Page 1 INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AC2310 Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 06/06/2006 I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country: Benin Project ID: P096056 Project Name: Multi-sector HIV/AIDS Project II Task Team Leader: Nicolas Ahouissoussi Estimated Appraisal Date: July 17, 2006 Estimated Board Date: October 26, 2006 Managing Unit: AFTS3 Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Health (75%);Central government administration (15%);Other social services (5%);Sub-national government administration (5%) Theme: HIV/AIDS (P) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0.00 IDA Amount (US$m.): 25.00 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: BORROWER/RECIPIENT 2.00 2.00 B. Project Objectives [from section 2 of PCN] The development objectives of the proposed project are derived from the country's strategic plan for fighting HIV/AIDS and its effects and preventing the further spread of HIV/AIDS by means of a multi-sector program approach. Thus, complementing the activities financed by other sources, the project would: (a) Increase access to prevention services for vulnerable and high risk groups. (b) Improve access to care and treatment in line with the goals of achieving universal access (Benin is already well advanced with free access to ARV) for the people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. C. Project Description [from section 3 of PCN] The MAP II will contribute to the national program within the annual action plan and budget, using subproject grants and quarterly allocations, as appropriate. In accordance with the identification mission observations and discussions with stakeholders, the following components are tentatively proposed: Page 2 Social Mobilization (a) Prevention, and support to subprojects implemented by CSOs, CBOs, and NGOs, including IEC for behavioral change, and social marketing of condoms, and; support to PLWHA and vulnerable groups such as the orphans; psychosocial and economic support to infected and affected persons; and (b) Prevention and support to programs implemented by key agencies and ministries such as the Ministries of Defense, Education, Youth, Social Protection, and Agriculture. Access to Treatment and Care: (a) Support to PNLS/MOH programs (complementing Global Fund and other financiers); and (b) Support to faith-based and other organizations dealing with treatment and care. Coordination, Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation (a) Support for a unified national and decentralized coordination system and leadership of CNLS; (b) Support for a uniform national monitoring and evaluation system; and (c) Management of MAP II under the direct and effective tutelage of SP/CNLS. D. Project location (if known) The project will be implemented by a team placed under the direct supervision of the National HIV/AIDS Control Commission (CNLS) and implemented in all its regional representations with the active participation of some key ministries such as (Health, Education, Agriculture, Family and Social Protection, Sport & Youth, etc.), NGOs, CBOs, PLWHA, at local levels. This is a country-wide program with focus on vulnerable and high risk groups. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PCN] Benin developed a good mitigation plan that has been only partly implemented. This Waste Management Plan (WMP), prepared in November 2001, prior to the effectiveness of MAP I applies to the national program for the long run, so there is no need to prepare another one; there will be an update. This WMP has been only partly implemented because of budget constraint. Activities carried out under include: (a) construction of 22 incinerators of type De Montfort at 22 health centers; (b) equipment (syringe destruction kit, pre-collect materials, and biomedical waste treatment) acquisition; (c) staff training; (d) multiplication and vulgarization of the decree relative to the rational management of the biomedical waste in all health centers. Under the present operation, the plan will be updated, costed and its financing will be included in the project cost. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Mr Africa Eshogba Olojoba (AFTS3) Mr Abdoul-Wahab Seyni (AFTS3) Page 3 II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X A Medical Waste Management Plan has already been prepared and should be updated and re- diclosed within the country and Info-Shop. Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X Pest Management (OP 4.09) X Cultural Property (OPN 11.03) X Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS would be prepared: N/A B. For simple projects that will not require a QER, the target date for preparing the PAD-stage ISDS: 07/31/2006 C. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The specific studies and their timing 1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The borrower will update and cost the Waste Management Plan, which will be re-disclosed in-country and in the Info Shop prior to appraisal, which is scheduled for July 31, 2006. The SMU has agreed to accept transfer of the safeguard responsibilities. 1 Reminder: The Bank's Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) at the InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Page 4 IV. APPROVALS Signed and submitted by: Task Team Leader: Mr Nicolas Ahouissoussi 06/05/2006 Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Mr Warren Waters 06/05/2006 Comments: Sector Manager: Mr Joseph Baah-Dwomoh 06/05/2006 Comments: