INSTRUMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE RESTRUCTURED
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
AND OF THE UNITED NATIONS
POPULATION FUND

DP/1994/9

REPORT ON THE SECOND REGULAR SESSION

VIII. OTHER MATTERS

A. Participation of UNDP in the Restructured

Global Environment Facility

162. In his introduction of the topic, the President of the Executive Board noted the extensive negotiations on the restructuring of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which had culminated in Geneva in March 1994, when participating States accepted the Instrument for the Establishment of the Restructured Global Environment Facility. The UNDP Executive Coordinator for the GEF then presented a summary of the history of the restructuring process, including the results of the pilot phase and its independent evaluation. He commented on the replenishment and outlined UNDP responsibilities in the operational GEF. In his presentation, the Executive Coordinator explained that, throughout the restructuring process, the implementing agencies had been exhorted to broaden access to the GEF to a wide range of organizations, including NGOs. By means of improving existing procedures and regulations, it would be possible to provide a range of options for their participation in the GEF Work Programme, including the execution of projects.

163. The numerous delegations who commented all expressed their support for UNDP to serve as an implementing agency of the GEF and for the adoption of the Instrument in its present form. Appreciation was expressed for the role of UNDP in facilitating the process of negotiations leading to the acceptance of the Instrument. Delegations also expressed their desire that the Executive Board be regularly informed on the implementation of GEF, including UNDP strategies and operational plans. It was noted by a delegation that GEF initiatives addressed global issues and that incremental costs were a factor to be considered in the design of GEF projects and programmes.

164. The Executive Board adopted the Instrument as the basis for the participation of the United Nations Development Programme as an implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility.

(Adopted May 13, 1994)

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