Data and Information Management Theme
(Extraction from the CEP Institutional Arrangements)

Full access to high quality, up-to-date Caspian Environment Programme (CEP) data and information, including the TDA, is essential to multi-sectoral participation in a cooperative regional program and to decision-making at the national and regional levels. A comprehensive database and information management system will serve as a repository for relevant, available data, act as the technically sound basis for rational decision-making, and serve as a source of information and education for specialists, administrators, educators, and the general public.

Raw data may remain at the level of the scientist, institute, or Caspian Regional Thematic Center (CRTC), and not necessarily be part of the Regional database. However, secondary data derived from the raw data, produced by the CRTCs, will be part of the Regional database, and will be accessed by the Data and Information Management Theme.

Information exchange diagram for CEP

In general, the DIM will include:

• Meta databases, listing scientists/experts, institutes, programs/projects, information on the data sets, events, and Caspian Bibliography

• Data base of secondary information, including data summaries, maps, and graphics

• Database of raw data

• GIS

The Data and Information Management theme is currently located within the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) in Baku. A Work Plan has been developed for implementation of this theme, which is under the management of the Scientific Liaison and Information Management Officer at the PCU. This component is designed to develop important standalone and Web-based regional information management tools for the decision-making and public awareness process. It will include preparation of a Caspian Information System, regional environmental Internet node and comprehensive bibliography. Special attention will be drawn to the development of a Data Base Management Systems and Geographic Information System. Specialized workshops and training programs will be organized within this component. This component will enhance capacity of decision-makers to develop, implement, and monitor the Strategic Action Plan and National Caspian Action Plans.

More specifically the objectives of Data and Information component are:

• Develop a strong regional mechanism for data and information sharing.

• Develop a comprehensive Information System on institutional capacities and human resources in the Caspian region

• Help the CRTCs to develop a standard data base approach in their area of competency

• Develop the Caspian Data Base Management System based on data and information provided by the CRTCs

• Develop a Caspian Geographic Information System using historical and current data and information gathered by the CRTCs during the implementation of CEP

• Develop and maintain the CEP Home Page on the WWW

• Organize and conduct working groups and training

• Develop relevant regional recommendations, guidance, and strategy within area of competency

• Contribute to the development of the TDA

• Assist in development and implementation of the National Caspian Action Plans (NCAP) and Action Plan (SAP)

• Network with national and international institutions and specialists in respective focal area

• Cooperate with other Regional Themes

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