Official launch of the KfW project in Belize. It is important that the general public in Belize is fully aware of the KfW project and all the partners involved. The launch will provide an opportunity to promote the important intervention and support for conservation and marine habitat protection in Belize by the KfW, MAR Fund, PACT and TIDE. TIDE will organize an official project launch in Punta Gorda Town. Invitees will include the media, government officials that include the Mayor of Punta Gorda Town, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Fisheries Department personnel, the Area Representatives of Toledo, the Minister of Natural Resources, Protected Areas Conservation Trust personnel, MAR Fund representatives and other key community representatives of Punta Gorda, Monkey River and Punta Negra. The total cost of $2,000 to KfW project will include transportation to Punta Gorda by air for four government and 2 PACT officials from Belize City and Dangriga respectively and one media personnel, transportation for representatives from PHMR buffer communities (Punta Negra and Monkey River), snacks for invitees (50 people), lunch for 20 officials and representatives, materials and supplies and a project banner. TIDE will provide counterpart contribution such as boats, captain and other staff time valued at $1,000.
