The project objectives were largely met. The project contributed to strengthening institutional capacity of the country by a) developing an IT infrastructure for synergistic data collection and reporting under BRS-M Conventions, b) building capacities of relevant stakeholders on SCM issues, c) establishing a coordination mechanism for the management of chemicals and waste, d) developing a national strategy & updating an existing policy and e) developing a new regulation on mercury. The project also supported in the preparation of reports to meet the obligations of the conventions. However, not all reports were submitted.