The Project’s development objective is to accelerate the development and utilization of geothermal resources in the Rift Valley as a pathway to low carbon development in the region. The Program’s global objective is to facilitate reduction of the growth rate of GHG emissions in the region through geothermal energy development to produce electricity.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
2119
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
The World Bank
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and UNEP in collaboration with a network of national agencies
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
74,261,652
GEF Project Grant
4,750,000
GEF Agency Fees
427,500
Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed