CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (Exchange Rate Effective {November 11, 2012}) Currency Unit = Bangladesh Taka (BDT.) 81.2500 BDT = US$1 FISCAL YEAR July 1 – June 30 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ADB ADP AF AIGA AIGG ARCS BCCRF BCCSAP BDT BFD CAS CBA CCF CF CMO CMC CPGs C&AG DFO DPs EMF EMP FAPAD FAO FDGs FM FMS FUG FY GEF GIS GoB GRM IBRD ICDPs ICR IDA IFR Asian Development Bank Annual Development Program Arannayk Foundation Alternative Income Generation Activities Alternative Income Generating Groups Audit Report Compliance System Bangladesh Climate Change Resilience Fund Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Bangladesh Currency (Taka) Bangladesh Forest Department Country Assistance Strategy Cost-Benefit Analysis Chief Conservator of Forests Conservator of Forests Community Mobilization Officer Co Management Committee Community Patrolling Groups Comptroller & Auditor General Divisional Forest Office Development Partners Environmental Management Framework Environmental Management Plan Foreign Aided Project Audit Directorate Food and Agriculture Organization Forest Dependent Groups Financial Management Financial Management Specialist Forest Users’ Group Fiscal Year Global Environment Facility Geographic Information System Government of Bangladesh Grievance Redress Mechanism International Bank of Reconstruction and Development Integrated Conservation and Development Projects Implementation Completion Report International Development Association Interim Financial Report IP IPCC IRR IURFs LDCF MDBs MoEF MoF MTR M&E NAPA NGO NPV OM OP ORAF PD PDO PIC PIU PM PPMR PS PSC RIMS RFP RPF RS SA SOE SF SIA SIMF TPDP TSS UNDP US$ VCF Indigenous People Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Internal Rate of Return Un-audited Financial Reports Least Developed Countries Fund Multilateral Development Banks Ministry of Environment and Forests Ministry of Finance Mid Term Review Monitoring and Evaluation National Adaptation Program for Action Non Government Organization Net Present Value Operational Manual Operational Policy Operational Risk Assessment Framework Project Director Project Development Objectives Project Implementation Committee Project Implementation Unit Project Manager Procurement Performance Monitoring Report Procurement Specialist Project Steering Committee Resource Information Management System Request for Proposal Resettlement Policy Framework Remote Sensing Social Assessment Statement of Expenditures Social Forestry Social Impact Assessment Social Impact Management Framework Tribal People’s Development Plan Targeting and Selection Strategy United Nations Development Programme United Sates of America Currency Village Conservation Forum
Contact: Mr. Md. Yunus Ali Title: Chief Conservator of Forests Telephone No.: (880-2) 818-1737 Email: ccf-fd@bforest.gov.bd Responsible Agency: Arannayk Foundation (AF) Contact: Mr. Farid Uddin Ahmed Title: Executive Director Telephone No.: +880-2-9873275 Email: info@arannayk.org . Project Implementation Period: Start Date: 15-Mar-2013 End Date: 31-Dec-2016 Expected Effectiveness Date: 15-Mar-2013 Expected Closing Date: 31-Dec-2016 . Project Financing Data(US$M) [ ] Loan [X] Grant [ ] Other [ ] Credit [ ] Guarantee For Loans/Credits/Others Total Project Cost (US$M): 35.00 Total Bank Financing (US$M): 0.00 . Financing Source Amount(US$M) Borrower 1.20 BCCRF (Bangladesh MDTF for Climate Change) 33.80 Total 35.00 . Expected Disbursements (in USD Million) Fiscal Year FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Annual 0.9 8.5 12.45 9.4 2.55 Cumulative 0.9 9.4 21.85 31.25 33.8 . Project Development Objective(s) The project development objective is to reduce forest degradation and increase forest coverage through participatory planning/monitoring and to contribute in building the long-term resilience of selected communities in coastal and hilly areas to climate change. . Components Component Name Cost (USD Millions) Afforestation and Reforestation Program 22.0 Alternative Livelihoods to Support Forest Communities 4.00 Capacity Development for Forest Resource Planning and Management 5.50 Project Management 3.50 . Compliance Policy Does the project depart from the CAS in content or in other significant respects? Yes [ ] No [ X ]
Table 3.1: Terms of Reference (TOR) for key PIU Staff and Consultants Position Key Tasks Education/ Qualifications Experience and Skills A. Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) Project Director (PD) Provide overall leadership to a team comprising staff and consultants in carrying out project activities, including procurement and financial management, reporting directly to the Project Implementation Committee Plan, implement, manage, supervise, monitor, and coordinate all project activities Coordinate with the Divisional Forest Officers Be responsible for regular reporting on project activities to IDA Post- Graduation (Masters) preferably in the field of forestry or natural resource management or related field Trained in forest resource planning and management. Trainings on project management, procurement and FM are additional advantages Minimum 10 years’ experience in project/program planning, management and monitoring and evaluation At least 5 years forestry experience Proficiency in writing and speaking English Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Assist the Project Director in overall monitoring and evaluation of the project activities especially the afforestation and reforestation. Working as the Procurement Focal Point of BFD in the Project and work with the Procurement Specialist in updating the procurement plan, preparing bidding documents and requesting for proposals, short-listing consultants, coordinating bid evaluation committee meetings, facilitating evaluation of bids/proposals and awarding contracts Assist PD in procurement monitoring at the field level Report directly to PD Post- Graduation (Masters) preferably in the field of forestry or natural resource management or related field Training on procurement is preferable (Otherwise, to be trained within 3 months) Minimum 5 years’ experience of project/program monitoring and evaluation Proficiency in writing and speaking English Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) - 02 Assist the Project Director in overall monitoring and evaluation of the project activities especially the field office rehabilitation/reconstruction and technical studies. Working as the Financial Management Focal Point of BFD in the Project and work with the Financial Management Specialist and Accounts for preparing consolidated financial management Post-Graduation (Masters) preferably in the field of forestry or natural resource management or related field Training on Financial Management is preferable (Otherwise, to be trained within 3 months) Minimum 5 years’ experience of project/program monitoring and evaluation Proficiency in writing and speaking English Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) 01
position at each exit point of the forest for the whole day and will observe and record (in a data sheet) the number of persons coming out from the forest and the forest goods being carried by them. The volunteers will record the name and distance (from the forest) of the communities the forest resource collectors came from, the distance of the place of collection of the forest goods from the exit points and the time spent in collection of the forest goods by asking those people in a friendly manner. In the market place, the volunteers will collect complementary data such as the weight/quantity of forest goods in a bundle, sac or head load as brought by the forest resource collectors and the prices of the forest goods. The price data shall be collected once in every month but for data on weight/quantity of forest good per bundle, sac, etc., one time data will be sufficient unless a change in the standard sizes of the bundles, sacs, etc. are observed. To monitor project progress, two full implementation support missions will be undertaken annually by the Bank. Additionally, the Bank will monitor implementation throughout the year. A mid-term review of the project will be carried out by September 2015. An Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) will be submitted to the Bank no later than six months after the closing date. Additional detail on the World Bank’s support to project implementation and monitoring can be found in Annex 5. For an independent assessment on quantitative and qualitative performance of implementation, third party monitoring is proposed for the project. In addition, BCCRF secretariat will develop separate monitoring system for the projects to be funded under the trust fund. Project Organizational Chart
GAAP: The Governance Specialist based in Bank’s Dhaka Office will be member of the project team to support implementation of the GAAP and the risk mitigation measures related to governance and corruption throughout the project period. C. Implementation Main Focus Considering the risk associated with extraordinary visibility vis-à-vis external partners and media for climate change and required substantial work and follow-up during implementation, the IDA team would need significant resources to carry out proper implementation support. Most of the IDA team members will be based in the Bangladesh and South Asia to ensure timely, efficient and effective implementation support to the clients. Table 5.2: Skills Mix Required Skills Needed Number of Staff Weeks Number of Trips Comments Task Management 60 20 Country Office Natural Resource Management Specialist 30 10 South Asia Procurement Specialist 30 10 Country Office Financial Management Specialist 30 10 Country Office Governance Specialist 10 5 Country Office Forestry Specialist 10 4 Washington DC Forestry Economist 6 4 Washington DC Afforestation Specialist 50 30 Country Office Community Development, Livelihoods and AIG Specialist 40 10 South Asia Forestry Policy, Capacity Building & Climate Change Specialist 40 10 South Asia Silvi-culture and Inventory Specialist 15 8 New Zealand Environment specialist 20 10 Country Office Social safeguard Specialist 20 5 Country Office
Governance and Accountability Action Plan Issues/Risk/ Objectives Actions to address the issues Responsible agency Timeline Early warning signs Institutional Risks Weak institutional capacity and internal incentives for performance Project will establish RS System to track and verify afforestation/reforestation results Random verification of sites by external party PIU IDA team, Independent Monitoring Firm At the beginning and end of project period Several times a year, Six-monthly Discrepancy in areas under planned and actual afforestation Poor tenure regime for forest resources Project will ensure that only land areas with formalized tenure and under jurisdiction of BFD are selected for afforestation and reforestation through screening Information on sites to be covered by afforestation and reforestation is disclosed on the BFD and AF web sites with feedback mechanisms installed. PIU/Project site offices As soon as area is identified Feedback received on specific land plots Strong political influence on local level on selection of project areas leading to changing sites leading to delay and ineffective use of resources BFD will be bound to a map with areas agreed for afforestation/reforestation with maximum 15% discrepancy. Livelihood activities will start only when areas is confirmed for Afforestation activities. BFD, IDA team, and AF Map will be agreed within 2 months of Project inception Requests to change land plots are received from the BFD Lack of transparency and governance arrangements in selection of beneficiaries for Social Forestry program AF will develop Targeting and Selection Strategy (TSS) and Plan with clear objectives, processes, indicators and scoring system for selection of areas and beneficiaries for Project activities. Joint planning by BFD and AF in participants selection as Afforestation/Reforestation beneficiaries and AIG activities Instead of beneficiaries selection at the Upazila level, selection of participants at union level through an transparent process Proper assessment and verification of potential applications of participants. Well documentation of assessment and selection process. BFD, AF, Third Party Monitor First 3 years Delay in receiving progress report on public meeting and participation selection Report of third party monitoring
Internal Accountability System Need to improve internal accountability mechanisms Regular reporting on the progress and issues to the BCCRF Management Committee by BFD and AF Establish a PIC chaired by the Chief Conservator of Forests to regular activity review and provide guidance to PIU and AF BFD, AF Throughout Project Implementation Committee to be before Project Inception Delay in reporting Committee not set-up timely Information Dissemination and Transparency Citizens lack information for project results and implementation Undertake regular reporting by PIU and AF project Office on implementation Appointment of Designated Officers to implement the Right to Information Act and oversee proactive disclosure of budget, program, and performance information through means suitable to reaching the citizens Regular information dissemination through website, meetings with stakeholders, and posting of information in UP and Upazila offices in targeted communities AF will develop and implement Information Dissemination and Awareness Strategy and Plan, including designation of an RTI Designated Officer, which will include all messages, means and audience for delivering information to local government, target communities to enhance participation and inclusion. BFD, AF Throughout Project Implementation By Project effectiveness Within 2 months from Project inception Lack/delay of routine reporting Delays in appointing Designated Officer Delays in uploading and updating of information on website Afforestation and Reforestation Poor quality seeds resulting less germination and seedling Poor Nursery practices Training of BFD field staff for identification and collection of mature and quality seeds At least 10 percent seeds and site checking by the DFO to ensure quality Third party monitoring for quality control Hiring an international nursery expert to review the nursery and operations manual BFD, Third Party Monitor First 3 years Field visit report of DFOs Field supervision of the Bank Consultants Third Party Monitoring Results
Golpata Plantation Golpata (Nypafruticans) To be harvested from 4 to 5 years of planting following the felling rules. At least 45% of the harvest may go as share of the participants. Participants will get 45% of the harvest. Ref: Social Forestry Rules 2004. Section 20(2)d Enrichment Plantation Baen (Avicenniaofficinalis), Moricha Baen (Avicennia marina), Shada Baen (Avicennia alba), Gewa (Excoecariaagallocha). Kakra (Bruguierasexangula), Sundri (Heritierafomes), Dhundul (Xylocarpusgranatum), Kholshi (Aegicerascorniculatum), Shingra (Cynometraramiflora), Goran (Ceriopsdecandra), Hetal (Phoenix Paludosa) etc. Not to be felled. Collection of dead lops and tops as fuel wood and fodder for their livestock. BFD may allow local communities to collect dead lops and tops: 100% for first tinning Ref: Social Forestry Rules 2004. Section 15(3), 20(1) Core Zone Plantation (Long rotation) Gorjon (Dipterocarpus spp.), Sal (Shorea robusta), Dhaki Jam (Syzygium grande), Telsur (Hopea odorata), Champa (Michelia champa), Mehagony (Swietenia mahagoni), Chikrasia (Chikrassia tabularis), Jarul (Lagerstromia speciosa), Teak (Tectonia grandis), Civit (Swintonia floribanda), Bash Pata (Podocarpus neriifolius), Puti Jam (Syzygium spp.), Amloki (Emblica officinalis), Bohera (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Haldu (Adina cordifolia) 40 to 60 year rotation Communities will not get direct financial benefits
Buffer Zone Plantation (Short rotation) Chittatian (Alstonia scholaris), Kodom (Anthocephalus chinensis), Ghora Neem (Melia sempervirens), Akashmoni (Acacia auricoliformis) 10 to 20 year rotation Approximately 45% of the harvests including thinning are shared with participants. Participants will get 45% of the harvest. Ref: Social Forestry Rules 2004. Section 20(2)a Non Mangrove Buffer Zone Plantation (Short rotation) Chittatian (Alstonia scholaris), Kodom (Anthocephalus chinensis), Ghora Neem (Melia sempervirens), Akashmoni (Acacia auricoliformis) Koroj (Pongamia pinnata) 12 to 15 year rotation Approximately 45% of the harvests including thinning are shared with participants. Participants will get 45% of the harvest. Ref: Social Forestry Rules 2004. Section 20(2)a Strip Plantation Neem, Mehagony (Swietenia mahagoni), Chikrassia (Chikrassia tabularis), Amloki (Emblica officinalis), Tetool (Tamarindus indica), Hartaki (Terminalia chebula), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Harbarooi, Kala Jam (Syzygium spp.), Akashmoni ((Acacia auricoliformis), Rain tree (Samania saman), Palm (Borassus Fladellifer) 12to 15year The participants may grow some agricultural crops in first two years. Approximately 55% of the harvests will be the share of the participants. Participants will get 55% of the harvest. Ref: Social Forestry Rules 2004. Section 20(2)c