Expected Outputs/Results

The main output expected of IYM is to initiate processes that advance the development of mountain communities, which varies depending on the level of implementation either on global, regional, national and local dimension.

National Level

• Developed guidelines and appropriate policies for sustainable mountain development and conservation and for implementation on a number of countries.
• Developed training material and curricula on mountain related issues widely used and integrated into the educational programs of schools, universities sport clubs, tourism organizations, etc.
• In placed national committees to monitor implementation of sustainable mountain development at the national level such as the launching of IYM by the DENR through its bureau, Forest Management Bureau, on February 14, 2002 including various activities planned for implementation for the year.

Local Level

• Increased number of local initiatives and operational activities targeting mountain development, reasonable resource use, income generation and improvement of livelihood opportunities particularly for indigenous people and to low-income groups and women.
• Placement of a successful mechanism for local empowerment and participatory approaches in mountain resource utilization.