REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDANPublic Disclosure Authorized

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

SECURITY (MAFS)

SAFETY NET AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT (SNSDP)

Environmental and Social Management Plan for

Public Works Activities in Juba

February 2018

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Executive Summary

A total of 38 subprojects located in 15 quarter councils have been screened in a participatory

manner. The methods and tools used included: (i) checklist for Environmental and Social

Screening,; (ii) review of various reports from Action Africa Help International (AAH) and

the Project Implementation Unit (PIU); (iii) the Environmental and Social Management

Framework (ESMF); (iv) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs); (v) Key Informant Interviews

(KII); (vi) direct deduction from observations made during field visits by staff at PIU; and

(vii) geo-referencing of all subproject sites using the Geographic Positioning System (GPS).

The community embraces the project activities as evidenced from beneficiary enrollment

which is partly attributed to the level of vulnerability in the community. In addition, there

was overwhelming support from the local leadership, many of whom provide project

oversight function on behalf of government and the communities.

Generally, most of the project area is characterized by sandy loam soils with clay loam soils

found in areas such as Gudele. The soils are highly erodible and the topography is composed

of gently sloping hills separated by U-shaped valleys criss-crossed with both permanent and

seasonal streams which occasionally flood during the rainy seasons because of the areas high

water table. The climate is typical of the dry tropics and temperatures are high during the dry

seasons but drop significantly in wet seasons.

There is generally poor investment in waste management by the government exacerbated by

limited sensitization of the community on waste disposal and minimization which has

translated into littering of all over the project area. The major likely environmental and social

impacts include soil erosion which is anticipated from clearing road reserves and widening of

roads within the project area. Others impacts include occupational safety and health risk of

the beneficiaries such as accidents and injuries associated with the use of sharp tools.

Communicable diseases such as TB, cholera, typhoid, HIV/AIDS and pneumonia associated

with clustering of people in one area may gain impetus during implementation. In addition,

project beneficiaries face the challenge of tetanus attack if they have open wounds

considering the activities involved. Project activities have also the potential of causing social

upheavals, hence disrupting the area existential social order triggered by quarrels, rumor

mongering, sexual advances, alcoholism and fights among the beneficiaries. However, most

of the anticipated impacts are localized and manageable at community level but failure of

which can translate into cumulative effects with long term residual impacts.

A number of mitigation measures have been proposed in order to prevent/ minimize or avoid

the anticipated impacts. These include: use of scour checks to minimize soil erosion;

composting of organic wastes for use as soil amendments in home gardens; use of Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) during project activities; limiting soil exposure to agents of

erosion; promotion of reduction and reuse of plastics waste; as well as sensitization of the

project beneficiaries on sound environment management. All of this is coupled with

strengthening of: grievance redress mechanism (GRM) formats for a monitoring plan; site

inspection reports; grievance registers; and forms for referral of grievances all agreed to with

major stakeholders are included in this report. This is further augmented by availability of

education materials to sensitize the beneficiaries and leaders on environmental and social

cross cutting issues associated with project operation. The cost of implementing this ESMP is

estimated at USD 13,000, exclusive of the cost of PPE, which is budgeted under materials

and tools.

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AAH Action Africa Help International

BDC Boma Development Committee

CSTs Community Supervision Team

ESMF Environmental and Social Management Plan

ESMP Environmental and Social Management plan

FGDs Focus Group Discussions

GPS Geographic Positioning System

GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism

IEC Information Education and Communication

KII Key Informant Interviews

LULUCF Land use, Land use Change and Forestry

MAFS Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

MDC Municipality Development Committee

OSH Occupational Safety and Health

PIU Project Implementation Unit

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

PWD Persons with Disabilities

QCDC . Quarter Council Development Committee

QCs Quarter Councils

SNDSP Safety Net and Skills Development Project

SP Sub-projects

SWM Solid Waste Management

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Definition of Key Terms

Screening: Systematic Process of Identifying and Assessing

Environmental and Social impacts of a project in order to put in

place mitigation measures.

Grievance: A complaint or dissatisfaction

Referral: Forwarding a grievance for redress at a higher level

Environment: Natural World of both biophysical and social-economic

surroundings

Ecosystem: An ecological unit of animals and plants interacting with the

physical environment

Flora: Plants

Fauna: Animals

Habitat: A home or place where plants and animals live.

Cattle Corridor: Area characterized by little rains stretching from south western

Uganda through North western Uganda into South Sudan and

are mainly inhabited by cattle keepers

Wetland: Areas permanently or seasonally flooded by water where plants

and animals have become adapted; and include swamps, dams,

areas of marsh, peat land, mountain bogs, banks of rivers,

vegetation, areas of impeded drainage, or blackish salt.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 2

Definition of Key Terms ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 SCREENING METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 6

1.2 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ........................................................... 7

1.3 .SUBPROJECT AND BENEFICIARY SELECTION ................................................................................ 7

1.4 DISTRIBUTION OF SUBPROJECTS ................................................................................................... 7

1.5 TREE PLANTING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION ............................................................................... 8

1.6 BIOPHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT AREAS. .................... 8

1.6.1. Topography and hydrology .................................................................................................. 8

1.6.2. Soils: ..................................................................................................................................... 8

1.6.3. Flora and fauna. ................................................................................................................... 9

1.6.4. Population ............................................................................................................................ 9

1.6.5. Climate ................................................................................................................................. 9

1.7 DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED SITES ................................................................................................. 9

1.7.1 Gbongoroki Quarter Council ................................................................................................ 9

1.7.2 Hai Game and Hai Commercial Quarter Council .............................................................. 10

1.7.3 Gudele Block 4 .................................................................................................................... 11

1.7.4 Hai Kosti ............................................................................................................................. 12

1.7.5 Hai Gabat ............................................................................................................................ 13

1.7.6 Gudele Block 6 .................................................................................................................... 14

1.7.7 Hai Seminary ....................................................................................................................... 15

1.7.8 Hai Zendia ........................................................................................................................... 16

2.0 Findings from Stakeholder Consultations, FGDs and Observations .............................................. 18

2.1 Potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures ..................................................................... 18

3.0 Socio-Economic Baseline of the Project Area ................................................................................ 22

3.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism ................................................................................................ 27

3.2.1 Definition......................................................................................................................... 27

3.2.2 Benefits of a grievance redress mechanism..................................................................... 27

3.3.3 Procedure for GRM ......................................................................................................... 27

4.0 Monitoring Plan .............................................................................................................................. 31

5.0 Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................................................................... 35

Annexes ................................................................................................................................................ 36

ANNEX 1.SITE MONITORING AND INSPECTION REPORT FORMAT ...................................................... 36

ANNEX 2: MONTHLY MONITORING REPORT FORMAT (WITH EXAMPLES) ....................................... 37

ANNEX 3: GRIEVANCE REFERRAL FORM........................................................................................... 39

ANNEX 4: NORMS FOR BENEFICIARIES ............................................................................................. 40

ANNEX 5: CHECKLIST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL SCREENING .............................................. 41

ANNEX 6: AHHI COSTED ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. ................................ 43

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1.0 Introduction

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has commenced implementing the

Public Works Component under the Safety Net and Skills Development Project (SNSDP) in

Juba City following suspension of the same in October 2016. The project is funded by World

Bank with counter funding from the Government of South Sudan. The project activities are

coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) under the Ministry. Action Africa Help

International (AAHI) is the implementing partner (IP) for this component; AAHI works

closely with relevant Government structures at all levels. The project aims at providing

improving livelihoods of youth, women and other vulnerable members of society that come

from poor households through seasonal cash transfer linked to participation in public works.

This is aimed at increasing sustain households in terms of basic needs.

This report is combined with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the

15 quarter councils where public works activities are carried out. The report provides an

overview of the environmental and social aspects of the proposed development, and identifies

and assesses the environmental and social impacts associated with project operation in

addition to defining the requisite mitigation measures. In line with the Environmental and

Social Management Framework (ESMF), it proposes mitigation measures and outlines the

path to operationalize an ESMP and a monitoring plan, highlighting tools to be used in

implementing the mitigation measures, and monitor daily progress. Grievance Redress

Mechanism (GRM) in this report outlines the structures as well as tools to be used in

fostering social harmony during project implementation.

1.1 Screening methodology

Screening is a participatory exercise between the major project stakeholders such as the PIU

staff, the consultants and the implementing partner (AAHI). All the subprojects have been

rescreened capturing changes in the social dynamics and environmental integrity following

the war that broke out in South Sudan in 2016. A standard screening form was used to

identify the environmental and social impacts. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and

interviews with key informant were conducted in addition to review of extent literature and

reports related to the project. Direct observations were also used to supplement other

information gathering tools.

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The data from the screening forms, focus group discussions and key informant interviews

was collated and analyzed to identify possible mitigation measures. A matrix of the

summarized impacts was drawn and through a peer review with the PIU, QCs and AAH

mitigation measures were identified and an environment and social management plan drawn.

A validation meeting for the ESMP was arranged between PIU and AAH for harmonization

and to enable the IP to develop an action plan. Using the ESMP, a monitoring plan was made.

1.2 Assessment of environmental and social impacts

The identified impacts were rated based on the overall significance as negligible, minor,

moderate or major, based on magnitude of impact. The impacts include both biophysical and

social-economic.

1.3 .Subproject and beneficiary selection

The subprojects and beneficiaries were selected in a participatory manner, using a criteria

consented by and with involvement of all major stakeholders including the implementing

partner (IP), communities, Quarter Councils (QCs) and PIU.

1.4 Distribution of subprojects

Table 1: Showing the distribution of subprojects per quarter council

Summary of subprojects(SPs) Assessed

Name of SPs No.

SPs

Distribution per block and Quarter council

Juba( 3 QCs) Kator(6 QCs) Munuki( 6 QCs)

Road

rehabilitation/

maintenance

15 Hai Game and

commercial,

Hai Jendia,

Hai Gabat

Atlabara A,Hai Kosti,

Jabrona, Mijiki,

Lologo 1,Gbogoroki

Gudele 4 ,Gudele 6,

Hai Seminary, Hai

Mouna,Nyakroun

West, Nyakroun

South

Yes

Tree planting 12 Hai Game and

commercial

Atlabara A, Hai

Kosti, Jabrona,

Mijiki, Lologo 1,

Gbogoroki

Gudele 6, Hai

Seminary, Gudele 4,

Hai Mouna,

Nyakroun West,

Nyakroun South

No as PIU

and AAH

have not

agreed on

specific

sites

Maintenance

of the

catchment

water

drainage

8 Hai Game and

commercial, Hai

Gabat,

Atlabara A, Hai

Kosti, Jabrona,

Mijiki, Lologo 1,

Gbogoroki

Hai Mouna Yes

8

Routine

maintenance/

cleaning of

public

facilities

3 Hai Game and

commercial, Hai

Gabat,

Lologo 1 N/A Yes

1.5 Tree planting and garbage collection

As illustrated in the table above, tree planting has been selected by 12 quarter councils based

on previous experience, where there were challenges with this subproject. The PIU and IP

agreed to halt site selection until a proper analysis is done and therefore no screening was

done. With regard to garbage collection, it was not among the subprojects approved by PIU.

However, it was noted that the activities of the project namely, clearing of drainage channels,

slashing and cleaning of public facilities will lead to generation of wastes especially plastic

wastes whose disposal has been integrated into the sub-project activities.

1.6 Biophysical and social economic characteristics of the project areas

The 15 selected quarter councils where the subprojects are being implemented have almost

similar biophysical and socio-economic conditions with slight differences depending on the

level of economic activities and topography as illustrated below;

1.6.1. Topography and hydrology

All the sites have gentle sloping hills with U-shaped valleys in which seasonal and permanent

streams or river flow. During rainy season, the seasonal streams get flooded and sometimes

wash away people’s property into the valleys up to River Nile which is a major challenge to

the project implementation. The area hydrology is influenced by River Nile and the Rock

formations in the area. There are several channels that flow in and out of the River Nile

within the subproject sites hence making the area access to water very easy.

1.6.2. Soils

The soils are largely sandy with parches of clay loam noted in Gudele and Hai Gabat. Clayey

sandy soils are also observed in the foot slopes, while clay and peat are found in the valleys

sandy. On hill ridges, the soils are rocky with rocky protrusions seen on the hill tops. The

soils are however fertile but highly erodible with signs of erosion (galleys) seen many along

the land scape.

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1.6.3. Flora and fauna

Natural vegetation is evident along the Nile but species richness and abundance declining

gradually due to increasing anthropogenic factors which have increasingly threatened the

survival of these natural habitats due to timber harvest and expansion of human habit. The

long stretch of wetland vegetation surrounding Juba City similarly faces the same

anthropogenic threats due to expansion of human settlement.

1.6.4. Population

The population is cosmopolitan in nature with the indigenous cultural groups forming the

highest percentage. The culture and traditions of the local people are strongly evidenced by

communal living and the traditional dressing code.

1.6.5. Climate

The climate is typical of the cattle corridor but is highly influenced by the River Nile. This

can be demonstrated by the fact that as you move away from the Nile; the vegetation tends to

change from green forest ecosystems to shrubs and grass.

1.7 Description of selected sites

Some sites have been described to give a general picture of the Bio-physical and social-

economic characteristics of the subproject sites as they show some degree of homogeneity.

All the 15 Quarter councils have subprojects but few have been sampled to illustrate the

baseline conditions.

1.7.1 Gbongoroki Quarter Council

The immediate surroundings of the selected roads are mainly residential buildings with a few

commercial buildings. Some sections of the proposed sites selected for various activities are

located near seasonal stream. During screening, the stream was highly saturated with

significant water flowing through it and activities of the subprojects, if not well handled,

could lead to contamination of the water. Secondly there is also a primary school (Polti

Primary school) near the stream whose activities also can pollute the water.

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Figure 1: One of the roads to be worked on

1.7.2 Hai Game and Hai Commercial Quarter Council

The proposed activities in Hai Game quarter council include rehabilitation of the road that

connects Hai Game to Hai Commercial. The road also lies adjacent to a school and

residential buildings. It comprises of two sections one located in Hai Game while the other

one is located in Hai Commercial. The two sections of the road are separated by a seasonal

stream. At the time of the screening exercise, the seasonal stream had some little water

flowing since it was a rainy season and therefore the sub-projects activities will be handled

with care to ensure the water flow is neither contaminated nor blocked.

022: Latitude: 4.8354819696 Longitude: 31.5752019826)023: Latitude: 4.8346270155 Longitude: 31.5764529817 024: Latitude: 4.829854° Longitude: 31.572736025: Latitude: 4.8321449663 Longitude: 31.5756410267

One of the roads to be worked on

Primary school

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030: Latitude: 4.846085°Longitude: 31.597468°031: Latitude: 4.846085°Longitude: 31.597468°032: Latitude: 4.846060°Longitude: 31.598573033: Latitude: 4.846154°Longitude: 31.599324°

Google image

A section of the road to worked on that connects Hai Game to Hai Commercial

Burning of solid wastes is rampant .It poses health risks and climate change

Road now being worked on

Figure 2 Selected roads in Hai Gemi and Hai Commercial

1.7.3 Gudele Block 4

The proposed activities to be implemented in Gudele block 4 are rehabilitation of 3 roads

each measuring approximately 1km. The three roads to be rehabilitated by the project are

characterized by light vehicle traffic since the area is predominantly a residential area with

temporary, semi-permanent and permanent structures most of which are in perimeter fences

(Bamboo and concrete for some). It is relatively flat and consultations with some of the

residents in this area indicated that the area always floods during the rainy seasons. Most

home-steads have back yard gardens with vegetables and okra for domestic consumption.

Home gardening is therefore an important land use activity both within the fences and along

the road reserves. It is recommended that efforts be made to enhance productivity in home

gardens as part of the sustainability and livelihood improvement strategies. In addition, due to

the low laying terrain the area is prone to flooding and all the road works will ensure that

measures are put in place to ensure water flow is not diverted nor contaminated.

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035: Latitude: 4.87902604 Longitude : 31.54819499 037: Latitude: 4.8854429740 Longitude : 31.5458410140 (Low-lying section of road 1)

Satellite image

A section of the road

Figure 3: A section of the road in Gudele 4

1.7.4 Hai Kosti

One of the drainage channels to be rehabilitated is located on a very busy road with heavy

vehicles that normally park on this road while loading/offloading merchandise destined to

several locations countrywide. Other drainage channels are located on less busy access roads

from residential homesteads. The roads to be rehabilitated within Hai Kosti are the inner

roads in the quarter council that have minimal traffic considering the rocky nature of this

area. Hai Kosti is located in one of the busiest commercial locations within Juba. It borders

with Konyokonyo market one of the biggest markets in Juba. Although there are residential

homesteads in the area, there are several other commercial establishments such as wholesale

and retail business, motor vehicle repair workshops and hotels. The area comprises of

temporary buildings, semi-permanent buildings and permanent buildings. These building are

enclosed in fences made from bamboo, iron sheets or brick walls. Due to the sloping terrain

of the area and sandy soils, the area is prone to soil erosion and mitigation measures will be

put in place to minimize washing away the soils.

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Hai Kosti satellite image

040: Latitude: 4.836144° Longitude: 31.606653° (starting point for road 1)042: Latitude: 4.836144° Longitude: 31.606653° (end point for road 2

One of the selected roads

One of the selected channelsSelected storm channel

Figure 4: Location of the selection site showing baseline conditions

1.7.5 Hai Gabat

The proposed activities to be implemented in Hai Gabat include rehabilitation of the

community access road within the quarter council. The area slants gently towards the wetland

that borders with Juba International Airport and River Nile wetland ecosystems. The

immediate surroundings of the area where the project is to be implemented comprises of

mainly temporary and semi – permanent residential buildings. The area is also located near a

wetland that stretches to Juba International Airport and River Nile.

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010: Latitude: 4.857958° Longitude: 31.611436° (Road 1 start Point)012: Latitude: 4.857958° Longitude: 31.611436° (Road 2 end point)

Satellite image

Hai Gabat is near a wetland and Air port.Burning of solid wastes is common here


Figure 5: Project location in Hai Gabat

1.7.6 Gudele Block 6

The activities selected to be implemented in Gudele Block 6 include rehabilitation of 3 roads

within the quarter council, establishment of drainage channels along the selected roads. All

the three roads to be rehabilitated are characterized by very light traffic that comprises of

mainly residents of this area. The area and the rest of Gudele is a flat terrain that normally

floods during the rainy season. The immediate surroundings of the proposed roads to be

rehabilitated include mainly temporary, semi-permanent and permanent residential buildings.

Most of the buildings are enclosed in bamboo or brick fences. There was a storied building

that houses Kampala Prime Junior Academy (a primary school) and a football pitch located

adjacent one of the roads that is to be rehabilitated.

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Satellite image

068: Latitude: 4.8818179686 Longitude : 31.5649150405 (Road 2 start point)



071: Latitude: 4.8730510008 Longitude : 31.5626260266 (Road 2 end point)


073: Latitude: 4.8733639810 Longitude : 31.5616569947 (Road 3 end point)

Figure 6: Gudele Block 6 satellite image.

1.7.7 Hai Seminary

The proposed activities to be implemented in Hai Seminary include rehabilitation of 4 access

roads in the quarter council. Each of four the selected roads in the quarter council joins the

main tarmac road connecting Juba city to the rest of Gudele. The roads are characterized with

very light traffic comprising of mainly light weight vehicles and motor cycles. Hai Seminary

is predominantly a residential area comprising of mainly temporary, semi-permanent and

permanent building structures most of which are used for accommodation purposes and a few

used for commercial purposes. All the buildings are enclosed in either bamboo or brick wall

fences. Hai Seminary has a relatively flat terrain but borders with a temporary stream in the

eastern boundary towards Hai Tarawa.

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Satellite image of Hai Seminary

075: Latitude: 4.8613149952 Longitude : 31.5667650104 (Road 1 start point)076: Latitude: 4.8607529886 Longitude : 31.5678440128 (Road 2 start point) .Selected coordinates


Figure 7: Hai Seminary; Geog.Coordinates and one of the roads to work on

1.7.8 Hai Zendia

The area is characterized by temporary residential buildings that were constructed with iron

sheet. There are also semi-permanent and permanent buildings that are used for residential

and commercial purposes. The area neighbors with the Episcopal Church of South Sudan in

the northern neighborhood and Buluku Basic Primary School in the eastern neighborhood.

The southern neighborhood comprises of a seasonal stream which serves as the border

between Jendia and Hai Kosti. The area slopes gently towards the seasonal stream in the

southern direction.

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Satellite image of Jendiasubprojectlocation

104 Latitude: 4.847588036 Longitude : 31.59317597 (Road 1 start point)105 Latitude: 4.8477229849 Longitude : 31.5919249691 (Road 2 start point)106 Latitude: 4.8454880342 Longitude : 31.5918930341 (Road 2 end point)107 Latitude: 4.8451980203 Longitude : 31.5933949873 (Road 1 End point)

One of the roads selected

Figure 8: Location of subprojects in Jendia

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2.0 Findings from Stakeholder Consultations, FGDs and Observations

2.1 Potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures

Generally, most of the project area is characterized by sandy loam soils with clay loam soils

found in areas such as Gudele. The soils are highly erodible and the topography is composed

of gently sloping hills separated by U-shaped valleys criss-crossed with both permanent and

seasonal streams which occasionally flood during the rainy seasons because of the areas high

water table. The road works on steep slopes may lead to soil erosion as a result making the

soils loose and leaving them bare where slashing. In addition, during cleaning of draining

channels, solid wastes will be generated and there will be need to dispose them appropriately

During field investigation quarter council authorities of project sites were consulted in

addition to project beneficiaries. There was consensus among the stakeholders that project

implementations will go a long way in alleviating the lack of essential necessities in the

vulnerable households. This was demonstrated by the high enrollment of the beneficiaries.

Central to the project popularity was income to project beneficiary community participating

in the project in addition to the other benefits such as improving the existing road network,

creating a hygienic environment through cleaning public facilities collection of garbage from

the community and acquiring skills in labor based road works. When consulted on the

expected challenges, they expressed optimism that the benefits outweigh the challenges.

Some of the likey challenges identified included: Lack of equity during subproject and

beneficiary selection, late payments, misusing the money earned by engaging in risky

behaviors like alcoholism, conflicts during work, corruption, accidents, rumor mongering and

disruption of the project by political instability. The communities and stakeholders elaborated

that the following measures will be used to handle the social issues: Awareness creation,

using clear targeting criteria, constant monitoring, follow up of households that are benefiting

from the project, instilling discipline among the beneficiaries, and involvement of all

stakeholders.

2.2 Environment Management Plan (EMP): The EMP is in line with the filed finings and

is summarized in the table 1 below:

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Table 1: Table showing the impacts and proposed mitigation measures

Environme

ntal issue

Nature of impact Area affected

i.e. land, water,

air, or

socio/economic

, flora and

fauna

Activities for

the impact

Assessment of

impact (Mi-

Minor, Mo-

Moderate and Ma-

Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

Cost/Indicati

ve cost/by

IP/USD

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame and

period of

implement

ation

Mi Mo Ma

Soil erosion

Gullies, washing

away soil, Bare

rock/Soils, silting

,blocking

channels and

carrying away

property

land

soils,water,air

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

Scour

checks

Sticks,

stones

and

ropes

3000 AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

During

implementa

tion

Where

possible

Plant

shrubs or

grass or

shed trees

on road

reserves,

minimize

clearing of

vegetation

with a hoe

but slash

Where

possible

Tree and

fruit

seedling

s

AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

During

implementa

tion

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Environme

ntal issue


i.e. land, water,

air, or

socio/economic

, flora and

fauna

Activities for

the impact

Assessment of

impact (Mi-

Minor, Mo-

Moderate and Ma-

Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

Cost/Indicati

ve cost/by

IP/USD

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame and

period of

implement

ation

Biodiversity Loss of

biodiversity

Land, air and

water

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

trampling

Minimize

clearing of

vegetation

with a hoe

but slash,

where

possible

plant grass

and shrubs

or

ornamental

plants on

road

reserves,

sensitizatio

n

Grass,

shrubs

seedling

s, and or

tree

seedling

s where

possible

3000 AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

During

implementa

tion

Littering of

solid wastes

Bad smell,

infections, ugly

scenery,

deterioration of

land and water

quality, blockage

of pipes/drainage

channels

Water, air,

channels, road

reserves,

undeveloped

plots,

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging.

Sorting;co

mpositing,r

euse of

bottles(pac

king water

and drip

irrigation),

use light

old

sacks,

pits,

3000 AAHI,

PIU,C

ST

During

implementa

tion

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Environme

ntal issue


i.e. land, water,

air, or

socio/economic

, flora and

fauna

Activities for

the impact

Assessment of

impact (Mi-

Minor, Mo-

Moderate and Ma-

Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

Cost/Indicati

ve cost/by

IP/USD

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame and

period of

implement

ation

polytherene

as pothole

filling

material, Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

IEC

materi

als and

brochu

res

where

possibl

e

Engage QC

on solid

waste

manageme

nt and

community

sensitizatio

n.

1000 AAHI,

PIU,C

ST

During

implementa

tion

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

No

dumping in

wetland

IEC

material

s

3000 AAHI,

PIU,C

ST

During

implementa

tion

Total budget 10,000

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3.0 Socio-Economic Baseline of the Project Area

The current population of South Sudan is estimated at 12,765,970 based on the

latest United Nations estimates and is equivalent to 0.17% of the world population

and ranks number 76 with a population density of about 21 per Km2 (53 people per

mi2). The total land area is 610,952 Km2 (235,890 sq. miles) where 19.7 % of the

population is urban (2,481,364 people in 2017) and the median age in South Sudan

is 18.7 years. Despite an abundance of natural resources, including large oil deposits,

South Sudan remains one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 90 percent of

the population lives on less than a dollar a day. The situation is particularly difficult for

youth with limited education, young females, as well as those living outside of urban

centers.

Lack of basic infrastructure, systemic tribal clashes, a fractured government, poor

educational systems, the heavy dependence on international aid, and crippling gender

norms are among some of the factors that thwart young people in their pursuit of social

and economic development. The lack of educational and economic opportunities for

youth, fragile markets, and weak governance are the legacy of a protracted conflict with

Sudan and continued political uncertainty within the new nation. This uneducated,

unskilled and underutilized population of young people, combined with politically

motivated ethnic tensions, threatens to prolong conflict in South Sudan and further

isolate its young people from pursuing productive and non-violent futures.

Juba is located within the southern part of South Sudan in the midst of vast expanses of

open space, including swamplands and agrarian landscapes. City officials estimate that

Juba proper occupies a 12-kilometer area in diameter from the center of town

(approximately 11,300 hectares). Greater Juba, including the surrounding rural lands,

encompasses roughly 100 kilometers in diameter and is comprised of three sub-area

districts: Juba, Kator, and Munuki. Currently, Juba’s total population is comprised of

approximately 250,000 inhabitants that are a mixture of all ethnic groups

Findings from the screening exercise in section 2.0 outlined a number of social

impacts that may arise in the project area. These impacts have a close link with the

socio-economic dynamics as outlined. In this regard, a social management plan

(SMP) has been prepared as summarized in table 2.

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Table 2: Social Management plan (Summary of Impacts and how they will be mitigated)

Social Issue Nature of

Impacts

Area affected Activities for

the impact

Assessment of

impact(Mi- Minor,

Mo-Moderate and

Ma-Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

cost.(SSP)

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame

MI MO MA

Occupationa

l safety and

Health

Injuries, loss of

man hours,

infections,

increased medical

bills

socio-economic Improper use

or lack of PPE

and human

error

Provide

appropriate

PPE,

Continuous

reminder to

use PPE,

use of

signage,

continuous

supervision

(GRM)

Material

s for

signage,

(PPE

already

factored

in the

budget)

Integrated

into the

budget for

tools and

materials.

AAH/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

Social ills Social disorder,

stress, conflict,

derailment of

work,

disintegration of

families and loss

of man-hours

socio-economic Beneficiary,

subprojects

selection and

implementatio

n

Education

of the

public on

selection

criteria

IEC

Material

s

1000 AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

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Impacts


the impact

Assessment of

impact(Mi- Minor,

Mo-Moderate and

Ma-Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

cost.(SSP)

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame

loss of tools socio-economic Storage of

tools and

beneficiary

selection

Clear

guidelines

and

consistent

supervision

Strong

GRM,

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

Obtaining money

by false pretense

from beneficiaries

by leaders

Leaders taking

advantage of the

beneficiaries

and promising

favours with

payment.

Beneficiary

selection and

work days

computation

Education

on

beneficiary

selection

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

Destruction of

property like

crops

socio-economic Slashing

desilting of

drainage

channels and

desilting

Minimize

or avoid

unless with

explicit

permission

in

writinStron

g GRM g,

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

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Impacts


the impact

Assessment of

impact(Mi- Minor,

Mo-Moderate and

Ma-Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

cost.(SSP)

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame

Quarrelling,

physical assault

and use of

abusive language

socio-economic Lack of

Equity

especially

beneficiary

and

subproject

selection

stick to

guidelines,

be gender

sensitive,

give

feedback

,transparen

cy and

involvemen

t(Strong

GRM)

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

Sexual

harassment and

Gender Based

Violence

socio-economic Sharing of

tasks

Adherence

to Ethical

code of

conduct

and

sensitizatio

n(Norms)

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

Sexual

harassment and

Gender Based

Violence

socio-economic Utilization of

money earned

from the

project

1.Build

capacity to

handle

GBV and

Sexual

harassment

2.

IEC

Material

s

2000 AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

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Impacts


the impact

Assessment of

impact(Mi- Minor,

Mo-Moderate and

Ma-Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Resourc

es

needed

Estimated

cost.(SSP)

Respo

nsible

perso

n

Time

frame

Provision

for

anonymous

reporting.

Loss of

motivation

socio-economic Appeals

committee

sittings and

supervision

by QCs

Quarter

counsels be

counseled

and if

possible

explore

ways of

motivation(

Strong

GRM)

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

late payment

leading to

complaints and

denying the

beneficiaries

timely access to

the much needed

basic needs.

socio-economic Submission of

reports to

PIU/Alpha

Bank and

World Bank

Timely

payment

and

appropriate

communica

tion

(Strong

GRM)

N/A N/A AAHI/

PIU/Q

C

Daily basis

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3.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism

3.2.1 Definition

• A grievance redress mechanism is a locally based, formalized way to accept,

assess, and resolve community feedback or complaints

• The project that involves many people is likely to trigger complaints arising

out of a number of issues.

• It’s worse in communities affected by political instability and with high rates

of vulnerability.

• Grievances can occur at any stage of project implementation

3.2.2 Benefits of a grievance redress mechanism

• Improve project outcomes at lower cost: GRMs focus on corrective actions to

resolve identified implementation concerns before they escalate to the point of

harm or conflict, allowing solutions to be implemented quickly and at a

relatively low cost.

• Help to prioritize supervision: Using citizen feedback, GRMs are a channel for

early warning, helping to target supervision to where it is most needed.

• Identify systemic issues: As part of a management system, GRMs can be used

to identify some systemic implementation issues and trends that need to be

addressed.

• Promote accountability: Because most GRMs rely to some degree on local

people and institutions, an effective GRM can help improve local ownership

of development projects.

3.3.3 Procedure for GRM

It is in line with the Government establishment from community to National levels as

provided for in the project document and organogram shown below:

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Figure 9 Organogram showing GRM structures up to Municipality

GRMs

Handli

ng

Proced

ures

MCT

BDCs

QACs

Sec of QAC

QCDCs

CSTs

Group Leaders

Community

AAHI/PIU

i MCT-Municipality Core Team; BDC-Boma Development Committee; QACs-Quarter Council Appeal Committees; CSTs-

Community Advisory Teams; PIU-Project Implementation Unit.

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The GRM has the following characteristics and these will be used to assess its

effectiveness as shown in the table below:

Parameter Measures to ensure

effectiveness

Has a systematic way of recording and monitoring the

progress or resolution of issues

Templates were developed

for recording grievances by

established appeals

committees

Provides equitable access for Affected Persons(Aps) to

information, advice, and expertise

Routine visits to

communities and

engagement on pertinent

issues

Is known to the public and affected persons(APs) with

different levels to allow for appeals

At Group level there is

leadership and at Quarter

council level there are

appeals committees.

Has a reasonable time frame that prevents grievances from

dragging on unresolved

Appeals committees sits

every 14 days to handle

cases referred to them

Evidences social and cultural appropriateness of the systems,

approaches, and methods adopted

One of the core values is

respect for cultural diversity.

Shows transparency, accountability, and objectivity in

conducting grievance redress processes and realizing their

outcomes

GRM is linked to

Government establishment

with checks and balances.

Is independent and has a clear governance structure with no

external interference with the conduct of grievance redress

processes and reaching agreements

Clear Governance

procedures were set up to

ensure all grievances are

resolved.

Shows clarity in procedures, processes, and time frames

adopted

Clear procedures were set up

on handling grievances.

Is run by professionally and technically competent grievance

redress mechanism implementers who have been able to win

trust and recognition from the communities

PIU, implementing partner

and quarter councils selected

competent personnel on the

grievance redress mechanism

structures.

Norms /DOS and DON’T s that are enforceable fairly

(Annex 5)

At group level, norms to

regulate the conduct of the

beneficiaries were put in

place. These norms are

enforced on a daily basis.

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Categories of grievance recorded and resolved

Analysis of grievances recorded in Sept and October 2017 showed 16 different

categories of complaints raised as shown in charts below.

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4.0 Monitoring Plan

Enviro

nment

al and

social

issue

Nature of impact Area

affected i.e.

land, water,

air, flora

and fauna,

Economic or

social.

Activities for

the impact

Proposed mitigation

measures

Measurable

and verifiable

indicators/MV

I

Means of

verification

/MoV

Responsibl

e person

time

frame

Soil

erosion

Gullies, washing away

soil, Bare rock/Soils,

silting ,blocking

channels and carrying

away property

land

,soils,water,a

ir

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

Scour checks -Number of

Scour Checks

Field Visits

and review

of Engineers

reports

PIU/Public

works

specialist/A

AHI

Biweekl

y

Where possible Plant

shrubs or grass or shed

trees on road

reserves,minimise

clearing of vegetation

with a hoe but slash

-Number of

trees or grass or

shrubs planted

-Area cleared of

vegetation

Field Visits

and review

of

Environmen

t officers

reports

PIU/Enviro

nment and

social

safeguards

specialist/A

AHI

Biweekl

y

Biodive

rsity

Loss of biodiversity Land ,air and

water

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

trampling

Minimize clearing of

vegetation with a hoe

but slash, where

possible plant grass and

shrubs or ornamental

plants on road

reserves, sensitization

-Estimated area

planted with

grass or shrubs

-Estimated area

slashed and or

cleared with a

hoe

Field Visits

and review

of

Environmen

t officers

reports

PIU/Enviro

nment and

social

safeguards

specialist/A

AHI

Biweekl

y

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Enviro

nment

al and

social

issue


affected i.e.

land, water,

air, flora

and fauna,

Economic or

social.

Activities for

the impact

Proposed mitigation

measures

Measurable

and verifiable

indicators/MV

I

Means of

verification

/MoV

Responsibl

e person

time

frame

Litterin

g of

solid

wastes

Bad smell, infections,

ugly scenery,

deterioration of land

and water quality,

blockage of

pipes/drainage

channels

Water, air,

channels,

road

reserves,

undeveloped

plots,

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging.

Sorting; composting,

reuse of bottles

(packing water and drip

irrigation), use light

polytherene as pothole

filling material

-Number of

compost,

irrigation

demos set up

-Number of IEC

materials given

out.

-Number of

people with

sorted solid

wastes

Field Visits

and review

of

Environmen

t Officers

reports

PIU/Enviro

nment and

social

safeguards

specialist/A

AHI

Biweekl

y

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

Engage QC on solid

waste management and

community

sensitization.

Slashing,

desilting

drainage

channels

digging,

No dumping in wetland

Occupa

tional

safety

and

Health

injuries, loss of

manhours, infections,

increased medical bills

socio-

economic

Improper use or

lack of PPE and

human error

Provide appropriate

PPE, Continuous

reminder to use PPE,

use of signage,

continuous supervision

(GRM)

-Number of

people using

PPE

-No. of people

injured

-IEC materials

given out

Field Visits

and review

of

Environmen

t Officers

reports

PIU/Enviro

nment and

social

safeguards

specialist/A

AHI

Biweekl

y

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Enviro

nment

al and

social

issue


affected i.e.

land, water,

air, flora

and fauna,

Economic or

social.

Activities for

the impact

Proposed mitigation

measures

Measurable

and verifiable

indicators/MV

I

Means of

verification

/MoV

Responsibl

e person

time

frame

-No. of briefing

sessions on

OSH.

Social

ills/Gri

evances

Social disorder, stress,

conflict, derailment of

work, disintegration of

families and loss of

man-hours

,

socio-

economic

Beneficiary,

subprojects

selection and

implementation

Open discussion and

avoid clique

formation(Ref.GRM)

-No. of cases

recorded

-No. of cases

handled and

reported on

-No. of cases

not handled and

forwarded.

-Number of

trainings to

team leaders.

-No of

sensitization

sessions.

-Number of

beneficiaries

that are aware

of the work

norms.

-Number of

-Field visits

and

observations

-Review

Focus group

discussions

of the

appeals

committee

minutes and

reports

-Interviews

with key

informants

PIU/AAHI/

Appeals

committees

AAHI

Daily

basis

Obtaining money by

false pretence and loss

of tools

socio-

economic

Storage of tools

and beneficiary

selection

Clear guidelines and

consistent

supervision(Ref.GRM)

Destruction of

property like crops

socio-

economic

Slashing

desilting of

drainage

channels and

desilting

Minimize or avoid

unless with explicit

permission in

writing(Ref.GRM)

Quarrelling, Physical

assault and use of

abusive language

socio-

economic

Lack of Equity

especially

beneficiary and

subproject

selection

stick to guidelines, be

gender sensitive, give

feedback, transparency

and involvement

(Ref.GRM)

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Enviro

nment

al and

social

issue


affected i.e.

land, water,

air, flora

and fauna,

Economic or

social.

Activities for

the impact

Proposed mitigation

measures

Measurable

and verifiable

indicators/MV

I

Means of

verification

/MoV

Responsibl

e person

time

frame

Sexual harassment socio-

economic

Sharing of tasks Adherence to Ethical

code of conduct and

sensitization(Norms)

quarter council

leaders who are

aware of the

work norms. Loss of motivation socio-

economic

Appeals

committee

sittings and

supervision by

QCs

Quarter counsels be

counseled and if

possible explore ways

of motivation(GRM)

late payment socio-

economic

Submission of

reports to

PIU/Alpha Bank

and World Bank

Timely payment and

appropriate

communication(Ref.G

RM)

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5.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

The project will go along away in mitigating the vulnerability and therefore improve

the people’s livelihoods. It will also promote community coherence but issues of long

term impacts need to be given a thought in order to reduce the possibilities of the

dependency syndrome.

Overall, most project activities do not have significant environmental and social

issues because of the scope of subprojects and adjacent environmental and social

setup. Most of the impacts are manageable and localized in nature. However, the

effects of these activities can have cumulative effects since the number of people

involved is big in a small area. Secondly; emphasis should be laid soil erosion control

considering the fragility of soils in project area. It’s also important that project

activities are mindful of water conservation since given the water stress-ness of the

area.

There is also low investment in solid waste management by government and absence

of community effort to minimize or properly dispose of solid waste. This has resulted

into littering particularly of plastic waste in the drainage and other open areas, and

because of the limited environmentally friendly options for management of solid

wastes, burning is a common practice yet it is dangerous to human health and also

contributes to the predisposing factors of climate change.

Therefore, in line with the ESMP and in addition to the proposed mitigation measures,

the following recommendations are made;

• Intensify the campaign against burning of plastic wastes

• There is need to think of productive subprojects in order to strengthen the

safety nets for purposes of sustainability and minimizing the dependency

syndrome and explore the possibilities of scaling up the project as this project

is the one that can meet the immediate needs of the vulnerable people.

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Annexes

Annex 1.Site monitoring and inspection report format

1. Name of project

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

………………

2. Person in charge of Environment and social safeguards issues/Foreman or team

leader/Community Mobiliser

Name…………………………………………………………….……………………

……………Designation………………………………………………………………

………

Tel. contact and Email

……………..………………………………………………………Date………………

………………………………………………………………..

3. Location/Boma/Payam/County/State

4. Biophysical characteristics of the area e.g. soils, topography, landscape

5. List land use, Land use change and Forestry (LULUCF) Activities

Environmental

/Social issue

Nature of

impact and

causative

activities

Planned

mitigation

measures

Status of

implementation/Deviations/and

action taken or advice given

Reported (Name and Title)

by…………………………………………………………Signature…………………

……………………………………Date…………………

Reviewed (Name and Title)

by…………………………………………………………Signature…………………

…………………………………...Date…………………

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Annex 2: Monthly Monitoring Report Format (With examples)

Date of Reporting …

Environment

/Social issue

Nature of

impact and

cause of

impacts

Proposed

mitigation

measures

Status of

implementation

of mitigation

measures

Remarks/Deviations

and actions taken

Reported by (Name and Title) ……………

Signature……………Date………………

Reviewed by (Name and Title) ……………………………

Signature……………Date………………

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Annex 3: Grievance Register

Date Complainant

details/Name

and

identification

No.

Category of

grievance

/Record

Grievance

in summary

Grievance settled or not. If settled

what solution and if not settled

pass to next level using referral

form

Compiled by (Name and Title) …………………………………

Signature……………………………Date……

Reviewed (Name and Title) by………………………………

Signature………………………………Date………

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Annex 4: Grievance referral form

To……………………………………………………..

Date………………………………………………..

Part A; Personal details

Name…………………………………………………Gender…………………………

………

ID.No……………………………………………Location……………………………

…

Part B; Details of Grievance

Part C; Decision taking

Proposed solution by the

complainant

Decision taken/and why

rejected/Accepted

Name and signature of complainant……………………

Signature………………Date…………………………

Referred Name and Title by………………………………………………………

Signature……………………….Date……………………

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Annex 5: Norms for beneficiaries

1) The core values are: Love, care, team work, respect and discipline which

shall be strictly observed by all beneficiaries.

2) Unbecoming behavior namely: late coming, Drunkardness, Quarrelling,

fighting, bad mouthing, verbal/ nonverbal insults and sexual abuse are

prohibited.

3) Complaints/GRM: shall be channeled as follows:

4) Beneficiary Group leader CSTs/ QC appeal committee BDC MDC

5) Consideration for special categories will be as follows:

6) Mothers will not carry babies on their backs while working

7) Sick persons, elderly, PWDs and pregnant mothers will be given light work

with a working daily time length not exceeding 3 hours.

8) Only Children in the age bracket of 1-3 years will be allowed to come with

their mothers and will be provided with a shed under the care of a selected

“special category beneficiary’’.

9) Care for project assets: There will be both Collective and individual

responsibility for the project assets to avoid vandalisation and loss.

10) Only adults of 18 and above years of age are allowed to work.

11) Reporting for duty and working hours;

12) Working hours are four but three for special categories

13) No absenteeism without permission

14) Financial discipline.

15) CSTs and QCDCs shall conduct regular beneficiary follow up visits to

households to ensure that cash benefits are correctly used as per business plan

i.e. spending on essentials only.

16) Each beneficiary to present a simple business plan of how the money will be

utilized in the Household

17) Commitment to the Norms: CSTs/ QCDCs shall ensure compliance by the

beneficiaries.

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Annex 6: Checklist for Environmental & Social screening

1.0 Background Information

1a Name of County

1b Name of Monitoring officer

1c Subproject location (Payam & Boma)

1d Approx size of land/feddans available for the project

1e Activities/enterprises undertaken

1f Baseline information

Topography

Hydrology(Water); Rivers/Lakes etc

Soils

Vegetation

Fauna/Animals

Socio-economic activities); Including public infrastructure & settlements

Cultural heritage

2.0 Environmental Issues

Will the subproject/activity: Yes No

2a Create a risk of increased soil degradation or erosion?

2b Affect soil salinity and alkalinity?

2c Divert the water resource from its natural course/location?

2d

Cause pollution of aquatic ecosystems of aquatic ecosystems by sedimentation

and agrochemicals?

2e Introduce exotic plants and animals?

2f Involve drainage of wetlands and other permanently flooded areas?

2g

Cause poor water drainage and increase the risk of water-related diseases such

as malaria?

2h Reduce the quantity of water for the downstream users?

2i Result in the lowering of groundwater level or depletion of groundwater?

2j

Create waste that could adversely affect local soils, vegetation, rivers and

streams or ground water?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, there will be need to include an EMP

with subproject/activity application

3.0 Socio-economic issues


3a Displace people from their current settlement?

3b Interfere with normal health and safety of the worker/employee?

3c Reduce the employment opportunities for the surrounding communities?

3d Reduce settlement?

3e Reduce income for the local communities?

3f Increase exposure of the community to HIV/AIDS?

4.0 Natural Habitats


4a

Be located within or near environmentally sensitive areas (e.g. intact natural

forests, wetlands) or threatened species?

4b Adversely affect environmentally sensitive areas or critical habitats?

4c Affect indigenous biodiversity (flora and fauna)?

4d

Cause any loss or degradation of any natural habitats, either directly (through

project activities) or indirectly?

4e Does the project affect the aesthetic quality of the landscape?

4f

Does the subproject reduce people’s access to the pasture, water, public services

or other resources that they depend on?

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4g Increase human –wildlife conflicts?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, there will be need to include an EMP

with subproject/activity application

5.0 Pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural chemicals


5a

Involve the use of pesticides, fertilizers or other agricultural chemicals, or

increase existing use?

5b Cause the contamination of water courses by chemicals and pesticides?

5c Cause the contamination of soil by agrochemicals and pesticides?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, there will be need to prepare an IPMP

for the subproject/activity application

6.0 Indigenous Peoples

Are there: Yes No

6a Indigenous groups living within the boundaries of, or near the project?

6b

Members of these indigenous groups in the area who could benefit from the

project?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, there will be need to prepare an

Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP) for the subproject/activity application

7.0 Land acquisition and access to Resources

Will the sub-project: Yes No

7a

Require that land (public or private) be required (temporarily or permanently)

for its development?

7b

Use land that is currently occupied or regularly used for productive purposes

(e.g. gardening, farming, pasture, fishing locations, forests)

7c Displace individuals, families or businesses?

7d Result in temporary or permanent loss of crops and fruit trees?

7e

Adversely affect small communal cultural property such as funeral and burial

sites, or sacred groves?

7f

Result in involuntary restriction of access by people to legally designated parks

and protected areas?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, there will be need to prepare an

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the subproject/activity application

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Annex 7: AAH-I Costed Environment and Social Management plan.

AAH-I Costed Environment and Social management plan (ESMP)

Enviro

nment

al and

social

issue

Nature of

impact

Area affected

i.e. land,

water,

air,

or

socio/economic,

flora and fauna

Activities for

the impact

Assessment

of impact

(Mi-

Minor,Mo-

Moderate and

Ma-Major)

Proposed

mitigation

measures

resources

needed

Estim

ated

Cost/I

ndicati

ve

cost/b

y IP

Res

pon

sibl

e

pers

on

Time

frame

and

period of

impleme

ntation

Mi Mo Ma

Soil

erosion

Gullies,

washing away

soil, Bare

rock/Soils,

silting,

blocking

channels and

carrying

away

property

land, soils, water,

air

Slashing, desilting

drainage channels

digging,

Scour checks Sticks, stones

and ropes

$4500 AAH

I/PIU

/QC

During

implementa

tion

Where possible

Plant shrubs or

grass (hedging) or

shed trees on road

reserves, minimise clearing of

vegetation with a

hoe but slash

Where possible

Tree and fruit

seedlings

$3000 AAH

I/PIU

/QC

During

implementa

tion

44

Biodive

rsity

Loss of

biodiversity

Land ,air and

water

Slashing, desilting

drainage channels

digging, trampling

Minimize clearing

of vegetation with

a hoe but slash,

where possible

plant grass and

shrubs or

ornamental plants

on road reserves,

sensitization

Grass, shrubs

seedlings, and

or tree

seedlings where

possible

$3000 AAH

I/PIU

/QC

During

implementa

tion

Litterin

g of

solid

wastes

Bad smell

,infections,

ugly scenery,

deterioration

of land and

water quality,

blockage of

pipes/drainag

e channels

Water, air,

channels, road

reserves,

undeveloped plots,

Slashing, desilting

drainage channels

digging.

Sorting;compositin

g,reuse of

bottles(packing

water and drip

irrigation),use light

polytherene as

pothole filling

material,

old sacks, pits, $7500 AAH

I,PIU

,CST

During

implementa

tion

Slashing, desilting

drainage channels

digging,

Engage QC on

solid waste

management and

community

sensitization.

IEC materials

and brochures

where possible

AAH

I,PIU

,CST

During

implementa

tion

Slashing, desilting

drainage channels

digging,

No dumping in

wetland

IEC materials

AAH

I,PIU

,CST

During

implementa

tion

45

Occupa

tional

safety

and

Health

injuries, loss

of manhours,

infections,

increased

medical bills

socio-economic Improper use or

lack of PPE and

human error

Provide

appropriate PPE,

Continuous

reminder to use

PPE, use of

signage,

continuous

supervision(GRM)

Materials for

signage ,(PPE

already factored

in the budget)

Budget

ed

under

tools

and

equipm

ent

AAH

/PIU/

QC

Daily basis

Social

ills

Social

disorder,

stress,

conflict,

derailment of

work,

disintegratio

n of families

and loss of

man-hours

,

socio-economic Beneficiary,

subprojects

selection and

implementation

Open discussion

and avoid clique

formation(Ref.GR

M)

Not

applicable(N/A)

N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

Obtaining

money by

false

pretense and

loss of tools

socio-economic Storage of tools

and beneficiary

selection

Clear guidelines

and consistent

supervision(Ref.G

RM)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

Destruction

of property

like crops

socio-economic Slashing desilting

of drainage

channels and

desilting

Minimize or avoid

unless with explicit

permission in

writing (Ref.GRM)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

46

Quarrelling,

Physical

assault and

use of

abusive

language

socio-economic Lack of Equity

especially

beneficiary and

subproject

selection

stick to guidelines,

be gender

sensitive, give

feedback

,transparency and

involvement(Ref.G

RM)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

Sexual

harassment

socio-economic

Sharing of tasks

Adherence to

Ethical code of

conduct and

sensitization

(Norms)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

Loss of

motivation

socio-economic Appeals

committee sittings

and supervision by

QCs

Quarter counsels

be counseled and

if possible explore

ways of

motivation(GRM)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

late payment

socio-economic Submission of

reports to

PIU/Alpha Bank

and World Bank

Timely payment

and appropriate

communication

(Ref.GRM)

N/A N/A AAH

I/PIU

/QC

Daily basis

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