The United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MoCDGWS) Program for Advancing Gender Equality in Tanzania (PAMOJA) (P 178813) Draft ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) January 25, 2024 1|Page 1. The United Republic of Tanzania through Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MoCDGWS) will implement the Advancing Gender Equality (PAMOJA) project with the involvement of President’s Office- Regional Authorities and Local Government (PO-RALG) as set out in the Financing Agreement. The International Development Association (the Bank), has agreed to provide the original financing (P178813) for the Project, as set out in the referred agreement(s) 2. The United Republic of Tanzania / Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MoCDGWS] shall ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and this Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), in a manner acceptable to the World Bank. The ESCP is a part of the Loan Agreement and the Project Agreement. Unless otherwise defined in this ESCP, capitalized terms used in this ESCP have the meanings ascribed to them in the referred agreement(s). 3. Without limitation to the foregoing, this ESCP sets out material measures and actions that the MoCDGWS shall carry out or cause to be carried out, including, as applicable, the timeframes of the actions and measures, institutional, staffing, training, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and grievance management. The ESCP also sets out the environmental and social (E&S) instruments that shall be adopted and implemented under the Project, all of which shall be subject to prior consultation and disclosure, consistent with the ESS, and in form and substance, and in a manner acceptable to the World Bank. Once adopted, said E&S instruments may be revised from time to time with prior written agreement by the World Bank. 4. As agreed by the World Bank and the United Republic of Tanzania, this ESCP will be revised from time to time if necessary, during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to Project performance. In such circumstances, the United Republic of Tanzania through MoCDGWS and the World Bank agree to update the ESCP to reflect these changes through an exchange of letters signed between the World Bank and the United Republic of Tanzania through the Permanent Secretary of the MoCDGWS. MoCDGWS shall promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 2|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME FRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Quarterly throughout PAMOJA Prepare and submit to the World Bank regular monitoring reports on the implementation to the World Bank MoCDGWSG Project environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) performance of the no laterthan 10days of each Implementation Team (PIT) Project, includingbut not limited to the implementation of the ESCP, reporting period and PO-RALG PIT status of preparation and implementation of E&S instruments required under the ESCP, stakeholder engagement activities, and functioning of the grievance mechanism(s). B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS Notify the World Bank not later MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- Promptly notify the World Bank of any incident or accident related to than 48hours after learning of RALG PIT the Project which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect the incident or accident. on the environment, theaffected communities, the public or workers, including, inter alia, cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), Provide subsequent report to the sexual harassment (SH), and accidents that result in death, serious or World Bankwithin a timeframe multiple injury. Provide sufficient detail regarding the scope, severity, acceptable to the World Bank and possible causes of the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken or that are planned to be taken to address it, and any informationprovided by any contractor and/or supervising firm, as appropriate. Subsequently, at the World Bank’s request, prepare a report on the incident oraccident and propose any measures to address it and prevent its recurrence. C CONTRACTORS’ MONTHLY REPORTS Submit the monthly reports to the MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- Require contractors to provide monthly monitoring reports on ESHS WorldBank as annexes to the RALG PIT Contractors performance inaccordance with the metrics specified in the respective reports to be submitted under bidding documents and contracts, and submit such reports to the World action A above Bank ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 3|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Establish and maintain a DITs at all MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- Establish and maintain Project Implementation Team (PIT) at Ministerial implementing LGAs two months after RALG PIT level and District Implementation Team (DITs) at District level with effectiveness, and maintain the qualified staff and resourcesto support management of ESHS risks and MoCDGWS PIT and PO-RALG PIT as set impacts of the Project including two environmental and social specialists, outin the Project Appraisal Document for implementation ESFM and ESMS (sub component 1.3) 4|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME FRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTS 1. Adopt the subproject ESMP prior to MoCDGWSG PIT 1. Adopt and implement subproject Environmental and Social Management Plans subproject bidding, and thereafter and PO-RALG PIT (ESMPs) for civil works including rehabilitation of offices, establishment of safe implementthe ESMP houses, rehabilitation of community infrastructure for CDCC, small scale throughout Project agriculture activities for which the subproject ESMP is required consistent with implementation. the relevant ESSs. 2. Adopt the ESMF prior to project 2. Adopt and implement an Environmental and Social Management Framework disbursement and thereafter (ESMF) for the Project, consistent with the relevant ESSs. implement the ESMF throughout Project implementation. Subprojects to adopt and implement the subproject site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), as set out in the ESMF. The proposed subprojects 3. Adopt the subproject ESMP prior to activities described in the exclusion list set out in the ESMF shall be ineligible to the carrying out of subproject receive financing under the Project. construction phasethat requires the adoption of such ESMP. Once adopted, implement the respective ESMP throughout Project implementation. 1.3 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS As part of the preparation of MoCDGWSG PIT and Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP, including, inter alia, the relevant E&S procurementdocuments and PO-RALG PIT instruments including the ESMF, ESMS, Subproject ESMPs the Labor Management respective contracts. Procedures, and code of conduct, into the ESHS specifications of the procurement Supervise contractors throughout documents and contracts with contractors and supervising firms. Thereafter ensure Projectimplementation. that the contractors and supervising firms comply and cause subcontractors to comply with the ESHS specifications of their respective contracts. 1.4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Throughout Project implementation. Ensure that the consultancies, studies, capacity building, training, and any other MoCDGWSG PIT and technical assistance activities under the Project including, inter alia, preparation PO-RALG PIT Subproject ESMPsare carried out in accordance with terms of reference acceptable to the World Bank, that are consistent with the ESSs. Thereafter ensure that the outputs of such activities comply with the terms of reference. This should be part of ESMF. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 5|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Adopt the LMP prior to MoCDGWSG PIT disbursement, and thereafter and PO-RALG PIT implement the LMP throughout Contractors, Project implementation 6|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME FRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Adopt and implement the Labor Management Procedures (LMP) for component 1.2,2.2 and 3.2, including, inter alia, provisions on working conditions, management of workers relationships, occupational health and safety (including personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness and response), code of conduct (including relating to SEA and SH) forced labor, child labor, grievance arrangements for Project workers, and applicable requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and supervising firms. 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS MoCDGWSG PIT and Workers’ Grievance mechanism will PO-RALG PIT Establish and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers, as described in the be established within two (2) Contractors LMP and consistent with ESS2. months of project effectiveness and prior to engaging Project workers and maintained operational throughout Project implementation. ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 3.2 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Prior to start of works and MoCDGWSG PIT and Incorporate resource efficiency and pollution prevention and management measures. thereafterthroughout PO-RALG PIT in the ESMF and any subproject ESMPo be prepared under action 1.2 above. Project implementation. Contractors, ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY Same timeframe as for the MoCDGWSG PIT and Incorporate measures to manage traffic and road safety risks as required in the ESMF adoption andimplementation PO-RALG PIT and any subproject ESMP to be prepared under action 1.2above. of the ESMP. Contractors, 4.2 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY Same timeframe as for the MoCDGWSG PIT and Assess and manage specific risks and impacts to the community arising from Project adoption andimplementation PO-RALG PIT activities including, inter alia, behavior of Project workers, risks of labor influx, of the ESMP. Contractors response to emergency situations, and include mitigation measures as per the ESMF. and ESS4 and any subproject ESMPs to be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. 7|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project 4.3 SEA AND SH RISKS Adopt the SEA/SH Action Plan, and MoCDGWSG PIT and thereafterimplement the SEA/SH PO-RALG PIT Adopt and implement a SEA/SH Action Plan, to assess and manage the risks of SEA Action Plan prior to commencement Contractors and SH. of civil works thereafter implement the GBV/SEA/SH Action Plan throughout Project implementation. ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 8|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME FRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 6.1 Implement Biodiversity Management measures and actions in accordance with Biodiversity Management measures and MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- the guidelines of the ESMF and in any Subproject ESMP prepared for the Parent actions are contained in ESMF and RALG PIT Contractors Project, andconsistent with ESS6. Subproject ESMP and shall be applied prior to commencing of relevant subproject activities ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 7.1 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLANNING FRAMEWORK Adopt the IPPF prior to start of works and MoCDGWSG PIT and thereafter implement the IPPF throughout Project PO-RALG PIT Adopt and implement an Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) for implementation. Contractors, the Project,consistent with ESS7. 7.2 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLAN Adopt the IPP prior to the carrying out of any MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- activity that requires the preparation of such IPP. RALG PIT Contractors, Adopt and implement an Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP) for each activity under the Once adopted, implement the respective IPP Project forwhich the IPPF requires such IPP, as set out in the IPPF, and consistent throughout Project implementation. with ESS7. ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.2 CHANCE FINDS As stipulated in the ESMF and later the MoCDGWSG PIT and Describe and implement the chance finds procedures as described in the ESMPs of the specific sub-project. Implement PO-RALG PIT ESMF of theProject. As stipulated in the ESMF and later the ESMPs of the the procedures throughout Project Contractor, specific sub-project implementation Supervision Contractor, Ministry of Tourism and Heritage ESS 9: FINANCIAL (FIs). 9|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project 9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ESMS) Establish and operationalize ESMS prior MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- 1. Develop, maintain, and implement Project ESMS to identify, assess, to project disbursement of component RALG PIT manage, and monitor the PFIs that receive support from the Project 1.3 funds to PFIs. Once established, (PAMOJA). maintain and implement the ESMS PFIs, MoCDGWSG PIT throughout Project implementation. and PO-RALG PIT 2. Develop, maintain, and implement PFIs ESMSs to identify, assess, manage, andmonitor environmental and social risks and impacts of FI subprojects (Component 1.3) that receive support from the PFIs under the project (PAMOJA). The ESMSs shall include, inter alia, the following elements: 10 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME FRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY • Identification of the subprojects that may receive support from the 2. Establish and operationalize PFI ESMSs Project. prior to MoCDGWS disbursement of • An environmental and social policy endorsed by MoCDGWS and funds to PFIs. Once established, PFI seniormanagement for Project ESMS and PFI ESMS maintain and implement the ESMS respectively. throughout Project implementation. • Clearly defined procedures for the identification, assessment and management of the environmental and social risks and impacts of FI subprojects, in accordance with ESS9, including, inter alia, stakeholder engagement and disclosure requirements applicable to FI subprojects. ProjectESMS shall provide methodologies to assess and approve PFIs ESMSs. • Exclusion list with the FI subprojects that are not eligible for financing, • An organizational capacity and competency for implementing the ESMS withclearly defined roles and responsibilities as set out in actions 9.3 and 9.4 below. • Monitoring and reporting of environmental and performance of FIsubprojects and the effectiveness of the ESMS. • Incidents and accidents notification and subsequent reporting requirementsas set out in Monitoring and Reporting action B above. • An external communications mechanism, including measures to respond topublic enquiries and concerns in a timely manner. • Procedures of update the ESMS. • The project component 1.3 Labor Management Procedure (LMP) aligned withESS2, including provision on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and measures related to emergency preparedness; and • Disclose a summary of each of the elements of the ESMS through therelevant website. 11 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project 9.2 EXCLUSIONS Screen FI subprojects before determining MoCDGWSG PIT and PO- Screen all proposed FI subprojects against the exclusion list set out in the ESMS whether they are eligible to receive support RALG PIT, PFIs from the Project. 9.3 FI ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY Two months after effectiveness, and maintain PCT, MoCDGWSG PIT and Establish and maintain an organizational capacity and competency for implementing theorganization capacity which includes PO-RALG PIT the ESMSwith clearly defined roles and responsibilities including environmental and environmental and social specialist Social Specialist. throughoutproject implementation 9.4 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE Before carrying out screening of any proposed PFIs FI subproject. 12 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME RESPONSIBLE FRA ENTITY ME Designate a senior management representative to have overall accountability for environmental and social performance of FI subprojects that receive support from the Project. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Adopt the SEP prior to appraisal MoCDGWSG PIT and and thereafter implement the SEP PO-RALG PIT Adopt and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the Project, throughoutProject consistent with ESS10, which shall include measures to, inter alia, provide implementation. stakeholders with timely, relevant, understandable and accessible information, and consult with them in a culturally appropriate manner, which is free of manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination and intimidation. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM Establish the grievance mechanism MoCDGWSG PIT and two months after effectiveness, PO-RALG PIT Establish, publicize, maintain, and operate an accessible grievance mechanism, to and thereafter maintain and receive and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances in relation to the Project, operate the mechanism throughout promptly and effectively, in a transparent manner that is culturally appropriate and Project implementation. readily accessible to all Project-affected parties, at no cost and without retribution, including concerns and grievances filed anonymously, in a manner consistent with ESS10. The grievance mechanism shall be equipped to receive, register, and facilitate the resolution of SEA/SH complaints, including through the referral of survivors to relevant gender-based violence service providers, all in a safe, confidential, and survivor-centered manner. CAPACITY SUPPORT 13 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project CS1 1. Training to be provided to MoCDGWS PIT and PO-RALG PIT, RAS, LGAs, Eard Leaders, Within six months of project MoCDGWS PIT and on: effectiveness and thereafter on an as PO-RALG PIT, RAS, • Stakeholder mapping and engagement needed basis. • Specific aspects of environmental and social assessment • Emergency preparedness and response • Community health and safety (including traffic and road safety, mitigation measures related to communicable diseases) • World Bank ESF • Implementation of ESMF and Labor Management Plan 14 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) –PAMOJA Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY • Operational Aspects of Grievance Management • Vulnerable People and vulnerability • Sensitization to project areas communities and binding norms • GBV/SEA/SH risk management • Occupational health and safety • Training on the gender inclusion action plan 2. Specific Training related to ESS9 to be provided to MoCDGWS PIT and PO-RALG PIT and PFIs • Development and implementation of the ESMSs • Identification of the subprojects that may receive support from the Project. • Management of the environmental and social risks and impacts of FIsubprojects, in accordance with ESS9, • Monitoring and reporting of environmental and performance of FI subprojects and the effectiveness of the ESMS. • Labor Management Procedure (LMP) aligned with ESS2, including provision on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and measures related to emergency preparedness. • Operational Aspects of Grievance Management • Vulnerable People and vulnerability • Sensitization to project areas communities and binding norms • GBV/SEA/SH risk management • CS2 Specify training for Project workers on occupational health and safety including on After sign of contract with MoCDGWS PIT and emergency prevention and preparedness and response arrangements to emergency contractors andmonthly during PO-RALG PIT, situations. construction phase Contractors, 15 | P a g e