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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLAN DISASTER VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PROJECT COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA AUGUST 29, 2019 PRODUCED BY THE DVRP PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT DVRP Project Coordination Unit Collin Guiste Andrea Marie Project Manager Environmental Safeguards Specialist Jo-Ann George Social Safeguards Specialist Ken George Financial Management Specialist Nadette Langford M&E/Communications Specialist Jossie Stephenson Procurement Officer Tamika Lafond Administrative/ Contract Management Assistant Wynyard Esprit Project Engineer Octave Joseph Driver/Messenger Kimberly Pierre-Louis Archivist 1 | P a g e Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3 Legal and institutional framework applicable to Indigenous Peoples.
..................................... 5 Kalinago Territory Local Area Plan ............................................................................................ 7 Demographic Information ......................................................................................................... 9 Political & Cultural Characteristics ............................................................................................ 9 Socio-economic Characteristics ............................................................................................... 10 Summary of Consultative Process ........................................................................................... 13 Additional Community Consultations – Social Impact Assessment by TYPSA, Pre-Engineering and Design Consultants ........................................................................................................... 19 Framework for free, prior, and informed consultation with the Kalinago Community .......... 19 Ensuring that the Indigenous Peoples receive social and economic benefits that are culturally appropriate .............................................................................................................. 20 The cost estimates and financing plan for the IPP .................................................................. 23 Mitigation Measures Recommended by the Kalinago Community During ............................. 24 Consultations ........................................................................................................................... 24 Grievance Redress System ...................................................................................................... 25 Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting on the implementation of the IPP ............................. 27 Community Consultations and Monitoring Visits ................................................................... 28 Crop Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 28 2 | P a g e 1 Introduction The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project financed by the World Bank and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica was implemented in 2014.
The objective of the Project is to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts in Dominica through: (i) (ii) investment in resilient infrastructure, and improved hazard data collection and monitoring systems.

One component of this project is the rehabilitation of 43.3 km of road on the eastern coast of the island.
The project area begins at Pont Casse Roundabout to Hatton Garden and Petite Soufriere is divided into four (4) segments/lots as follows (Figure 3): Segment/Lot 1 Segment/Lot 2 Segment/Lot 3 Segment/Lot 4 Pont Casse Roundabout to Bois Diable Junction Bois Diable Junction to Castle Bruce Castle Bruce to Petite Soufriere Castle Bruce to Hatton Garden Figure 1: Eastern Island Roadworks Project Area 3 | P a g e Lot 4 (Castle Bruce to Hatton Garden) also includes the Kalinago Territory.
During the project preparation phase, a plan was developed with the main goal to properly and effectively manage the possible social and economic impacts of the project on Dominica’s indigenous community.

This was done following a process of consultation with the Kalinago people.

It also sought to comply with the requests of the Kalinago community for the creation of employment and skills transfer during project implementation.
Following approval for Additional Financing for the DVRP following Hurricane Maria in 2017, there was a re-prioritising of project activities due to the damage caused to Dominica by Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria.

This included the existing implementation arrangements for Social Safeguards, which as a result would require review and revalidation of the Indigenous Peoples Plan.
Another goal of this plan is also to outline a culturally appropriate strategy for collaboration and engagement with the indigenous community of Kalinago.

The revised IPP will present details and updates on activities from the original IPP which have been implemented thus far in the project cycle.

Additionally, it will present the challenges experienced in implementation and suggest the way forward.
Revalidation of the requirements of the IPP is confirmed in the draft Additional Financing Project Document, as follows: “In the parent project members of the territory requested that they be trained and hired through an apprenticeship project.

The agreed to activities under the Kalinago Road Training Program will be revisited and revalidated.” Therefore, the commitment to the requirements of the IPP still stands.
Adjustments have been made to allow for a more substantial number of apprentices to be engaged in order to realise a greater level of skills transfer in road construction throughout the Kalinago Community.

Recommendations made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs for the establishment of a Road Repair crew originating from the Kalinago Territory is still relevant and should be pursued.
4 | P a g e Additionally, it is strongly recommended that the apprenticeship be considered a component of the National Employment Program, which already has a structure in place for programs such as this.

2 Legal and institutional framework applicable to Indigenous Peoples.
The Carib Reserve Act of 1978, amended by an act of parliament in 2015, provides for the establishment of a body corporate for the administration of the Reserve and for matters connected herewith.1 The amendment changed the name Carib to Kalinago, and since then any reference to the indigenous people of Dominica makes use of the name Kalinago.
The Act gives the Kalinago Council2 the authority and responsibility for the management of the Kalinago Territory and variously describes the establishment of the office of the Kalinago Chief, the Constitution, and powers of the Kalinago Council.

Specifically, it gives various powers to the Kalinago Chief and the Kalinago Council and outlines responsibilities of the Minister responsible for the Council.

Furthermore, it outlines the means of conducting elections for Council Members and the Chief.
It also indicates how funds are to be used on behalf of the Territory.

The Act gives the Kalinago Council powers to institute various bylaws pertinent to the management of the community.

The Council is further organized into Hamlet Development Committees, governed by a constitution prepared by the Council.

There are eight (8) hamlets in the Territory, but seven (7) hamlet development committees since two (2) hamlets were combined.
The committees serve as branches to the Kalinago Council which lends to the effective management of the Territory.

The Department of Kalinago Affairs was established in the year 2000 to address the needs of the local Kalinago people in the Kalinago Territory and by extension, Dominica.

It was headed by a Parliamentary Secretary.

In 2005, the Department was changed to the Ministry of Carib Affairs.

Following the amendment of 2015, the ministry has been named the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs.
The mission of the Ministry is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic condition, the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the people of the Kalinago Territory and Atkinson, and to facilitate the vigorous promotion of the integration of Dominica's Indigenous People into the socio-economic life of the wider Dominican society.

The Ministry's strategic objectives include: 1 To formulate and implement community development projects.
2 To facilitate community participation in the decision making process re the development of the communities.

1 Carib Act of 1978 http://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap25-90.pdf 2 The indigenous people of Dominica are now referred to as Kalinago, following an Act of Parliament in 2015 (See page 5 of this document) 5 | P a g e 3.

To work towards the improvement of access to finance and credit for the Kalinago people.

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To increase the awareness of the traditional and cultural heritage of the Kalinago people.

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To collaborate with other Ministries, departments and organisations the implementation of development programmes/projects in the two (2) communities (Atkinson and Kalinago Territory).

for The Ministry's strategic objectives include: 1.

To formulate and implement community development projects.

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To facilitate community participation in the decision making process re the development of the communities.
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To work towards the improvement of access to finance and credit for the Kalinago people.

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To increase the awareness of the traditional and cultural heritage of the Kalinago people.

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To collaborate with other Ministries, departments and organisations for the implementation of development programmes/projects in the two (2) communities (Atkinson and Kalinago Territory).

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To undertake activities aimed at the socio-economic independence of the Kalinago people.3 The village of Atkinson does not form part of the Kalinago Territory.

However, it forms part of the political constituency, hence the reason for its inclusion under the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs of which the Minister of Kalinago Affairs is also the Parliamentary Representative for the Constituency.
In September 2007, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica ratified ILO 169, the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention4 – and signed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.5 3 http://caribaffairs.gov.dm/index.php/aboutus 4 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=1000:11200:0::NO:11200:P11200_COUNTRY_ID:103311 5 The Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well- being and rights of the world's indigenous peoples.
The Declaration addresses both individual and collective rights; cultural rights and identity; rights to education, health, employment, language, and others.

It outlaws discrimination against indigenous peoples and promotes their full and effective participation in all matters that concern them.

It also ensures their right to remain distinct and to pursue their own priorities in economic, social and cultural development.
The Declaration explicitly encourages harmonious and cooperative relations between States and indigenous peoples.

(UN Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) 6 | P a g e 3 Kalinago Territory Local Area Plan The Kalinago Territory Local Area Plan was commissioned in 2010, under the Carib Community Capacity Building Project (CCCBP) of the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs.
The final report was presented in 2012.6 The aim was to formulate a plan “to guide development in the Kalinago Territory (CT) to facilitate the optimal use of the land and related resources currently available for development in the Territory”.

The information presented in this document is useful since it provides relevant information on the social, economic, cultural status and existing land use patterns in the Kalinago Territory.
Location The Kalinago Territory is located in the Parish of St David on Dominica’s East or windward coast.

It is comprised of 3,782.03 acres of land stretching over 9 miles, covering about 2.0 percent of Dominica’s landmass.
Figure 2: Location of Kalinago Territory 6 Kalinago Territory Local Area Plan (2012) 7 | P a g e The Territory is divided into 8 hamlets, namely: Sineku, Gaulette River, Mahaut River, St. Cyr, Salybia, Crayfish River, Battaca, and Touna Concorde and is bounded as follows: North: East: South: West: By Big River, Lot 63 and Balata Ravine By the Sea (Atlantic Ocean) Lot 4 in the Majini State Lands Settlement, Aratouri Rinine, Majini River and State Lands By The Pagua River, Concord Estate, Barracoua Ridge, Lot 11 in Majini State Lands Settlement.
Figure 3: Boundaries of the Kalinago Territory 8 | P a g e 4 Demographic Information As per the 2011 Preliminary Census, the population of the Kalinago Territory recorded 2,145 – 1,212(56.5%) males and 933 (43.5%) females.

5 Political & Cultural Characteristics As mandated in the Carib Reserve Act of 1978 (amended in 2015), the lands in the Territory is the property of the Kalinago Council and no individual can own land and/or be titled to land in his or her name.
The Council is solely responsible for allocating land for all purposes including housing, public conveniences, government projects and community projects.

The Council is comprised of seven (7) persons – the person elected as Chief and six (6) other persons elected as members.

The Chief is the Chairman of the Council hence is responsible for convening meetings.
In terms of other rights and privileges, the Indigenous Peoples are entitled to all rights like all Dominicans including voting, passports, political participation etc.

The Kalinago culture has evolved due to development activities undertaken on the national level.

Their traditional arts and crafts produces baskets, mats, hats, jewelry and hammocks made from dried palms and reeds.

This continues to be one of the main revenue earning mechanisms in the Territory.
9 | P a g e 6 Socio-economic Characteristics The 2009 Country Poverty Assessment stated; “in respect of ethnic origin, indigenous persons were more likely than any other group in the population to be poor; 49.8 percent or one in two persons of indigenous origin are poor.

This is a significant finding as the indigenous population represents about 5 percent of the total population of Dominica (approximately 3300 persons).
However, there has been a reduction in measured poverty among the group, given that in 2003, some 70 percent was poor and half were indigent.”7 The issue of land ownership or lack thereof, (the Kalinago Council has ownership of lands in the Territory) poses serious concerns for individual socio-economic advancement.

This significantly limits their access to credit at local banks since they do not possess required collateral i.e.

Certificate of Titles as per the laws governing the Territory.
Whereas it is necessary to ensure the lands allocated to the Territory remains unchanged, it prohibits individual economic advancement based on requirements from the banking community.

As a means for further interventions to improve the lives of the Indigenous People, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica through loan assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank constructed the Kalinago Barana Aute (KBA) Village.

The Village offers tours including cultural dances and site visits.
In the shops, local creations are centered on larouma, calabash, pottery and coconut products, from which wood carvings, baskets and other artistic creations are created.

8 The Indigenous people are also employed outside of the territory in various fields, similar to that of the rest of the population of the country.

Unemployment in the Kalinago Territory is estimated to be high, particularly among the youth.
Decline in the agricultural sector coupled with delayed realization of strong and sustained growth in the tourism sector nationally continue to negatively impact employment in the Kalinago Territory.

The development strategy for the sustainable use of land and other resources in the Kalinago Territory should thus facilitate opportunities for job creation.9 Sixty-nine percent (69%) of homes in the Territory suffered damage during the hurricane.
The Ministry of Kalinago Affairs has designed two Financial Interventions funded by the Government to provide temporary, short-term, financial assistance to the Kalinago people affected by Hurricane Maria.

The specific focus of the intervention is on the rehabilitation of homes and support for people in the Kalinago craft industry.
The home rehabilitation aspect, $821,555.22 to be administered by WAIKADA, takes into consideration finance for the procurement of building materials, and the costs associated with local labour for successful completion projects.
7 Dominica Country Poverty Assessment, Main Report, 2009 8 http://www.kalinagobaranaaute.com/features/crafts/ 9 Carib Territory Local Area Plan, January 2012 10 | P a g e The support for the craft industry will take the form of a monthly allowance of $500 for five months to beneficiaries who have lost livelihoods due to the loss of products, the unavailability of raw material along with the severe impact on the Tourism Sector.
This initiative is in tandem with the vision of the Ministry to improve the quality of life and opportunities for the Kalinago people by contributing to a relationship of mutual understanding, trust and respect between the Government and people of Dominica and the Kalinagos.10 10 http://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/economy-development/kalinago-territory-to-get-short- term-post-maria-financial-assistance/ 11 | P a g e 7 Summary of Consultative Process Stakeholder Ministry of Kalinago Affairs Area of Influence/Interest Garnering of support for project activities from the community Liaison with the community Stakeholder Engagement Plan Project Phase Stakeholder Manager Engagement Approach Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Ministry of Housing and Lands – Property Valuation Unit Ministry of Agriculture Wider Kalinago Community Kalinago Council Negotiation and Contribution for properties Planning and execution Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Assessment of Crops Planning Support for project and related activities Participation in consultations and training programs Labour source Garnering of support for project activities from the community Liaison with the community Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Kalinago Council/Ministry of Kalinago Affairs Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Ministry of Kalinago Affairs Road Users Use of the road Compliance with traffic management etc Planning and execution Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU 13 | P a g e Consistent communication through PS and Kalinago Development Officer (emails etc) for engagement and approval of activities Consultations prior to execution of any project related activity Timely requests for consultations and discussions regarding access to properties in the Kalinago Territory Conduct assessments with farmers on their properties; signing of assessments Public Consultations Distribution of letters and flyers Face to face discussions GRM activities Training in Commercial Food Preparation and Road Building Consistent communication through PS and Kalinago Development Officer (emails etc) for engagement with the community and approval of activities.
Consultations prior to execution of any project related activity.
Direct communication Public consultations Distribution of flyers Face to face communication Radio Announcements 3 days prior to project related activities which may disrupt or Farmers Removal of crops to facilitate project Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU inconvenience road users Crop assessment by the Division of Agriculture and signed by each farmer Small Business Owners and Craft Vendors Possible relocation during works; restricted access Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Training Compensation for loss of business Directly Impacted Homeowners living on the roadside Access to properties Relocation Planning, execution and closure Social Safeguards Specialist/PCU Consultation focused on directly impacted homeowners.
Explanation of possible impacts and mitigation measures.

14 | P a g e Prior to the implementation of the project in 2014, several consultations were held in the Kalinago Territory.
Table 1: Analysis of Participants Age Groups Cohort Children Youth Adults Elderly All Groups 0-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over Participation Male 0 1 6 2 6 2 1 18 Female 0 0 5 3 5 1 0 14 All hamlets were represented as follows: Table 2: Representation by Hamlets Hamlet Participation Bataca Crayfish River Gaulette River Mahaut River Salybia Sineku St Cyr Concorde Total Male 3 3 1 1 2 5 3 0 18 Female 4 1 0 1 3 2 3 0 14 Total 0 1 11 5 11 3 1 32 Total 7 4 1 2 5 7 6 0 32 On 28th January 2014, representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Kalinago Affairs and the World Bank met with the Kalinago Council to discuss the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project and in particular the component directly impacting the Kalinago Territory.
From the discussion, the Kalinago Council pledged their support for the project.

Among their major concerns was the employment of Kalinago as contractors and/or as part of the workforce and their inclusion throughout the project life cycle.

It was also agreed that a community consultation will be held on Wednesday, 5th February 2014 at the Sineku Resource Centre.
The objectives of the meeting were as follows:  Provide the Kalinago community with a greater level of detail on the planned investments (investments which emanated from the communities’ own long-list of prioritized investments);  Present an opportunity for comments, clarifications, questions, concerns, suggestions to be aired and discussed;  Receive Community feedback on the potential positive as well as negative impacts of  the investments; Identify mitigation measures to be included in the project and implemented via the IPP.
Some of the benefits identified by residents included:  Less wear and tear on vehicles resulting in lower cost for maintenance  Employment creation (during implementation and after completion as access will create more opportunities for local businesses  Infrastructural development of the area  Improved accessibility  Enhanced road network  Skills training for Kalinago The groups felt that all Kalinago will benefit from the project.
Probed further, the group stated that if employed during the construction of the road, the Kalinago males will directly benefit from employment and by extension their families.

For females, economic activity could be generated by providing food (breakfast, lunch) to the construction workers; which will also have a positive effect on the family.
16 | P a g e The following potential negative consequences were identified during discussions:  Temporary inconvenience during construction (travelling delays, pollution, possible destruction of wildlife)  Relocation of residents  Poor drainage may result in land slippage  Possible destruction of the marine environment   Preservation of water pipes during construction  Increased volume run-off from culverts Increase in social ills (increased crime as more access to the Territory is created) Overall, the project received overwhelming support from the Kalinago Community.
They cited the further expansion of their tourism product as one of the main reasons for supporting the project.

Other reasons given were as follows:  Better road network  Better accessibility to the Kalinago Territory   Short and long-term employment opportunities  Reduce disaster vulnerability Increased business opportunities as a result of better access created Based on the discussion, we can conclude that the Kalinago People support the implementation of the project.
Some of their main concerns which need to be addressed are the employment of Kalinago during the construction phase, design of waterways to prevent further coastal erosion and inclusion of the Kalinago Council and the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs throughout the project life cycle, particularly with regards to assessments and design of works.

by the Ministry of Public Works, Energy & Ports.


The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Resilience, Disaster Management and Urban Renewal remain committed to ensure that all issues raised at these consultations will be taken into consideration in order to realize successful implementation of the project, thereby improving the quality of life for the Kalinago People.

On February 5, 2014, a community consultation was held at the Sineku Resource Centre.
The consultation was a joint effort of the Kalinago Council, Ministry of Kalinago Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Environment.

This was followed by several consultations up to present time, to include those conducted to introduce the IPP training programs in Commercial Food Preparation and the Road Apprenticeship Program.
Following the Kalinago Community’s request for generation of economic activity, both by direct employment and through food sales to construction workers, consultations were held to solicit further feedback for informing the structure of programs to meet these needs.
17 | P a g e Social Safeguards Consultants for TYPSA, the pre-engineering and design contractors for the Eastern Island Roadworks project also held consultations in the Kalinago Territory to gather data for their Social Impact Assessment Report.

Follow up consultations were held to present the draft reports to the community for feedback and further recommendations for the designs.
Figure 4: Residents at TYPSA Consultation 18 | P a g e 8 Additional Community Consultations – Social Impact Assessment by TYPSA, Pre-Engineering and Design Consultants Though community consultations were already held in all the communities during the data collection phase of the Social Impact Assessment for the DVRP, an additional series of community consultations were held in the project affected communities during the month of April, with one held on May 5th 2018 in the Kalinago Territory.
The PCU worked closely with the Social Specialists of TYPSA, the contracting firm for the pre-engineering and designs for the Eastern Island Roadworks.

The purpose of these consultations was to provide those present with a refresher of the DVRP generally and also to narrow down to the road project, the scope, expected works and particularly how it will impact the Kalinago Community.
The TYPSA specialists’ main purpose was the gathering of information for the production of their SIA, which forms part of their TOR for the pre-engineering services.

The views of the residents on impacts (both negative and positive) were discussed and they also were presented with the opportunity to share past experiences, relating to the road and weather events.
Their concerns regarding benefits to the community and respect for traditional activities, safety for residents and employment for males were a major highlight of the consultation.

Members of the Kalinago Community were apprised on the possible impacts of the project, particularly with respect to their livelihoods, environment and land acquisition.
The issue of land acquisition was given special attention due to the existing communal ownership of property and the concern that land in the Territory has been valued at less than what is obtained outside of the Territory.

The results of these consultations will be used to further inform the completed designs for the roads within the Territory, to include local knowledge and also mitigate any negative impact.
Framework for free, prior, and informed consultation with the Kalinago 9 Communityi In adhering to the Carib Reserve Act which gives sole management of the Territory to the Kalinago Council, the Project Steering Committee must consult with the Kalinago Council at every point during implementation.

To facilitate the process, a member from the Council should be represented on the Project Steering Committee.
Additionally, three (3) days prior notice must be issued to the Kalinago Council in order to participate in meetings and site visits throughout the Project Cycle.

The prior notice should be addressed to the Kalinago Chief, preferably in written form (either post or email) during the course of the project.
19 | P a g e 10 Ensuring that the Indigenous Peoples receive social and economic benefits that are culturally appropriate The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is strongly encouraged to generate employment of Kalinago during the implementation of the project.

This was voiced by the Kalinago Council and further reinforced during a community consultation.
This will not be restricted solely to construction works but may also include contracts for provision of lunch, temporary housing arrangements and purchasing of supplies where possible.

A skills-building and/or skills transfer component should form part of the project which will be managed by the Council and the Contractor.

The Council will provide a list of skilled persons and also a list of potential trainees.
Two programs were derived from this request from the Kalinago Community: 1 2 The Kalinago Food Preparation Training Program The Road Apprenticeship Program Discussions were also held with the community for the ensuring that the accommodation facilities within the Territory meets required standards.

This can be spearheaded by the DVRP but conducted by the Discover Dominica Authority.
Economic development: 1 Kalinago Food Preparation Training The Kalinago Commercial Food Preparation Program and the Road in Apprenticeship were developed response to the request of the Kalinago Community during the project planning consultations, to have the Kalinago Women sell food to labourers of the works component of the Eastern Island Road Works and also for there to be a skills transfer program.
Radio aired announcements were inviting members of the community to consultations to inform residents of the project for employment.

There was a large turnout, with the majority being male who were as being interested labourers.
opportunities engaged and in 20 | P a g e Figure 5: Trainees at Training Orientation Therefore, in order to provide a fair gender balance in the social benefits derived from the DVRP, the decision was taken to include a component which would ensure that women were equally catered for.

Consequently, the two social derivatives from the IPP were the Commercial Food Preparation Training and the Road Apprenticeship program.
This was seen as responding to the needs of a wide cross section of the Kalinago Community, to include both men and women, and their families.

The focus on sustainability beyond the end of the project was also a factor in determining the structure and nature of both programs.

Additional consultations and a Training Needs Assessments were conducted for both programs.
Note should be made that the time frame for implementation of each program differs, in that the Food Preparation training was implemented prior to construction, while the Road Apprenticeship will take place during the construction phase of the road rehabilitation project.

Following the TNA for the Food Preparation two-level practical Training Program, a course was developed in collaboration with the University of the West Indies Open Campus.
The UWI OC agreed to include the program within its Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program.

Each trainee who completes the program would receive a Certificate of Participation from the UWI.

The training was implemented over a 12- week period which included both practical and theory and which ended in August 2017.

Seventeen (17) trainees completed Level 1, from which the top ten (10) were selected to progress to Level 1.
Plans for sustainability were to provide the top five (5) graduates from Level 2 with support from the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs to start up a small business.

graduation/certificate presentation ceremony has been delayed due to budgetary concerns.

This lack of formal closure to the program can have a negative Efforts are impact on trainee morale.

the to continuing UWIOC for the eventual presentation of certificates to bring the training to a close.
to meet obligations A Figure 6: Food Preparation Training Practical Session 21 | P a g e 2 Road Apprenticeship Program The Road Apprenticeship Program was developed by the PCU of the DVRP in 2016 in collaboration with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development of the Government of Dominica with recommendations from the Public Works Corporation Engineer and the Builders and Contractors Association of Dominica (BCAD).
A plan was developed to guide the advancement of the program.

Training modules for the program will be based on the results of the Training Needs Assessment as outlined in the Training Plan, and previous consultations held with stakeholders (See Training Plan).

However, the training is expected to include modules extracted from the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) in Road Construction.
22 | P a g e 12 The cost estimates and financing plan for the IPP Initially, the following budget represented the cost of implementing the IPP.
a) Allowance Skills transfer (Social Benefit of the Project): Ten individuals @ $25 per day for 6 months $30,000.00 b) Six (6) Signs, Markings/Paintings (6 @ $1500.00) $ 9,000.00 c) Consultations (5) Venue 5 @$100 Transportation 5 @ $200 Snacks 5 X 40 persons @ $10 Materials TOTAL $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $43, 500.00 Following the public consultations, new budgets were developed which were more realistic in terms of meeting the socioeconomic goals of the project.
(See Appendix 1 for new budget for Road Apprenticeship Program) 23 | P a g e 13 Mitigation Measures Recommended by the Kalinago Community During Consultations  The community should be consulted regularly and provided with updates on progress from the preparation phase through implementation.

 The community wants to know where the water flows.

 Include a representative from the Ministry of Carib Affairs on the Project Steering Committee.

 The community should be involved in preparation of designs.
When evaluation for designs – need to have a couple of people from territory – council and territory need to be consulted.

 Prior to any interventions the relevant Ministry should give the Carib Council and the Ministry of Carib affairs, 3 days prior notice.
 Erection of speed bumps, road signs to deal with the expected increase in speed of passing vehicles  Improve existing drainage as part of project (proper waste disposal)  Design amicable method for relocation and compensation where necessary  Reduction in the number of curves (corners) on the present road  Use of appropriate protective gear during construction  Assessment of marine environment  Erection of sidewalks  Access to blue print for utility companies and Kalinago Council for future use (development)  Introduce community policing  Employment of contractors from the Kalinago Territory As per the aforementioned mitigation measures, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Public Works, Energy & Ports supports further discussion to implement once feasible.
This will be accomplished in collaboration with the Community either through consultations or through the Carib Council.

24 | P a g e 14 Grievance Redress System The original IPP makes provision for the Project Steering Committee and the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist as the focal points for the resolution of grievances.

However, this appears to need modification during the works phase of the project.
Discussions on grievance redress during the consultations highlighted the major role of the Kalinago Council working in collaboration with PCU Social Safeguards Specialist.

Matters for resolution, arbitration and/or mediation will include crop compensation, for removal or damage, and restoration of livelihoods disrupted by works.
Categories and Levels of Grievances Category Description Internal response Safeguard Specialist Safeguard Specialist When an answer can be provided immediately and/or DVRP is already working on a resolution.

Respond immediately to complainant.

Record and report as part of overall reporting process.

Does not require internal consultation One off grievance that requires considered response and actions/commitments to resolve complaint.

Needs input from IST and other internal team members and specialists.
Supervisor level or above Repeated, extensive and high-profile grievances that may jeopardise the reputation of DVRP Needs input from CREAD and relevant Ministries permanent secretaries.

Executive level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Table 1: Levels of Grievances How will complaints be investigated?

Procedures for the investigation of grievances are explained in detail in the Grievance Redress Mechanism developed for the DVRP Section 3.
Staff of the Kalinago Territory were trained in the use of the GRM prior to project implementation.

The report for the training is available at the Project Coordination Unit.

25 | P a g e Role of the Social Safeguards Specialist Following the investigation, the safeguard specialist, in collaboration with the Kalinago Council, when necessary, will use the findings to create an action plan outlining steps to be taken in order to resolve the grievance.
The safeguard specialist is responsible for assigning actions, monitoring actions undertaken and making sure deadlines are adhered to.

Once all actions have been completed and the safeguard specialist feels the grievance has been resolved, they will then formally advise the external stakeholder via their preferred method of contact.
Role of the Council in the settlement of Grievances Grievances which cannot be settled by the Kalinago Council/PCU will follow the grievance redress policies outlined in the DVRP Grievance Redress Mechanism: Section 3.8.

A challenge/concern expressed by the Kalinago Chief is the community’s level of adherence to rules instituted and enforced by the Kalinago Council.
It is expected that there will be conflicts with regards to land possession, particularly due to the lack of official records of land entitlements (not ownership).

A Grievance Redress Register and Forms are project specific and will be prepared for use during the works phase.

Copies will be placed in the Kalinago Council Office.

The Grievance Register will be kept at the PCU and updated with information gathered both by the Kalinago Council and the PCU.
26 | P a g e 15 Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting on the implementation of the IPP The overall monitoring of the Indigenous Peoples Plan shall be that of the Project Steering Committee.

Within the proposed organizational structure, the Social Safeguards Specialist shall be specifically responsible to monitor implementation of the IPP.

The Social Safeguards Specialist will include at every stage in the project implementation, the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs and the Kalinago Council.
Reports on the implementation of the IPP will be submitted to the Ministry of Kalinago Affairs and the Kalinago Council and when necessary consultations will be held with the community (Kalinago Territory).

27 | P a g e 16 Community Consultations and Monitoring Visits Regular scheduled and unscheduled monitoring visits will form part of the PCU’s efforts to ensure compliance with World Bank Safeguard policies.
The PCU will continue to work closely with the Kalinago Council to ensure that Works contractors adhere closely.

Based on the ESHS policies instituted in 2018, compliance and penalties will be included in the conditions of the works contract.

Consents and permits must be obtained from the Kalinago Council for the removal and/or disposal of excavated material during Works.
The Project Coordination Unit has developed Easement agreements for Right of Passage or Temporary Acquisition to facilitate civil works.

These will be modified for use in the Kalinago Territory, as is done for other DVRP Project locations.

17 Crop Assessment The Division of Agriculture will conduct assessments of crops which will be impacted by the works.
The assessments must be conducted in the presence of the farmer and the list of affected crops must be mutually agreed upon by the Agriculture Officer and the farmer.

Individual farmers will be paid compensation for any crops which are included in the assessment.

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