× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Requests for International Assistance Tipo de documento Decision Número de referencia X.1-2 Fecha Dic 1, 1997 FuenteUNEP, InforMEA Estado Activo Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Tratado Convención para la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial, Cultural y Natural (Nov 23, 1972) Reunión 21e session du Comité Página web whc.unesco.org Resumen X.1 The Committee examined International Assistance requests submitted by States Parties and advisory bodies presented in Working Document WHC-97/CONF.208/12Rev. In accordance with paragraphs 91-117 of the Operational Guidelines, the Committee took decisions concerning International Assistance requests for natural and cultural heritage above US$ 30,000. X.2 The Committee's decisions and comments concerning International Assistance requests for natural and cultural heritage have been summarized in the following tables. NATURAL HERITAGE 1. Training India Meeting of Regional Training Centres and Selected Academic/ Training Institutions for Curricula and Training Materials Development, Wildlife Institute of India 41,000. 30,000. The Committee requested the State Party to consider bearing the costs of the participation of Indian natural World Heritage site managers and specialists. Sub-total: Training 41,000. 30,000. 2. Technical Co-operation India Strengthening Protection of the Kaziranga National Park 50,000. 50,000. The Committee approved an amount of US$ 50,000. for this project for 1998 to enable the construction of 10 guard camps (US$ 25,000.) 5 highland wildlife shelters (US$ 21,000.) and audio-visual equipment for the Park interpretation Centre at Kohara (US$ 4,000.). With reference to Article 22(d) of the Conven- tion, the Delegate of Thailand disassociated himself from this decision. Niger Purchase of equipment for W National Park 75,000. 50,000. After discussion of an intervention by the Delegate of Thailand, whether Article 22(d) of the Convention would exclude the construction of houses and guard posts, the Committee requested the World Heritage Centre, UNESCO equipment unit and the State Party to purchase the equipment through competitive bidding and in the most cost effective manner. The Committee decided that the funds should not be used for construction purposes and maintenance of vehicles and requested the State Party to co-operate with the Centre and to submit to the 22nd session of the Bureau, a progress report on project implementation. Sub-total: Technical Co-operation 125,000. 100,000. 3. Emergency Assistance Democratic Republic of Congo Purchase of Vehicles for four World Heritage Sites 88,400. 45,000. The Committee approved, as a first step, US$ 45,000. for 2 vehicles for any 2 of the 4 sites under consideration and requested the State Party to co-operate with the World Heritage Centre to submit a progress report on project implementation to the Bureau's 22nd session. In addition, the Committee requested the World Heritage Centre to co-operate with conservation NGO's to ensure the safe delivery and proper use and maintenance of the vehicles. India Contribution towards the Implementation of an Emergency Rehabilitation Plan for Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 160,000. 90,000. The Committee approved a sum of of US$ 90,000. to cover the cost of 2 wooden fibre boats (US$ 5,000.), purchase of 400 patrolling gear (US$ 15,000.) and construction of buildings within the site (US$ 70,000.) With reference to Article 22(d) of the Convention, the Delegate of Thailand disassociated himself from this decision. Sub-total: Emergency 248,400. 135,000. Total: Natural Heritage 414,400. 265,000. CULTURAL HERITAGE 1. Training Austria Training course for the Examination and Conservation of Architectural Surfaces 35,000. 35,000. A Delegate questioned whether or not requests from developed countries should be submitted, considering the limited resources of the World Heritage Fund. He furthermore, requested that participants for this course should include those from the developing countries. ICCROM clarified that this training activity would mostly address participants from Central and Eastern Europe, where conservation of architectural surfaces is particularly necessary, but where the countries faced difficulties in addressing this issue. Brazil Inter-regional Postgraduate Course in the Conservation of Monuments and the rehabilitation of Historic Cities (CECRE) 50,000. 50,000. Ghana Ashanti Traditional Buildings 47,000. 47,000. The Committee requested the State Party to clarify the target audience of this training activity while developing its programme. ICCROM Development of a training strategy and procedural framework 50,000. 40,000. The Committee approved a sum of US$ 40,000 to finance the expert meeting to refine the Overall Strategy and for the survey of Latin America Development Strategy. Sub-total: Training 182,000. 172,000. 2. Technical Co-operation Mexico Special course on the World Heritage Convention for Latin America and the Caribbean 30,000. 30,000. Vietnam Revision of urban planning regulations of the Complex of Hué 35,000. 35,000. Zimbabwe Preparation of a conservation plan for Khami Ruins National Monuments 76,900. 36,900. Sub-total: Technical Co-operation 141,900. 101,900. 3. Emergency Assistance Albania Butrinti 47,000. 100,000. The Committee allocated an amount of US$ 100,000. as emergency assistance, of which US$ 47,000. is for the implementation of immediate actions, as requested. The remaining funds are to be allocated, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Committee, for the development and implementation of the programme of corrective measures. Sub-total: Emergency 47,000. 100,000. Total: Cultural Heritage 370,900. 373,900.