Phase I of the project will assess problems arising in the field of international trade and environment in Lusophone countries, as well as identify capacity building/training needs and possible solutions to the existing problems will be identified. Two project components will be prepared: one national component for Mozambique, and one regional component for three Lusophone countries (Mozambique, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe). It is expected that Mozambique will play a lead role in the regional component. UNCTAD's ongoing technical cooperation programme on Trade, Environment and Development and the pedagogic and didactic potential that UNCTAD's TRAINFORTRADE programme may provide for Lusophone countries constitute a solid basis for the effective backstopping of this project. A detailed plan of action and project document will be prepared, for the implementation of the Phase II (starting in early 2000), which will contain the two components described above.

National Component for Mozambique

Phase I -

• To identify the capacity building and training needs for Mozambique in the field of international trade and environment
• To build capacities for policy making and coordination in the area of trade, environment and development in key Government ministries
• To strengthen Mozambique's capacity to participate in relevant international discussions on trade and environment foreseen during the WTO Millennium Round, UNCTAD X and CSD-2000.

Phase II -

On a preliminary basis, it has been agreed that technical co-operation activities should in the long run aim at:

• Promoting dialogue and co-ordination at the national level, with a view to raising awareness, promoting the integration of trade, environment and development, and strengthening capacities to deal with trade and environment issues
• Supporting the effective participation of Mozambique in international trade and international environmental deliberations and negotiations
• Strengthening of research capacities through the promotion of studies to be carried out by national research teams
• Identifying new trading opportunities The project will produce studies, organize policy dialogues as well as provide intensive training (TRAINFORTRADE )

In addition, it is envisaged to hold three major meetings, as follows:

• An intensive training workshop in Geneva for approximately 8 persons from Mozambique, consisting of staff from MICOA, MICTUR and MAP (two staff members from each ministry) as well as representatives from the civil society.
• A large national seminar on trade and sustainable development involving relevant government and civil society sectors (for approximately 50 people).
• A seminar to be held in a province (either in Zambesia or Nampula).

Regional component for Lusophone: Mozambique, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe

Phase I -

Objective: To identify the problems encountered in Mozambique, Cape Verte and Sao Tome and Principe in the field of international trade and environment, and to seek, in particular through an adapted training programme, to design a plan of action to enhance the conditions of development of international trade in these countries.

Note: Considering that Mozambique's economic situation has already largely been examined, only those analyses relating to training and distance learning will be carried out for that country.

Phase II -

The objective of the project's Phase II of the programme (which will precisely be defined after the assessment of training needs), is to respond to the needs of the international trade sector in the field of environment, through training in particular. This training will allow staff and personnel from the various administrations as well as companies and entreprises concerned to "recycle" themselves, to acquire the knowledge necessary for optimizing international trade. According to the problems and target population identified, this will involve:

1. the implementation of training for international trade and environment capacities in Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe, introducing a training methodology largely relying upon the training of trainers

2. proposing a plan for the training of trainers

3. defining the training for international trade and environment programmes necessary for the target population

4. identifying the complementary pedagogic equipment necessary for the training of international trade staff, officials in charge of environment issues, and for the development of distance learning facilities

5. regular adaptation and delivery of the course and pedagogic material developed by the TRAINFORTRADE programme

6. participation in the international exchange and cooperation network developed in the context of the TRAINFORTRADE programme

7. definition and implementation of a technical support programme for improving the management of environmental issues and international trade modalities.

Phase I -

Activity 1: An intensive two-day workshop, with the participation of around 15 persons to prepare a programme of action as well as a detailed project proposal. The workshop will be held on 5 and 6 October 1999. Participants will be drawn from MICOA, MICTOR, MAP and associated institutions, the business community, academia and NGOs, as well as UNCTAD, UNEP and ICTSD. UNDP and bilateral donors in Mozambique would also be invited to participate.

Activity 2: An UNCTAD consultant (Mr. Lucas Assuncao, ICTSD) will prepare a background note on Trade, Environment and Development in lusophone countries in Africa (based on a preliminary study prepared by UNCTAD as well as information and analysis collected in the mission) as well as a powerpoint presentation (both in Portuguese). The consultant will work closely with the TRAINFORTRADE programme to define a training capacity building programme in the field of trade and environment specially adapted for Mozambique.

Activity 3: UNCTAD/UNEP/ICTSD, MICOA, MICTUR and MAP will prepare notes for discussion in the workshop. All notes will be in Portuguese. The workshop will thus result in the definition of a long-term programme for Mozambique, to be managed by UNCTAD. The commitments of the different parties to the project (Mozambique, UNCTAD) and donors will also be defined.

Phase II -
(See Objectives above, which also describes activities under Phase II)

Regional component for Lusophone: Mozambique, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe

Phase I -

Activity 1: A short UNCTAD mission (one week in each country) will take place in these countries, in order to examine with national authorities all aspects related to the definition of a plan for developing international trade in the field of environment, closely associating a particularly adapted capacity building programme in that field.

This involves:

1. Identifying the services that could be provided by the countries in the context of long-term development

2. Analyzing each country's international trade and environmental situation, and identify possible problems and their potential solutions, particularly in the field of human resources development

3. Identifying each country's training potential in the field of international trade, in particular their capacity to respond to the national training needs of actors in the field of international trade and the environment

4. Identifying each country's potential for distance learning networks, including their capacity to deliver the specially adapted TRAINFORTRADE distance learning programme

5. Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing training institutions and distance learning networks capable of responding to the needs identified

6. Proposing a plan for the training of trainers, adapted for the national experts, teachers and instructors that will be selected for the project, as well as the complementary modern pedagogic equipment

7. Proposing a training programme intended for actors of the international trade sector in charge of environmental matters of the countries concerned

8. Examining the financial implications deriving from the implementation of this programme

9. Examining the modalities of cooperation between the three countries in the field of training. Phase II of the project will be prepared - that is, a plan of action in the field of international trade that best responds to the present situation, to the current needs of the sector, as well as the cooperation scheme in the context of TRAINFORTRADE's worldwide programme. The propositions will integrate post-training follow-up actions, and support in the technical fields of trade and environment. This will allow for a clear and objective assessment of the impact of the training actions undertaken. A project document will be prepared for national authorities, stating the objectives, results, activities and budget of the support project (Phase II).

Activity 2: A meeting with the people in charge of the international trade and environment sectors of the three countries concerned will be organized, jointly with UNCTAD, in order to:

1. Examine the conclusions of the UNCTAD mission and the main propositions

2. Define the recommendations and regional plan of action to be implemented in the field of training for international trade and environment. The plan of action will identify, particularly, the different commitments of each party to the project.

Phase II -
(See Objectives above, which also describes activities under Phase II)