1. Outline of the Project | |||
Country:Mongolia | Project title:Project for Upgrading of Meteorological Observation and Forecasting System in Mongolia | ||
Issue/Sector:Weather/Earthquakes | Cooperation Scheme:Grant Aid | ||
Division in Charge:Grant Aid Management Department | Total Cost:1,069 million yen | ||
Period of Cooperation | FY 1997-1999 | Partner Country’s Implementing Organization:National Agency for Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment Monitoring of Mongolia | |
Supporting Organization in Japan: | |||
Related Cooperation: | |||
1-1 Background of the Project The climate is continental and dry in Mongolia, as the country is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The climatic damage has various causes, such as heavy snow and dust storms in the winter and sandstorms and thundershowers in the summer. The natural disasters caused by such severe weather conditions carry the highest potential for loss of life and property every year. 1-2 Project OverviewThe Japanese government provided Grant Aid for the upgrading of the meteorological observation and forecasting system in Mongolia. Among other things, support was given in constructing a radar tower building at Morin-Uul radar site, and in providing equipment necessary for meteorological observation. (1) Overall Goal (2) Project Purpose (3) Outputs (4) Inputs Japanese Side: 1,069 million yen (1997: 25 million yen, 1998: 299 million yen, 1999: 745million yen) Mongolian Side: Land and Facilities | |||
2. Evaluation Team | |||
Members of Evaluation Team | Baatar Tumenbayar, BEMM Co. LTD | ||
Period of Evaluation | December 5, 2002 – January 16, 2003 | Ex-Post Evaluation by Overseas Office | |
3. Results of Evaluation | |||
3-1 Summary of Evaluation Results(1) Impact (2) Sustainability 3-2 Factors that Promoted the Realization of Effects(1) Factors Concerning the Planning (2) Factors Concerning the Implementation Process 3-3 Factors that Impeded the Realization of Effects(1) Factors Concerning the Planning (2) Factors Concerning the Implementation Process 3-4 ConclusionThe equipment installed at the Morin-Uul radar station is functioning satisfactorily, and Mongolian engineers are able to solve problems when necessary. The government and the aviation center assure the budget for its operation. Training for maintenance staff is being implemented. The quality and quantity of meteorological information provided on TV for citizens have greatly improved. Therefore, the donated equipment in the project is expected to help to protect Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding areas from hazardous meteorological phenomenon in the future. 3-5 Recommendations(1) For the continued reliable operation of the Morin-Uul radar station, it is advisable to invite a specialist from the manufacturers of the equipment to provide maintenance demonstrations, workshops and training. Personnel should be trained further to ensure techniques for maintenance, especially for electronics. If necessary, they should be dispatched to Japan for training. Also budget for maintenance should be ensured sufficiently, which is necessary for fostering human resource and procuring spare parts. (2) As for the cost necessary for repair of electrical problems, an agreement should be made between the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Infrastructure, to have the electricity supplier bear the cost in order to foster a sense of responsibility in the supplier side. 3-6 Lessons LearnedIt is desirable that the technical cooperation project for fostering personnel who is responsible for maintenance of equipment be continued for a period of 3-5 years. In such case, it would be most effective to choose radar stations which are equipped in a similar manner as a training site, when training is provided in Japan. 3-7 Follow-up SituationN/A |