Concept Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) - Central African Republic Human Capital Project (Ma?ngo) - P171158

In relation to SEA/SH risks that contributed to the social risk rating being High, the preliminary risk screening was based upon the country context and project-specific indicators, particularly given: (i) the lack of training programs on SEA/SH prevention, management, and response to health and education sector personnel; (ii) the lack of referral protocols as part of the management of SEA/SH res [...] At this stage, given that the specific locations of financed activities are not known and will be progressively determined as the project moves towards appraisal and implementation, the PCU will prepare an ESMF to address the assessment and management of environmental and social risks and impacts of the project consistent with ESS1. [...] The identification of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks and impacts and measures to manage the risks will be addressed in the ESMF and documented in labor management procedures (LMPs) that will be included in the ESMF to protect workers from injury, illness, or impacts associated with exposure to hazards encountered in the workplace or while working. [...] ESS10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure In consultation with the Bank, the Borrower will prepare and disclose prior to appraisal a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) proportional to the nature and scale of the project and its associated risks and impacts, to be implemented and updated as needed throughout the project lifecycle. [...] The project will set up a project-specific Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), sensitive to SEA/SH issues, and the ethical treatment and resolution of such complaints that is proportionate of the potential risks and impacts of the project.