The overall objective of the project is to build capacity and strengthen institutional arrangement and develop appropriate strategies for identifying sites contaminated by chemicals listed in annexes A, B and or C of Stockholm Convention, and other persistent toxic substances as appropriate. The project will also assess the viability of environmentally sound and low-cost remediation technologies.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2720
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2007
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
Ministries of Environment, Nigeria and Ghana; UNIDO regional office in Abuja
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
2,100,000
GEF Project Grant
2,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
265,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
03 Feb 2005
Concept Approved
01 Aug 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
29 Oct 2007
Project Closed
17 Dec 2018