Objective 1: Promote trans-boundary management framework for Mara River Basin This objective is intended to action the proposed framework through the development of the MRB trans-boundary management framework. Deliverables: Reviewed policies, legislations and regulatory frameworks; Agreed trans-boundary management framework in place. Objective 2: Improve protection and management of Mau forest resources and Mara riverine forests. This objective is aimed at determining the Total Economic Value (TEV) of Mau forest, establishing a trans-boundary NRM advisory committee. Deliverables: Total Economic Value of Mau forest determined; Mau and Riverine forests advisory committee in place and operational Objective 3: Promote improved management of protected areas of Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystems This objective aims at facilitating governments of Kenya and Tanzania and wildlife management authorities to develop a common understanding on policy and legislation issues to enhance coordinated management of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti as one ecosystem. Deliverables: Trans-boundary working group on protected areas established and operational; Trans-boundary community based natural resource management committees (CBNRM) established and operational Objective 4: Improve water resources management in the basin This objective aims at establishing mechanism to implement the Environmental flows recommendations across the two countries. Deliverables: Mara river basin catchment management strategy developed; Trans-boundary water monitoring parameters and schedules standardised & operationalised Objective 5: Institutional Capacity Building of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission to undertake its regional mandate This objective intends to build LVBC’s institutional capacity. Deliverables: Project coordination unit in place; Enhanced understanding of USAID operations, rules and regulation; and Enhanced coordination and management capacity of LVBC | 
