1	PART 3 ACTORS, ROLES AND OUTPUTS
2	Objectives After examining the Actors involved, you should be able to: Identify major actors and explain the relationship between each of them Explain the dynamics between local and international actors Identify major mechanisms for communication, reporting, reviewing approval Identify and discuss where are the ’centres of gravity’ for decision-making
3	Objectives After examining the Roles involved, you should be able to: Identify specific roles undertaken by different actors during each phase of the GEF project cycle Explain the complementarities between different roles, both at each phase, and between different phases Discuss their own roles within the GEF project cycle
4	Objectives After examining the Roles involved, you should be able to: Identify and describe the sequence and relationship between each of the major outputs Review the pre-requisites involved for the progressive and successive development of the TDA/SAP Discuss and reflect upon the integrated nature of the GEF project cycle, from preliminary project request to full project implementation
5	PRELIMINARY PROJECT REQUEST
6	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
7	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
8	KEY ISSUES TO REMEMBER WHEN DEVELOPING A PROJECT CONCEPT (PC) The PC is used as the technical core for a (concurrent or subsequent) funding submission to the GEF (usually PDF-B) The PC should be approximately 10 - 20 pages long The PC must follow the requirements of the GEF Project Review Criteria and comply with the GEF Strategic Priorities Check with the harmonised guidelines and template documents for drafting a concept paper/PDF-B proposal
9	KEY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROJECT CONCEPT(PC) The project's global and transboundary benefits Linkage between the project and GEF focal areas, Operational and/or strategic priorities The national/regional baseline The region’s transboundary concerns/problems, root causes of the problems, and the activities that will eventually address these causes at their source. Focal points in each of the countries involved All key stakeholders The proposed work-plan (on the basis of a tentative budget which is not included in the PC) Indicators on which monitoring and evaluation can be based
10	‘Who Does What’ during the development and submission of a Project Concept?
11	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
12	KEY ISSUES TO REMEMBER REGARDING THE CONCEPT AGREEMENT REVIEW Concept agreement review and pipeline entry is a requirement for all projects that require approval by the Council The concept agreement review is the first GEF decision point prior to the project proposal entering the GEF pipeline A project must be listed in the GEF pipeline document circulated to the Council, prior to the work programme in which the project is included for Council approval Pipeline documents are published quarterly
13	‘Who Does What’ in the Concept Agreement Review?
14	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
15	KEY ISSUES TO REMEMBER REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF A PROJECT BRIEF The FP Brief is the primary vehicle for presenting the project proposal for approval to the GEF Council The FP Brief evolves from the project concept. It should be developed in close consultation with the GEF Coordination Office. The FP Brief should be consistent with the GEF Instrument, the Operational Strategy and the relevant Operational Programmes Written government endorsement from participating countries is necessary The project executive summary should be submitted following the template distributed by the GEF Secretariat
16	KEY DOCUMENTATION CONTAINED IN THE FULL PROJECT BRIEF Project executive summary Incremental cost analysis The STAP Roster review The country operational focal point endorsement A work plan for the TDA/SAP implementation phase including budgets Public involvement plan
17	‘Who Does What’ during the preparation and submission of a Project Brief?
18	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
19	‘Who Does What’ during the review for inclusion of the Project Brief in the work programme?
20	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
21	‘Who Does What’ during the appraisal & preparation of a Full Project Document?
22	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
23	‘Who Does What’ during the CEO endorsement review?
24	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
25	‘Who Does What’ during the post -CEO endorsement?
26	“Who Does What” in the GEF Project Cycle
27	‘Who Does What’ during the implementation of the full project at the local level?
28	‘Who Does What’ during the implementation of the full project at the local level?