Enhancing Capacity Building in the EAtHC Region
This content explores the implementation and assessment of capacity building strategies in the EAtHC region, focusing on hydrographic capacities, involvement of states, and recommendations for a more effective approach. Challenges and progress in enhancing capabilities are discussed, along with specific actions taken by coastal states towards improving their hydrographic services.
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IHO CAPACITY BUILDING SUB-COMMITTEE CBSC-16 Towards a new implementation of the CB strategy in the EAtHC region and a strengthened involvement of the IHO GOA, India, 30 May 1 June 2018
EAtHC CB overview 24 coastal states within the region (+2) Only 6 are IHO member / Only 3 of wich within the WCA sub-region Cameroon, France, Morocco, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain. 9 associate Members Benin, Cabo Verde, Congo, C te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, Togo. 9 observers: Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, S o Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, + UK & USA.
EAtHC CB overall assessment Results of CB actions in the WCA sub-region over the past 15 years remain limited: Only 1 state joined IHO since 2002: Cameroon (2012) Involvement of WCA coastal states within the commission / IHO remains week
EAtHC CB overall assessment Awareness has increased, including at a high political level, but slow progress are noted in hydrographic capacities Only 3 states created NHC : Senegal (2004), Togo (2008) and Ghana (2008) MSI capacity: none of the coastal states fulfils independently its national obligation in a sustainable manner Surveying capacity: existing capacities remain limited to harbours Most WCA coastal states remain unable to provide on their own hydrographic services
EAtHC CB overall assessment Implementation of the CB strategy in the EAtHC region over the last 15 years is based on an Hydrographic centric approach either through Country focused actions (TV) Thematic focused actions (workshops, trainings) Regional holistic approach (HydroMAOC study)
Recommendations Towards a usage centric approach Limit conventional targeted CB actions A. Limited to high effort to effect ratio & high chance of concrete results Promote hydrographic components in broader marine projects or more specifically oriented to non-navigational safety applications B. Transfer of resources Dedicated hydrographic projects are very unlikely to be funded Integrate hydrographic components into a larger maritime / environmental / climate development programme.
Recommendations Strengthen IHO s involvement in the implementation of the CB strategy within the EAtHC region C. CB implementation relies mainly on the commitment of a few European HSs, with limited resources Human resources currently allocated appear to be limited in relation to the scale of the task and need to be reinforced Dedicated post within the IHO secretariat to lead capacity development in the EAtHC region In-depth long term relations with WCA coastal states Greater visibility of IHO s involvement in CB Better coordination with other international bodies (IMO, IOC & IALA) and regional bodies & strategies
The CBSC is invited to Endorse the overall assessment of the results of CB actions in the sub-region over the past 15 years Advise on the recommendations A and B for possible adoption by EAtHC at its next conference Take into consideration the request for the creation of a dedicated post within the Secretariat of the IHO for capacity building in the EAtHC 1. 2. 3.
