| Preface |
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| Figures and Tables |
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| Summary |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Abbreviations |
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| Chapter One Introduction |
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Methane as a Greenhouse Gas |
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The Global Methane Initiative |
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3 | (1) |
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Role of the United States and DoS in GMI |
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4 | (2) |
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5 | (1) |
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Administrative Support Group |
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U.S. Funding Contributions to GMI |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (3) |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (1) |
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Organization of This Report |
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11 | (2) |
| Chapter Two Quantitative Analysis of DoS Contributions to GMI Funding, Activities, and Outcomes |
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Quantitative Analysis Approach |
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13 | (3) |
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The GMI Database and How We Used It |
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14 | (2) |
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16 | (2) |
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The Role of Contracts and Grants |
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17 | (1) |
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Activities and Participation |
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18 | (5) |
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19 | (3) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (5) |
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Measuring Reductions in Methane Emissions Using GMI Data |
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23 | (3) |
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Estimates of Reductions in Methane Emissions |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (2) |
| Chapter Three Qualitative Observations of DoS Contributions |
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34 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (6) |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (2) |
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40 | (1) |
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Views of GMI and Suggestions for Improvement |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (5) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (1) |
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Views of GMI and Suggestions for Improvement |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (5) |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (4) |
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51 | (1) |
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Views of GMI and Suggestions for Improvement |
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52 | (1) |
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Feedback from Nongovernmental Organizations |
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52 | (1) |
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Observations from Site Visits |
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53 | (2) |
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Knowledge of DoS Involvement Was Limited |
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53 | (1) |
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GMI Is Increasing the Momentum for Methane Reduction Activities |
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53 | (1) |
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Local Presence and Demonstration Efforts Have Been Effective |
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54 | (1) |
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DoS Value Added in GMI Programmatic Activities |
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55 | (2) |
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55 | (1) |
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Programmatic and Strategic Guidance |
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55 | (2) |
| Chapter Four Findings and Recommendations |
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57 | (8) |
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57 | (1) |
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DoS Funding for GMI Has Been Substantial |
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57 | (1) |
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DoS Has Supplied Strategic and Programmatic Support |
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57 | (1) |
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Site Visits Suggest That GMI Activities Are Seeding Methane Reduction Efforts |
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58 | (1) |
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58 | (7) |
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Soliciting Feedback from Project Participants |
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58 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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Tracking GMI Emissions Reductions |
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59 | (1) |
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Assessing the Evaluation Metrics |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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Opportunities for Future Program Evaluation |
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| Appendixes |
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B Site Visit Interview Protocol |
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C Ideas for Establishing Performance Metrics for Gender Impacts |
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D Site Visits: Site Selection Process, Protocol Development, and Contacting Respondents |
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73 | (2) |
| Bibliography |
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