Uganda - Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project : Environmental Assessment : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Kabuyanda Irrigation Scheme (Anglais)

The development objectives of the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project for Uganda are to provide farmers in the project areas with access to irrigation and other agricultural services, and to establish management arrangements for irrigation service...  Voir la suite The development objectives of the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project for Uganda are to provide farmers in the project areas with access to irrigation and other agricultural services, and to establish management arrangements for irrigation service delivery. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) use of mass media tools such as radio and newspapers to inform public about the project; (2) the private tree owners in the inundated area will be compensated for loss of trees as per resettlement action plan (RAP); (3) areas of such works be routinely sprinkled with water to suppress dust; (4) develop code of conduct for workers to prohibit them from engaging in hunting activities within the project area; (5) the contractor should work in close collaboration with area police on matters of recruiting labor force; (6) ensure the on-going and planned water interventions in Kabuyanda are implemented by Government of Uganda (GoU) to improve water supply in the areas; and (7) employ flag-persons to guide traffic and also use of signposts.  Réduire