The development objective of the Shaanxi Sustainable Towns Development Project for China is to foster regional collaboration, reduce flood risk, and improve urban services in selected towns in southern Shaanxi Province.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) the waste water in the construction period of the project mainly includes road and pipe network construction wastewater and construction personnel domestic sewage; (ii) the sewage produced during the operation period of the project; (iii) dust, construction machinery exhaust, and asphalt soot during the construction period; (iv) the noise of construction vehicles and equipment during the construction period as well as road traffic noise during the operation period; (v) the solid waste generated during the construction period of the project mainly includes demolition construction waste as well as construction waste and domestic garbage at the construction site; and (vi) cause damage to the original agricultural ecosystem and the green land, reduce the farmland area, decrease the number of living creatures, and exert a harmful impact on ecology to some degree. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) sewage will treated by the sewage treatment plant in this region, and will be discharged after treatment; (ii) due to the improvement of road conditions, the impact of noise on the surrounding environment will be alleviated and reduced to some degree; (iii) during the operation period, domestic garbage along the road, cleaned garbage from the road and regularly cleaned waste from the rain drain will be produced; (iv) with the help of corresponding ecological protection and restoration measures to be adopted, the negative impact of the project on the ecological environment can be effectively alleviated; and (v) due to the improvement of road conditions, the impact of noise on the surrounding environment will be alleviated and reduced to some degree.
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The development objective of the Shaanxi Sustainable Towns Development Project for China is to foster regional collaboration, reduce flood risk, and improve urban services in selected towns in southern Shaanxi Province.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) the waste water in the construction period of the project mainly includes road and pipe network construction wastewater and construction personnel domestic sewage; (ii) the sewage produced during the operation period of the project; (iii) dust, construction machinery exhaust, and asphalt soot during the construction period; (iv) the noise of construction vehicles and equipment during the construction period as well as road traffic noise during the operation period; (v) the solid waste generated during the construction period of the project mainly includes demolition construction waste as well as construction waste and domestic garbage at the construction site; and (vi) cause damage to the original agricultural ecosystem and the green land, reduce the farmland area, decrease the number of living creatures, and exert a harmful impact on ecology to some degree. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) sewage will treated by the sewage treatment plant in this region, and will be discharged after treatment; (ii) due to the improvement of road conditions, the impact of noise on the surrounding environment will be alleviated and reduced to some degree; (iii) during the operation period, domestic garbage along the road, cleaned garbage from the road and regularly cleaned waste from the rain drain will be produced; (iv) with the help of corresponding ecological protection and restoration measures to be adopted, the negative impact of the project on the ecological environment can be effectively alleviated; and (v) due to the improvement of road conditions, the impact of noise on the surrounding environment will be alleviated and reduced to some degree.
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Sixteenth in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2019 covers 11 areas of business regulation.
... See More + Ten of these areas - starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency - are included in the ease of doing business score and ease of doing business ranking. Doing Business also measures features of labor market regulation, which is not included in these two measures. Doing Business provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies and selected cities at the subnational and regional level. This economy profile presents indicators for Estonia; for 2019 Estonia ranks 16.
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The development objective of Sustainable Energy Scale-Up Project is to scale up renewable biomass utilization and efficient energy use in space heating of multi-apartment buildings in selected urban localities in Belarus.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) notification and worker safety; (ii) air quality; (iii) noise; (iv) water quality; (v) waste management; (vi) local wastewater treatment system; (vii) historic buildings; (viii) toxic materials; and (ix) traffic and pedestrian safety. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) the local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities; (ii) demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust; (iii) construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; (iv) the site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as hay bales and/or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and nearby streams and rivers; (v) waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities; (vi) if construction works take place close to a designated historic structure, or are located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation; (vii) if asbestos is located on the project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material; (viii) the containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in a leak-proof container to prevent spillage; and (ix) signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions in the site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards.
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The development objective of the First Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence for Development Impact Project for Nigeria is to improve the quality, quantity, and development impact of postgraduate education in selected universities through regional specialization and collaboration.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) during indoor demolition activities, debris must be kept in a controlled area. Water must be sprayed to reduce dust from debris; (2) implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control measures, such as hay bales and or silt barriers to prevent the movement of sediments from the site and the generation of excessive turbidity in the yards, water, and nearby rivers; (3) roadways and sites for waste collection and disposal will be identified for the main types of waste typically generated by demolition and construction activities; (4) tree planting to compensate for the possible destruction of green spaces and the shortfall in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration capacities; (5) air pollution control system (compliance with standards for exhaust emissions from construction equipment (work phase); (6) noise from construction activities will be restricted to the schedule agreed in the permit; (7) traffic management system and staff training, particularly for site access and dense traffic near the site; and (8) strict compliance with national regulations on child labor by works contractors.
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Yemen has been experiencing political instability since 2011 and open conflict since late 2014. As a result, the social and institutional fabric in Yemen has witnessed increasing disintegration.
... See More + Although official statistics are no longer available, anecdotal evidence suggests that Yemen's GDP contracted by an accumulated 40 percent since the end of 2014. The conflict has caused widespread disruption of economic activities and has dramatically diminished employment and income opportunities in the private and public sector. In the current conflict situation and the given political uncertainty, it is not possible to provide a detailed, sound economic outlook. However, Yemen's medium-term outlook will depend ultimately on whether an end to the on-going conflict can be found and the rebuilding of the Yemen economy and social fabric is facilitated. In the short-term, there is no substitute for external financial support for initial macroeconomic stabilization given the interdependency of external financing, the fiscal expenditure program, and early stabilization. Finally, if violence can be contained before the end of 2018, GDP is predicted to begin its recovery in 2019 (i.e., via the gradual resumption of hydrocarbon export). However, little of the economic recovery is estimated to translate into a meaningful reduction of the high poverty rate in Yemen (approximately 80 percent in 2018).
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The development objective of Gansu Silk Road Revitalization Project for China is to improve local economy and living conditions in selected communities in Gansu Province.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include : (i) it will produce some solid waste by removing weeds, which will be delivered to the animal raising farm in surrounding area; (ii) noise impact, municipal sewage and solid waste; (iii) waste leftover material; (iv) carving waste gas containing dust; and (v) car exhaust, tourists' household waste. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) domestic waste would be periodically cleaned; (ii) catering wastewater after oil separation treatment will be discharged into the municipal pipe network; (iii) discharged after treatment by small-scale household smoke exhaust ventilator, and most of the medium or large scaled restaurants will discharge gas emission at the top of roof after treatment with electrostatic lampblack purifier; and (iv) some workshops use oil paint as raw material, which produces a small amount of volatile organic waste gas.
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The development objective of Sichuan Chongqing Cooperation, Guang'an Demonstration Area Infrastructure Development Project for China is to improve Linshui County and Qianfeng District infrastructure and investment support services.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) impact on construction workers; (ii) traffic noise is sensitive to the line; (iii) potential impact of sewageon storage water; (iv) impact of dust from transport vehicles on surrounding residents; (v) soil erosion; and (vi) cultural relic protection. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) due to the large construction noise during the construction of building engineering and road engineering, reasonable sound and noise reduction measures should be taken according to the needs of the project design to reduce the impact of construction noise on the site construction personnel; (ii) compliance distance of the functional area of the planning department should be reasonably laid out, and it is not advisable to add sensitive points within the reach of the standard; (iii) strictly implement the principle of pollution prevention, and actively adopt clean production measures; (iv) formulate road diversion, diversion and temporary access plans, and set up a sufficient number of traffic diversion signs; and (v) in the design of river improvement engineering, the adjustment line should be further optimized, the filling and excavation should be balanced as much as possible, the amount of excavation and filling works should be reduced, the vegetation on the surface should be reduced, and the new soil erosion should be reduced; (vi) during the construction process, such as the newly discovered relics, according to the relevant cultural relics regulations, the construction unit shall protect the site and notify the cultural; and (vii) temporary dumping site should be regularly sprinkled with water to reduce the impact of dust on the surrounding environment.
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The development objective of the Dam Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project for Vietnam is to support the implementation of the government dam safety program by improving the safety of prioritized dams and reservoirs as well as to protect people and assets of the downstream communities.
... See More + Some of the negative measures and impacts include: (i) avoidance of construction activities at night; (ii) excess embankment materials to be disposed of in the designated landfill which is situated on a naturally depressed area; (iii) fuel and used oils to be contained in barrels and stored in designated area; (iv) temporary detours may be established to avoid weak bridges; (v) provide alternative source of water during construction; (vi) domestic and kitchen waste to be discharged into a soak pit; (vii) installation of warning signs and notices of off limits; (viii) install the sewer grates in the drainage ditch; (ix) unused chemical and petroleum should be wrapped carefully before transporting to the qualified store; (x) most of the activities that upgrading the dam, drain water should be carried in the dry season; and (xi) orientate workers how to prevent infectious diseases such as HIV and AIDS, other social evils such as gambling, whoredom, and theft.
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The development objective of the Land Administration Project (Terra Segura) for Mozambique is to strengthen land use rights in selected priority districts and to modernize land administration services.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include: (i) infrastructure development has the potential to have a direct and indirect impact on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems; (ii)domestic effluent discharge; (iii) incorrect management of hazardous substances, including oil, paint contaminated waste; (iv) dust emissions from construction site and vehicles in public roads; (v) noise emissions from construction equipment; (vi) incorrect waste management, especially hazardous waste such as used oil and oil contaminated waste; (vii) energy use in infrastructure construction; (viii) land demarcation and regularization; (ix) during construction works,archaeological findings may be encountered and potentially damaged or broken; (x) operational and workplace hazards; (xi) contaminated water and soil will end up in people’s health through water or fish consumption; (xii) prioritization of one gender in land regularization process and in job opportunities; Some of the mitigation measures are include: (i) early screening can improve macro-level project site selection soas to avoid selecting areas with high biodiversity values, such ascritical or natural habitat, areas with high conservation values(HCV), those modified habitats that contain significant biodiversityvalue or provisioning or regulating ecosystem services; (ii) knowledge of the local climate conditions and rain forecastfor the year to avoid construction site preparations during rainy season; (iii) air-quality issues, including management of mechanized construction equipment, should be managed according to recommendations in the General EHS Guidelines for mobile and stationary sources; (iv) improving the acoustic performance of constructed buildings, apply sound insulation; (v) reducing project traffic routing through community areas wherever possible; (vi) plan soil preparation when weather conditions pose the lowest risk of causing environmental damage; (vii) dispose waste in designated waste disposal facilities or by recycling; (viii) select energy-efficient machinery and equipment (e.g., tractors, ventilation systems, storage systems, cooling devices); (ix) provide fund to infrastructure projects with secure land and make sure there are no land use conflicts; (x) assess the potential for existence of physical cultural resources during site subprojects screening; (xi) Induction of construction employees about local cultural habits, moral values and sexual transmissible diseases; sexual harassment; (xii) correct dissemination of information about job and business opportunities; (xiii) involve conservation areas authorities whenever land regularization process is going to take place in districts partially covered by conservation areas
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The development objective of the Dam Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project for Vietnam is to support the implementation of the government dam safety program by improving the safety of prioritized dams and reservoirs as well as to protect people and assets of the downstream communities.
... See More + Some of the negative measures and impacts include: (i) avoidance of construction activities at night; (ii) excess embankment materials to be disposed of in the designated landfill which is situated on a naturally depressed area; (iii) fuel and used oils to be contained in barrels and stored in designated area; (iv) temporary detours may be established to avoid weak bridges; (v) provide alternative source of water during construction; (vi) domestic and kitchen waste to be discharged into a soak pit; (vii) installation of warning signs and notices of off limits; (viii) install the sewer grates in the drainage ditch; (ix) unused chemical and petroleum should be wrapped carefully before transporting to the qualified store; (x) most of the activities that upgrading the dam, drain water should be carried in the dry season; and (xi) orientate workers how to prevent infectious diseases such as HIV and AIDS, other social evils such as gambling, whoredom, and theft.
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The development objective of the Dam Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project for Vietnam is to support the implementation of the government dam safety program by improving the safety of prioritized dams and reservoirs as well as to protect people and assets of the downstream communities.
... See More + Some of the negative measures and impacts include: (i) avoidance of construction activities at night; (ii) excess embankment materials to be disposed of in the designated landfill which is situated on a naturally depressed area; (iii) fuel and used oils to be contained in barrels and stored in designated area; (iv) temporary detours may be established to avoid weak bridges; (v) provide alternative source of water during construction; (vi) domestic and kitchen waste to be discharged into a soak pit; (vii) installation of warning signs and notices of off limits; (viii) install the sewer grates in the drainage ditch; (ix) unused chemical and petroleum should be wrapped carefully before transporting to the qualified store; (x) most of the activities that upgrading the dam, drain water should be carried in the dry season; and (xi) orientate workers how to prevent infectious diseases such as HIV and AIDS, other social evils such as gambling, whoredom, and theft.
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The development objective of the agricultural sector diversification project for Cambodia are to facilitate the development of a diversified and competitiveness agriculture sector in selected geographical areas in Cambodia, and to provide immediate and effective response in case of an eligible crisis or emergency. some of the negative impacts are include: (i) dust generation or air pollution; (ii) noise and vibration; (iii) water pollution; (iv) drainage and sedimentation; (v) solid waste; (vi) chemical or hazardous wastes; (vii) disruption of vegetative coverand ecological resources; (viii) traffic management; (ix) interruption of utility services; (x) restoration of affected areas; (xi) worker and public safety; (xii) communication with local communities; (xiii) chance find procedures; some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) material loads covered and secured during transportation to prevent the scattering ofsoil, sand, materials, or dust; (ii) vehicles must have to avoid exceeding noise emission from poorly maintained machines; (iii) wastewater over permissible values set by relevant national technical standards/regulationsmust be collected in a conservancy tank and removed from site by licensed waste collectors; (iv)contractor shall follow the detailed drainage design included in the construction plans,to ensure drainage system is always maintained cleared of mud and other obstructions; (v) waste storage containers shall be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof; (vi) used oil and grease shall be removed from site and sold to an approved used oil recycling company; (vii) prohibit cutting of any tree unless explicitly authorized in the vegetation clearing plan; (viii) Significant increases in number of vehicle trips must be covered in a construction plan previously approved.
... See More + Routing, especially of heavy vehicles, needs to take into account sensitive sites such as schools, hospitals, and markets; (ix) any damages to existing utility systems of cable shall be reported to authorities and repaired as soon as possible; (x) trees shall be planted at exposed land and on slopes to prevent or reduce land collapse and keep stability of slopes; (xi) contractor shall provide safety measures as installation of fences, barriers warning signs, lighting system against traffic accidents as well as other risk to people and sensitive areas; (xii) disseminate project information to affected parties (for example local authority,enterprises and affected households, etc.) through community meetings before construction commencement; (xiii) relevant local or national authorities would be in charge of protecting andpreserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures.
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The development objective of the Gansu Rural-Urban Integration Infrastructure Project for China is to provide residents in select areas of Wuwei municipality and Linxia County with expanded all-weather access to rural and urban areas.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) traffic noise prediction of the road is based on the noise model and algorithm; (ii) the traffic noise prediction values for the typical characteristics of the section along the road are calculated; (iii) road traffic noise has caused a certain degree of impact on the acoustic environment along the line; (iv) Do not build sensitive areas that require special protection such as schools, hospitals, and residential buildings within the range of the distances on each side of the road. If new construction is required; (v) when correcting the traffic noise value, comprehensive consideration shall be given to the factors such as topography at the sensitive point and the height difference between the road surface and the road surface.
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