GEF in Africa : How the Global Environmental Facility is Working with African States for a Sustainable Future

This report reviews the collaboration
between the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the
African states. Since 1991 GEF has financed 425 projects to
address global environmental problems through sustainable
development in more than 50 African countries. This report
specifically reviews the GEF's works with African
countries on key natural resource issues : land degradation,
forests, fresh water resources, marine and coastal areas,
energy, and persistent organics pollutants. Readers will
also gain a better understanding of how GEF works with
countries to assure that the project development process is
country-driven and reflects national development priorities.
GEf has gained valuable experience working on environmental
challenges facing the African continent. In the years ahead,
GEF looks forward to continue to work with governments,
local communities, NGOs, the private sector, and bilateral
and multilateral organization in Africa. Together, we can
promote effective problem-solving partnerships and practical
solutions to help improve the global environment while
creating livelihoods and opportunities for the world's poor.