1. AU Seminar - April 6, 2011 Elisabeth Collins, Junior Professional Associate GEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

2. GEFEXT Clusters Country Relations Capacity Development Communications

3. Country Relations Respond to country requests (focal points, CSOs, government institutions, etc.) regarding clarifications of GEF policy and procedures Actively engage focal points on their roles and responsibilities Help liaise with GEF technical staff (focal areas) and GEF Agency personnel Provide guidance in accessing country support Prepare country briefs for GEF CEO Manage Country Support Programme (CSP)

4. Country Support Programme National Portfolio Formulation Exercises Expanded Constituency Workshops Constituency Meetings Direct Support to Operational Focal Points Multi-stakeholder Dialogues Familiarization Seminars Knowledge Management

5. Capacity Development Capacity Development Strategy Four Pathways defined to develop capacity of countries: 1. Self assessment of capacity needs (NCSA), 2. Strengthening capacity development elements in GEF projects, 3. Targeted capacity development projects CD 4. Country specific programs for addressing critical capacity building needs in LDCs and SIDS. GEF NGO Network Small Grants Programme

6. Communications Communications Strategy Corporate Branding Publications Thematic books CDs Talking Points Newsletter Annual Report Articles Relations with the media Multimedia – including Social Media CEO Speeches and Statements Press Releases and Press Conferences Posters, Booths, Translations GEF Website and Adaptation Fund Website Knowledge Management Executive and General Gifts

7. Why Country Relations?

8. Why Communications?

9. Thank you for your attention