The development objective of the Solid Waste Management Project for West Bank and Gaza is to improve solid waste disposal services in the middle and southern Gaza Strip.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are included : (i) contamination of groundwater and soil by leachate, and Toilet Drainage during operation phase; (ii) noise impacts caused by Waste Vehicles and Electrical Generator; (iii) deterioration of air quality by dust caused by waste collection vehicles; (iv) regular maintenance of the leachate tank and collection system; (v) limiting operation works to daytime; (vi) schedule the movement of vehicles carefully; (vii) covering the waste vehicles when transport the waste; (viii) revegetation/planting around the transfer station; (ix)improve the Solid Waste Collection system in the region surrounding the transfer station (Optimization of Waste Collection); (x) verify, investigate, and act to determine the validity of received grievance.
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The development objective of the Solid Waste Management Project for West Bank and Gaza is to improve solid waste disposal services in the middle and southern Gaza Strip.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are included : (i) contamination of groundwater and soil by leachate, and Toilet Drainage during operation phase; (ii) noise impacts caused by Waste Vehicles and Electrical Generator; (iii) deterioration of air quality by dust caused by waste collection vehicles; (iv) regular maintenance of the leachate tank and collection system; (v) limiting operation works to daytime; (vi) schedule the movement of vehicles carefully; (vii) covering the waste vehicles when transport the waste; (viii) revegetation/planting around the transfer station; (ix)improve the Solid Waste Collection system in the region surrounding the transfer station (Optimization of Waste Collection); (x) verify, investigate, and act to determine the validity of received grievance.
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The development objective of the Second Phase of Ferghana Valley Water Resources Management Project for Uzbekistan is to improve the quality of irrigation and drainage service delivery to agricultural users within the project area.The project includes the following three main components: (i) Irrigation Modernization; (ii) Support for Agricultural Modernization; and (iii) Project Management.
... See More + The first component, aims to increase water supply both from surface and groundwater sources and to reduce wastage through investments in the modernization of the water distribution system. Investments will increase the capacity to control and distribute water along the canal network. Intermediate indicators include (i) area provided with improved irrigation and drainage services; and (ii) direct project beneficiaries. this component will consist of the fooun following subcomponents: a) rehabilitation of surface irrigation system, b) rehabilitation and construction of pump stations, c) construction of wells and d) flood control and bank protection; The second component, will promote intensification and diversification of agriculture and improved water management. The Project will use a combination of direct training activities, information dissemination, technology demonstrations, experience sharing activities and interactions with other sources of information, financial and technical support.This component consists of two subcomponent, a) agricultural intensification and diversification and b) improved water management; The third component, will support strengthening the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MAWR’s) and the Project Implementation Unit’s (PIU) capacity for project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) (including, inter alia, the areas of procurement and financial management) through the provision of goods, consultant services, training, and financing of incremental operating costs. This component will also finance a Procurement Panel and an annual technical audit of civil works by the Works Verification Agent. This component will also develop a comprehensive management information and data collection and reporting system on key performance outputs and impact indicators through, inter alia, baseline surveys; participatory assessments; mid-term reviews; and final evaluations.
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The development objective of the First Phase of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project for Philippines is to reduce flood risks in flood-prone areas of Metro Manila by constructing and rehabilitating selected pumping stations and their supporting infrastructure, by improving solid waste management practices within the drainage areas located near waterways and drainage channels served by the selected pumping stations, and by relocating informal settler families that will obstruct the proper operation and maintenance of the selected pumping stations and waterways and drainage areas.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) implement solid waste management plan; (2) implement noise abatement procedures where practicable; (3) ensure use of hearing protection where required; (4) implement dust abatement and control procedures; (5) use of existing sanitary facilities at each pumping station. Sewage waste pumped from septic tank and disposed in a sewage treatment facility; and (6) education campaign in community to explain traffic risks.
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The development objective of the Industrial Pollution Management Project for Vietnam is to improve compliance with industrial wastewater treatment regulations in four of the most industrialized provinces in Vietnam.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measure are include : (i) Domestic wastewater from the operations of the workers should be collected and treated before being discharged into the septic tank to the environment; (ii) to design rainwater drainage ditches surrounding the site to prevent from contamination of impurities before discharging to the environment; (iii) solid waste during construction phase, damages building materials such as rubble, sand and gravel, dead cement, the waste external protection devices, etc and domestic waste of workers on site as protective objects, cement bags, etc.; (iv) monitoring air quality, exhaust emissions, dust, noise and ambient air quality; (v) excavated soil and material storage expanse should be covered to prevent dispersal by wind and the position of the raw materials stockpile has to be considered wind direction and the location of sensitive areas; (vi) the contractor is responsible for compliance with the relevant Vietnam legislation with respect to noise and vibration; (vii) wastewater over permissible values set by Vietnam standards/regulations must be collected in a septic tank and transported from the field by a unit licensed collection; (viii) to ensure drainage system is always maintained, no sludge and other obstructions and periodically check the condition of the drainage system; (ix) waste storage area must be covered, waterproof, weather protected and closed to the animal scavengers; (x) used oils, lubricants, cleaning materials, etc. from vehicle maintenance and machinery will be collected in the tank and removed from the field by companies in the recycling and disposal of hazardous waste approved; (xi) avoid transport during peak hours to reduce traffic congestion; (xii) provide protective clothing or protective gloves if they expose to chemicals and sludge.
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The development objective of the Second Phase of Pacific Resilience Project is to strengthen early warning systems, climate resilient investments in shoreline protection, and financial protection against natural hazards in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) removal and export of all solid and hazardous waste to permitted landfills; (ii) constrain working hours and provide adequate warning of works to affected people.; (iii) provide barriers to exclude the public from work sites; (iv) trained explosives experts will survey sites likely to contain UXO and clear any UXO for offsite disposal or destruction; (v) develop and implement strategies for minimizing sedimentation, including containment and diversion before works begin; and (vi) avoid graves and physical cultural resources in design where possible, otherwise prepare a Physical Cultural Resources (PCR) Management Plan that is informed by the affected communities in the safe, dignified and culturally appropriate methods of relocation and reinternment.
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The objective of the Metro Manila Water and Wastewater Improvement Project for Philippines is to improve wastewater services in Metro Manila. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are include: loss of land, loss of asset, loss of income, loss of crops, and loss of livelihood. 1) improvement of the water quality of the rivers draining to Laguna Lake (2) reduction of pollution loads discharged into Laguna Lake (3) improved sanitation and health conditions of communities, especially those residing near the waterways (4) revival of the downstream river ecosystem (5) improved view of the place due to landscapes and architectural configuration of the facility (6) affected squatters and other informal settlers will not be entitled to compensation for affected land but will be compensated for affected structures and other investments made on the land and relocation assistance (7) providing water in their new location promotes women’s cause as homemakers and unburdens children (8) availability of water connections lessens their burden on household chores utilizing water such as fetching water for drinking, laundry and washing dishes among other laborious activities.
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The development objective of the Burunga Wastewater Management Project for Panama are to: (a) improve access to sewerage services in selected areas of the Borrower’s province of Panama Oeste; and (b) strengthen wastewater pollution management capacity in key sector institutions of the Borrower.
... See More + The project will have three components. The first component, construction of a new sewerage system in Burunga. This Component will finance the construction of a sewerage system throughout the township of Burunga in the district of Arraijan, including carrying out of detailed construction designs and a sewerage network for wastewater. The second component, institutional strengthening for sustainable wastewater management. This Component seeks to strengthen thetechnical capacity of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) in implementing the PSP and helping manage water pollution in thePanama Bay. The third component, project management and administration will finance: (i) the costs associated with the supervision, quality control, monitoring, inspection and procurement support for the works under Component 1; and (ii) the PCU’s Project management and administration activities. The PCU’s Project administration activities will be financed by IBRD, including fiduciary management (including financial audits), procurement, reporting, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and implementation of the Project’s safeguard instruments.
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The project development objective is to support improvements to solid waste management in participating Atolls and Islands. The Objective will be achieved through the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of integrated solid waste management systems.
... See More + The project will focus on strengthening and streamlining the national solid waste managementframework, on improving regional and Island Waste Management Facilities in select Zones.Projects and Programs financed with IDA resources need to comply with World Bank OperationalPolicies. Therefore, components and related activities eligible for funding under this project will need to comply with the World Bank’s safeguard policies as well as with environmental legislation of the Government of Maldives (GOM). The project is adopting a framework approach that will include a detailed option analysis for final treatment and disposal of wastes. The purpose of the Environmental and Social Assessment and Management Framework (ESAMF) is to evaluate the project's potential environmental and social risks and impacts and provide guidelines onways of preventing and managing adverse impacts throughout project implementation. The documentoutlines a framework for environmental and social assessment and management, giving details ofpotential environmental and social risks and impacts and provides guidelines on the type of environmental and social assessment tools to be applied for various sub-project activities. This serves as the basis for the preparation of, site-specific Environmental and Social Assessments (ESAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) when specific sites and final disposal options are identified during project implementation. The ESAMF has been completed in lieu of a project environmental and social assessment as the sites and technology options have not been identified yet. The document has been made available for public consultation and comments in appropriate locations in the Maldives and in IDA’s Public Information Center in accordance with World Bank’s policy for Access to Information. The project will predominantly be working ininhabited islands that have already undergone anthropogenic modifications due to human habitation.
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The development objective of the Emergency Water Security and Efficiency Project is to improve operational performance of the Mambo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and limit pollution of downstream water sources.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are include : (i) povide for required onsite and offsite training for various WUC personnel to enable independent operation of Mambo WWTP beyond contract operation period. Training to be continuous and sustainable ensuring appropriate skills transfer for the long term; (ii) improve scum removal for both primary settling tanks, scum collection box and humus tanks; (iii) refurbishment of sludge re-circulation pump station; (iv) design, supply, installation and commissioning of new pumping station; (v) design, supply, installation and commissioning of co-generation or micro turbines for the combined production of thermal energy and electric energy; (vi) rehabilitation of chlorination and auxiliary plant; (vii) rehabilitation of old ponds, pipeline and final pump station for diversion of excessive sewage flows; (viii) construction of maturation ponds for polishing of effluent before discharge into environment; (ix) supply, installation and commissioning of additional flow meters for the various treatment process.
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The development objective of the Emergency Health and Nutrition Project for Yemen is to prevent and/or mitigate the negative effects of medical waste on human health and the environment.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are include : (i) to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the exposure of health workers, patients and the public to the risks from medical waste; (ii) storage and handling errors can cost thousands of dollars in wasted vaccine and revaccination, and create medical waste; (iii) every facility should have detailed written protocols for routine and emergency vaccine storage and handling and they should be updated annually; (iv) health care providers and personnel may be exposed to general infections, blood-borne pathogens, and other potential infectious materials (OPIM) during care and treatment, as well as during collection, handling, treatment, and disposal of health care waste; (v) use safer needle devices and needleless devices to decrease needle stick or other sharps exposures; (vi) waste should be collected daily at the same time (or as frequently as required) and transported to the designated central storage/treatment site; (vii) establish procedures and mechanisms to provide for separate collection of urine, feces, blood, vomits, and other wastes from patients treated with genotoxic drugs. Such wastes are hazardous and should be treated accordingly; (viii) bulk liquids to be transported off-site shall, in addition to the above requirements, be placed in rigid containers; (ix) reuse of equipment following sterilization and disinfection (e.g. sharps containers).
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This report assesses the performance of three projects and ratings for each are as follows: (i) the Cartagena Water Supply, Sewerage, and Environmental Management Project (the Cartagena Project) – outcome was satisfactory, risk to development outcome, low, Bank performance was satisfactory, as well as Borrower performance; (ii) the Water Sector Reform Assistance Project (WSRAP) – outcome was moderately unsatisfactory, risk to development outcome was substantial, Bank and Borrower performance were both moderately unsatisfactory; and (iii) the Water and Sanitation Sector Support Project (WSSSP) – outcome was moderately unsatisfactory, risk to development outcome, substantial, and Bank and Borrower performance were both moderately unsatisfactory.
... See More + Key lessons include: (i) Consolidation of smaller WSS operations servicing poorer neighborhoods can foster economies of scale and cross-subsidization in achieving financial sustainability at the aggregate level; (ii) Small municipalities with limited service coverage require large capital investments, and because of their lack of financial autonomy, government subsidies would be required until full cost recovery is achieved; (iii) It is crucial to phase and/or sequence project activities to ensure achievement of the objectives of utility operators; (iv) Management capacity of the utility can be strengthened by contracting a competent operator; and (v) A carefully designed M&E system and comprehensive planning are essential for success.
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Project Performance Assessment Report 111404 DEC 29, 2016
Ratings for the Zambia: Water Sector Performance Improvement Project were as follows: outcome was moderately unsatisfactory, risk to development outcome was high, World Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately unsatisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned include: (i) Maintaining the financial viability of a service provider requires strategies to deal with exogenous factors in addition to securing technical and commercial efficiency of operations; (ii) Sustainable provision of water supply services in the face of growing population and demand requires active coordination between the authorities responsible for longterm water resource planning, and service providers; and (iii) Alternative approaches need to be actively explored and adopted for urban and rural sanitation, especially when conventional sewerage may not be financially feasible.
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Project Performance Assessment Report 111134 DEC 19, 2016
The development objective of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program in Liberia is to complete key construction works at Mesurado Pier and Robertsport landing site.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures included : (i) during the construction of the jetties and fish landing sites, there will be hindrances and nuisances and temporary disruptions and short term impacts resulting from the activities on the sites; (ii) management of the infrastructures and services; storage and handling of products, petroleum or others, repair and maintenance of small boats and artisanal canoes; sewage disposal; disposal of the solid wastes; public access; fisheries management; (iii) construction works have the potential to cause hindrances and nuisances and temporary disruptions of local activities on the sites, as well as on the water body within the port basin; (iv) ensure that erosion mitigation measures are in place before site clearance work begins; (v) storage facilities should have impervious surface, bund and secondary containment system to prevent ground water resources; (vi) utilize and properly maintain silencers or mufflers that reduce vibration on construction equipment; (vii) dust suppression by regularly spraying water on dusty roads, especially roads passing through community areas that are used by project vehicles and equipment; (viii) ensure workers dealing with hazardous substances are adequately informed about the risks, trained in handling those materials, and trained in first aid measures to be taken in the case of an accident; (ix) minimize waste water production by recycling water where possible; (x) off-cuts and wastes should be recovered and taken to the by-product facility in time to prevent product deterioration; (xi) use of integrated smoking units with incineration and heat recovery; (xii) clean the kiln exhaust using filters, incinerators, and / or wet scrubbers;
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Every year China produces 840 million tons of livestock manure which is a key source of water pollution; in addition, 690 million tons of collectable crop residues are burned for fuel or open fields which combined with coal burning used by rural households for cooking and heating causing severe indoor and outdoor air pollution.China’s central areas –the Hebei Province included –present very serious conditions.The project supports the strengthening of China’s biogas program by building six state-of-the-art biogas facilities to serve as demonstration for efficiently convert agricultural waste (manure and crop residues) into biogas.
... See More + After supplying the biogas to rural households, the remaining biogas will be upgraded to vehicle quality and used for public transportation.
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The project aims to assist selected districts in Ningbo municipality to increase the volume and proportion of municipal solid waste recycled with processes for waste separation at source and recycling.
... See More + The project supports development of capacity for system management and outreach activities, such as community mobilization, education, awareness-raising to encourage waste separation, programs for restaurants to install and operate oil-water separators, and regulations for solid waste separation and pricing.
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The development objectives of Northern Tunis Wastewater Project for Tunisia were: to (a) provide an environmentally safe disposal system for the treated wastewater which will not be reused in agriculture in the North of Tunis, and (b) increase the quantity and quality of treated wastewater made available to farmers to encourage its reuse in agriculture in the Borj Touil area.
... See More + The additional financing (AF) of eighteen million US dollars, would help finance the cost overrun associated with the construction of a six kilometer long submarine outfall, a critical component of the transfer system to provide an environmentally safe disposal system for the treated wastewater in the North of Tunis. This restructuring of the project will to: (i) simplify the Project Development Objectives (PDO) and update the Results Framework; (ii) revise the project description of activities; (iii) update financial covenants; (iv) reallocate the proceeds of the Loan; and (v) extend the closing date of the original Loan by thirty months, to December 31, 2019.
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