INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET APPRAISAL STAGE I. Basic Information Date prepared/updated: 04/08/2014 Report No.: AC7111 1. Basic Project Data Original Project ID: P081567 Original Project Name: Agricultural Diversification and Market Development Project Country: Burkina Faso Project ID: P147978 Project Name: AF-Agricultural Diversification and Market Development Project Task Team Leader: Nicolas Ahouissoussi Estimated Appraisal Date: April 1, 2014 Estimated Board Date: May 27, 2014 Managing Unit: AFTA1 Lending Instrument: Investment Project Financing Sector: Irrigation and drainage (33%);Agro-industry, marketing, and trade (33%);Crops (17%);Animal production (17%) Theme: Rural markets (34%);Rural services and infrastructure (33%);Trade facilitation and market access (33%) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0 IDA Amount (US$m.): 50 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0 Other financing amounts by source: BORROWER/RECIPIENT 5.59 LOCAL: BENEFICIARIES 6.58 Foreign Private Commercial Sources (identified) 3.74 Financing Gap 0.00 15.91 Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment Simplified Processing Simple [] Repeater [] Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) Yes [ ] No [ ] or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies) 2. Project Objectives The objecive of the project is to increase the competitiveness of selected agricultural subsectors that target national and regional markets, thereby contributing to shared agricultural growth in Burkina Faso. The Project is financing improvements in the performance of value chains for a range of agricultural and livestock products for which Burkina Faso has strong comparative advantage. 3. Project Description As the parent poject, the AF will comprise the three same components: Component 1: Improvement of ASP supply chains performance. The component aims primarily to increase the technical and economic performance of targeted value chains, improving their structure, strengthening the capacity of private actors to respond to opportunities and market requirements, while helping to sustainably increase agricultural productivity. This component includes the main thrust of the AF, which supports the evolution of existing microprojects (MP) into viable, profitable micro-enterprises (MEs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the capitalization/dissemination of successful experiences of the mother project, and the implementation of a range of quality services to meet the specific needs of MEs and SMEs. Two lines of actions will be pursued: (i) improving the competitiveness of value chains, and (ii) strengthening inter-professional (IP) organizations to enable them to support collective missions. Component 2: Development of irrigation and marketing infrastructure. The component aims to strengthen the links between producers and markets. In particular, the AF will help complete the construction of infrastructure and promote the management and operation of production and marketing infrastructure by the private sector. The AF will thus contribute to addressing issues discussed during the initial stage, namely: (i) the lack or inadequacy of infrastructure and equipment to support the marketing and export of products, and (ii) inadequate infrastructure and technologies adapted to the development needs of irrigated production in the targeted sectors. The component comprises two subcomponents: (i) development of irrigation infrastructure, (ii) infrastructure development and marketing. Component 3: Improving the institutional environment, regulatory framework and provision of advisory services including project coordination and management through a dedicated PCU (approximately US$ 13.0 million, including US$ 12.7 million IDA). The AF will maintain support for: (i) a legal and regulatory framework conducive to private investment, (ii) capacity building support services to industries to ensure quality control and standards, (iii) the development of an improved policy environment of public and private providers, (iv) better coordination, effective management, and adequate monitoring and evaluation of the Project. The component consists of three subcomponents: (i) improving the legal, regulatory and financial environment, (ii) strengthening of support and support services sectors, (iii) coordination and monitoring and evaluation of the Project. 4. Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis The AF activities will be extended to the remaining four regions that were not included in the parent project to ensure a full national coverage of all thirteen regions of the country. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Ms Paivi Koskinen-Lewis (AFTCS) Mr Abdoulaye Gadiere (AFTN1) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X Pest Management (OP 4.09) X Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) X Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: There are no significant or irreversible adverse impacts that are expected from the implementation of activities that will be financed under this AF. Most of the adverse environmental and social impacts associated with these investments will be small-scale and site-specific. Hence, they will be manageable at an acceptable level. The project remains EA category B and will not trigger new safeguards policies due to the fact that components and activities are the same as in the parent project. The triggered policies are OP/PB 4.01; OP 4.09 and OP/PB 4.12. Safeguard instruments (ESMF, IPMP and RPF) have all been updated and will be implemented as guidance/guidelines for the activities during the Additional Financing phase. During the parent project's implementation, screening of sub-projects has taken place to ensure proper identification and mitigation of any adverse impacts. The regional implementation committees approve the screening results, as per the guidelines in the operational manual of the project. In October 2011, in order to ensure that all the sub- projects financed under the parent project were in compliance with Bank safeguards policies and in line with the national regulatory framework, an Environmental and Social Audit was also carried out by the National Agency in charge of environmental impact assessment and safeguards monitoring (Bureau National des Evaluations Environnementales et de Gestion de Déchets Spéciaux -- BUNED). These practices will continue during the AF. The results of the screening process led to EA category C for most of the sub-projects. Only one sub-project was classified as category B and an ESIA (including an ESMP) was subsequently prepared to address environmental and social issues related to the implementation of this sub-project. The irrigation infrastructure put in place has not resulted in RAPs because the locations have been either donated by communities or the sites have been administratively held by the government and designated for public works. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: The assessment of potential environmental and social adverse impacts does not foresee long-term impacts associated to this project. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. Not applicable. 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. Given that the exact location of future investments are not yet known and activities are diversified, the borrower has prepared an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). That safeguard instrument contains standards, methods, and procedures specifying how future activities whose location, number, and scale are unknown will systematically address environmental and social issues. It includes: (i) a systematic environmental and social impact assessment for all activities before selection and implementation; (ii) procedures for conducting activity-specific ESIAs, Limited Environmental Impact Assessment (LEIA) or Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); (iii) capacity strengthening and awareness-raising campaigns targeted at relevant stakeholder groups for better implementation and monitoring of project safeguard measures; and (iv) establishment and implementation of a consultation framework for the environmental control and monitoring. An Integrated Pesticide Management Plan (IPMP) has also been prepared to take into account potential use of chemical products within agricultural activities. As the ESMF, the IPMP gives guidance to protect population health and environment integrity in promoting best practices. To manage land acquisition, involuntary resettlement or loss of livelihoods induced by the implementation of activities and other microprojects, the client has developed a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF). That safeguard instrument clarifies the principles, organizational arrangements, and design criteria to be applied to investments/microprojects to be prepared during project implementation. Investment- specific Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) will be prepared, as necessary, in line with the RPF and submitted to the Bank for approval. All the above safeguard documents provide detailed mitigation measures to ensure sustainability and compliance with Burkina Faso's regulations and legislations, as well as with the World Bank environmental and social policies. Activities financed under the project will be screened using a standardized approach based on the tools developed under the original project. ESMPs will be prepared as needed for the small civil works expected to be undertaken under this AF. For works with negligible impacts environmental measures based on national laws and regulations will apply. The PIU does not currently have a specific environmental specialist andthe staff in charge of monitoring and evaluation who benefitted from safeguards training during Bank supervision missions has so far been responsible for safeguards implementation. Moving forward, under this AF, the PIU will hire an Environmental and Social Expert to oversee the implementation of the project safeguards instruments and coordinate efforts at the national level. The PIU staff will continue to regularly monitor and follow-up with any safeguard issues. The Bank's supervision missions will also continue to include environmental and social specialists. Moreover, as part of capacity building activities under sub-component 3.2, the project will help the Ministry of Environment to monitor the implementation of the project's three safeguards instruments. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. Stakeholders concerned by the AF are constituted by irrigation agricultural farmers, site- specific breeders, and agroforestry partners. At the national level, there are ministries in charge of livestock development, agricultural activities, fisheries, and environment. During the safeguard instruments preparation, the various stakeholder groups have been consulted. During the updating of the safeguards documentation, new series of consultations were held where all of these stakeholders have been consulted and their recommendations, comments and suggestions taken into account in the safeguards documents finalization. The latest consultation in the process of safeguard instruments preparation was the workshop held in Ouagadougou in February 27-28, 2014 which gathered 30 participants coming from all the targeted regions of the project. B. Disclosure Requirements Date Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Yes Date of receipt by the Bank 03/06/2014 Date of "in-country" disclosure 03/19/2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 03/20/2014 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Yes Date of receipt by the Bank 03/06/2014 Date of "in-country" disclosure 03/19/2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 03/20/2014 Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop Pest Management Plan: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Yes Date of receipt by the Bank 03/06/2014 Date of "in-country" disclosure 03/19/2014 Date of submission to InfoShop 03/20/2014 * If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level (to be filled in when the ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting) OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager (SM) Yes review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the Yes credit/loan? OP 4.09 - Pest Management Does the EA adequately address the pest management issues? Yes Is a separate PMP required? Yes If yes, has the PMP been reviewed and approved by a safeguards specialist or Yes SM? Are PMP requirements included in project design? If yes, does the project team include a Pest Management Specialist? OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process Yes framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector Yes Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's Yes Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a Yes form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional responsibilities Yes been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project Yes cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the Yes monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the Yes borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? D. Approvals Signed and submitted by: Name Date Task Team Leader: Mr Nicolas Ahouissoussi 03/19/2014 Environmental Specialist: Mr Abdoulaye Gadiere 03/19/2014 Social Development Specialist Ms Paivi Koskinen-Lewis 03/19/2014 Additional Environmental and/or Social Development Specialist(s): Approved by: Sector Manager: Mr Martien Van Nieuwkoop Comments: