To catalyse investments in renewable energy-based mini-grids and Energy Centres to reduce GHG emissions and contribute to the achievement of Lesotho’s Vision 2020 and SE4All goals.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5742
Country
Lesotho
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2016
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Energy, Meteorology and Water Affaires (MEMWA) – Department of Energy (DoE) - lead, Ministry of Development Planning (MDP), Bureau of Statistics (BoS), Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA), Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Cultur
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
19,267,837
GEF Project Grant
3,500,000
GEF Agency Fees
332,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
10 Mar 2014
Concept Approved
01 May 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
08 May 2016