Initiation of the project proposal
 through GEF implementing agency
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èWho may propose a project?:  any individual or group that has the backing of the government (in an eligible country)
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èTo whom?: GEF project ideas may be proposed directly to UNDP, UNEP, the World Bank and other GEF executing agencies (EAs) with expanded opportunities
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èWhat are the key criteria?:
üIt must reflect national or regional priorities and have the support of the country or countries involved.
üIt must improve the global environment or advance the prospect of reducing risks to it.
üFor IW specifically, it must improve the transboundary waters environment