Re: GEF funding

[Myanna Lahsen]

Hi,

Similarly tangentially but importantly, I'd raise the question of
whether the GEF is the best mechanism. I consider that a research
question and have not come to conclusions one way or the other.
However, because of its connection to the World Bank, the GEF is the
object of some mistrust. I found that in my research among Brazilian
climate decision-makers, as did Joyeeta Gupta in her study, published
in 1995 ("The Global Environmental Facility in its North-South
context", Environmental Politics 4(1): 19-43). In the case of
Brazilian decision-makers I interviewed, they perceived "Northern"
(mainly US) countries to use research to serve their interests, and
this may have underpinned some of the Brazilian government's past
resistance to GEF calls for adaptation and vulnerability studies.

Cheers,

Myanna Lahsen, PhD
Center for Earth System Science, INPE,
Brazil






On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Ruba Marshood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Phillip,
>
> Sorry to say that my reply may not directly serve your query. However, your
> note did remind me of a group I recently came across- the Poverty Action Lab
> at MIT, which ultimately assesses the effectiveness of development aid
> spending (does it fall short of what is really needed? does it really
> help?). I think it's a great research question - with obvious practical
> implications. For more information http://www.povertyactionlab.com/
>
> Thanks!
> ruba
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 1:36 PM, Phillip Stalley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am looking for estimates of GEF budget shortfalls.  I am trying to get a
> sense of the extent to which actual funding falls short of needed funding.
> Information on the GEF budget is easy to obtain, but I am looking for
> scholarly estimates of what the GEF might need to more effectively achieve
> its mandate.  I am also looking for a breakdown of donor nations and amount
> pledged by each donor at the most recent replenishment agreement.  If anyone
> can direct me to this information, I'd appreciate it.
> >
> > You can respond to me directly and, if necessary, I will distribute the
> answers to the listserv in a single email.
> >
> > Best,
> > --
> > Phillip Stalley
> > Assistant Professor, Political Science
> > DePaul University
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
>
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