,

Environmental Canada 5. Report of RMP Review Meeting, November 1998, Cairo, UNEP DTIE Presentations: Presentation 01_1 ExCom’s Decisions on RMP Presentation 01_2 Extended Desk Study on RMP Evaluation Presentation 01_3 RMP in the Asia and the Pacific Presentation 02_1 Sectoral Data Collection: Cambodia Presentation 02_2 Sectoral Data Collection: Nepal Presentation 03_1 Overview of Bangladesh Activities Presentation 03_2 Policy setting Japanese experiences Presentation 04 Customs Training: Mongolia Presentation 05_1 Refrigertaion Training: Case Study of Sri Lanka Presentation 05_2 Refrigeration Training: Japanese Experience Presentation 06_1 RMP Implementation in Lao Presentation 06_2 Effective and Sustainable of R&R Presentation 06_3 Sweden Recovery and Reclamation Presentation 07_1 Monitoring RMP Implementation in Nepal Presentation 07_2 Interlinkage between Phaseout Activities Presentation 08 The Role of NOU Sri Lanka Presentation 09 RMP Review and Sustainability: Nepal Presentation 10_1 RMP and NCAP Presentation 10_2 RMP update and TPMP Presentation 11 Post 2010 Refrigerant Management



Annex V

RMP IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Factors/components Bangladesh Lao Mongolia Nepal Sri LankaPolitical support Medium Medium High Medium High

Legislation Draft ODS regulations are ready and will be enacted shortly. The rules include a licensing and quota system.

The process of drafting Decree on Import-Export Licensing System to control the ODS consumption in Lao PDR.

ODS import licensing system in place. ODS based equipment is being controlled. Draft law on ODS is being started. Quota system proposed to strengthen the licensing system

Comprehensive. ODS Consumption Rules 2001 to restrict ODS export and monitor import by licensing system. Procedures, conditions specification, quantitative, Standard and annual phase out rate of ODS issued to implement the Rules.

Using existing licensing system to include ODS. Quotas to importers issued annually. Comprehensive. Licensing system for ODS, monitoring & control of import & export was enacted in 1997. Impose high duty for imported ODS is being worked out.

Import Licensing Draft ODS regulations are ready and will be enacted shortly. The rules include a licensing and quota system.

Not yet in place. Being developed.

Fixed ODS import quota (total 5 ODP tons) for 5 ODS importers for 2003 was issued.

Import Licenses not issued till date to cover already imported excessive quota.

Continue the reduction of CFC imports through the introduced quota system

Instruments of law enforcement

Customs Department and Home ministry

Customs Department and border police

Customs Department, Import office

Customs Department, Naval coast guards

Training of trainers and technicians

The train the trainer workshop will be organised on 15-19

As per RMP, 320 technicians

The train-the-trainer workshop held on 25-29 September 2001. Three workshops under Phase II

The train-the-trainer workshop was held in December 2001. The

Two train-the-trainer workshops were organised on 25-29



Factors/components Bangladesh Lao Mongolia Nepal Sri Lanka June 2003. In total, over 3,000 technicians need to be trained.

need to be trained.

were held in Dec 2001, March 2003 and June 2003. Out of the total 240 technicians to be trained, 142 have been trained.

phase II will be completed by July 2003. Out of the total 450 technicians to be trained, 41have been trained.

June 2001 and 12-23 August 2002. Under Phase II more than 500 technicians have been trained. Total 1000 to be trained.

Customs training for detection of CFCs

The train the trainer workshop will be organised on 5-7 July 2003. In total, 80 customs Offices need to be trained under this project.

As per RMP, 200 customs officers need to be trained.

The train-the-trainer workshop was organised on 4-6 June 2002. In total, 60 state customs inspectors and customs officers have been trained. All related information is to be placed on Customs web site. 6 workshop for phase II were held. Out of the total 620 customs officers, 259 have been trained.

The train-the-trainer workshop was held on 9-11 October 2001. The phase II will be completed by July 2003. Out of the 200 customs officers to be trained, 30 have been trained.

The train-the-trainer workshop was organised on 7-9 March 2002. 3 courses under phase II were held with the whole targeted 420 customs officers have training.

Recycling centers As per RMP, 9 recycling centers and 20 MAC centers will be established.

No recovery and recycling center proposed in RMP.

2 recovery and recycling centres and 3 MAC servicing centres established in March 2003.

10 recovery and recycling centers is planed under RMP.

8 recycling centers were established.

Data collection and monitoring

Monthly reporting system is being established by the recycling centres and workshops. The national consultant is to be identified to conduct the monitoring.

The importer/buyer needs to report their consumption and applications annually.

Equipment supplied Equipment delivered in April 2003.

3 sets of R/R equipment will provide to 3 teaching institutes for training

15 recovery machines with ancillary equipment were distributed to the main refrigeration servicing companies.

102 recoverymachines were handed over the enterprises (under R/R project, not part of RMP)



Factors/components Bangladesh Lao Mongolia Nepal Sri Lanka puropose.

Refrigerant prices 3.57 USD/Kg for CFC-11 and 3.67 US$/Kg for CFC-12 in 1999 (RMP developed) compare with the price of and in the year

2002, CFC-12 is 6.9 US$/Kg. 3.30 USD/Kg for CFC-11 and 3.0 US$/Kg for CFC-12 in 2002 compare with the price of 3.57 and 3.67 in the year 2000 (RMP developed) 3.5 and 2.54 respectively.

Strategy of NOU / Government

Comprehensive ODS rules that are being enacted have fixed annual reductions to reach zero consumption in 2010

Phase out of ODS by 1. 1. 2005. NCAP is being developed.

To review the RMP and update RMP jointly by UNDP and UNEP.

Total phase out of ODS by 2005. NCAP is being submitted to 40th Executive Committee.

Status of compliance Back to compliance. Servicing sector phase out critical to sustain compliance.

In compliance.

In compliance. Annual quotas to keep Mongolia under base line consumption will be issued.

Back to compliance through banning issue of import licenses till 2006

In Compliance.



Annex VI

PLANED ACTIVITIES FOR MEETING COMPLIANCE

Country 2005 2007 2010 Bangladesh - Implementation of

phase II R/R - Training programme

for good practices in refrigeration

- Awareness campaign for informal group specially in the CTC, MCF sector

- Introduction of code of good practices in refrigeration sector

- Retrofit RAC equipment by introducing HC as refrigerant if technology available

- Implementation of Phase II R/R

- Training programme for technicians


- Implementation of Phase II R/R


Cambodia - Develop import-export licensing system to control ODS

- Recovery and recycling programme and monitoring

- Develop CP and RMP

- Improvement of public awareness

- good practices training for technicians

- CP and RMP review and update

- Reviewing import export licensing system

- Customs training - Public awareness - Good practices

training for technicians

- Continuing enforcement of import export licensing system

- Customs training - Public awareness

Lao, PDR - ODS import licensing system in Place (Decree)

- Training in refrigeration good practices

- Monitoring the activities under the RMP Implementation

- Implementation of the approved foam project

- Customs training

- Recovery and Recycling Center may be proposed

- Update CP and RMP

- Monitoring the activities under the RMP

- Completion of foam project

- Continue the good practice training in refrigeration

- Data collection, reporting

- Conduct public awareness



Country 2005 2007 2010 - Public awareness - Data collection

- Continue the custom training

- Strengthen IS - Public awareness - Data collection

Mongolia - Customs training - Refrigeration

training - National

stakeholders meeting for implementation of RMP

- R/R workshop - Public awareness

- Customs training - Refrigeration

training - Public awareness

- Customs training - Refrigeration

training - Public awareness

Myanmar - Expected to implement the RMP (The establishment of NOU and development of RMP will be started in July 2003. After adopting RMP, activities for meeting compliance will be appraised

Nepal - Phase II training for customs officer as well as good practices in refrigeration is going to be organised very shortly and will keep to meet the compliance. However, if customs officers training outside Kathmandu where illegal trade of CFC is expected, could be organized, it would be most effective to meet compliance of 85% reduction in 2007

As per the published notice, the quota announced phase rate does not address 85% reduction in 2007. RMP update project has to be planned which may greatly help to achieve compliance through training of different user groups.

- Institutional Strengthening project has be continued so that fund will be available mainly for public awareness

- Has been planned to orgnaize national wide workshop at five development region covering all the sectors related to ODS sectors.



Country 2005 2007 2010 Sri Lanka - RMP

Implementation, including customs training, technicians training and end-user incentive programme

- Project for methyl bromide elimination in agriculture sector (excluding QPS)

- Legislation action on control of CFC-based equipment imports

- NCAP Implementation

- Awareness campaign

- MAC sector included in NCAP

- We have reduced consumption by 50% up to now. However, there could be unauthorized impots as CFCs demand gets higher towards the tail end of t he our accelerated phaseout.



Annex VII

EVALUATION OF THE MEETING BY PARTICIPANTS The following questionnaire was given to participants to evaluate the meeting. The responses are tabled in a graph in the following page. 1 represents the worst and 5 the best possible ratings. Questions: 1. What is your overall evaluation of the meeting? 2. Did the meeting provide adequate time to discuss the issues listed in the

agenda? 3. Was the presentation/discussion during the meeting useful? 4. How do you evaluate the advice/guideline received for the preparation of your

presentation? 5. Did the concept note adequately provide you with details of the meeting? 6. Was the annotated agenda useful in guiding the presentation/discussion? 7. Was the meeting equipped with adequate facilities for smooth conduct of the

meeting? 8. Did the meeting provide appropriate documentation as background

information? (Please indicate below whether additional material could be useful)?

9. Is the reoriented network meeting approach helpful to the NOU? 10. Is the reoriented network meeting approach useful for bilateral/IAs? Statistic Results of Evaluation: Questions

1 Poor 2-Average 3-Good 4-Very Good 5- Excellent

1 1111 111111111 2 1 111 1111 11111 3 1111 111111111 4 1111111 111111 5 11 111111 11111 6 111111 1111111 7 1 1111 111111111 8 1111111 111111 9 1 11111 11111 10 1111111 111111 Summary Results of Evaluation

- The meeting was well organized, with good concept note, annotated agenda, and documentation.

- The oriented network meeting approach was very effective, both to the NOUs and the bilateral agencies/IAs.

- The time was not enough to for the participants to discuss some issues in depth.

- Such small group meeting needs to be organized once/twice annually on topics like the recovery/recyling/reclamation and disposal of unwanted refrigerant, retrofits and demonstration projects.

- Important that MLF Secretariat participation.



M E E T IN G E V A L U A T IO N

0123456789

1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0Q U E S T IO N S

PAR

TIC

IPA

NTS

1 -P o o r 2 -A ve ra g e 3 -G o o d 4 -V e ry G o o d 5 -E xc e lle n t
