The objective of this enabling activities proposal is to strengthen national capacity and enhance knowledge and understanding amongst decision-makers, managers, the industry, NGOs and the public at large on POPs to develop and formulate a National Implementation Plan (NIP). By achieving this objective Lao PDR will meet the obligations of the Stockholm Convention and will be enabled to manage the elimination of POPs. Specifically, the project will: (i)Allow Lao PDR to meet its reporting obligations under the Stockholm Convention; (ii)Prepare the ground for the implementation of the Stockholm Convention in Lao PDR; (iii)Strengthen national capacity to manage POPs and chemicals management capacity in general; (iv)Maximize government commitment and facilitate ratification of the Stockholm Convention.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1652
Country
Lao PDR
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Environment Research Institute, State Technology and Environment Agency
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
497,850
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
27 Mar 2002
Concept Approved
19 Apr 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
18 Apr 2002
Project Closed
31 Dec 2012