GEF Knowledge and Learning Program GEF-7 National Dialogue

GEF Knowledge Day Peer-to-peer Learning during GEF Expanded Constituency Workshops (ECW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDPQxxTCQ1c&spfreload=10 Full-day regional knowledge and learning event Hands-on exposure to GEF projects Field visits to GEF projects to meet project managers and beneficiaries, and observe key project lessons learned Learning Stations, an experiential learning method that was developed by the GEF Secretariat in 2016, where implementing agency staff also play an active role. (Where a field visit is not possible) brings the project to the participants Replicated in 13 regions to date, reaching more than 120 countries & over 1200 participants.

Results-focused Planning Guide and Toolkit Practical blue-print on how to design, implement & monitor knowledge exchange and learning in projects. Tools and instruments to facilitate knowledge exchange & learning when designing and implementing GEF projects. Case studies of successful knowledge exchange in GEF projects with examples from WBG, UNDP, FAO, IDB, IFAD, UNIDO and SGP.

GEF Kaleo “Question & Answer” Platform and On-line Knowledge Sharing Tool An innovative predictive knowledge sharing software, developed by Kaleo, Inc. and customized for the GEF. Provides an online “question and answer” platform on operational issues related to the GEF. Uses machine learning to provide up-to-date and “expert vetted” answers to common questions about the GEF, its operational policies and procedures. Accessible through a small search-bar widget on the GEF website. Questions that are asked (and answered) in GEF Kaleo are stored in the GEF Kaleo Knowledgebase and are immediately available to the next user who asks the same question.

GEF Academy (E-curriculum)

GEF Portal Track actual results during project implementation against targeted results Geo-reference information: display GEF project information through maps and other visual means Dashboard view of status and trends across the entire project portfolio Enhance transparency and public access to data and documents

Knowledge Capture and Use Throughout the GEF Project Cycle   Project Cycle Stages GEF-7 Requirements for KM How to Meet KM Requirements Project Design Step 1: GEFSEC Review for PIF Clearance Part II. Project Justification Q 7. Outline the KM approach for the project, including, if any , plans for the project to learn from other relevant projects and initiatives, to assess and document in a user friendly form, and share these experiences and expertise with relevant stakeholders. Demonstrate learning through the use/consideration of relevant knowledge products by similar projects and initiatives, evaluations of previous projects, data sets, research, publications, stakeholder input, expert assessments, lessons learned/best practice; etc. with clear references. Step 3: GEFSEC Review for CEO Endorsement Q A8. Elaborate on the KM approach for the project, including, if any, plans for the project to learn from other projects and initiatives (e.g. participate in trainings, conferences, stakeholder exchanges, virtual networks, project twinning), and plans for the project to assess and document in a user friendly form (e.g. lessons learned briefs, engaging websites,  guidebooks based on experience) and share these experiences and expertise (e.g. participate in communities of practice, organize seminars, trainings and conferences) with relevant stakeholders. Present KM approach for the project, defining specific plans, tasks, deliverables (knowledge products, including websites), roles and responsibilities, expected outputs and impact as well as the corresponding KM budget for the project. These KM plans and activities could be presented as part of the project’s M&E plan. (pg. 15 of Guidelines on the Project and Program Cycle Policy, 2016). They are also eligible for GEF funding under PMC - project management cost. (pg. 42 of Guidelines on the Project and Program Cycle Policy, 2016) Project Implementation Step 4: Performance Monitoring & Reporting during Implementation (PIR; MTR) Project Knowledge & Learning Registry through GEF Portal Annually track and register in the GEF portal, if any, lessons learned from the project Annually register and upload, if any, Knowledge Products produced by the project Annual Portfolio Reporting Requirement (AMPR) – Part 2 (Under review) An annual report on lessons learned and overall results presented to the May/June Council. (pg. 55 of Guidelines on the Project and Program Cycle Policy, 2016) Upload project lessons and/or best practice, if any, into the GEF Portal – as they become available or annually, in conjunction with PIRs and MTRs Upload knowledge products, if any, produced by the project – as they become available or annually, in conjunction with PIRs and MTRs Compile/analyze/report lessons for consolidated portfolio-wide GEFSEC presentation to Council as part of AMPR-2. Project Closure and Aftermath Step 5: Project Closure & Evaluation Terminal Evaluation (pg. 85 of Guidelines on the Project and Program Cycle Policy, 2016) Provide well-formulated lessons based on project experience and applicable to the type of project at hand, to the GEF’s overall portfolio, and/or to GEF systems and processes. Include good practices that have led to effective stakeholder engagement, successful broader adoption of GEF initiatives by stakeholders, large-scale environmental impacts. Describe aspects of project performance that worked well along with reasons for it, and discuss where these good practices may or may not be replicated Evaluate, draw out and disseminate knowledge; Provide the necessary inputs for TERs by the GEF IEO; Leave and sustain the legacy of knowledge; Knowledge Capture and Use Throughout the GEF Project Cycle

Knowledge and Learning in the GEF Partnership – ongoing process Communications Public Relations Website, Publications, Videos, Social Media, Events Presentations Targeted Knowledge and Learning Projects Financed by the GEF GEF Projects and Programs Incorporating learning from past experience (PIF Review Criteria) Country Support Program Expanded Constituency Workshops GEF Knowledge Days Communities of Practice IW: Learn GEF Agency Knowledge and Learning Initiatives Websites, Databases, Publications, Events GEF KM Advisory Group STAP Scientific Knowledge Capture, Analysis and Sharing IEO Evaluation of Results, Impact and Lessons from the GEF Portfolio GEF KALEO “Ask the Expert” Online Tool and Knowledgebase Art of Knowledge Exchange Guidebook and Workshops Member Country (Recipient & Donor) Knowledge and Learning Initiatives GEF Council Policy and Information Papers and Presentations GEF Academy E-Curriculum Partnerships for Knowledge Exchange Technical Forums and Platforms Internal GEFSEC Knowledge and Learning Initiatives IAP KM Platforms

A forum for knowledge sharing and partnership to achieve urban sustainability across 28 cities in 11 countries. GEF-7 Sustainable Cities Impact Program Knowledge and Tools to Support “Three” Pillars Planning Cities Spatial Data Indicators Integrated Planning Financing Cities Municipal Financing Investment Options Project Preparation Connecting Cities City to city learning Partnership with networks Connecting financial institutions Scaling up GPSC to reach more cities Multiple Global Environment Benefits: climate change mitigation, biodiversity, land degradation, chemical and waste management Co-benefits: Air Pollution? We are encouraged to see that GEF is responding to such urban challenges by promoting a holistic approach to achieving environmental sustainability. It was in this context that a sustainable city program was created at GEF-6. I commend the vision and the leadership of the GEF, in particular, the GEF CEO, Ms. Naoko Ishii. The World Bank is privileged to work with the cities and partner organizations to lead the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) that ties 28 cities together across 11 countries. GPSC is an innovative and integral component of the city program, with the objective of helping cities overcome single sectoral interventions. And to support cities to move toward an integrated approach to urban planning, management and financing. The implementation of the program is well underway. We are pleased that GEF-6 has a total grant of $150 million dedicated to cities. With this, the cities have been able to leverage $2.4 billion in co-financing for their projects – a multiplying factor of 17. This could lead to direct or indirect greenhouse gas emission reductions equating to more than 100 million metric tons of carbon. Next, we are very excited that for GEF-7, the Sustainable Cities Impact Program will be further scaled up. Working with the national governments, cities and partner organizations – along with the GEF Secretariat – we intend to draw lessons from the first phase of the program, and ensure moving forward that it will bring the national environmental priorities down to the city level. This will all be to achieve both urban growth and environmental benefits.