ESMF of the project identifies Environment, Social, & Gender Related Issues of the Project along with the Possible Mitigation measures to offset the adverse impacts of Environment, Social, & Gender Related Issues. The objective of the ESMF is to assess and mitigate potential negative environmental and social risks and impacts of the Project consistent with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the World Bank ESF and national requirements. More specifically, the ESMF aims to
(a) Assess the potential environmental and social risks and impacts of the proposed Project and propose mitigation measures;
(b) Establish procedures for the environmental and social screening, review, approval, and implementation of activities;
(c) Specify appropriate roles and responsibilities, and outline the necessary reporting procedures, for managing and monitoring environmental and social issues related to the activities;
(d) Identify the staffing requirements, as well as the training and capacity building needed to successfully implement the provisions of the ESMF;
(e) Address mechanisms for public consultation and disclosure of project documents as well as redress of possible grievances; and
(f) Establish the budget requirements for implementation of the ESMF.
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