Environmental and Social Management Framework (esmf)

Risk Classification

282. 
     As part of the environmental and social procedures, the MLSPP PIU adopts the WB ESF risk classification system for subprojects to be proposed for support by provision of in-kind transfer of assets. The risk classification will inform the scope and nature of the environmental and social due diligence and risk management required for any given subproject. Activities classified under the ESF risk classification system, and sample mitigation measures are outlined in Annex 6 (Risk Classification for Proposed Types of Subprojects).
     
283. 
     Towards addressing the risks, following instruments were prepared: (i) ESMF: (ii) SEP; and (ii) LMP. Client has prepared and disclosed an ESMF since project is financing a broad range of small and medium scale activities, most of which will not be identified until implementation begins. The ESMF covers applicable ESF Standards and the World Bank Group’s Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines. The ESMF has checklists for determining where and when site-specific ESIAs/ESMPs will be necessary.
     
284. 
     The ESMP will identify feasible and cost-effective measures that may reduce potential significant adverse environmental and social impacts to acceptable levels. The ESMP divides the project cycle into three phases: construction, operation and decommissioning. For each phase, the project team identifies any significant environmental and social impacts. For each impact, mitigation measures are to be identified and listed. Estimates are made of the cost of mitigation actions broken down by estimates for installation (investment cost) and operation (recurrent cost). The ESMP format (enclosed in Annex 7, Attachments 1 and 2) also provides for the identification of institutional responsibilities for "installation" and operation of mitigation devices and methods. To keep track of the requirements, responsibilities and costs for monitoring the implementation of ESMP, a Monitoring Plan will be applied.
     
285. 
     The ESMF also contains generic ESMP samples for anticipated subproject (Annex 8), such as local roads improvement and maintenance, maintenance of water resources and water supply networks, waste disposal, and other investments that improve local living conditions, including those related to social infrastructure.