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Table 6: Example of a budget structure for the IEA process

Component Explanation 2

Quipment In some cases, the purchase of new computers for instance may be necessary. Also, there may
be a need for specialized software (e.g., for undertaking spatial analysis).

Data Data from statistical offices in many countries is freely accessible; in others, it needs to be
bought. Unless special provisions can be secured for the IEA, the budget may need to include
the cost of data. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Meetings The IEA model following the GEO approach is based on an extensive interactive process, with
expert and stakeholder meetings throughout. The cost per meeting of course varies by the
number of participants, length, location, and equipment rental, among other elements. Main
costs may be related to travel expenses, hotel and per diem.

Administrative Again, these may vary and include elements such as photocopying, telecommunication,
expenses administrative staff support, etc.

Publishing This may include provisions both for electronic and print publishing and cover the cost of a
professional editor, graphic designer, proofreading and printing expenses. In terms of electronic
publishing, there is a cost to web design.

Outreach This would cover expenses related to a public launch event, if one is planned. Outreach
materials, such as separately printed executive summaries, may also need to be printed.

Process monitoring It may be useful to explicitly budget for this phase ahead of time.
and evaluation

3.5.5 Stage 5: Implementation

The implementation stage has three basic components: identification of environmental problems,
indicators and sources of data; data collection, analysis and writing; and translation (if needed) and

publication. Following are details on the first two components.

Identification of environmental issues and priorities

The identification of environmental issues and priorities requires a series of steps that help participants
in the IEA move from a general conceptual framework of the IEA towards specific issues and
interrelationships that will be analyzed in the assessment products.

The starting point is a conceptual framework that identifies the key domains of the environment as
it interacts with human society. GEO uses a modified version of the drivers-state-impact-response
(DPSIR) framework as described in module 1 and this framework has been successfully used also in
the context of many national IEAs.

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