The objective of the proposed project is to enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of renewable natural resources in Okyeman through community-based integrated natural resource management approaches. The GEF alternative would expand the baseline activities to cover the following major areas – (a) improving the management of forest and wildlife resources by strengthening local community capacity; (b) inventory of renewable natural resources especially forest and species of economic importance to the local community, (c) local policy and regulatory reforms; (d) environmental awareness programs; and (e) Provision of alternative livelihood to local communities who economic well being will be affected by proposed conservation efforts. (f) Develop monitoring and evaluation indicator to guide the implementation of the above project activities.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2183
Country
Ghana
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2003
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Okyeman Environment Foundation
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
629,000
GEF Project Grant
848,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
04 Aug 2003
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Aug 2003
Project Closed
11 Aug 2008