local entrepreneurs. Support for development of regional finance policies, regulations, and frameworks for insurance products and payment systems. Categorical Exclusion §216.2(c)2(i): education, technical assistance or training programs except to the extent such programs include activities directly affecting the environment; §216.2(c)(2)(iii): analyses, studies, academic or research workshops and meetings; §216.2 (c)(2)(xiv) Studies, projects or programs intended to develop the capability of recipient countries to engage in development planning, except to the extent designed to result in activities directly affecting the environment (such as construction of facilities, etc.) Improvement of ability of policies to enable mobile banking to facilitate cross border trade and financing. 1-B. (NRM) Support for regional harmonization and domestication of agricultural policies and standards (e.g., COMESA’s regionally gazetted policies on biotechnology/bio-safety and seed, the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)’s Standard Methods and Procedures for Animal Health, and the EAC’s Food Security and Nutrition Strategy, harmonized standards for 22 staple foods, and common pest list). Negative Determination, subject to the following Condition(s) Policy development must integrate or otherwise reflect current data and analysis on regional environmental trends, including principles of sustainable NRM and GCC adaptation strategies in the policy documents. Data and analysis may be drawn from USAID, other bilateral donor agencies, International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, or other internationally recognized research or development entity. Support for development and implementation of agricultural regulations and policies reducing restrictions on cross-border trade of agricultural inputs. Negative Determination, subject to the following Condition(s) Policy development must integrate or otherwise reflect current data and analysis on regional environmental trends, including principles of sustainable NRM and GCC adaptation strategies. Data and analysis may be drawn from USAID, other bilateral donor agencies, International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, or other internationally recognized research or development entity.
Facilitation of development of regional communities of practice to combat sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) threats (e.g., Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and aflatoxin) that limit production and intra-regional trade access N/A LOW Support to underfunded national research and extension systems. N/A LOW Increased access to and use of improved seeds and fertilizers through enabled movement of seeds and fertilizer Improved seeds and inputs may be affected by any rise in temperature or MODERATE Project will focus on policy level to facilitate improved trade. Should promote climate Work with Research organizations to promote appropriate Work with regional research entities and economic
change in precipitation patterns change tolerant varieties varieties and advice communities to standardize research Promotion of regional approaches for improved access to high-quality agriculture inputs (seeds and fertilizer), more efficient trading platforms for both formal and informal trade, and regional trade policies that enhance the quantity and quality of agricultural production Improved seeds and inputs may be affected by any rise in temperature or change in precipitation patterns MODERATE Project will focus on policy level to facilitate improved trade. Should promote climate change tolerant varieties Work with Research organizations to promote appropriate varieties and advice Work with regional research entities and economic communities to standardize research Training for technical staff in regional institutions on moving from agriculture and N/A LOW
food security policy and program formulation to implementation. Support of and tools for coordination of national governments, regional organizations, the private sector, development partners and donors to improve regional agriculture. N/A LOW Promotion of climate sensitive agriculture and trade policies, including Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), which is an integrative approach to address the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. N/A LOW
production and processing to promote food safety and aflatoxin control agricultural inputs distribution messaging in investment fora Strengthening capacity of National Agriculture Research Institutes to access and adopt improved technologies, inputs, and best practices. N/A LOW Improvement of operational efficiency of major ports. N/A LOW Acceleration of implementation of One Stop Border Posts, not including construction activities N/A LOW
Facilitation of public-private partnerships that invest in infrastructure to increase trade of livestock and other commodities. N/A LOW Investment in improved hard infrastructure (e.g., ports, road, rail, and border posts Sea rise may affect the port infrastructure directly HIGH Any investment in the infrastructure will need further risks assessment and mitigation measures to address the risks. Working with other partners to ensure infrastructure is Environmental Impact Assessment is recommended for large scale infrastructure support. Climate Change Experts should be part Working with Multilateral Development Banks funding infrastructure to implement recommended mitigation and adaptation measures.
proofed against climate change. of the planning team Small-scale construction/rehabilitation of new trade infrastructure, including custom buildings along border areas or ports, in support of trade facilitation procedures at the national level. Climate Change may affect construction and related infrastructure HIGH Best management practices in all construction activities will be integrated to ensure that climate change risks are addressed Climate Change Advisor is expected to be part of any design team. Strengthening Climate Change policy with the Regional Organizations to ensure Climate Change mainstreaming in projects. Small-scale construction/rehabilitation of administrative buildings in support of Climate Change may affect HIGH Best management practices in all Climate Change Advisor is Strengthening Climate Change policy with
implementation of bilateral and multilateral trade commitments (e.g., WTO/WCO Customs Clearance and Assessment Standards, USG-EAC Cooperation Agreement on Trade Facilitation, SPS and Technical Barriers to Trade, etc.). construction and related infrastructure construction activities will be integrated to ensure that climate change risks are addressed expected to be part of any design team. the Regional Organizations to ensure Climate Change mainstreaming in projects. Small-scale construction/rehabilitation of administrative or other support buildings in support of centers of excellence, fostering of communities of practice, and cultivation of change agents. Climate Change may affect construction and related infrastructure HIGH Best management practices in all construction activities will be integrated to ensure that climate Climate Change Advisor is expected to be part of any design team. Strengthening Climate Change policy with the Regional Organizations to ensure Climate Change
change risks are addressed mainstreaming in projects. Small-scale construction/rehabilitation of buildings to support improved efficiency of transport and transit infrastructure. Climate Change may affect construction and related infrastructure HIGH Best management practices in all construction activities will be integrated to ensure that climate change risks are addressed Climate Change Advisor is expected to be part of any design team. Strengthening Climate Change policy with the Regional Organizations to ensure Climate Change mainstreaming in projects. Government