The World Bank Implementation of the International Comparison Program (ICP) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Identification / Concept Stage (ISDS) Public Disclosure Copy Concept Stage | Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 15-Feb-2018 | Report No: ISDSC24174 Feb 15, 2018 Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Implementation of the International Comparison Program (ICP) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Project ID Project Name Environmental Category Country Implementation of the International Comparison P166845 Program (ICP) in the C - Not Required World Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Team Leader(s) Estimated Date of Approval Managing Unit Financing Instrument Investment Project Marko Olavi Rissanen DECAE Financing Public Disclosure Copy Financing (in USD Million) SUMMARY -NewFin1 Total Project Cost 0.26 Total Financing 0.26 Financing Gap 0.00 DETAILS -NewFin2 B. Project Development Objective(s) The project development objective is to ensure successful conduct of the ICP activities in the CIS region, and to further institute the ICP as a permanent element of the regional and national statistical program, as per the UNSC recommendation. Furthermore, through the conduct of various activities, the project aims to enhance statistical capacity of the CIS NSOs, especially in relation to economic statistics. C. Project Description To achieve the development objective and key results, the project comprises the following components and activities. 1. Arrangement of regional workshops Feb 15, 2018 Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Implementation of the International Comparison Program (ICP) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) The component involves conducting regional workshops that cover the following topics: i) designing ICP surveys; ii) compiling GDP expenditures; iii) conducting quality assurance; iv) sharing knowledge and best practices relating to production of economics statistics; and (v) promoting the uses of PPPs. 2. Participation in international meetings and conferences The component aims at ensuring that the national and regional economic statistics and PPP estimates are produced according to the latest methodologies, techniques, guidelines and agreements. 3. Preparation of operational materials and calculation of PPP estimates The component involves preparing operational materials for conducting ICP activities and producing PPP estimates and related measures. Public Disclosure Copy 4. Production of knowledge materials and publications The component involves production of knowledge materials relating to economic statistics and publications illustrating regional ICP results. SAFEGUARDS D. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) The project activities will not include any physical interventions. Project activities, such as meetings and workshops, will be typically conducted at hotels and/or government offices in project countries' capital cities. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies In accordance with its statute regulation, CIS-STAT disposes all necessary institutional tools to carry out safeguard policies. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Takeaki Sato, Environmental Safeguards Specialist Aki Tsuda, Social Safeguards Specialist Feb 15, 2018 Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Implementation of the International Comparison Program (ICP) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) G. Policies that might apply Safeguard Policies Triggered by the Project Triggered? Explanation (Optional) The project is proposed to be as classified as Category C, given no environmental impacts are expected since the project Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 No consists of training activities that do not have potential negative environmental impact/risk associated issues. The project does not contemplate rehabilitation or new works in areas of Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No natural habitats or that would significantly impact natural habitats. The project will not finance activities in Public Disclosure Copy Forests OP/BP 4.36 No forests or that could potentially affect forest resources or their management. The project does not involve purchase or use of pesticides or finance any activities Pest Management OP 4.09 No that could lead to changes in pesticide use or pest management practices. The project does not contemplate rehabilitation or new works that could Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No potentially affect physical cultural resources. The project will strengthen the statistical capacity of government institutions, and as such will not finance any activities affecting Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No areas where indigenous communities are present or to which they have a collective attachment. The project will strengthen the statistical capacity of government institutions and as such will not finance any activities that Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 No might lead to land acquisition, resettlement, or the restriction of access to natural resources. The project will neither support the construction or rehabilitation of dams nor Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No will it support other investments which rely on services of existing dams. The project will not finance activities Projects on International Waterways OP/BP 7.50 No involving the use or potential pollution of international waterways. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No The project will not finance activities in Feb 15, 2018 Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Implementation of the International Comparison Program (ICP) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) disputed areas as defined in the policy. H. Safeguard Preparation Plan Appraisal stage ISDS required? No APPROVALS Team Leader(s): Marko Olavi Rissanen Approved By Public Disclosure Copy Safeguards Advisor: Nina Chee 09-Feb-2018 Practice Manager/Manager: Grant James Cameron 09-Feb-2018 1Reminder: The Bank's Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) by the Bank and (ii) in country by the Borrower/Recipient, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Feb 15, 2018 Page 5 of 5