Presentation on the LME Project toolkit Stephen Max Donkor, Ph.D sdonkor@gmail.com

Presentation Outline Objective Scope Terms Of Reference Draft Chapters Planned Activities Key Questions for discussion. Presentation Outline

Contribute to generate harmonized knowledge products drawing on existing science for inclusion in new toolkits by harvesting and codifying experiences and best practices from the existing GEF LME/ICM/MPA/MSP projects. Contribute Focus on LME Project Development to save project preparation time as experts involved in the project preparation would have a clearer idea what needs to be done as well as be well acquainted with the exact steps. Focus on respond to the question what is the exact content of the project document, because a sample of current project documents shows that they widely differ among themselves. Respond Assignment

To utilize the accumulated knowledge of past LME projects into creating a practical approach to the preparation of future LME projects, both within and outside the aegis of GEF. To also be used to prepare complimentary ICM, MPA, PMS and coastal adaptation projects OBJECTIVES

Table of Contents Background and Introduction LME Project Concept Development (PIF). Preparation of Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) Projects. Preparation of Strategic Action Programmes(SAP) Projects. LME Case Studies and Experiences. Ensuring Sustainability is Embedded in Project Design References Annexes

Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background about GEF projects 1.2 The GEF strategic impact areas 1.3 The role of key actors in GEF project. 1.4 Why an LME Project Preparation Toolkit 1.5 Target audience The LME Project Preparation Toolkit in the context of LME: Learn 1.6 Relationship between toolkits

Chapter 2 Concept Note and PIF 2.1 GEF Project Cycle 2.2 Project Identification and Concept Note 2.3 PIF Preparation. 2.4 Stakeholders 2.5 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. 2.6 Financing , Additional Costs and C0- Financing. 2.7 Special Climate Change Fund 2.8 Risks and Mitigation Plan. 2.9 Consistency with National Priorities. 2.10 Results Framework and Performance Monitoring. 2.11 Notes on PPG .

Chapter 3 - TDA 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Drafting the TDA 3.3 Key planning steps for the TDA development phase. 3.4 Reviews. 3.5 Adoption By Steering Committee.

Chapter 4 SAP 4.1 What is a SAP? 4.2 SAP Development Process. 4.3 Brainstorming innovative ideas and opportunities to meet the goals. 4.4 Strategizing the new ideas and opportunities (prioritising alternatives) 4.5 Strategic Planning.

Chapter 5 -LME Case Studies and Experiences This chapter will be prepared based on the Outcomes and contributions from the Break Out Session at this Meeting Aim is to Include Best Practices. Chapter 5 -LME Case Studies and Experiences

Chapter 6 - Ensuring Sustainability is embedded in Project design This Chapter needs input from Project Managers based on their experiences with Completed Projects and Impact Evaluations if any. Aim is to solicit Inputs during this Meeting. Chapter 6 - Ensuring Sustainability is embedded in Project design

Planned Activities Fig.1 – Chronogram of activities. . Activités September October November December January Inception Report   Participate in Consultative Meeting of the Ecosystem Based Management Working Group Drafting Tool Kit Participate in Regional Ocean Governance Meeting and 19th Annual LME and Coastal Partners Meeting Consultations, Revision of Draft Tool Kit and submission of Final version of Tool kit. Presentation of Tool Kit at Partner/Network Meeting

Questions , Comments , Suggestions? Please join me in the Break Out Session with your Comments , Suggestions and Questions.

THANK YOU MERCI Siabonga!