The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary Appraisal Stage (ESRS Appraisal Stage) Public Disclosure Date Prepared/Updated: 09/13/2019 | Report No: ESRSA00257 Sep 13, 2019 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country Region Project ID Parent Project ID (if any) Nigeria AFRICA P169405 Project Name Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) Practice Area (Lead) Financing Instrument Estimated Appraisal Date Estimated Board Date Governance Investment Project 9/17/2019 11/26/2019 Financing Borrower(s) Implementing Agency(ies) Federal Ministry of National University Finance Commission, Bureau of Public Procurement, Minstry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Public Disclosure Social Development Proposed Development Objective(s) The objective of the project is to develop sustainable capacity in managing procurement, environment and social standards in the public and private sectors Financing (in USD Million) Amount Total Project Cost 80.00 B. Is the project being prepared in a Situation of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints, as per Bank IPF Policy, para. 12? No C. Summary Description of Proposed Project [including overview of Country, Sectoral & Institutional Contexts and Relationship to CPF] The project is to develop and initiate implementation of a sustainable capacity in the management of procurement, environmental and social standards in the public and private sectors. Secondary objectives include to: (a) achieve value for money, efficiency and effectiveness in public expenditure and private sector resources; (b) reduce youth Sep 13, 2019 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) unemployment; (c) promote gender equality; and (d) apply digital technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement, environmental and social system D. Environmental and Social Overview D.1. Project location(s) and salient characteristics relevant to the ES assessment [geographic, environmental, social] The project will provide Technical Assistance to BPP , Ministries of Environment, Women Affairs, Works and Housing and Labor and employment to build their capacity for strategic planning, monitoring of Procurement, Environment and Social (PES) practices and certification and will finance at least six Centers of Excellence (to be selected among Federal Universities using competitive process) with the main purpose of conducting training in higher education at various levels from Short Courses to master’s degree across 5 Tracks. D. 2. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity The borrower has acceptable Legal and Institutional Frameworks in the country to ensure compliance on environmental issues. When it comes to social issues there is no single point ministry dealing with social impacts and risk management in Nigeria. The provisions of the new World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) that relate to social aspects such as labor, protection of vulnerable groups, social inclusion, community health & safety and land and livelihoods are under the purview of different ministries or department and agencies (MDAs) such as Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development, Department of Lands, Ministry of Labor etc. Typically, these Ministries/Departments MDAs do not have policies and regulatory provisions that address the ESF requirements holistically. Therefore, the current capacity for enforcement and implementation of the social standards of the ESF within the MDAs is considered low and will be enhanced through the project. For the implementation of social and environmental standards, the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs & Social Development will coordinate the Public Disclosure Technical Working Group on social development standards which will include Department of lands (in the Ministry of Works and Housing) and the Ministry of Power, Works & Housing and Ministry of Labor & Employment, respectively. For environmental standards, the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) in Nigeria is responsible for setting policy guidelines on environmental issues and ensuring compliance with national environmental standards. The Environmental Assessment (EA) department charged with the responsibility of implementing the Nigerian EIA Act No. 86 of 1992 will coordinate other relevant agencies such and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and National Oil Spill Detection , Response Agency (NOSDRA), and other relevant ministries, agencies and departments. II. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (ES) RISKS AND IMPACTS A. Environmental and Social Risk Classification (ESRC) Moderate Environmental Risk Rating Moderate The Environmental risks are expected to be moderate, because major construction of civil works or infrastructure or buildings are not envisaged. The allocation of funding to SPESSCEs will be based on funding needs of each center. Each center’s funds will be distributed across a set of disbursement-linked indicators/results (DLIs/DLRs). Social Risk Rating Moderate Sep 13, 2019 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) On assessment of the social risks of this project, the project is classified as moderate. This is because there are no expected civil works or infrastructure building that may attract labor influx, give rise to labor risks or need acquisition of lands or affect livelihoods. The expected environmental and social impacts of the project will be generally positive by enhancing quantity, quality and relevance of procurement and Environmental and social skills development in Nigeria B. Environment and Social Standards (ESSs) that Apply to the Activities Being Considered B.1. General Assessment ESS1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Overview of the relevance of the Standard for the Project: The expected environmental and social impacts of the project will be generally positive by enhancing quantity, quality and relevance of PES skills development in Nigeria. Following the selection of the participating institutions (under Component 2), participating institutions and locations selected after appraisal will prepare, review and disclose an ESMP before commencement of project activities for each eligible investment. Environmental risks are expected to be moderate and their mitigation will be guided by national and local laws and procedures and the requirements under ESS1. A few social risks and impacts are anticipated by this project and will be managed as follows: GBV Management and Mitigation Public Disclosure The project will establish clear, safe, accessible procedures to report GBV and determine information sharing agreements that could be communicated to the project GRM: given the prevailing power imbalances between males and females, as well as between students and teachers/employers, and the normalization and stigma around violence, reporting bears high costs. Enabling various channels that consider the barriers that survivors face (i.e.: disability, illiteracy, lack of voice and participation) can help them feel safe to report. During implementation, the project will identify and designate at least one counselor or focal point who can be a first point of contact for students experiencing sexual harassment. This will ensure that students can be provided confidential support and tools to help themselves without any negative repercussions. In case beneficiaries wish to escalate some complaints, the project GRM will include protocols specific to GBV complaints that would allow for confidential reporting and can connect survivors to women organizations (preferably specialized in GBV) or groups who can refer them to support services. Provisions to escalate these issues through the GRM will be integrated so that State and Federal Project Implementing Entities can respond in real time. Finally, the borrower will develop a costed GBV Action plan as part of the project Implementation Manual. The plan will detail how the participating universities and other partners that are part of the project will put in place the necessary protocols and mechanisms to address the GBV risks; and, address any GBV incidents that may arise. The plan will be reviewed bi-annually and updated annually by the respective project implementing entities. The project footprint is envisaged to be relatively small and short term. No workers camp will be established. Both skilled and unskilled laborers are expected to be sourced from local and surrounding communities. The likely labor risk may include health and safety of workers during potential renovation work on some of the classrooms of the Centers of Excellence and general labor working conditions in the PIU, and protection of female workers. A Labor Sep 13, 2019 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) Management Procedure (LMP) has been integrated as a chapter in the ESMF. The LMP will be updated as required in the Project Implementation Manual. Stakeholder Engagement The project will ensure early, continuous and inclusive (including vulnerable/disadvantaged groups) stakeholder engagement which will be documented in a SEP (see ESS10 below). Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) A locally based project-wide GRM proportionate to the potential risks and impacts of the project, will be established. In addition, a GRM specifically for direct and contracted workers will be provided. The GRM will be designed at an early stage and will be established by project effectiveness. Areas where reliance on the Borrower’s environmental and Social Framework may be considered: The operation will not use the Borrower’s Framework in the assessment, development and implementation of sub projects. The project will comply with relevant national legal requirements. ESS10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure A Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) has been prepared by the borrower and consulted upon in country. and disclosed before Board approval. The plan addresses specific risks identified by stakeholders, including the exclusion Public Disclosure of certain beneficiaries Organized Private Sectors, Universities, vulnerable/disadvantaged groups etc. and it will be updated as and when necessary. The objective is to establish a systematic approach for stakeholder engagement, maintain a constructive relationship with them, considering stakeholders’ views, promote and provide means for effective and inclusive engagement with project-affected parties throughout the project life-cycle, and ensure that appropriate project information is disclosed to stakeholders in a timely, understandable, accessible and appropriate manner. The project will set up a project-specific Grievance Redress and Feedback Mechanism for people to report concerns or complaints, if they feel unfairly treated or are affected by any of the sub-projects. The SEP is a living document and will be reviewed during implementation. Major revisions to the SEP during implementation will be publicly disclosed. B.2. Specific Risks and Impacts A brief description of the potential environmental and social risks and impacts relevant to the Project. ESS2 Labor and Working Conditions The PIUs, at minimum, will include all project workers (direct, contracted, primary supply workers and community workers) and will need to meet requirements for: terms and conditions of employment; non-discrimination and equal opportunity; worker’s organizations; child labor; forced labor; a grievance mechanism; and, occupational health and safety plans. Stakeholders and beneficiaries working in connection with the project full-time or part-time will remain Sep 13, 2019 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) subject to the terms and conditions of their existing public sector employment or agreement, unless there has been an effective legal transfer of their employment or engagement in the project. The project has included labor management procedure as part of the ESMF and . The contractor will be required update and comply with these requirements during project implementationand ensure non-discrimination and promote gender sensitivity in the recruitment process of consultants or specialized workers needed during the implementation of identified sub-projects, including sensitization related to the availability of worker’s Grievance Mechanism (GM) and to abide by the code of conduct to prevent and address potential harassment, child labor, gender or GBV/SEA issues during the implementation of the activities financed under this project. The project will also include an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures or plans and a Grievance Redress Mechanism for labor disputes. ESS3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management The project will not finance activities that may generate pollution. The project is not expected to generate large waste. However, the waste that would be generated from rehabilitation of existing buildings will follow the protocol of reduce, reuse and recycle. In addition, project will encourage and promote energy efficiency, pollution prevention and management including the use of energy saving and efficient bulbs, and biodegradable materials where applicable. Public Disclosure ESS4 Community Health and Safety This ESS is relevant as minor civil works may result requring presence of workers and potential impacts of sexual and workplace harassment. The project will include a specific project related GBV risks assessment and a GBV mitigation and response plan will be incorporated into the ESMF . The borrower will alse develop a more detailed GBV Action plan during the implementation phase. ESS5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement The project is not financing activities that involve land acquisition, restrictions on land use, or involuntary resettlement. ESS6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources Not relevant at this stage, as the project does not involve biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources. ESS7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities Sep 13, 2019 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) There are no Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities in the project area. ESS8 Cultural Heritage Not relevant at this stage, as the project will not finance activities that will affect cultural heritage. ESS9 Financial Intermediaries This project is not an FI operation. B.3 Other Relevant Project Risks No other relevant project risks C. Legal Operational Policies that Apply OP 7.50 Projects on International Waterways No OP 7.60 Projects in Disputed Areas No Public Disclosure III. BORROWER’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) DELIVERABLES against MEASURES AND ACTIONs IDENTIFIED TIMELINE ESS 1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Establish and maintain throughout project implementation an organizational structure with qualified staff to support management of E&S risks in sufficient numbers including at least one Environmental 07/2020 Specialist, one Social Specialist in the Project Implementation Agency (PIU). Maintain the organizational structure as necessary throughout Project implementation period. i. Environmental and Social Management Framework ; ii. Labor Management Procedure (this is included in the ESMF); 09/2019 iii. Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) including Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM); Environmental and Social Management Plan 07/2020 The implementing entities to develop a project implementation manual with the environmental and social standards’ section describing in detail: • The role of E&S specialist in preparing the environmental and social standard’s sections to be 07/2020 included in the ToRs, tender documents and works contracts, • The minimum environmental and social clauses to be included in the ToRs and tender documents Sep 13, 2019 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) (including codes of conduct, coordination, reporting and monitoring, and grievance redress mechanisms), The implementing entities will develop and implement a health and safety environmental plan in line with environmental legislation and World Bank requirements. • Report on the project’s compliance to Environmental legislation and World Bank requirements. 07/2020 • Update the existing environmental, social, health and safety monitoring and reporting mechanisms to align with project’s ESMF/ESMP. Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP and the E&S documents required under this ESCP into the 07/2020 procurement documents with contractors. •The project footprint is envisaged to be relatively small and short term. No workers camp will be established. Both skilled and unskilled laborers are expected to be sourced from local and surrounding communities. The likely labor risk may include health and safety of workers during the minor repair or 09/2019 renovation of buildings housing the Centers of Excellence, general labor working conditions, and protection of female workers. A LMP has been included as a chapter in the ESMF. ESS 10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure Prepare, consult, adopt and disclose SEP, and continuously update 09/2019 SEP updated, cleared and incorporated into the project’s management system, adequate staffing and Public Disclosure 07/2020 budget will be allocated for the implementation of the SEP. Grievance Mechanism developed and integrated as per the disclosed SEP 09/2019 Implement GRM and update as may be required 07/2020 ESS 2 Labor and Working Conditions Update LMP as required in the Project Implementation Manual 09/2020 The LMP will be updated as required in the Project Implementation Manual 07/2020 Develop, maintain and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers as described in the LMP. 07/2020 Implement worker GRM throughout project implementation. 07/2020 Develop and implement occupational, health and safety (OHS) plan. 07/2020 Implement OHS measures throughout Project implementation 07/2020 Implement training of Project Workers designed to increase awareness of social and environmental 07/2020 risks, code of conduct and mitigation measures. Sep 13, 2019 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) ESS 3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management ESS 4 Community Health and Safety Develop institutional codes of conduct for teachers and administrative enforcement mechanisms that, among other elements, prohibit sexual harassment, sexual contact with students, or other abuses of 07/2020 students/trainees Establish clear, safe, accessible procedures to report GBV and determine information sharing agreements on the necessary information to be communicated to project GRM. 07/2020 Designate at least one counselor or focal point who can be a first point of contact for students experiencing sexual harassment. In case beneficiaries wish to escalate some complaints, the project 07/2020 GRM will include protocols specific to GBV Borrower will develop a costed GBV Action plan as part of the of the project Implementation Manual. The plan will be reviewed bi-annually and updated annually by the respective project implementing 07/2020 entities. ESS 5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement Public Disclosure ESS 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources ESS 7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities ESS 8 Cultural Heritage ESS 9 Financial Intermediaries B.3. Reliance on Borrower’s policy, legal and institutional framework, relevant to the Project risks and impacts Is this project being prepared for use of Borrower Framework? No Areas where “Use of Borrower Framework” is being considered: Sep 13, 2019 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) NIL IV. CONTACT POINTS World Bank Contact: Amos Abu Title: Senior Environmental Specialist Telephone No: 5359+242 / 2 Email: aabu@worldbank.org Contact: Bayo Awosemusi Title: Lead Procurement Specialist Telephone No: 5359+201 Email: bawosemusi@worldbank.org Borrower/Client/Recipient Borrower: Federal Ministry of Finance Implementing Agency(ies) Implementing Agency: National University Commission Public Disclosure Implementing Agency: Bureau of Public Procurement Implementing Agency: Minstry of Environment Implementing Agency: Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development V. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Telephone: (202) 473-1000 Web: http://www.worldbank.org/projects VI. APPROVAL Task Team Leader(s): Amos Abu, Bayo Awosemusi Practice Manager (ENR/Social) Abdelaziz Lagnaoui Cleared on 06-Sep-2019 at 18:03:58 EDT Sep 13, 2019 Page 10 of 10