THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) DRAFT Borrower Federal Ministry of Finance of Somalia Project Implementing Entity Federal Ministry of Finance of Somalia Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 (P173731) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) 22nd APRIL 2020 1|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Borrower: Federal Ministry of Finance of Somalia Project Implementing Federal Ministry of Finance of Somalia Project Title: Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 (P173731) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) 1. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is planning to implement the Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 (the Project), with the involvement of Federal Ministry of Finance of Somalia. The World Bank has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. The FGS will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. In particular, this ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Environmental and Social Management Framework, Labor Management Procedures and GBV action plan to be developed for the Project. 4. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as the timing of the material measures and actions. The FGS is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by other Ministries or FMS. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Bank by the FGS as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Bank will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Bank and the FGS, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, 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 FGS will agree to the changes with the Bank and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Bank and the FGS. The FGS 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 FGS shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts. 2|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed ESCP Monitoring and Reporting 0.1 REGULAR REPORTING: Prepare and submit regular monitoring Quarterly (every 3 Project Throughout Project reports on the safeguard’s performance of the Project, including, months) reports Implementation Unit implementation inter alia, implementation of the ESCP, and any E&S submitted to the (PIU) documentation prepared or to be prepared and implemented Association First reporting to complete under the ESCP, in form and substance acceptable to the throughout Project The cost of monitoring within three months following Association. Implementation. and reporting will be the project effectiveness incorporated the Mid-term and overall Project completion reports management costs will also be required at times determined during project implementation. 0.2 INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Promptly notify any Promptly after taking PIU Promptly after taking notice of incident or accident related or having an impact on the Project notice of the incident the incident or accident. which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on the or accident. Funding from Project environment, the affected communities, the public or workers. Budget Provide sufficient detail regarding the incident or accident, Any incident or indicating immediate measures taken to address it, and include accident shall be information provided by any contractor and supervising entity, as notified to the appropriate. Association within 24 hours after taking note of the incident or accident SUMMARY ASSESSMENT 3|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Responsibility / Timeframe Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: • PIU: Prior to PIU • PIU: Project effectiveness A Project implementation unit (PIU) will be set up within the project date Ministry of Finance effectiveness • Separate social and environmental safeguard specialists and a GBV specialist in MoF at FGS level and social and environmental specialists in each FMS PIU. 1.2 MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: Prepare, consult on • Prior to board Responsibility: PIU • Throughout Project and disclose an Environmental and Social Framework (ESMF) approval Risk Management implementation including a medical waste management plan (MWMP) Team satisfactory to the World Bank. Funding: Project Funds Develop, adopt and disclose a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP, including GRM), satisfactory to the World Bank. Develop, adopt and disclose a GBV action plan, satisfactory to the World Bank. 1.3 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: All relevant permits, Ministry of Finance • Securing permits as Though none are anticipated, the project will obtain and consents and indicated and compliance thereafter comply with any permits, consents and authorizations authorizations: before with the permits that are required for the Project from relevant national commencement of throughout Project authorities. related project implementation. activities • ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 4|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (LMP): Consistent with the Prior to board Responsibility: PIU • Throughout Project LMP and ESS2, develop and implement labor management approval Risk Management implementation procedures to address labor risks, including (but not limited to) Team the following key mitigations: Accountability: Head -Occupational, health and safety (OHS) measures; of PIU -Emergency preparedness and response; -Project workers training; and incorporation of relevant Funding: Project Funds provisions of LMP into procurement documents 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS: GRM operational prior Responsibility: PIU • Throughout Project Develop and maintain a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) for to engaging project Risk Management implementation direct project workers, including SEA/SH confidential channels for workers. Team contracted and primary suppliers as part of the LMP Accountability: Head of PIU Funding: Project Funds ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 MANAGEMENT OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Prior to start of Responsibility: PIU Throughout Project Implement measures and procedures for managing medical project activities Risk Management implementation waste in the Medical Waste Management Plan (MWMP). Team Maintained Accountability: Head throughout Project of PIU implementation Funding: Project Funds 5|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY Relevant provisions on ESS4 will be addressed in ESMF, SEP and LMP 4.1 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: Measures and actions to Prior to project Responsibility: PIU • Maintained throughout assess and manage specific risks around infection control and activities Risk Management Project implementation healthcare waste management and impacts outlined in the ESMF. Team Maintained Awareness raising campaign will be undertaken to sensitize local throughout Project Accountability: Head communities against the reuse of needles, medicine bottles, and implementation of PIU other used or expired medical supplies Funding: Project Funds 4.2 GBV AND SEA RISKS: Undertake gap assessment of GBV/SEA risks Prior to board Responsibility: PIU • Maintained throughout and identify mitigation measures and actions and develop and approval Risk Management Project implementation implement a GBV/SEA Action Plan. A GBV specialist will be hired Team by the PIU to ensure appropriate technical expertise for GBV/SEA risk management activities. GBV/SEA sensitive channels will be Accountability: Head integrated into associated grievance mechanisms. of PIU Funding: Project Funds 4.3 GBV AND SEA RISKS DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: Prior to project Responsibility: PIU • Maintained throughout There will be GBV procedures in place, including communications activities and Risk Management Project implementation and sensitization, training and monitoring, pre-deployment and maintained Team during project implementation. This will be defined in the ESMF throughout Project and through a GBV/SEA/ Action Plan. implementation Accountability: Head of PIU Funding: Project Funds 6|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed SECURITY PERSONNEL. Prior to project Responsibility: PIU • Maintained throughout Security personnel to be used to implement the project must activities and Risk Management Project implementation adopt of codes of conduct and trained on: use of force, GBV and maintained Team SEA prevention. throughout Project The ESMF will outline the risks and mitigation measures for use implementation Accountability: Head of security personnel to implement this Project. of PIU Funding: Project Funds ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT This standard is not relevant for the Project ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES This standard is not relevant for the Project ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES This standard is not relevant for the Project ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE This standard is not relevant for the Project ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES This standard is not relevant for the Project ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 7|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 10.1 SEP PREPARATION: • Draft by April Responsibility: PIU • Throughout project Prepare and disclose SEP, and continuously update. 2020, finalised by Risk Management implementation board date and Team updated regularly throughout Accountability: Head Project of PIU implementation Funding: Project Funds 10.2 SEP IMPLEMENTATION: Implement the SEP. Prior to board date Responsibility: PIU • Throughout project Risk Management implementation Team Accountability: Head of PIU Funding: Project Funds 10.3 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: Develop the Project Prior to board date Responsibility: PIU • Throughout Project Grievance Redress Mechanism, as part of the SEP Risk Management implementation Team Accountability: Head of PIU Funding: Project Funds Capacity Support Specify Training to be provided Specify Targeted Groups and Specify Training Completed Timeframe for Delivery 8|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project - Phase 3 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN As of 22nd April, 2020 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed All capacity building activities and trainings will be further PIU, project workers, Civil Servants detailed in the ESMF, trainings may be required in: • Stakeholder engagement • World Bank ESS • Occupational and Community Health and Safety Code of conducts for security forces • Medical waste management • Gender-Based Violence Risk Mitigation • Grievance Management • Labor Management procedures 9|Page