1. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org GEF Conflict Resolutions Sekou Toure Sub-regional Workshop for GEF Focal Points in East & Southern Africa Nairobi, Kenya, 19-21 May 2009

2. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Historic Perspectives Historically: Secretariat not engaged in conflict resolution Nature of the GEF, its mode of operations, Policy Approach: beneficiary countries, other parties sort out disputes themselves Many small countries: feeling isolated Drawbacks of such a Policy: Crucial constituencies (i.e.UNFCCC FC feeling sidelined) Crucial constituencies (i.e.UNFCCC FC feeling sidelined) Recurrent complaints Recurrent complaints

3. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org CEO’s Current Policies New GEF’s engagements Protecting the integrity of GEF Building trust Ensuring a system of accountability. Challenges of closer attention to GEF reputation Challenges: implicationss of reform, changes to be well understood, steps taken to nurture gains and areas of concerns fully addressed. New impetus on engagement of Conventions, especially Focal Points New impetus on engagement of Conventions, especially Focal Points

4. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Relevant Steps Taken by CEO Embrace conflict resolution as an integral part of the GEF Build bridges with countries and agencies alike Work in such a manner that results in less work on "damage control", i.e. RAF issue Provide entry point of contact, a window inside the Secretariat for issues of conflicts and dispute

5. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Notion of Conflict Conflicts and disputes = State of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people.

6. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Clarification of Notions Situations of disagreements or clash. Conflict management is not the same as conflict resolution.conflict resolution Conflict resolution: resolving disputes to the approval of one or both parties. Conflict management: an ongoing process that may never have a resolution.

7. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Monitoring of Registered Cases Over 150 cases, about 100 registered. Most prevalent: Complaints About 50 warranted serious follow-up. A great number not so significant Ministers, GEF Operational Focal Points, Community representatives and the private sector. GEF Agency: lukewarm so far Extensive feed backs from Convention Focal points, in the margins of COPs.

8. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Monitoring of Registered Cases Origin of ComplaintsComplaints by Region

9. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Monitoring of Registered Cases Issue by AgencyComplaints by Issue Type

10. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Strategy 1. GEF wide effort 2. Some form of formal framework, process, procedure required 3. Links with GEF operations (cases) 4. Monitoring

11. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org Dimensions to Conflict/Dispute Resolution 1. Protect integrity of the GEF 2. Conflict/dispute settlement framework 3. More preventive approach 4. Address systematically operational issues bound to be problematic

12. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org I - Protecting the integrity of the GEF/Raising GEF’s standard of responsiveness and delivery quality Outputs Public disclosure policy Measures to sustain confidence Procedures/Guidelines governing complaints, including compliance regime Promotional materials

13. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org 2 - Conflict/Dispute Settlement Framework Outputs Rules and procedures to handle complaints, disputes and conflicts Data base Online complaint portal Quick wins Documentation of conflict issues in GEF operations.

14. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org 3 – Development of a more preventive approach Outputs Operational guidelines/procedures/ tools Data base (projects on the basis of their conflict potentials) Training manual

15. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org 4 - Future development and innovation in the GEF 4 - Future development and innovation in the GEF Actions Document and address cases, Framework for conflict resolution& tools Integration of adjustments in GEF policies Consolidate interactions with GE FP Support to GEF agencies, Substantive role in dialogue (Countries…)

16. G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T F A C I L I T Y - www.TheGEF.org THANK YOU!