ESF Instruments

As required in the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the project, the following environmental and social instruments have been prepared. These instruments will be implemented and monitored throughout the project life:

1. This Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), which has been prepared in accordance with the procedures set in place by the World Bank. Under the aegis of this ESMF, subproject-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) will be further prepared and submitted for review, concurrence, and clearance by the World Bank. The ESMF and the ESS4 Good Practice Note (GPN) on the Use of Security Personnel include the guidelines for subproject-specific Security Management Plans (SMPs).
2. An updated Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), which has been prepared in accordance with ESS5, ensures that appropriate measures are in place to address any issues that might arise from potential land acquisition and/or economic displacement under the project in all the six cities. Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) are prepared/updated in accordance with the updated RPF once specific investments are identified in each city.
3. An updated Stakeholder Engagement Framework (SEF), which has been prepared in accordance with ESS10, reviewed by the Bank and disclosed in-country. The SEF includes stakeholder identification and analysis summary, plans for engagement (e.g., type, regularity, etc.), communication activities and grievance redress mechanisms. The SEF outlines both the initial and ongoing process by which stakeholders will be engaged to ensure the design of the project aligns with stakeholders current and ongoing needs. The existing city specific SEPs, which are part of the omnibus ESMPs, and informed by the SEF, will be updated.
4. An updated Labor Management Procedures (LMP), which have been developed in accordance with ESS2, outlines requirements for project workers on labor and working conditions. City specific labor plans, which are part of the omnibus ESMPs and informed by the LMP, will be updated.
5. GBV Action Plan which has been developed to address risks related to SEA and SH (see Annex 5). The GBV Action Plan has been updated to reflect, among others, the changes to the SEA/SH Risk rating which has been assessed downwards from High to Substantial.

Based on these E&S framework instruments, the municipalities and their PIUs prepare and implement subproject-specific instruments, including ESMPs (or ESIAs in limited cases), SEPs, RAPs, LMPs and SMPs.