To (i) mitigate human-wildlife conflict through proactive prevention strategies in selected rural communities in Northern Botswana and (ii) offer local people employment choices in these same areas in wildlife-based tourism to benefit directly from the presence of wildlife.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2913
Country
Botswana
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2009
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Department of Wildlife and National Parks
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
14,970,000
GEF Project Grant
5,500,000
GEF Agency Fees
523,800

Timeline

Received by GEF
05 Oct 2006
Concept Approved
01 Aug 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
05 Oct 2009
Project Closed
24 Jun 2016