Presentation on the LME Project toolkit Stephen Max

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

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

Contribute to generate harmonized knowledge products drawing on existing science for Contribut inclusion in new toolkits by harvesting and e codifying experiences and best practices from the existing GEF LME/ICM/MPA/MSP projects. Assignment 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. Respond 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.

OBJECTIVES 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

Table of Contents 1. Background and Introduction 2. LME Project Concept Development (PIF). 3. Preparation of Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) Projects. 4. Preparation of Strategic Action Programmes(SAP) Projects. 5. LME Case Studies and Experiences. 6. Ensuring Sustainability is Embedded in Project Design 7. References 8. Annexes

1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 Background about GEF projects The GEF strategic impact areas The role of key actors in GEF project. Why an LME Project Preparation Toolkit Target audience The LME Project Preparation Toolkit in the context of LME: Learn Relationship between toolkits

Chapter 2 Concept Note and PIF 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 2. 5 2. 6 2. 7 2. 8 2. 9 2. 10 2. 11 GEF Project Cycle Project Identification and Concept Note PIF Preparation. Stakeholders Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. Financing , Additional Costs and C 0 Financing. Special Climate Change Fund Risks and Mitigation Plan. Consistency with National Priorities. Results Framework and Performance Monitoring. 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 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.

Planned Activities. Activités Inception Report Participate in Consultative Meeting of the Ecosystem Based Management Working Group Drafting Tool Kit Participate in Regional Ocean Governance Meeting and 19 th 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 September October November December January

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

• THANK YOU MERCI Siabonga!