Republic of Djibouti Economic management and Statistics devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) XX March 2020 1|Page The Republic of Djibouti Expanding Opportunities for Learning (P166059) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Republic of Djibouti (the Borrower) is planning to implement the Economic management and statistics development for policy making (P171777) (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Finance. The International Development Association (hereinafter the Association) has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. The Republic of Djibouti 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. Where the ESCP refers to specific plans or other documents, whether they have already been prepared or are to be developed, the ESCP requires compliance with all provisions of such plans or other documents. In particular, the ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in the Project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Labor Management Procedures (LMP). 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 Republic of Djibouti is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by the Ministry of Finance referenced in 1 above and the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Association by the Republic of Djibouti as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Association will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Association and the Republic of Djibouti, 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 Republic of Djibouti 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 signed between the Association and the Republic of Djibouti. The Republic of Djibouti will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the project, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Republic of Djibouti 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): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 REGULAR REPORTING: Prepare and submit regular monitoring Six-monthly Borrower Throughout project reports on the implementation of the ESCP. throughout Project Budget: Project implementation implementation as part of Project progress reports. INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Throughout project In case of occurrence of a serious incident or accident1 as a result Promptly after taking Borrower; implementation of a project activity or having an impact on the project which has notice of the incident a significant adverse effect on the environment, the affected or accident and at the communities, the public or workers, the Borrower shall: latest 5 calendar days (a) inform the Association by any electronic means of such after such events incident of accident and any negative effect related to it no later than five (5) calendar days after the occurrence, (b) provide the Association with a summary report that includes a description and root cause analysis of the incident or accident and the mitigation or prevention measures no later than thirty (20) days after such incident or accident (c) keep the Association informed of the on-going implementation of the said measures and plans. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1 Fatalities, hospitalization, recurring serious accidents 3|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: The Borrower will establish an One month after PMU Throughout project organizational structure with qualified staff to support the Project effectiveness Budget: project implementation management of E&S risks, including an E&S focal point responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the ESMP 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT All mitigation measures PMU Throughout project contained in the ESA will Budget: project implementation Implement the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment that be implemented has been prepared for the Project, in a manner acceptable to the throughout the Project implementation. Bank. The social part of the assessment should include risk mitigation measures related to GBV. 1.3 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS: the borrower will develop Prior to the PMU Throughout project and implement procedures for managing contractors and preparation of bidding implementation subcontractors. documents. Budget: Project and Include systematically Environmental and Social provisions in all Recipient bidding documents, with an obligation for each contractor to prepare work- ESMP/EHS plan. Incorporate systematically the contractual obligation to prepare an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plan proportionate to the work scoping. 1.4 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: Before any PMU Throughout project • Comply or cause to comply, as appropriate, with the commencement of Budget: Recipient implementation conditions established in these permits, consents and works or initiation of authorizations from national authorities throughout activities when Project implementation. required permits, 4|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 • Comply with the conditions established in these permits, consents and/or consents and authorizations throughout Project authorizations. implementation. 1.5 REPORTING TO WB: The Borrower will submit semiannual E&S Six-monthly PMU Throughout project performance reports to the World Bank on ESMP throughout Project implementation implementation. implementation as part of Project progress reports 1.6 Capacity Building Plan: The Borrower will develop and prepare Two months after PMU Throughout project an Environmental and Social Capacity building Plan that includes project effectiveness Budget: Project implementation a clear timeline and budget for INSD and other stakeholders. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: The Borrower will By project PMU Throughout project implement a labor management plan(LMP) including effectiveness implementation Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures. The LMP covers working conditions and terms of employment; nondiscrimination and equal opportunity ; worker’s organizations; child labor and minimum age; forced labor; grievance mechanisms for workers; maintenance of training records and documentation and reporting of occupational accidents, GBV, diseases and incidents, emergency prevention and remedies. 2.2 LABOR MANAGEMENT PLANS: Prior to the Contractors Throughout project Contractors will prepare and implement Labor Management commencement of implementation plans including OHS measures, project workers training to works heighten awareness of risks and to mitigate impacts on local 5|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 communities and internal grievance mechanism for their own workforce 2.3 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: As part of the OHS Prior to the Contractors Throughout project measures contractors will include measures on emergency commencement of implementation preparedness and response before any commencement of works. works ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 MANAGEMENT OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Prior to the Contractors Throughout project Contractor will develop and implement measures and actions in commencement of implementation EHS plan to manage waste and hazardous materials before any works commencement of works. 3.2 Energy Efficiency: The Borrower will ensure that the building Buildingdesign PMU Before construction design will take in account best practices and mitigation measures concerning resources efficiency consumption before any commencement of works. ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: Contractors will develop and Prior to the Contractors, Throughout project implement measures and actions in EHS plan to manage risks commencement of implementation related to Community Health and Safety including traffic and works road safety, Labor influx, GBV, SEA and risks related to the use of security personnel. 6|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 4.2 The Borrower will design, construct, operate the building in Building design PMU Before construction accordance with the national legal requirements, the EHSGs and other GIIP. Project building design will incorporate integrate universal access. 4.3 Road Safety Plan: Before the PMU Throughout project The Borrower will prepare a Road safety plan before the commencement of implementation commencement of census activities Census activities ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 Land acquisition: Prepare and disclose an environmental and The E&S screening will PMU Before appraisal social screening of the construction site and a land title. be disclosed prior to appraisal. The Land title, prior to commencement of civil works ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 Not relevant to this project ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 7.1 Not Relevant to the project ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CHANCE FINDS procedure: The Borrower will incorporate chance Bidding document PMU Throughout project find procedures into the bidding documents for contractors and implementation sub-contractors for building construction activities. ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES 7|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): Economic Management and statistics Development for Policy Making (P171777) This is the client document, the heading should not be with World Bank Heading Economic Management and statistics Devlopment for policy making (P171777) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN XX/02/2020 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 9.1 Not relevant to the project ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 SEP IMPLEMENTATION: Implement the SEP. By project PMU Throughout Project effectiveness implementation 8|Page