Project Objective: to integrate the use and conservation ex situ and in situ of agro biodiversity in policies, farming systems and education and awareness programs of Ecuadorian highland provinces of Loja, Chimborazo, Pichincha and Imbabura with the aim of contributing to the sustainable management and resilience of agro-ecosystems in the Andean and other similar mountain dry-land regions.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4777
Country
Ecuador
Implementing Agencies
Food and Agriculture Organization
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Institute of Agricultural Research Ecuador (INIAP); Heifer Foundation Ecuador
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
6,596,235
GEF Project Grant
1,250,000
GEF Agency Fees
125,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed