This readiness support programme continues the strengthening the National Designated Authority and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) in developing strategic frameworks for engagement with the GCF, including the preparation of a country programme and progress towards Direct Access Accreditation and programme development.
The Cook Islands submited its third request for Readiness Support. This is to continue to build on the work of the first NDA Strengthening readiness support (12 months). This request will strengthen the capacity of the NDA and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) by retaining the current NDA Advisor and the National Programme Development Manager to continue progressing the GCF engagement in the Cook Islands. This request will also include the preparation of a national country programme and will supporting the Cook Islands pursuit of Direct Access through accreditation of national direct access entities.