This project seeks to remove market barriers to the adoption of sustainable biomass energy practices and technologies by institutions (schools and hospitals) and small businesses (restaurants, hotels) in rural and urban areas of Kenya by: (i) promoting highly efficient improved stoves, and (ii) establishment of woodlots owned and managed by the institutions and private sector.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2870
Country
Kenya
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2006
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
RETAP
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
5,646,467
GEF Project Grant
975,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Received by GEF
21 Jul 2005
Concept Approved
08 Mar 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
07 Mar 2006
Project Closed
28 Aug 2013