The data collection network of KTM, currently limited to its institutions, is to be extended to include 'local governments and central government agencies performing environmental protection tasks" (cited form Article 50 of the new Environmental Law). A more detailed definition of the data and the institutions involved is yet to be determined by the government within a short time. Obviously, the data collected from these new sources will also be included in the database of the environmental data centre.
environmental information network. - Co-ordinate the training and the managerial and
technical assistance; responsible for periodical reporting to the donor. - Ensure compatibility of the Hungarian network, the database and the meta-database with UNEP (EAP, GRID, GEMS), the EU (EEA, PHARE) and others. - Strengthen international communication
and co-operation.
Managerial and Technical Assistance - Assistance to the core institution in establishing
The activities described above should serve as a basis for the regular creation of state of the environment reports. Such reports should be prepared to inform the general public (group 6), and the management of the ministry (group 1). The biannual preparation of the report to inform the Parliament is also enforced by Article 41 of the Environmental Protection Law.
routines for project management and control, budgeting, accounting etc. - Design of an environmental information system which
is suitable for the main task: to provide environmental information to decision-makers in hungary. - Establishment of a GIS-based report on the state of
the environment in Hungary. Guidance on output production and reporting. - Sectoral competence to assist in case studies;
especially in the fields of digital base maps, of thematical maps and of environment and health.
5. IMPLEMENTATION AND PROPOSED ACTION
- Specification of hardware and softare for the core
institution with special emphasis on communication and compatibility with the GRID network.
Si Project Implementation
The project implementation will take place under UNEP/GRID supervision, in close cooperation with the Hungarian Government, with UNITAR (responsible training body), with the donor and with the responsible institutions for the managerial and technical assistance, and also with other international initiatives, namely under the umbrella of the EU (EEA, PHARE).
Training - Design and implement a training programme with
regular intetventions to ensure the successful and sustainable implementation of the project. - Assist the core unit at the Ministry of Environment in
organising an initial workshop, yearly workshops and a specific workshop on environmental health. - Practical organisation of the training. Both in-country
training in form of on-the-job-training and visits to and from Hungary.
Project Co-ordination and cooperation with UNEPIGRID This component of the project will include: - Administration of the foreign grant and supervision of the establishment of the Centre. - Advice on the organisational and institutional
framework and inter-sectoral co-operation in connection with the establishment of a national
5.2 ActIon
Preparation This phase involves steps necessary to ascertain that the project activities are carried out in a solid institutional framework. The following documents will have to be drafted:
Hungary Feasibility Study Report
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