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• Introduction

• Previous GEF Coordination Setup

• GEF Coordination Levels

• Current Coordination Mechanism GEF A. GEF National Technical Review Committee B. National Steering Committee (GEF-Small Grants Programme) C. GEF Cell Establishment D. Senior Level Position Designated - GEF Focal Point

• Strengths and Weaknesses

• Lesson Learnt - Coordination Mechanism

• Efforts Underway for Improvement

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INTRODUCTION

• Pakistan (Location, Population, Area, Provinces) • Ministry of Environment is the focal agency for GEF operations. • Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment is GEF Focal Point (Operational & Political)• GEF Cell is Coordination Entity• Pakistan’s GEF Constituency includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Afghanistan and YemenPREVIOUS GEF COORDINATION SETUP

• Absence of Technical Review Committee• Non-existence of GEF Cell• Need for proper appraisal of new projects• Inadequate M&E arrangements• Lack of consultation and awareness• Inactive constituency

1. Internal Coordination• Within Ministry of Environment (Various Conventions Focal Persons)

2. National Level Coordination• Sectoral Coordination (Federal and Provincial Government departments)

• Outreach to other national Stakeholders (NGOs, private sector, academic / scientific institutions) • Liaison with GEF Agencies and project proponents.

3. Regional Coordination • Participation in GEF constituency meetings / regional workshops

• Implementation of regional projects and initiatives.

4. Global Coordination • Liaison with GEF Secretariat and Country Support Programme 44

GEF COORDINATION LEVELS

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CURRENT COORDINATION MECHANISM - GEF

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A. GEF NATIONAL TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC)

Composition• Chairman TRC, Additional Secretary, MoE• GEF TRC meetings convened quarterly or on need basis• Diversified participation of stakeholders• Pakistan’s National GEF Dialogue recommendations - guidelines

for TRC

Key Tasks• Performance evaluation of GEF funded on-going projects.• Appraisal of new projects concepts. • Review the performance of GEF Small Grants Program.• Discussions over other GEF related matters / operations.

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Technical Review Committee Structure

Composition• Committee includes representatives from Ministry of Environment, UNDP CO, Civil Society, Academia, Local Government, Private Sector and Media.

Key Tasks• Performance review of overall programme• Vetting and approval of new project proposals.• Discussion over operational issues and guidance to SGP Team.

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B. National Steering Committee (GEF - SGP)

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C. GEF CELL ESTABLISHMENT

• GEF Cell Established under One UN Program. • Operates in accordance with approved Annual Work Plan and under supervision of GEF Focal Point.

Key Tasks• Coordinates with GEF stakeholders• Facilitates in project preparation and approval process.• Implement entire GEF coordination mechanism.• Acts as GEF resource center• Representation at national and international forums• Carryout field visits to GEF funded projects.

D. SENIOR LEVEL POSITION DESIGNATED - GEF FOCAL POINT • Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment - GEF Focal Point• Conventions Focal Persons report to GEF Focal Point / Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment

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WHY CURRENT COORDINATION MECHANISM HAS BEEN FRUITFUL?

GEF TRC and NSC - SGP • Consultative process instrumental in efficient utilization of entire allocation• Increased number of projects reviewed / approved / endorsed at country level• Greater interest of GEF Agencies• Effective evaluation of ongoing projects/program• More equitable distribution of projects• Effective settlement of projects operational issues.

GEF Cell• Increased awareness about GEF• Maintenance of GEF institutional memory• Smooth execution of GEF operations Senior Position - GEF FP• Minimizing turn over of GEF Focal Points• Consultation between GEF Focal Point and Conventions Focal Persons

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Coordination Mechanism (Lessons Learnt)

Strengths • Improves information flow, promote awareness, qualitative decisions.• Avoids duplication of interventions• Tracks portfolio status and results• Brings multi-stakeholders consultation • Settles projects operational issues• Addresses national priorities in compliance with multilateral environmental agreements• Enhances ownership of projects at grassroots level

Weaknesses• Need for fixing time period required by GEF Agencies and proponents while processing new projects• Need for capacity building at country level• Need to carry out field visits

• Holding training session on project development• Launching new website of GEF• Developing digital knowledge pool for project proponents• Developing GEF Documentary• Publishing GEF Booklet• Exhibition of GEF projects• Fixing time period among GEF agencies and proponents for processing new projects• Strengthening GEF Cell• Carrying out field visits of GEF funded project sites• Holding regional workshop on international waters in Dec, 2009• Planning to hold GEF Constituency meeting in Pakistan

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FOR IMPROVEMENT OF COORDINATION MECHANISM (by end of 2010 )

Project: Energy Efficient Earth Quake Resistant Low Cost Housing for Poor Total Cost: 2.5 Million US$ with duration of 9 monthsImplementation by GEF-UNDP-SGP Office

Major features:• Constructing 500 houses in Coastal Areas of Sindh province• Replacing bricks with compressed earth blocks• Pioneering climate change adaptation activity in the world.• Generating employment opportunities and up-scalling local technology.

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FEW SUCCESS STORIES

Project: Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation into Production System in the Juniper Forest EcosystemTotal Cost: 1.26 Million US$ with duration of 4 yearsImplementation by IUCN and Government of Balochistan

Major features:• Improved water storage and water conveyance for irrigation in Ziarat district• Involving 34 Community Conservation Organizations (CCOs) including 10 women CCOs.• Local medicinal plants harvesting and marketing.• Capacity building for livestock development at household level.

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Project: Conservation of Habitats and species of Global Significance in Arid and semi-arid Ecosystems in BalochistanTotal Cost: 1.12Million US$ with duration of 5 yearsImplementation by UNDP, SUSG and Forest Department of Government of Balochistan

Major features:• Drafted first ever provincial level Forest Policy• Revised Forest Regulation 1890 and Forest Act 1927.• Significant reduction (90%) in illegal trapping and capturing endangered reptiles.• 45% increase in cost per Markhor during trophy hunting and generated income (80%) to be disbursed for community development.

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Project: Pakistan Wetlands ProgrammeTotal Cost: 11. 79 Million US$ with duration of 7 yearsImplementation by Ministry of Environment, WWF and UNDP

Major features:• Conservation of wetlands for the first time in Pakistan.• Drafted National Wetlands Policy. • Monthly newsletters with a circulation of 3000 per month, 106 users oriented web portal and involved around 0.5 Million students and hundred of thousands adults.• Comprehensive training program in wetlands management.• Mangrove plantation of around 200 ha on Makran Coast, renewable energy of 45 biogas plants, 5 wind / solar hybrid systems and 400 solar lanterns. 1616

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For more information about projects, please refer:www.moenv.gov.pkwww.undp.org.pkwww.sgppakistan.orgwww.iucn.orgwww.pakistanwetlands.org

For queries:as.moenv@gmail.comtaimurali81@yahoo.comfawnraza@hotmail.com