The overall objective of the project is to implement in Tunisia, by 2008, a workable, responsive and transparent NBF, in line with the national development priorities, the Cartagena Protocol and other international obligations. The project will provide the necessary financial and technical assistance to: - Transform Tunisian National Biosafety Framework to a legally binding national biosafety regulatory regime through the enactment of Laws, and drafting of implementing regulations, decrees, orders; - Prepare specific training guides and manuals; - Train decision makers, scientists, administrative and technical staff on legal, scientific and technical matters;· - Enhance existing institutional facilities and infrastructures to undertake GMO detection and monitoring activities;· - Set up a mechanism for monitoring of enforcement; -·Strengthen channels for communication and information dissemination nationally, as well as through the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH);· - Promote public awareness and participation

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2648
Country
Tunisia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2006
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
919,260
GEF Project Grant
848,900
GEF Agency Fees
76,401

Timeline

Received by GEF
12 Nov 2004
Concept Approved
08 Feb 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
07 Feb 2006