Ratings for the Yunnan Urban Environment Project for China were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, risk to development outcome was substantial, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: the reliance on financial support from the government was not originally incorporated in the cost recovery plans which led to revisions of the project agreement to reflect the actual situation. This project’s successful expansion of key urban environmental services was notable given its comprehensive approach; the project included not only key infrastructure like water supply and wastewater treatment plant (WWTPs) but also cultural heritage management and lacustrine water quality. Task teams should devote careful attention to the multiple factors, especially institutional capacity, that underpin effective coordination and management of inter-jurisdictional resources.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR4259 APR 23, 2018
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 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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