CO-ORDINATOR

      Made up of member from each of the participating countries that may represent institutions identified as the focal points . The representatives may be selected from the NGOs, Private sector, Research Institutions and Universities.

The co-ordinator will have the following functions :

1) Planning, coordination and follow up of research, training and other work programs.

2) Review and approval of the annual budget as well as the work programs of the sub-networks.

3) Fund raising from private donors, funding agencies and international organizations for the strengthening of the networks activities.

4) Facilitate of communication among the different focal points and working groups and the Regional Olive Network.

5) Cooperation and coordination of activities with other national, regional and international organizations involved in Olive agro-industrial development.