Phase Two (September 2006 - May 2008) Development of a regional report based on the findings of the national assessments that will summarise common priority issues in the implementation of the Convention. The regional report will include a set of comprehensive recommendations for streamlining implementation efforts targeted to donors, governments and civil society organisations. The report will be a planning tool for investments towards sustainable development of the Carpathians. The regional report will be prepared by REC and EURAC experts. It will be published by the REC in English and will be distributed to governments, international organisations, donors, NGOs, and local authorities. Editing and publishing the Carpathian Convention Handbook in English and the languages of those Carpathian countries which are not EU member states (Romania, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine). The handbook will be distributed to relevant stakeholders. Organising in each country roll-out workshops in the national language(s) for local and regional authorities focusing on specific legal aspects of the Convention, based on the handbook. The REC and EURAC will develop the training materials and will deliver the training sessions together with national experts. REC country offices and a partner organisation in Ukraine will coordinate the preparations at the national level. It is expected that in each country a minimum of 20 people will be trained. Phase 2 budget: 271 450 EUR The progress registered under the project has been acclaimed by the ad hoc expert meeting of the Carpathian Convention, and the results of the first phase will be presented during the first Conference of Parties in December 2006.

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