Country ownership is central to the GCF’s pursuit of a paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development in developing countries. Better understanding how well GCF is succeeding in ensuring countries take ownership of climate change investments can help improve the effectiveness of climate change actions on the ground.

This 2019 4-page note introduces decision makers to the key points in the IEU’s evaluation of the GCF’s country ownership approach. It describes the report’s background, defines country ownership and its importance, and lists its key recommendations.