Assessement of Capacity-building Needs for Biodiversity, Participation in CHM and Preparation of Second National Report

1.To support the Steering Committee to obtain national consensus on mechanisms to raise the national capacity to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation. 2. To assess key capacity building requirements identified by the NBSAP 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001. 4.To maintain participation in the CHM