The global objective of the proposed project supports the efforts of the Government of Panama to integrate environmental and social sustainability into development and poverty reduction strategies in the Pacific and Atlantic municipalities. It will do so through the following objectives: (a) enable decentralization of environmental management by strengthening local governments; (b) strengthen and train local government authorities in environmental management; and (c) support poor communities to adopt biodiversity friendly income generating activities.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2102
Country
Panama
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2006
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM) -- National Environmental Authority
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,100,000
GEF Project Grant
6,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
565,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
16 May 2003
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2005
Project Approved for Implementation
16 May 2006
Project Closed
29 Apr 2015