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APPENDIX E

UNSCHEDULED SESSIONS APPROVED AND APPROVED SESSIONS CANCELLED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1988 AND 1 OCTOBER 1989

PART I

UNSCHEDULED SESSIONS APPROVED

sub-Programme

Session No.

Title of Session

Estimated Cost $

Art. of Const, and Category

Attendance

2.1.1.5

AGL 812

Expert Consultation on Water, Soil &

Management in Relation to Marginal

Quality Water Use

- Basic documents for the preparation of guidelines envisaged in the Programme of Work and Budget required review by experts before finalization and issuance

500

VI–4 (3)

Individuals in Personal Capacity

2.1.1.7

RAFR 901

Workshop on Technical Cooperation Network on Biogas in Africa - Priority area selected as follow-up to Seminar on Technical Cooperation Network

1 000

(4)

Selected Individuals

2.1.2.1

AGP 803-4

Working Group of the FAO Commission on Plant Genetic Resources - Recommended by the 95th Session of Council, June 1989

18 300 the

VI–1 (1)

Members of Working Group

2.1.2.4

AGP 713-30

FAO Desert Locust Control Committee - Pattern of sessions changed from

biennial to annual due to the

return of the plague

27 900

VI–2 (1)

Selected MNs

2.1.2.4

AGP 806

Technical Consultation among

Regional Plant Protection

Organizations

–Follow-up to GATT Uruguay Round to hold preliminary discussions among regional organizations established within the framework to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), prior to a global meeting during the FAO Conference

1 500

VI–5 (2)

Int. Organizations

2.1.2.6

AGS 807

Expert Consultation on Small Rural

Enterprises in Africa

–To bring together the work carried out over the years in different Services in order to come up with a programme of TCDC activities for promoting viable rural enterprises

2 000

VI–4 (3)

Individuals in Personal Capacity

2.1.2.7

RAFR 903

TCDC Workshop on Pesticide Management –To promote the implementation of the International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides

21 100

(4)

Selected Individuals

2.1.3.3

AGA 813

Expert Consultation on FAO Programmes for 15 600 Preservation of Animal Genetic Resources - Recommended by the 10th Session of the

Committee on Agriculture,

April-May 1989

VI-4 (3)

Individuals in personal capacity

2.1.4.1

AGR 904

Regional Research Management

Training Course

- Forms part of a series of training courses on research management. Proposed in view of the interest shown by institutions like IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture), ISNAR (International Service for National Agricultural Research), and the offer by INIA (Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agrícolas) to host the Course

2 500

(4)

Selected Individuals

2.1.5.2

ESH 702– 10

Special Session of the FAO/ECE Working Party on Agrarian Structure and Farm Rationalization - Commemoration of the tenth anniversary of WCARRD

12 000

VI–1 (2)

MNs in Region

2.1.5.2

ESH 803

Government Consultation for the Near East the Follow–up to WCARRD - Commemoration of the tenth anniversary of WCARRD

30 500

VI–5 (2)

MNs in Region

2.1.5.7

GII 901

Workshop on the Use of Video

for Agricultural Information,

Training and Extension

- Requested by governments in the •Near East region for assistance in the use of video to support agricultural information, training and extension programmes

3 800

(4)

Selected Individuals

2.1.5.7

RAFR 805

Expert Consultation on Regional Technical Cooperation Network for Local People's Organizations - Follow-up to a Seminar on Technical Cooperation Networks, in view of the interest shown by NGOs in the region, particularly IRED (Development Innovations and Networks) and ICA (International Cooperative Alliance)

1 500

VI–4 (3)

Individuals in Personal Capacity

2.1.6.3

CX 730–4

Codex Committee on Residues of

Veterinary Drugs in Food

– Requested by the Third Session

of the Committee held in October -

November 1988

NIL

VI-1 (1)

MNs of FAO and WHO

2.1.8.4

ESC 801

Ad Hoc Consultation with FSAS Donors - Requested by the major contributors to the FSAS for the purpose of discussing progress in implementing the expanded mandate of thge FSAS decided upon by the 1987 Conference

3 500

VI–5 (2)

Selected MNs

2.1.8.4

ESC 801-2

Ad Hoc Consultation with FSAS Donors - Requested by FSAS donors during the Ad Hoc Consultation held in February 1989 for the purpose of discussing operational and funding arrangements for implementing the expanded mandate of the FSAS

3 300

VI–5 (2)

Selected MNs

2.2.3.2

FI 754–1

Working Party Artificial Reefs on

Mariculture

– Recommended by the Nineteenth

Session of GFCM held in February -

March 1989

13 800

XIV (3)

Selected MNs

2.2.3.2

FI 788

EIFAC Working Party on Stocking 1 500

- Recommended by the 15th Session of the European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission, May–June 1988

VI–1

(3)

Members of the Committee

2.2.3.2

FI 828

Ad Hoc Working Group to Review the Structure, Functions and Responsibilities of the IPFC South China Sea Committee - Recommended by the Sixth Session of the IPFC Committee for the Development and Managament of Fisheries in the South China Sea, December 1988)

300

VI–5

(1)

Selected MNs

2.2.3.2

FI 829

Government Consultation to Review the Structure, Functions and Responsibilities of CECAF - Recommended by the 11th Session of

the Committee for the Eastern Central

Atlantic, December 1988

300

VI–5

(1)

Members of the Committee

PART II APPROVED SESSIONS CANCELLED

Sub-Programme

Session No.

Title of Session

Estimated Cost $

Reason for Cancellation

2.1.1.1

AGL 803

Expert Consultation on Discussion of Case Studies in Land Use Planning

500

Postponed to the next biennium since delays in finalization of prerequisite land use planning guidelines would not allow timely testing in case studies

2.1.1.2

AGL 707–11

Commission on Fertilizers

36 600

Programme adjustments

2.1.1.4

AGL 807

Expert Consultation on Small and Medium Water Pumping Stations

18 700

Programme adjustments

2.1.1.5

AGL 801

Expert Consultation on Developing Soil Conservation Strategy for Africa

11 100

Postponed to the next biennium since preparatory work for the documentation could not be completed

2.1.1.7

REUR 816

Expert Consultation on Perspectives of Biotechnologies in Agricultural Production

9 200

Programme adjustments

2.1.2.4

AGP 724-3

Panel of Experts on Improved Weed Management

1 500

Programme adjustments

2.1.2.5

AGS 802

Expert Consultation on Development

of Manpower in Agricultural Engineering

for Developing Countries

2 400

Programme adjustments

2.1.2.7

RAPA 902

Regional Workshop on Hybrid Rice

4 000

Cancelled at the request of the host government

2.1.3.2

AGA 705

Session of the Research Group of the Standing Technical Committee

NIL

Recommended by the 28th Session of the European Commission for the Control of Foot–and–Mouth Disease, May 1989

2.1.3.2

RAFR 804

Expert Consultation on Integrated Tsetse Control

24 500

Cancelled as activities were dealt with by the Panel of Experts on Ecological/ Technical Aspects of the Programme for the Control of African Animal Trypanosomiasis

2.1.3.4

AGA 801

Expert Consultation on the Technology of Indigenous Milk Products in Developing Countries

1 000

The preparatory work for this Consultation showed that the problem required additional information and interaction with participating -developing countries. Work being pursued.

2.1.3.7

REUR 813

Consultation of the European Cooperative Research Network on Sheep and Goat Production

8 000

Postponed to the next biennium at the request of the Coordinator and Liaison Officers of the Research Network

2.1.4.1

AGR 902

Training Course on Agricultural Research Management for RNEA Countries

NIL

Programme adjustments

2.1.4.1

AGR 903

Training Course on Agricultural Research Management for Anglophone Africa

NIL

Programme adjustments

2.1.4.2

AGE 802

FAO/IAEA International Symposium on the Use of Stable Isotopes in Plant Nutrition, Soil Fertility and Environmental Studies

30 000

Cancelled at request of IAEA

2.1.4.2

AGE 905

FAO/IAEA Inter-Regional Seminar on the Bioconversion of Agricultural Residues using Nuclear Techniques

10 000

Postponed to the next biennium at request of IAEA

2.1.4.3

GIL 801-5

Technical Consultation of CARIS Participating Centres

16 500

Programme adjustments

2.1.4.4

AGR 901–7

FRG/FAO International Remote Sensing Course

1 000

Cancelled since the institution with which it was organized has suspended its training activities on remote sensing

2.1.4.4

AGR 912

Twelfth FAO/UNDRO/WMO/ESA International Training Course on Remote Sensing Applications

1 000

Cancelled since extra-budgetary funding did not materialize

2.1.4.7

REUR 812

Fourth Consultation of CNRE

9 200

Consultation no longer required since the

Cooperative Research Network on Energy will

terminate its activities before 1990

2.1.5.7

RAPA 816

Regional Expert Consultation on the Role of Cooperatives in Promoting Agricultural Production

4 000

Programme adjustments

2.1.5.7

RAPA 819

Regional Expert Consultation on Policies and Programmes Relating to Agricultural Credit and Banking

4 000

Programme adjustments

2.1.5.7

REUR 809

Technical Consultation on the Establishment of a Socio-economic Network

9 000

Merged with the Technical Consultation on Research in Agricultural Economics and Policy in Europe (REUR 811)

2.1.5.7

REUR 901

Workshop on Extension Programme Planning of the International Summer School

NIL

Recommended by the Board of the Working Party on Women and the Agricultural Family in Rural Development owing to change in programme priorities

2.1.6.1

RAFR 702–5

Joint FA0/WH0/0AU Regional Food and Nutrition Commission for Africa

26 000

Cancelled due to lack of completion of preparations by Organizations concerned

2.1.7.4

ESS 704-20

FAO/ECE/CES Study Group on Food and Agricultural Statistics

NIL

Postponed to the next biennium as a consequence of the postponement of its 19th session from 1988 to 1989

2.1.7.4

ESS 705-3

FAO/IASI Working Group on Agricultural Statistics

10 000

Postponed to the next biennium at the request of the host government

2.1.8.5

RNEA 903

Workshop on Food Consumption Policies in the Mashrek Countries

3 000

Programme adjustments owing to limited staff resources

2.2.1.2

FI 751

Coordinating Working Party on Atlantic Fishery Statistics

950

Cancelled due to difficulties for all member agencies to attend in 1989

2.2.1.2

FI 801

IOFC Regional Expert Consultation on Fishery Information and Data

800

Programme adjustments

2.2.2.2

FI 813

Expert Consultation on Pollution Effects on Fisheries

900

Programme adjustments

2.2.2.4

FI 805

Expert Consultation on Research Vessel Deployment and Use

850

Cancelled as session will be organized by the International Centre for Ocean Development

2.2.2.4

FI 818

Technical Consultation on Marketing of Fishery Products

21 450

Postponed to the next biennium until the Common Fund for Commodities becomes operational

2.2.2.4

FI 901

Workshop on Marketing of Fishery Products

1 500

Combined with a Workshop on Marketing of Aquaculture Products to be organized in 1990 by the NACA Project (Network of Aquaculture Centres)

2.2.3.

FI 750–12

Advisory Committee of Experts on Marine Resources Research

1 000

Postponed to the next blennium owing to difficulties in ensuring attendance

2-2.3.2

FI 704-23

Indo–Pacific Fishery Commission

48 000

Inadequate resources for preparation. Work with member countries continued through subsidiary bodies

2.2.3.2

FI 739-7

Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC)

49 000

To give governments enough time to consider recommendations arising out of the WECAFC Working Parties on Assessment of Marine Fishery Resources (FI 767) and on Fishery Economics and Planning (FI 772-5)

2.2.3.2

FI 745-8

Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa (CIFA)

25 300

Inadequate resources for preparation. Work with member countries continued through subsidiary bodies

2.2.3.2

.FI 766–4

WECAFC Committee for the Development and –Management of Fisheries in the Lesser Antilles

3 300

To give governments time to consider any recommendations arising out of the WECAFC Working Parties on Assessment of Marine Fishery Resources (FI 761) and on Fishery Economics and Planning (FI 772–5)

2.2.3.2

FI 771-6

IPFC Standing Committee on Resource Research and Development

24 600

Postponed to the next biennium as a consequence of the reprogramming of the session of the parent body

2.2.3.2

FI 777–5

COPESCAL Working Party on Fishery Resources

800

Cancelled at the request of the host government

2.2.3.2

FI 778–3

COPESCAL Working Party on Fisheries Technology

900

Cancelled at the request of the host government

2.2.3.2

FI 787-4

CIFA Sub-Committee for the Protection and Development of Fisheries in the Sahelian Zone

22 800

Postponed at the request of the host government

2.2.3.2

FI 790-3

EIFAC Working Party on Introduction of Exotic Species into Europe

1 500

Cancelled due to change of emphasis recommended by the parent body

2.2.3.2

FI 803

Second Technical Consultation on Stock Assessment in the Black Sea

1 000

Recommended by the 19th Session of GFCM

held in March 1989

2.2.3.2

FI 806

Sixth Technical Consultation on Stock Assessment in the Adriatic

1 100

Recommended by the 19th Session of GFCM held in March 1989

2.2.3.2

FI 811

Second Technical Consultation on Structures and Technologies designed to Boost Coastal Production

13 300

Postponed to the next biennium to permit adequate compilation of preparatory work

2.2.3.2

FI 816

Sixth Technical Consultation on Stock Assessment in the Balearic and Gulf of Lions Statistical Divisions

1 100

Recommended by the 19th Session of GFCM held in March 1989

2.3.1.7

RAPA 821

Expert Consultation on Agroforestry in the Asia-Pacific Region

2 000

Postponed to the next biennium

2.3.2.1

FO 908

FAO/UNIDO Seminar on Wood Products for Construction in Latin America and the Caribbean

40 200

Lack of extra-budgetary funding on which meeting was based

2.3.2.1

FO 901

Workshop on Improved Techniques of Charcoal Making (Latin America and the Caribbean)

2 000

Programme adjustments

2.3.2.1

FO 902

Workshop on Improved Techniques of Charcoal Making (Africa)

2 000

Training activities to be organized on a national basis

2.3.3.1

FO 903

Seminar on Forestry Extension

2 000

Programme adjustments

2.3.3.2

FO 905

Seminar on Forestry Statistics in Asia and the Pacific

2 000

Programme adjustments owing to staff vacancies

2.3.3.4

FO 906

Regional Workshop on Planning of Self–Help Fuelwood Projects

2 000

Programme adjustments owing to staff vacancies

2.3.3.7

RAPA 823

Expert Consultation on the Role of 'Forestry Cooperatives

3 000

Cancelled in light of low government response

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