The document defines a programmatic approach as an overarching vision for change achieved through interconnected projects under common objectives. A programmatic approach aims to achieve large-scale environmental impacts through interlinked projects. There are two types of programmatic approaches: thematic and geographic. The approval process for a program involves council approval of a program framework document and CEO endorsement of child projects. Program fees are 9% for programs over $10 million and 9.5% for programs under $10 million. Child projects can receive project preparation grants by submitting a template. The document also outlines program commitment deadlines, cancellation policies, and project preparation grants.

1. Programmatic Approach
IFAD and FAO Learning Event
on GEF
Rome, Italy
December 10-12, 2014

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Definition
A “programmatic approach” is
• an overarching vision for change that is best achieved
through a series of interconnected projects under a common
objectives, and
• anticipated results are more than the sum of its components
• Its interlinked projects aim at achieving large-scale impacts
on global environment;
• Its overall objective is to secure larger-scale and sustained
impact on global environment
• Two types: thematic and geographic

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Approval Steps of a Program
1. Council approval of a Program Framework Document (PFD)
through a work program;
2. CEO endorsement of fully prepared child projects under the
program

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Program Agency Fee
Since most program amounts are more than $10 million, the fee
is 9%.
In case it is less than $10 million, the fee is 9.5%.
Child projects under the program can apply for a PPG by
submitting a PPG request form, the range is similar to stand-alone
FSP.

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Program Commitment Deadline
 Program Commitment Deadline (PCD) is the
deadline by which all child projects under the
program shall be prepared and submitted for CEO
endorsement.
 PCD shall be decided by all stakeholders during
preparation of the program concept.
 Uncommitted program funds will be cancelled after
this deadline.

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Cancellation Policy for Programs
A tailored cancellation approach for unspent or uncommitted
programmatic funds will be applied to the programs following the
procedures below:
 Six months before the PCD, GEF Secretariat will send an
alert notification to the Lead GEF Agency, informing them
of the remaining uncommitted program funds due to be
cancelled by the end of six months;
 By the PCD date, the GEF CEO notifies the relevant Lead
Agency and the Trustee in writing on the cancellation of the
remaining program fund

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Project Preparation Grant
 Child projects under a program can avail of a
project preparation grant (PPG) by submitting a
PPG template.
 The PPG amount follows the norm set for stand-alone
FSPs in accordance with the project grant
amount.

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Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
Lily Uy Hale (Lhale@thegef.org)
Sr. Operations Officer
Operations and Business Strategy
GEF Secretariat