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5 Scope and context
While the Final Report places emphasis on the detailed
work programme outlined under the PCA, the review of
programme implementation also summarizes some of the
work undertaken by GRID-Arendal beyond that Agreement
(for example in relation to activities implemented under the
Polar and Cryosphere Programme). This is done to show the
close integration within and across the programme areas
and the co-benefits that derive from sharing skills, partners
and expertise between projects. However, the outcomes and
impacts that are highlighted in the chapters below can all be
ascribed to projects funded by MoFA.
In 2010 GRID-Arendal implemented its work programme
according to the three focal areas discussed above.
For the revised 2011 Work Programme, however,
Environmental Assessments and Information was
subdivided into (i) Capacity Building and Assessments,
and (ii) Communications and Outreach. While the Final
Report reflects this functional division, it should be
noted that the ‘cross support’ provided by Communications
and Outreach (e.g. cartography, layout, publication
support, digital integration, and web development)
are intricately related to the operations of the other
three units. Therefore, the contributions to GRID-
Arendal’s strategic objectives made by the unit are to a
significant extent reflected in the activities of the
other units and, consequently, in the narrative of
this report.
6 Methodology and structure
In an effort to illuminate the connection between
planned activities and their associated results
and achievements – and to reduce duplication of
information – the
report
unites
implementation
description and results assessment in chapters 7
through 9, as they relate to the four focus areas – Marine,
Polar & Cryosphere, Environmental Assessments
& Information, and Communication & Outreach.
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Within each of these, a narrative for major projects or
programmes that covers both implementation and, where
possible, results are provided. Discussion of results is
easily identified in the narrative by blue text.
The second chapter summarises the status of
implementation, delivery and results of the Work
Programme carried out under the PCA. Chapter 10 presents
comprehensive financial information for the biennium
period. The report concludes by summarizing some of the
key considerations for programme management including
deviations from, and adjustments to the programme,
problems and risks encountered, Work Programme
efficiency and effectiveness and, last but not least, insight
into lessons learned. The gender dimension is addressed
in the report through discussion of individual interventions
where relevant, rather than as a ‘stand-alone’ segment.
Annex 1 provides further details of 2011 activities, outputs
and indicators under specific parts of the programme. A
global map on the distribution of activities under the UNEP
Shelf Programme is contained in Annex 2. Annex 3 presents
a letter from the auditors regarding GRID-Arendal finances,
while Annex 4 provides a complete list of the publications
produced in 2011. Implementation, outcomes and impact
of GRID-Arendal’s Programme of Work 2010-2011.
4. In contrast to the 2010 Progress Report, which had separate chapters
for implementation and results, respectively.