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GEF Project Cycle

GEF Project Cycle. Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points East and Southern Africa 25-27 June 2008, Windhoek, Namibia. Simplified GEF Project Approval Process. Main Features: Consolidation of steps in project cycle Reduction in documentation requirements. GEF Project Cycle: Purposes.

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GEF Project Cycle

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  1. GEF Project Cycle Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points East and Southern Africa 25-27 June 2008, Windhoek, Namibia

  2. Simplified GEF Project Approval Process Main Features: • Consolidation of steps in project cycle • Reduction in documentation requirements

  3. GEF Project Cycle: Purposes • Reduction of processing time of project proposals from identification to start of implementation to 22 months • Greater upstream strategic programming of GEF resources • Simplified GEF process and transparency in decision making • Enhanced monitoring for results

  4. Role of Countries • Countries are advised to: • Identify national priorities for GEF funding • Develop comprehensive and coherent GEF strategy in consultation with key stakeholders • Integrate GEF priorities within broader national environment and sustainable development frameworks

  5. Role of Operational Focal Points • Dialogue with GEF Secretariat to discuss proposed project concepts and approach • OFP endorses projects for GEF funding after proper consultation • Begin project development and implementation in partnership with appropriate GEF Agencies

  6. GEF Project Cycle – 4 Steps • GEF CEO’s review of the project concept (documented in the “PIF”) / approves PPG • Approval of the work program by the GEF Council • GEF CEO’s endorsement of the project • Implementation, supervision, monitoring and final evaluation

  7. Project Cycle: Full Size Projects Develop concept Project Identification Form (PIF) Option to request Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Final evaluation CEO Clearance of PIF CEO Approval of PPG Step 1 Project impacts continue after completion of GEF funding Implement, monitor and evaluate project ‘Work Program’ Inclusion - Council Approval Step 2 Step 4 CEO Endorsement 4 Week Council Review of Project Document Prepare project proposal Step 3

  8. GEF Project Cycle: Project Identification & Preparation • Project Identification Form (PIF) • Provides key information on project idea and best estimate of project cost • Submitted on a rolling basis • Accompanied by National OperationalFocal Point endorsement • Project Preparation Grant (PPG) • Available to PIFs cleared by CEO • Grant amount based on estimate of project preparation costs • Approved on a rolling basis • PIF and PPG can be submitted together

  9. GEF Project Cycle There are two GEF review points in the project cycle: • PIF Clearance & Work Program Inclusion: • Project Identification Form (PIF) - for review and clearance by CEO • Work Program Document describing overall programmatic coherence of GEF projects in the work program in relation to the GEF strategic objectives –for approval by Council • CEO endorsement: Fully prepared full-sizedprojects submitted for CEO endorsement before approval by Agencies

  10. Review Criteria for Project Concepts Criteria for PIF Review: • Country eligibility • Consistency with GEF strategic objectives/programs • Comparative advantage of GEF Agency submitting PIF • Estimated cost of the project, including expected co-financing • Consistency of the GEF grant request with resources available in the focal area and Resource Allocation Framework allocations • Milestones for further project processing

  11. Review Criteria for Complete Project proposals Criteria for CEO Endorsement of Projects: • Project’s ability to deliver its outcomes, and generate global environmental benefits consistent with focal area strategies • Cost-effectiveness in using GEF funds (review of project budget, cost tables for project components, project management, consultants, and co-financing) • Compliance with GEF Monitoring and Evaluation Policy • Project preparation grant status report

  12. Project Cycle: Medium Size Projects Develop concept Project Identification Form (PIF) Option to request Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Final evaluation Project impacts continue after completion of GEF funding Implement, monitor and evaluate Project CEO Approval of PIF (and PPG) CEO Approval 2 Week Council review of Project Document Prepare project proposal

  13. Approval of Medium Size Projects and Enabling Activities Medium Size Projects • PIFs approved by CEO for further preparation • Fully prepared project documents circulated to Council for 2 week comment period prior to CEO approval. Enabling Activities • Fully prepared projects documents approved by CEO and documents posted on the web site.

  14. Thank You

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