The project will protect biological diversity through the designation, establishment and management of priority protected areas, the protection of associated wildlife, and the planning and implementation of community participatory programs in and around protected areas. Components include the establishment and management of at least four protected areas (NBCAs), technical assistance and conservation training with particular emphasis on the recruitment of NGOs for community mobilization, environmental monitoring and evaluation, and the design of a conservation trust fund for long-term financing.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
78
Country
Lao PDR
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1991
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
National Office for Nature Conservation and Watershed Management (Department of Forestry)
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
200,000
GEF Project Grant
5,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1991
Project Closed
11 Feb 2003