Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) The Gambia Essential Health Services Strengthening Project (P173287)

The objective of the ESMF is to assess and mitigate potential negative environment and social (E&S) risks and impacts of the Project consistently with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the World Bank ESF and national requirements. [...] Specific objectives of the ESMF are to: (a) assess the potential E&S risks and impacts of the proposed Project and propose their mitigation measures; (b) establish procedures for the E&S screening, review, approval, and implementation of activities; (c) specify appropriate roles and responsibilities, and outline the necessary reporting procedures, for managing and monitoring E&S issues/concerns re [...] The EIA Regulations clearly spell out the EIA process including the Categorization of projects and sub- projects (A, B, C) and the procedure for technical assessment and contents of the EIA. [...] These instruments include the National Health Policy, the Health Sector Strategic Plan, the Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) Plan and the HCWM Policy.1 The national health policy emphasizes the provision of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services, and is buttressed by the HCWM Policy which specifically highlights HCWM as a priority. [...] Objective and Application of the ESMF The objective of the ESMF is to assess and mitigate potential negative environment and social (E&S) risks and impacts of the Project consistently with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the World Bank ESF and national requirements.