Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. In carrying out Sub-projects, the Borrower shall:
(a) ensure that the proceeds of Kecamatan Grants shall not be used to finance the acquisition of land;
(b) take measures to avoid or minimize the acquisition of land or assets of villagers, and to avoid the displacement of such villagers;
(c) where the acquisition of land or assets, or the displacement of people is unavoidable under a proposed Sub-project, ensure that the Beneficiary shall, before carrying out the works which would result in such acquisition or displacement, provide to such people, adequate compensation, and other resettlement and rehabilitation benefits, in accordance with the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework; and
(d) in the case of the physical displacement of persons involving the loss of more than ten percent (10%)of their productive assets or the displacement of more than two hundred (200) people as a result of a Sub- project, ensure that:
(i) a Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework, and furnished to the Bank for approval; and
(ii) prior to the carrying out of the Sub-project, ensure that all Displaced Persons shall have been compensated and provided with applicable resettlement and rehabilitation benefits in accordance with the provisions of such Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan.
2. In carrying out Sub-projects, the Borrower shall:
(a) avoid, and, if not possible, minimize cultural, social and economic adverse effects on Isolated Vulnerable People, caused or likely to be caused by the Project, by taking appropriate mitigating measures; and
(b) through a process of informed participation, involve concerned Isolated Vulnerable People in the design and implementation of Sub-projects so as to ensure that the benefits received by the Isolated Vulnerable People under the Project are in harmony with their economic, social and cultural preferences, and likely to protect their customary user rights.
3. In carrying out Sub-projects, the Borrower shall ensure that the provisions of the Environmental Management Framework have been complied with and, where applicable, an Environmental Management Plan fully consistent with this Agreement and the Environmental Management Framework has been prepared and agreed in writing between the Borrower and the Bank upon and applied in the implementation of such Sub-project.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. (a) The Borrower, directly or through the Executing Agency, as the case may be, agrees to carry out the execution (preparation, construction, and operation) of the activities included in the Project in accordance with the environmental and social policies of the Bank, pursuant to the specific provisions on environmental and social considerations included in the Special Conditions.
(b) The Borrower, directly or through the Executing Agency, as the case may be, agrees to immediately inform the Bank of any noncompliance with the environmental and social obligations set forth in the Special Conditions.
(c) The Borrower, directly or through the Executing Agency, as the case may be, agrees to implement a corrective action plan, agreed upon with the Bank, to mitigate, correct, and compensate any adverse consequences that may result from the failure to comply with the implementation of the environmental and social obligations set forth in the Special Conditions.
(d) The Borrower agrees to allow the Bank, whether directly or through the contracting of consulting services, to carry out supervision activities, including environmental and social audits of the Project, in order to confirm compliance with the environmental and social obligations set forth in the Special Conditions.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. (a) The Recipient shall carry out the Project in accordance with the provisions of the ESMF, RPF, IPM and any ESMPs and RAPs.
(b) If any activities included in an Annual Work Plan would, pursuant to the ESMF, require the adoption of an ESMP, the Recipient shall ensure that no such activities shall be implemented unless and until an ESMP for such activities: (i) is prepared, in accordance with the ESMF and furnished to the Association for review and approval; and (ii) is disclosed as required by the ESMF; and
(c) If a RAP would be required for any activities included in an Annual Work Plan on the basis of the RPF, the Recipient shall ensure that: (i) said RAP has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the RPF, disclosed locally and furnished to the Association as part of the proposed Annual Work Plan; and (ii) that no such activities shall commence until: (A) all measures required to be taken under said RAP prior to the initiation of said activities have been taken; (B) a report, in form and substance satisfactory to the Association, on the status of compliance with the requirements of said RAP has been prepared and furnished to the Association; and (C) the Association has confirmed that said activities may be commenced.
2. Without limitation upon its other reporting obligations under this Agreement, the Recipient shall, in accordance with terms of reference satisfactory to the Association: (a) monitor the status of compliance with the ESMF, IPM, RPF, and all ESMPs and RAPs; and (b) prepare and furnish to the Association, as part of each Project Report, a report on the results of such monitoring activities during the period covered by said Project Report, giving details of:
(i) measures taken in furtherance of such ESMF, RPF, IPM, ESMPs and RAPs;
(ii) conditions, if any, which interfere or threaten to interfere with the smooth implementation of such ESMF, RPF, IPM, ESMPs and RAPs; and
(iii) remedial measures taken or required to be taken to address such conditions.
3. The Recipient shall afford the Association a reasonable opportunity to review the reports prepared under paragraph 2 of this Part D, and thereafter shall carry out with due diligence all remedial measures agreed with the Association so as to ensure the proper implementation of the Project in accordance with the ESMF, RPF, IPM and any RAPs and ESMPs.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. The Recipient shall carry out the Project in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental and Social Management Framework and the Resettlement Policy Framework, and shall not, except as the Association shall otherwise agree, amend or waive any provision of the aforementioned if such amendment or waiver may, in the opinion of the Association, adversely and materially affect Project implementation.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. All of the Projects will be implemented in compliance with the MCC Environmental Guidelines and the MCC Gender Policy, and any involuntary resettlement will be carried out in accordance with the World Bank’s Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement in effect as of July 2007 (“OP 4.12”) in a manner acceptable to MCC. The Government also will ensure that the Projects comply with all national environmental laws and regulations, licenses and permits, except to the extent such compliance would be inconsistent with this Compact. Specifically, the Government will (a) cooperate with or complete, as the case may be, any ongoing environmental and social impact assessments, or if necessary undertake and complete any additional environmental and social assessments, environmental and social management plans, environmental and social audits, resettlement policy frameworks, and resettlement action plans required under the laws of Jordan, the MCC Environmental Guidelines, this Compact, the Program Implementation Agreement, or any other Supplemental Agreement, or as otherwise required by MCC, each in form and substance satisfactory to MCC; (b) ensure that Project-specific environmental and social management plans are developed and all relevant measures contained in such plans are integrated into project design, the applicable procurement documents and associated finalized contracts, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to MCC; and (c) implement to MCC’s satisfaction appropriate environmental and social mitigation measures identified in such assessments or plans or developed to address environmental and social issues identified during implementation. Unless MCC agrees otherwise in writing, the Government will fund all necessary costs of environmental and social mitigation measures (including, without limitation, costs of resettlement) not specifically provided for, or that exceed the MCC Funding specifically allocated for such costs, in the Detailed Financial Plan for any Project. To maximize the positive social impacts of the Projects, address cross-cutting social and gender issues such as human trafficking, child and forced labor, and HIV/AIDS, and ensure compliance with the MCC Gender Policy, the Government will (i) develop a comprehensive social and gender integration plan which, at a minimum, incorporates the findings of a comprehensive gender analysis, identifies approaches for regular, meaningful and inclusive consultations with women and other vulne...
Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. The Project Implementing Entity shall at all times carry out or cause its Respective Part of the Project to be carried out in accordance with the ESMF and the RPF, and wherever applicable, prepare and implement or cause to be prepared and implemented ESMP(s) and RAP(s).
2. The Project Implementing Entity shall not amend or waive, or permit to be amended or waived, the ESMF, RPF, ESMP(s) and RAP(s), or any provision thereof.
3. The Project Implementing Entity shall work closely with the Ministry of Mines, Natural Resources, and Environment and the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Surveys, to ensure that its Respective Part of the Project is implemented in accordance with the provisions of the ESMF and the RPF, respectively.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that the Project is carried out and implemented in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Environmental Management Plan.
2. The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that no action is taken which shall prevent or interfere with the carrying out of any activities required under the Environmental Management Plan.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. (a) The Project Implementing Entity shall carry out its Respective Part of Part C of the Project in accordance with the Environmental and Social Management Framework and the Resettlement Policy Framework and, wherever applicable, prepare and implement Resettlement Action Plans and Environmental Management Plans.
(b) The Project Implementing Entity shall not amend or waive, or permit to be amended or waived, the ESMF, RPF, EMP and RAP, or any provision thereof, in a manner which, in the opinion of the Association, may materially and adversely affect the implementation of its Respective Part of Part C of the Project.
(c) The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that: (i) all measures for carrying out the recommendations of the ESMF, RPF, EMP and RAP are taken in a timely manner; and
Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. The Recipient shall cause the Project Implementing Entity, prior to initiating the implementation of each of Parts A.1(c); A.2(c); B(c); C(c ); C(d); D(a); D(b); D(d); E.1(b); and E.2(b), of the Project, to provide evidence to the Association, in form and substance satisfactory to the Association, demonstrating that the Recipient has complied with the provisions of the ESMF and RPF, with respect to each such Part of the Project
2. Without limitation upon the provisions of paragraph D.1 of this Section, the Recipient shall cause the Project Implementing Entity to prepare and implement Resettlement Action Plans in accordance with the RPF, in form and substance acceptable to the Association, defining a program of actions, measures and policies for compensation and resettlement of Displaced Persons, as a result of the carrying out of the Project, including the magnitude of displacement, proposed compensation and resettlement arrangements, budget and cost estimates, and sources of funding, together with adequate institutional, monitoring and reporting arrangements capable of ensuring proper implementation of, and regular feedback on compliance with said Resettlement Action Plans.
3. Without limitation upon the provisions of paragraph D.1 of this Section, the Recipient shall cause the Project Implementing Entity to prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans in accordance with the ESMF, in form and substance acceptable to the Association, defining a program of actions, measures and policies to avoid, minimize, mitigate, and offset potential adverse environmental and social impacts, as a result of the carrying out of the Project, together with adequate institutional, monitoring and reporting arrangements capable of ensuring proper implementation of, and regular feedback on compliance with said Environmental Management Plans.
4. Except as the Recipient and the Association may otherwise agree in writing, the Recipient and/or the Project Implementing Entity shall not abrogate, amend, repeal, suspend, waive or otherwise fail to enforce the provisions of the ESMF, the RPF, the Resettlement Action Plans, and/or the Environmental Management Plans.
5. In case of any conflict between the terms of the ESMF, the RPF, Resettlement Action Plans, the Environmental Management Plans and those of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
Environmental and Social Safeguards. 1. The Recipient shall at all times carry out or cause the Project to be carried out in accordance with the ESMF and the RPF, and wherever applicable, prepare and implement or cause to be prepared and implemented ESMP(s) and RAP(s).
2. The Recipient shall not amend or waive, or permit to be amended or waived, the ESMF, RPF, ESMP(s) and RAP(s), or any provision thereof.
3. The Recipient shall ensure that the Ministry of Mines, Natural Resources, and Environment and the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Surveys provide all such services as shall be required to ensure that the Project is implemented in accordance with the provisions of the ESMF and the RPF, respectively.
