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7. Environmental and Social SafeguardsThe second phase of Agricultural Growth Program (AGP-II) is assigned as EA Category “B” program given that significant adverse environmental and social impacts are not expected to occur due to the nature of the proposed sub-program activities (e.g., institutional development, introduction of agricultural productivity enhancement technologies, agri-business development, small-scale water management, small-scale rural infrastructure development and management and watershed management). To ensure that environmental and social safeguard issues are well addressed in the process of program implementation, the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) developed for AGP I will be used. In addition, Resettlement Policy Framework has already been drafted and be completed for use for this program. The ESMF outlines the relevant national and regional administrative and environmental policies, laws, proclamations, guidelines and procedures to be followed during the screening of sub-programs against any potential environmental and social impacts. The ESMF also outlines the World Bank environmental and social safeguards policies that are triggered by AGP-II. The World Bank Operational Policies that are triggered by the AGP-II subprograms are: Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01, Pest Management (OP/BP 4.09), Indigenous People (OP/BP 4.10), and Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11), and Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12), and Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37). The Operational Policy on ‘Programs on International Waterways (OP/BP 4.50)’ is triggered by AGP at the program level. The main objectives of this ESMF are to: a) establish clear procedures and methodologies for integrating environmental and social issues in planning, review, approval and implementation of subprograms to be financed under AGP-II; b) specify appropriate roles and responsibilities, and outline the necessary reporting procedures, for managing and monitoring environmental and social concerns related to AGP-II subprograms; c) determine the training, capacity building and technical assistance needed to successfully implement the provisions of the ESMF; d) establish the budget required to implement the ESMF requirements; and e) provide practical resources for implementing the ESMF. The ESMF includes measures for addressing broader environmental and social impacts as a result of AGP-II implementation. The ESMF sets out to establish the Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) process to be undertaken for implementation of program activities in the proposed AGP-II when they are being identified and implemented. In parallel to the ESMF prepared, separate Social Assessment (SA) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) are prepared so as to identify and address the main social impacts and risks. Hence the ESMF will be implemented along with these social safeguard instruments. The main objectives of the SA include assessing socio-economic factors that require due consideration, identifying vulnerable and underserved groups that may be excluded from the program and affected by the program, assessing the potential social impacts, risks and the mitigation measures. Whereas, the main objectives of the RPF include: 1) establish the AGP-II resettlement and compensation principles and implementation arrangements; 2) describe the legal and institutional framework underlying Ethiopian approaches for resettlement, compensation and rehabilitation; 3) define the eligibility criteria for identification of program affected persons (PAPs) and entitlements; 4) describe the consultation procedures and participatory approaches involving PAPs and other key stakeholders; and 5) provide procedures for filing grievances and resolving disputes. Annex I: Progam target Woredas
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