The objective of this project is to assist the power sector of the country in fulfilling its obligations under the Stockholm Convention by reducing the release of PCBs to the environment and disposing of 500tons of PCB-containing equipment, oil, and waste in an environmentally sound manner.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
4858
Country
Bangladesh
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Status
Project Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Department of Environment of the Ministry of Environment and Forests
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
27,145,080
GEF Project Grant
3,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
285,000
Timeline
Received by GEF
14 Mar 2012
Concept Approved
12 Apr 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
09 May 2016