THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) - May 2019 Government of the Republic of Angola Angola Social Safety Nets Project, P169779 ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Version 2 May 2019 1|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) - May 2019 Republic of Angola Angola Social Safety Nets Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Republic of Angola is planning to implement a Project on Social Safety Nets P169779 (the Project) under the leadership of: Ministry of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women (MASFAMU) and the Social Action Fund (FAS), a semi-autonomous agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MAT). The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, hereinafter referred to as the World Bank [has agreed] to provide funding for the project. 2. The Republic of Angola 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. Where the ESCP refers to specific plans or other documents, whether they have already been prepared or are to be developed, the ESCP requires compliance with all provisions of such plans or other documents. In particular, the ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), as well as other instruments that will be or have been prepared for the Project, including the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Labor Management Procedures (LMPs) and Vulnerable Groups Planning Framework. 4. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as the timing of the material measures and actions. The Republic of Angola is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by a Ministry, agency or unit referenced in paragraph 1 above, including the Project Implementation Support Unit (PISU). 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Bank by the Republic of Angola as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Bank will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Bank and the Republic of Angola, 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 the assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, Republic of Angola will agree to the changes with the Bank 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 Bank and the Republic of Angola, [represented by __________the Ministry of Finance?.]. The Republic of Angola will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the project, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Republic of Angola shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts, which may include: community health and safety risks; social risks and impacts related to gender inequality; social inclusion , 2|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) - May 2019 resource competition/inter and intra-household conflict, and any relevant legacy issues; sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) linked to sexual favours for registration; gender-based violence (GBV) due to the receipt of cash transfers by a woman (within households or at payment points). Measures for minimizing gender-based violence, intra-household violence and sexual abuse and exploitation, including outreach to local communities and codes of conduct, where necessary, are included in the ESMF. 3|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 REGULAR REPORTING: Prepare and submit regular environmental Quarterly Reporting Project Throughout project and social monitoring reports presenting the state of compliance Implementation Unit implementation (1st to 4th year) with the actions set out in the ESCP and, particularly, in relation to (PISU) Monitoring & the preparation and implementation of the environmental and Evaluation Officer, social management tools and actions referenced in Section 1.5. Project Manager, below. Social Safeguards Prepare and submit regular monitoring reports on the Officer and implementation of the ESCP that also shows the status of Environmental compliance with the legal framework. Safeguards Officer Funding from the Project budget INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Promptly notify the Immediately, and no PISU Project Manager, Throughout project Bank of any incident or accident related to or having an impact on later than 48 hours Social and/or implementation (1st to 4th year) the Project which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse after knowledge Environmental effect on the environment, the affected communities, the public about such accidents Safeguards Officer or workers, including risks based on the environmental and social or incidents, report to assessment. Indicative examples: any Project-related fatalities or the Task Team Leader Funding from the project-related allegations of gender-based violence. The of the Bank Project budget. Government will provide sufficient detail regarding the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken to address it. Incident and accidents reporting requirements will be incorporated into the project implementation and procedures manuals. 4|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Establish under the SSN project Prior the Project From 1st to 4th4th year (P169779), , and thereafter maintain, an organizational structure implementation of the Implementation Unit (throughout Project adequate to support environmental and social risk management[, project (PISU) Monitoring & implementation) with qualified staff in sufficient numbers, including a Project Evaluation Officer, Implementation Support Unit (PISU) with a Project Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, a Gender and Social Safeguards Social Safeguards Officer ]. The PISU will support the Ministry of Social Action, Family Officer and and Promotion of Women (MASFAMU) and the Social Action Fund Environmental (FAS) in the implementation of the project, building on the Safeguards Officer experience developed by the existing structure in FAS -funded by the Local Development Project, (P105101). 1.2 Recruit and, thereafter, maintain a full time Gender and Social Recruitment: Before PISU: Project Throughout Project Safeguards Specialist (GSSS – responsible for risks associated with the start of the project Coordinator implementation Vulnerable Groups, Gender and Resettlement), with qualifications, and no later than 3 experience and under terms of reference satisfactory to the Bank. months after the Funding from the Effective Date Project budget 1.3 Conduct the environmental and social management tasks for the Disseminating existing PISU [Coordinator to Throughout Project Project in terms of: disseminating the ESMF, VGPF, SEP and LMP environmental and empower GSSS, and implementation to key players; screening activities [in accordance with said ESMF social instruments PISU GSSS to conduct] 5|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 and VGPF] as soon as the Annual Budget and Work Program (ESMF, VGPF, SEP and (ABWP) is available; keeping the Ministry of Environment LMP) to be ready prior (MINAMB) informed about environmental impacts that require to Board Approval. ongoing due diligence; supervising production of the required instruments (Social Impact Assessments/SIAs, Social Management From the beginning of Funding from the Plans/SMPs, Vulnerable Groups Plans, etc.), and their validation by the project, Project budget MINAMB; monitoring effective implementation of the measures in supervision of the the environmental and social instruments; drafting the quarterly implementation of reports, copied to the Bank; implementing the GBVSEA measures instruments is in the ESMF and producing the environmental and social aspects required. The of the procedures and implementation manuals. instruments are: ESMF, SEP, VGPF, and LMP. 1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT: Conduct Early stages of project PISU After Board approval, and environmental and social assessments of project activities to implementation before the start of the Project, identify and assess environmental and social risks and effects and and periodically throughout the appropriate mitigation measures. period of implementation of the Project, as required 1.5 MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: Develop and Draft version of the PISU Implementation of the implement the following: ESMF and SEP before management tools and • Environmental and Social Management Framework Decision Meeting by instruments required (ESMF) and any plans that may be required pursuant to it the World Bank. throughout Project implementation 6|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 • Vulnerable Group Planning Framework (VGPF) and any Final drafts of the E&S plans that may be required pursuant to it instruments will be • Labor Management Procedures (LMP) issued and disclosed • Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) prior to project approval by the World Bank Board of Directors and updated as needed 1.4 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS: The project does not envisage civil works. 1.5 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: Obtain or assist in Early stages of project PISU (Project From 1st to 4th year obtaining, as appropriate, the permits, consents and implementation Manager, GSSS) (throughout Project authorizations that are applicable to the Project from relevant implementation) national authorities, pursuant to applicable national laws. 1.6 THIRD PARTY MONITORING: If required, hire national or Throughout project PISU From 2nd to 4th year of Project international expertise to complement and verify the monitoring implementation implementation of environmental and social risks and impacts of the Project, Funding from the including but not limited to monitoring project-related Gender- Identify expertise no Project budget Based Violence Risks. later than beginning of 2nd year of Project implementation 7|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 Appointment of experts prior to implementation of field activities and no later than year 3. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: Develop and, thereafter, At an early stage of The first version of the LMP will maintain and implement, throughout Project implementation, Project preparation, PISU be drafted by appraisal and labor management procedures consistent with national to be revised when updated as needed. legislation and ESS2, and ensure they are available to Project further information Funding from the workers. The Labor management procedures (LMP) will address becomes available. Project budget LMP to be applied throughout all issues identified in ESS2, including the applicable requirements Prior to performing Project implementation regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The work procedures will also include practical guidelines for the use of adequate Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) such as boots, gloves, masks, etc. activities which are currently under implementation by the beneficiaries. Selected beneficiaries will just receive small grants to improve these activities. 2.2 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: involved municipalities develop and implement an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, where required, and ensure coordination with measures under 4.5. The Government will 8|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 immediately report any major emergencies (e.g. spills, earthquakes, accidents causing major damage). 2.3 OHS MEASURES: Ensure that Municipalities develop and Prior to commencing Project Manager From the 1st to the 4th implement an Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Plan. any productive (PISU) year/throughout Project inclusion activities. Funding from implementation Municipalities 2.4 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS: Develop and Mechanism Project Manager From the 1st year to the 4th maintain a grievance mechanism for any Project-related labor and operational and (PISU) year/throughout Project employment matters, easily accessible and promptly disclosed to information about it implementation Project workers, in line with ESS2 and labor laws in Angola. disseminated project Funding from project workers resources and and maintained contractor budget throughout Project implementation. 2.5 PROJECT WORKERS TRAINING: Work with Project Prior to commencing PISU From the 1st year to the 4th contractors/municipalities to organize training for workers to specific project Municipalities year/throughout Project ensure better management of and adherence to labor standards activities (such as implementation for the project. registration) and Funding from the throughout Project Project budget implementation ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 9|Page THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY: This is not expected to be relevant to the project as none of the activities supported are likely to affect traffic. 4.2 GBV RISKS: Develop and implement measures and actions to GBV/SEA measures PISU From the 1st year to the 4th assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence (GBV) will be included in the - MASFAMU/FAS year/throughout Project around the receipt of cash transfers by a woman (within ESMF and completed - Counseling Centers implementation households or at payment points) and sexual exploitation and by Bank’s approval of abuse (SEA) risks linked to sexual favors for registration. These the Project or sooner will be documented in the ESMF. and updated as needed. The ESMF will include measures for minimizing gender-based violence, intra-household violence and sexual abuse and exploitation including outreach to local communities and codes of conduct, where necessary. 4.3 GBV RISKS DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: The Project - PISU From the 1st year to the 4th Government will announce the amount of additional funds implementation phase - Inspection Team year/throughout Project available to implement measures to address GBV risks and - National Gender and implementation impacts that may arise during Project implementation. Update of the Equity Council The GBV/SEA measures in the ESMF will be implemented and GBV/SEA measures updated as needed to account for changes in conditions on the every quarter or as Funding from Project ground in the Sub-Projects. needed budget 10 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 4.4 TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY: The Government will design During the PISU From the 1st year to the 4th and implement a Training Plan for the community to heighten preparation Phase year/throughout Project awareness of GBV/SEA risks and to mitigate potential impacts of and readjusted for the Funding from the implementation the Project. Implementation Project budget Phase. Once a quarter 4.5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES: Prepare and implement, as Every six months PISU – From the 1st year to the 4th required, an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) to - Health District year/throughout Project address emergency events and ensure coordination with - Labor Inspectorate implementation measures. The EPRP will document the government’s emergency - Civil Defense preparedness and response activities, resources, and - Inspection Team responsibilities, including public disclosure of appropriate information. ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 11 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 7.1 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PRESENT OR COLLECTIVELY ATTACHED Prior to undertaking PISU From the 1st year to the 2nd year TO PROJECT AREA: Conduct social, economic, cultural and activities in areas environmental studies to assess the nature and degree of the where Vulnerable Funding from the Project’s direct and indirect impacts on Indigenous Peoples Groups are present or Project budget (defined as “Vulnerable Groups�) who are present in, or have in areas to which such collective attachment to, the project area. groups have a collective attachment, as determined during the environmental and social assessment 7.2 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLAN: The Government will prepare a VGPF to be prepared PISU Throughout the Project duration Vulnerable Groups Planning Framework (VGPF) consistent with and circulated before the requirements of ESS 7. The project will be implemented Board approval Funding from the throughout Angola and vulnerable groups communities, such as Project budget the San, a minority indigenous group with a population scattered in the provinces of Huila, Cunene, Namibe, and Cuando Cubango, may be registered and eligible for the cash transfers and productive inclusion activities. The VGPF will be implemented throughout Project implementation and Vulnerable Groups Plans (VGPs) will be prepared, prior to carrying our any activities, when VGs are present in the target provinces 12 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 7.3 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: The grievance mechanism established Throughout the PISU Throughout the Project duration for the project will be culturally appropriate and accessible to Project duration affected Vulnerable Groups and take into account the availability Funding from the of judicial recourse and customary dispute settlement Project budget mechanisms among VG communities. 7.4 Prepare a consultation strategy and identify the means by which Throughout the PISU (Project Throughout the Project duration affected Indigenous Peoples will be consulted and participate in Project duration Coordinator, ESS and project design and implementation, if applicable, in a manner GSSS) consistent with ESS7. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 13 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 10.1 SEP PREPARATION: Prepare the Stakeholder Engagement Plan During Project Project Preparation Amendments as required (SEP). preparation and no Team and PISU throughout the Project duration later than Project appraisal Funding from the Project budget 10.2 SEP IMPLEMENTATION: Implement the SEP. The SEP may be During Project PISU Throughout the Project duration amended and updated (and redisclosed) as needed during preparation, at Project implementation. commencement and Funding from the throughout Project life Project budget cycle 10.3 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: Prior to PISU (Project First draft before the World commencement of the Manager, GSSS) Bank’s Project Appraisal (as a Develop and implement a grievance mechanism for the entire Project activities. component of the SEP). Project (which may include specific processes to handle GBV- Funding from the Amendments as needed related complaints or complaints from VGs). Maintained Project budget throughout the Project. throughout Project The SEP includes a commitment to communicate to stakeholders implementation the establishment of the grievance mechanism to ensure that Monthly Grievance Redress potential PAPs and communities are aware of its existence and Report throughout the Project familiar with the process for submitting grievances to such grievance mechanism. 14 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 Capacity Support Specify Training to be provided Specify Targeted Specify Training Completed Groups and Timeframe for Delivery The PISU, with support of third-party resources as needed (independent experts, NGOs, etc.) to be identified before implementation of capacity support initiatives, will design and implement training for targeted groups involved in the Project to improve their awareness of risks and mitigate the impacts of the Social Safety Nets. This ESCP proposes a preliminary training plan covering the following topics. This plan will be adapted to meet needs during Project implementation. As example, training may be required in: MASFAMU/FAS staff Throughout the Project duration • ESS1: Environmental and Social Assessment at central and local • ESS2: Labor and working conditions levels, PISU staff, local • ESS4: Community Health and Safety governments • ESS 7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities • Stakeholder identification and engagement • Contents of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) • Contents of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) Occupational Health and Safety Module: Ministry of Throughout the Project duration • Personal protection equipment Environment, • Workplace risk management Provincial Technical • Prevention of work accidents Staff, PISU (ESS, • Health and safety rules Technical Managers), • Preparedness and response to emergency situations Local Governments, 15 | P a g e THE WORLD BANK AO SSN Project – May 2019 Angola Social Safety Nets ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 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 • Measures for addressing GBV/SEA risks etc Grievance Mechanism Module, design and production of a training MASFAMU/FAS, Throughout the Project duration module addressing the following aspects: Provincial Technical • Registration and processing procedure Staff, PISU (GSS, • Grievance redress procedure Project Leaders, • Documenting and processing grievances Technical Managers), • Use of the procedure by different stakeholders Local Governments, Civil Society, Local NGOs 16 | P a g e