Within the overall objective of the Stockholm Convention, which is to protect human health and the environment from POPs, the project will: i.Prepare the ground for implementation of the Convention in the Gambia ii.Assist the Gambia in meeting its reporting and other obligations under the Convention; iii.Strengthen Gambia’s national capacity to manage POPs and chemicals generaly.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1656
Country
Gambia
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
National Environment Agency
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
20,000
GEF Project Grant
450,000
GEF Agency Fees
54,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
03 May 2002
Concept Approved
22 May 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
21 May 2002
Project Closed
20 Sep 2011