The World Bank Suriname Extractive Industries Technical Assistance RE ( P163612 ) Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Identification / Concept Stage (ISDS) Public Disclosure Copy Concept Stage | Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 09-Aug-2017 | Report No: ISDSC21601 Aug 09, 2017 Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Suriname Extractive Industries Technical Assistance RE ( P163612 ) BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Project ID Project Name Environmental Category Country Suriname Extractive P163612 Industries Technical C - Not Required Suriname Assistance RE ( P163612 ) Team Leader(s) Estimated Date of Approval Managing Unit Financing Instrument Investment Project Remi Pelon GEEX1 Financing PROJECT FINANCING DATA Public Disclosure Copy FINANCING FINANCING SOURCES Select all that apply [ ] Counterpart Funding [ ✔ ] Trust Funds [ ] Parallel Financing SUMMARY (USD) Total Project cost 350,000 Total Financing 350,000 Trust Funds 350,000 Financing Gap 0 DETAILS -OldFin1 Trust Funds Source Currency Amount USD Equivalent Extractives Global Programmatic USD-US Dollars 350,000 350,000 Support(EGPS) Aug 09, 2017 Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Suriname Extractive Industries Technical Assistance RE ( P163612 ) B. Project Development Objective(s) The development objective is to support Suriname's participation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) towards more transparent and efficient management of its mining and oil sectors. C. Project Description The project will include the following activities: 1. EITI, Transparency and Accountability The formal application of Suriname to the EITI was submitted in March 2017 and was accepted on May 24, 2017 at the EITI Board Meeting. The formal MSG has been active since Dec 1, 2016 and a Work Plan has been adopted. This Project will provide support to the implementation of this EITI Work Plan, including providing funding of an Independent Administrator for two EITI reconciliation exercises and providing funding outreach and communications on EITI (including brochures, reports, advisory activities as well as logistics for workshops/events). Public Disclosure Copy 2. Project Management As Suriname was not a client of the World Bank for years, this Grant executed by Government will be a pioneer. Sufficient resources are allocated to mitigate procurement and financial management risks and strengthen fiduciary functions. SAFEGUARDS D. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies This Grant is essentially financing support to an initiative that promotes transparency. The work will consist primarily of reports and workshops to produce information and stimulate dialog in accordance with the EITI standard. It will not fund any civil works that could have adverse environmental and social implications or risks No safeguards instruments are likely to be required. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Robert H. Montgomery, Environmental Safeguards Specialist Ximena Rosio Herbas Ramirez, Social Safeguards Specialist Aug 09, 2017 Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Suriname Extractive Industries Technical Assistance RE ( P163612 ) G. Policies that might apply Safeguard Policies Triggered by the Project Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 No Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No Forests OP/BP 4.36 No Pest Management OP 4.09 No Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 No Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No Public Disclosure Copy Projects on International Waterways OP/BP 7.50 No Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No H. Safeguard Preparation Plan Appraisal stage ISDS required? No APPROVALS Team Leader(s): Remi Pelon Approved By Safeguards Advisor: Noreen Beg 24-Jul-2017 Practice Manager/Manager: Christopher Gilbert Sheldon 28-Jul-2017 1 Reminder: The Bank's Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) by the Bank and (ii) in country by the Borrower/Recipient, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Aug 09, 2017 Page 4 of 4