5 Local Resource Poles (LRP) created are functional
They have been created to facilitate and support the identification, development, and implementation of green job initiatives in Kayes, Kolokani, Bougouni, Sikasso and Mopti. Each LRP has a suitable office (secure, easy to access with sufficient space). Each LRP has alo been staffed with qualified and competent staff as well as been equipped with necessary and adequate equipment for operations. In addition, the staff of the 5 LRPs has been upgraded on project document and administrative documents.
Environmental and social impact notices available
Environmental and social impact studies in the areas of the 5 LRPs have been carried-out. The study led to the development of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for
each LRP and the notices are available for the five LRPs.
Local Orientation Committees (LOC) are established and functional
LOCs are the structures responsible for preselecting initiatives to be financed at the local level. After several meetings between the Technopole (TP) and the LRPs, the composition of the LOC was determined as follows:
- 3 representatives of Public and Parapublic sector ;
- 1 representative of Municipality / Regional or local level ;
- 1 representative of Civil Society / Consular Chambers;
- 1 representative of Women's Umbrella Organization;
- 1 representative of Bank;
- 1 representative of Microfinance Institution;
- 1 resource person (Respected personality, mentor) .
A draft of internal rules and principles regarding the functionality of the LOCs was also developed.
2 banks and 1 microfinance institution showed their interest to support green initiatives
In the frame of developing partnerships with banks and Microfinance Institutions, an expression of interest was published through newspapers and internet. Letters requesting interest of banks and microfinance institutions on climate issues and social responsibility were sent. After the interest of 2 banks and 1 microfinance institution, a commission was set-up to analyse the offers and select a bank and a micro finance institution.
Supporting and funding green initiatives
1,429 initiatives were received by the LRPs and the Technopole in Bamako. 161 initiatives were classified as good. These initiators (161) were supported in developing their business plans. The other initiatives were considered to be further analyzed. Analysis of these remaining initiatives revealed technical shortcomings in the field of agroforestry. Training in agroforestry was offered to the leaders of these initiatives to enable them to improve their proposals.
At the end of the analysis and technical support work done by the LRPs, 32 initiatives were considered eligible. They were presented to the LOCs for selection and funding decision. They are: 05 from LRP Bougouni, 05 from LRP Mopti, 08 from LRP Kayes, 05 from LRP Kolokani and 08 from LRP Sikasso. The different initiatives approved for funding were as follows: 20 initiatives were from men, 6 were women and 6 are in groups.
