ENABLING AGREEMENTS

Examples of Agreement elements that facilitate the execution

of the GEF Project:

• Definition of geographic boundaries of the Project

• Harmonization within the Project region

• Environmental standards- air, coastal waters, pollution clean up, etc
• Laws pertaining to marine pollution and navigational safety
• Comparable institutional framework and level of responsibilities
• Signatories to key international conventions - environment, marine pollution, navigational safety

• Project execution agreements

• MOUs between regional executing entity and participating governments, or their representatives to formalize decisions and provide for implementation mechanisms.