Stakeholders' Workshop 2nd (KEN-GEF-98-001)
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Country:
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KENYA
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Grantee:
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Forest Action Network - NGO (Non-government Organization)
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Focal Area:
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Multifocal Area
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Op. Program:
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Project Type:
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Full
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Operational Phase:
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Phase 1
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Dates:
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2/1998 - 2/1998
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Grant Amount:
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12 491,00 USD
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Project Status:
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Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Types:
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Information Dissemination, Networking and Policy Dialogue
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Project Details & Results
The GEF stakeholder workshop is held twice a year for participants drawn from the CBO and NGOs as part of capacity building in GEF/SGP thematic areas. The participants of the workshop were introduced by resource experts to the following thematic areas:
• Clarification of GEF/SGP focal areas (Biodiversity, Climate Change, International Waters and Land Degradation). An additional subject was Biodiversity related economic.
• Writing of proposals through practical exercise in working groups.
• Presenting the proposals to the plenary with following discussions.
Participants of this workshop were drawn from all regions of the country.
Notable Community Participation
Participants were selected from NGOs and CBOs and some community members.
Capacity - Building Component
Participants were trained on proposal writing, gender perspectives in GEF thematic areas and global benefits as regards GEF thematic areas.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
N/A
Gender Focus
Both men and women participated in this workshop.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
N/A
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Issues on global environment highlighted through the GEF thematic areas covered in the workshop.
Project Results
The participants of the workshop were introduced by resource experts to the following thematic areas: • Clarification of GEF/SGP focal areas (Biodiversity, Climate Change, International Waters and Land Degradation). An additional subject was Biodiversity related economic. • Writing of proposals through practical exercise in working groups. • Presenting the proposals to the plenary with following discussions.
Participants understand the UNDP GEF SGP focal areas and are able to write proposals also to other donor organizations working in the environment sector.
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