Detail of GEF Project #4799

GEF Project ID	4799
Funding Source	GEF Trust Fund
Project Name	Implementing Integrated Measures for Minimizing Mercury Releases from Artisanal Gold Mining
Country	Regional
Region	Latin America and Caribbean
Focal Area	Multi Focal Area
Approval Date	2012-03-19
GEF Agency Approval Date	2011-12-14
Project Status	IA Approved
GEF Agency	UNIDO
Executing Agency	National Geologic, Mining & Metallurgy Research Institute (INIGEMM), in Ecuador and the Ministry of Environment in Peru.
Description	To protect human health and the environment by implementing integrated measures aimed at minimizing mercury releases (>40%) from artisanal gold mining activities affecting the Puyango River basin in Ecuador and the Tumbes River basin in Peru.
GEF Project Grant	999,900 USD
GEF Grant	999,900 USD
Cofinancing Total	2,676,760 USD
Project Cost	3,676,660 USD
GEF Agency Fees	99,990 USD
GEF Project Grant (CEO Appr.)	999,900 USD
Cofinancing Total (CEO Appr.)	2,676,760 USD
Project Cost (CEO Appr.)	3,676,660 USD
GEF Agency Fees (CEO Appr.)	99,990 USD
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