While funded as a separate project, TA activities were well integrated into the overall project, resulting in effective guidance being provided in achieving project outputs. Consultants served as lead resource persons and technical support in (i) various training activities, (ii) completion of IEM strategies and action plans, (iii) formulation and revision of 33 local laws and regulations, and (iv) implementation of 18 pilot sites. The TA played a catalytic role in strengthening interagency and multisector cooperation and collaboration for IEM, including the collection and sharing of IEM-related data and information among policy decision makers, legislators, planners, private sector, and communities. This reiterates the importance of effectively timing TA interventions when supporting investment projects so as to derive best value addition.
Capacity Building to Combat Land Degradation Project