Training programme, improvement of infrastructures and equipment for Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserve Complex

36. On the basis of the recommendation of a working group set up during the session, the Committee approved the following requests:

- Costa Rica - Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserve (request n°205.1 rev.2): $25,000

- Ivory Coast - Tai National Park (request n°159.1 rev.1): $30,000

- Haiti - Citadel Henry National History Park (request n°180.1): $20,000

- Honduras - Maya Ruins of Copan (request n°129.1): $20,000

- Honduras - Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve (request n°196.1 rev.2): $20,000 

- Nepal - Sagarmatha National Park (request n°120.1 4): $10,000

- Panama - Darien National Park (request n°159.1 rev.2): $25,000

Total concerning cultural and natural properties: $150,000

Plus 25% reserve for small-scale projects: $50,000

TOTAL: $200,000

37. The following requests for training activities which were submitted as part of technical cooperation requests were also approved:

- Costa Rica - Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserve (request n°205.1 rev.2): $5,000

- Honduras - Maya Ruins of Copan (request n°129.1): $26,000

- Honduras - Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve (request n°196.1 rev.2): $6,000 

Total of requests in the field of cultural and natural heritage conservation: $37,000