ToR of the PPMC

  • Prespa Park Management Committee (PPMC)
    1. The PPMC is composed of representatives of the Ministry of Environment of each State Party and one representative of the European Union; of the local communities of the Prespa area from each State Party;
    2. of the environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from each State Party, which have significant local action in the Prespa area; and of the local protected area management agencies from each State Party.
    3. Two permanent observers from the Med Wet Initiative and the Ramsar Convention for the Protection of Wetlands, and from the Ohrid Management Committee also participate in the PPMC.
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ToR of the Secretariat

PPMC Secretariat

The PPMC Secretariat consists of three persons, one from each State Party. Its work is guided by the decisions of the Management Committee and it has the following tasks:
  1. Prepare the annual work program of the PPMC
  2. Prepare or support the preparation of meetings
  3. Facilitate consultations on policy and other Agreement-related issues between social partners
  4. Collect, evaluate and disseminate data and information on legislation, measures and activities that have or may have a significant impact on the achievement of the Agreement’s objectives
  5. Monitor common programs
  6. Collect, evaluate, publicise and promote scientific research and collaboration in the Prespa Park Area
  7. Hold contacts and meetings with donors,
  8. Translate of important documents,
  9. Represent the Committee- in international fora,
  10. Any other duty assigned by the Committee
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ToR of the WGWM

Working Group on Water Management

The WGWM consists of a total of 7 members, including:
  1. one representative of the national water services (or equivalent administrative entity) of each of the three State Parties who may be assisted by national experts,
  2. one representative of the regional water services (or equivalent administrative entity) of each of the three State Parties,
  3. one representative from the European Commission, DG ENV, Water Unit (or relevant regional Commission official)
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ToR of the WGST

Working Group on Sustainable Tourism (WGST)

The WGST is a standing expert group of the PPMC and it is composed by representatives of the tourism ministries, local authorities and protected area authorities of the three countries and a representative of the European Commission. The WGST is due to assist the PPMC and the Parties in formulating and implementing a common tourism strategy.

This objective will be pursued by  issuing recommendations based on the principles of sustainable tourism, by organizing consultations with local, regional and national stakeholders and exchanges of best practices. In this context, the WGST will also facilitate cooperation, support project development and collaborate in developing ideas to promote Prespa as a sustainable tourism destination.


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