Stefan Sieber assisted in SARD-related endeavours such as:

• The process of writing a joint proposal on the SARD Initiative by establishing background administration (e.g. log-frame, work plan and budget plan).

• The task of composing a FAO-internal strategy paper for COAG 05 on future SARD policy (Strategy of Action), accomplishments of SARD and FAO guidance.

• Arrangements for meetings with external counterparts (major groups), official governmental representatives (donors) and internal FAO-work units.

• Backstopping SARD-related issues regarding visiting representatives / partners (GTZ, CERFE etc.)

• Assisting in facilitating the contribution of Major Groups to the SARD process by organising and requiring updates for internet presence, meetings and networking.

• The development of criteria and classification mechanisms to establish and implement an approach to build up a SARD-related ‘project data base’ for FAO-internal affairs.

• A comprehensive survey of world-wide development goals elaborated by relevant international organisations (WSSD, UN MDG, SARD Inventory, AGENDA 21-Chapter 14).

Stefan Sieber (stefan-sieber@gmx.de) holds a Ph.D. in agricultural and environmental economics. At present he is a project manager of SENSOR (www.sensor-ip.org) on behalf of the EU-Commission. His experience comprises both engagements in international research projects (4,5 years) and experiences with a number of NGO’s and governmental organizations in Latin America (2,5 years).