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It aims to address critical gaps in human, technical, and institutional capacity that have limited the country's success in accessing Green Climate Fund (GCF) financing. Key initiatives include establishing a dedicated climate finance Program Management Unit (PMU), training 100 stakeholders, supporting the accreditation of a private sector direct access entity, and developing a private sector investment roadmap. 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