This appears to be a Project Appraisal Document (PAD) from The World Bank, specifically for a proposed grant to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority in South Africa.
Here's a breakdown of what the document is:
- Type of Document: Project Appraisal Document (PAD). This is a standard document used by the World Bank to assess and approve projects. It details the project's objectives, components, financing, implementation arrangements, and potential risks, among other things.
- Purpose: To present a proposal for a US$9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund.
- Recipient of Grant: The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority.
- Project Title: "Development, Empowerment and Conservation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Surrounding Region Project."
- Date: November 10, 2009.
- Status: "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "Restricted Distribution," indicating it's an internal working document for the World Bank and relevant officials.
- Key Information Highlighted:
- Project Development Objective (PDO): To improve access to information needed to select the best feasible option for maintaining the availability of fresh water of adequate quality to the Lake St Lucia System, and to increase access among local communities to conservation-compatible economic opportunities.
- Global Environment Objective (GEO): To protect the exceptional biodiversity of iSimangaliso Wetland Park through conservation, sustainable resources use, rational land-use planning, and local economic development.
- Project Components:
- Hydrology and Ecosystem Functioning of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
- Promoting conservation compatible local economic and cultural development.
- Institutional capacity building for biodiversity conservation.
- Safeguard Policies Triggered: Environmental Assessment, Natural Habitats, Physical Cultural Resources, and Involuntary Resettlement.
- Funding: US$9 million from GEF, with additional co-financing from the Borrower/Recipient.
In essence, this document is a comprehensive proposal detailing a World Bank-funded project aimed at supporting the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa, focusing on hydrological restoration, community development, and institutional strengthening for biodiversity conservation.
