CDE - CAMP Central Asia Mountain Partnership

CAMP - A regional network for promoting development in Central Asian mountain regions

The CAMP programme was initiated in 2000 by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Its implementation was entrusted to the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). In each of the three Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan a CAMP agency was developed to implement small, innovative projects in cooperation with local partners.

CAMP’s goal is to promote development in the mountain regions of Central Asia based on a more sustainable use of natural resources and improved living conditions for the populations. CAMP activities are grouped into four fields:
• Sustainable use of natural resources (water, soil, vegetation)
• Product development and marketing
• Livelihood and village development
• Stakeholder dialogue

In 2002, after a 2-year pilot phase, CAMP and CDE began to design an exit strategy that would ensure the continuation of CAMP beyond the end of SDC funding. This was considered an important step to guarantee that investments in team-building as well as organisational and capacity development will continue to yield sustainable benefits after the final phase.

CAMP programme's final phase (2007 to 2008) was used for capitalising on results from previous phases and disseminating them, as well as providing further training, both in technical matters and in management, to CAMP staff members. Backstopping was provided by CDE.

As of 2009, CAMP agencies act as self-reliant service providers and consultants. They are happy to offer their services to interested donors and contractors! Contact CAMP agencies

	CAMP - CENTRAL ASIA MOUNTAIN PARTNERSHIP
More Information Fields of Competence CAMP Activities Partners Publications/media Contact	Photos by Marion Nitsch CAMP - A regional network for promoting development in Central Asian mountain regions The CAMP programme was initiated in 2000 by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Its implementation was entrusted to the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). In each of the three Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan a CAMP agency was developed to implement small, innovative projects in cooperation with local partners. CAMP’s goal is to promote development in the mountain regions of Central Asia based on a more sustainable use of natural resources and improved living conditions for the populations. CAMP activities are grouped into four fields: • Sustainable use of natural resources (water, soil, vegetation) • Product development and marketing • Livelihood and village development • Stakeholder dialogue In 2002, after a 2-year pilot phase, CAMP and CDE began to design an exit strategy that would ensure the continuation of CAMP beyond the end of SDC funding. This was considered an important step to guarantee that investments in team-building as well as organisational and capacity development will continue to yield sustainable benefits after the final phase. CAMP programme's final phase (2007 to 2008) was used for capitalising on results from previous phases and disseminating them, as well as providing further training, both in technical matters and in management, to CAMP staff members. Backstopping was provided by CDE. As of 2009, CAMP agencies act as self-reliant service providers and consultants. They are happy to offer their services to interested donors and contractors! Contact CAMP agencies	CAMP Alatoo - Annual Report 2009 Dare to Share Fair 2008 - Report Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Livelihoods - Challenges and Trends in Central Asian Mountain Regions - Report 2008 CAMP Alatoo - Annual Report 2008

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