At its Second Session, the Governing Body adopted the Operational Procedures for the Use of Resources under the Direct Control of the Governing Body. One of the main steps in the project cycle of the Benefit-sharing Fund is the appraisal of project proposals. The appraisal is done on the basis of recommendations by a panel of experts designated by the Bureau in consultation with their Regions.

      The Bureau of the Third Session of the Governing Body opened the Call for Proposals 2010 and designated the Panel of Experts from a roster of experts to support the appraisal of project proposals submitted within the Call. The Bureau designated fourteen main experts who were designated on their personal capacity. The experts worked without remuneration.

The appraisal of project proposals was made through a clear, transparent and simple procedure and with the highest quality standards to meet the high expectations on the Benefit-sharing Fund, from applicants, Contracting Parties, donors and possible partner organizations of the Fund. The recommendations made by the Panel to the Bureau helped to ensure that quality and technical merit guided the appraisal and the approval of projects.

The Panel of Experts started its work in early February 2011 and finalized the appraisal of project proposals in July 2011. Individual work was undertaken by the experts, who also met twice in Rome (23-25 February 2011 and 25-27 July 2011) for collective discussions and finalization of the appraisal. Three additional experts who were also designated by the Bureau, assisted to appraise all the proposals.

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-Members of the Panel of Experts of the Call for Proposals 2010