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Detail of GEF Project #2648
| GEF Project ID | 2648 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Capacity Building for the Implementation of the National Biosafety Framework |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Region | Africa |
| Focal Area | Biodiversity |
| Operational Program | 1; 2; 3; 4; 13 |
| Approval Date | 2006-02-08 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2007-01-22 |
| Project Completion Date | 2011-06-01 |
| Project Status | Under Implementation |
| GEF Agency | UNEP |
| Executing Agency | Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources |
| Description | The overall objective of the project is to implement in Tunisia, by 2008, a workable, responsive and transparent NBF, in line with the national development priorities, the Cartagena Protocol and other international obligations. The project will provide the necessary financial and technical assistance to: - Transform Tunisian National Biosafety Framework to a legally binding national biosafety regulatory regime through the enactment of Laws, and drafting of implementing regulations, decrees, orders; - Prepare specific training guides and manuals; - Train decision makers, scientists, administrative and technical staff on legal, scientific and technical matters;· - Enhance existing institutional facilities and infrastructures to undertake GMO detection and monitoring activities;· - Set up a mechanism for monitoring of enforcement; -·Strengthen channels for communication and information dissemination nationally, as well as through the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH);· - Promote public awareness and participation |
| Implementation Status | Project in appraisal. |
| GEF Project Grant | 848,900 USD |
| GEF Grant | 848,900 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 919,260 USD |
| Project Cost | 1,768,160 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 76,401 USD |
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