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Detail of GEF Project #1124
| GEF Project ID | 1124 |
| UNDP PMIS ID | 1382 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Integrated Participatory Ecosystem Management In and Around Protected Areas, Phase I |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Region | Africa |
| Focal Area | Biodiversity |
| Operational Program | 1 |
| Pipeline Entry Date | 1999-10-01 |
| PDF-B Approval Date | 1999-09-11 |
| Approval Date | 2002-10-15 |
| CEO Endorsement Date | 2003-07-25 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2003-10-01 |
| Project Completion Date | 2008-12-31 |
| Project Status | Project Completion |
| GEF Agency | UNDP |
| Executing Agency | General Direction of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Description | The overall objective of the full project is to conserve globally significant biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of natural resources through an integrated approach whereby protected areas and community-based sustainable use activities are woven into a "win-win" package. Through this integrated community biodiversity conservation project and the implementation of the provisions of the National Biodiversity Strategy, long term solutions will be sought for better management of water, natural resources, land use, and invasive species. |
| Implementation Status | The Project Coordination Unit moved to a new office. It carried out the following events : Mid Term Evaluation report submitted, under discussion ; training manual for protected areas management developed ; part time ICT technician recruited. At the SerraMalagueta and MonteGordo sites : cadastre survey, in partnership with municipalities, local communities and private landowners ; ecotourism information centers established ; training of local communities and associations on establishment and building of successful associations/NGOs ; reforestation program with planting of 4,000 endemic plants ; eradication of invasive species; training on Forest Fire Control for project staff and local community. At the SerraMalagueta site : forestry study, presentation of final results ; start construction of park office and other infrastructure ; building of nursery of endemic plants; training workshop for the community on Pano de Terra production ; micro-economist recruited. At the MonteGordo site : topographical survey for the camp site; two Peace Corps volunteers jointed the team. |
| PDF B Amount | 346,500 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 3,585,600 USD |
| GEF Grant | 3,932,100 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 5,706,900 USD |
| Project Cost | 9,639,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 382,000 USD |
| GEF Project (CEO Endo.) | 3,585,600 USD |
| Cofinancing Total (CEO Endo.) | 6,186,900 USD |
| Project Cost (CEO Endo.) | 10,119,000 USD |
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