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January 12, 2009.

Mr. Francisco Chapela

ERA – Estudios Rurales y Asesoria
Oaxaca, Mexico

Ref.: Cooperation agreement between LEAD and ERA for Training Programme

Dear Mr. Chapela,

Following our recent visit to your organisation LEAD International is pleased to inform that your project
“Community Forestry Development in Sierra Norte” was selected as one of the five sites to be part of the Next
Generation Development Programme (NGDP). The NGDP training programme is delivered by LEAD
International and LEAD Mexico in partnership with the financial organisation HSBC and consulting
organisation Future Considerations.

As mentioned during our visit, the core objective of this training programme is to provide an opportunity for
HSBC’s emerging leaders to experience real sustainable development challenges and work together with the
host organisations in developing and delivering solutions that will ultimately add value to local communities
and the environment.

The programme will take place from May 10th – 16th and a group of 20 international participants (final
numbers still to be agreed) will visit the project during that week. As part of this cooperation agreement we
would like to have the support from your organisation to organise all local logistical requirements, arrange
meetings with local stakeholders and provide technical advice for the HSBC group about the sustainability
aspects related to the project. LEAD Mexico will also provide logistical assistance for the delivery of this
project and will be your main point of contact. LEAD Mexico staff will communicate with you shortly to kick
off preparations. I will be your contact at LEAD International with respect to all matters related to the overall
management of this project.

Once again, we are very enthusiastic about this initiative and thankful for your support. Wish all the best for
you and your team.

Yours sincerely,

Fernando Monteiro c.c. Dr. Boris Graizbord

Head of Networks and Communications El Colegio de Mexico
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