In My Capacity As GEF Operational Focal Point for Country , I Would Like to Confirm That

[Government Letter Head]

[Date of Endorsement Letter]

To:[Name of GEF Executive Coordinator]

[GEF Agency Name]

[GEF Agency Address]

Subject: Endorsement for [Title of Program Framework Document Proposal]

In my capacity as GEF Operational Focal Point for [country], I confirm that the above Program proposal is (a) in accordance with my government’s national priorities [, including, if available, the priorities identified in the National Adaptation Plan of Action or the National Capacity Self-Assessment,] and our commitment to the relevant global environmental conventions; and (b) was discussed with relevant stakeholders, including the global environmental convention focal points.

I am pleased to endorse the preparation of the above Program proposal which will be led by the [GEF Agency Name]. If approved, the proposal will be prepared and implemented by [national or local implementing organization].

The total financing[1] being requested for the child projects underthis Program supported by [country], is US$, inclusive of GEF financing for the child projects, PPG that will finance the preparation of individual child projects under the Program, and Agency fees for project cycle management services associated with the projects under the Program. The fund requested for [country] is detailed in the table below including the GEF Agency that will implement the project(s).

Trust Fund / Agency / Focal Area / Programming of Funds / Amount (in US$)
GEF Project Financing / Expected PPG / Agency Fee / Total
(select)GEFTFLDCFSCCF-ASCCF-B / (select)ADBAfDBCIDBSAEBRDFAOFUNBIOIADBIFADIUCNUNDPUNEPUNIDOWBWWF-US / (select)BiodiversityClimate ChangeInternational WatersLand DegradationClimate and Chemicals / (as applicable)POPSMercuryODSSAICMIAP-CitiesIAP-CommoditiesIAP-Food SecuritySFMCross-Cutting Capacity
(select)GEFTFLDCFSCCF-ASCCF-B / (select)ADBAfDBCIDBSAEBRDFAOFUNBIOIADBIFADIUCNUNDPUNEPUNIDOWBWWF-US / (select)BiodiversityClimate ChangeInternational WatersLand DegradationClimate and Chemicals / (as applicable)POPSMercuryODSSAICMIAP-CitiesIAP-CommoditiesIAP-Food SecuritySFMCross-Cutting Capacity
(select)GEFTFLDCFSCCF-ASCCF-B / (select)ADBAfDBCIDBSAEBRDFAOFUNBIOIADBIFADIUCNUNDPUNEPUNIDOWBWWF-US / (select)BiodiversityClimate ChangeInternational WatersLand DegradationClimate and Chemicals / (as applicable)POPSMercuryODSSAICMIAP-CitiesIAP-CommoditiesIAP-Food SecuritySFMCross-Cutting Capacity
(select)GEFTFLDCFSCCF-ASCCF-B / (select)ADBAfDBCIDBSAEBRDFAOFUNBIOIADBIFADIUCNUNDPUNEPUNIDOWBWWF-US / (select)BiodiversityClimate ChangeInternational WatersLand DegradationClimate and Chemicals / (as applicable)POPSMercuryODSSAICMIAP-CitiesIAP-CommoditiesIAP-Food SecuritySFMCross-Cutting Capacity
Total Financing

I consent to the utilization of [country]’s allocations in GEF-6 as defined in the System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR).] For projects outside the STAR, I am endorsing funding from the focal area envelopes and with SCCF/LDCF trust funds, as the case maybe.

Sincerely,

[Name of Operational Focal Point]

[Position/Title in Government]

Copy to:[Select Convention Focal Point]Convention Focal Point for UNFCCCConvention Focal Point for UNCBDConvention Focal Point UNCCDConvention Focal Point for Stockholm (POPs)Convention Focal Point for Minamata

[Select Convention Focal Point]Convention Focal Point for UNFCCCConvention Focal Point for UNCBDConvention Focal Point UNCCDConvention Focal Point for Stockholm (POPs)Convention Focal Point for Minamata

[Select Convention Focal Point]Convention Focal Point for UNFCCCConvention Focal Point for UNCBDConvention Focal Point UNCCDConvention Focal Point for Stockholm (POPs)Convention Focal Point for Minamata

[Select Convention Focal Point]Convention Focal Point for UNFCCCConvention Focal Point for UNCBDConvention Focal Point UNCCDConvention Focal Point for Stockholm (POPs)Convention Focal Point for Minamata

GEF 6- OFP Endorsement Template-Program April 2015

[1] “Total financing” refers to funding from the GEFTF, LDCF, and/or SCCF.