Every year, the people who work on CIF-financed operations in CIF pilot countries gather in a series of open and collaborative Pilot Country Meetings. In these meetings, representatives of CIF pilot country governments are joined by their counterparts from the multilateral development banks, contributor country governments, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, learn from experience in CIF implementation, and foster mutual trust and accountability.
 

CTF pilot countries meet annually, SCF pilot countries meet semi-annually, and all CIF pilot countries meet once a year to address CIF issues as a whole. A total of 8 Pilot Country Meetings were organized between July 2010 and July 2011.
 

These forums have already demonstrated added value. Participants have begun to establish cross-country relationships, creating a growing global network of practitioners that can be relied upon for knowledge and support. By discussing common issues, pilot country representatives have also found areas of common understanding, and have transmitted their views on how to improve the CIF to the CIF’s governing bodies.
 

Cross-fertilizing knowledge

Pilot Country Meetings have provided a space for cross-fertilization among CIF programs. In early 2011, at an early stage in their CIF programming, SREP countries had the opportunity to learn from PPCR experiences as they prepared their Strategic Programs for Climate Resilience for endorsement. PPCR advice included the need for multi-stakeholder engagement and ongoing inter-ministerial collaboration and coordination, as well as a clear understanding of the state of knowledge, awareness and policies to address climate change, and the importance of political will to bridge capacity gaps.
 

Click below for information on individual program meetings.

Forest Investment Program (FIP)

Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR)

Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP)