The proposed Project development objectives (PDO) are to (i) strengthen policy development and strategic framework for renewable energy and rural electrification; and (ii) to attract investors for sustainable development of new hydropower generation to supply the Port Moresby electricity grid.
The Global Environment Objective is to support the development of a framework, information exchange and consensus-building to launch a national effort on development of renewable energy-based mini-grids and rural electrification.
The Global Environment Objective is to support the development of a framework, information exchange and consensus-building to launch a national effort on development of renewable energy-based mini-grids and rural electrification.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
4283
Country
Papua New Guinea
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY, GOVERNMENT OF PNG
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
8,350,000
GEF Project Grant
900,000
GEF Agency Fees
90,000
Timeline
Received by GEF
13 Jun 2010
Concept Approved
23 Jun 2010
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Jan 2013
Project Closed
14 Dec 2018