PIMS-9920
Umbrella Programme to Support Development of
Biodiversity Finance Plans
B0576 -
Tajikstan - Dushanbe
REPORTING
PERIOD 2025
Narrative
1.
Executive Summary
2.
Background
3.
Key Results Achieved
Project level results
During the reporting period,
the project initiated implementation and made initial
progress under Component 1, particularly in relation to Output 1.1 (National
biodiversity finance policy and institutional reviews) and Output 1.2 (Harmful
and positive incentives). Key foundational milestones were achieved in 2025.
The project inception workshop was successfully conducted, providing a platform
to introduce project objectives, scope, and expected results to key national
stakeholders. In addition, the Project Steering Committee was formally
established to ensure strategic guidance and oversight throughout
implementation. The Project Implementation Team was also strengthened during
the reporting period. The Project Implementation/Project Finance Specialist (PIR
IC) was recruited, alongside national consultants under NPSA contracts for the
Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) and Financing Needs Assessment (FNA).
These recruitments mark a critical step toward initiating the technical
analytical work under Components 1 and 2. While Outputs 1.1 and 1.2 were not
completed during the reporting period, preparatory work commenced following the
onboarding of experts and initial stakeholder engagement. Full analytical work
and validation processes are expected to take place in the subsequent reporting
period. Under Component 2 (Output 2.1: National biodiversity expenditure
review), activities remained at an early stage. Initial scoping and preparatory
arrangements were undertaken, with full implementation contingent on the
mobilization of the recruited experts and availability of relevant data.
Progress under Components 3 and 4 had not yet started,
as these outputs are sequenced to follow the completion of the policy review
and expenditure analysis. Preparatory planning for these components will be
undertaken in the next phase of implementation. Regarding Project Management
Costs (PMC), expenditures were maintained at a controlled level, aligned with
the early stage of project implementation. The Project Management Unit (PMU)
focused on essential coordination, stakeholder engagement, and recruitment
processes, ensuring a solid foundation for efficient delivery of subsequent
project activities.
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4.
Key Challenges Encountered
Project level results
Limited access to data
combined with gaps in internal technical capacity has required additional
coordination, verification efforts, and close managerial oversight, affecting
the pace and efficiency of implementation. Project Output: Output 1.1 / 1.2 / 2.1
Contributing CPD/SN Outcomes: Component 1 and Component 2
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5.
Project Risks and Issues
Limited access to comprehensive and timely sectoral data,
together with gaps in internal technical capacity, presents a risk to the
timely completion and quality of analytical outputs. These constraints may
affect the pace of implementation, particularly for Outputs 2.1 and subsequent
activities dependent on data availability and technical inputs. To mitigate
these risks, the project is strengthening coordination with key stakeholders
and data providers, enhancing data validation processes, and
implementing targeted capacity support and closer technical supervision within
the team.
6.
Lessons Learned
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Limited technical capacity within the project team,
including within the BIOFIN unit, has required increased hands-on guidance and
technical oversight from the Project Manager. While the team is positioned as
technical experts, in practice this has resulted in additional demands on
management time for detailed coordination, quality assurance, and step-by-step
support.
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7.
Conclusions and Way Forward
This has created an unplanned workload for the Project
Manager, potentially affecting efficiency and slowing implementation timelines.
At the same time, the process has contributed to accelerated on-the-job
learning and capacity development for both the team and project leadership. To
address this, the project is strengthening internal capacity through targeted
coaching, more structured task allocation, and clearer deliverable
expectations. Additional emphasis is being placed on knowledge transfer and gradual
delegation of technical responsibilities to reduce dependency on managerial
oversight over time.
8.
Other Reporting Requirements
As
part of the Global BIOFIN Umbrella Programme, the
project contributes to the preparation of the consolidated Project
Implementation Report (PIR), which captures implementation progress across all
participating countries. The project ensures timely provision of inputs aligned
with global guidance, contributing to a comprehensive assessment of results,
challenges, and lessons learned at the global programme
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