The objective of this proposal is to reinforce and sthrenghten the capacity of key developing countries - Brazil, China, India e Mexico - to prepare for and participate in negotiations on future actions under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. The first step in preparing these countries for the negotiations is to work with key partner institutions and government officials in each country to undertake micro and macroeconomic analyses of GHG mitigation options and proposals for future action. Building on CCAP's and its partner institutions' extensive experience in conducting such analyses and building capacity in other locales, this project will enhance long-term in-country capacity and enhance the ability of these nations to react to policy proposals and develop proposals of their own.

The project was conducted through two phases. Phase I - concluded from January 2005 through March 2006 - would consist of in-country workshops and analysis, presentation of the results at meetings of the FAD, and development of final reports.

Phase II - is being conducted from April 2006 through March 2007 - and consists of two regional workshops - one in each of Latin America and Asia - to share the results of the effort to a wider audience in the respective regions and to help other countries gain from the experience of this project.