The readiness support will provide capacity building to ensure sustained follow-up of GCF related activities in Gabon, and an interface between the NDA and the Fund. Indeed, Gabon needs to disseminate information on the Fund, translate key messages and procedures, understand the Fund’s operational modalities and identify key partners to ensure efficient management and delivery of activities funded by the GCF. The readiness support will also establish the CNC role towards the GCF and strengthen its capacity as the NDA. The outcomes of the implementation of the GCF readiness programme will, on the other hand, allow the GCF to understand Gabon's climate-smart priorities and to support the NDA in areas requiring further development. Activities carried out under this grant will allow defining a strategic framework for engagement with the Fund, including the identification of GCF-eligible projects and programmes.