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Revised Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Yemen COVID-19 Response Project (P173862) (English)

11 Aug 2021

The project aims to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness; strengthen the capacity of Yemen health system to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to support health system preparedness for managing existing and future outbreaks. [...] To the extent possible as per the Project scope, WHO will provide the Implementation Partners in the country with the material resources, technical guidance, and actions so that the Project is implemented in compliance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) requirements. [...] The ESMF hereafter outline the procedures to identify, mitigate the Environmental and Social Risks and impacts associated with the project activities in addition to other chapters explaining the Infection Control and Medical Waste Management Plan ICMWMP, Implementation Budget and Stakeholder engagement requirements and approach. [...] However, the project might cause substantial environmental, health and safety risks due to the hazardous nature of the pathogen and reagents and other materials to be used in the project-supported laboratories and quarantine facilities. [...] Assessmen The Environmental Protection Council must inform the proposed projects proponents of the t and Management screening results within three months from submission of the project proposal and determines of Environmental the appropriate EA instrument and required studies required to assess potential risks and and Social Risks and impacts.
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Disclosure Date
2021/08/11
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Revised Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Yemen COVID-19 Response Project (P173862)
Originating Unit
OPS2ATTACH
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United States of America
Rel Proj ID
RY-Yemen Covid-19 Response Project -- P173862,P173862
Unit Owning
Health Nutrition &Population MNA
Volume No
1

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