GEF Selection Committee

The Selection Committee for the Fund comprises representation from NZAID Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti, the Council for International Development (CID), the Ministry of Education, and Global Focus Aotearoa. Each of these agencies determines their representative.

NZAID Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti
NZAID is the New Zealand government agency responsible for international assistance to developing countries. New Zealand's aid helps to eliminate poverty and create a safe and just world, particularly in our own region of the Pacific. NZAID stands for the New Zealand Agency for International Development, Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti - the paddles that bring growth from afar. NZAID is a semi-autonomous body of the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. www.nzaid.govt.nz

Council for International Development (CID)
CID is the umbrella agency for NZ NGOs (non-government organizations) working in international aid and development. CID currently has 79 members. www.cid.org.nz

Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is the government agency responsible for education across NZ, and covers early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary education, and adult and continuing education. www.minedu.govt.nz

Global Focus Aotearoa
Global Focus Aotearoa is a specialist provider of information and education on global and development issues. It provides services to support critical analysis and a deeper understanding of global and development issues. www.globalfocus.org.nz

The GEF Selection Committee assesses applications and recommends applications for funding to NZAID. The Selection Committee assesses applications against eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and application form requirements. Funding is approved within NZAID. GLOBAL FOCUS AOTEAROA administers the application process.

GEF SELECTION COMMITTEE PROCEDURES