One of SEA START RC's key programmes is to implement the UNEP/GEF International Waters IW:LEARN project. Initiated in 2004, this project promotes experience sharing and learning among GEF International Waters projects and partners worldwide.

SEA START's role is to support the data and information sharing component of the project (in collaboration with UNEP/DEWA Nairobi office) focusing on:

1. Project management

2. Development and management of the GEF IW project portal - www.iwlearn.net - which serves as the knowledge base for GEF IW:LEARN and contains an extensive collection of resources, experiences, and materials for the portfolio.

3. Design and implementation of content management systems using Plone opensource software

4. Regional IT capacity building workshops for GEF projects and partners

 

5. Implementation of WebGIS using GeoNetwork opensource (a combined metadata catalogue, GIS viewer and search discovery tool)

 

6. Outreach including publishing of monthly newsletter (IW:LEARN E-Bulletin) to over 1000 water resource practitioners worldwide.

 

SEA START RC PROJECT STAFF

 

Ms. Khristine Custodio

Project Manager / ICT Specialist

 

Mr. Christian Ledermann

IT Specialist

 

Mr. Jean Jordaan

IT Specialist/Consultant

 

Ms. Taya Santives

Web Developer

 

Ms. Montakan Chimmuang

Administrative/Communications Officer