Paraguay / Instituto Desarrollo TFSCB Grant N0. Improving Administrative Records for SDGs Implementation and evidence-based policymaking in Paraguay Project ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) May 24, 2019 1|Page Paraguay / Instituto Desarrollo Improving Administrative Records for SDGs Implementation and evidence-based policymaking in Paraguay Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. Instituto Desarrollo is planning to implement the “Improving Administrative Records for SDGs Implementation and evidence-based policymaking in Paraguay” Project (the Project). The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (hereinafter the Bank) has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. Instituto Desarrollo will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as the timing of the material measures and actions. Instituto Desarrollo is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP. 4. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Bank by Instituto Desarrollo as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Bank will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 5. As agreed by the Bank and Instituto Desarrollo, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, Instituto Desarrollo will agree to the changes with the Bank and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Bank and the Instituto Desarrollo. The Instituto Desarrollo will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the project, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action. 6. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Instituto Desarrollo shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts. 2|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 Improving Administrative Records for SDGs Implementation and evidence-based policymaking in Paraguay Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 24, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Fundi ng Committed ESCP Monitoring and Reporting A REGULAR REPORTING: Prepare and submit regular monitoring As part of the Project Reports Instituto Desarrollo Within specified timeframe. reports on the implementation of the ESCP. to be submitted to the Bank under Article II 2.04 of the Agreement. B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Promptly notify any Not later than a week after Instituto Desarrollo Within specified timeframe. incident or accident related or having an impact on the Project taking notice and not later which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on the than of the incident or environment, the affected communities, the public or workers. accident. Provide sufficient detail regarding the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken to address it. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: The Project Director will be Throughout Project Instituto Desarrollo Throughout Project responsible for the implementation of the ESCP, as specified in its implementation. implementation. terms of reference. 1.2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Ensure that terms of reference for Throughout Project Instituto Desarrollo Throughout Project studies, capacity building, training and any outputs of technical implementation. implementation. assistance provided under the Project, are acceptable to the Bank and duly incorporate and take into consideration the requirements of the Environmental and Social Standards. 3|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 Improving Administrative Records for SDGs Implementation and evidence-based policymaking in Paraguay Project ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN May 24, 2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Fundi ng Committed ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: Develop and implement One week after signing the Instituto Desarrollo Within the specified labor management procedures. Agreement, appropriate timeframe. management procedures will be put in place and thereafter maintained for consultant contracts. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 SEP IMPLEMENTATION AND GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: Throughout Project Instituto Desarrollo Throughout Project Implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) that has been implementation implementation prepared for the Project, including the grievance mechanism described in the SEP. 4|Page