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GEF Funds for iSimangaliso Wetlands Park

LOAN AND CREDIT SUMMARY

WASHINGTON, December 3, 2009 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:

GEF Trust Fund Grant: US$9 million

Project ID: P086528

Project Description: The objective of the Development, Empowerment and Conservation in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Surrounding Regional Project in South Africa is to contribute towards the improvement of ecosystem functioning of the Lake St. Lucia and Umfolozi River System through initial activities related to restoration of key ecological processes whilst contributing to local economic development and improved livelihoods. The project will start the restoration of wetland habitats of global importance.

Media Contact

Francois Gouahinga

(202) 473-0696

fgouahinga@worldbank.org

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