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Support Available for
GEF Focal Points

There are several sources of support for GEF Focal Points: the GEF Country Support Programme (CSP), National Dialogue Initiative (NDI), and Council Member Support Program. The GEF's quarterly newsletter, provides information on GEF activities and the Country Profiles contain detailed information on the status of GEF projects. Additionally, the GEF Conflict Resolution Commissioner assists countries in addressing issues that may arise. These resources are summarized in the table below and contact persons are listed for each.

Programme/Project	What is available to each country	Contact information
GEF CSP Direct Annual Funding	Up to $8,000 direct support funds available per year based on guidelines and agreed upon workplan Funds for Focal Points to participate in up to two (2) constitutency meetings per year	GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF CSP Knowledge Facility	Knowledge Facility provides information on GEF, knowledge materials, Focal Point workspace, discussion fora, search functions, and helpful links	Ms. Patrizia Cocca pcocca@thegef.org GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF CSP Sub-Regional Workshops	All GEF Focal Points may participate in one (1) Sub-Regional Workshop per year in their region	GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF National Dialogue Initiative	Funds for 12-15 countries per year to host multi-stakeholder National Dialogues on the GEF - countries may apply to host a Dialogue by writing to the Chairperson and CEO of the GEF Secretariat	GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF Secretariat Familiarization Serminars	Limited funds for newly appointed GEF Focal Points and Council Members to participate in a GEF Familarization Seminar held at the GEF Secretariat in Washington, D.C.	GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF Council Member Support Program	Funds available for Council Members to hold constituency meetings	GEF Focal Points focalpoints@thegef.org
GEF Conflict Resolution	Conflict Resolution Commissioner works with member countries and GEF Agencies to help resolve disputes and address complaints and issues of importance to GEF operations. Parties may send a formal request by letter or e-mail to the Chairperson and CEO of the GEF Secretariat	Mr. Sekou Toure stoure1@thegef.org

Last update on 10 January 2011

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