The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary Appraisal Stage (ESRS Appraisal Stage) Public Disclosure Date Prepared/Updated: 10/16/2019 | Report No: ESRSA00302 Oct 16, 2019 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country Region Project ID Parent Project ID (if any) Nigeria AFRICA P169405 Project Name Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) Practice Area (Lead) Financing Instrument Estimated Appraisal Date Estimated Board Date Governance Investment Project 9/17/2019 11/26/2019 Financing Borrower(s) Implementing Agency(ies) Federal Ministry of National University Finance Commission, Bureau of Public Procurement, Minstry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Public Disclosure Social Development Proposed Development Objective(s) The objective of the project is to develop sustainable capacity in managing procurement, environment and social standards in the public and private sectors Financing (in USD Million) Amount Total Project Cost 80.00 B. Is the project being prepared in a Situation of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints, as per Bank IPF Policy, para. 12? No C. Summary Description of Proposed Project [including overview of Country, Sectoral & Institutional Contexts and Relationship to CPF] The project is to develop and initiate implementation of a sustainable capacity in the management of procurement, environmental and social standards in the public and private sectors. Secondary objectives include to: (a) achieve value for money, efficiency and effectiveness in public expenditure and private sector resources; (b) reduce youth Oct 16, 2019 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) unemployment; (c) promote gender equality; and (d) apply digital technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement, environmental and social system D. Environmental and Social Overview D.1. Project location(s) and salient characteristics relevant to the ES assessment [geographic, environmental, social] The project will be operational nationally and will provide capacity support to BPP , Ministries of Environment, Women Affairs, Works and Housing and Labor and employment to develop their capacity for strategic planning, monitoring of Procurement, Environment and Social (PES) practices and certification. The project will finance at least six Centers of Excellence (to be selected among Federal Universities using competitive process) with the main purpose of conducting training in higher education at various levels from Short Courses to master’s degree across 5 Tracks. D. 2. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity The borrower has acceptable Legal and Institutional Frameworks in the country to ensure compliance on environmental issues. When it comes to social issues there is no single point ministry dealing with social impacts and risk management in Nigeria. The provisions of the new World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) that relate to social aspects such as labor, protection of vulnerable groups, social inclusion, community health & safety and land and livelihoods are under the purview of different ministries or department and agencies (MDAs) such as Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development, Department of Lands, Ministry of Labor etc. Typically, these Ministries/Departments MDAs do not have policies and regulatory provisions that address the ESF requirements holistically. Therefore, the current capacity for enforcement and implementation of the social standards of the ESF Public Disclosure within the MDAs is considered low and will be enhanced through the project. For the implementation of social and environmental standards, the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs & Social Development will coordinate the Technical Working Group on social development standards which will include Department of lands (in the Ministry of Works and Housing) and the Ministry of Power, Works & Housing and Ministry of Labor & Employment, respectively. For environmental standards, the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) in Nigeria is responsible for setting policy guidelines on environmental issues and ensuring compliance with national environmental standards. The Environmental Assessment (EA) department charged with the responsibility of implementing the Nigerian EIA Act No. 86 of 1992 will coordinate other relevant agencies such and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and National Oil Spill Detection , Response Agency (NOSDRA), and other relevant ministries, agencies and departments. II. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (ES) RISKS AND IMPACTS A. Environmental and Social Risk Classification (ESRC) Moderate Environmental Risk Rating Moderate The expected environmental impacts of the project will be generally positive by enhancing quantity, quality and relevance of PES skills development in Nigeria. However a few environmental impacts were identified during the project preparation stage. The key environmental risks relates to management of waste, waste water, sewage, noise, dust during minor construction works and the safety of the students (e.g. electrical, fire, safe materials, no lead based Oct 16, 2019 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) paint). The nature of the potential environmental risks and impacts are not irreversible, unprecedented or complex and easy to manage. Social Risk Rating Moderate On assessment of the social risks of this project, the project is classified as moderate for the following reasons: • Although the project footprint is relatively small and short term there could be minor civil works involving rehabilitation of existing centers or small scale buildings. Both skilled and unskilled laborers could be brought in for these civil works at the academic centers. This heightens certain labor related risks involving health and safety of workers, fair wages and working conditions and the protection of female workers • During project preparation, potential GBV risks were identified at two levels. The first is the potential Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) of the local communities and/or students in the academic centers due to the outside contractor workers. The second risk is heightened sexual harassment in the institutions themselves due to more women students participating in the courses • There may also not be equal opportunities for participation in the PES program for women either as students or as employees due to traditional gender bias • There could also be potential issues regarding exclusion of people with disabilities from both the design of the academic centers (impeding physical access) as well as the courses/curriculum may not be tailored to the needs of person’s with disabilities. B. Environment and Social Standards (ESSs) that Apply to the Activities Being Considered Public Disclosure B.1. General Assessment ESS1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Overview of the relevance of the Standard for the Project: The expected environmental and social impacts of the project will be generally positive by enhancing quantity, quality and relevance of PES skills development in Nigeria. However a few environmental impacts were identified during the project preparation stage. The key environmental risks relates to management of waste, waste water, sewage, noise, dust during minor construction works and the safety of the students (e.g. electrical, fire, safe materials, no lead based paint). The nature of the potential environmental risks and impacts are not irreversible, unprecedented or complex and easy to manage. The key social risks identified in the project inlclude labor related risks, GBV and Sexual exploitation, lack of equal opportunities for women and girls as well as persons with disabilities to participate in the project. There could be minor civil works involving rehabilitation of existing centers or small scale buildings. Both skilled and unskilled laborers could be brought in for these civil works at the academic centers. This heightens certain labor related risks involving health and safety of workers, payment of fair wages, working conditions and the protection of female workers. Potential GBV risks were identified at two levels. The first is the potential Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) of the local communities and/or students in the academic centers from the outside contractor workers. The second is sexual harassment, sexual assault or verbal harassment in the institutions themselves due to more women students participating in the courses. There may also not be equal opportunities for participation in the PES program for women either as students or as employees due to traditional gender bias. There could also be potential issues Oct 16, 2019 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) regarding exclusion of people with disabilities from both the design of the academic centers (impeding physical access) as well as the courses/curriculum that may not be tailored to the needs of person’s with disabilities. To address these risks, the project has prepared and disclosed an Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) which includes Labor Management Procedures and a preliminary Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) along with a grievance redressal system. During project implementation after the selection of the participating institutions and the confirmation of specific sites, the project will prepare, review and disclose an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) before commencement of project activities for each eligible investment. To address GBV risks, SPESSE will develop institutional codes of conduct for teachers and administrative enforcement mechanisms that, among other elements, prohibit sexual harassment, sexual contact with students, or other abuses of students/trainees. Implementing partners would be briefed and sensitized regarding what the codes of conduct entail especially the provision on sex with individuals below the age of 18, and the repercussions of violations, so they are well-understood. The project will establish clear, safe, accessible procedures to report GBV and determine information sharing agreements that could be communicated to the project GRM: given the prevailing power imbalances between males and females, as well as between students and teachers/employers, and the normalization and stigma around violence. Enabling various channels that consider the barriers that survivors face (i.e.: disability, illiteracy, lack of voice and participation) can help them feel safe to report. During implementation, the project will also identify and designate at least one counselor or focal point who can be a first point of contact for students experiencing sexual harassment. This will ensure that students can be provided confidential support and tools to help themwithout any negative repercussions. Public Disclosure In case beneficiaries wish to escalate some complaints, the project GRM will include protocols specific to GBV complaints that would allow for confidential reporting and can connect survivors to women organizations (preferably specialized in GBV) or groups who can refer them to support services. Provisions to escalate these issues through the GRM will be integrated so that State and Federal Project Implementing Entities can respond in real time. Finally, the borrower will develop a costed GBV Action plan as part of the project Implementation Manual. The plan will detail how the participating universities that are part of the project will put in place the necessary protocols and mechanisms to address the GBV risks; and, address any GBV incidents that may arise. The plan will be reviewed bi- annually and updated annually by the respective project implementing entities. To address labor related risks, Labor Management Procedures (LMP) have been integrated as a chapter in the ESMF. The LMP will be further updated as required in the Project Implementation Manual. In addition, a GRM specifically for direct and contracted workers will be set up. The GRM will be designed at an early stage and will be established by project effectiveness. Similarly during project implementation the SEP will be periodically updated. ESS10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure A Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) has been prepared by the borrower and consulted upon in country and disclosed. The plan addresses specific risks identified by stakeholders, including the exclusion of certain beneficiaries Organized Private Sectors, Universities, vulnerable/disadvantaged groups etc. and it will be updated as and when necessary. Oct 16, 2019 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) The objective is to establish a systematic approach for stakeholder engagement, maintain a constructive relationship with them, considering stakeholders’ views, promote and provide means for effective and inclusive engagement with project-affected parties throughout the project life-cycle, and ensure that appropriate project information is disclosed to stakeholders in a timely, understandable, accessible and appropriate manner. The project will set up a project-specific Grievance Redress and Feedback Mechanism for people to report concerns or complaints, if they feel unfairly treated or are affected by any of the sub-projects. The SEP is a living document and will be reviewed during implementation. Major revisions to the SEP during implementation will be publicly disclosed. B.2. Specific Risks and Impacts A brief description of the potential environmental and social risks and impacts relevant to the Project. ESS2 Labor and Working Conditions The main labor required in the SPESSE project will include staff of the PIU and Coordination Committees, Staff of the sub agencies/departments that will be participating in the project, teachers and trainers in the Centers of excellence and Contract workers brought in to rehabilitate small-scale buildings of the centers. They will need to meet requirements for: terms and conditions of employment; non-discrimination and equal opportunity; worker’s organizations; child labor; forced labor; a grievance mechanism; and, occupational health and safety plans. Stakeholders and beneficiaries working in connection with the project full-time or part-time will remain subject to the terms and conditions of their existing public sector employment or agreement, unless there has been an effective Public Disclosure legal transfer of their employment or engagement in the project. The project has included labor management procedures as part of the ESMF. The contractor will be required to update and comply with these requirements during project implementation and ensure non-discrimination and promote gender sensitivity in the recruitment process of consultants or specialized workers needed during the implementation of identified sub-projects, including sensitization related to the availability of worker’s Grievance Mechanism (GM) and to abide by the code of conduct to prevent and address potential harassment, child labor, gender or GBV/SEA issues during the implementation of the activities financed under this project. The project will also include an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures or plans and a Grievance Redress Mechanism for labor disputes. ESS3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management The project will not finance activities that may generate pollution. However a few environmental impacts could occur during minor construction. These relate to management of wastes, waste water, sewage, noise, dust and the safety of the students (e.g. electrical, fire, safe materials, no lead based paint). The project is not expected to generate large amounts of wastes. However, the waste that would be generated from rehabilitation of existing buildings will follow the protocol of reduce, reuse and recycle. In addition, project will encourage and promote energy efficiency, pollution prevention and management including the use of energy saving and efficient bulbs, and biodegradable materials where applicable. Oct 16, 2019 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) ESS4 Community Health and Safety This ESS is relevant as minor civil works may result in the presence of workers and potential impacts of GBV/SEA issues on the local communities and students of the academic centers. Specific GBV risks have been identified and the borrower will also develop a costed GBV Action Plan during project implementation. ESS5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement The project is not financing activities that involve land acquisition, restrictions on land use, or involuntary resettlement. ESS6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources Not relevant at this stage, as the project does not involve biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources. ESS7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities There are no identified Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities in the project area. Public Disclosure ESS8 Cultural Heritage Not relevant at this stage, as the project will not finance activities that will affect cultural heritage. ESS9 Financial Intermediaries This project is not an FI operation. B.3 Other Relevant Project Risks No other relevant project risks C. Legal Operational Policies that Apply OP 7.50 Projects on International Waterways No OP 7.60 Projects in Disputed Areas No Oct 16, 2019 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) III. BORROWER’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) DELIVERABLES against MEASURES AND ACTIONs IDENTIFIED TIMELINE ESS 1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: Disclose and implement the following: i. Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF); ii. Labor Management Procedure (integrated in the ESMF); 09/2019 iii. Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) including Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM); Environmental and Social Management Plan will be done once subproject sites are known 07/2020 Costed GBV Action Plan to be developed The implementing entities to develop a project implementation manual with the environmental and social standards’ section describing in detail: • The role of E&S specialist in preparing the environmental and social standard’s sections to be included in the ToRs, tender documents and works contracts, 07/2020 • The minimum environmental and social clauses to be included in the ToRs and tender documents (including codes of conduct, coordination, reporting and monitoring, and grievance redress mechanisms), Public Disclosure The implementing entities will develop and implement a health and safety environmental plan in line with environmental legislation and World Bank requirements. • Report on the project’s compliance to Environmental legislation and World Bank requirements. 07/2020 • Update the existing environmental, social, health and safety monitoring and reporting mechanisms to align with project’s ESMF/ESMP. Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP and the E&S documents required under this ESCP into the 07/2020 procurement documents with contractors. ESS 10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure Prepare, consult, adopt and disclose SEP, and continuously update 09/2019 SEP updated, cleared and incorporated into the project’s management system, adequate staffing and 07/2020 budget will be allocated for the implementation of the SEP. Grievance Mechanism developed and integrated as per the disclosed SEP 09/2019 Implement GRM and update as may be required 07/2020 ESS 2 Labor and Working Conditions Update LMP as required in the Project Implementation Manual 09/2020 Oct 16, 2019 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) Develop, maintain and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers as described in the LMP. 07/2020 Develop and implement occupational, health and safety (OHS) plan. 07/2020 Implement OHS measures throughout Project implementation 07/2020 Implement training of Project Workers designed to increase awareness of social and environmental 07/2020 risks, code of conduct and mitigation measures. ESS 3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management Prepare Waste Management Plans as part of ESMPs 09/2020 ESS 4 Community Health and Safety Borrower will develop a costed GBV Action plan as part of the of the project Implementation Manual. The plan will be reviewed bi-annually and updated annually by the respective project implementing 07/2020 entities. Develop institutional codes of conduct for teachers and administrative enforcement mechanisms that, among other elements, prohibit sexual harassment, sexual contact with students, or other abuses of 07/2020 students/trainees Public Disclosure Designate at least one counselor or focal point who can be a first point of contact for students experiencing sexual harassment. In case beneficiaries wish to escalate some complaints, the project 07/2020 GRM will include protocols specific to GBV ESS 5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement ESS 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources ESS 7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities ESS 8 Cultural Heritage ESS 9 Financial Intermediaries B.3. Reliance on Borrower’s policy, legal and institutional framework, relevant to the Project risks and impacts Is this project being prepared for use of Borrower Framework? No Areas where “Use of Borrower Framework” is being considered: NIL Oct 16, 2019 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) (P169405) IV. CONTACT POINTS World Bank Contact: Amos Abu Title: Senior Environmental Specialist Telephone No: 5359+242 / 2 Email: aabu@worldbank.org Contact: Bayo Awosemusi Title: Lead Procurement Specialist Telephone No: 5359+201 Email: bawosemusi@worldbank.org Borrower/Client/Recipient Borrower: Federal Ministry of Finance Implementing Agency(ies) Implementing Agency: National University Commission Implementing Agency: Bureau of Public Procurement Public Disclosure Implementing Agency: Minstry of Environment Implementing Agency: Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development V. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Telephone: (202) 473-1000 Web: http://www.worldbank.org/projects VI. APPROVAL Task Team Leader(s): Amos Abu, Bayo Awosemusi Practice Manager (ENR/Social) Senait Nigiru Assefa Cleared on 16-Oct-2019 at 17:07:43 EDT Oct 16, 2019 Page 10 of 10