National Action Plan on Mercury in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector in Burkina Faso

National capacity and capability improved for prevention and management of mercury use, through the preparation of a National Action Plan (NAP) for the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector

Project Details

GEF Project ID
9711
Country
Burkina Faso
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2017
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
The General Directorate of Environmental Preservation and Sustainable Development under the Ministry of Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change (MEGECC), Artisanal Gold Council (AGC)
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Enabling Activity
Focal Areas
Chemicals and Waste
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
EA Request Document signed Burkina Faso NAP
PAN_EMAPE_Burkina-Faso_April2020_FR
Review Sheet (PDF)

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
216,000
GEF Project Grant
500,000
GEF Agency Fees
47,500

Timeline

Received by GEF
15 Dec 2016
Concept Approved
01 Feb 2017
Project Approved for Implementation
31 Jan 2017
Project Closed
30 Sep 2021