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Detail of GEF Project #2546
| GEF Project ID | 2546 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Demonstration of Sustainable Alternatives to DDT and Strengthening of National Vector Control Capabilities in Middle East and North Africa |
| Country | Regional |
| Region | Regional |
| Focal Area | POPs |
| Operational Program | 14 |
| Strategic Program | CB-1; POPS-2; POPS-3 |
| Pipeline Entry Date | 2004-07-13 |
| PDF-B Approval Date | 2004-10-18 |
| Approval Date | 2007-06-14 |
| CEO Endorsement Date | 2008-07-07 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2008-08-01 |
| Project Status | Under Implementation |
| GEF Agency | UNEP |
| Executing Agency | WHO Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO); Ministries of Health of the participating countries |
| Description | The long-term objective of the project is to reduce the reliance on DDT without increasing the occurrence of vector-borne diseases (VBD), and to promote appropriate vector control management practices by strengthening capacities of countries to sustainably implement environmentally sound alternatives. The project objectives are to: (i) demonstrate the viability, availability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the alternatives to use of DDT; (ii) promote the replication of the good practices and demonstrated alternatives in the countries selected and elsewhere; and (iii) build capacity in each country to plan and design application of alternatives based on the principles of integrated vector management (IVM). The alternatives to be considered will mostly be non chemical-based and will include the following: - Biological control; - Environmental management (including water sanitation and irrigation management); - Insecticide treated nets; and - Combination of the above with supportive insecticide use. This will lead to significant and sustainable reductions in the vector-borne disease burdens of the countries of the region and at the same time ensure the protection of the environment and human health by reducing the use of DDT and other insecticides. |
| Implementation Status | Project being revised to conform to recommendations and review from GEF secretariat |
| PDF B Amount | 650,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 4,913,110 USD |
| GEF Grant | 5,563,110 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 8,416,400 USD |
| Project Cost | 13,979,500 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 500,680 USD |
| GEF Project (CEO Endo.) | 3,960,010 USD |
| Cofinancing Total (CEO Endo.) | 8,416,400 USD |
| Project Cost (CEO Endo.) | 13,026,400 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees (CEO Endo.) | 414,901 USD |
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