1. The roles of FAO and UNDP
OFMP2 Project Design Consultation
8 March 2013
Noumea, New Caledonia

2. FAO and UNDP are the GEF Implementing Agencies (IA) of the project

3. Structure overview of a GEF project
The GEF
The Implementing Agency(ies)
FAO and UNDP will each sign agreements with the EA to identify the responsibilities of each of the IAs for this project.
EA with sub-contracts with SPC
The Executing Agency(ies)
Project Stakeholders

4. Responsibilities of an IA
Manage and disburse funds from GEF in accordance with the rules of the IA;
Oversee project implementation in accordance with the Project Document, the work plans, budgets, the agreements with co-financiers;
Provide technical support;

5. Review expenditure and monitor financial management of the project;
Carry out supervision missions;
Responsible for evaluations being conducted (UNDP); and
Report to the GEF on project progress through the annual Project Implementation Review, and provide financial reports to the GEF.

6. During implementation, the project will be supported by the following UNDP offices:
UNDP Fiji in Suva: Operational and administrative oversight: Emma Mario.
UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Center: Technical oversight Jose Padilla.
UNDP HQ: Other support, including liaison with GEF as may be necessary. Andrew Hudson

7. and by the following FAO offices:
FAO Sub-Regional office in Samoa: Operational and administrative oversight.
FAO HQ:
Technical backstopping: Blaise Kuemlangan and Frank Chopin.
Liaison with GEF: Barbara Cooney.

8. TUNA - A global perspective
Recent developments
TUNA - A global perspective

9. Thank You