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Resource Mobilization. Experience in Turkey and SEC. How we work. Regular communication with stakeholders Attending seminars and conferences for FAO visibility Following possible funds of financial institutions
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Resource Mobilization Experience in Turkey and SEC
How we work • Regular communication with stakeholders • Attending seminars and conferences for FAO visibility • Following possible funds of financial institutions • Working closely with other UN agencies like UNDP, UNIDO, ILO, UNFPA to find possible cooperation areas in line with FAO’s mandate to raise fund for joint activities • establish common understanding with UN agencies to develop joint programme
Challenges • UNDP competition • Too much bureaucratic processes at FAO and donor side • Visibility?? • Lack of responsible staff on the field • Unclear terms of reference for resource mobilization • Limited number of technical staff and limited financial resources to develop project proposal even the concept note
strengths • Good networking and communication with donors • Visibility ?? • Existing baseline documents, UNDCS, CPF, national plans, Strategic plans of the Ministries • Technical expertise of FAO and field works • International commitments of Government
National Budget • UTF/TUR/059/TUR - Social Policies and International Good Practices Project 2012-2014 • Budget USD624 403 • Donor Turkey, Ministry of Family and Social Policy
National budget UTF/TUR/056/TUR GEF Biosafety project • Budget: USD 546 000 • Donor: Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock • Origin of the fund : GEF4
National budget FAO -Turkey Partnership Programme (FTPP) • FTPP Duration (2007-2011) • Overall Budget: USD 10,100,000 • Amount Allocated to Projects: USD 10,100,000 8 regional projects 11 multi-country projects 11 national projects Extension process is underway. It is expected to finalise by the end of 2012.
National budget GAP Extension Project • Budget : USD 240,000 • Project concept note was developed by HQ shared with GAP administration • Waiting for GAP president approval
EU fund Ecosystem Adaptation to Climate Change • The project proposal was developed under the UNJP climate change project • As the subject is related to FAO’s mandate , FAO took the lead to find resource • Communicated with EU environment section
GEF 5 SEC strategy • Active participation into GEF 5 portfolio developmentworkshops/meetings (in Turkey and Kyrgyzstan) • Direct contact with GEF national operational focal points and relevant national partners • Participation in study visits, familiarization workshops, and conducting bilateral meetings • Capacity development through joint works with national GEF staff
GEF 5 Projects Sustainable Land Management and Climate Friendly Agriculture (Turkey) • Budget: USD 6.5 Million GEF grant Co financing: USD 21,3 Million • Multi focal area, CC, LD and BD • Covers forestry, crop and land and water management • PIF approved, PPG is under development
GEF 5 projects Sustainable management of mountainous forest and land resources of Kyrgyzstan in Climate Change Conditions • Budget 6.1 USD million GEF Grant (CC, LD and SFM/REDD+ focal areas) • 17,1 USD million co-financing from national partners, IFAD, TIKA, GIZ, FAO and local farmers • Covers forestry, land and water management and crop • PIF approved, PPG drafted
GEF 5 projects Managementof POPs and other obsolete pesticides; and implementing sound pesticides management programme in Turkey and Central Asia countries • Regional (TUR, KAZ, KYR,AZE,TAJ) • Budget: GEF 8,9 Million USD Co-financing:29,4 Million USD • Project programmed by GEF, PIF revised and resubmitted
GEF 5 projects Conservation of steppe biodiversity in Turkey through establishment of steppe protected areas and streamlining biodiversity conservation into production landscapes • Single focal area, BD • Budget: 2,3 Million USD GEF • Government request received, pipelined and PIF will be finalised in December 2012.
WHAT next to do better Comparative advantages of FAO are the key and entry points for RM but not enough….. • Prepare Resource Mobilization strategy including stakeholder analysis ( donors, corporate private sector,NGOs..) • Presentation of Priority matrix to donors • Regular use of the FAO tools for advocacy including success stories • Try to be in right place , in right time (lobbying) • Capacity development of FAO staff on communication and negotiation • Use Visual and campaign material/ policy briefs/concept notes • Organise Study visit for partners including representatives of agencies • Organise Social gatherings( breakfast/lunch meetings)
WHAT next to do better • More support from HQ is required / focal point for each country for better coordination • MOA, MOUs should be put it in reality with specific focus on country engagements with resource partners • Increase the staff capacity at subregioanal/ country level