The overall rationale of this project is to assist African country Parties to the UNCCD to address the causes and mitigate the negative impacts of land degradation on the structure and functional integrity of ecosystems through the adoption and mainstreaming of sustainable land management practices. The objective of this project is to support the African country Parties to enhance their capacities to prepare and/or elaborate their national reports so as to fulfill their obligations under the UNCCD. Through this support, in country capacity is built and an a multi-stakeholder consultation process for implementing the UNCCD is strengthened.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2469
Country
Regional
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2004
Status
Completed
Region
Regional
Executing Agencies
IFAD
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
900,000
GEF Project Grant
900,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
26 Feb 2004
Concept Approved
08 Jun 2004
Project Approved for Implementation
07 Jun 2004
Project Closed
03 Oct 2007