1. Project
 development
Preliminary project request
Identification and consultation with the stakeholder groups
3. Development
of the TDA
Identification and initial prioritisation of transboundary problems
Analysis of impacts/ consequences transboundary problems
Production and submission of complete draft TDA
TDA Preparation
Causal chain analysis and governance analysis
Final prioritisation of transboundary problems
4. Formulating
the SAP
Bridging the TDA and SAP and developing long-term EcoQOs
Brainstorming ways to attain the EcoQOs
Examination of and political consultation on alternative options
Development of targets and indicators
Drafting the NAPs and SAP
Planning the remaining steps of the SAP and appointing SAP and NAP formulation teams
2. Planning
the TDA/SAP
Design work plan for the TDA/SAP implementation phase including budgets
Detailed stakeholder analysis and draft public involvement plan
Identification of the technical task team (TTT)
Preparation of a draft concept paper
Project approval by the GEF CEO
Appointment of Project Manager
Appointment of Facilitator
Form Interministry Committees
Form Steering committee
Set up the TDA Technical Task Team (TTT)
5. SAP
implementation
Adoption of the SAP: The Ministerial Conference
Preparation of Full Project brief
Conducting a Donors Conference
Development of relevant interventions by GEF and/or other donors
Agreement on the institutional framework
TDA adopted by steering committee