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N°: 1997

Purchase of equipment to eliminate invasive species in Galapagos

Ecuador
State Party
50,000 USD
Approved amount
26 Oct 1979
Decision Date
Terminated
Process Step
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Amount Requested: 50,000 USD
Type of Assistance: Natural / Conservation
Modality: Technical Cooperation
World Bank: LMC
N°: 1997
Decision: Approved
Decision by: Committee
Approved amount: 50,000 USD
Decision Date: 26 Oct 1979

Committee Decisions

Code: 03COM XIII50.a

After examining the requests received from States Parties and the recommendations of the Bureau, the Committee decided to grant technical co-operation as follows:

(a) Ecuador

Equipment to enable the authorities to ensure the integrity of tho natural environment of the Galapagos Islands through protective measures.

up to a maximum of $50,000

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Code: 02BUR V.23

The Government of Ecuador has requested US$ 50,000 for the purchase of the necessary equipment to eliminate animals which are foreign to the Galapagos Islands and which are destroying the local flora. The Bureau recommends that the Committee should grant this technical cooperation for the site which is included in the List.

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