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BRP Training And Workshop
Workshop 1: Methodology Standardization of Data Collection and Analysis of the Baseline Study
Date: July, 2009
Location:
The formal lectures were held at the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE) in Baqa and the practical work was conducted at Sura Range Reserve in Mafraq Governorate.
Background and objectives:
The need to standardize methodologies for collecting and analyzing data was well-recognized by the BRP as several institutions and organizations would be engaged in conducting baseline studies at different demonstration sites in the Jordan Badia. Different approaches and techniques were expected to be proposed by the national institutions and organizations in the collection and analysis of data. Therefore, the goal of this harmonization program was to ensure that all the project teams, especially the field crews, had a comprehensive understanding and awareness of the methodologies to be used in the Baseline Study. This meant that a standard format of data will be generated during the different sub-phases of the demonstration phase of the BRP. The specific objectives of the harmonization program were:
- To standardize the sampling protocols and methodologies for the collection of data of the Baseline Study and future monitoring programs.
- To standardize the statistical analysis of the collected data, this is essential in the interpretation and comparison of the results of the different targeted ecosystems.
Restoration Program with the contribution of experts from the national institutions/organizations. The project implementers will handle the transportation of their participants. The program will be held over a period of 10 days, from 15-25 June 2009.
Training topics:
Characterization of the targeted communities:
- Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA)
- Analysis of stakeholders
Biophysical assessment of the demonstration sites:
- Sampling vegetation attributes
- Sampling wildlife
- Description of soil surface conditions
Statistical analysis of data:
Topic
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Types of Training
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Number of Days
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Trainers
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Lectures
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Practical
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Rapid Rural Appraisal |
√
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√
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2
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Socio-economist |
Analysis of stakeholders |
√
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√
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2
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Socio-economist |
Sampling vegetation attributes |
√
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√
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4
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Plant ecologist/range management specialist |
Characterization of small ruminants production systems |
√
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√
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2
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Animal production |
Sampling wildlife |
√
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√
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3
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Wildlife ecologist |
Description of soil surface conditions |
√
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√
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2
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Water harvesting specialist |
Application of GIS and RS in sampling vegetation and soil |
√
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√
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2
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GIS and RS Expert |
Statistical analysis of socioeconomic data |
√
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√
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1
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Statistician |
Statistical analysis of biophysical data |
√
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√
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1
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Statistician |
Total |
19
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- Analysis of socioeconomic data
- Analysis of biophysical data
Training material:
Handouts and field manuals were developed to serve the purpose of the training program. The data sheets provided in the Baseline Study were developed and used for recording the data generated during the training. Spread sheets were developed for the entry of each sub-set of data.
Program:
The suggested program for conducting the proposed harmonization program is presented below:
List of participants in the training workshop on "Methodology Standardization of Data Collection and Analysis of the Baseline Study"
Date
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Training topics
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Trainer
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Name of participant
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Institution
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5/7/2009 | Vegetation Sampling(Theoretical) | Dr. Mahfouz Abu Zanat | Hatem Taifour |
JSSD
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
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Mutasem Al Ahmad |
JSSD
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Anas Sabareen |
RSCN
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Eng. Rana Mohaisen |
NCARE
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Eng. Aoad Al Ka'abneh |
NCARE
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Eng. Nezar Shodeifat |
NCARE
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Dr. Ra'aed Al Tabeini |
BRDC
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Eng. Khaled Al Khaldy |
BRDC
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Eng. Mohammad AlFaqeh |
BRDC
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Eng. Yahiya Al Satary |
MOA
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Eng. Ahmad Al Quaba'a |
MOA
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Eng. Qader Al Lahoia |
MOA
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Eng Mohammad Aref Al Kaied |
MOA
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Aiman Al Dahamsheh |
HFDB
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Eng. Derar Alma'aita |
HFDB
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Eng. Hani Alhmoud |
HFDB
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Meshel Ahmad Abdullah |
KNFP
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6/7/2009 | Vegetation Sampling (Theoretical) |
Dr. Mahfouz Abu Zanat | Hatem Taifour |
JSSD
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
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Mutasem Al Ahmad |
JSSD
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Anas Sabareen |
RSCN
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Eng. Rana Mohaisen |
NCARE
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Eng. Aoad Al Ka'abneh |
NCARE
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Eng. Nezar Shodeifat |
NCARE
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Dr. Ra'aed al tabeini |
BRDC
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Eng. Khaled Al Khaldy |
BRDC
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Eng. Mohammad AlFaqeh |
BRDC
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Eng. Yahiya Al Satary |
MOA
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7/7/2009 | GIS and RS applications (Theoretical & Practical) |
Dr. Jawad Al-Bakri | Natalia Polad |
RSCN
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Yasmeen Ahmad |
RSCN
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Eng. Safa'a Mazahreh |
NCARE
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Eng. Lubna Mhasneh |
NCARE`
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Hesham Athamneh |
NCARE
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Eng. Nedal Al Afaifeh |
NCARE
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Dr. Reda Aladamat |
BRDC
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Eng. Omar Al Soualmeh |
BRDC
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Eng. Lubna Al Qariote |
MOA
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Eng. Ahmad Al Qoaba'a |
MOA
|
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Dr. Qader Alahaoieh |
MOA
|
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Eng. Nesreen Al Gourani |
JSSD
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Rami Ehsan Saleh |
JSSD
|
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
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Eng. Hani Al Homud |
HFDB
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Aiman Al Dahamsheh |
HFDB
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Eng. Derar Alma'aita |
HFDB
|
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8/7/2009 | Soil Sampling and Characterization (Theoretical) |
Eng. Mohamad Mudaber | Thabet Elsahre'a |
RCSN
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Tareq Qanaer |
RSCN
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Dr. Taher Al Rouajfeh |
BRDC
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Eng. Khaled Al Masa'eed |
BRDC
|
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Eng. Mahmud Abu Jamous |
MOA
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Eng. Yusuf Arabieat |
MOA
|
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Eng. Ibrahim Al Amaireh |
NCARE
|
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Dr. Samer Talozy |
JSSD
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
|
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Eng. Nedal Al Afaifeh |
NCARE
|
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Eng. Derar Al Ma'aita |
HFDB
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Aiman Al Dahamsheh |
HFDB
|
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Meshel Ahmad Abdullah |
KNFP
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Mansour Taleb |
KNFP
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9/7/2009 | Wildlife Sampling (Theoretical) |
Dr. Zohair Amro | Aiob Alfar |
RSCN
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Omar Al Abed |
RSCN
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Eng. Mostafa Shodaifat |
NCARE
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Dr. Mustafa Shodaifat |
BRDC
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Eng. Suliman Al Abadi |
MOA
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Eng. Mohammad Al Kaied |
MOA
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Eng. Derar Al Maita |
HFDB
|
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
|
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Eng. Hani El Hmoud |
HFDB
|
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Aiman Al Dahmsheh |
HFDB
|
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Rami Ehsan Saleh |
JSSD
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Moutasem Al Hamad |
JSSD
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Ahmad Al Qadi |
BRDC
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Meshel Abdullah |
KNFP
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Mansour Taleb |
KNFP
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12/7/2009 | Vegetation Sampling (Practical) |
Dr. Mahfouz Abu Zanat | Hatem Taifour |
JSSD
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Dr. Fares Khoury |
JSSD
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Anas Sabareen |
RSCN
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Eng. Rana Mohaisen |
NCARE
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Eng. Aoad Al Ka'abneh |
NCARE
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Eng. Nezar Shodeifat |
NCARE
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Dr. Ra'aed Al Tabeini |
BRDC
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Eng. Khaled Al Khaldy |
BRDC
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Eng. Mohammad Al Faqeh |
BRDC
|
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Eng. Yahiya Al Satary |
MOA
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Eng. Ahmad Al Quaba'a |
MOA
|
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Eng Mohammad Aref Al Kaied |
MOA
|
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Aiman Al Dahamsheh |
HFDB
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Eng. Derar Al Ma'aita |
HFDB
|
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Eng. Hani Al Hmoud |
HFDB
|
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Meshel Ahmad Abdullah |
KNFP
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