Liberia M&E Framework for the REDD+ R-PP process

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1 Liberia M&E Framework for the REDD+ R-PP process Draft Author: Liberia REDD Implementation Unit & Le Groupe-conseil baastel ltée June 12, 2013

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS... ii 1. Introduction Background The REDD+ Context in Liberia Establishing an M&E framework Proposed Results-Chain Logical Framework Performance Measurement Framework Reporting ANNE 1: REPORTING TEMPLATE FOR PC ANNEX 2: STAKHOLDERS CONSUTLE D FOR THE ELABORATION OF THE M&E FRAMEWORK i

4 ACRONYMS Acronym CSOs ESMF FCPF FDA FMU GoL GRM IPs LISGIS M&E MIA MLME MoA MoF MoU NCCSC RIG RIU R-PP RT RTWG SESA SMART ToRs Definition Civil Society Organizations Environmental and Social Management Framework Forest Carbon Partnership Facility Forestry Development Authority Forest Monitoring Unit Government of Liberia Grant Reporting and Monitoring Indigenous Peoples Liberian Institute of Statistics & Geo-Information Services Monitoring and Evaluation Ministry of Internal Affairs Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Finance Memorandum of Understanding National Climate Change Steering Committee REDD Implementation Group REDD Implementation Unit REDD Preparation Plan Reporting Template (refers to REDD+ Annual Country Progress Reporting template) REDD Technical Working Group Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound Terms of Reference ii

5 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background A t FCPF PC9 in Washington, at the end of a process that took place over more than a year, Participants endorsed the final version of the M&E framework for the FCPF at the Facility level and asked relevant stakeholders to ensure its proper implementation. As part of the implementation of this framework, a number of Facility level performance indicators will have to be informed by the performance data collected directly by the countries supported by FCPF. Indeed, the Facility level framework identifies clearly these indicators and the process through which this should happen. In particular, a country reporting framework has been developed, as part of the Facility level framework, to ensure that all relevant information expected to be generated by the countries, is reported back to FMT and the PC, on a regular basis. In parallel, as part of the R-PP process, countries are asked to develop their own M&E framework for the REDD+ process (see R-PP template version 6 which specifies the requirements and provide guidance in this respect). It is thus important to ensure that these country level M&E frameworks are properly developed to measure national progress on the national REDD+ process under FCPF and at the same time make provisions for all the Facility level indicators that are to be informed - following preset intervals at the Facility level - by the country level M&E framework. In this context, to help ensure that both the Facility level and country level M&E frameworks are properly implemented, FMT has been tasked to provide technical assistance to three pilot countries in the development of their country level M&E framework, as part of the R-PP process. These pilots are meant to act as demonstrations to guide other FCPF supported countries as they develop/fine-tune their own frameworks. 1.2 The REDD+ Context in Liberia A fter a thorough consultation and participatory process, the Liberia R-PP document has been finalized and approved in March As specified in the executive summary of the document Liberia is well placed to undertake the programme of activities required to prepare for REDD+ ( ) Many crucial activities are already in process. Furthermore, the country s unique history of community based development and unique political and developmental situation make it an ideal model for the application of REDD+ at a country level. For each of the R-PP components as defined in the R-PP template, the Liberia R-PP document describes in detail the current situation and what has been achieved to date, and the activities to be implemented during the R-PP project in order for Liberia to be REDD-ready within 3 years. Those activities have been duly assessed in terms of financial needs within each component, consolidated into a global budget of US$7,730 million to fully implement the R-PP. Total funding requested from the FCPF is US$3,400,000. A further US$2,890,000 will be sought from development partners, including the World Bank, Fauna and Flora international (FFI), Conservation International (CI), the World Conservation Union (IUCN), UN REDD and the International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD). A Government contribution of $320,000 over four years has been assumed, mainly for seconded staff. The Proposed REDD+ Implementation Framework for Liberia includes different institutions/groups: The National Climate Change (Steering) Committee (NCCSC) is a high-level policy coordination committee and is responsible for overall climate change policy in Liberia. It comprises of the President of Liberia, Ministers of Government, Directors of Governmental Agencies, National Energy& Climate 1

6 Change Adviser to the President, private sector, civil society and international partners. This advisory body serves as the policy-clearing house for the REDD+ and all other Climate Change related issues. Consequently every policy will be reviewed and approved by this high-level policy committee to secure political will. All functions of the NCCSC will be facilitated through the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS). REDD+ Technical Working group (RTWG) is composed of representatives from Government including the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Advisor to the President, NGOs, civil society, private sector, and academia. Under the leadership of the FDA, the RTWG led the drafting process of the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP). REDD+ in Liberia will be implemented through a REDD+ Implementation Group (RIG), supported by a REDD+ Implementation Unit (RIU). The RIG will report administratively to the NCCSC. To date, R-PP implementation is at an early stage in Liberia. The RIU coordinator has been recruited in March 2013 and activities are currently getting planned, including the recruitment of additional staff to the RIU. 1.3 Establishing an M&E framework Whereas an approach to the development of a monitoring framework is proposed in Component 6 of the R-PP document, the document does not include a full-fledge M&E system: the project results-chain has not been designed, and therefore it does not define the expected outputs, outcomes and impacts of the project, nor does it establish the logical link between them. Performance measurement is also absent, with no indicators, frequency of measuring, and responsibilities established. In addition, aligning the national and the facility M&E reporting frameworks would improve efficiency, helping the country plan for and track progress in a systematic manner and informing the Facility level M&E framework at the same time. Therefore, there is a need to further develop the different components of the M&E framework, setting clearly the results sought during the R-PP implementation process, and SMART 1 indicators enabling regular monitoring and reporting. The M&E framework is meant to encompass all key building blocks required for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the results achieved by during the R-PP process. The monitoring function refers to the continuous process of performance reporting (annually with semi-annual update for FCPF reporting) and tends to limit itself to the assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency in program delivery. The evaluation function takes place at set intervals (typically mid-term/phase and final evaluations). Evaluations take a bird s eye view, and cast a wider net covering all five OECD/DAC criteria to assess the Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact and Sustainability in program achievements. In doing so, they also assess governance and management systems, including the monitoring function itself. The two central building blocks upon which this country level M&E framework rests are: The Result Chain and Logical Framework, which together provide a strategic overview of the R-PP process, by illustrating the main results to be achieved, how they link to each other and their associated performance indicators. They provide a frame to focus both the monitoring and evaluation efforts at the country level. The Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), which is the key internal management tool to be used by the RIU to manage the collection, analysis and reporting on the performance data that must 1 Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound 2

7 nourish the monitoring and evaluation functions. It captures key elements of expected results of the R-PP process at country level, by outlining proposed indicators for each results level, targets, baselines, frequency of data collection, data sources and methods, as well as responsibilities for this data collection and consolidation. The work was conducted by Mr Saah David, RIU Coordinator, with assistance from Baastel consultants. In order to reach the mandate s objectives, different steps were completed: 1/Results-Chain The first step of the work conducted was to capture the strategic goals of the R-PP process in the results chain. This involved, on the basis of the activities detailed in the RPP document, identifying the outputs, outcomes and expected impacts of the R-PP activities. 2/Logical framework From the Results-chain, a logical framework (logframe) was designed, defining performance indicators for each of the project outputs, outcomes and impacts, as well as assumptions to be monitored. 3/ Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) A complete PMF was then established. The PMF includes baseline and target values for each indicator, as well as responsibilities and timing for indicator data collection. 4/ Consultation of key stakeholders was undertaken in order to collect opinions and remarks on the Results- Chain as well as on the proposed indicators, and ensure buy-in. Consultation occurred in three steps: (i) meetings in Monrovia to discuss the results-chain and the initial draft logframe prepared ; (ii) consultation at a distance on the first complete draft PMF ; comments received were integrated into the PMF proposed in this document ; (iii) a validation meeting with key partners from the RTWG will be organized in the coming weeks. 5/ Reporting framework: based on the 6-month reporting template proposed in the program-level M&E framework, milestones and annual targets have been informed in order to facilitate further country reporting. A first draft 6-month report will then be prepared on this basis. 6/ When comments on this draft report will be received, a final report will be prepared, including an updated PMF for Liberia R-PP implementation. 7/ On the basis of the final report, a PowerPoint presentation will be prepared jointly by the RIU coordinator and the consultant, for a 20 minutes presentation in PC15 in Lombok in June Monitoring and evaluation Continuous monitoring of the project results will constitute a key management tool for the team in charge of the R-PP process in Liberia (RIU). As mentioned above, regular monitoring reports should be prepared at a minimum every 6 months and used to inform R-PP donors on the programme s delivery. In the case of the FCPF, as presented in section 4 of this report, monitoring reports will be used by the team to prepare FCPF annual reports and their 6-month updates. Evaluation of the R-PP process is also a key element of the M&E framework. Generally, independent evaluations are planned (i) at mid-term in order to assess program progress and formulate recommendations to improve the delivery of results; and (ii) at the end of the project, in order to establish a clear picture of program achievements 3

8 and recommendations for future programming. As part of the R-PP process, a Mid-Term Progress Report is planned. According to the reporting template agreed 2, it shall include: 1. An overview of the progress made in the implementation of the R-PP 2. An analysis of progress achieved in those activities funded by the FCPF Readiness Preparation Grant 3. An updated financing plan for the overall Readiness preparation activities, including funds pledged by, and a brief description of activities supported by, other development partners 4. A review of the REDD Country Participant s compliance with the Common Approach 5. Grant Reporting and Monitoring report (GRM) (or equivalent Delivery Partner report, as per Delivery Partner s standard operational policies and procedures) 6. Summary statement of request for additional funding to the FCPF Towards the end of the R-PP process, in addition to the completion report prepared by the Delivery Partner, there is the opportunity to undertake a Readiness Package Assessment which aims to (i) provide REDD Country Participants an opportunity to self-assess progress on REDD+ readiness, and to identify remaining gaps and further needs, (ii) demonstrate a REDD Country Participant s commitment to REDD+, and to (iii) generate feedback and guidance through a comprehensive assessment by the country and the PC 3 ". It should be noted however that according to Resolution PC12/2012/1, the preparation of an R-Package and its submission for PC review are voluntary and not a reporting requirement under the FCPF Readiness Fund. The REDD Implementation Unit (RIU) is responsible for collating the information on the M&E Framework, coordinating information with various ministries, agencies and implementing partners. It will perform continuous monitoring of the indicators and prepare 6-months progress reports, the mid-term assessment report and, if decided so, the Readiness Package Assessment at the end of the R-PP process. An Excel tool designed on the basis of the PMF could be set-up in order to track indicators along the project duration, facilitating the completion of 6- months progress reports. Human and financial resources should be planned accordingly (the R-PP document planned a budget of US$280,000 (100% from FCPF funds) to M&E. CSOs and forest dependent people (FDP) have a role to play in monitoring at various levels as part of this M&E framework. In Liberia, CSO and FDP representatives are already sitting in the REDD+ Technical Working Group (RTWG). This working group has to validate the country mid-term progress report, as well as the R-package assessment before they are submitted to the PC. It is also proposed that the semi-annual progress reports that are proposed under this M&E Framework be validated by the RTWG. The IPs and CSOs therefore have a voice, through set national processes to participate in the monitoring of national progress. In addition, to the extent that IPs and CSO get direct funding from FCPF (through capacity building activities in particular), they would be expected to report on their own progress, as well as provide information on a number of indicators for monitoring purposes. 2 FCPF Readiness Fund, Process for Submitting and Reviewing Mid-Term Progress Reports and Requests for Additional Funding by Participating REDD+ Countries, August 27, Readiness Package Assessment Framework, FCPF Readiness Fund, March 26,

9 2. PROPOSED RESULTS-CHAIN The Results-Chain provides a visual model of the expected results and how they are interwoven. The proposed Results-chain for Liberia R-PP has been built from the detailed activities and the proposed objectives for the project, as well as the expected results for each component as per FCPF guidance. Three intermediate impacts or medium-term results of the R-PP process have been defined on the basis of the R-PP document and consultations conducted: Best land use options apply in Liberia for forest conservation, agriculture and other uses Community forests stakeholders are ready and willing to implement REDD Liberia enters into an international REDD+ funding modality These three intermediate impacts are meant to be achieved when the REDD-readiness process is completed at the conclusion of the R-PP process. They are distinct from three additional long-term impacts expected from a REDD+ mechanism: emission reductions the enhancement of livelihoods of forest-dependent communities biodiversity conservation These are longer term goals for REDD+ in Liberia, and are beyond what can be measured by this R-PP Monitoring and Evaluation framework. The five outcomes defined align with the five components of the R-PP, excluding Component 6 (M&E framework). They constitute the main results of each building block of the R-PP, and together contribute to reaching the expected impacts. The outputs are the shorter-term results obtained from the implementation of the combination of various activities defined in each of the R-PP component. 5

10 Table 1: Proposed Results-chain Outputs Outcomes Intermediate Impacts Longer-term Impacts NCCSC Secretariat (NCCS) and RTWG/RIG meet regularly and provide guidance on R-PP process and REDD Pilot sites identification REDD+ Implementation Unit (RIU) established within FDA/MPEA and operational REDD+ communication strategy implemented Platform for continuous dialogue with key stakeholders established Capacities strengthened within institutions involved into REDD+ Stakeholder Consultation, Monitoring and Feedback Forums established and functional Grievance and complaints handling mechanism in place and functional Adequate capacity at National, county and local level to manage and engage in REDD implementation Best land use options apply in Liberia for forest conservation, agriculture and other uses Reduced greenhouse gas emissions National and Use Suitability Assessment conducted National Forest Resources Assessment completed Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study validated by stakeholders Trends in agricultural development, demands for largescale plantations and options to escape from shifting practices understood and taken into account in plans Wood Energy Market Survey validated by stakeholders Necessary Policy changes for REDD+ implementation realized REDD+ strategy options regarding the forestry, the agricultural and the energy sectors tested and legally enacted Role of Conservation and Protected Areas (PAs) and carbon sinks in REDD+ clearly articulated in practice Institutional arrangements for REDD+ established Monitoring processes and carbon benefit sharing arrangements established Comprehensive REDD+ implementation strategy broadly validated and endorsed Community forests stakeholders are ready and willing to implement REDD Payments for secured forest carbon received, including non-fcpf investments received for implementation of ER Programs 6

11 Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) completed and findings integrated into REDD strategy Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) completed and findings integrated into REDD+ strategy Baseline deforestation and degradation rates and trends in Liberia developed Biomass and carbon stocks baseline data developed Reference scenario and emissions estimates completed Forest Monitoring Unit (FMU) established and operational Forest cover change monitoring capacity established at FMU Statistically robust ground-based inventory for forest cover change monitoring mechanism available Baseline established, and the system for reporting to the global framework is functional Liberia enters into an international REDD+ funding modality Enhanced livelihoods of forest communities MRV system for estimating and reporting emission reductions from forest operational Monitoring and reporting system for social, environmental and governance impacts of increased forest cover resulting from implementation of REDD+ activities developed Relevant stakeholder groups participate to monitoring social, environmental and governance impacts R-PP financial needs covered Disbursement rate enables R-PP activities implementation in an optimal and timely manner Key systems for REDD+ monitoring developed and operational Financial resources sufficient to achieve R-PP impacts 7

12 3. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK The next step towards an M&E Framework is the Logical framework (or short Logframe ) as presented below in this section. It is derived from the Result Chain, taking into account the comments and suggestions received from stakeholders involved in the elaboration of the M&E framework (see Annex 2). The purpose of the Logframe is to serve as reference for operational planning, monitoring of progress of the R-PP Process towards its objectives as well as for evaluation of its overall performance and impacts. The Logframe demonstrates how the inputs and activities which are delivered by different actors involved, interact logically, thus producing outputs, outcomes and finally direct intermediate impact. As part of the M&E function, it is suggested to report on those intermediate impacts where the R-PP Process can directly contribute e.g. entering into an international REDD+ funding modality. It voluntarily excludes those global and longer term impacts like the actual reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Liberia. For each intermediate impact, outcome and output, the Logframe contains specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound, so called SMART indicators, wherever possible qualified by targets and values to be achieved between 2013 and 2016, to track Liberia s progress on Readiness. When defining indicators, in addition to the overall tracking of readiness, special attention has been placed in having (i) indicators that will inform the Facility level M&E framework, in particular Facility-level indicators 1.3b, 1.3c, 1.3d, 2.2a, 3A, 3B, 3.1a, 3.1b, 3.1c, 4.1d, as well as impact-level indicators required by the REDD+ Annual Country Progress Reporting template 4 ; (ii) indicators relevant to forest governance issues, specifically priorities identified during the REDD+ Forest Governance Workshop held in Monrovia on April 22-33, Annex D of the FCPF M&E Framework document 8

13 Table 2: Proposed Logical Framework Expected intermediate impacts Results Indicators Target by 2016 Assumptions I1 I2 I3 R-PP component 1 Best land use options apply in Liberia for forest conservation, agriculture and other uses Community forests stakeholders are ready and willing to implement REDD Liberia enters into an international REDD+ funding modality Organize and Consult I1 Coordinated land use plan in place and validated I2 Number of community forests who have signed an MoU to engage into a pilot REDD project I3i Number of pilot sites benefitting from REDD funding I3ii Number of tons of CO2 saved 5 1 Land-use plan validated by 2015 At least 10% of community forests have signed an MoU to engage into a pilot REDD project by 2016 At least 1 site benefits from REDD funding tbd Government remains supportive to land use planning and regulation REDD+ international funding modality exist Liberia political situation remains stable Outcome 1 Adequate capacity at National, county and local level to manage and engage in REDD O1 Number of REDD pilot sites established with all relevant functions to make them At least 3 sites have been established with 5 In green are the indicators that inform the Program-level M&E framework 9

14 Results Indicators Target by 2016 Assumptions implementation effective, through technical support from the national structure out in place all relevant management function to make their operations effective R-PP sub-component 1.a: National Readiness Management Arrangements Output 1.a.1 NCCSC Secretariat (NCCS) and Activities: RTWG/RIG meet regularly and - Appoint personal to Secretariat provide guidance on R-PP - Develop detailed ToRs of Secretariat process and REDD Pilot sites - Organize regular NCCSC and identification RTWG/RIG meetings - Define agenda of items where guidance is needed - Establish working communication channels between RIU, RTWG/RIG and NCCSC Output 1.a.2 Activities: - Recruitment of the National REDD coordinator (FDA), National RTWG coordinator, the procurement specialist (FDA), the SESA coordinator (EPA), the policy coordinator (MPEA), one team assistants - Procurement of office equipment, 2 vehicles REDD+ Implementation Unit (RIU) established within FDA/MPEA and operational 1.a.1i Number of meetings dedicated to R-PP process every year 1.a.1ii Number of potential REDD pilot sites defined NCCSC: 1; RTGW/RIG: 3 At least 8 potential REDD pilot sites identified by a.2 Number of staff recruited 4 by end of 2013 The GoL remains fully committed to the REDD+ agenda and national consultations The basic skills sets require to effectively fill the staff positions are readily available in Liberia The social and economical 10

15 Results Indicators Target by 2016 Assumptions R-PP sub-component 1.b: Information sharing and early dialogue with key stakeholder groups Output 1.b.1 REDD+ communication Activities: strategy implemented - Design a communication and Information sharing strategy targeted at Key Stakeholders Groups and their constituencies - Prepare and produce appropriate local language and accessible media for this strategy, including best practice key messages - Conduct media campaign to promote REDD awareness at National, County and Stakeholder levels through newspaper, radio and TV; - Develop and manage a REDD+ website for Liberia 1.b.1i Consultation & Participation Plan developed; REDD+ information sharing brochures developed; National REDD+ Website designed and managed; communication drama developed in local languages; Modules developed for promoting REDD+ in schools and universities curricula; REDD+ information skits and documentary developed in Liberian English; mobile REDD+ awareness campaign conducted 1.b.1ii At least 2 million persons (1 million-men and 1 million - women) communication strategy fully operational 10 context allow civil society and other relevant stakeholders to actively engage in the process Dedicated government staff is nominated for capacity strengthening and participation into the REDD+ process Output 1.b.2 Activities: - Plan and hold consultation meetings with Key Stakeholder Groups (KSG)at Platform for continuous dialogue with key stakeholders established 1.b.1iii 30 Liberian experts may have participated in Southsouth learning activities (18- males & 12-females) 1.b.2 Number of sector-specific and Key Stakeholder Groups (KSG) consultation meetings organized 3 national level sector-specific meetings (Forestry, 11

16 national level - Plan and convene a series of three national level sector-specific meetings (Forestry, Agriculture and Energy) each year Output 1.b.3 Activities: - Conduct awareness training workshops on REDD+ readiness strategy and the implementation of the R-PP within concerned institutions - Short term training for RIU staff in Information & Communications Results Indicators Target by 2016 Assumptions Capacities strengthened within institutions involved into REDD+ 1.b.3i World Bank Environmental & Social Safeguard policies, REDD+ Safeguards information system (SESA, UN-REDD, REDD+ SES etc), Benefit sharing, Carbon management & Accounting, Land tenure & use, Forest Governance, REDD+ communication & dissemination Agriculture and Energy) each year 3 KSG meetings per year b.3ii 5 people trained on each topic, 35 persons trained R-PP sub-component 1.c: Consultations and participation in REDD strategy development Output 1.c.1 Activities: a) Design a consultation, participation and monitoring strategy at KSGs and their constituencies; b) Create a National and County level Multi-stakeholder Monitoring and Stakeholder Consultation, Monitoring and Feedback Forums established and functional 1.c.1i Frequency of meetings (Feedback Forums) of stakeholder engagement platforms organized at (i) Community level forums; (ii) County level forums; (iii) National level; (iv) with industry i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) 12

17 Evaluation Committee under the umbrella of the NFP National and County level forest forums, based on existing county forest for a, or similar arrangements; c) plan and organize stakeholder consultation, participation and feedback Results Indicators Target by 2016 Assumptions actors; (v) for Legal review 1.c.1ii Actual use made of information generated by the consultations iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) c.1iii 50, 000 stakeholders (segregated by type, gender and age) 6 that have participated into stakeholder consultation workshops Output 1.c.2 Activities: a) Develop a dispute resolution system; b) Establish & manage local phone system, c) Publish and disseminate grievance information Grievance and complaints handling mechanism in place and functional 1.c.2i Number of complaints and grievances received and formalized 1.c.2ii % of formal complaints and grievances processed n/a 100% 6 Stakeholder mapping analysis done in the R-PP will be used. 13

18 R-PP component 2 Outcome 2 Prepare the REDD-plus Strategy Comprehensive REDD+ implementation strategy broadly validated and endorsed National REDD+ strategy validation and endorsement report available National REDD+ strategy validated and endorsed by NCCSC and RTWG R-PP sub-component 2.a: Assessment of Land Use, Forest Law, Policy and Governance Output 2.a.1 National Land Use Suitability 2.a.1 Evidence of publication of Activities : Assessment conducted National Land use suitability - Full economic evaluation of mineral, maps agricultural and forestry land uses, including value chain, multiplier effects, environmental mitigation and carbon footprint. - Fully integrated land use suitability mapping covering all sectors - Technical review of concession allocations for minerals, agriculture and commercial forestry in respect to forest type and conservation areas; [WB non FCPF] - Monitoring of new mining and agricultural leases at county and national levels. (GoL and NGOs) Output 2.a.2 - Validation of forest resource assessments of proposed and existing National Forest Resources Assessment completed 2.a.2 Validated Forest Resources Assessment Report National Land use suitability maps available Report available The GoL remains fully committed to the REDD+ agenda and national consultations on this topic The social context allows civil society to actively engage in the process 14

19 commercial forestry concessions, including standing volumes, areas previously logged, opportunities for carbon recovery etc. - Assessment of biomass loss and recovery following logging - Assessment of reduced impact logging techniques on forest carbon losses- Assessment of mangroves (carbon) based on existing source materials - Determination of current deforestation rates link with Component 3 - Assessment of biomass factors for each land use class, including degraded forest and agricultural lands; link with Component 3 - Multi-stakeholder report validation Output 2.a.3 Activities: - Studies to estimate recovery rates for log and sawn timber production - Multi-stakeholder report validation Output 2.a.4 Activities: - Contract 4 regional studies dealing with all aspects of shifting cultivation in Liberia, including their linkage to commercial logging - Assessment of potential demand Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study validated by stakeholders Trends in agricultural development, demands for large-scale plantations and options to escape from shifting practices understood and taken into account in plans 2.a.3 Validated Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study Report 2.a.4 National Regulation plan for orientating REDD+ friendly agricultural development included into the REDD+ Strategy Report available 4 Conservation and Protected Areas are maintained 15

20 from the agricultural sector for large scale forest conversion to Plantations and Permanent Agriculture Output 2.a.5 Activities: - Take stock of previous wood energy demand studies for demographic increase focused on Monrovia - Consult concerned stakeholders and conduct necessary surveys - Produce and updated Wood Energy Market analysis - Organise a dissemination and validation workshop on study findings and recommendations Output 2.a.6 Activities: - Ensure communication of studies and assessments produced targets ministers and high-level administration (incl. NCCSC) so as to initiate policy changes on the basis of the recommendations formulated - follow-up policy changes process and interfere with new policy formulation as required - Publish on REDD website new policies/regulations relevant to REDD implementation Wood Energy Market Survey validated by stakeholders Necessary Policy changes for REDD+ implementation realized 2.a.5 Validated Wood Energy Market Survey update report 2.a.6 Nb. and type of policy reforms initiated, completed or underway complying to REDD+ standards Report published 4 (REDD+ Grievance & benefit sharing mechanisms, National Carbon Policy, Gender and climate change policy 16

21 R-PP sub-component 2.b: REDD-plus Strategy Options Output 2.b.1 REDD+ strategy options Activities: regarding the forestry, the - Take stock of the strategy options agricultural and the energy defined in the economic analysis sectors tested and legally realized in 2009 enacted - Improve the technical capacity of all actors in the commercial forestry chainsaw logging sectors through outreach and training - Support FDA policy decision making with studies and socio-economic analysis of the implications of capping commercial forestry - Organise information dissemination (MoA, FDA, farmers organizations) on shifting cultivation into permanent or semi-permanent agriculture to reduce land use and forest degradation enrichment of barren land through timber crop planting - Organize information campaigns to promote regulation and management of wood fuel energy and encourage the introduction of more efficient kilns and cooking - Plan and organize sector level presentations in order to convey messages and ensure buy-in - Follow-up with relevant administration and partners the actual 2.b.1 Changes in sector legal frameworks enabling strategy implementation Forestry, agriculture and energy regulations include recommendations from the assessments conducted 17

22 actions implemented as a result of the new regulation. Output 2.b.2 Activities: - Develop a unified approach to forest ecosystem services that combines sequestration with conservation and non-destructive uses, and enables funding of PA management and operational costs; - Accelerate the timeline for protection of these forest areas which, by retaining a higher percentage of forest cover, would augment the benefits - Identify suitable sites for reforestation and afforestation, as well as forest restoration, to be protected as for PA conservation - Define the role of reforestation, afforestation and restoration in the REDD+ strategy development in Liberia. Role of Conservation and Protected Areas (PAs) and carbon sinks in REDD+ clearly articulated in practice R-PP sub-component 2.c: REDD-plus Implementation Framework Output 2.c.1 Institutional arrangements for Activities: REDD+ established - Study on carbon ownership and tenure in the context of Liberia - Assessment of financial instruments to create a REDD+ fund - Review of the enabling legislative 2.b.2 Number of reforestation and afforestation ER sites identified and included into REDD+ Strategy 2.c.1i Evidence of adaptations of legislative context and issues relating to law enforcement 2.c.1ii Examples of CSO/forest dependant people At least 5 Legal context is fully adapted to REDD+ implementation and carbon finance 18

23 context for REDD+ and issues relating to law enforcement - Design of equitable benefit sharing arrangements for carbon revenues Output 2.c.2 Activities: - Review current monitoring processes - Assessment of monitoring needs and costs - Arrangements for independent verifiable monitoring of carbon benefit sharing - Arrangements for revenue transparency, including through LEITI - Workshop for key government agencies, NGOs and CSOs Monitoring processes and carbon benefit sharing arrangements established representation in institutional arrangements 2.c.2 Occurrence of a validation workshop for Carbon benefit sharing arrangements CSO/IP representation in institutional arrangements is real and central to the process 7 Global framework on carbon benefit sharing arrangements validated R-PP sub-component 2.d: Social and Environmental Impacts during readiness preparation and REDD+ implementation Output 2.d.1 Activities: - Finalize SESA TORs and procure services - Ensure Studies to assess baseline and potential impacts are completed - Coordinate preparation of environmental management plan (EPA) Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) completed and findings integrated into REDD strategy 2.d.1i Degree of advancement of SESA completion and validation 2.d.1ii Number of stakeholders (by type, gender and age) 8 consulted and trained during SESA process SESA validated CSO/ & Forest dependent people identified in the R-PP 8 Characteristics of stakeholders as identified in the R-PP 19

24 - Coordinate Capacity Strengthening and related Technical Assistance subactivities Output 2.d.2 - Prepare ESMF TORs and procure services - Follow-up ESMF completion process, ensuring stakeholders engagement - Link with SESA process and overall REDD+ strategy formulation R-PP component 3 Outcome 3 Output 3.a.1 Activities: - Propose and validate a definition for forest, deforestation and degradation - Assess current activity data on deforestation and degradation Output 3.a.2 Activities: - Conduct an inventory ESMF completed and findings integrated into REDD+ strategy Develop a Reference Level or Scenario Baseline established, and the system for reporting to the global framework is functional Baseline deforestation and degradation rates and trends in Liberia developed Biomass and carbon stocks baseline data developed 2.d.2 Examples of indicators for enhancement of livelihoods of local communities and for biodiversity conservation included in ESMF and REDD+ strategy O3 Number of LISGIS annual reports on carbon stocks 3.a.1 Actual baseline data on deforestation and degradation publicly available 3.a.2 Data on carbon stocks at national level and referencelevel scenario publicly available REDD+ strategy, monitoring systems and ER- Programs incorporate indicators related to biodiversity conservation and forest community livelihood development 2 LISGIS annual reports on carbon stocks published Yearly updates available from 2015 Data Published The GoL remains fully committed to the REDD+ agenda 20

25 - Evaluate and develop methodology to stratify and estimate carbon stocks - Select IPCC Reporting Tier - Identify key carbon pools to include in the historic estimate of emissions/removals. Output 3.a.3 Activities: - Collect additional spatial data to incorporate into scenario modeling - Determine relevant driver variables - Develop reference scenarios and estimate emissions using spatial analysis software - Consider linkages with site-level initiatives R-PP component 4 Reference scenarios and emissions estimates completed Design a Monitoring System 3.a.3 Reference scenarios and emissions modeling published Data Published Dedicated government staff is nominated for capacity strengthening and participation into the REDD+ process The social context allows civil society to actively engage in the process Outcome 4 Key systems for REDD+ monitoring developed and operational O4 Evidence of validation of monitoring systems at the national and international levels National Forest Monitoring systems validated by 2016 R-PP sub-component 4.a: Emissions and removal Output 4.a.1 Forest Monitoring Unit (FMU) 4.a.1 Number of FMU annual 4 21

26 Activities: - Define terms of reference for the Forest Monitoring Unit - Establish the Forest Monitoring Unit and assign staff Output 4.a.2 Activities: - Acquire software and hardware for national-scale mapping. - Develop standardized mapping methodology for developing activity data - Map land cover change with multitemporal Landsat imagery - Assess Map Accuracy - Build technical capacity of FMU staff in GIS Output 4.a.3 Activities: - Build FDA technical capacity in forest inventory data collection - Estimate carbon stock from inventory data - Assess uncertainty in carbon stock estimates Output 4.a.4 Activities: - Assess current MRV systems - Develop MRV framework - Establish database system established and operational Forest cover change monitoring capacity established at FMU Statistically robust groundbased inventory for forest cover change monitoring mechanism available MRV system for estimating and reporting emission reductions from forest operational reports disseminated 4.a.2 Number of FMU produced forest cover change maps (national sets) available 4.a.3 Number of forest cover change annual update reports available 4.a.4i Validation date of the MRV system with the following qualities: Clear roles and responsibilities of LISGIS 3 3 Before 2016 The GoL remains fully committed to the REDD+ agenda The basic skills sets require to effectively fill the staff positions are readily available in Liberia 22

27 - Establish roles and responsibilities of LISGIS and FDA - Attend and host workshops, including capacity building activities for LISGIS and FDA staff - Test and refine MRV system FDA clearly mandated Demonstrated staff capacities for managing MRV systems within relevant agencies tasked with managing MRV 2 R-PP sub-component 4.b: Other Multiple Benefits and Impacts Output 4.b.1 Monitoring and reporting Activities: system for social, - Identify potential social and environmental and governance environmental impacts (positive and impacts of increased forest negative) of specific interventions, cover resulting from including identification of key national implementation of REDD+ sustainable development, biodiversity activities developed and good governance priorities to clarify how REDD can deliver multiple benefits most effectively. - Identify stakeholders and their roles (individuals, groups, communities, institutions etc.) including any vulnerable and marginalized groups that may be at risk from REDD. 4.a.4ii Number of pilots ready for REDD+ carbon finance, incl. through the Carbon Fund 4.a.4iii Number of staff trained in each organization FDA/LISGIS (men and women) 4.b.1 Number of Social, environmental and governance impact monitoring reports

28 - Select key monitoring indicators measuring social and environmental impacts of REDD interventions - Identify capacities (including local capacities) and resources for monitoring and requirements (training, equipment, tools etc.), and determine responsibilities in monitoring and reporting - Collect relevant baseline data based on selected indicators. - Design a periodic data collection system to monitor change Output 4.b.2 Activities: - Follow-on the 2013 stakeholder workshop on governance issues and establish a working group on REDD+ governance monitoring system - Integration of Governance indicators into existing systems for tracking progress - Specialist data collection to provide information to support community and other stakeholder assessments - Develop participatory monitoring process involving all KSGs - Generate S&E reports, reviewed by stakeholders R-PP component 5 Relevant stakeholder groups participate to monitoring social, environmental and governance impacts Budget and Schedule 4.b.2 Proportion of draft monitoring reports actually reviewed and commented by relevant stakeholder groups 100% 24

29 Outcome 5 Output 5.a.1 Activities: - Enter into discussions with potential financial partners for R-PP implementation funding - Develop MoUs with potential financial partners - Sign cooperation agreements with financial partners Output 5.a.2 Activities: - Ensure implementation plan is in place and adhered to - ensure budget is appropriately allocated and monitored Financial resources sufficient to achieve R-PP expected impacts R-PP financial needs covered Disbursement rate enables R- PP activities implementation in an optimal and timely manner Proportion of incomplete outputs by the end of the project due to lack of financial resources 5.a.1 Evidence of annual dissemination of financial reports to RTWG 5.a.2i FCPF Grant disbursement rate R-PP 5.a.2ii Overall disbursement rate 5.a.2iii Financial amounts used to enable active participation of FDP, CSOs and local communities in national REDD+ readiness 0% 1/yearly (4 in total) 7,730;000 USD, from multiple sources 100% 100% The GoL remains fully committed to the REDD+ agenda and financing International partners for REDD+ readiness remain financing remain active and open to Liberia 3. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK As indicated earlier, the PMF presents clear guidance on who collects data on what, against which targets, how, from where and at which frequency to inform both the monitoring and evaluation Functions at the Facility level. The last column of the framework indicates issues for which a traffic light system will be used in the FMT annual reporting and semi-annual updates. 25

30 Table 3: Proposed PMF Results Indicators Baselin e I1 Best land use options apply in Liberia for forest conservation, agriculture and other uses I1 Coordinated land use plan in place and validated Target by Land-use plan validated by 2015 Methods/sources of information Minutes of validation meeting or Validation decree Frequency of data collection and reporting Once by 2015 Responsibility Land commission/ri U/FDA/MoA/M LME/MIA Tra ffic ligh t I2 Community forests stakeholders are ready and willing to implement REDD I3 Liberia enters into an international REDD+ funding modality I2 Number of community forests who have signed an MoU to engage into a pilot REDD project I3i Number of pilot sites benefitting from REDD funding 2 (FFI) At least 10% of community forests have signed an MoU to engage into a pilot REDD project by At least 1 site benefits from REDD funding by 2016 MoUs signed 6-month FDA/Impleme nting partners REDD funding agreement 6-month FDA/MoF/Impl ementing partners I3ii Number of tons of CO2 0 Tbd CO2 inventories 6-month LISGIS/RIU saved (RT I.1.B) 9 R-PP component 1 Organize and Consult 9 In green are the indicators that inform the Program-level M&E framework 26

31 Results Indicators Baselin e Outcome 1 Adequate capacity at National, county and local level to manage and engage in REDD implementation O1 Number of REDD pilot sites established with all relevant functions to make them effective, through technical support from the national structure out in place Target by At least 3 sites have been established with all relevant management function to make their operations effective Methods/sources of information MoU signed between forest community and FDA/county/other government authorities Frequency of data collection and reporting 6-month Responsibility FDA/Impleme nting partners Tra ffic ligh t R-PP sub-component 1.a: National Readiness Management Arrangements Output 1.a.1: NCCSC Secretariat (NCCS) and RTWG/RIG meet regularly and provide guidance on R-PP process and REDD Pilot sites 1.a.1i Number of meetings dedicated to RPP process every year 1.a.1ii Number of potential REDD pilot sites defined n/a 2 Output 1.a.2 REDD+ Implementation Unit (RIU) established within FDA/MPEA and operational 1.a.2 Number of staff recruited NCCSC: 1; RTGW/RIG: 3 At least 8 potential REDD pilot sites identified by 2016 RTWG/RIG and NCCSC meeting minutes, RIU progress reports REDD website, implementing partners reports on REDD 1 4 by end of 2013 Staff contracts at FDA, MPEA, WB CO R-PP sub-component 1.b: Information sharing and early dialogue with key stakeholder groups Yearly Yearly Yearly NCCSC, RTWG/RIG, RIU coordinator RIU/RTGW/Im plementing partners RIU coordinator 27

32 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 1.b.1: REDD+ communication strategy implemented 1.b.1i Examples of activities undertaken and knowledge products published, including at national level, to generate and institutionalize awareness on REDD+ such as through the inclusion of REDD+ in curricula in schools and universities (Prog.level indic. 4.1.d) n/a n/a 0 Target by 2016 tbd in communication strategy Tbd in communication strategy Methods/sources of information Signed contracts with and products from media companies Communication strategy monitoring reports Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly 6-month 6-month Responsibility RIU coordinator RIU coordinator Tra ffic ligh t 1.b.1ii Number of individuals (men and women) reached with these knowledge products(rt 3.2.4) 10 Workshops minutes/mission orders RIU coordinator Output 1.b.2: Platform for continuous dialogue with key stakeholders established 1.b.1iii Number of Liberian experts who participated in any South-south learning activities (disaggregated by gender)(rt 3.2.4) 1.b.2 Number of sectorspecific and Key Stakeholder Groups (KSG) consultation meetings organised national level sector-specific meetings each year Meeting reports (FDA) Yearly RIU coordinator 28

33 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 1.b.3: Capacities strengthened within institutions involved into REDD+ 1.b.3i Actual topics covered by trainings 1.b.3ii Number of people trained on each topic 0 Target by KSG meetings per year 0 Methods/sources of information Training reports (FDA) N/A 0 Training reports (FDA) R-PP sub-component 1.c: Consultations and participation in REDD strategy development Output 1.c.1: Stakeholder 0 Meeting reports Consultation, Monitoring from and Feedback Forums implementing established and partners functional 1.c.1i Frequency of meetings (Feedback Forums) of stakeholder engagement platforms organized at (i) Community level forums; (ii) County level forums; (iii) National level; (iv) with industry actors; (v) for Legal review 1.c.1ii Actual use made of information generated by the consultations 0 i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) 2500 Reports and knowledge products Meeting Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly Yearly Yearly Yearly 6-month Responsibility FDA/RIU coordinator FDA/RIU coordinator Implementing partners/riu coordinator Implementing partners/riu coordinator Implementing partners/riu coordinator Tra ffic ligh t 29

34 Results Indicators Baselin e 1.c.1iii Number of stakeholders (segregated by type, gender and age) that have participated into stakeholder consultation workshops (Prog. Level indic. 3.1.b and 3.1.a) Target by 2016 Methods/sources of information attendance sheets Frequency of data collection and reporting Responsibility Tra ffic ligh t Output 1.c.2: Grievance and complaints handling mechanism in place and functional 1.c.2i Number of complaints and grievances received and formalized 1.c.2ii % of formal complaints and grievances processed 0 0% n/a 100% EPA grievance registry EPA grievance registry Yearly Yearly EPA SESA coordinator EPA SESA coordinator R-PP component 2 : Prepare the REDD-plus Strategy Outcome 2 Comprehensive REDD+ implementation strategy broadly validated and endorsed O2 National REDD+ strategy validation ad endorsement report available n/a National REDD+ strategy validated and endorsed by NCCSC and RTWG R-PP sub-component 2.a: Assessment of Land Use, Forest Law, Policy and Governance Output 2.a.1 National Land Use Suitability 2.a.1 Evidence of publication of National Land use 0 National Land use suitability Validation report/redd website LISGIS/FDA/MLM E/MoA 6-month Yearly RIU/RTWG LISGIS/imple menting 30

35 Results Indicators Baselin e Assessment conducted suitability maps (less than 3 years) Output 2.a.2 National 2.a.2 Validated Forest Forest Resources Resources Assessment Assessment completed Report Output 2.a.3 Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study completed Output 2.a.4 Trends in agricultural development, demands for large-scale plantations and options to escape from shifting practices understood and taken into account in plans Output 2.a.5 Wood Energy Market Survey updated Output 2.a.6: Necessary Policy changes for REDD+ implementation realized 2.a.3 Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study validated by stakeholders 2.a.4 National Regulation plan for orientating REDD+ friendly agricultural development included into the REDD+ Strategy 2.a.5 Wood Energy Market Survey validated by stakeholders 2.a.6 Number and type of policy reforms initiated, completed or underway complying to REDD+ Target by 2016 maps available 0 1 report published 0 1 report published 0 National Regulation Plan available into REDD+ Strategy Methods/sources of information EPA/FDA/MLME/ MoA Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly Responsibility partners EPA/FDA/impl ementing partners Chainsaw Union Yearly Chainsaw Union/FDA/Im plementing partners REDD+ Strategy document, REDD website, publication in newspapers 0 Report published REDD website, MLME 0 0 Published Regulations/RED D website Yearly Yearly Yearly MoA/FDA FDA/MLME RIU/relevant Ministries Tra ffic ligh t 31

36 Results Indicators Baselin e standards (Prog. Level Indic. I.3.B) R-PP sub-component 2.b: REDD-plus Strategy Options Output 2.b.1 REDD+ strategy options regarding the forestry, the agricultural and the energy sectors tested and legally enacted Output 2.b.2 Role of Conservation and Protected Areas (PAs) and carbon sinks in REDD+ clearly articulated in practice 2.b.1 Changes in sector legal frameworks enabling strategy implementation 2.b.2 Number of reforestation and afforestation ER sites identified and included into REDD+ Strategy R-PP sub-component 2.c: REDD-plus Implementation Framework Output 2.c.1 Institutional arrangements for REDD+ implementation established 2.c.1i Evidence of adaptations of legislative context and issues relating to law enforcement Restricti ng legal context 2.c.1ii Examples of CSO/FDP Target by Forestry, agriculture and energy regulations include recommendation s from the assessments conducted Methods/sources of information Legal framework publication Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly Responsibility FDA 1 At least 5 Published reports Yearly FDA/impleme nting partners Tbd Legal context is fully adapted to REDD+ implementation and carbon finance Published regulation Once by 2016 FDA/RIU FDA/RIU/ Tra ffic ligh t 32

37 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 2.c.2 Monitoring processes and carbon benefit sharing structure established representation in institutional arrangements (Prog. Level Indic. 3.1.c) 2.c.2 Occurrence of a validation workshop for Carbon benefit sharing arrangements Target by 2016 CSO/IP representation in institutional arrangements is real and central to the process 0 Global framework on carbon benefit sharing arrangements validated Methods/sources of information Published regulation and Reporting from IP/CSOs/delivery partners Minutes of validation workshop for key government agencies, NGOs and CSOs. R-PP sub-component 2.d: Social and Environmental Impacts during readiness preparation and REDD+ implementation Output 2.d.1 Draft Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) completed and findings integrated into REDD strategy 2.d.1i Degree of advancement of SESA completion and validation 0 0 SESA validated d.1ii Number of stakeholders (by type, gender and age) consulted and trained during SESA process (Prog. level indic. 3.1.b and 3.1.a) Report from validation workshop/redd website SESA workshops reports and attendance sheets Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly Once by 2015 Once by 2015 Yearly Responsibility implementing partners RTWG/RIU coordinator EPA/SESA coordinator EPA/SESA coordinator Tra ffic ligh t 33

38 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 2.d.2 Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) completed and findings integrated into REDD+ strategy 2.d.2 Examples of indicators for enhancement of livelihoods of local communities and for biodiversity conservation included in ESMF and REDD+ strategy (Prog.level indic. 3A) R-PP component 3: Develop a Reference Level or Scenario Outcome 3 Baseline established, and the system for reporting to the global framework is functional Output 3.a.1 Baseline deforestation and degradation rates and trends in Liberia developed O3 Number of LISGIS annual reports on carbon stocks 3.a.1 Actual baseline data on deforestation and degradation published Target by ESMF validated and operational: REDD+ strategy, monitoring systems and ER- Programs incorporate indicators related to biodiversity conservation and forest community livelihood development 0 2 LISGIS annual reports on carbon stocks published n/a Yearly updates available from 2015 Methods/sources of information National REDD+ Strategy, monitoring systems and ER- Program agreements Published annual reports Frequency of data collection and reporting 6-month 6-month Responsibility EPA/SESA coordinator/ri U LISGIS/FDA REDD website Yearly FDA/RIU Tra ffic ligh t 34

39 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 3.a.2 Biomass and carbon stocks baseline data available Output 3.a.3 Reference scenario and emissions estimates completed 3.a.2 Data on carbon stocks at national level and reference-level scenario published 3.a.3 Reference scenarios and emissions modeling published R-PP component 4 : Design a Monitoring System Outcome 4 Key systems for REDD+ monitoring developed and operational O4 Evidence of validation of monitoring systems at the national and international levels R-PP sub-component 4.a: Emissions and removal Output 4.a.1 Forest 4.a.1 Number of FMU annual Monitoring Unit (FMU) reports disseminated established and operational Output 4.a.2 Forest cover change monitoring capacity established at FMU Output 4.a.3 Statistically robust ground-based 4.a.2 Number of FMU produced forest cover change maps (national sets) available 4.a.3 Number of forest cover change annual update Target by 2016 Methods/sources of information Frequency of data collection and reporting 0 Data Published REDD website Once by Data Published REDD website Once by 2015 n/a National Forest Monitoring systems validated by 2016 FCPF website, REDD+ platforms, national validation workshops minutes 6-month Responsibility FDA/MoA/impl ementing partners FDA/MoA/impl ementing partners EPA/FDA/Civil society/imple menting partners 0 4 Annual reports Yearly FMU/RIU 0 3 Annual reports/redd website 0 3 Annual reports/redd Yearly Yearly FMU/RIU FDA/Impleme nting partners Tra ffic ligh t 35

40 Results Indicators Baselin e inventory for forest cover change monitoring mechanism available Output 4.a.4 MRV system for estimating and reporting emission reductions from forest operational reports available 4.a.4i Validation date of the MRV system with the following qualities: Clear roles and responsibilities of LISGIS FDA clearly forest cover change annual update reports available mandated 4.a.4ii Number of pilots ready for REDD+ carbon finance, incl. through the Carbon Fund (Prog level indic. 2.2.a) 4.a.4iii Number of staff trained in each organization FDA/LISGIS (men and women) R-PP sub-component 4.b: Other Multiple Benefits and Impacts Target by 2016 Before Methods/sources of information website MRV validation workshop report Official applications to the Carbon fund Training attendance sheets Frequency of data collection and reporting Once 6-month (from 2015) 6-month Responsibility FDA /LISGIS FDA/RIU/Impl ementing partners FDA/LISGIS/M LME Tra ffic ligh t 36

41 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 4.b.1 Monitoring and reporting system for social, environmental and governance impacts of increased forest cover resulting from implementation of REDD+ activities developed Output 4.b.2 Relevant stakeholder groups participate to monitoring social, environmental and governance impacts 4.b.1 Number of Social, environmental and governance impact monitoring reports R-PP component 5 Budget and Schedule Outcome 5 Financial resources sufficient to achieve R-PP expected impacts Output 5.a.1 R-PP financial needs covered 4.b.2 Proportion of draft monitoring reports actually reviewed and commented by relevant stakeholder groups (Prog.level indic. 3.1.a(i)) O5 Proportion of incomplete outputs by the end of the project due to lack of financial resources 5.a.1 Amount of total financial allocation to R-PP implementation, detailed by Target by 2016 Methods/sources of information 0 3 Available monitoring reports at EPA and other relevant ministries 0 100% s/files from relevant stakeholder groups commenting on draft monitoring reports 100% 0% RIU monitoring reports FCPF 3,600,0 00 USD 7,730;000 USD, from multiple sources Signed financial agreements Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly 6-month By project end 6-month Responsibility EPA/Other ministries EPA RIU PFMU (Ministry of finance)/riu Tra ffic ligh t 37

42 Results Indicators Baselin e Output 5.a.2 Disbursement rate enables R-PP activities implementation in an optimal and timely manner source 5.a.2i FCPF Grant disbursement rate R-PP(Prog level indic. 1.3.d) 5.a.2ii Overall disbursement rate (Prog level indic. 1.3.d) 5.a.2iii Financial amounts used to enable active participation of IPs, CSOs and local communities in national REDD+ readiness (Prog. level indic. 3.1.a) R-PP component 6 Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Outcome 6 R-PP process management follows RBM principles Output 6.a.1 Detailed M&E framework established, with clear O6 Level of achievement of project milestones 6.a.1 Validation of M&E framework by RTWG Target by 2016 Methods/sources of information No other source identifie d thus far 0 100% Financial and activity reports 0 100% Financial and activity reports 0 100% Financial and activity reports 0% 100% RIU monitoring reports n/a M&E framework validated and operated RTWG meeting minutes Frequency of data collection and reporting 6-month 6-month 6-month By project end Once Responsibility PFMU (Ministry of finance)/riu PFMU (Ministry of finance)/riu PFMU (Ministry of finance)/riu RIU RIU/RTWG Tra ffic ligh t 38

43 Results Indicators Baselin e responsibilities assigned Output 6.a.2 Reporting enables appropriate and timely management decisions 6.a.2i Number of monitoring reports produced and disseminated to RTWG 6.a.2ii Evidence of management decisions taken on the basis of M&E activities (monitoring reports, 6- month progress reports, Midterm reporting) 0 n/a Target by n/a Methods/sources of information M&E documentation M&E documentation, RTWG and SCCSC meetings minutes Frequency of data collection and reporting Yearly Yearly Responsibility RIU RIU/RTWG/SC CSC Tra ffic ligh t 39

44 4. REPORTING A s explained in the Readiness Package Assessment Framework 10, Readiness phase reporting requirements are stipulated in the Readiness Preparation Grant Agreement (or equivalent document, depending on the Delivery Partner) and include the submission of a mid-term progress report (See FMT Note rev on Process for Submitting and Reviewing Mid-Term Progress Reports and Requests for Additional Funding by Participating REDD+ Countries ). Participant countries in FCPF are expected to produce annual reports by every 30 August, with 6-month updates by every 30 March. A specific reporting template (Annex 1) has been set-up at the Facility-level M&E framework. Reporting on each R-PP component will assess overall R-PP progress against milestones set for each subcomponent, as well as progress against annual targets. Error! Reference source not found. next page summarizes milestones and annual targets as a basis for (semi-) annual reporting. It is on this basis that the first semi-annual report will be published for a presentation in Lombok at PC Readiness Package Assessment Framework, FCPF Readiness Fund, p2, March 26,

45 Table 4: Level of achievement of planned milestones according to approved FCPF-financed Readiness Fund Grant: Proposed Milestones and annual targets for reporting Level of achievement of planned milestones according to approved FCPF-financed Readiness Fund Grant (>3.2 million USD) (FCPF M&E Framework 1.3.b.): Planned Milestones 11 : Level of Achievement: 1.1 National readiness Management established Arrangements and activities undergoing 1.2 Information sharing and Early Dialogue with Key Stakeholder Groups completed 1.3 Consultation and participation process for REDD strategy development completed 1.4 Consultation and participation process for SESA completed Tracking: Please select your light rating: 1.5 National feedback and grievance redress mechanism functional 2.1 SESA completed Please explain why: R-PP implementation has just actually started a few month ago 2.2 REDD+ Strategy Finalized 3. Reference level scenario (including Forest Cover Mapping and forest inventory in priority areas) completed 4i. Semi-annual Progress reports submitted 4ii. Mid-term Progress report submitted by end of iii. Final Readiness assessment submitted by Numbering of milestones refers here to Table 4 p21 of the document Readiness Preparation Proposal Assessment Note On A Proposed Grant To Liberia, which summarizes the FCPF grant subcomponents 41

46 R-PP Component 1 Readiness Organization and Consultation LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Table 5: Degree of achievement of planned milestones per R-PP component and sub-component: Proposed Milestones and annual targets for reporting Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Planned milestones Expected Annual target 2013 Expected Annual target 2014 Expected Annual target 2015 Sub-Component 1a National REDD Management Arrangements Purpose: setting-up national readiness management arrangements to manage and coordinate the REDD-plus readiness activities whilst mainstreaming REDDplus into broader strategies Assessment Criteria: (i) accountability and transparency; (ii) operating mandate and budget; (iii) multi-sector coordination mechanisms and cross-sector collaboration; (iv) technical supervision capacity; (v) funds management capacity; (vi) feedback and grievance redress mechanism O1 At least 3 pilot sites have been established with all relevant management function to make their operations effective 1.a National REDD+ management arrangement established and operational 1.a.1i At least 1 NCCSC and 3 RTWG/RIG meetings dedicated to RPP process every year 1.a.1ii At least 8 potential REDD pilot sites identified by a.2 Four RIU staff recruited 1 NCCSC; 3 RTWG NCCSC; 3 RTWG NCCSC; 3 RTWG +4 6 Expected Annual target NCCSC; 3 RTWG When + is indicated, annual targets are cumulative 42

47 Sub-Component 1b Consultation, Participation, and Outreach (includes 1.c from Liberia R-PP) Purpose: broad consultation with and participation of key stakeholders for future REDD+ programs, to ensure participation of different social groups, transparency and accountability of decision-making Assessment Criteria: (i) participation and engagement of key stakeholders; (ii) consultation processes; (iii) information sharing and accessibility of information; (iv) implementation and public disclosure of consultation outcomes 1.b.1i Functional web platform for disclosure of REDD relevant documents and feedback from stakeholders 1.b.1ii Communication through media campaign reaches key stakeholder groups 1.b.1iii 10 Liberian experts have participated in South-South learning activities 1.b.2i Three national level sectorspecific meetings each year yes yes? 2 yes yes 4 3 yes yes 4 3 yes yes b.2ii 3 KSG meetings per year b.3 Capacities strengthened within institutions involved into REDD+ through training of a number of people Tbd Tbd Tbd Tbd 1.c.1i Stakeholder engagement platforms organize (Community level forums, County level forums, National level meetings, Industry actors meetings and Legal review meetings) i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) i) Community level forums (35/year) ii) County level forums (2-3/year) iii) National level meetings (1/year) iv) Industry actors meetings (1/year) v) Legal review meetings (1/year) 1.c.1iii 2500 stakeholders have participated into stakeholder consultation workshops c.2ii 100% of formal complaints and grievances processed 100% 100% 100% 100% 43

48 R-PP Component 2 REDD+ Strategy Preparation LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Subcomponent 2a: Assessment of Land Use, Land Use Change Drivers, Forest Law, Policy and Governance Purpose: identification of key drivers of deforestation and/or forest degradation, as well as activities concerning conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks Assessment Criteria: (i) assessment and analysis; (ii) prioritization of direct and indirect drivers/barriers to forest enhancement; (iii) links between drivers/barriers and REDD+ activities; (iv) actions plans to address natural resource right, land tenure, governance; (v) implications for forest law and policy O2 National REDD+ strategy validated and endorsed by NCCSC and RTWG 2.a.1 National Land use suitability maps available 2.a.2 Forest Resources Assessment Report published 2.a.3 Chainsaw Logging Recovery Study published 2.a.4 National Regulation plan for orientating REDD+ friendly agricultural development available into REDD+ Strategy 2.a.5 Wood Energy Market Survey published No No No No No No No 2.a.6 Policy reforms initiated and completed, complying to REDD+ standards No No Subcomponent 2b: REDD+ Strategy Options Purpose: Develop a set of policies and programs for addressing the drivers of deforestation and/or forest degradation Assessment Criteria: (i) selection and prioritization of REDD+ strategy options; (ii) feasibility assessment; (iii) implications for strategy options on existing sectoral policies 2.bi Analysis of REDD strategy on other sectoral policies 2.bii Draft REDD strategy published 2.b.1 Forestry, agriculture and energy regulations include recommendations from the assessments conducted 2.b.2 Five reforestation and afforestation ER sites identified and included into REDD+ Strategy No No No 0 1 sector +2 3 sectors +3 3 sectors +0 44

49 Subcomponent 2c: Implementation Framework 2.c Implementation framework is fully operational No No Purpose: Set out credible and transparent institutional, economic, legal and governance arrangements necessary to implement REDD+ strategy options Assessment Criteria: (i) adoption and implementation of legislation/regulations; (ii) guidelines for implementation; (iii) benefit sharing mechanism; (iv) national REDD+ registry and system monitoring REDD+ activities 2.c.1i Legal context fully adapted to REDD+ implementation and carbon finance 2.c.1ii CSO/IP representation in institutional arrangements is real and central to the process 2.c.2 Global framework on carbon benefit sharing arrangements validated No No No Regulation published Regulation published Subcomponent 2d: Social and Environmental Impacts Purpose: Ensure compliance with the Common Approach and prepare a country specific Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Assessment Criteria: (i)) analysis of social and environmental safeguard issues; (ii) REDD+ strategy design with respect to impacts; (iii) Environmental and Social Management Framework R-PP Component 3 - Reference Emissions Level/Reference Levels Purpose: Development of the general approach to establish a REL/RL Assessment Criteria: (i) demonstration of methodology; (ii) use of historical data, and adjusted for national circumstances; (iii) technical feasibility of the methodological approach, and consistency with UNFCCC/IPCC guidance and guidelines 2.d.1i SESA completed and validated 2.d.1ii 1000 stakeholders consulted and trained during SESA process and SESA validated 2.d.2 ESMF validated and operational : REDD+ strategy, monitoring systems and ER-Programs incorporate indicators related to biodiversity O3 Two LISGIS annual reports on carbon stocks published 3.a.1 Baseline data on deforestation and degradation published and updated every year 3.a.2 Data on carbon stocks at national level and reference-level scenario published 3.a.3 Reference scenarios and emissions modeling published No No No 0 No No No Partly Partly 0 No No No

50 R-PP Component 4: Monitoring Systems for Forests and Safeguards LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Subcomponent 4a: National Forest Monitoring System O4 National Forest Monitoring systems validated by 2016 No No No Purpose: Design and develop an operational forest monitoring system and describe the approach to enhance the system over time Assessment Criteria: (i) documentation of monitoring approach; (ii) demonstration of early implementation; (iii) institutional arrangements and capacities- Forests 4.a.1 Four FMU annual reports disseminated 4.a.2 Three FMU produced forest cover change maps (national sets) available 4.a.3 Three forest cover change annual update reports available a.4i MRV system validated No No /No 4.a.4ii 2 pilots ready for REDD+ carbon finance, incl. through the Carbon Fund a.4iii XX staff trained in each organization FDA/LISGIS (men and women) Subcomponent 4b: Information System for Multiple Benefits, Other Impacts, Governance, and Safeguards 4.b.1 Three social, environmental and governance impact monitoring reports available Purpose: Specify the non-carbon aspects prioritized for monitoring by the country Assessment Criteria: (i) identification of relevant non-carbon aspects, and social and environmental issues; (ii) monitoring, reporting and information sharing; (iii) Institutional arrangements and capacities Safeguards 4.b.2 100% of draft monitoring reports actually reviewed and commented by relevant stakeholder groups 0% 100% 100% 100% 46

51 ANNE 1: REPORTING TEMPLATE FOR PC 47

52 REDD + ANNUAL COUNTRY PROGRESS REPORTING (with semi-annual update) COUNTRY: X PERIOD: X This country reporting framework has been developed following the structure of the FCPF Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, its logical framework and PMF, so as to facilitate and systematize the data analysis. The semi-annual country reporting should provide the FMT with indications of REDD+ countries progress towards the achievement of their readiness activities and the implementation of their ER programs overtime, in a way that data are easily consolidated and provide indications on the level of achievement of the FCPF output, outcome and impact indicators as defined in the FCPF M&E Framework. This suggested format below is an improvement over and replaces the national Readiness Progress Fact Sheets template that countries currently use to report progress before each PC meeting. This country reporting also builds on the structure and content of the R-PP template version 6 and its guidelines, and the R-Package Assessment Framework. A sample of assessed R-PPs and their Component 6 on M&E Framework and a sample of national Readiness Progress Fact Sheets have been reviewed as part of the development of this country reporting framework. Submitted country reports should draw upon the country M&E system for REDD + (component 6 of R-PP) and should be prepared in consultation with members of REDD task force or equivalent body. Inputs from stakeholders including IPs and CSOs should be integrated into national reporting, and divergent views indicative of lack of consensus on specific issues should be recorded in the country report. It is expected that the annual progress country reporting will be submitted to the FMT by August 30 th each year. A self-assessment of progress will be conducted as part of this country reporting. An update of this country reporting will also be submitted by March 30 th each year. 48

53 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION Introduction to the report, its main purpose and sections. Short description of FCPF support in country. 2. SUMMARY OF REPORT Summary of progress, key achievements with a focus on higher level results and important issues/problems that arose during the reporting period. Highlights of next steps in following period (key bullets only) 3. MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESULTS DURING THE PERIOD The section below should provide qualitative and quantitative data on the progress towards expected results along the following subsections. Information is to be provided cumulatively. If the information requested is not available or not relevant at the time of the reporting, mention does not apply n/a. 3.1 PROGRESS AT THE IMPACT LEVEL (if any data available) Please provide here any quantitative and qualitative information, if available on the following criteria/indicators. Number of tons of CO2 emissions from deforestation and forest degradation reduced in the country during the reporting period as compared to the measured REL/RL, if any (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator I.1.B.): National Forest Reference Emission Level (REL)/Reference Level (RL) defined: Number of tons reduced during the reporting period as compared to REL/RL: Amount of non-fcpf investments received under R-PP process (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator I.2.B.i.): Source: Source: Source: Amount provided: Amount provided: Amount provided: Amount of non-fcpf investments received for implementation of ER Programs (e.g. FIP, bilateral donors, private sector), if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator I.2.B.i.): Source: Source: Source: Amount provided: Amount provided: Amount provided: 49

54 Level of multi-stakeholder participation and engagement in decision making processes related to emission reductions and forest resource management (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator I.3.A): Please describe the process of engagement and consultation implemented: Please describe the level of participation and engagement for the following stakeholder categories: Government Agencies: Indigenous Peoples: Other forest-dependent communities, if any: Women: Youth: CSOs: Private entities: Donors: Others, please specify: Nb. and type of policy reforms initiated, completed or underway complying to REDD+ standards, if any (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator I.3.B.): Number of policy reforms during the reporting period that are: Underway: Completed: Please describe these policy reforms: 3.2 PROGRESS AT THE OUTCOME AND OUTPUT LEVEL REDD Readiness Progress Outcome level As a synthesis of the following output level assessments, please briefly describe here the progress made during the reporting period in developing the country Readiness Package (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 1.A.): Progress made during the reporting period in developing the country Readiness Package: Output level Please indicate which of your country R-PP components and sub-components have received 50

55 support from FCPF through the Readiness Preparation Grant (>3.2 million USD) Components Sub-components Support from FCPF (/No) 1. Readiness Organization and Consultation 2. REDD+ Strategy Preparation 1a. National REDD+ Management Arrangements 1b. Consultation, Participation, and Outreach 2a. Assessment of Land Use, Land Use Change Drivers, Forest Law, Policy and Governance 2b. REDD+ Strategy Options 2c. Implementation Framework 2d. Social and Environmental Impacts 3. Reference Emissions Level/Reference Levels 4. Monitoring Systems for Forests and Safeguards 4a. National Forest Monitoring System 4b. Information System for Multiple Benefits, Other Impacts, Governance, and Safeguards Level of implementation of R-PP 13 as a whole: Please describe the current R-PP implementation stage: 13 Please note that you will be able to assess progress on the implementation of R-PP-P components and sub-components in table included in the following pages. 51

56 Level of achievement of planned milestones according to approved FCPF-financed Readiness Fund Grant (>3.2 milion USD) (FCPF M&E Framework 1.3.b.): Planned Milestones: Level of Achievement 14 : Tracking 15 : Please select your light rating: Please explain why: 14 Countries are expected to provide data on the overall level of achievement of planned milestones as defined in their Readiness Preparation Grant Agreement, and, if applicable, additional grant of up to $5 million. For instance, under their Preparation Readiness Grant Agreement (>3.2 million USD), Countries should provide data on (i) the support to the Coordination of the REDD+ Readiness Process and Multi-Stakeholder Consultations; (ii) the contribution to the Design of a National REDD+ Strategy; and (iii) the preparation of a National Reference Scenario for REDD+ 15 The level of achievement of planned milestones according to approved RF grant will be summarized through progress scores related to the synthesis of an overall achievement, qualitatively expressed on a four-color traffic light scale and then explained. In case the assessment is not applicable, a fifth color scale Non Applicable can be selected. This traffic light scale is based on the system contained in the R-Package Assessment Framework 52

57 Degree of achievement of planned milestones per R-PP component and sub-component (FCPF M&E Framework 1.3.c.). Countries are expected to rate progress toward the implementation of R-PP sub-component only once a year, as part of the reporting submitted by August 30 th each year Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned milestones Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Expected Annual target Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) 16 The level of achievement of planned milestones per R-PP component should be self-assessed and reported, as well as summarized through progress scores related to the synthesis of this overall achievement, qualitatively expressed on a four-color traffic light scale and then briefly explained. In case the assessment is not applicable, a fifth color scale Non Applicable can be selected. This traffic light scale is based on the system contained in the R-Package Assessment Framework, The R-Package assessment criteria are included to assist countries identify, plan and track their readiness preparations progress with the core aspects and desired outcomes of readiness preparation activities as contained in R-Package Assessment Framework. 53

58 R-PP Component 1 Readiness Organization and Consultation LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Sub-Component 1a National REDD+ Management Arrangements Purpose: setting-up national readiness management arrangements to manage and coordinate the REDD-plus readiness activities whilst mainstreaming REDD-plus into broader strategies Assessment Criteria: (i) accountability and transparency; (ii) operating mandate and budget; (iii) multi-sector coordination mechanisms and cross-sector collaboration; (iv) technical supervision capacity; (v) funds management capacity; (vi) feedback and grievance redress mechanism Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) Please explain why: 54

59 Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Sub-Component 1b Consultation, Participation, and Outreach Purpose: broad consultation with and participation of key stakeholders for future REDD+ programs, to ensure participation of different social groups, transparency and accountability of decision-making Assessment Criteria: (i) participation and engagement of key stakeholders; (ii) consultation processes; (iii) information sharing and accessibility of information; (iv) implementation and public disclosure of consultation outcomes Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 55

60 R-PP Component 2 REDD+ Strategy Preparation LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 2a: Assessment of Land Use, Land Use Change Drivers, Forest Law, Policy and Governance Purpose: identification of key drivers of deforestation and/or forest degradation, as well as activities concerning conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks Assessment Criteria: (i) assessment and analysis; (ii) prioritization of direct and indirect drivers/barriers to forest enhancement; (iii) links between drivers/barriers and REDD+ activities; (iv) actions plans to address natural resource right, land tenure, governance; (v) implications for forest law and policy Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 56

61 Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 2b: REDD+ Strategy Options Purpose: Develop a set of policies and programs for addressing the drivers of deforestation and/or forest degradation Assessment Criteria: (i) selection and prioritization of REDD+ strategy options; (ii) feasibility assessment; (iii) implications for strategy options on existing sectoral policies Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 57

62 Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 2c: Implementation Framework Purpose: Set out credible and transparent institutional, economic, legal and governance arrangements necessary to implement REDD+ strategy options Assessment Criteria: (i) adoption and implementation of legislation/regulations; (ii) guidelines for implementation; (iii) benefit sharing mechanism; (iv) national REDD+ registry and system monitoring REDD+ activities Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 58

63 Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 2d: Social and Environmental Impacts Purpose: Ensure compliance with the Common Approach and prepare a country specific Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Assessment Criteria: (i)) analysis of social and environmental safeguard issues; (ii) REDD+ strategy design with respect to impacts; (iii) Environmental and Social Management Framework Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 59

64 Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target R-PP Component 3 - Reference Emissions Level/Reference Levels Purpose: Development of the general approach to establish a REL/RL Assessment Criteria: (i) demonstration of methodology; (ii) use of historical data, and adjusted for national circumstances; (iii) technical feasibility of the methodological approach, and consistency with UNFCCC/IPCC guidance and guidelines Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 60

65 R-PP Component 4: Monitoring Systems for Forests and Safeguards LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 4a: National Forest Monitoring System Purpose: Design and develop an operational forest monitoring system and describe the approach to enhance the system over time Assessment Criteria: (i) documentation of monitoring approach; (ii) demonstration of early implementation; (iii) institutional arrangements and capacities- Forests Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 61

66 R-PP Component 6 M&E LIBERIA M&E FRAMEWORK FOR THE R-PP PROCESS Sub-component Overall progress Progress against annual targets Tracking 16 Planned Expected milestones Annual target Subcomponent 4b: Information System for Multiple Benefits, Other Impacts, Governance, and Safeguards Purpose: Specify the noncarbon aspects prioritized for monitoring by the country Assessment Criteria: (i) identification of relevant non-carbon aspects, and social and environmental issues; (ii) monitoring, reporting and information sharing; (iii) Institutional arrangements and capacities Safeguards M&E component Mid-term report Final assessment report Cumulative Progress Towards Milestones Achievements of the Annual target (Please select your light rating) And explain why: 62

67 Disbursement rate of FCPF-financed Readiness Fund Grant (>3.2 million USD), in percentage (FCPF M&E Framework 1.3.d.): Rate Tracking RF Grant - disbursement rate vs. planned Please select your light rating: disbursements Disbursement rate of Total R-PP Budget in percentage (FCPF M&E Framework 1.3.d.): Rate Tracking R-PP Budget - disbursement rate vs. planned Please select your light rating: disbursements Implementation rate of M&E actvities Semi-annual reporting Mid-term progress report Final Assessment report Rate Tracking Please select your light rating: 63

68 Key elements of performance-based payment systems for emission reductions generated from REDD+ activities Outcome level As a synthesis of the following output level assessments, please briefly specify: Are carbon accounting, programmatic elements and pricing operating as planned in your pilot, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 2.A.) Please describe progress made: Is the benefit sharing scheme being implemented according to plans within your pilot, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 2.B.) 64

69 Please describe progress made: Percentage and/or amount of monetary benefits shared with beneficiaries in approved pilot, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 2.C.) Output level Has your country submitted early ideas or ER-Program to the CF and/or others (FCPF M&E Framework 2.3.a): /No Please briefly describe the content of these early ideas or ER-Program: Has your country signed an ERPA (FCPF M&E Framework 2.4.b): /No Please briefly describe the content of this ERPA: Amount and date of disbursements for ER Program according to plans, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework 2.5.): Date: Amount provided: Date: Date: Amount provided: Amount provided: Engagement of stakeholders to sustain or enhance livelihoods of local communities and to conserve biodiversity within the approach to REDD + Outcome level 65

70 As a synthesis of the following output level assessments, please describe indicators related to biodiversity conservation and forest community livelihood development included in the ER Program, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 3.A.): Amount: Please describe how these funds target biodiversity and forest community livelihood development: Please provide relevant examples on the inherent social and biodiversity benefits of REDD+, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework Indicator 3.B.): Examples of inherent social and biodiversity benefits of REDD+: Output level Number of examples of actions where IPs, CSOs, and local communities participate actively, if relevant (FCPF M&E Framework 3.1.a.): #: Please describe these actions on enhanced livelihoods and BD conservation, and restoration where, IPs and CSOs and local communities participate actively: Number of IP and REDD country CSO representatives (men/women) having been successfully trained by FCPF training programs (FCPF M&E Framework 3.1.b.): Please list the training conducted: Duration (# of days) # of participants # of men / # of women Frequency of meetings of stakeholder engagement platforms (FCPF M&E Framework 3.2.a.): 66