With the policy frameworks in place, the GEF has turned its focus to improving the systems utilized for implementing RBM. In the project cycle, there has been greater emphasis on ensuring quality of results indicators and baselines at the project design stage. The GEF is also working to improve its ability to report and utilize results from projects and programs under implementation. The following diagram outlines how RBM is integrated into each step of the project cycle:

• Step 1 - project concept: At the project concept stage, GEF program managers review project identification form (PIF) submissions to ensure the alignment of project objectives to GEF focal area outcomes.
• Step 2 - fully developed projects: At CEO endorsement for full sized projects or approval for medium sized projects, projects must include a fully budgeted M&E plan, a detailed results framework/logframe, and a completed tracking tool. A completed tracking tool ensures that key outcome indictors include a baseline and establish targets.
• Step 3 - project implementation: The GEF Agencies submit on an annual basis individual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs). The PIRs provide a status update including ratings on implementation progress and progress toward achieving global environmental benefits. In addition to individual PIRs, Agencies are requested to fill out and submit tracking tools for projects. Each project must submit a focal area tracking tool at the time of CEO endorsement/approval. Tracking tools are then submitted at mid-term and project completion in conjunction with the PIRs.
• Step 4 - project completion and evaluation: The GEF Agencies also submit to the EO terminal evaluations of all full and medium-sized GEF projects that complete implementation each year. (See RBM System: Process to Ensure the Quality of Objectives, Baselines, and Results Indicators