The objective of the West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project for India is to rejuvenate and rehabilitate irrigation existing irrigation network for sustainable development in DVC area and management of floods in Lower Damodar Sub-Basin in West Bengal.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: pond side Bullah piling is proposed for each pond located on countryside embankment toe line to strengthen embankment; owner shall be informed at least before 15 days from initiation of piling work to allow them to catch out fishes; Bullah piling work will be carried out only during non-monsoon period when water level is relatively less; Special attention will be given for protecting large trees with higher canopy size and locally important trees that are having cultural importance for the local people; cutting of holy tree Ficus religiosa (Peepal) should be avoided to the possible extent. Local community shall be consulted, and their view shall be considered before deciding felling of any holy tree; Silencer shall be provided with all noise generating machineries operating in this area; reducing the noise produced from a vibrating machine by vibration damping i.e. making a layer of damping material (rubber, neoprene, cork or plastic) beneath the machine; prepared and submit desiltation plan including disposal plan with action time chart and risk management plan prior to carrying out desiltation operations; the top soil will be preserved separately and will be reused for landscaping, grass turfing and site restoration work; and the earthen embankments will be provided with chutes and drains, where ever required, to minimize soil erosion.
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The development objective of the Dynamic Cities Integrated Development Project for Vietnam is to increase access to improved urban infrastructure services and enhance integrated urban planning and management capacity in the project cities.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) construction materials and waste may fill up agricultural land and irrigation ditches; (ii) dust may affect the temple structure; (iii) construction materials and waste may fill up agricultural land and irrigation ditches; (iv) traffic disturbance and increased traffic safety risks on existing local roads; (v) disturbance on access and daily activities of households due to dust, noise, excavation, movement of trucks etc.; (vi) unsuitable language or behaviours of workers may be offensive to the relic keeper and visitors; (vii) risks of vegetation over clearance; (viii) material and wastes may affect landscape and hinder access; (ix) insects and reptiles may attack the workers and cause injuries; (x) risks of over clearance of trees and vegetation cover at the two ends of the bridge; (xi) accessibility to crop land may be interrupted; Mitigation measures are include: (i) protect, cover the construction area from falling into crop land, clean up materials if crop land/ditch are filled up; (ii) provide safe and convenience access for the farmers to travel from one side of the road to the other; (iii) enforce compliance to the workers of conduct particularly with regards to language and behaviours when present in the area near the temple; (iv) provide safe and convenience access for local residents to travel from one side of the road to the other; (v) mark up construction areas and do not clear up vegetation outside construction areas; (vi) clean up crop land and drainage ditches if they are filled up by construction materials; (vii) provide protective clothes particularly booths and gloves and enforce the workers to use; (viii) provide safe and convenience access for local residents to travel from one side of the road to the other; (ix) avoid or minimize construction activities at this section during peak tourist season; (x) place warning and speed limit signs, and reflective fences along the areas passing the residential cluster; (xi) arrange staff to direct traffic when trucks carrying bulky material moving in and out near the intersection.
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The development objective of the Dynamic Cities Integrated Development Project for Vietnam is to increase access to improved urban infrastructure services and enhance integrated urban planning and management capacity in the project cities.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) construction materials and waste may fill up agricultural land and irrigation ditches; (ii) dust may affect the temple structure; (iii) construction materials and waste may fill up agricultural land and irrigation ditches; (iv) traffic disturbance and increased traffic safety risks on existing local roads; (v) disturbance on access and daily activities of households due to dust, noise, excavation, movement of trucks etc.; (vi) unsuitable language or behaviours of workers may be offensive to the relic keeper and visitors; (vii) risks of vegetation over clearance; (viii) material and wastes may affect landscape and hinder access; (ix) insects and reptiles may attack the workers and cause injuries; (x) risks of over clearance of trees and vegetation cover at the two ends of the bridge; (xi) accessibility to crop land may be interrupted; Mitigation measures are include: (i) protect, cover the construction area from falling into crop land, clean up materials if crop land/ditch are filled up; (ii) provide safe and convenience access for the farmers to travel from one side of the road to the other; (iii) enforce compliance to the workers of conduct particularly with regards to language and behaviours when present in the area near the temple; (iv) provide safe and convenience access for local residents to travel from one side of the road to the other; (v) mark up construction areas and do not clear up vegetation outside construction areas; (vi) clean up crop land and drainage ditches if they are filled up by construction materials; (vii) provide protective clothes particularly booths and gloves and enforce the workers to use; (viii) provide safe and convenience access for local residents to travel from one side of the road to the other; (ix) avoid or minimize construction activities at this section during peak tourist season; (x) place warning and speed limit signs, and reflective fences along the areas passing the residential cluster; (xi) arrange staff to direct traffic when trucks carrying bulky material moving in and out near the intersection.
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Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: bund the dredge spoil stockpile area using local soil or sandbags to reduce sediment movement away from site; no sediment disposal site to be closer than 50m from any Pulaka pits; disposal of dredged materials into the ocean is not permitted; disposal of dredged materials is not permitted along the foreshore; provide crushing plant at stockpile are to generate usable aggregates from dredged spoil; contractor method statement approved by Supervision Engineer prior to the start of any excavation; planning of works such that excavated or bare substrate is exposed for a minimum period of time; no excavation works immediately before any advancing bad weather system; all excavated material to be removed from foreshore environment; no excavated material to be stockpiled on the beach or reef flat between tides; plant suitable ground cover vegetation and trees in front of building foundations; no vegetation line trees or ground cover to be removed or damaged during construction; all construction workers will be trained on the correct and expected management measures for solid waste as part of the induction process; remove all inorganic, non-reusable and solid waste from the island generated as a result of the project; implement waste management in the order of avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle; no solid waste to be dumped in sea or lagoon waters; burning of solid waste is not permitted; and compost all green and organic waste to assist soil improvement for the production of communal food crops or use as pig food.
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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 objective of the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Project (SREP) is to increase installed generation capacity of, and mobilize financing for, renewable energy in Bangladesh.
... See More + Some of the negative Some of the negative impacts are include: (i) loss of agricultural production; (ii) surface and ground water quantity; (iii) Water contamination; (iv) changes of drainage pattern(v) dust generation; (vi) exhaust emission; (vii) noise generation; (viii) increase traffic load on the local road; (ix) impact on terrestrial flora and fauna, aquatic fauna; (x) occupational health impact; (xi) community health and safety due to migrant labour influx; Some of the mitigation measures are include: (i) inform the landowner prior to starting land development work so they can harvest the standing crop; (ii) keep provision for rainwater harvesting; (iii) use of licensed contractors for management and disposal of waste and sludge; (iv) detail hydrology study should be carried out prior to design the dike; (v) material transport will be totally enclosed with impervious sheeting and wheel washing will be carried out at site; (vi) all diesel-powered equipment will be regularly maintained and idling time reduced to minimise emissions; (vii) all loud and sudden noises will be avoided wherever possible and fixed noise sources shall be located at least 50m away from the site boundary; (viii) temporary noise barriers shall be provided surrounding the high noise generating construction equipment; (ix) movement of construction and transport vehicles should be restricted to dedicated paths to minimise any harm to smallmammals near to the proposed site; (x) operation of loading-unloading equipment should be undertaken under the guidance/supervision of trained professional; (xi) providing awareness program about local tradition and culture among outside migrant workers; (xii) proper disposal of wastes generated from the camp and construction activity to maintain general hygiene in the area.
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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 objective of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project for Kenya is to strengthen governance and service delivery in the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
... See More + Negative impacts include: air quality, dust, noise pollution, water quality, dust, soil erosion, flora and fauna, and waste management. Mitigation measures include: develop soil erosion control measures which should include silt management structures; proper drainage system to be constructed within town; limit the circulation of heavy machinery to minimal areas to reduce soil compaction and vegetation clearance; locate access roads perpendicularly or diagonally to the slope rather than along steep slopes; obtain water abstraction permit and use metering methods to ensure water is abstracted to recommended limit; do not dispose any form of waste in water bodies; keep natural water channels free from obstruction; consult with community members when identifying water sources to avoid conflicts and abstract water according to conditions of acquired permits taking into consideration the quantified reserve for the water body in question; all trees uprooted to pave way for road expansion and access construction should be replanted with indigenous trees; operate equipment with air pollution control and environmental management systems; insulate noisy machines when working near residential area; maintain vehicles and machinery in good condition in order to minimize gas emissions and noise; contractor in collaboration with proponent should develop Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CSRP); and contractor should hold continuous site meetings with workers and community members.
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The objective of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project for Kenya is to strengthen governance and service delivery in the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
... See More + Negative impacts include: air quality, dust, noise pollution, water quality, dust, soil erosion, flora and fauna, and waste management. Mitigation measures include: develop soil erosion control measures which should include silt management structures; proper drainage system to be constructed within town; limit the circulation of heavy machinery to minimal areas to reduce soil compaction and vegetation clearance; locate access roads perpendicularly or diagonally to the slope rather than along steep slopes; obtain water abstraction permit and use metering methods to ensure water is abstracted to recommended limit; do not dispose any form of waste in water bodies; keep natural water channels free from obstruction; consult with community members when identifying water sources to avoid conflicts and abstract water according to conditions of acquired permits taking into consideration the quantified reserve for the water body in question; all trees uprooted to pave way for road expansion and access construction should be replanted with indigenous trees; operate equipment with air pollution control and environmental management systems; insulate noisy machines when working near residential area; maintain vehicles and machinery in good condition in order to minimize gas emissions and noise; contractor in collaboration with proponent should develop Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CSRP); and contractor should hold continuous site meetings with workers and community members.
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The development objective of the Second Land Administration Project for Ghana is to consolidate and strengthen land administration and management systems for efficient and transparent land services delivery.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) material stockpiles will be bonded and covered with tarpaulin or an approved material for erosion ponding; (2) workers of the lands commission and Eusbett Hotel will be notified at least 24 hours ahead of any excessive dust and noise generation activities; (3) noise generation activities and delivery of supplies will be undertaken over the weekends and before 8.00 am and after 5.00pm; (4) empty paint and solvent containers will be collected and kept in a well ventilated store room with a paved floor and returned to suppliers to be re-used; (5) the site will be hoarded to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the work areas; (6) provide warning, mandatory, prohibitive, and directional signs to guide site workers and visitors who will access the project building during the construction phase; and (7) a code of conduct will be prepared for contractor’s employees to inform them the sanctions for rape, defilement, and other illicit sexual affairs.
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