Reversing Ecosystem and Water Degradation in the Volta River Basin (REWarD-Volta River Basin)
Project Summary
Reverse ecosystem and water degradation and support integrated ecosystem-based development in the Volta River Basin through strengthened transboundary governance and restoration and conservation of ecosystems for sustainable livelihoods.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 9910 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Concept Approved |
| Country | Regional |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Volta Basin Authority, Ministries in charge of water resources in basin countries, other relevant national authorities, GWP-WA, IUCN-Burkina Faso (country office) and DHI |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 6 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2018 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 200,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 7,122,566 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 75,110,636 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 658,934 USD |
| Total Cost | 82,433,202.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
05 Sep 2017
Preparation Grant Approved
25 May 2018
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2018
Project Approved for Implementation
Project closed