Project

Mainstreaming Marine Biodiversity Conservation into Coastal Management in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone

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Project Document
Name Media Type Language Date
DOCX English 13 Nov 2019
DOCX English 13 Nov 2019

Project Objective: To mainstream marine biodiversity conservation into the coastal management framework in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ)

Project Category

Integrated Coastal Management

Region

Western Asia

Country

Jordan

Waterbodies

Red Sea (LME)

Ecosystems

LME,Sea

Budget

8,305,000.00 USD

Total Cost of the project

950,000 USD

GEF Allocation to project

Partners

Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)

In August 2000, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Law was passed by Parliament. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Law simplifies all procedures, licenses and approvals enabling the Authority - from one single location in Aqaba - to facilitate investors to set up and operate a business.

Contacts

Mohamed Bakarr

Lead Environmental Specialist

GEF ID

2251

Status

closed

Focal Area

Biodiversity

Project Type

Medium-Size Project

Start Date

10 May, 2011

End Date

24 Jul, 2017

Last Update

27 Feb, 2020