Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members and Focal Points GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop 1 to 3 August 2012 Maputo, Mozambique

Stakeholder Roles Discuss the role of each stakeholder at your table with respect to the GEF What is the responsibility of the Council Member to their constituency? How is the political focal point involved in GEF activities? What should convention focal points do in preparation for COP negotiations concerning the GEF? What are some specific ways for CSOs to become more involved in GEF activities? What are the activities that an OFP could do with their $9,000 direct support/annual work plan budget? What challenges are faced when implementing the Annual Work Plan? How could each stakeholder assist with the visibility of the GEF? How could each stakeholder better understand the work of the GEF in their country? What is done to promote coordination within your country? Is a GEF steering committee a useful tool?

What is the responsibility of the Council Member to their constituency?

How is the political focal point involved in GEF activities?

What should convention focal points do in preparation for COP negotiations concerning the GEF?

What are some specific ways for CSOs to become more involved in GEF activities?

What are the activities that an OFP could do with their $9,000 direct support/annual work plan budget?

What challenges are faced when implementing the Annual Work Plan?

How could each stakeholder assist with the visibility of the GEF?

How could each stakeholder better understand the work of the GEF in their country?

What is done to promote coordination within your country What is done to promote coordination within your country? Is a GEF steering committee a useful tool?