3.2 - Start-Up Phase
This section is divided into the main phases of projects:
- Project Start-Up (usually the first few months prior to an established PCU);
- Project Inception Phase
- Project Implementation
- Project Closure
Following the check-list a brief introduction to each subject is presented. Where of specific relevance to GEF IW project activities these are expanded further in Parts 3 and through the case studies and other relevant material presented in Part 4.
Project Start-up
Key actions that are needed and responsible parties following CEO signature to the project and delegation of authority (Projects/Executing Agencies should obtain confirmation from the GEF Agency prior to incurring any costs that are to be reimbursed) include:
|
Activity |
GEF implementing agency |
GEF executing agency |
PCU |
PSC |
Countries |
|
Signature of the ProDoc by all countries |
L |
X |
|||
|
Recruitment of Project Manager |
X |
L |
X |
||
|
Recruitment of technical and administrative staff of the PCU |
X |
L |
X |
||
|
Host country agreements |
L |
X |
|||
|
Provision (or procurement) of project offices |
L |
X |
|||
|
Nomination of PSC members by Countries |
L |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Nomination of national teams |
X |
L – Lead; X – involved
These activities are taken by the Implementing and Executing Agencies in partnership with the countries and usually prior to the appointment of the PCU.
