reduced vulnerabilities of targeted rural communities. The activities envisaged under sub projects cumulatively may have far reaching impacts if not well mitigated and therefore the use of this framework will be very important at all implementation levels. Table 1: Examples of NARIG Project Impacts Component Environmental Impacts Social Impacts Mitigation measures Component 1: Supporting Community-Driven Development Subcomponent 1.1: Strengthening Community Institutions Soil fertility issues; SLM issues; pollution issues; soil and land degradation Inequality issues on resource accessibility and use; ownership; gender disparities; leadership issues; presence of VMGs and inclusion processes; etc.; Apply NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF Sub Component 1.2: Supporting County Investments Air quality impacts; waste generation; decline of faunal species; additional garbage; water pollution; OHS; Inequality issues on resource accessibility and use; ownership; gender disparities; leadership issues; presence of VMGs and inclusion processes; etc.; NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF Component 2: Strengthening Producer Organizations and Value-Chain Development Subcomponent 2.1: Capacity-Building of Producer Organizations Food safety issues; food quality; activities out of tune with the environment i.e. construction of cottages or processing infrastructure; installation of processing equipment and machinery; construction of small scale earth pans; laying of small scale irrigation equipment, etc. Land acquisition; In equality issues on resource accessibility and use; economic dislocation of beneficiaries; ownership; gender disparities; leadership issues, etc.; Inequality issues on resource accessibility and use; ownership; gender disparities; leadership issues; conflicts, etc.; Apply NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF
Subcomponent 2.2: Value Chain Development Air, and land pollution through use of chemicals; deforestation; soil fertility issues; SLM issues; adaptation to technologies/practices to climate change; etc.; Inequality issues on resource accessibility and use; ownership; gender disparities; leadership issues; etc.; Apply NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF Component 3: Supporting County Community-Led Development Subcomponent 3.1: Capacity of Counties Disruption of utility services; restriction of access to livelihood and other assets; minor land/asset acquisition impacts; delays in compensation (if any); and provision of alternative means of livelihood; community disputes; etc.; Apply NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF Subcomponent 3.2: County Investment and Employment Programs Loss of biodiversity; soil erosion; Inequality issues on resource accessibility and use; ownership; Occupational Health Safety (OHS); gender disparities; leadership issues; etc.; Apply NARIGP ESMF; NARIGP RPF; NARIGP IPMF; NARIGP VMGF Component 4: Project Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Subcomponent 4.1: Project Management Conflicts NARIGP RPF; VMGF Subcomponent 4.2: Monitoring & Evaluation and Impact Evaluation Inter-intra Community conflicts NARIGP RPF; VMGF Subcomponent 4.3: Contingency Emergency Response All NARIGP Frameworks Source: Author (2015)
Annex 4: Format of Quarterly Monitoring Report Relevant environmental authority: Reporting dates: NARIGP County: Subprojects approved: Subproject title Activities Project phase15 Environmental l. Risks EIA / EMP Completed? Environmental Permit granted? Effectiveness of EMP Issues16 name, location, title or reference New construction, rehabilitation, maintenance See note (Severe, Moderate or Mild) Yes, No or N/A Yes, No or N/A Good, poor, or needs improvement See note below 1 2 3 etc Subprojects rejected: Subproject title Activities Reasons for rejection Remarks17 15 Subproject phase will be one of the following: (a) under project preparation or appraisal, (b) appraised, or (c) implementation 16 Issues: accidents, litigation, complaints or fines are to be listed 17 e.g. if an environmental permit was not granted, explain why?
Strategic installation of waste disposal receptacles and signs within the construction camps. Provision of training and awareness on environment. Provision of adequate toilets and efficient sewer system within construction camps Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, WARMA, NEMA, Ministry of Public health and Medical services, NARIGP. Impact on gender access to water for household use and household plots as well as impact on pastoralists and fisheries. Consideration of diverse for water and accessibility modes to be effected for each groups. Recommendation of appropriate mitigation measures for the affected. Recommendation of group specific appropriate measures to specific impacts as per the project’s specific social assessment. Beneficiary community Members, Ministry of Gender and Social Services, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Water & Irrigation, WARMA, NGO’s, CBO’s, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Impacts on vulnerable and marginalized groups Identification and profiling of vulnerable and marginalised groups through Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups Framework (VMGF). Designing of investment specific plans. Beneficiary community Members, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, County Government, Ministry of Labour, Relevant NGO’s & CBO’s, Private financial institutions, NARIGP. HIV/AIDS prevalence Spread and other related public health diseases –Water borne diseases etc. Designing and conducting of HIV/AIDS awareness, sensitisation and prevention program for each project with the entire community coverage. Designing of programs targeting reduction of the spread of water borne diseases in collaboration with Ministry of Health Beneficiary community Members, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, County Government, Ministry of Public Health and Medical Services, NEMA, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, WARMA, Ministry of Public Works,
Annex 10: Project Impacts by Component Explained World Bank Policy Project Component Environmental Impacts triggered Social Impacts OP 4.01: Environmental Assessment 1 & 2 Positive – Improved Environmental conservation measures and practices, Protection of natural resources, Improved climatic conditions. Improved and safe agricultural practices, clean and safe environment. Negative – Possible Pollution of water resources and air pollution land degradation, production of green house gases. Positive _ Capacity building, improved livelihoods, accessibility to markets through improved infrastructure and reduced food insecurity and improved nutrition status Negative- Impacts on health and sanitation OP 4.04: Natural Habitats 1 & 2 Positive- Conservation of natural habitats, Integrated farming- cross pollination, Increased vegetation cover, improved climatic conditions. Negative- Biodiversity loss, minimal interference of faunal habitats, Positive- Capacity building and awareness, protection of natural resources, Improved climatic conditions.
OP 4.09: Pest Management 1 & 2 Negative _ Air pollution, possible loss of through poisoning during sprays, human poisoning through inhalation of spray chemicals, Residual effect on foods products. Positive – Capacity building and awareness on safe use of chemical, improved human health use of organic foods. Negatives – Impacts on human health OP 4.10: Indigenous Peoples 1 & 2 Positive- Improved conservation and protection of natural resources through integrated farming. Negative over natural resource , misuse of natural resources in support of the project Positive- Capacity building, increased incomes, proper nutrition and health. Negative- Physical displacement of IP like the Ogieks from forest areas, Loss of livelihood OP 4.11: Physical Cultural Resources 1& 2 Positive – Improved Vegetation through increased production of indigenous crops Positive - Capacity building, social inclusion in the project, use of indigenous skills and resources in the project OP 4.12: Involuntary Settlement 1 & 2 Positive- Proper use of land, Improved vegetation improved climatic conditions. Positive – Capacity building Negative - Physical displacement