This screening, which is described in the policy statement on EA, determines the appropriate extent and type of EA to be undertaken, and whether or not the project may trigger other safeguard policies. Category A would require the project to undergo the most comprehensive environmental assessment, Category B a narrower assessment, and Category C no environmental assessment. A project could be classified as A, B, or C and trigger other safeguard policies. In this case, additional assessments specifically related to that policy are required. Category FI identifies subprojects, funded by the Bank through financial intermediaries, which may result in adverse environmental impacts.
Assessments provide mechanisms for public review and scrutiny.
The Borrower is responsible for any assessment required by the Safeguard Policies with general assistance provided by Bank staff. The Bank's Legal Vice Presidency monitors compliance with the policies addressing international waterways and disputed areas. The ESSD Network monitors all other Safeguard Policies. They address a number of areas related to the flow of funds, such as procurement. The guidelines for the procurement of goods and services in Bank projects help ensure that funds are used for their intended purposes, with economy, efficiency and transparency.