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GEF National Dialogue Initiative

GEF National Dialogue Initiative. Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points in Middle East, North Africa & West Asia Cairo, Egypt, 20-22 October 2009. GEF CSP and NDI: Introduction. The Country Support Programme (CSP) and National Dialogue Initiative are Corporate programs of the GEF

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GEF National Dialogue Initiative

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  1. GEF National Dialogue Initiative Sub-Regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points in Middle East, North Africa & West Asia Cairo, Egypt, 20-22 October 2009

  2. GEF CSP and NDI: Introduction • The Country Support Programme (CSP) and National Dialogue Initiative are Corporate programs of the GEF • Implemented by UNDP (and UNEP for CSP Component 1) on behalf of the GEF partnership – GEF Secretariat and Agencies - as such, UNDP/UNEP managerial and financial responsibility • Strategic guidance provided by Inter-Agency Steering Committee, chaired by the GEF CEO

  3. GEF CSP and NDI: Introduction Shared global objectives of • Supporting GEF Focal Points and national stakeholders to strengthen national GEF coordination, integration, and priority-setting • Facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and exchange of information, knowledge, experiences • Participatory process embedded in GEF Instrument

  4. GEF CSP and NDI: Introduction • Under the National Dialogue Initiative • To date, 93 National Dialogues successfully undertaken (including Country Dialogue Workshops since April 2000) • Dialogues have evolved in scope relative to GEF Council decisions • 8 Sub-regional Consultations (2006)

  5. GEF NDI: Global Objectives • Promote in-depth understanding of the GEF's strategic directions, policies and procedures • Strengthen country coordination and ownership in GEF operations • Share lessons learned from project implementation • Achieve greater integration of GEF activities into national planning frameworks • Increase coordination and synergies between GEF and convention issues at the national level

  6. GEF NDI: Key Features of National Dialogues • Country-driven • Targeted agenda & objectives tailored to national needs; not cookie-cutter • Unique fora for broad, multi-stakeholder dialogue on GEF-related issues • Involve diversity of government ministries & agencies, NGOs, CBOs, academic & research institutions, private sector, donors, media, other partners, to enhance impact of GEF in the country • Involve range of GEF partners

  7. GEF National Dialogue Initiative:Multi-stakeholder participation in 2008 Dialogues Funding provided for participation of all stakeholders

  8. Requesting & Organizing a Dialogue • To apply to host a GEF National Dialogue, GEF OFPs send request to GEF CEO (with copy to NDI Global Manager) • Request letter should indicate: (a) key objectives and expected results of proposed National Dialogue (b) any possible linkages with other planned environmental consultations and events in your country • Requests are assessed and selected by GEF NDI Inter-Agency Steering Committee • Guide to Conducting a GEF National Dialogue available in English, French, and Spanish

  9. Recent GEF National Dialogues in Middle East, North Africa & West Asia Countries in Middle East, North Africa & West Asia thathaveheld GEF National Dialogues since 2004: • Jordan 2005 • Morocco 2006 • Iran 2007 • Egypt 2008 • Pakistan 2009

  10. National Dialogue Initiative For more information on the NDI, please visit the program webpages at: www.gefcountrysupport.org specifically: http://www.gefcountrysupport.org/report_detail.cfm?projectId=164

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