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Detail of GEF Project #2667
| GEF Project ID | 2667 |
| UNDP PMIS ID | 739 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Community Micro Hydro for Sustainable Livelihood |
| Country | Bhutan |
| Region | Asia and the Pacific |
| Focal Area | Climate Change |
| Operational Program | 6 |
| PDF-A Approval Date | 1997-12-01 |
| Approval Date | 2005-05-13 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2005-08-12 |
| Project Completion Date | 2009-06-30 |
| Project Status | Project Completion |
| GEF Agency | UNDP |
| Executing Agency | Department of Energy (DoE) |
| Description | The project’s objective is socio-economic development of Sengor community through provision of electricity for domestic purposes, and utilization of energy for community based rural enterprises leading to enhanced livelihoods and poverty alleviation. |
| Implementation Status | • National Consultant recruited for the Community Collateral fund guidelines and rural co-operatives enterprises. • A temporary Sengor Micro Hydropower Management Committee (SMHMC) has been formed with representatives from Dept of Energy and the community • Billing cycle of the households has been started since June 1, 2007 after a grace period of one month. |
| PDF A Amount | 25,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 520,000 USD |
| GEF Grant | 545,000 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 545,000 USD |
| Project Cost | 1,090,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 146,000 USD |
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