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The 27th Nile-TAC meeting ends in Entebbe-Key decisions from the meeting

The 27th meeting of the Nile Technical Advisory Committee (Nile-TAC) ended 16th October 2008 in Entebbe.

Among key decisions taken were the following:

Proposed Institutional Design Studies: ToR for Key Studies
The Nile-TAC endorsed the objective and scope of the three studies based on the key institutional issues in the NBI. The three studies are; Diagnostic study of existing transitional arrangements; Diagnostic study of international River Based Organizations, as well as the Regional collaboration and synergy study.

Accordingly, Nile-SEC was mandated to develop and circulate for comments the detailed ToR to Nile-TAC before approval by the Sub Committee.

Nile Basin Sustainability Framework and contribution of SVP
It was recommended that Nile-SEC continues to develop the sustainability framework concept under the Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP) and to keep the Nile-TAC updated on the progress.

SVP Closing/ UNOPS MSA
In view of the closing of the Shared Vision Projects (SVP), Nile-TAC approved the extension of UNOPS Management Support Service (MSA) up to 31 October 2010. The meeting also approved the principles and priorities for assets transfer of the closing projects and agreed that for continuity of activities, retaining of assets in the host institutions be considered as a priority.

Preparation for 6th Nile Basin Trust Fund - Committee (NBTF – C) informal meeting

NBTF funds allocation was approved. In addition, the request for second phase of the Regional Power Trade project as recently endorsed by the Ministers of Energy was approved for presentation to the 6th informal NBTF C meeting.

 

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