ASEAN-CANADA COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ON MARINE SCIENCE - PHASE-II (CPMS-II) - ALL PHASES OF THE PROJECT CYCLE

A comprehensive review is made of all phases of the project cycle unde rtaken by the ASEAN-Canada Cooperative Programme on Marine Science - P hase It (CPMS-II), encompassing project identification, planning, form ulation and appraisal, organization, project implementation, monitorin g and evaluation. Besides documenting the significant achievements mad e during the various phases of the project cycle, the review also prov ides detailed analyses of the main factors for success of the CPMS-II, which is regarded as one of the major collaborative programmes carrie d out in ASEAN countries with the goal of supporting the regional effo rt of ASEAN countries to cooperatively optimize marine resource-based benefits in a manner that ensures the integrity of the resource base a nd promotes human health protection. Several recommendations are given pertaining to commitment and quality of technical assistance, effecti ve role of organization components, project management, and the need a s well as the specific areas for continued cooperation in the field of marine science and environmental management particularly in ASEAN.