The Multi-Sector Investment Opportunities Analysis (MSIOA) is part of a systematic strategyby the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM) to assist the memberstates in achieving socially just, economically prosperous, and environmentally healthydevelopment of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin (CORB).
... See More + This is part of an effort to define aSustainable and Equitable Climate Resilient Investment Program among the member states toaddress development challenges within the basin.
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The Cubango-Okavango River Basin (CORB) is one of the world’s most unique, near pristine free-flowing rivers, and is central to sustainable economic development within the arid landscapes of southern Africa.
... See More + The complex flood pulse cycle provides important services for local communities while supporting a rich and unique biodiversity that makes it a wetland of international importance and World Heritage site. However, the commitments to peace and prosperity among the three countries – Angola, Botswana, and Namibia – and the broader efforts of the Southern African Development Community to facilitate greater regional integration provide prospects for increasing and improving development.The Multi-Sector Investment Opportunities Analysis (MSIOA) is part of a systematic strategy by the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM), a body established in 1994 by Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, to promote coordinated and sustainable water resources management, while addressing the legitimate social and economic needs of the member states.The environmental integrity and long-term protection of the basin depends on addressing the underlying drivers of poverty. Accelerated environmental changes in the basin are largely driven by four factors – population dynamics, land use change, poverty, and climate change – leading to deterioration in water quality, changes in the flood pulse and diminishing biota.As aresult, the risks associated with persistent poverty threaten the long-termsustainability of the basin.
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The objective of the Third Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are includes : (i) disruption of construction works due to sanctions from regulatory bodies against construction contractor resulting from the absence of required documents; (ii)inconvenience to local community from unexpected presence and activity of construction contractor; (iii) poor environmental and social performance of construction contractor occurrence of work-site trauma and other health damage due to poor understanding of health and safety rules by personnel; (iv) deterioration of ambient air; (v) propagation of noise and vibration; (vi)pollution of environment by solid and liquid wastes; (vii) conflicts with local population or other affects people; (viii) pollution of environment with solid waste and waste water; Some of the mitigation measures are includes : (i) permits for production of such construction materials that belongs to the activity subject to ecological examination; (ii) notify local community and other interested parties about the scope and timing of the upcoming works; (iii)all vehicles shall be maintained so that their emissions do not cause nuisance to workers or local people. All vehicles shall be checked and repaired in case of need to eliminate increased level of noise due to damaged parts; (iv) during demolition works destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site; (v) regular maintenance of diesel engines shall be undertaken to ensure that emissions are minimized, for example by cleaning fuel injectors; (vi) proper technical control and maintenance practices of the machinery shall be applied; (vii) provision of staff with toilets and bathrooms, and centralized discharge of generated wastewater in the sewer systems if possible or install temporary structures; (viii)ensuring that construction materials are appropriately stockpiled and stored in the specially designated and temporarily constructed storage facilities; (ix) different types of waste (construction, hazardous, household) shall be collected separately; special sites shall be designated for waste accumulation and pollution prevention measures shall be applied there; (x) adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement; (xi) ensuring that required personal protection equipment (e.g. helmets, gloves, etc.) is supplied and used by workers as appropriate;
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are includes : (i) The Integrated Tourism Master Plans (ITMPs) not be implemented at the desired standard, which would limit their effectiveness as guides for sustainable tourism development; (ii) loss of land, loss of access to customary resources or sources of livelihood, and impacts on the integrity of local culture; (iii) in some regions, the capacity of the AMDAL or UKL-UPL preparers may be inadequate, as may that of reviewers and enforcement officers in the local government environment agencies, to ensure that all necessary mitigation actions are included in the environmental management plans and are properly implemented by the contractors; (iv) capacity building and joint training program for the institutions responsible; (v) The development of SME business and business climate improvements, if not managed properly, could lead to the depletion of natural resources and potential increase of environmental pollution; (vi) improvement of environmental and social awareness in line with economic development; (v) in ethnic minority areas, engage with local communities in local languages. Include a wide range of ethnic community leaders. Where those communities consist of indigenous or land-connected peoples, communities should have the opportunity to give or decline to give their free, prior and informed consultations that lead to broad community support to tourism development which makes use of their land or cultural heritage.
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are includes : (i) The Integrated Tourism Master Plans (ITMPs) not be implemented at the desired standard, which would limit their effectiveness as guides for sustainable tourism development; (ii) loss of land, loss of access to customary resources or sources of livelihood, and impacts on the integrity of local culture; (iii) in some regions, the capacity of the AMDAL or UKL-UPL preparers may be inadequate, as may that of reviewers and enforcement officers in the local government environment agencies, to ensure that all necessary mitigation actions are included in the environmental management plans and are properly implemented by the contractors; (iv) capacity building and joint training program for the institutions responsible; (v) The development of SME business and business climate improvements, if not managed properly, could lead to the depletion of natural resources and potential increase of environmental pollution; (vi) improvement of environmental and social awareness in line with economic development; (v) in ethnic minority areas, engage with local communities in local languages. Include a wide range of ethnic community leaders. Where those communities consist of indigenous or land-connected peoples, communities should have the opportunity to give or decline to give their free, prior and informed consultations that lead to broad community support to tourism development which makes use of their land or cultural heritage.
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The development objective of the Tourism Development Program for Results Project for Indonesia is to promote private investments and jobs in the tourism sector in selected tourism destinations in Indonesia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) provide training and assistance to involved agencies implementing the investments in areas where there is indigenous people (IPs) presence in carrying out a free, prior, informed consultations that lead to broad community support; (2) include health and safety in all environmental management plans; (3) provide budgets to support assistance and livelihood restoration activities; (4) provide assistance and facilitation on the collaborative work among involved agencies to effectively prepare and implement the abbreviated land acquisition and resettlement action plan (LARAP); and (5) anticipate potential for social conflict and provide for conflict management in integrated tourism master plans.
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Ratings of Cultural Heritage and Urban Development Project for Lebanon were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, risk to development outcome was low, Bank performance was satisfactory, Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory, Fiduciary Aspects was satisfactory, and Safeguards was satisfactory.
... See More + Some of the lessons learned included: (i) An integrated approach helped achieve sound results; (ii) Right-sizing investments facilitated implementation; (iii) Sound application of safeguards helped turn challenges into development opportunities; and (iv) Social cohesion proved to be a valid add-on during implementation.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR4079 JUN 15, 2017
The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or 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; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or 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; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Tourism and Enterprise Development Project for Senegal is to create conditions necessary to increase private investment in tourism in the ‘Saly’ area, and strengthen enterprise development in Senegal.
... See More + The project is aligned with the Government of Senegal(GoS)’ goal of ‘making the country an emerging economy by 2035’ as expressed in the first pillar of the country’s strategic plan (PSE):‘Accelerating inclusive growth and creating employment’. This implies improving the investment climate and competitiveness of the Senegalese economy to promote growth, attraction of private investment, enterprise formation and growth, increased exports, and the development of Senegal as a regional tourism hub that would bring increased employment. There are three components. The first component, sustainable tourism development are in line with the GoS’ efforts to address coastal vulnerability under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) plan, which includes strategic measures for better coastal management, fight against coastal erosion, and measures for protecting economic investments. This component will provide support for advisory services, capacity building, destination planning and management activities, resilience measures to minimize coastal erosion due, in part, to climate change, new product and market development, and a mix of destination level investments in the Saly area. The second component, supporting enterprise creation and growth will be to further improve Senegal’s investment climate with a view to establishing relevant business infrastructure to facilitate government-to-business services, enhance access to finance (risk capital), and other business development services. This component aims to contribute to the creation of innovative firms, foster the competitiveness of local enterprises, and improve their ability to strengthen their presence and growth into domestic, sub-regional, and international markets. The third component, project implementation will provide support to agency for promotion of investment and major works to manage and coordinate the project and provide resources to strengthen its capacity on procurement, financial management (FM), coastal management, environmental and social safeguards management, communication, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) through the provision of relevant advisory services.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project for India is to increase tourism-related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) erection of temporary enclosures around construction sites and or sprinkling of water at regular intervals to contain dust that is brought up during construction activities thereby reducing air pollution and proper management and disposal of waste water; (2) re-routing of traffic and parking at alternate sites may be adopted as a mitigative measure. No road closure is envisaged during the civil works; (3) toilets at the parking lots, replacement of non-functional street lights, and other visitor friendly facilities have been incorporated in the detailed project report (DPR); (4) replacement of one part of the steps leading to the temple platform with ramps to facilitate access to the temple for the aged and infirm; and (5) project will coordinate with the electricity department for mitigation measures during utility shifting.
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The development objective of the Second Regional Development Project for Georgia is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the Imereti region.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust; (2) during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors, and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; (3) 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 nearby streams and rivers; (4) the records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed; (5) stored topsoil should be used for reinstatement and landscaping; and (6) traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic.
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The development objective of the Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Project for Georgia is to generate employment and increase household incomes for poor and vulnerable communities in the Kakheti and Imereti regions by supporting them to: (i) start and grow micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector, and (ii) implement small works for the conservation and maintenance of cultural heritage sites.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers; construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors; construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit; During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; if the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or 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; it shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible ‘chance finds’ encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds; all recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other damaging activities; Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public; and ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project for India is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed sub projects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are include : (i) fugitive dust generation due to wind from stock piling of earth/sand or other loose construction material; (ii) disruption of traffic due to construction activities, movement of vehicles leading to congestion and air pollution; (iii) depletion of water resources due to use of water for construction; (iv) contamination of park area and stagnation of water due to construction waste, vehicle washing, cleaning, other activities; (v) damage to vegetation due to temporary use of land for construction material storage; (vi) land pollution due to disposal of construction and demolition waste; Some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) dust duppression measures such as sprinkling of water (to wet the dust prone area/construction site) will be done at regular intervals to control fugitive dust emissions during construction activities; (ii) regular sprinkling of water and covering stack piles should be done to prevent wind-blown dust; (iii) all efforts shall be made to reuse or recycle water during construction; (iv) adequate water supply and sanitation (toilets with adequate collection and treatment) facilities shall be provided to the construction labor at construction sites and other project facilities; (v) waste and construction activities shall be managed, to avoid spillage in the nearby drains waterbodies; (vi) all plant and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the prescribed noise standards of Central Pollution Control Board; (vii) construction vehicles should be well maintained with periodic inspection to avoid leakages / spillage.
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