Countries

Focal Countries
MFF is currently implementing projects in the following focal countries: India, Indonesia, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka,Thailand and Viet Nam. You can access country and project information on the above map by clicking on the individual 'balloons'.

Dialogue Countries
MFF engages other countries in the region with the aim to promote an integrated ocean-wide approach to coastal zone management by creating a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences, as well as best practices. These are referred to as dialogue countries. MFF currently has five dialogue countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Projects for People
The MFF initiative is implemented through a series of on-the-ground projects which delivers the actions, outputs and associated results based on the PoWs. At project level, activities are implemented through a decentralised structure comprising NGOs, community-based organizations and the private sector. These organizations play a vital role in helping tso address the gaps in capacity, coordination and participation which currently exist in the public sector. There are two categories of project funding, a Small Grant Facility (SGF) and Large Projects. All projects must be aligned with the priorities of the National Strategy and Action Plan (NSAP) of each country. At the national level, the mandate for directing, regulating, and coordinating project activities is steered through the national coordinating bodies (NCBs) in coordination with existing mechanisms for coastal management. The NCB in each country selects and recommends appropriate projects and programmes eligible for grants. These are submitted as project proposals to an independent Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) for appraisals, thus ensuring transparency in the selection of projects for funding. There are currently 60 SGF and Large Projects in implementation.