Tanzania: To reduce exposure to mercury in pilot sites and strengthen the institutional capacity to manage and regulate mercury use in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM).

Overall PDO: To reduce exposure to mercury and uPOPs pollution in pilot sites and strengthen the institutional capacity to manage and regulate mercury use in artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and e-waste in selected countries in Africa.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9850
Country
Tanzania
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2020
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Mines
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
150,300,000
GEF Project Grant
7,339,450
GEF Agency Fees
660,550

Timeline

Received by GEF
20 Jun 2017
Project Approved for Implementation
30 Jun 2020