Strengthening the Capacity of Local Communities to ensure the Protection Endangered Species in the East Nimba Nature Reserve
The project seeks to develop the capacities of local communities in biodiversity conservation, by protecting the East Nimba Nature Reserve. East Nimba Nature Reserve is homed to globally important species. The project will also seek the provision of a livelihood support for income generating activities. Raise public awareness on the importance of conserving the forest and support the Government?s poverty reduction strategy .
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
RURAL INTEGRATED CENTER FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Country:
Liberia
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 10,000.00
Project Number:
LBR/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/2009/007
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
An in-depth consultation has already taken place, with discussions beginning in 2007 with community and stakeholders representative. This proposal has evolved as a direct result of that consultation process and a pre-project development visit which was undertaken from October by the NC.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Knowledge transfer and capacity building based on personal involvement of local people are at the heart of this project and hence dissemination is an integral aspect of what is planned.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Samuel Boakai
Email:
Mrs. Gboryonon B. Zarbupoo
Email:
Address
C/O UNDP Office, UN Drive, 1000 Monrovia 10,
Monrovia, West Africa
Monrovia, West Africa
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