EPF has an extensive record of managing and monitoring projects and its internal procedures are meeting international standards, as such it is a good candidate for accreditation to the GCF and to become the 1st GCF National Accredited Entity. In depth support is however needed (i) to accompany EPF to meet GCF standards,(ii) to be in a position to absorb GCF and climate finance at scale and (iii) to reinforce the capacity of the EPF bodies and recipients on how to assess and prepare climate projects and respond to the GCF policies, requirement and standards.