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Least Developed Countries Fund (LDC): Guidelines

GEF guidance for programming National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA) is reflected in GEF/C.28/18 (May 12, 2006). In general, programming follows similar principles of good practice for project design as described under the SCCF. The LDCF and SCCF are distinct in the following ways: the LDCF is eligible to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) only; projects are focused on short-term, urgent and priority needs; and projects are derived from the completed NAPAs.

Objective: To support the (a) preparation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) for identifying urgent and immediate adaptation needs in Least Developed Countries; and (b) implementation of NAPAs.

Scope:

  • LDCs only;

  • Priority sectors likely to be water resources, agriculture, coastal zones and health;

  • Development (not global environmental) benefits are required;

  • Incremental reasoning required for medium- and full-sized projects;

  • Policy paper under development (October/November 2005).

Activities:

Preparation and implementation of NAPAs.

Outcomes:

Implementation of priority adaptation strategies.

Outputs:

Innovation:

Portfolio mix:

Incremental reasoning: Incremental reasoning required for medium- and full-sized projects.

Monitoring and evaluation:

Cost sharing: The recommended co-financing ratios for LDCF projects are:

Co-financing

Note: It is recommended that PDF-A funds (50K) are utilized for preparation of the project brief/document in cases where the completed NAPA is comprehensive and implementation can commence within a very short time. PDF-B funds (350K) should be utilized in cases where, although the NAPA has been completed, there is a need for substantial input in order to prepare a priority project for implementation. Please consult with the RCU/HQ to determine if PDF-A or PDF-B funds should be utilized for preparing NAPA priority projects for implementation.