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Strengthening GEF Support for Indigenous Peoples: Issues of governance, project design, financial access, and livelihood benefits

Strengthening GEF Support for Indigenous Peoples:  Issues of governance, project design, financial access, and livelihood benefits

This STAP report on “strengthening GEF support for Indigenous Peoples” provides recommendations to the GEF on enhancing the effectiveness of its support for Indigenous Peoples. The report synthesizes insights from: existing scientific and technical knowledge, STAP consultation with Indigenous Peoples, and a review of 20 GEF projects that impact or benefit Indigenous Peoples, to develop the recommendations.