Addressing Resource Constraints: This area will include measures to overcome constraints with respect to human resources and budgetary resources, through both the Program incentive structure as well as capacity building and training. A capacity building and training program will be key to ensure that staff within ULGAs understand their roles, have the capacity to fulfill them, and clearly understand how they will be evaluated through the Annual Performance Assessment. The measures outlined under each of these areas are addressed and integrated into the overall Program through three types of mechanisms: Inputs to the Program design, includes measures to be undertaken during Program preparation, agreements and areas for further study, development of technical tools, and design of performance indicators; Inputs to the Program Action Plan, which are actions agreed with the Government that will be carried out after the Program is effective; and Inputs to the Program Implementation Support Plan, which is the structure of the Bank implementation support to be provided to PMO-RALG and the 18 ULGAs during implementation. This includes: Reviewing implementation progress and achievement of program results; helping to resolve implementation issues and to carry out institutional capacity building; monitoring the performance of the Program system, including the implementation of the Program action plan; and monitoring changes in Program risks as well as compliance with the provisions of legal covenants. The tables below form an action plan for environmental and social management, which is embedded in the overall Program Action Plan (included in the Program Appraisal Document, available in the World Bank InfoShop). The Action Plan, as well as the ESSA and ESMM, are intended to be living documents that are updated and revisited as necessary as the Program is implemented. Area 1: Defining a System for Environmental and Social Management No. Measures Mechanism Responsible Timeframe 1.1 Define roles and responsibilities for ESM, resettlement and compensation processes. Program Design PMO-RALG Prior to Appraisal 1.2 Mechanism developed to improve coordination between technical in ULGAs. Program Design PMO-RALG; Prior to Appraisal 1.3 Mechanism developed for coordination on technical assistance between ULGAs, PMO-RALG, NEMC, MLHHSD, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, TANROADS, and MCDG&C Program Design PMO-RALG, NEMC, MLHHSD, Prior to Effectiveness 1.4 Grievance mechanism developed and integrated into Program design. Program Design PMO-RALG; Bank Prior to Appraisal
1.5 Define process and criteria for reporting on ESM as part of overall Program reporting and record-keeping. Program Design PMO-RALG; World Bank Prior to Negotiations 1.6 As part of the APA, verify all UPG projects have completed an environmental and social screening checklist per the Program technical manual for Environmental and Social Management. Verify all projects requiring environmental and social management plans have included them in contracts for civil works. Where required, verify Resettlement Action Plan completed for all projects involving resettlement. Program Action Plan PMO-RALG Ongoing, after year 2 1.7 Agreement reached on system for resettlement and compensation, including funding flows, assistance for non-title holders, and ensuring timely payments. Program Design PMO-RALG, World Bank (with input from MLHHSD) to Appraisal Area 2: Technical Guidance and Implementation Capacity No. Measures Type Responsible Timeframe 2.1 Develop an Environmental and Social Management Manual that will function as the guiding framework for ESIA and RAPs by all 18 It will be tailored to the types of works financed by the Urban Performance Grant, consistent with the procedures in EMA, and bridge all gaps between EMA, the Local Government Act, the Land Acquisition Act and OP/BP 9.00 identified in the ESSA. Program Design PMO-RALG Prior to Appraisal 2.2 ULGAs ratify use of Environmental and Social Management Manual. Program Action Plan ULGAs to Effectiveness Area 3: Addressing Resource Constraints No. Measures Type Responsible Timeframe 3.1 Staffing needs and qualifications determined in order to carry out roles and responsibilities of ESM system. Program Design PMO-RALG (consultation with ULGAs and MDAs) to Appraisal