i) Provide technical support for developing ABS policy, legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for The Gambia; (ii) Undertake to pilot of administrative or policy measures to implement community protocols, bioprospecting, and/or biotechnology research; and (iii) Promote ABS-compliant management of protected areas that support improvements in the conditions of biological and genetic resources for the Nyambai Forest Complex.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
10677
Country
Gambia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2022
Status
Project Approved
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM)
GEF Period
GEF - 7
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,898,357
GEF Project Grant
3,074,886
GEF Agency Fees
292,114

Timeline

Received by GEF
24 Sep 2020
Concept Approved
11 Dec 2020
Project Approved for Implementation
20 Dec 2022