UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme
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Acting Locally, Conserving Globally
UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme
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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
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SGP is offered in countries
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SGP IN NAMIBIA
Namibia admitted April 2002 as 65th Country; 13th African country & 4th SADC country
Consultations with NGOs Sept 2002
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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
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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
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SGP’s Country-Driven Implementation
National Host Institution
National Coordinator
National Steering Committee
Country Programme Strategy
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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.
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Namibia NSC Composition
•UNDP, MET-DEA, NPC, FAO, NHI, NNF, NACOBTA, NRDP, DRFN,UNAM Fac. Sciences, UNAM SSD & WIMSA
•2 YEAR APPOINTMENT
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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.
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SGP Emphasis on Participation
SGP project development, implementation,
and monitoring and evaluation is based on
participation by community members and
local stakeholders.
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Visit the SGP website:www.undp.org/sgp
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CPS Approved – Jan 2003
NHI Selected & Contracted –
Jan 2003
Promotional Materials
developed based on CPS –
Feb 2003
Programme Launched Officially – March 2003
Call for proposals
published in 2 newspapers –
March 2003
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