The GEF project will build on the baseline established by the IDA CBRD project, the objective of which is to reduce poverty, improve livelihood conditions and increase access to services at the local level. The GEF project will specifically complement the development objective of the IDA project through support for sustainable livelihoods by reinforcing capacity, supporting sustainable land management investments in target communities, and targeting investments at the watershed level. The global environment objective of the GEF project is to introduce sustainable land management practices at the local and regional (commune) levels, in order to limit land degradation and desertification and to safeguard critical ecosystem functions.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2459
Country
Mauritania
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2006
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Mauritania, World Bank
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
58,800,000
GEF Project Grant
6,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
571,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
30 Jan 2004
Concept Approved
01 Feb 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
24 May 2006
Project Closed
21 Nov 2013