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 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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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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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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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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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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The Government of Tonga is seeking funding from the World Bank for the Climate Resilient Transport Project to facilitate the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of goods and people in the Kingdom of Tonga, whilst strengthening climate resilience of the transport sector.
... See More + The overall Project addresses rehabilitation of key road, maritime and airport infrastructure. The focus of this Report however, is the resurfacing of the runway at Salote Pilolevu Airport in Ha’apai. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: dust and noise impacts arising during Airport works in Koulo Village. Note that resurfacing is not an overly noisy or dusty process. The aircrafts that arrive daily are far noisier although potentially not as likely to create a disturbance due to the sporadic nature of flight arrivals. Of potentially more concern are the reversing sounds of operating machines, a Health and Safety requirement. Overall, the potential impact is considered significant. In addition, no adverse impacts to airport staff or passengers are anticipated given the short-term exposure to the operation and the fact the process is not inherently noisy or dusty; vibration impacts are minimal as any underlying limestone layer, which could potentially convey vibrations, will not be disturbed during resurfacing; runoff of hydrocarbons in storm water from the newly laid surface. Potential impacts arising from this is considered minimal given resurfacing is typically completed in the dry and the surface hardens as the hydrocarbons in the mixture evaporates relatively quickly after the chip seal is laid minimizing potential for runoff. In addition, the grass strip along the edge of the runway has the potential to absorb small amounts of hydrocarbon runoff should it occur; and contractor to ensure directional lighting used to minimize potential light spillage when works are being undertaken close to residences.
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The development objective of the Climate Resilient Transport Project for Tonga is to improve the resilience of the Recipient's transport sector, and in the event of an eligible crisis or emergency, to provide an immediate response to the eligible crisis or emergency.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) to undertake survey to confirm location and volume of materials to be removed; (2) contractor to issue notice to mariners, port operations, ferry operators, tourism operators, commercial fishing fleets, etc. advising of timing of works; (3) implement stakeholder engagement plan to ensure information on the project is shared with all stakeholders; (4) establish grievance redress mechanism prior to start of works and making this known to villages during follow up meetings before work begins; (5) refueling of excavator to be undertaken in contained area; (6) contractors to provide written statement that marine navigation lights and other national maritime measures are closely followed by contractors’ vessel at all times; and (7) contractor to prepare work plan that enables port access to be maintained.
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The development objective of the Climate Resilient Transport Project for Tonga is to improve the resilience of the Recipient's transport sector, and in the event of an eligible crisis or emergency, to provide an immediate response to the eligible crisis or emergency.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) to undertake survey to confirm location and volume of materials to be removed; (2) contractor to issue notice to mariners, port operations, ferry operators, tourism operators, commercial fishing fleets, etc. advising of timing of works; (3) implement stakeholder engagement plan to ensure information on the project is shared with all stakeholders; (4) establish grievance redress mechanism prior to start of works and making this known to villages during follow up meetings before work begins; (5) refueling of excavator to be undertaken in contained area; (6) contractors to provide written statement that marine navigation lights and other national maritime measures are closely followed by contractors’ vessel at all times; and (7) contractor to prepare work plan that enables port access to be maintained.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Core Road Network Development Project for India is to: (i) improve quality, safety, and sustainability of targeted state highway corridors; and (ii) introduce better road management practices.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) providing assistance to vulnerable encroachers, squatters, and kiosk as per resettlement and rehabilitation (R and R) policy; (2) providing employment to the local population; (3) providing drainage facility in all urban areas; (4) providing compensation at replacement value; and (5) ensuring that footpath and safety railing is provided in every urban area. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: the vulnerable encroachers will receive replacement cost of their (building) structures. This will have the right to salvage material from their structures, and will be notified in time of remove their assets. However, during the census of PAPs, no agricultural encroacher was recorded. The vulnerable group encroachers will be entitled to the additional support mechanisms and assistance, as per the entitlement framework; all amenities affected will be either conserved or replaced by the project. While replacing the amenities, particularly those used as a common resource with no restriction of access, development of the surrounding site will be given due consideration; the project affected persons (PAPs) are required to participate in developing feasible long- term income generating schemes. The long- term options are expected to be developed during the implementation of the RAP and also supported by the government assistance; and loss of commercial space (for temporary structures and mobile vendors) should be given utmost importance since this involves vulnerable sections of the PAPs. They also need to be given alternative space in an adjacent area for carrying on their trade or vocation. The temporary structure can be shifted to the new location and the mobile vendor can get stationed there. Needless to mention, the PWD has to use its good offices with the local authorities (i.e. Municipality or Panchayat) for getting the alternative space.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Core Road Network Development Project for India is to: (i) improve quality, safety, and sustainability of targeted state highway corridors; and (ii) introduce better road management practices.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) providing assistance to vulnerable encroachers, squatters, and kiosk as per resettlement and rehabilitation (R and R) policy; (2) providing employment to the local population; (3) providing drainage facility in all urban areas; (4) providing compensation at replacement value; and (5) ensuring that footpath and safety railing is provided in every urban area. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: the vulnerable encroachers will receive replacement cost of their (building) structures. This will have the right to salvage material from their structures, and will be notified in time of remove their assets. However, during the census of PAPs, no agricultural encroacher was recorded. The vulnerable group encroachers will be entitled to the additional support mechanisms and assistance, as per the entitlement framework; all amenities affected will be either conserved or replaced by the project. While replacing the amenities, particularly those used as a common resource with no restriction of access, development of the surrounding site will be given due consideration; the project affected persons (PAPs) are required to participate in developing feasible long- term income generating schemes. The long- term options are expected to be developed during the implementation of the RAP and also supported by the government assistance; and loss of commercial space (for temporary structures and mobile vendors) should be given utmost importance since this involves vulnerable sections of the PAPs. They also need to be given alternative space in an adjacent area for carrying on their trade or vocation. The temporary structure can be shifted to the new location and the mobile vendor can get stationed there. Needless to mention, the PWD has to use its good offices with the local authorities (i.e. Municipality or Panchayat) for getting the alternative space.
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