1 MADAGASCAR ROAD SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT REVISED VERSION Mai 2022 Official Use 2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Government of Madagascar ( the “Recipient� ) shall implement the Road Sector Sustainability Project (RSSP) (the “Project�) with the participation of the following Ministries / organizations / entities, including but not limited to: the RSSP PIU within the Madagascar Road Agency (AR) in charge of the implementation of the entire Project; and the Connectivity for rural livelihood improvement project, Project Implementation Unit (or PACT PIU) in charge of the implementation of the CERC Component; JIRAMA (National Company water and electricity provider) and MADARAIL (Northern railways network operator company), according their attributed tasks during the implementation of CERC Component; supported by the Ministry of Public Works (MTP), the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology (MTTM), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), “Fonds Routier� (FR) and the Project Technical Committee (PTC) including the Presidency and the abovementioned Ministries. The International Development Association (hereinafter “the Association�) has agreed to fund the project. This ESCP supersedes prior versions of the ESCP adopted under the Project. 2. The Recipient will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out material measures and actions, any specific documents or plans, as well as the timing for each of these. 3. The Recipient will also comply with the provisions of any other E&S documents required under the under the WB Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and referenced to in this ESCP, such as the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) to reflect CERC activities, the Resettlement Framework (RF), the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), the Labor Management Procedures (LMP) and Gender Based Violence Action Plan (GBV), as well as the timelines indicated in those environmental and social (E&S) documents. 4. The Recipient is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP, even when the implementation of measures and specific action is conducted by the Ministry, entity or unit referred in paragraph 1, above. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Association by the Recipient as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Association will monitor and assess the progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout the implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed between the Association and the Recipient through the Project Technical Committee, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during the implementation of the Project, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, the Recipient, through the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will agree to the changes with the Association and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters Official Use 3 signed between the Association and the Recipient. The Recipient will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Government of Madagascar shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts, which may include but are not limited to: loss of income due to traffic restriction or access to land due to land acquisition during maintenance or rehabilitation of national roads; environmental, health and security impacts; road security; risks of work-related accidents; risk of social conflict; labor influx; Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence against Children, as well as Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA-SH), child labor and forced labor. Official Use 4 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Prepare and submit to the Association regular monitoring reports Quarterly reports from the start of the Responsible entity on the state of compliance with the actions set out in the ESCP and Project beginning six months after the • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and particularly in relation to the implementation of (i) the Effective Date and to be maintained • PACT PIU, for the CERC environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) performance of throughout the implementation. the Project, (ii) the implementation of the Stakeholder Responsible Persons / Authorities: Engagement Plan (SEP), (iii) implementation of the Labor • RSSP Project Coordinator Management Procedures (LMP), (iv) the Grievance Mechanism • PACT Project Coordinator, (GM) and (v) the implementation of the GBV Action Plan. • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Project GBV Specialist from relevant implementation agencies B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS Promptly inform the Association of any incident or accident Notify the Association within 48 hours of Responsible Entities related to or affecting the Project that has or is likely to have a becoming aware of the incident or accident. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and serious impact on impacted communities, the public, or workers, • PACT PIU for the CERC including, but not limited to, any allegations of gender-based Submit an incident report within a time violence and/or sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment frame acceptable to the Association, as Persons/Responsible Authorities: (GBV/SEA-HS), project-related work-related accidents or requested. • RSSP Project Coordinator fatalities, worker strikes, and social unrest. • PACT Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant Prepare a report on the incident or accident and propose measures implementation agencies to prevent its recurrence in the future. Provide sufficient details • Project GBV specialist from relevant about the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures implementation agencies taken or planned to be taken to address it, and any information provided by any contractor or supervising entity, as appropriate. C CONTRACTORS’ MONTHLY REPORTS Official Use 5 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Require monthly monitoring reports from contractors and service Contractor Monthly reports submitted to the Responsible Entities providers concerning Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Association upon request • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and (ESHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) at work as • PACT PIU for the CERC specified in bidding documents and contracts for construction works and services. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator for the entire At the Association's request, submit the monthly monitoring Project reports to the Association. • PACT Project Coordinator, for the CERC • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Project GBV Specialist from relevant implementation agencies ESS 1 : ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Establish and maintain a PIU for all project and a specific PIU for The environment specialist, the social Responsible Entities CERC Component with qualified staff and resources to manage specialist, and the GBV/SEA-SH specialist • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and the environmental and social risks of the Project, including those within the RSSP PIU and within PACT PIU • PACT PIU for the CERC related to SEA/SH. including an environmental specialist, a social are already in place. The organizational and Stakeholder Engagement specialist, and GBV/SEA-SH structure to support effective environmental Persons/Responsible Authorities: specialist. They shall ensure the application of the provisions and social risk management shall be • RSSP Project Coordinator made in this document and all safeguard documents prepared maintained during the implementation of the • PACT Project Coordinator, Related within the framework of the Project. Project. responsible from relevant implementation agencies 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT Official Use 6 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES The Project has an Environmental and Social Management An updated version of the ESMF (including Responsible Entities Framework (ESMF) that was disclosed on May 26, 2021. The CERC activities) shall be developed, • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and Recipient shall update as necessary the ESMF to include submitted to the Association for approval • PACT PIU for the CERC assessment and mitigation measures for CERC activities and to and published not later than one (01) month adopt and thereafter implement it in a manner acceptable to the after the date of notice lifting the Persons/Responsible Authorities: Association. disbursement condition for Category 2. • National Project Coordinator Any updates to the ESMF (including CERC • Project E&S specialists from relevant activities) shall be submitted to the implementation agencies Association for approval prior to • GBV specialist implementation. Once approved, the ESMF shall be implemented throughout the implementation of the Project. 1.3 MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS The ESMPs shall be submitted to the Responsible Entities (a) Review and proceed to the environmental and social screening Association for approval prior to the launch • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and of any proposed civil works in accordance with the Environmental of the tender procedure for the relevant • PACT PIU for the CERC and Social Management Framework (ESMF including CERC) activities, including for CERC activities. prepared for the Project, and subsequently prepare, consult upon, Approved ESMPs shall be executed Persons/Responsible Authorities: approve, adopt, disclose and thereafter implement an throughout Project implementation. • RSSP Project Coordinator Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for • Project E&S specialists from relevant activities, including for CERC activities, in a manner acceptable to implementation agencies the Association. • GBV specialist (b) During the implementation of the Project (including the CERC The specific environmental and social Responsible Entities activities), carry out the specific environmental and social assessments required shall be completed • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and assessments required for each proposed sub-project (Screening, prior the execution of the various civil works • PACT PIU for the CERC specific management plans, environmental and social impact including for the CERC activities. assessments, etc…) Any identified risk management plans shall Persons/Responsible Authorities: be prepared and implemented prior to the • RSSP Project Coordinator start of the civil works by the Contractor • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist Official Use 7 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES (c) Update the Manual of Procedures for the Project including a No later than 1 month after the date of Responsible Entities section “related to Environment and Social Safeguards� and notice lifting the disbursement condition for • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and that refers to the CERC activities. Category 2 • PACT PIU for the CERC Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist 1.4 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS (a) Incorporate relevant aspects of the ESCP, including relevant During the preparation of ToR and Responsible Entities environmental and social documents, SEA/SH prevention and procurement documents. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and response requirements and labor management procedures into the Supervise contractors throughout the • PACT PIU for the CERC Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) specifications of execution of the Project (including the the bidding documents provided to contractors. Then ensure that CERC activities). Persons/Responsible Authorities: contractors comply with the ESHS specifications in their • RSSP Project Coordinator respective contracts, including for CERC activities. • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist (b) Develop, submit for approval and implement of the following Prior to the start of the civil works by the Responsible Entities procedures applicable to contractors, subcontractors and the Contractor. Once C-ESMPs approved, the • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and engineer: C-ESMPs prepared by the Contractor company, Hygiene instruments shall be implemented • PACT PIU for the CERC – Health – Safety and Environment Plan (HSE Plan), Environmental throughout Project implementation. • Contractor and social clauses, Codes of conduct, Grievance Resolution Supervise main contractors, suppliers and Mechanism, Social commitments on child labor and other elements their sub-contractors throughout Project Persons/Responsible Authorities: provided in the GBV/SEA-SH Action Plan. implementation.� • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist Official Use 8 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES 1.5 CONTINGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE Responsible Entities In the event of an emergency which leads to activation of the a) The adoption of the CERC manual and • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and Contingent Emergency Response of the Project: updated ESMF to account for CERC • PACT PIU for the CERC a) Ensure that the CERC Manual as specified the legal agreement activities, as relevant in form and substance • Contractor includes a description of the ESHS assessment and management acceptable to the Association is a withdrawal arrangements as developed into ESMF, in accordance with the condition for the CERC Component. Persons/Responsible Authorities: ESSs. • RSSP Project Coordinator b) Adopt any environmental and social (E&S) instruments which b) Adopt any required E&S instrument and • Project E&S specialists from relevant may be required for activities under CERC component as described include it as part of the respective bidding implementation agencies into ESMF, of the Project, in accordance with the CERC Manual process, if applicable, and in any case, before • GBV specialist and the ESMF (with consideration of CERC activities) and the the carrying out of the relevant Project ESSs, and thereafter implement the measures and actions required activities for which the E&S instrument is under said E&S instruments, within the timeframes specified in said required. Implement the E&S instruments in E&S instruments. accordance with their terms, throughout Project’s CERC implementation. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (a) The Labor Management Procedures (LMP) of the Project has Updated LMP to account for CERC activities Responsible Entities been disclosed on October 21, 2021, including, inter alia, provisions shall be finalized not later than one (01) • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and on working conditions, management of workers relationships, month after the date of notice lifting the • PACT PIU for the CERC occupational health and safety (including personal protective disbursement condition for Category 2 and • Contractors equipment, and emergency preparedness and response), code of prior to the implementation of the CERC conduct (including relating to SEA and SH), forced labor, child Component. Once approved, it will be Persons/Responsible Authorities: labor, grievance arrangements for Project workers, and applicable applied throughout the implementation • RSSP Project Coordinator requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and supervising firms. period of the Project. Any subsequent updates • Project E&S specialists from relevant Update as necessary and adopt, and thereafter implement the LMP to the LMP will be submitted to the implementation agencies in a manner acceptable to the Association. Association for approval before implementation. • GBV specialist Once approved, the LMP is to be implemented throughout Project implementation. Official Use 9 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES (b) Ensure the signing of contracts, including the Codes of Conduct, Prior to engaging any Project workers Responsible Entities with all Project Workers (Direct workers, contracted workers, • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and primary supply workers, etc) in accordance with the LMP • PACT PIU for the CERC guidelines. • Contractors and subcontractors Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist • Contractor and Subcontractors EHS Officers (c) Ensure the signing of contracts and Codes of Conduct by Prior to engaging any Contractors workers. Responsible Entities: contractors, in accordance with LMP guidelines. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and • PACT PIU for the CERC • Contractors and subcontractors Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Project GBV Specialist • Company and subcontractors EHS Officers 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS Official Use 10 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Establish, operationalize and maintain a Grievance Mechanism Grievance mechanism shall be operational Responsible Entities (GM) for matters related to work or employment under the Project, prior to the recruitment of any Project • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and as described in the LMP and in accordance with ESS 2, for the PIUs workers and to be maintained and • PACT PIU for the CERC contractors and subcontractors. implemented throughout the project • Contractor and sub-contractors implementation period Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV Specialist • Contractor and sub-contractor EHS Officers 2.3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) MEASURES (a) As necessary, integrate appropriate Occupational Health and Subsequent versions of the Project Responsible Entities Safety (OHS) measures into the Project Operations Manual, and in Operations Manual (including the version • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and all contracts signed with contractors and other service providers, that governs CERC component) shall be • PACT PIU for the CERC including those signed by workers in the Project Implementation submitted to the Association for approval • Contractor and sub-contractors Unit. prior to implementation. Once approved, the (b) Develop measures for the management of risks associated with Manual is to be implemented throughout the Persons/Responsible Authorities: securing construction sites. implementation period of the Project. • RSSP Project Coordinator (c) Develop/update the section on emergency response • Project E&S specialists from relevant management in the Project Operations Manual, and ensure that implementation agencies Project contractors and/or subcontractors prepare and implement • Project GBV Specialist an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan • Contractors and sub-contractors EHS Officers • Firms in charge of supervision Official Use 11 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES (d) Develop, adopt and implement specific provisions relating to At the start of activities and throughout the Responsible Entities health measures regarding Covid -19 for Project workers, and period of implementation of the Project. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and include these measures in the ESMPs and other applications of the • PACT PIU for the CERC ESMF, • Contractor and sub-contractors in a satisfactory manner to the Association. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Project GBV Specialist • Contractors and sub-contractors EHS Officers • Firms in charge of supervision ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 RATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Prepare, consult upon, clear, adopt, disclose, and thereafter Same timeline as the preparation, clearance, Responsible Entities implement specific ESMPs incorporating specific measures for the disclosure and implementation of ESMPs • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and rational management of natural resources (including water • PACT PIU for the CERC resources), in accordance with the measures described in the • Contractors ESMF. as well as management of pollution for the entire Project. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist • Company and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision 3.2 WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MANAGEMENT PLAN Official Use 12 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Take appropriate mitigation measures to minimize the impact of Responsible Entities the Project on the environment and natural resources in Prior to the start of the civil works • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and accordance with ESS 3, such as the implementation of a Waste • PACT PIU for the CERC Management Plan for civil works (used parts, soiled rags, other), • Contractors hazardous waste (used lubricants, paints, solvents, empty container, etc) and any other waste that could potentially harm the Persons/Responsible Authorities: environment and local population (used facial mask) • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors HSE Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision 3.3 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Prepare, consult upon, clear, adopt and thereafter implement As soon as the environmental and social Responsible Entities specific ESMPs incorporating specific pollution prevention and assessment of an activity identifies a • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and management measures in accordance with the measures described significant pollution risk. • PACT PIU for the CERC in the ESMF for activities with a high pollution risk. All ESMPs • Contractors shall be approved by the Association and disseminated at the national level and on the Association's website. Clearance of the ESMPs shall be a Persons/Responsible Authorities: prerequisite for the start of all civil works. • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY Official Use 13 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Prepare, disclose, consult upon, adopt and thereafter implement Prior to the start of the civil works by the Responsible Entities measures and actions to assess and manage the risks associated Contractor. Once approved, the instruments • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and with machine and truck traffic during national road shall be implemented throughout Project • PACT PIU for the CERC maintenance/rehabilitation works and include these measures in implementation. • Construction contractors the ESMPs to be developed and applied in a manner satisfactory to • Control / supervision contractor the Association. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision 4.2 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY (a) Develop, adopt, and implement measures and actions to assess At the start of activities and throughout the Responsible Entities and manage the potential risks and impacts of Project activities on implementation of the Project. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and local populations including Project worker behavior, labor influx, • PACT PIU for the CERC risks of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and Sexual Harassment • Construction contractors (SAE/SH), risks related to staff safety and responses to emergency • Control / supervision contractor situations, and include these measures in the ESMPs to be developed under the ESMF, in a manner satisfactory to the Persons/Responsible Authorities: Association. • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision Official Use 14 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES (b) Develop, adopt, and implement specific provisions for To be prepared before the start of activities Responsible Entities pandemic health measures such as Covid-19 for local populations and compliance monitored throughout the • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and regarding Project labor influx, in compliance with the World Bank implementation of the Project as long as risk • PACT PIU for the CERC Group’s Environment, Health, and Safety Guidelines, and include of Covid-19 persists. • Construction contractors these measures in the ESMPs to be developed and implemented in • Control / supervision contractor a satisfactory manner Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision 4.3 GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION AND SEXUAL ABUSE RISKS (a) The project has developed a GBV/SEA-SH Action Plan for the (a) GBV/SEA-SH Action Plan to be Responsible Entities entire project as part as the ESMF. Adopt and implement the implemented and maintained throughout the • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and GBV/SEA-SH Action Plan in accordance with Bank guidelines and implementation of the project. • PACT PIU for the CERC national legislation on GBV. The current GBV/SEA-SH Action Any updates to the GBV/SEA-SH Action • Construction contractor Plan will operate according to the approved CERC-ESMF. Plan shall be submitted to the Association • Control / supervision contractor for approval prior to implementation. Once approved, the GBV/SEA-SH Action Plan Persons/Responsible Authorities: shall be implemented throughout the project • National Project Coordinator (including CERC) implementation. • Project E&S specialists from relevant (b) Ensure that all contractual and procurement documents (ToR, (b) Before the preparation of the implementation agencies bidding documents, workers' contracts) include the Codes of procurement documents • GBV specialist Conduct and provisions for the prevention and fight against • Contractors and subcontractors Officers GBV/SEA-SH. • Firm in charge of supervision (c) Ensure the implementation of adequate support for project- (c) GBV/SEA-SH system support shall be in related GBV/SEA-SH survivors in line with WB and national place prior the installation of any firm in the requirements ,and international good practices sub-project area. ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK Official Use 15 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Adopt, and thereafter implement a Resettlement Framework (RF) The RF for the project was disclosed on Responsible entity: in accordance with the provisions of ESS 5, and in a manner October 20, 2021. It shall be applied and RSSP Project Implementation Unit acceptable to the Association. maintained throughout the implementation of the Project. Responsible Persons / Authorities: Any subsequent proposed updates to the RF, • RSSP National Project Coordinator shall be submitted to the Association for • RSSP Project E&S safeguard specialists validation before implementation. Once • Resettlement officer approved, the updated RF is to be implemented throughout Project implementation. 5.2 RESETTLEMENT PLANS (a) Prepare, consult upon, clear, adopt, disclose, and thereafter (a) Once the preliminary environmental and Responsible entity: implement Resettlement Plans (RP) as required, in accordance social screening of any subproject indicates RSSP PIU with the requirements of the Resettlement Framework (RF), the need for land acquisition or the disruption itself established in accordance with applicable national of an income source. Responsible Persons / Authorities: provisions and the provisions of ESS 5, in a manner acceptable All updated RPs shall be approved by the • RSSP National Coordinator to the Association Association and disclosed locally on both the • RSSP Project E&S safeguard specialists Association and Project websites. The • Resettlement Officer implementation of the RPs and completion of any land acquisition shall be a prerequisite for the start of all works. (b) Develop separate monitoring reports on the implementation of (b) Reports shall be sent to the Association Responsible entity: any RPs. These reports shall be submitted to the Association for before the closing of the considered RP Project Implementation Unit approval before the start of the works. Responsible Persons / Authorities: • National Project Coordinator • Project E&S safeguard specialists • Resettlement Officer 5.3 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM Official Use 16 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES A project Grievance Mechanism (GM) has been developed for the Prior to commencement of resettlement Responsible entity: project, as described in the ESMF/RF/SEP. The recipient must activities and before the start of civil works. Project Implementation Unit ensure that this GM is adapted to the scope, cultural preferences, and location of any resettlement activities. If the Project GM cannot Responsible Persons / Authorities: be adapted to the needs of a resettlement activity, a dedicated GM • Project E&S safeguard specialists for the resettlement activity will be developed • National Project Coordinator ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 RISKS AND IMPACTS ON NATURAL OR CRITICAL HABITATS Prepare, consult upon, clear, adopt and disclose, specific ESMPs in Submit for the Association’s prior approval Responsible Entities accordance with the measures described in the ESMF for substantial prior to civil works in or near the site that may • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and risk activities to avoid and/or minimize potential impacts from affect natural or critical habitats. • PACT PIU for the CERC Project activities that will be conducted in the vicinity of these Once validated, the ESMP shall be • Construction contractors habitat types. These ESMPs shall be developed in accordance with implemented throughout Project • Control / supervision contractor the provisions of ESS 6, in a manner acceptable to the Association. implementation. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision 6.2 BIODIVERSITY RISKS AND IMPACTS Prepare, consult upon, clear, adopt and disclose, specific ESMPs in Submit for the Association’s prior approval Responsible Entities accordance with the measures described in the ESMF for prior to civil works , including those related • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and Substantial Risk Subprojects, to avoid and/or minimize potential to CERC activities, in or near the site that • PACT PIU for the CERC impacts of Project activities, including CERC activities, on endemic may affect biodiversity Once approved, the • Construction contractors and threatened biodiversity (including wildlife). These ESMPs shall ESMP thus established will be applied • Control / supervision contractor be developed in accordance with the provisions of ESS 6, in a throughout the implementation of the project manner acceptable to the Association. activity. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision Official Use 17 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PERSONSS / TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA NOT RELEVANT ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE RISKS AND IMPACTS Adopt and implement, if necessary, a Cultural Heritage Document to be developed not later than 10 Responsible entities: Management Plan, , in accordance with the guidelines of ESIAs months after the Effective date of the project RSSP Project Implementation Unit prepared for the Project to avoid and/or mitigate the potential and to be approved by the local population impacts on cultural heritage of the concerned areas, and consistent before the Association's clearance. Responsible Persons / Authorities: with ESS8. • National Project Coordinator • RSSP Project E&S safeguard specialists 8.2 CHANCE FIND PROCEDURE (a) Describe and apply the “chance-find� procedures in the ESMF Prior to the start of maintenance / Responsible Entities throughout the duration of project activities in accordance with rehabilitation activities. • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and ESS8 and national legislation. • PACT PIU for the CERC (b) Ensure that “chance-find� clauses, as defined in the project Procedures applicable throughout the • Construction contractors ESMF, are included in all works contracts, even in cases where the implementation of the work, including CERC • Control / supervision contractor probability of discovery is low. activities, and continuously until the end of project. Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of Supervision ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES NOT RELEVANT ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN (SEP) PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Official Use 18 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Adopt and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the Updated SEP to be finalized and disclosed Responsible Entities Project, consistent with ESS10, which shall include measures to, no later than 1 month after the date of notice • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and inter alia, provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, lifting the disbursement condition for • PACT PIU for the CERC understandable and accessible information, and consult with them Category 2. Once validated, it shall be in a culturally appropriate manner free of manipulation, applied and maintained throughout the Persons/Responsible Authorities: interference, coercion, discrimination and intimidation. implementation of the project. • RSSP Project Coordinator Any subsequent updates to this SEP shall be • Project Social specialists from relevant submitted to the Association for validation implementation agencies before implementation. Once validated, the SEP is to be implemented throughout project implementation. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM The Project GM was developed under the SEP. This GM shall GM shall be updated at the same time as the Responsible Entities have the capacity to handle SEA/SH allegations. The GM shall be SEP. Once validated, it shall be applied and • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and validated at the same time as the SEP. maintained throughout the implementation • PACT PIU for the CERC Finalize, adopt and implement the (GM) as described in the of the project, including CERC activities. Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) As needed, the GM to be updated Persons/Responsible Authorities: periodically: any update of the GM must be • National Project Coordinator submitted to the Association for approval • Project E&S specialists from relevant prior to implementation. Once approved, implementation agencies ensure operationalization and monitoring • GBV specialist throughout the implementation of the Project, including CERC activities. CAPACITY SUPPORT (TRAINING) CS1 THEMES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF WORKERS' CAPACITY BUILDING Official Use 19 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES Organize and train direct Project workers, Contracted workers to Before the start of civil works including those Responsible Entities increase their understanding of the potential risks and impacts related to CERC activities, and, as needed, • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and associated with Project activities, including CERC activities, and during the implementation of the Project in • PACT PIU for the CERC their roles and responsibilities in assessing and managing those accordance with a Capacity building Plan risks and impacts. developed by the Project implementation Persons/Responsible Authorities: For direct workers (including PIU), training will cover the Unit • National Project Coordinator following topics (non-exhaustive list): • Project E&S specialists from relevant • ESF, OHS and World Bank Group EHS Guidelines implementation agencies • Stakeholder mobilization • GBV specialist • Health and safety of workers and communities • GBV and SEA/SH risk mitigation • Emergency preparedness and response • Training on inclusion of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in the consultation process • Grievance mechanism • Implementation, monitoring and reporting of LMP • Sensitization, awareness and prevention of sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/AIDS. • GBV including SEA-HS and child protection • Barrier measures against the spread of Covid-19 • Implementation of Resettlement Framework and Resettlement Plan CS2 THEMES IN THE FRAMEWORK OF CAPACITY BUILDING OF WORK AND ENGINEERING COMPANIES (non-exhaustive list) Official Use 20 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES / AUTHORITIES For contracted workers, training will include (but not be limited to): Before the start of civil works, including Responsible Entities • Introduction to the ESF, ESS and World Bank Group EHS those related to the CERC, as soon as the • RSSP PIU for the entire Project and Guidelines contractor is notified • PACT PIU for the CERC • Implementation of ESMPs, including: • Construction contractors o Health and safety of workers and communities • Control / supervision contractor o GBV awareness, control and prevention o Emergency preparedness and response Persons/Responsible Authorities: o Complaints management mechanism • RSSP Project Coordinator o Implementation, monitoring and reporting of LMP • Project E&S specialists from relevant o Sensitization, awareness and prevention of sexually implementation agencies transmitted infections: HIV/AIDS ... • GBV specialist o Sensitization on measures against the spread and • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers control of Covid-19 • Firm in charge of supervision • Additional point for MADARAIL: Operation and maintenance of services that may be subject to contractual activities for community workers under CERC activities. CS3 THEMES FOR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS (non-exhaustive list) • Training For drivers : responsible driving During the implementation of the Project’s Responsible Entities • Training for citizens around the road works: Sensitization, activities , including CERC activities, in • RSSP (PIU) awareness and prevention of GBV/SEA-SH, sexually accordance with a Capacity building Plan • PACT (PIU) transmitted infections, and measures to limit the spread and developed by the Project implementation • Construction contractors improve control of Covid-19 Unit • Control / supervision contractor • Grievance mechanism Persons/Responsible Authorities: • RSSP Project Coordinator • Project E&S specialists from relevant implementation agencies • GBV specialist • Contractors and subcontractors EHS Officers • Firm in charge of supervision Official Use