gef project cycle
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GEF Project Cycle. Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points West and Central Africa 19-21 June 2008, Douala, Cameroon. Simplified GEF Project Approval Process. Main Features: Consolidation of steps in project cycle Reduction in documentation requirements. GEF Project Cycle: Stages. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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GEF Project Cycle
Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal PointsWest and Central Africa
19-21 June 2008, Douala, Cameroon
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Simplified GEF Project Approval Process
Main Features:
Consolidation of steps in project cycle Reduction in documentation
requirements
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GEF Project Cycle: Stages
National Operational Focal Point endorses project idea
GEF Agencies and Countries work together on three major phases:
1.Project preparation
2.Project approval and implementation
3.Project closing and evaluation
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Develop concept
Project Identification Form (PIF)
Prepare project proposal
Option to request Project
Preparation Grant (PPG)
CEO Clearance
of PIF
‘Work Program’ Inclusion -
Council Approval
CEO Endorsement 4 Week Council
Review of
Project Document
Implement, monitor and evaluate project
Final evaluation
Project impacts continue after completion of GEF funding
Project Cycle: Full Size Projects
CEO Approval of PPG
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Approval of Full Size Projects
PIFs cleared by CEO
Cleared PIFs included in work program for approval by Council
Fully prepared project documents circulated to Council for a 4 week review period prior to CEO endorsement
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Develop concept
Project Identification Form
(PIF)
Prepare project proposal
Option to request Project
Preparation Grant (PPG)
CEO Approval of PIF (and PPG)
CEO Approval
2 Week Council review of
Project Document
Implement, monitor and
evaluate Project
Final evaluation
Project impacts continue after completion of GEF funding
Project Cycle: Medium Size Projects
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Approval of Medium Size Projects and Enabling Activities
Medium Size Projects PIFs approved by CEO for further preparation
Fully prepared project documents circulated to Council for 2 week comment period prior to CEO approval.
Enabling Activities Fully prepared projects documents approved by CEO
and documents posted on the web site.
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GEF Project Cycle: Project Identification & Preparation
Project Identification Form (PIF)• Provides key information on project idea and best
estimate of project cost• Submitted on a rolling basis• Accompanied by National Operational Focal Point
endorsement
Project Preparation Grant (PPG)• Available to PIFs cleared by CEO• Grant amount based on estimate of project
preparation costs • Approved on a rolling basis
PIF and PPG can be submitted together
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GEF Project Cycle
There are two GEF review points in the project cycle:
1. PIF Clearance & Work Program Inclusion: • Project Identification Form (PIF) - for review and
clearance by CEO
• Work Program Document describing overall programmatic coherence of GEF projects in the work program in relation to the GEF strategic objectives –for approval by Council
2. CEO endorsement: Fully prepared full-sized projects submitted for CEO endorsement before approval by Agencies
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Review Criteria for Project Concepts
Criteria for PIF Review:• Country eligibility• Consistency with GEF strategic objectives/programs• Comparative advantage of GEF Agency submitting
PIF• Estimated cost of the project, including expected co-
financing• Consistency of the GEF grant request with resources
available in the focal area and Resource Allocation Framework allocations
• Milestones for further project processing
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Review Criteria for Complete Project proposals
Criteria for CEO Endorsement of Projects:
Project’s ability to deliver its outcomes, and generate global environmental benefits consistent with focal area strategies
Cost-effectiveness in using GEF funds (review of project budget, cost tables for project components, project management, consultants, and co-financing)
Compliance with GEF Monitoring and Evaluation Policy
Project preparation grant status report
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Role of Countries
Countries are advised to:
• Identify national priorities for GEF funding
• Develop comprehensive and coherent GEF strategy in consultation with key stakeholders
• Integrate GEF priorities within broader national environment and sustainable development frameworks
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Role of Operational Focal Points
• Dialogue with GEF Secretariat to discuss proposed project concepts and approach
• OFP endorses projects for GEF funding after proper consultation
• Begin project development and implementation in partnership with appropriate GEF Agencies