Somalia: Shock-Responsive Social Safety Net Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs PROJECT: SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) June 30, 2019 1|Page Somalia: Shock-Responsive Social Safety Net Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Federal Government of Somalia is planning to implement the Somalia Shock-Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs (MoLSA), the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and regional governments, through a steering committee to ensure effective consultation and collaboration. MoLSA will also sign service contracts with the World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) who will support the implementation of the Project. The International Development Association (hereinafter the Association) has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. The Federal Government of Somalia will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. In particular, this ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in the Stakeholder Engagement Plan developed for this Project, and the Social Management Plan and Labor Management Procedures to be developed for the Project. 4. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as their timing. The Federal Government of Somalia is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by other Ministries referenced in 1 above, regional governments or by contractors. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Association by the Federal Government of Somalia, through MoLSA, as required by this ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement. The Association will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Association and the Federal Government of Somalia, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, the MoLSA will agree to the changes with the Association and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Association and MoLSA. MoLSA will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Federal Government of Somalia, through MoLSA, shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts. 2|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed ESCP Monitoring and Reporting A REGULAR REPORTING: Quarterly (every 3 months) I MoLSA Throughout Project Prepare and submit regular monitoring reports on the reports submitted to the implementation environmental, social, health and safety performance of the Association throughout Project Project, including, inter alia, implementation of the ESCP, and any implementation. The cost of E&S documentation prepared or to be prepared and monitoring and implemented under the ESCP, in form and substance acceptable Mid-term and completion reports reporting will be to the Association. will also be required at times incorporated the determined during project overall Project implementation. management costs B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Any incident or accident shall be MoLSA, Throughout Project Promptly notify within 24 hours any incident or accident related notified to the Association within UNICEF, implementation to the Project or that has an impact on it, and that has or could 24 hours after taking note of the WFP have a significant adverse effect on the environment, the affected incident or accident. communities, the public, or the workers included, for example, Funding from Project accidents that could result in death or serious injury, cases of Budget gender based violence or violence against minors, injuries, falls, vehicle accidents and electrocution. Provide sufficient details regarding the incident or accident, and indicate immediate measures taken to address it and include any information provided by any contractor or supervising engineer. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: PIU, including a qualified Social MoLSA, Within the specified A Project implementation unit (PIU) will be set up at MoLSA, Specialist, established one (1) UNICEF, timeframe and 3|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed including at least one Social Specialist, and thereafter maintained week after the Effective Date, and WFP throughout Project throughout Project implementation. thereafter maintained throughout implementation. Project implementation. Funding from Project MoLSA will sign service contracts acceptable to the Association budget. with WFP and UNICEF to support the implementation of Parts 1 and 2 respectively. Both UNICEF and WFP will be required to employ qualified social specialists with experience managing and reporting on E&S risks. 1.2 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: The preparation of a SMP, MoLSA Within the specified Develop and implement a Social Management Plan (SMP) to acceptable to the Association WFP timeframe and assess and manage the social risks for the Project, which will prepared, is a condition of UNICEF maintained include, inter alia, measures for the proper management of cash disbursement of Component 1 throughout Project transfers, measures to prevent and respond to gender-based under the legal agreement. The cost of implementation violence, security risks, and a clear delineation of the roles and implementing the responsibilities of MoLSA, WFP and UNICEF, and other entities SMP will be involved in Project implementation. Annual review and update of the incorporated the SMP or as required by significant overall Project MoLSA, WFP and UNICEF will be required to review and update changes in operating conditions. management costs. the SMP annually (or as otherwise required) throughout Project implementation. 1.3 PARTNERSHIP WITH WFP AND UNICEF: Development of procedures: to be MoLSA, The service contracts with WFP and UNICEF will incorporate all completed by date of signing UNICEF, the relevant aspects of this ESCP, to ensure the implementing service contracts. WFP partners, including partners engaged directly by WFP and UNICEF (e.g. Standard Chartered Bank (Amal Bank), local NGOs) are SMP will include a committed to carry out the Project in accordance with the budget for 4|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed Environmental and Social Standards. These contracts will be Maintain the service contracts implementation monitored and enforced by MoLSA, as appropriate. WFP and throughout Project UNICEF will make use of the United Nations security apparatus implementation and existing systems for managing cash transfers and capacity building in Somalia to manage their operations under this Project, which will be described, as appropriate, in the SMP to be developed under action 1.2 above. 1.4 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: All relevant permits, consents and MoLSA, Securing permits as Though none are anticipated, the project will obtain and authorizations: before UNICEF, indicated and thereafter comply with any permits, consents and authorizations commencement of related Project WFP compliance with the that are required for the Project from relevant national activities. permits throughout authorities. Project implementation. 1.5 THIRD PARTY MONITORING: Prior to the first reporting period. MoLSA Prior to the first Third parties will be engaged by MoLSA and complemented by reporting period to field-based community monitors to support Project monitoring. be maintained throughout Project implementation. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: LMP, acceptable to the MoLSA Within the specified Develop and implement written Labor Management Procedures Association, to be prepared prior UNICEF timeframe and (LMP). to disbursement of cash transfers WFP maintained under comp. 1. throughout Project LMP thereafter implemented implementation throughout Project implementation. 5|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: Grievance mechanism for workers MoLSA Throughout Project The Project will establish and operate a grievance mechanism for maintained throughout Project UNICEF implementation. workers as described in the LMP. implementation. WFP 2.3 OHS MEASURES: Same timeframe as action 2.1 MoLSA Same as action 2.1. Prepare and implement appropriate occupational health and UNICEF safety measures (OHS), including any emergency preparedness WFP and response measures necessary, in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Labor Management Procedures. As the Project is adopting WFP and UNICEF systems and procedures for Parts 1 and 2 respectively, the LMP will reference any existing and applicable occupational health and safety (OHS) measures of these institutions as well. 2.4 PROJECT WORKERS TRAINING: LMP to include training plan. MoLSA Throughout Project Project workers will receive training on humanitarian protection UNICEF implementation. policies on discriminated and marginalized groups, gender-based Training conducted throughout WFP violence, operational health and safety, emergency response Project implementation. procedures and personal security. Training for Project workers and contractors will be determined and overseen by the implementing agencies. On Part 1, NGOs will receive training on the use of Food Security Cluster guidelines for community consultations. ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 6|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 3.1 MANAGEMENT OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: September 1, 2019 MoLSA Within the specified Ensure that any e-waste generated by the Project is segregated UNICEF timeframe and from other forms of waste and is taken to licensed refurbishers, WFP throughout Project collection centers or recyclers. Where applicable, procurement implementation procedures will integrate the degree of potential for refurbishment into the selection process for procurement of computers. Details to guide this will be included in the Project Operations Manual. ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 GBV AND SEA RISKS: SMP to include GBV Action plan MoLSA Within the specified Develop and implement measures and actions to assess and prior to disbursement of cash UNICEF timeframe and manage the risks of gender-based violence (GBV), including, inter transfers under component 1. WFP throughout Project alia, around the receipt of cash transfers by women and children implementation (particularly at payment points) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) risks linked to registration or release of funds. These GBV Action Plan implemented measures will be documented in a GBV action plan to be included throughout Project as part of the SMP to be developed under action 1.2.The plan will implementation. also include provisions related to reporting and response, including procedures for reporting through GBV-sensitive GRM systems and codes of conduct, outlining expectations for behavior and sanctions for breach for all contractors hired under the Project, including partners making payments and their hired security actors. 4.3 SECURITY PERSONNEL. Throughout Project MoLSA Throughout Project WFP and UNICEF have existing mechanisms to assess the risks implementation. WFP implementation. and manage security personnel, including adoption of codes of UNICEF 7|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 SOMALIA SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SAFETY NET FOR HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN June 30, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed conduct, training on humanitarian protection, GBV and SEA. Standard Chartered These mechanisms will be described in the Social Management Bank (Amal Bank) Plan to be developed under action 1.2 above Timeframe for preparation of the Local NGOs LMP indicated in action 2.1 above. Under Component 1, implementing partners (Standard Bank subsidiary Amal Bank and locally recruited NGOs) will be responsible for their own security. The LMP will include provision for a Code of Conduct governing all security personnel hired to protect this Project. 4.4 TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY: Throughout Project MoLSA Throughout Project Under Part 1, WFP systems include mechanisms for community implementation. WFP implementation. engagement and training as required for the Project to be undertaken by local NGOs hired for the purpose. ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT This standard is not relevant for the Project. ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES This standard is not relevant for the Project. ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES This standard is not relevant for the Project. ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE This standard is not relevant for the Project. ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES This standard is not relevant for the Project. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN (SEP) PREPARATION AND SEP already prepared. MoLSA, 8|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 IMPLEMENTATION: UNICEF, Within the specified Develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), in Community consultations will be WFP timeframe and a manner acceptable to the Association, to ensure engagement undertaken prior to disbursement maintained with the Project-affected communities and other stakeholders of cash transfers under throughout Project throughout Project implementation. component 1 and will continue implementation through implementation. The SEP will be amended, updated and redisclosed as needed The SEP will be updated once the during Project implementation. SMP is completed to reflect any additional requirements, and will be implemented throughout Project implementation. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: GM to be established prior to Establish, maintain and operate a grievance mechanism (GM) to commencement of Project MoLSA Within the specified ensure reception and timely response to any complaints made activities and will be maintained UNICEF timeframe and about the Project (including those from members of the and operated throughout Project WFP throughout Project communities, and other stakeholders), as described in the SEP. implementation. implementation. Capacity Support Specify Training to be provided Specify Targeted Groups and Timeframe for Delivery Specify Training Completed The following training is required. PIUs:  Environmental and Social Awareness training in the ESF Prior to commencement of relevant Project activities. None  E&S focal points will require training on their obligations under the SMP and reporting. Maintained throughout Project implementation as required NGOs contracted to WFP:  Stakeholder mapping and engagement  Obligations under the Social Management Plan  Obligations for reporting incidents to the client  Labor management procedures  Gender Based Violence awareness and accountability training  Emergency preparedness and response 9|Page