New Approach for

XIV-RA II session

by
Dr Tokiyoshi TOYA
Regional Director, Asia and the South-West Pacific
World Meteorological Organization
30 April 2007, Jeju, Republic of Korea
 Outline

• WMO Strategic Planning

• RA II AWG-8 outcomes
• XIV-RA II Session Reform Concept
• Preparation for organization of XIV-
RA II
WMO Strategic Planning: Historical Review
 Cg-XIV (2003) decided on the transition to RBM; however, it
approved the 6LTP comprising Strategies and Objectives based
on the traditional Programmes and three new cross-cutting
Programmes (SAT, DRR and LDC);
 Transition started in small steps; EC-LVII (2005) approved the 2nd
biennium budget based on expected results and implementation
targets attributed to the traditional Programmes/Departments;
 EC-WG/LTP proposed the main elements of the SP (6 Societal
Outcomes, Vision, 3 TLO, 5 ST, 11 ER+KPI); EC-LVIII (2006)
introduced the WMO Operating Plan as link between SP and RBB
and gave guidelines for performance evaluation; it recognized the
need to align the Programmes to the new result-based strategy;
 The Secretariat drafted the SP, OP and RBB in the 2nd half of 2006;
 Cg-XV (2007) approved the result-based system of strategic
documents: SP (TLO, ST, ER + KPI), OP (ER, DEL + KPT), and
RBB; it requested to align the Programmes to the new SP; the
Secretary-General already developed a new organization of the
Secretariat.
 4 Fundamental Documents
• WMO Strategic Plan - High-level statement of
strategic directions and priorities through Top-level
Objectives, Strategic Thrusts and Expected Results;
• WMO [Secretariat] Operating Plan – Link between
the SP and the RBB; it converts the SP into specific
deliverables, timelines, KPTs and activities; it is a
management tool to focus implementation of
programmes activities on the ER, and for
performance evaluation;

• Results-based Budget (RBB) - connects the

deliverables and activities to resources;

• WMO Monitoring & Performance Evaluation Plan -

Provides for control and corrective actions for
achieving the ERs.

WMO Strategic Plan for
2008-2011 and Beyond
3 Top-level
Objectives
To produce more accurate,
timely and reliable forecasts
and warnings of weather,
climate, water, and related
environmental elements
To improve the delivery of
weather, climate, water, and
related environmental
information and services to
the public, governments
and other users
To provide scientific and
technical expertise and
advice in support of policy
and decision-making and
implementation of the
agreed international
development goals and
multilateral agreements
11 ERs 211
Deliverables
1. Enhanced capabilities of Members to
produce better weather forecasts and
12
warnings
2. Enhanced capabilities of Members to 14
provide better climate predictions and
5 Strategic assessments
Thrusts 3. Enhanced capabilities of Members to 8
provide better hydrological forecasts and
assessments
4. Integration of WMO observing systems 13
Science and Technology
Development and 5. Development and implementation of the 7
Implementation new WMO Information System
6. Enhanced capabilities of Members in 24
multi-hazard early warning and disaster
prevention and preparedness
Service Delivery 7. Enhanced capabilities of Members to 30
provide and use weather, climate, water and
environmental applications and services
Partnership 8. Broader use of weather, climate and 36
water outputs for decision-making and
implementation by Members and partner
organizations
Capacity-building 9. Enhanced capabilities of Members in 21
developing countries, particularly least
developed countries, to fulfil their mandates
10. Effective and efficient functioning of 16
constituent bodies
Efficient Management
11. Effective and efficient management 32
and Good Governance performance and oversight of the
Organization
 New Secretariat Organization
(effective as from 2 January 2008)

Executive Office

SECRETARY - GENERAL Internal

Cabinet Oversight
and
External
Relations
DEPUTY ASSISTANT
SECRETARY SECRETARY Legal
GENERAL GENERAL Counsel

Observing Weather and Climate Research*2 IPCC*1 Resource Strategic Development Programme
and Disaster Risk and Management Planning and Support
Information Reduction Water Regional Services
Systems*3 Services Activities

*1) Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change co-sponsored by WMO and UNEP
*2) Including the Joint Planning Staff of the World Climate Research Programme co-sponsored by WMO, ICSU
and UNESCO/IOC
*3) Including the Joint Planning Office of the Global Climate Observing System co-sponsored by WMO, ICSU,
UNEP and UNESCO/IOC
 RA II AWG-8
18-20 February 2008, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• attended by the president of RA II (Bahrain), Permanent

Representatives or alternates/advisors of China, Islamic
Republic of Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Saudi
Arabia, Uzbekistan and invited experts.

• reviewed various regional activities and the implementation of

the regional Strategic Plans for the Enhancement of NMSs
and NHSs; agreed to update/revise the current Strategic Plans
and prepare an integrated RA II Strategic Plan for NMHSs and
its Implementation Plan in line with the WMO Strategic Plan

• agreed on the concept for the efficient and cost-effective

organization of the fourteenth session of RA II in an manner;
and developed the draft Provisional Agenda and basic Work
Plan of XIV-RA II
 XIV-RA II Reform Concept
• On-going WMO reform process within the
framework of the results-based management and
the WMO Strategic Plan for 2008-2011

• Greater efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in the

organization of the session

• Concentrating the discussions on: regional

challenges and priority development requirements
and action plans for implementation
 XIV-RA II Reform Concept
Agenda
Regulation 173 (of WMO General Regulations)

(1) Consideration of the report of credentials;

(2) Establishment of committees;
(3) A report of the president of the association;
(4) Reports of chairs of WGs established and rapporteurs
appointed by the association;
(5) Consideration of regional aspects of WMO Programmes;
(6) Consideration of regional aspects of long-term planning;
(7) Scientific lectures and discussions;
(8) Items submitted by the WMO President, the EC, other
associations, UN and Members;
(9) Review of previous resolutions and recommendations of
the association;
(10) Review of EC resolutions related to the association;
(11) Election of officers.
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Work Plan
Work Plan (1)
 Work Plan (2)

Working hours: 09:30-12:30 & 14:30-17:30 + Side meetings

 Documentation
Document preparation
 REPs and DOCs, and some INFs: REPs would be composed
of the regional president’s report; SG’s report; and several
Programme Activities reports, clustered by five Strategic
Thrusts including reports of chairs of WGs and individual
rapporteurs; several clustered Docs - in Arabic, Chinese,
English and Russian; to be distributed through website (FTP
server) like EX-LX
In-session documents and interpretation
• WPs in Arabic, Chinese, English and Russian
• PINKs in English and other languages, if requested
• Session Abridged Final Report (+ French, if requested)

Chair and Co-Chairs:

G: president & vice-president
A: Prof. Chub (Uzbekistan) and Dr Bhatia (India)
B: Dr Chaudhry (Pakistan) and Mr Al-Harami (Oman)
 Work of RA II

Nomination of WGs Chairs, members and rapporteurs

agreed on the need for briefing to Members on the nomination
procedures and work of Regional Association
recommended that the Secretariat prepare an informal paper
concerning the concrete guidelines on the work, documented for
approval by XIV-RA II
recommended that a letter of appreciation should be delivered
from the president of RA II to those who contributed to the work
of RA II for recognition of valuable work

Election of officers
considered Prof. Chub (Uzbekistan) and Dr Chaudhry
(Pakistan) as possible candidates for the president and vice-
president for RA II, respectively
 Scientific Lectures
Scientific lectures and discussions
agreed that three scientific lectures for a total of two hours
maximum should be considered focusing on emerging issues
and specific challenges in the Region. The possible areas of
topics are: adaptation to climate change; natural disaster risk
reduction; and innovation of meteorological satellite

agreed that potential speakers should submit abstracts to the

president for further consideration at RA II AWG-9 in June 2008

Brainstorming session
considered that a brainstorming session could be organized
as a side meeting during XIV-RA II, if necessary
 RA II Regional Seminar
3-4 December 2008, Tashkent
English only
financial support for one participant from Members with very
limited financial resources to participate in the Regional Seminar
provided that the participant is planning to attend the RA II
Session. Financial support shall only be provided to participants
delivering presentations in the Seminar
key-note presentation (20-30 minutes) followed by country
case studies (10-15 minutes each)
Possible theme: Opportunities and Challenges in the Twenty-
first Century; Cost Recovery and Administration of NMHSs in RA
II; Disaster Risk Reduction; and Emerging Technologies in
Meteorology. Possible topics: Quality Management System
(QMS); Socio-economic benefits of weather, water and climate
services; RA II and national Strategic Plans and Challenges of
NMHSs in RA II
A presentation of the revised RA II Strategic Plan should be
included into the topics
 Logistical Arrangements
3-4 and 5-11 December 2008, Tashkent

• International Business Centre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

next to Intercontinental Hotel
Info on more affordable hotel;
Currency UZS - US$ is strongly recommended:
Entry visa on arrival at airport
Climate; LOC: Mrs M. Nazarova and her team

 Information Note for Participants will be distributed shortly

 Your Role
Work with (advise to) PR
 Strategic Planning
• Regional inputs to WMO Strategic Plan
• RA II Strategic Plan for NMHSs
• RA II Surveys on Basic capability of NMSs (and NHSs)

 Scientific lectures
• Submit abstract of potential lectures

 Nomination of WG Chairs, members and rapporteurs

 Credentials for delegations, etc.

Thank you!