DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17729853
title: Table 5 - 1 in Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 100 MW Solar PV Plant by Navoi in Uzbekistan

description: Table 5-1: Summary of Stakeholder Engagement to Date
DateStakeholdersStakeholder Engagement MethodsLocationPurposeSummary Feedback6 March 2019• Farm A LandownerFace-to-face meetingsAt Farm A• Inform the relevant stakeholders about the proposed project;Did not attend meeting• Capture views and concerns of the relevant stakeholders about the project;• Understand the needs of the communities and capture valuable information to make an informed decision.6 March 2019• Farm B land userFace-to-face meetingsAt Farm B• Inform the relevant stakeholders about the proposed project;Farm B are content with the development, but they are concerned about the lack of response to obtain alternative land from the Administration.• Capture views and concerns of the relevant stakeholders about the project;• Understand the needs of the communities and capture valuable information to make an informed decision.6-7 March 2019• Deputy Khokim of Navoi region • Chief of the Main DepartmentCommon meeting at the Provincial Administration OfficesNavoi City• Identify and prioritize key stakeholder groups;Generally satisfied with the project.• Chief of the Main Department• Chief specialist of the Investments department of Navoi region• Inform the relevant stakeholders about the proposed project;Observations made in terms of: • Nature of the canal adjacent to the site (irrigation) and permits to obtain water.• Deputy Khokim of Karmana district on investment, innovation, support of privatized enterprises, free economic and small industrial zones as well the development of tourism• Capture views and concerns of the relevant stakeholders about the project;• General status of the proposed land, previous and current contracts (right of use).• Understand the needs of the communities and capture valuable information to make an informed decision;• Head of District Irrigation Department• Chief Engineer, Cadastral officials of Karmana district• Enhance ownership of the Project within the host communities;• Provide a basis for stakeholder participation in impact identification and mitigation;• Provide a basis for managing and responding grievances from the local communities and other stakeholders, and• Provide a strategy and timetable for sharing information and consulting with each of these groups.6-7 March 2019• Chairman of the mahalla committee Malik (Uzumzor is part of the Mahalla Malik)Meeting at the Local Administration OfficesUzumzor• Understand the EIA regulatory framework;Satisfied with the fact the that project will be developed in the local council she rules. She• Explain the Project and its expected effects;mentioned that there is a community (named Residential Area in the Project Location section), that apparently is not within her jurisdiction, with a high unemployment rate.• Get the views and opinions on potential Project impacts;• Gather existing baseline information on the environmental aspects.6-7 March 2019• Specialist from the Women's CommitteeMeeting at the Provincial Administration OfficesUzumzor• Capture views and concerns of the relevant stakeholders about the project.They have a programme to integrate women, including but not limited to vulnerable categories (e.g. ex-convicts, domestic violence, etc.), in the job market. They offered support to the future concessionaire to help recruit women for the project.12 April 2019• Cadastral officials of Karmana districtNavoi KhokimiyatNavoi• Confirm that there were no grievances, open claims or court cases, filed by the project area land occupiers/users with the government.No issues identifiedPRELIMINARY ESIA PHASE2 March 2020• Kamoliddin Khasanov. Deputy Khokim of Navoi Region on InvestmentsFace-to-face meetingsNavoi Khokimiyat• Mission tasks, stakeholders meeting list •• Overview of the region economic indicators2 March 2020• Elbek Gafforov. Deputy Head of Investment Department n of Navoi Region KhokimiyatFace-to-face meetingsNavoi Khokimiyat• Mission tasks, stakeholders meeting list• Provided general support to the ESIA team.2 March 2020• Hurshid Karamatov. Investment and Foreign Trade Department of Navoi Region KhokimiyatFace-to-face meetingsNavoi Khokimiyat• Mission tasks, stakeholders meeting list• Provided general support to the ESIA team.2 March 2020• Mumin Ikromov. Head of Navoi region Melioration DepartmentFace-to-face meetingsNavoi Khokimiyat• Specialists required for the meeting• Provided general support to the ESIA team.3 March 2020• Abbos Ibragimov. Lead Specialist of Navoi Region Irrigation DepartmentFace-to-face meetingsNavoi Khokimiyat• Specialists required for the meeting• Information provided on irrigation canals, water abstraction permits and issues.3-7 March 2020• Sherzod Jumaev. Deputy Khokim of Karmana DistrictFace-to-face meetingsNavoi and Karmana Khokimiyat• Arranging the meetings and support with any information required.• Provided general support to the ESIA team.4 March 2020• Farm B land userFace-to-face meetingsAt Farm B• Inform the relevant stakeholders about the proposed project status; • Capture views and concerns• As per previous meeting Farm B are content with the development, but they are concerned about the lack of response to obtain alternative land from the Administration.4 March 2020• Participants: consultants (Yusupova Saida, Sharipova Elmira), representative of the Karmana khokimiat, teachers of school No. 26, representatives of the makhalla committee, elders and residents of the makhalla Malik (Kurgan Gulshan) and a doctor from the rural medical center of the mahalla Malik.Meeting at the local school 26MalikThe purpose of the meeting is to present the project; answer to questions of the residents in connection with a new project in the mahalla.Questions and answers session: - What will be the environmental impact of the project? - How many jobs will be created? - What kind of specialists will be needed? - What technology will be used when installing solar panels? - Have such projects been implemented in Uzbekistan? - Are there any similar projects in neighboring countries? - Who is the customer of the project? - Will there be a change in electricity tariffs for the population? - Where will the equipment come from? - How many kilometers from the SPP to the village? - Who is the developer of the SPP project? - Will provide services to repair solar panels installed by the population (for private use)? - Drinking water coming through Damhodzha waterpipe in the summer has a weak watercourse. Gulshan barrow is located above the level of the water conduit and resedents pump water. Such situation exists only in this section of the Mahalla. Other sections are below the water level. Residents are afraid that if the SPP uses water, they will receive less water for their own needs.The following issues were discussed: • Construction of a solar power plant (SPP). • SPP is planned to be built on the territory of Uzumzor village, a part of the makhalla Malik. • Brief information about the company • Company projects in other countries • Area of the SPP • Technology to be deployed at the plant (solar panels) • Impact on the residents •- Why this construction is prioritised? Law on Renewable Energy Lawa and the need for additional electricity capacity.- When will construction begin and when will the SPP start operations?4 March 2020• Present: Yusupova Saida, Sharipova Elmira, representative of the Karmana khokimiat, teachers of school No. 23, representatives of the makhalla committee, residents of the mahalla Malik, Uzumzor villageMeeting at the local school 23Uzumzor• The purpose of the meeting is to present the project; answer to questions of the residents in connection with a new project in the mahalla.Questions & answers and suggestions received:- For what needs the electricity generated by SPP to be used?- Who is the developer of the project?- What will be the impact on the environment?- During the work of the SPP, will there any radiation and what impact can it have on children?- Will jobs be created?- How can we get information about possible vacancies and employment opportunities for local residents in the SPP project?- Residents would like to receive information about vacancies at the SPP through the mahalla committee and the employment center.- Is it possible to organize additional training for local specialists for employment in the SPP project?- Will there be an increase in taxes and payments in connection with the construction of the SES?- Where will the SES be located?- Will there be an impact on plants and wildlife?- Project cost?- The approximate cost of the project is $ 100 million per 100 MW.- Is it possible to get sponsorship from project owners for educational purposes, educational programs, trainings for school students on the topic of solarenergy, and assistance in obtaining better Internet for educational purposes?- To work at the SES, what education do you need to receive and in which educational institution?4 March 2020• Xamraeva Inobat. Chair of Malik Mahalla, Kaldirgoch villageFace to face meetingMalik Mahalla, Kaldirgoch village• Informing about the project• Provided general socio-economic discussion of issues affecting the project area and locality.4 March 2020• Nilufar Gafforova. Chief specialist on women and gender issues, Malik MahallaFace to face meetingMalik Mahalla, Kaldirgoch village• Informing about the project• Provided social baseline data on gender and women issues5 March 2020• Gulnoza Shermatova. First Deputy,Face to face meetingKarmana Khikimiyat• Informing about the project• Provided social baseline data on gender and women issuesDepartment for support of marhalla and families, Karmana Khokimiyat• Interviewing and collecting social baseline data on gender and women issues5 March 2020• Khusnitdin Shovkiev. Research specialist on tourism and archaeology, Karmana museumMeeting on site.On site• Join visit to the project site and collecting data on archaeological sites• Provided specialist support on site.5 March 2020• Nuriddin Hamraev. Specialist of Karmana District Kadastr DepartmentFace to face meetingKarmana Khokimiyat• Information on the land lease process.• Legal status of the land of the project• Land allocation procedures for farmers A and B;5 March 2020• Muzafar Sharipov. Head of investment department of Karmana KhokimiyatFace to face meetingKarmana Khokimiyat• Discuss the Project details, make preliminary agreements and arrangements that need to be in place as part of the Project design documentation development process/getting various approvals• Additional information on landowners and land allocation procedures5-6 March 2020• Akbar Asloitov.Meeting on site.On site• Data collection on flora and fauna of the project area• Provided specialist support on site.• Lead Specialist on biodiversity of Navoi Region Environment Committee6 March 2020• Specialists of the Emirate Centre for the Conservation of the Houbara in NavoiFace to face meetingEmirate Centre for the Conservation of the Houbara• Observation of avifauna data• Provided overview of Houbara bustard conservation work, range and confirmed site is unlikely to support any breeding pairs.6 March 2020• Otabek Zaripov. Head of water department of Karmana DistrictFace to face meetingKarmana Water Department• Information about water pipe on the project area;Documents and maps of the pipe provided.6 March 2020• Rustan Matsuev. Chief Engineer, water department of Karmana DistrictFace to face meetingKarmana Water Department• Information about water pipe on the project area;Documents and maps of the pipe provided.
description: Published as part of McAlister, Greg, Cuthbert, Dr Brian & Bell, Iain, 2020, Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 100 MW Solar PV Plant by Navoi in Uzbekistan in null, 1 Tanfield Edinburgh EH 3 5 DA United Kingdom :World Bank (WB) on page 55, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17261518