The development objective of the Erosion and Watershed Management Project for Nigeria is to reduce vulnerability to soil erosion in targeted sub-watersheds.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) land for land compensation is preferred priority, or cash compensation at replacement value based on market rate plus 10 percent compulsory acquisition surcharge as second option; (2) estimated net income for each lost cropping season, based on land record averages of crops and area planted in the previous four years; (3) cash compensation for loss of built-up structures at full replacement costs; and (4) restoration of livelihood (vocational training) and subsistence allowance at agreed rate per day for a total of 6 months while enrolled in a vocational training facility.
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FIP interventions aim to propose the strengthening of governance1 and governability in protected areas, prioritizing the restoration of deforested and degraded areas; sustainable forest management, both in natural forests and in forest plantations; the strengthening of the value chain of forest products (timber and non-timber) and institutional strengthening as a transversal support action.
... See More + FIP-supported resources will focus on catalyzing scalable projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in priority areas where the highest levels of deforestation and forest degradation are evident, and there is a greater potential for increased carbon pools. It will be based on the restoration of linked areas, first, with new forest plantations related to established processes (such as the forest incentives that Guatemala has been promoting for many years); and, second, the recovery of areas that can be regenerated, especially those contained within the Guatemalan System of Protected Areas (Sigap, for its acronym in Spanish), also with the purpose of reducing the pressure on them and encouraging investment potential by the private sector.
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The development objective of the Emergency Flood Disaster Reconstruction Project for Vietnam is support the government in overcoming long-term natural disasters through reconstruction of prioritized infrastructures in some flood-damaged provinces in 2016 and through capacity building for efficient response to natural disasters in the coming years.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are include : (i) cash compensation for affected agricultural land; (ii) livelihood restoration assistance will be provided for the affected land; (iii) for agricultural, garden and pond land adjacent to, but not included in the category of residential land, affected households (AHs) will receive assistance according to the provisions of the PPC; (iv) all compensation for loss of residential land will be made in cash at 100 percent replacement cost; (v) compensation and assistance will be paid in cash, without any depreciation of the structure and without deduction for salvageable materials; (vi) for annual and perennial standing crops, regardless of the legal status of the land, compensation will be paid to households who cultivate the land, according to full replacement cost will be paid to the affected persons who cultivate the land; (vii) For aquatic livestock which are not due to be harvested at the time of land recovery, the harvest will be compensated in cash at replacement cost at the time of land acquisition; (viii) in the case of the affected households is equipped with telephone system, water meter, electric meter, cable TV, internet access (subscription), well shall be compensated according to unit price of installing new units offer service announcement or relocation costs due to service providers regulations; (ix) households, individuals who are compensated by agricultural land will be, supported production rehabilitation; (x) for land acquisition of public land funds of communes, wards or townships, the assistance level is sixty percent price of same-type agricultural land in the price list issued by the PPC; (xi) other poor AHs, will be assisted in cash equal to thirty kilograms rice per person per month for a period of six months or in accordance with provincial policy, whichever is higher; (xii) damaged property will be restored to its former condition by contractors, immediately upon completion of civil works; and (xiv) in case the project causes restriction of access to resources or residents’ establishments, such households will be received necessary additional compensation amount or allowances.
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Ratings for the Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project for India were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, risk to development outcome was moderate, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: substantial investments in capacity building of these locally authorized institutions ensured gender parity, and led a significant number of women getting elected to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), thus creating an approach that can provide dividends for future watershed projects. To enhance efficiency in project management, it is important that fiscal decentralization and community empowerment move hand in hand. addition to improving all-weather rural connectivity and access to markets, these structures have ensured sustained access to services (for example, healthcare, school education, transport) which are crucial for building overall resilience to unforeseen exigencies in the project areas. Since such projects promote many common interest groups (CIGs) around selected agriculture products, it will serve such projects better if productivity projections and agribusiness promotion are made integral part at the design stage. Comprehensive treatment of selected catchments and application of a package of productive practices have opened multiple income streams for beneficiaries from diversified agriculture productivity, improved livestock development, and monetized ecosystem services.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR4212 SEP 20, 2017
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 Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth Project for Tanzania is to improve management of natural resources and tourism assets in priority areas of Southern Tanzania and to increase access to alternative livelihood activities for targeted communities.
... See More + This project has four components. 1) The first component, Strengthen management and improve infrastructure in priority Protected Areas, has the following subcomponents: (i) Improve PA infrastructure; (ii) Strengthen management capacity and infrastructure maintenance of PAs; and (iii) Strengthen Destination Southern Tanzania. 2) The second component, Strengthen alternative livelihoods for targeted communities in proximity to the priority Protected Areas, has the following sub components: (i) Improve the governance framework of conservation-related community-based initiatives; (ii) Enhance alternative community livelihoods by improving economic opportunities and linking them with conservation of wildlife and landscapes; and (iii) Skills development for local access to jobs in tourism and conservation. 3) The third component, Strengthen landscape management and infrastructure investments in and upstream of the Ruaha National Park, has the following subcomponents: (i) Assess and implement infrastructure measures to augment dryseason flows to the RUNAPA; (ii) Improve efficiency of irrigation systems; (iii) Catchment conservation activities in selected sub-basins; and (iv) Support the consensus-building process for land and water management and climate change adaptation in the Usangu plains. 4) The fourth component, Project management, institutional strengthening, quality assurance and control, and monitoring and evaluation, aims to finance supplemental support for project management, to ensure coordinated and timely execution of infrastructure and other project activities.
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Ratings of Natural Resources and Environmental Governance Technical Assistance Project for Ghana 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: (i) Staying engaged even during unfavorable fiscal situation provided benefits such as continuation of the important NREG dialog, as well as preparing the operational framework for future engagements; (ii) The multisectoral approach adopted by the project proved to be an effective means of managing natural resources; and (iii) The use of existing institutional structures for project implementation instead of creating a separate Project Management Unit is the way forward when implementing institutional capacity-building projects toward a common goal.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR4097 AUG 31, 2017
Technology is one of the main drivers of productivity and economic growth. Developing countries have traditionally had difficulties in both developing technology and absorbing foreign technology.
... See More + Seventy to eighty percent of the productivity gap between developed and developing countries is estimated to result from the lag in the adoption of technologies in these countries. Tech start-ups are an effective a mechanism to both create local technology and absorb foreign technology. In recent years, there has been a surge in tech start-ups across the world. Fueled by global technology-led cost reductions and increased access to resources, tech entrepreneurs have emerged in both develop and developing countries. However, there is little understanding of how these tech entrepreneurs form ecosystems, their internal dynamics, how they work, what makes them grow and achieve sustainability, how they connect with the local economy to drive productivity and employment, and why some ecosystems are more effective than others The objective of this report is to provide a better understanding of the status of Dar Es Salaam’s start-up ecosystem and provide policy recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders who are interested in supporting the growth and sustainability of the ecosystem.
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Ratings for Development, Empowerment and Conservation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Surrounding Region Project for South Africa were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, risk to global environment outcome was substantial, Bank performance was satisfactory, and Borrower performance was satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: (i) The approach of fully integrating a project into the mechanics of a conservation institution (rather than convening a separate Project Implementation Unit) contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness, and also sustainability of the outputs; (ii) The project design was appropriate and only minor changes were made at the Midterm Review (MTR) that addressed use of the remaining funds for ecosystem restoration; (iii) The experience, to date, has proved that sufficiently shared values and effective, ongoing communication are key success factors in this kind of partnership, where partners are actively involved in delivering the program and both are close to the students; (iv) Delays in implementing PPG studies (for example, scoping studies) and their continuation during the main project caused further delays in the initiation of the Alternatives study; (v) Technical officers provided invaluable support throughout the project and left behind tools and capacity that will be used by the Authority in the future; (vi) The project has influenced policy on community-based natural resource management and approaches to tourism in relation to the transformation of society; and (vii) The bursary program’s use of the Global Environmental Facility funds to build capacity for conservation within youth from local communities has been cost-effective.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR3870 AUG 25, 2017
The program development objective for the Shire Valley Transformation Program (SVTP) is to improve the management and utilization of natural resources in a sustainable way to increase agricultural productivity and commercialization for targeted households in the Shire Valley.
... See More + The SVTP is the integrated program that supports Shire Valley Irrigation Project (SVIP) as well as complementary development activities. This document is the executive summary of the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) report for the SVIP. Measures developed under this assignment have informed the Government of Malawi and technical studies about ways to mitigate the adverse impacts and enhance the positive effects of the project. The ESIA is based on the feasibility study (FS) description of the project. The SVTP is expected to benefit much of the population of the Shire Valley, which is a major positive impact given the dry conditions that prevail in the area. Improving local livelihoods will lead to other indirect positive impacts: improved access to education and health, new opportunities for agribusiness, etc.
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The Objective of the Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth Project is to improve management of natural resources and tourism assets in priority areas of southern Tanzania, and to increase access to livelihood activities for selected communities.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: the regulations provide criteria for the assessment of compensation on land, as per market value for real property; disturbance allowance is calculated as a percentage of market value of the acquired assets over twelve months; and transport allowance calculated at the cost of 12 tons hauled over a distance not exceeding 20 km. The other criteria include loss of profit on accommodation based on business audited accounts and accommodation allowance equivalent to the rent of the acquired property per month over a 36-month period; and the policy aims to avoid involuntary resettlement to the extent feasible, or to minimize and mitigate its adverse social and economic impacts. Where involuntary resettlement and acquisition of land or other assets is unavoidable, it promotes participation of Project Affected People (PAP) in resettlement planning and implementation, and its key economic objective is to assist PAPs in their efforts to improve or at least restore their incomes and standards of living after displacement.
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The development objective of Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth Project are to improve natural resources management in priority areas of Southern Tanzania.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) employ muffler systems for noisy machinery and provide soundproofing measures in affected visitor centers where necessary; (ii) install adequate road lighting and speed limits signage to minimize roadkill; (iii) design with minimum ecological footprint by integrating recycling and renewable energy technologies; (iv) install standard approved septic tanks with appropriate infiltration systems to treat black and grey water; (v) ensure waste storage receptacles are resistant as possible to storm water runoff and scavenger animals; (vi) discourage illegal timber harvesting in forest-reliant communities near the PAs and aid alternative livelihoods development; (vii) leave a continuous buffer of vegetation around the site perimeter to intercept any sediment that might be transferred off site via surface water flow; (viii) fish passes to assist fish migration adapted to the fish species of concern, maintains the natural flow; (ix) dust abatement through ground wetting and coverage of aggregate trucks; (x) ensure hygienic and safe environments for guests and staff, and adequate sanitation facilities; and (xi) early notification of road and airstrip works and closures with alternatives provided.
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