CODEP assists MNET in standardizing a methodology for determining level of land erosion and category of desertification. CODEP appointed an Advisory team, which is in charge of elaborating the methodology that should be well aligned with internationally recognized methodology proposed by the Science and Technology Council of UNCCD.
An Advisory team, consisting of experts and researchers specialized environmental issues and supported by project international consultant, has developed an initial draft of the methodology to introduce it to a Working Group set up by MNET to supervise and advice the process.