ASEAN–Canada Cooperative Programme 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 undertaken by the ASEAN–Canada Cooperative Programme on Marine Science — Phase II (CPMS-II), encompassing project identification, planning, formulation and appraisal, organization, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Besides documenting the significant achievements made during the various phases of the project cycle, the review also provides detailed analyses of the main factors for success of the CPMS-II, which is regarded as one of the major collaborative programmes carried out in ASEAN countries with the goal of supporting the regional effort of ASEAN countries to cooperatively optimize marine resource-based benefits in a manner that ensures the integrity of the resource base and promotes human health protection. Several recommendations are given pertaining to commitment and quality of technical assistance, effective role of organization components, project management, and the need as well as the specific areas for continued cooperation in the field of marine science and environmental management particularly in ASEAN.