The World Bank Chad: Mainstreaming the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Identification / Concept Stage (ISDS) Public Disclosure Copy Concept Stage | Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 22-Oct-2018 | Report No: ISDSC25387 Oct 22, 2018 Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Chad: Mainstreaming the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Project ID Project Name Environmental Category Country Chad: Mainstreaming the P168666 Extractive Industries C - Not Required (C) Chad Transparency Initiative Team Leader(s) Estimated Date of Approval Managing Unit Financing Instrument Investment Project Silvana Tordo GEEXI Financing Public Disclosure Copy PROJECT FINANCING DATA (US$, Millions) SUMMARY -NewFin1 Total Project Cost 0.35 Total Financing 0.35 Financing Gap 0.00 DETAILS -NewFinEnh1 Non-World Bank Group Financing Trust Funds 0.35 Extractives Global Programmatic Support 0.35 B. Project Development Objective(s) The project's development objective is to contribute to the implementation of the 2016 EITI standards and the mainstreaming of EITI reporting. C. Project Description The proposed project will finance the following activities: 1. Develop the procedures and infrastructure for contract and information disclosure (US$50,000). The project will support the National Secretariat to: (i) implement the Government disclosure policy, and document deviations in practice including their bases (compile an Excel file, including annexes and amendments to contracts); (ii) ensure that the EITI Chad website provides documents in searchable pdf, with easily identifiable connection to license/contract areas. Oct 22, 2018 Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Chad: Mainstreaming the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative 2. Strengthen the communication and dissemination effectiveness of the EITI national secretariat (US$90,000). The project will finance: (i) the preparation of stakeholders mapping to identify constituencies, focusing on civil society; (ii) the identification of effective communication channels and strategies; (iii) the effective dissemination of the 2016 EITI report; and (iv) the identification and use of communication effectiveness indicators. 3. Strengthen the national secretariat's administrative processes and internal controls (US$210,000). The project will finance (i) the implementation, and to the extent possible, the automation of internal administrative processes and procedures; (ii) the development and implementation of a monitoring and results framework, to accompany the planned decrease in administrative cost (currently 70 percent of total cost) and increase in activity implementation ratio (currently 47 percent of total cost). 4. Mainstream the collection and reporting of government extractive revenue for EITI purposes (US$50,000). The project will finance a scoping study to identify efficient institutional arrangements Public Disclosure Copy for the collection and reporting of government revenue under EITI, and the extent of possible automation in the production of information and supporting documentation. The findings will inform the design of reporting templates, to be implemented as part of the information systems upgrade (Customs' ASYCUDA, the Tax Department's SIGTAS, and the national oil company's SIG) supported by the Domestic Resource Mobilization and Management project. 5. Project management (US$20,000). Financial management and procurement for this grant will be carried out by ST-PAMFIP an existing and functioning Project Implementation Unit (PIU) on behalf of the EITI National Permanent Secretariat. The project will cover additional administrative costs to be incurred by the PIU to undertake these activities, including project audits. Project activities may be adjusted during implementation if necessary to reflect new priorities that might arise from the EITI independent validation process, expected to be completed in October 2018. SAFEGUARDS D. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) The project is identified under Safeguards Category C, implying that the environmental and social impacts are not anticipated. The grant will not finance studies or assessments linked to potential mineral extraction, and none of the project activities have direct or indirect impact on the environment. Most project activities are expected to be located in N'Djamena, and are not anticipated to trigger any World Bank safeguard policy. Awareness campaigns may be rolled out across the country. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies Oct 22, 2018 Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Chad: Mainstreaming the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Ministry of Environment have a long history of monitoring and enforcing environmental and social performance of operators in the extractive industries. Notwithstanding, high staff turn-over and limited resources mean that capacities at both ministries are moderate. On the other hand, the EITI Permanent National Secretariat has considerable experience in the area of public consultation, social inclusion and outreach developed over the past 11 years of participation in the EITI process. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Bougadare Kone, Environmental Specialist Mahamadou Ahmadou Maiga, Social Specialist Public Disclosure Copy G. Policies that might apply Safeguard Policies Triggered by the Project Triggered? Explanation (Optional) This policy is not triggered because the project will finance technical assistance focused on strengthening governance and transparency processes associated with the Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 No implementation of EITI. No physical investment, or activity that would result in environmental impacts will be financed by the project. This policy is not triggered as project Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No activities are not expected to have any impacts on natural habitats. This policy is not triggered as project Forests OP/BP 4.36 No activities are not expected to have any impacts on or infringe into designated forests. This policy is not triggered as the project Pest Management OP 4.09 No will not finance the procurement or use of pesticides. This policy is not triggered as project Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No activities are not expected to have any impact on physical cultural resources. This policy is not triggered given that Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No project activities are not expected to cause any impacts on indigenous peoples. Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 No This policy is not triggered given that Oct 22, 2018 Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Chad: Mainstreaming the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative project activities are not expected to cause any physical or economic displacement, nor any restriction in access to natural resources. This policy is not triggered given the project is not financing any dam construction or Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No rehabilitation nor any activities that rely on the operations of existing dams. This policy is not triggered given the project is not financing any activities in Projects on International Waterways OP/BP 7.50 No international waterways as defined by the policy. This policy is not triggered given the project Public Disclosure Copy Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No is not financing any activities in disputed areas as defined by the policy. H. Safeguard Preparation Plan Appraisal stage ISDS required? No APPROVALS Team Leader(s): Silvana Tordo Approved By Safeguards Advisor: Hanneke Van Tilburg 24-Sep-2018 Practice Manager/Manager: Christopher Gilbert Sheldon 02-Oct-2018 1Reminder: The Bank's Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) by the Bank and (ii) in country by the Borrower/Recipient, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Oct 22, 2018 Page 5 of 5