The project will support the development and implementation of policies, plans and regulations that ensure that economic development in the Red Sea is consistent with sound environmental management to protect the shared marine resources of the Red Sea coastal zone. Project components include institutional strengthening, development of public-private partnerships to ensure sustainable environmental management, data analysis and system monitoring.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
66
Country
Egypt
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1992
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Tourism Development Auth; Egyptian Env Affairs Agency; Red Sea Governorate
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
980,000
GEF Project Grant
4,750,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Apr 1992
Project Approved for Implementation
01 Apr 1992
Project Closed
27 Mar 2003