IPP90 Ethnic Minorities Development Policy Framework (EMDP) for RMP-2 World Bank Policy OP 4.0 RMP-2 Project Policy Framework Purpose is to ensure that indigenous people benefit from development All sub-projects located in areas that contain ethnic minority groups will projects, and (b) avoid or mitigate potentially adverse effects on indigenous identify the representatives of such minority groups and consult with them people caused by Bank-assisted activities. whether the subproject has the potential to provide benefits or adversely affect these groups The Bank's policy is that the strategy for addressing the issues pertaining to If potential positive and negative effects are identified, the sub project will indigenous peoples must be based on the informed participation of the inform local communities of the nature of the subproject and record and indigenous people themselves. The key step in project design is the incorporate into the design of the subproject the communities’ wishes in preparation of a culturally appropriate development plan based on full relation to obtaining benefits from the project and avoiding or mitigating any consideration of the options preferred by the indigenous people affected by adverse impacts. the project Remote or neglected areas where little previous experience is available If the project area is located in a very remote area where indigenous often require additional research and pilot programs to fine-tune communities have restricted links with local government, the project manager development proposals. will request the assistance of the ESD to manage the community consultation and participation process As needed, the plan should include general education and training in The project manager will distribute information and awareness raising management skills for indigenous people from the onset of the project. material packages produced by ESD in relation to the potential impacts of the project on the well being of the community. These materials should preferably be in the language of the ethnic community Studies should make all efforts to anticipate adverse trends likely to be The project manager will refer to the EMP for the project and associated induced by the project and develop the means to avoid or mitigate harm. guidelines and use this information to identify any potential adverse impacts arising from the project. This information will be included in the monitoring reports and be available for review. The institutions responsible for government interaction with indigenous A national consultant will be appointed to the ESD with experience in social peoples should possess the social, technical, and legal skills needed for impact assessment and community participation to assist in monitoring carrying out the proposed development activities. Implementation subprojects and identify actions necessary for the subprojects in mitigating arrangements should be kept simple. They should normally involve adverse impacts. The consultant will prepare regular reports on these appropriate existing institutions, local organizations, and nongovernmental activities. The consultant will also be required to identify possible sub- organizations (NGOs) with expertise in matters relating to indigenous projects where a standalone Ethnic Minorities Development Plan may be peoples. required in view of serious impacts. Local patterns of social organization, religious beliefs, and resource use The project manager of all environmentally and socially sensitive subprojects should be taken into account in the plan's design. will coordinate with representatives of local communities to identify areas that are important in terms of providing livelihoods or are of socio-cultural and religious significance. The project manager will ensure that such areas are protected, and where necessary, will negotiate compensation for damage or reduced access to such areas. Development activities should support production systems that are well Where a subproject has the potential to influence or change the system of adapted to the needs and environment of indigenous peoples, and should livelihood of an ethnic minority community, the project manager will help production systems under stress to attain sustainable levels. coordinate with representatives of local communities to identify alternative sustainable production systems that are well adapted to the needs and environment of ethnic minority peoples. Planning should encourage early handover of project management to local On completion of subprojects, they will be handed over to provincial people. authorities who will monitor the impacts of the project on ethnic minority peoples. Where effective programs are already functioning, Bank support can take the The ESD will compile all monitoring reports and lobby donors and other form of incremental funding to strengthen them rather than the development funding agencies to support projects that mitigate the longer-term indirect of entirely new programs. impacts of improved access. For an investment project that affects indigenous peoples, the borrower When a subproject has the potential to seriously affect the livelihood or should prepare an indigenous peoples development plan that is consistent interests of ethnic minority communities, ESD in consultation with the World with the Bank's policy. Bank may deem it necessary for the subproject to prepare an Ethnic Minorities Development Plan. The plan will be prepared according to guidelines*specified in the Bank’s OD 4.20 on Indigenous People *Guidelines for Preparation of Ethnic Minority Development Plan Proper protection of the rights of indigenous people (ethnic minorities) may require the implementation of special project components that may lie outside the primary project's objectives. These components can include activities related to health and nutrition, productive infrastructure, linguistic and cultural preservation, entitlement to natural resources, and education. The project component for indigenous peoples development should include the following elements, as needed Legal The plan should contain an assessment of the legal status of the groups covered by this OD, as reflected in the country's constitution, Framework. legislation, and subsidiary legislation (regulations, administrative orders, etc.); The plan should contain an assessment of the ability of such groups to obtain access to and effectively use the legal system to defend their rights. Particular attention should be given to the rights of indigenous peoples to use and develop the lands that they occupy, to be protected against illegal intruders, and to have access to natural resources (such as forests, wildlife, and water) vital to their subsistence and reproduction Baseline Data. Baseline data should include (i) accurate, up-to-date maps and aerial photographs of the area of project influence and the areas inhabited by indigenous peoples; (ii) analysis of the social structure and income sources of the population; (iii) inventories of the resources that indigenous people use and technical data on their production systems; (iv) the relationship of indigenous peoples to other local and national groups. It is particularly important that baseline studies capture the full range of production and marketing activities in which indigenous people are engaged. Site visits by qualified social and technical experts should verify and update secondary sources. When local legislation needs strengthening, the Bank should offer to advise and assist the borrower in establishing legal recognition of the customary or traditional land tenure systems of indigenous peoples. Strategy for Mechanisms should be devised and maintained for participation by indigenous people in decision making throughout project planning, implementation, Local and evaluation. Many of the larger groups of indigenous people have their own representative organizations that provide effective channels for Participation. communicating local preferences. Technical Technical descriptions should be included for the planned investments in productive infrastructure. Identification of Development or Mitigation Plans should draw upon indigenous knowledge Activities. Institutional Organizational issues that need to be addressed through Bank assistance are the Capacity. (i) availability of funds for investments and field operations; (ii) adequacy of experienced professional staff; (iii) ability of indigenous peoples' own organizations, local administration authorities, and local NGOs to interact with specialized government institutions; (iv) ability of the executing agency to mobilize other agencies involved in the plan's implementation; and (v) adequacy of field presence. Implementation Components should include an implementation schedule with benchmarks by which progress can be measured at appropriate intervals. Schedule. Pilot programs are often needed to provide planning information for phasing the project component for indigenous peoples with the main investment. The plan should pursue the long-term sustainability of project activities subsequent to completion of disbursement. Monitoring and Independent monitoring capacities are usually needed. Evaluation. Monitoring by representatives of indigenous peoples' own organizations can be an efficient way for the project management to absorb the perspectives of indigenous beneficiaries and is encouraged by the Bank. Monitoring units should be staffed by experienced social science professionals, and reporting formats and schedules appropriate to the project's needs should be established. Monitoring and evaluation reports should be reviewed jointly by the senior management of the implementing agency and by the Bank. The evaluation reports should be made available to the public Cost Estimates The plan should include detailed cost estimates for planned activities and investments. The estimates should be broken down into unit costs by project and Financing year and linked to a financing plan. Plan. Such programs as revolving credit funds that provide indigenous people with investment pools should indicate their accounting procedures and mechanisms for financial transfer and replenishment. It is usually helpful to have as high a share as possible of direct financial participation by the Bank in project components dealing with indigenous peoples.