Within the context of the GEF Operational Program 10, and with a GEF PDF-B grant of US$ 330,000 and co-financing of US$ 440,000, a project has been developed entitled "Regional Program of Action and Demonstration of Sustainable Alternatives to DDT for Malaria Vector Control in Mexico and Central America." The Brief has been submitted for inclusion in the GEF May 2002 Council Work Program. Total proposed project financing is GEF US$ 7.165 million and co-financing US$ 3.158 million. The proposed project aims to prevent reintroduction of DDT for malaria control by promoting new integrated vector control techniques and implementing a co-ordinated regional program to improve national capacities. Major project components will be: the implementation of demonstration projects of vector control without DDT or other persistent pesticides that can be replicable in other parts of the world and which are cost-effective, environmentally sound, and sustainable; the strengthening of national and local institutional capacity to control malaria without the use of DDT; and the elimination of DDT stockpiles in the eight participating countries.
Toxic Substances
Belize , Costa Rica , El Salvador , Guatemala , Honduras , Mexico , Nicaragua , Panama , Regional
Budget
USD 13,575,400
Total Cost of the project
USD 7,165,000
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Contacts
Director/Project Manager/CTA
Regional Coordinator-DDT Alternatives in Central America
Project Coordinator
Regional Advisor
Programme Officer /IA Contact