ROLE OF KEY "ACTORS"
IV. TIMING OF THE PROJECT CYCLE
43. It is very difficult to assign a specific time frame to the project cycle, since each project will vary according to its focal area, to project complexity and to the procedures of the Implementing Agency. The Implementing Agencies are all committed to expediting project development to the greatest extent possible and will continuously seek means to streamline the project cycle and to reduce the time between commitments and disbursement of funds. Also, it is expected that in the restructured GEF the project proposals presented for Council approval will be well advanced in their preparation, which should reduce the time between Council approval of project proposals and final approval of project documents by the Implementing Agency. This aspect of the project cycle will be kept under review by the GEFOP.
ROLE OF KEY "ACTORS"
Actor Functions
Recipient Country Identification of operational focal point.
Identification of project ideas, endorsement of
project proposals.
Approves final project document.
Facilitates broad based, as well as, project
related consultations.
Feedback on GEF activities, including
implementation of projects.
Implementing Agency Works with recipient country to facilitate
identification of operational focal point.
Assists in identification of project ideas.
Manages project preparation.
Approves final project in accordance with
internal procedures.
Supervises and monitors project implementation.
Prepares semi-annual project reports for
Secretariat.
GEFOP Informed of Block A grants.
Recommends to CEO PDF-Blocks B and C grants.
Reviews project proposals and recommends to CEO
projects for inclusion in proposed work program.
STAP STAP-roster expert to review each project
proposal.
STAP to selectively review projects in
accordance with Council approved criteria.
Evaluation of scientific and technical aspects
of project implementation and technical
effectiveness of GEF portfolio..
Council Approves GEF policies and operational strategies
which will include guidance received from
Conventions.
Approves work program.
Members review projects before final approval.
Members may request project be reviewed at a
Council meeting.
Approves Annual Report.
CEO Approves PDF Block B and C grants.
Determines content of proposed work program.
Endorses projects before final approval.
Secretariat General portfolio management and record keeping.
Chairs GEFOP.
Develops operational guidelines on basis of
Council - approved policies.
Organizes annual project implementation review.
Prepares Annual Report to Council.
Footnotes:
1. Instrument, paragraph 4.
2. Instrument, paragraph 5.
3. Instrument, paragraph 28.
4. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 4.
5. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 5.
6. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 6.
7. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 7.
8. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 8.
9. Instrument, Annex D, paragraph 9.
