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UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme

UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme. Acting Locally, Conserving Globally. UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme. Established in 1992 (2002 in Namibia) Administered by the UNDP on behalf of the GEF Only one of the GEF portfolio exclusively implemented by one implementing agency

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UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme

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  1. UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme Acting Locally, Conserving Globally

  2. UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme • Established in 1992 (2002 in Namibia) • Administered by the UNDP on behalf of the GEF • Only one of the GEF portfolio exclusively implemented by one implementing agency • UNDP corporate commitment to: SGP development and success, integration into CO operations

  3. SGP is offered in countries

  4. SGP IN NAMIBIA • Namibia admitted April 2002 as 65th Country; 13th African country & 4th SADC country • Consultations with NGOs Sept 2002

  5. SGP works with local communities • Provides up to $50,000 grants to NGOs and CBOs (Project duration: up to 3 years) • For community initiatives that address the GEF Focal areas • SGP compliments Regular and Medium-Sized GEF Project funding – window for NGO/CBO direct participation in GEF mandate • Has funded more than 3000 community-based projects

  6. Funding Criteria Example from Uganda • Proponents: registered and recognized Ugandan CBO, NGO, or institution involved in community-level initiatives, aimed at promoting conservation of natural resources while at the same time improving local people’s livelihood. • GEF focal areas – biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation • Global environmental benefits • Promotion of partnerships and sustainability • Gender roles and relationships • Technical and financial viability and appropriate institutional framework for implementation • Innovative approaches

  7. SGP’s Country-Driven Implementation • National Host Institution • National Coordinator • National Steering Committee • Country Programme Strategy

  8. National Steering Committee • SGP’s national decision-making body -Voluntary • Ensures systematic and transparent project selection • Contributes to monitoring and evaluation of projects and overall programme progress.

  9. Namibia NSC Composition • UNDP, MET-DEA, NPC, FAO, NHI, NNF, NACOBTA, NRDP, DRFN,UNAM Fac. Sciences, UNAM SSD & WIMSA • 2 YEAR APPOINTMENT

  10. SGP Country Programme Strategy • Specific to each country context • Combines global and national criteria and concerns • Offers guidance for programme implementation and selection of projects. • Constitutes the baseline for programme assessment.

  11. SGP Emphasis on Participation • SGP project development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation is based on participation by community members and local stakeholders.

  12. Visit the SGP website:www.undp.org/sgp

  13. NEXT STEPS Call for proposals published in 2 newspapers – March 2003 NHI Selected & Contracted – Jan 2003 CPS Approved – Jan 2003 Programme Launched Officially – March 2003 Promotional Materials developed based on CPS – Feb 2003

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