CENN – MARCH 25, 2004 DAILY DIGEST
Table of Contents:
1. The Number of Oncological Diseases Increased in Ecologically Polluted
Tbilisi
2. NGO Leaders’ Retreat in Bakuriani. Summary of Proceedings
3. Iran-Armenia Gas Pipeline May Reach European Union
4. The Seventh International Training Program
5. The 2004 Intermountain GIS Conference
6. CENN Vacancy Announcement – Public Relations (PR) Specialist Position
1. THE NUMBER OF ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES INCREASED IN ECOLOGICALLY POLLUTED
TBILISI
Economical policies and reforms committee of the Tbilisi Municipality
together with the experts and the representatives of the NGO sector
signed agreement on collaboration.
David Ioseliani, the head of the committee stated on the meeting
dedicated to this issue, that in the capital of Georgia is quite serious
ecological situation caused by the low quality of oil products.
The 200 thousand automobiles per day circulating in the city cause the
serious ecological situation. The result of this is that the number of
oncological diseases, respirator and other kind of diseases has been
increased.
The providers of oil products attended the meeting they expressed their
willingessa nd readiness to import high quality oil products thought
mentioned that for this is needed development of relevant standards and
legislation basis.
Mr. Ioseliani declared that in the nearest future the municipality of
Tbilisi would develop drafts that would regulate import of oil products.
This project will be submitted to the new parliament.
Media News, March 23, 2004
2. NGO LEADERS’ RETREAT IN BAKURIANI. SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
On February 21-22, 2004 in Bakuriani the NGO Leaders’ Retreat. This
event was initiated by United States Agency for International
Development and organized by the Steering Committee of the Citizens
Advocate! Program with financial and organizational assistance of the
World Learning.
The goal of the Retreat was to develop strategic goals and objectives of
activities and further development of advocacy-oriented NGOs (NGOs) in
the new environment. The twenty-two participants of the Retreat
represented advocacy-oriented and think-tank NGOs, including four from
the regions (Gori, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Batumi). The Retreat did not aim to
reach consensus among the participants, but allowed participants to
articulate and validate different visions and points of view. This paper
summarizes the issues reviewed and opinions shared, and presents as much
as possible the range of ideas expressed; the editors have restricted
themselves to eliminating repetition and editing the style of the
discussions. Therefore, some opinions and ideas presented in the
document are contrary to each other and may not represent the opinions
of all participants. A detailed report of the Retreat will be published
in a form of a booklet at a later date.
Please see:
3. IRAN-ARMENIA GAS PIPELINE MAY REACH EUROPEAN UNION
The Iran-Armenia gas pipeline, the contract on construction of which
will be signed very soon, may be extended through Georgia to Ukraine and
further to European Union countries, reports Armenian Energy Minister
Armen Movsisyan. It is possible that the pipeline may be build from Iran
through Armenia and Georgia and further on the floor of the Black Sea to
Ukraine. The minister states, “After completion of the Blue Stream
project construction of long offshore gas pipelines is already not a
fantasy. Iran, Turkmenistan, and what is the most important, European
Union, want this. Europe plans to extend the gas pipeline with Iranian
and Turkmen gas crossing Armenia to its territory. But this is a matter
of serious and long negotiations that also influences other countries
that currently receive Russian gas.”
In 2002, the Kiev-based research institute VNIPItransgaz prepared a
business plan of the project of gas pipeline construction via the route
Iran-Armenia-Georgia-Ukraine-Europe with construction of 550 kilometers
of pipes on the floor of the Black Sea from the Georgian pot of Supsa to
Feodosia in the Crimea. The project was estimated at $5 billion. The gas
supplies were estimated at up to 60 billion cubic meters a year
including 10 billion cubic meters or Ukraine.
Source: Vremya Novostey
4. THE SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Medcoast Institute 2004 – Integrated Coastal Management in the
Mediterranean and the Black Sea – The Seventh International Training
Program 31 August – 14 September 2004 – Dalyan – the Aegean coast –
Turkey Medcoast Institute is a unique, well-established, and high
quality, international training program on integrated coastal management
(ICM). The curriculum is specially designed to address issues and
problems, which are particular to or significant for the Mediterranean
and the Black Sea countries. The program is carried out with a high
level of interaction between the participants and the faculty members.
The last date for submitting an application is 31 May 2004.
More details:
E-mail: [email protected]
5. THE 2004 INTERMOUNTAIN GIS CONFERENCE
April 19-23, 2004
The 2004 Intermountain GIS Conference, sponsored by the Montana GIS
Users Group and the Northern Rockies Chapter of URISA , will bring
participants together for an exciting week-long program centered in the
theme, “GIS — Tools of Discovery” linking the Bicentennial of the Lewis
and Clark Expedition to modern day geospatial technologies. Billings,
Montana is the host city for this year’s conference which will be held
April 19-23, 2004 at the Sheraton Hotel in the heart of downtown.
The gathering will feature a variety of presentations, pre and post
conference workshops and a keynote address on the mapping methods and
instruments used by Lewis and Clark from Ralph Ehrenberg, past director
of the Library of Congress Map Division. Former Wyoming Governor, Jim
Geringer, nationally acclaimed advocate of GIS technology and its
critical role in formulating and implementing sound public policy, will
also be a featured speaker. We look forward to seeing you at what
promises to be an exciting and informative conference.
More detailed information regarding this event is available on the
following address:
6. CENN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Public Relations (PR) SPECIALIST POSITION
Employer: CENN – Caucasus Environmental NGO Network
Post Title: PR Specialist
Deadline for Applications: April 8, 2004
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Duty station: Tbilisi
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CENN – Caucasus Environmental NGO Network, a non-governmental,
non-profit organization, is looking for a PR Specialist under the
framework of the project `Development of Local Capacities and Public
Awareness for Better Energy Governance’ developed by an NGO Coalition
(Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN), Green Alternative and
Eco-Vision) with the USAID financial support.
The project aims to increase the transparency and efficiency of
performance and consumption in the energy sector, through community
mobilization, confidence building, increase of public awareness and
citizens’ responsibilities over the resources’ use, creation of ESCAs
(Energy Services Consumers’ Association) at the grassroots level,
increase of public participation in the decision-making processes at all
levels and launching a nation-wide constructive dialog between all
stakeholders in the energy sector governance.
Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for:
§ Preparation of strategy for community mobilization;
§ Provision of training and permanent consultancy to mobilizers;
§ Assistance to the Project working group in preparation of the
materials for distribution among the public;
§ Drafting press releases and maintenance of the regular contact with
Mass Media;
Requirements:
§ Education: the candidates with university degree in social or
psychological science or any related fields will be preferred;
§ Similar working experience – previous experience of working in
community mobilization and understanding of NGO culture;
§ Good oral and writing skills and fluency in English and Georgian
languages;
§ Abilities and Skills: Demonstrable organizational, analytical,
communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills. Solid skills in
research (information collection), reporting and interpretation.
Computer literacy and organizational skills. Ability to develop
partnership with a wide range of organizations and the government;
§ Personal characteristics – patience, diplomacy, ability to listen to
others` opinions and respect toward colleagues, management skills,
open-minded, friendly, flexible, sense of responsibility and ability to
work independently.
Interested and qualified candidates please send resume (CV) and a cover
letter describing how you meet each of the above qualifications to Mr.
Levan Tavartkiladze, Project Manager of Development of Local Capacities
and Public Awareness for Better Energy Governance, via e-mail:
[email protected] till April 8, 2004.
No phone calls please.
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