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

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1622
Country
Bolivia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
VENRFD - Ministry of Sustainable Development
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
0
GEF Project Grant
479,430
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
25 Jan 2002
Concept Approved
22 Feb 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
21 Feb 2002
Project Closed
31 Dec 2012