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Paraguay
>> Regional Overview >> Paraguay Overview Activity Data Sheet
PROGRAM: Paraguay
TITLE AND NUMBER: Improved Management of an Expanded Protected Areas System, 526-002
PLANNED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND ACCOUNT: None
PROPOSED FY 2002 OBLIGATION AND ACCOUNT: None
STATUS: Continuing
INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 1997 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2001Summary: USAID contributes to the sustainable development of Paraguay by promoting environmentally sound practices of natural resources management. A significant percentage of the land in the country is owned by large private landowners that use the land for unsustainable agriculture and livestock practices. USAID has engaged landowners to join conservation initiatives and is providing examples of sustainable economic alternatives for land use. Additionally, USAID is working closely with the government agency responsible for the management and preservation of protected areas by strengthening its institutional capacity and promoting the joint implementation of programs with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The purpose of this objective is to improve both public and private management of Paraguay's protected areas.
Key Results: Under this objective, two local NGOs have developed new reserve areas with sustainable management plans. The local capacity to manage and understand the importance of protected areas has been considerably enhanced, and economic alternatives to deforestation have been developed.
Performance and Prospects: Performance under this objective has been as expected, although Paraguay, with one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world, continues to lose 10% of its remaining original forest cover every year, threatening the future of unique regional ecosystems. Because environmental problems aggravate poverty and complicate the transition to democracy, it is imperative that Paraguay develop and implement sustainable land use models and preserve the last remnants of these important ecosystems.
Most Paraguayan NGOs have limited technical capacity and financial self-sufficiency. They also lack the political weight to effectively influence how conservation of key ecoregions will be implemented. Nevertheless, NGOs with interest in these matters do exist. Some are regionally based, while others are dedicated to particular elements of the environment, such as environmental law or compatible economic development. To fully assume key roles in regional environmental policies, these NGOs require technical training in both internal management and lobbying techniques. To better coordinate with international efforts, they also require improved ties to international NGOs.
Paraguay continues to place additional hectares under public protection. The country's largest national park has been incorporated into USAID's Parks-in-Peril program, which includes an innovative public/private system for park management. This is the Government of Paraguay's (GOP's) first experience in managing a park with the private sector.
Environmental education remains a challenge and programs were conducted in ten key reserve areas that had a measurable positive impact in the reserves and in their buffer zones. Twenty eight viable economic alternatives to traditional agricultural and livestock grazing have been implemented to demonstrate that deforestation is not the only way to earn profits from forested land. Examples include: reforestation, agriculture under forest cover, sustainable forestry and eco-tourism. With these activities, landowners are engaged in profitable and environmentally appropriate initiatives.
Possible Adjustments to Plans: As this is the last year of implementation, no changes are anticipated at this time.
Other Donor Programs: Other donors continued to be highly involved in the conservation of natural resources activities in Paraguay. Donors worked directly with the GOP and, in most cases, with local NGOs. The Global Environmental Facility continues to be involved in the protection of ecosystems of regional and global importance in Paraguay through a $9 million project. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency is trying to diminish the severe deforestation problem that Paraguay faces with a $7 million forestation project. The German Technical Cooperation Agency is implementing a $3.8 million effort to elaborate a National Action Plan for the protection of natural resources. The European Union is supporting a $18 million Sustainable Development Project for the western region of the country.
Principal Contractors, Grantees, or Agencies: USAID's activities are implemented through two U.S. organizations, The Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Foundation. Two local NGOs, the Moises Bertoni Foundation and the Desdel Chaco Foundation, are also involved.
Paraguay: 526-002
Performance Measures:
Indicator FY97
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(Plan)Indicator 1: Number of models of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resouces implemented. 3 4 8 9 6 NA NA Indicator 2: Number of economic alternatives implemented on protected areas 10 21 26 28 15 NA NA Indicator 3: Number of reserves that are offering educational programs to people in the reserves or in buffer zones. 3 4 9 10 10 NA NA Indicator Information:
Indicator Level (S)or(IR) Unit of Measure Source Indicator Description Indicator 1: SO Cumulative Number Moises Bertoni Foundation and Desdel Chaco Foundation Various models of biodiversity conservation and of sustainable use of natural resources will permit more possibilities for the conservation of important ecosystems in Paraguay. Indicator 2: IR Cumulative number Moises Bertoni Foundation. Each viable economic alternative being carried out on a private property will be counted. Indicator 3: IR Cumulative number Moises Bertoni Foundation and Desdel Chaco Foundation Environmental education programs being conducted that demonstrate some measurable, positive impact. U.S. Financing
(In thousands of dollars)
Obligations Expenditures Unliquidated Through September 30, 1999 525 DA 150 DA 375 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Fiscal Year 2000 525 DA 485 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA Through September 30, 2000 1,050 DA 635 DA 415 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Prior Year Unobligated Funds 0 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Planned Fiscal Year 2001 NOA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Total Planned Fiscal Year 2001 0 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Future Obligations Est. Total Cost Proposed Fiscal Year 2002 NOA 0 DA 0 DA 1,050 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA
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