Preservation and Environmental Protection of the Serra da Capivara National Park

                                    BRAZIL


SECTOR:                 Environment

PROJECT NAME:           Preservation and Environmental Protection of the
                        Serra da Capivara National Park
                        (ATN/JF-5029-BR)

TOTAL COST:             $1.8 million

FINANCING:
      IDB               $1.7 million      (Japan Special Fund)
    LOCAL               $0.1 million

DATE OF APPROVAL:       October 4, 1995

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:    The objective of this technical cooperation is to
                        protect the archaeological sites and ecosystem of the
                        Serra da Capivara National Park.  The project will
                        consist of three components: (a) conservation and
                        documentation of the archaeological sites; (b) basic
                        protection, infrastructure and maintenance works,
                        including construction of entrances into the Park,
                        rehabilitation and maintenance of parkways providing
                        access to prehistorical sites and observation points,
                        works to minimize erosion, and rehabilitation and/or
                        establishment of water reservoirs; and (c) support
                        actions, including strengthening of the executing
                        agency's management in business and marketing, educa-
                        tional training for the surrounding communities, and
                        promotion of artesan activities.

CONSULTANTS:            Consultants specialized in restoration and identifica-
                        tion of causes of deterioration will be hired to help
                        carry out the first program component.  One hydrolo-
                        gist and one engineer will be hired to supervise the
                        works to be carried out under the second program
                        component.  A business management and marketing expert
                        will be hired to strengthen the executing agency's
                        management ability.  Consultants specialized in elabo-
                        ration and publication of pedagogical material, teach-
                        er training, and artesan production will be hired for
                        the third program component. 
                        
GOODS AND EQUIPMENT:    Construction equipment and materials for conservation,
                        computerized video technology for registration,
                        materials for drainage and water protection, vehicles, 
                        and educational equipment and materials will be
                        purchased.   

CIVIL WORKS:            Limited conservation works, as well as construction
                        of eight park entrances, rehabilitation of parkways,
                        rehabilitation and establishment of water reservoirs,
                        and works to minimize erosion will be carried out. 
 
EXECUTING AGENCY:       Fundação Museu do Homem Americano (FUMDHAM)
                        São Raimundo Nonato, 64770
                        Piauí, Brazil
                        Telephone:  (55-86) 582-1612 
                                          or Recife office: (55-81) 326-7189
                        Fax:        (55-86) 582-1656
                                          or Recife office: (55-81) 325-2014
                        Contacts:   Niede Guidon, Director-President
                                    Anne-Marie Pessis, Director