THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING (MoEVT) Final ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) FOR ZANZIBAR IMPROVING QUALITY OF BASIC EDUCATION (ZIQUE) PROJECT (P178157) 18th November 2022 1|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) through the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) will implement the Zanzibar Improving Quality of Basic Education (ZIQUE) project, as set out in the Financing Agreement.1 The International Development Association (IDA) has agreed to provide the original financing for the Project, as set out in the referred agreement(s). 2. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) 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. 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 Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) 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 Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), 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 Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) through Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) 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 Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), Principal Secretary, of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT). The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) shall promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 1 Use “Financing Agreement� for IDA financing. Use “Loan Agreement� for IBRD financing. Use “Grant Agreement� for TF financing. Add a reference to “Project Agreement� where there is one. Consult with the Project Lawyer for correct references. 2|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Prepare and submit to the World Bank regular monitoring reports on the environmental, Submit Quarterly reports to the World social, health and safety (ESHS) performance of the Project, including but not limited to Bank throughout Project implementation, • MoEVT Project the implementation of the ESCP, status of preparation and implementation of E&S commencing 6 months after the Implementation Unit instruments required under the ESCP, stakeholder engagement activities, and Effectiveness Date. Submit each report to (PIU) functioning of the grievance mechanism(s), Environmental and Social Management Plan the World Bank no later than 10 days after (ESMP). the end of each reporting period. B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS Promptly notify the World Bank and appropriate Government authorities in Notify the World Bank no later than 48 • MoEVT PIU compliance with local regulations; secure the safety of workers, public, and hours after learning of the incident or provide immediate care during any incident or accident related to the Project which accident. has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on the environment, the affected communities, the public or workers, including, inter alia, cases of sexual exploitation and Provide subsequent report to the World abuse (SEA), sexual harassment (SH), and accidents that result in death, serious or Bank within a timeframe acceptable to the multiple injuries. Provide sufficient detail regarding the scope, severity, and possible World Bank. causes of the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken or that are planned to be taken to address it, and any information provided by any contractor and/or supervising firm, as appropriate. Subsequently, at the World Bank’s request, prepare a report on the incident or accident and propose any measures to address it and prevent its recurrence. C CONTRACTORS’ MONTHLY REPORTS Contractors and supervising firms to provide monthly monitoring reports on Submit monthly reports to the World • MoEVT PIU Environment, Health and Safety (ESHS) performance in accordance with the metrics Bank as annexes to the quarterly reports • Contractors specified in the respective bidding documents and contracts, and submit such reports to to be submitted under action A above. • Consultant Supervising the World Bank. firms 3|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY D NOTIFICATIONS RELATING TO DAAB COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH SEA/SH PREVENTION AND RESPONSE OBLIGATIONS No later than 7 days after the issuance or Notify the World Bank of any referral submitted to the Dispute Avoidance and receipt, as applicable, of the relevant Adjudication Board (DAAB) to initiate a process of compliance review in relation to a document (i.e., referral to the DAAB, • MoEVT PIU contractor’s obligations to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), issuance of DAAB decision, Notice of • Contractors and/or sexual harassment (SH) specified in the respective works contract with such Dissatisfaction, notice of commencement • DAAB contractor; and, in the event of any such referral, notify the World Bank of: (i) the of emergency/full arbitration, • Consultant Supervising DAAB’s decision on such referral; (ii) the contractor’s Notice of Dissatisfaction, if any, emergency/full arbitration order, as firms with such DAAB decision; (iii) any notification received on the commencement of an applicable). emergency arbitration proceeding or full arbitration proceeding in relation to the DAAB’s decision; and (iv) the resulting emergency arbitration order and/or full arbitration order, if any. ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Establish and maintain a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within the MOEVT Within three months of project • MOEVT PIU implementing the ZIQUE project tasked with ESHS management, with qualified staff and effectiveness, ESHS staff/E&S Specialists resources to support management of ESHS risks and impacts of the Project as follows: need to be in place at the PIU, and 1. strengthening the capabilities of Environmental specialist and Social specialist thereafter maintain these positions who were recruited during the SISP closure. throughout Project implementation. 2. Mobilize 1 Occupational Health & Safety specialist and 1 Gender and GBV Establish and maintain PIU as set out in Specialist. the legal agreement. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTS 1. Adopt and implement an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) 1. Prepare the ESMF for ZIQUE Project • MOEVT PIU for the ZIQUE Project, consistent with the relevant ESSs. prior to project Appraisal and thereafter implement the ESMF throughout Project 2. Adopt and implement an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and implementation. corresponding Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for proposed construction as well as operational and improvement of schools under ZIQUE Project for which the ESIA/ESMP is required, consistent with the relevant ESSs and project ESMF. 4|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 2. Adopt/prepare the ESIA and ESMP prior to commencement of 3.The MOEVT/PIU would need to prepare the ESMPs for subproject and implement the construction/rehabilitation/extension subproject site-specific Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and works, and thereafter implement the ESIA Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), as set out in the ESMF. and ESMP throughout Project implementation. 3. Adopt/prepare the ESMPs before launching the bidding process for the respective subproject/Project activity and/or prior to the carrying out of subproject/Project activity that requires preparation of an ESMP. Once prepared, implement the respective ESMP throughout Project implementation. 1.3 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP, including, inter alia, the relevant E&S During preparation of procurement • MoEVT PIU instruments, the Labor Management Procedures, and code of conduct, into the ESHS documents and respective contracts. specifications of the procurement documents and contracts with contractors and • Consultant Supervising supervising firms. Thereafter ensure that the contractors and supervising firms comply Supervise contractors throughout Project firm and cause subcontractors to comply with the ESHS specifications of their respective implementation. • Contractor contracts. Contractor to prepare Contractor Environmental and Social Management Plan (C-ESMP); During mobilization and before Health and Safety Management Plan; and site-specific ESMP for all project activities commencement of physical works and undertaken under each contract, including supporting facilities such as camps, reviewed/ updated on quarterly basis. workshops. This is not applicable to other contracts not related to construction work. 1.4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Throughout Project implementation. Ensure that the consultancies, studies (including feasibility studies, if applicable), • MoEVT PIU capacity building, training, and any other technical assistance activities under the Project (including, inter alia, ESMF, LMP, RPF and SEP) are carried out in accordance with terms of reference acceptable to the Bank that are consistent with the ESSs. Thereafter ensure that the outputs of such activities comply with the terms of reference. 5|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Adopt and implement the Labor Management Procedures (LMP) for the Project, Prepare LMP three months after including, inter alia, provisions on working conditions, management of workers’ effectiveness of the project and thereafter • MoEVT PIU relationships, occupational health and safety (including personal protective equipment, implement the LMP throughout Project and emergency preparedness and response), code of conduct (including relating to SEA implementation. 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 Workers’ GRM will prepared prior to The project will establish, maintain, and operate a grievance mechanism for direct and engagement of project workers and • MoEVT PIU contracted workers. Ensure that the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) has the thereafter maintain and operate it capacity to receive complaints on sexual harassment in the workplace and to treat throughout Project implementation. them with confidentiality as described in the LMP and consistent with ESS2. ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Adopt the WMP within three months after Adopt and implement a Waste Management Plan (WMP), to manage hazardous and • MoEVT PIU effectiveness of the project and thereafter non-hazardous wastes consistent with ESS3. implement the WMP throughout Project • School Management implementation. 3.2 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Adopt/prepare the ESIA and ESMP prior to commencement of Incorporate resource efficiency and pollution prevention and management measures in construction/rehabilitation/extension • MoEVT PIU the ESMF and subproject’s ESMP to be prepared under ESS1. works, and thereafter implement the ESIA and ESMP throughout Project implementation. ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY • MoEVT PIU Incorporate measures to manage traffic and road safety risks as required in the ESMP to Prior to commencement of works. be prepared under action ESS3. • Contractor 6|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 4.2 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY Assess and manage specific risks and impacts to the community arising from Project activities specifically related to school works including risks of COVID-19 outbreak and • MoEVT PIU Throughout the project implementation HIV/AIDS, digital security concerns both in relation to data protection and cyber-security, period. exposure to pollution from wastes, behavior of Project workers, risks of labor influx and include mitigation measures in the ESMPs to be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. 4.3 SEA AND SH RISKS Prepare, adopt and implement a stand-alone Gender-Based Violence Action Plan (GBV Prepare and adopt the SEA/SH Action Plan Action Plan), to assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual not later than six months of effectiveness • MoEVT PIU exploitation and abuse (SEA). and thereafter implement the SEA/SH Action Plan throughout Project Adopt and implement a SEA/SH Action Plan as part of the ESMP to assess and manage implementation. the risks of SEA and SH. ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK Adopt the revised RPF within 1 month • MoEVT of effectiveness and thereafter The Government will adopt and implement the Resettlement Policy Framework implement the RPF throughout project (RPF), prepared for the Project in accordance with the provisions of ESS5. implementation 5.2 RESETTLEMENT PLANS Adopt and implement the respective RAP, including ensuring that before taking Adopt and implement a resettlement action plan (RAP) for each activity under the possession of the land and related assets, • MoEVT Project for which the RPF requires such RAP consistent with ESS5. full compensation has been provided and displaced people have been resettled and moving allowances have been provided. 5.3 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR RESETTLEMENT ISSUES During RAP preparations for land Establish and operationalize the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) as described in acquisition and maintained throughout • MoEVT the RPF, RAP and SEP. project implementation. Ensure reception and timely response to any complaints made about the project. Throughout project implementation. 7|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 BIODIVERSITY RISKS AND IMPACTS Develop and implement measures and actions to assess and manage risks and impacts Before start of civil works, for the on biodiversity, including identification of different types of habitat and circumstances in construction of schools particularly during • MoEVT which offsets will be used. The subprojects will take place in existing Schools areas/sites, preparation of ESIA/ESMP Biodiversity will not be a critical issue. However, if it occurs, site specific ESIA and/or ESMP" will address any issues related to ESS6. ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE RISKS AND IMPACTS Prior to commencement of civil works There are no cultural heritage risks and impacts identified in the proposed project areas particularly during preparation of • MoEVT so far. However, according to the nature of the Project, involving construction works ESIA/ESMP and thereafter implement including excavations it will be necessary to develop a Chance Find Procedure during throughout the Project implementation. ESIA process consistent with ESS8. 8.2 CHANCE FINDS During project implementation as part of Assessment of potential impacts in ESIAs procedure for addressing potential chance preparation of the Environmental and finds from construction sites, borrow pits and quarries will be outlined as an integral part • MoEVT Social Assessment instrument (as required of the ESMPs. Prior to commencement of works adoption of a chance finds procedure by ESMF) and maintained throughout the for relevant civil works under the project will be done as part of the site specific ESMP. project period. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Adopt and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the Project, consistent Adopt the SEP prior to effectiveness of the with ESS10, which shall include measures to, inter alia, provide stakeholders with timely, • MoEVT PIU relevant, understandable and accessible information, and consult with them in a Project and thereafter implement the SEP culturally appropriate manner, which is free of manipulation, interference, coercion, throughout Project implementation. discrimination and intimidation. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM No later than three months after project effectiveness and thereafter • MoEVT PIU maintain and operate the mechanism throughout Project implementation. 8|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name]Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Establish, publicize, maintain, and operate an accessible grievance mechanism, to receive and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances in relation to the Project, promptly and effectively, in a transparent manner that is culturally appropriate and 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 CS1 Conduct Capacity support required to the Institutions, Departments, Government Agencies and Entities involved in the ZIQUE project. These include MoEVT/PIU, Zanzibar Institute of Education (ZIE) and Zanzibar Examination Council (ZEC ) , Contractor staff, and other relevant Government agencies. The capacity support will include training to these institutions. Such trainings will include; i. Environmental and social standards applicable to the project, ii. Health Care Waste Management, • MoEVT PIU iii. ESMF and subproject ESMP Implementation and monitoring Within six months after project • ZIE iv. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools and Waste Management" effectiveness and thereafter on an as- • ZEC needed basis. v. Labor and working conditions, vi. Resettlement, vii. Stakeholder engagement, viii. Grievance management, ix. Gender-based violence, and x. Implementation of environmental and OHS management, xi. Monitoring, and reporting CS2 Enable training for Project workers on occupational health and safety including on Within one month before commencement • MoEVT PIU emergency prevention and preparedness and response arrangements to emergency of construction and rehabilitation situations for both construction and operation phase of schools] activities and thereafter on an as-needed basis. 9|Page