Environmental and Social Management Framework (esmf)

7. ESMF IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

1. ESMF Process Flow at the Project

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     The Project will be implemented by the MLSPP. The PIU will be established, which will be responsible for the day-to-day project management, including environmental and social management and addressing potential environmental and social risks. The project will provide support to the PIU for hiring consultants who would be adequately qualified to cover aspects related to proper environmental management, OHS and introduction of provisions of General and industry-specific EHSG as part of the training programs and advisory services under the project. In addition, a training session will be delivered to the PIU staff and consultants to raise awareness on the provisions and requirements of the ESF, including environmental and social standards to be applied to the World Bank supported operations, and specifically to the proposed project.
     
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     Overall, activities for the Project will be predicated on the principles of transparency, inclusiveness and responsive citizen engagement throughout the Process cycle. Citizen engagement values the right of citizens to have an informed say in the decisions that affect their lives. It is based on a two-way interaction and dialogue with government and emphasizes the sharing of power, information, and a mutual respect between government and citizens.
     
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     With regards to ESMF implementation, MLSPP PIU will: (i) support Business Development Service Providers (Enablers) with information and capacity building (including the environmental criteria to be used, procedures to conduct the ESIA etc.); (ii) environmental and social screening and evaluation of grant proposal eligibility from the E&S point of view; (iii) communication and coordination with ESA competent authorities (Local authorities of MENR) (iv) ensuring proper implementation of the ESMP and ESMP Checklist requirements as well as social due diligence tasks during the subprojects’ realization; (v) addressing complaints and feedback from project stakeholders and the public, including grievances regarding environmental/social impacts of subprojects; (v) supervising (independently or jointly with the State Ecological Inspectorate) environmental protection and mitigation measures stipulated in the ESMPs; (vi) monitoring of environmental impacts as part of overall monitoring of the subproject implementation; and (vii) reporting on environmental and social impacts originated during implementation of subprojects and analyzing the efficiency of mitigation measures applied to minimize negative consequences. Together with subproject implementers and beneficiaries, MLSPP PIU is responsible for the implementation of above activities.
     

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