1. THE GEF QUIZ! History-Structure-Policies
GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop
Gaborone, Botswana
Feb 16-19, 2016

2. When was GEF created? The GEF Quiz
Mission: To assist in the protection of the global environment and to promote environmental sustainable development.
Established in Oct 1991 as a $1 billion pilot program in the WB
The GEF is the world’s largest public funder of projects and programs to benefit the global environment.
WB, UNDP, UNEP were the 3 initial implementing partners.
At the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the GEF was restructured and moved out of the WB.
This enhanced the involvement of developing countries in the decision-making process and in implementation of the projects.
Since 1994, the WB has served as the GEF Trustee and provided administrative services.
The GEF also serves as financial mechanism for the following UN conventions:
UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
UN Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
The GEF, although not linked formally to the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP), supports implementation of the MP in transition economies.

3. 2) The GEF is governed by which document?
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2) The GEF is governed by which document?

4. 3) The main purpose of the GEF is to:
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3) The main purpose of the GEF is to:

5. 4) How many countries are members of the GEF?
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4) How many countries are members of the GEF?

6. 5) How many Constituencies make up the GEF Council?
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5) How many Constituencies make up the GEF Council?

7. 6) The Council is advised by which body/ies?
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6) The Council is advised by which body/ies?

8. 7) How many GEF Agencies are there currently?
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7) How many GEF Agencies are there currently?

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8) How is the GEF funded?

10. 9) What is the cumulative total of grants provided by GEF since 1991?
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9) What is the cumulative total of grants provided by GEF since 1991?

11. 10) Who decides how GEF funds will be allocated
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10) Who decides how GEF funds will be allocated

12. 11) The GEF funds projects in which of the following areas?
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11) The GEF funds projects in which of the following areas?

13. 12) Which trust funds does the GEF administer?
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12) Which trust funds does the GEF administer?

14. 13) Which of the following are GEF corporate programs?
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13) Which of the following are GEF corporate programs?

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14) Which conventions are funded by GEF through the Chemicals and Waste focal area?

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15) What does STAR mean?

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16) Which of the following focal areas is NOT currently under the STAR system?

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17) STAR allocations are based on country scores. Country scores result from:

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18) Based on total STAR allocation some countries may use all of their STAR funds within any of the STAR focal areas. These are defined as:

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19) A certain percentage of resources from each STAR focal area is not used for country allocations. These funds are known as:

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20) This is defined as the minimum indicative allocation for any country in the STAR:

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21) Which of the following was a key innovation of the STAR (compared to RAF)?

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22) This is defined as the maximum indicative allocation for any country in the STAR:

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23) Where do you find out GEF project cycle policy and procedures in the GEF website?

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24) Which of the following is the correct classification of GEF project types by grant size:

26. 25) For an FSP, approval is required from:
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25) For an FSP, approval is required from:

27. 26) Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a GEF project:
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26) Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a GEF project:

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27) Which Government official must endorse a PIF for submission to the GEF Secretariat?

29. 28) What is included in the GEF grant?
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28) What is included in the GEF grant?

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29) What is the maximum timeframe between PIF approval and CEO endorsement for an FSP?

31. 30) What elements below should be included in the endorsement letter?
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30) What elements below should be included in the endorsement letter?

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31) What should country officials do to ensure the PIF is submitted to GEF Secretariat?

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32) What is the maximum timeframe between PIF approval and CEO approval for an MSP?

34. 33) Which cost items below are ineligible for PPG funding?
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33) Which cost items below are ineligible for PPG funding?

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34) At PIF stage, the maximum management cost for project grants of $2 million and above should not exceed:

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35) Under what circumstances can a project be cancelled during project implementation?

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36) All child projects under a programmatic approach (PA) must be submitted for CEO endorsement

38. 37) An MSP requires Council approval.
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37) An MSP requires Council approval.

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38) All child projects under a programmatic approach (PA) must be submitted for Council review

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39) Enabling activities can be developed through: 1) Direct Access; 2) Regular procedures

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40) Child projects can apply for project preparation grant through submission of a PPG request.

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41) For an MSP, a PPG of up to 50,000 can be requested at submission of CEO Endorsement

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42) In order to enter a work program, PIFs do not need to be endorsed by the OFP

44. 43) Projects cannot be cancelled without consulting the OFP
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43) Projects cannot be cancelled without consulting the OFP

45. 44) The agency fee for all projects over 10M is 9.0%
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44) The agency fee for all projects over 10M is 9.0%

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45) A cancelled project may be resubmitted within 5 years for FSP and 2 years for MSP.

47. 46) Co-financing is required for FSP, MSP, PA and EA
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46) Co-financing is required for FSP, MSP, PA and EA

48. 47) Projects will never be cancelled automatically by the Secretariat
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47) Projects will never be cancelled automatically by the Secretariat

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48) Consultations with project stakeholders are at the discretion of the GEF OFP

50. 49) GEF projects require co- financing of 6 to 1.
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49) GEF projects require co- financing of 6 to 1.

51. 50) The GEF has no mechanism to address complaints.
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50) The GEF has no mechanism to address complaints.

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