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Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) The Gambia COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project (P173798)

4 Jun 2020

Specific objectives of the full ESMF are to: (a) assess the potential E&S risks and impacts of the Project and propose their mitigation measures; (b) establish procedures for the E&S screening, review, approval, and implementation of activities and subprojects; (c) specify appropriate roles and responsibilities, and outline the necessary reporting procedures, for managing and monitoring E&S issues [...] A Senior Operations Officer has been recruited to support project implementation including, inter alia, a) assist the MoH Environmental and Social Safeguards focal points to implement the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan and help ensure the project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards; b) develop and follow- up with the implementation of the project oper [...] In the environmental management of the construction of both the national reference laboratory and emergency treatment center, the NEA will be responsible for giving the final approval of environmental assessments and certifying the compliance of the proposed activities with Gambia’s environmental protection legislation. [...] Table 3.1 Required Project Environmental and Social Standards Measures and Actions Relevant Environmental & Social Required Measures and Actions Standard ESS1 Assessment and Ministry of Health (MOH) shall establish and maintain assigned departments/institutes with Management of Environmental qualified staff and resources to support the management of ESHS risks and impacts of the and Social Risks a [...] The project will put in measures to avoid any form of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Harassment (SEA/H) by following the WHO Code of Ethics and Professional conduct for all workers in the quarantine facilities as well as the provision of gender-sensitive infrastructure such as segregated toilets and adequate light in quarantine and isolation centers.
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Authors

Van Tilburg,Johanna

Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) The Gambia COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project (P173798)
Document Date
2020-06-04
Originating Unit
Environment & Social Std Policy (OPSSP)
Published in
United States of America
Rel Proj ID
GM-The Gambia Covid19 Preparedness And Response Project -- P173798
Unit Owning
Health Nutrition&Population AFR3
Volume No
1

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