Environmentally-sound Development of the Power Sector with the Final Disposal of PCBs
Project Summary
The objective of this project is to assist the power sector of the country in fulfilling its obligations under the Stockholm Convention by reducing the release of PCBs to the environment and disposing of 500tons of PCB-containing equipment, oil, and waste in an environmentally sound manner.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 4858 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| Executing Agencies | Department of Environment of the Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2013 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 45,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 3,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 27,145,080 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 285,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 30,190,080.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
15 Mar 2012
Preparation Grant Approved
19 Feb 2013
Concept Approved
01 Apr 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
09 May 2016
Project closed