I'm pleased to inform you that the International
POPs Elimination Project (IPEP) officially started in May and the
process of selecting NGOs to participate in the execution of the project in
different countries is almost completed. We had difficulties with South African
NGOs/CSOs but hope you are ready to work and catch up with other countries
in the Anglophone Africa Region.
This is a two years project, conceived by the
International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN)'s mission to facilitate effective
involvement by its participating organizations in local, national and
international activities to promote the elimination of POPs (Persistent Organic
Pollutants) and other persistent toxic substances. The project will support NGOs
in selected countries (developing and countries in transition) to
contribute to country preparations for the implementation of the Stockholm
convention on POPs. The project will support preparation of various types
of documents and other activities in a prescribed format and
time.
The countries to participate in the project have
been grouped into eight regions where there will be one coordinating NGO as a
Regional Hub. AGENDA for Environment and
Responsible Development (AGENDA) in Tanzania has been selected the
Regional Hub for the Anglophone Africa. About six countries have been
selected in the region to participate in the project. For all
regions, only NGOs (about four per country) that will demonstrate their capacity
and experience in chemical safety issues, preferably POPs will be selected.
Since the project will involve regular communication and weekly reporting on the
progress, reliable communication is a necessity.
Countries selected in the region are Tanzania,
Kenya, Uganda, Indian Ocean Islands (regarded as one country), South
Africa and Nigeria. However, selection with Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda is
completed and proposals have been developed. We would like to have about
four active NGOs/CSOs in South Africa working on chemicals management,
preferably POPs to involve them in the project.
There are four reports to be produced, of which we would wish
each NGO/CSO work on one report. They are:
1. POPs Country situation report
2. POPs Policy brief report
3. Hotspots reports with two
reports
a) POPs Hotspot report
for a contaminated site
b) POPs Hotspot report
for pattern of practices
AGENDA being the Regional Hub would
invite the organizations to submit their intent to
participate, describing their involvement on chemical related issues,
contact details and person, office hours etc. and if they are still
interested to continue working on chemical safety. Please also indicate legal
status of the organization and their linkage to any chemical related
national and/or international network. We would also appreciate if you could
point the report area you would like to work on.
Attached herewith please find the IPEP Overview, Project Guidance Document
and the Four Report formats for your reference.
We would appreciate receiving your response at the
earliest time. Should you need more information please contact the
undersigned.
Regards,
Silvani Mng'anya
Hub Coordinator
=====================================
AGENDA
Tanzania Bureau of
Standards (TBS) Building
Ubungo Area
P.O. Box 77266
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Tel: +255-(0)22-2450 213
Fax: +255-(0)22-2450 836
E-mail:
agenda@raha.com
======================================