The immediate objective of the project is to develop and test tools which can be used in decision-making to support the conservation of indigenous farm animal genetic diversity in developing countries. NOTE: For earlier comments on concept note and PDF-B, please see database entry.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1902
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2008
Status
Project Approved
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
Bangladesh Agricultural Univiversity, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics; Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Animal Sciences Division; Universty of Peradeniya, Department of Animal Science, Sri Lanka; SEE REMARKS FOR OTHER Eas
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
3,971,000
GEF Project Grant
1,982,770
GEF Agency Fees
243,277

Timeline

Received by GEF
01 Nov 2002
Concept Approved
01 Nov 2007
Project Approved for Implementation
25 Nov 2008