The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) Concept Environmental and Social Review Summary Concept Stage (ESRS Concept Stage) Public Disclosure Date Prepared/Updated: 04/02/2021 | Report No: ESRSC01975 Apr 02, 2021 Page 1 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country Region Project ID Parent Project ID (if any) Chad AFRICA WEST P174495 Project Name Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project Practice Area (Lead) Financing Instrument Estimated Appraisal Date Estimated Board Date Energy & Extractives Investment Project 7/26/2021 12/17/2021 Financing Borrower(s) Implementing Agency(ies) The Ministry of Economy, Planning, Development and International Cooperation, Socitete Nationale de l'Electricite (SNE) Public Disclosure Proposed Development Objective The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase access to modern energy services, including solar based electricity and clean cooking, by leveraging private sector participation. Financing (in USD Million) Amount Total Project Cost 280.00 B. Is the project being prepared in a Situation of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints, as per Bank IPF Policy, para. 12? No C. Summary Description of Proposed Project [including overview of Country, Sectoral & Institutional Contexts and Relationship to CPF] The project aims to expand access to electricity services in urban and rural areas through off-grid solutions, including mini-grids and SSS, and in the Ndjamena grid through solar PV plants and storage. In addition, the project will allevitate energy poverty faced by refugees and nearby host communities. The proposed project is fully aligned with the National Electricity Emergency Plan (NEEP), Sahel Alliance, SDG7 and MFD agenda. The deployment at scale of off- grid, mini-grid and on-grid technologies would serve as catalyst for improved access to basic services (health, Apr 02, 2021 Page 2 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) education), economic development and electricity services of the population in areas affected by energy poverty, which entrenches fragility. In the absence of the existing interconnected power system in Chad, off-grid technologies will offer short to medium term cost-effective solutions for rapid electrification. Off-grid solutions will serve as pre-electrification and thus construct building blocks for the future national power system that will receive a development boost through the Cameroon-Chad Power Interconnection Project and other priority investments. The utility scale solar park planned around Ndjamena would displace costly thermal generation while enabling solar potential to be valorized first at the national level and later, once the interconnector is commissioned, at the regional scale. The project preparation will be carried out jointly with IFC and MIGA with the objective of offering comprehensive solutions to attract private sector investments and operational expertise. Collaboration with other GPs, including Water, Agriculture, Health and Education, will be explored. The proposed project would also contribute to mitigate vulnerability to climate change, natural disasters and pandemics. Because of the novelty of off-grid electrification solutions, their continued rapid development that brings costs down and offers new opportunities, and the nascent stage of the Chad off grid electrification market, it is proposed to integrate flexibility into the project design and apply learning by doing followed by the necessary adjustments during project implementation. The project, which is part of a three-phase programmatic approach (MPA), is expected to be supported by an IDA grant of US$280 million and would comprise five components: Public Disclosure Component 1. Mini-grid electrification: Rehabilitation and construction of power distribution infrastructure. Construction of solar + storage plants up to a few MW in capacity. It will be focused on urban areas. Most of the cities will be identified during preparation. Component 2. Standalone solar systems (SSS): Deployment of SSS for three markets: productive uses, public institutions (schools and health centers) and households. It will be focused on rural areas. Component 3. Development of utility scale solar IPP: Construction of utility scale solar PV plants and storage in the Ndjamena region, construction of distribution power lines to connect solar PV plants with the Ndjamena power grid. Component 4. Alleviating energy deprivation of refugees: Improve access of refugees and host communities to modern energy services, including electricity and clean cooking solutions. Component 5. Technical assistance and project management: Studies, capacity building, project management. The second of phase the MPA is expected to focus on increasing electricity access through power grid extension, while continuing off-grid electrification in remote areas. The third phase would support electrification through the development of Chad power interconnections with neighboring countries and the Central African Power Pool. D. Environmental and Social Overview Apr 02, 2021 Page 3 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) D.1. Detailed project location(s) and salient physical characteristics relevant to the E&S assessment [geographic, environmental, social] This project is a country wide operation and a first phase of a multi-phase programmatic approach (MPA). It aims to increase electricity access in selected areas of Chad, to promote the availability of solar energy in Chad, as well as leverage private finance. Chad is a low-income fragile country with substantial and multifaceted development challenges. Chad is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, ranking 187th out of 189 countries and territories with respect to human development . Chad is the 3rd most vulnerable country in the world to the risks of climate change, with a dry tropical climate in the south to the arid conditions of the Sahara Desert in the north. Ongoing climate change is leading to desertification; degradation of forests, soil, and natural habitats; loss of biodiversity; reductions in the level of water tables; and the silting of oases. Moreover, climate change is modifying agricultural seasons, disturbing the biological cycles of crops, reducing cereal crop production, and extending the time and space necessary for transhumance, which in turn contributes the degradation of protected areas and wetlands, and bush fires. The impacts of climate-related disasters such as droughts or floods become magnified because the country does not have adequate resources to combat them. Women are particularly vulnerable in Chad (160 out of 162 on the Gender Inequality Index (UNDP 2018)). Gender based violence (GBV) is highly prevalent and it is estimated that 28.6 percent of women nationwide have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives (DHS 2015). Conflict, militarization and insecurity in some areas of the country have further exacerbated pre-existing risks of GBV in multiple ways including widening of levels and severity of gender inequality and different manifestations of GBV, from intimate partner violence to sexual exploitation of women and girls. Compared to other countries in the region, Chad has a strong Public Disclosure national legal framework that criminalizes domestic violence and sexual harassment, although these laws are not enforced or even known to citizens in most areas of the country. There are no laws against marital rape or prohibiting sexual harassment in education or public spaces. Women and girls, especially in rural areas, bear a significant burden as a result of the lack of energy access. Time spent on household chores, such as collecting firewood and water for drinking and burning high-polluting charcoal and kerosene for cooking and lighting, prevents their full and active participation in educational and economic activities. Low access to electricity entrenches fragility and represents a key challenge considering insecurity levels in some parts of the country. Impacts are multiple: (i) at the economic level, communities encounter difficulties in operating businesses and generating an income, which impedes efforts towards poverty reduction; (ii) at the security level, it renders the local population more vulnerable to security threats in times of increasing criminality and violence, notably in border areas subjected to the circulation of armed groups, and constitutes a pull factor for communities and youth to engage in illegal trade as a way to compensate for the lack of revenues and access to energy sources; (iii) at the social level, energy poverty and inequality in access make it more difficult for countries to achieve socio- economic targets in health and education, and to realize the full potential of human capital, and it increases their vulnerability to climate change , natural disasters and pandemics, as energy is an important input for water, sanitation, broadband, as well as economic activity; and (iv) at the institutional level, operating administrative services and service delivery become more difficult, deepening further the existing gaps of socio-economic development between regions, which constitute a driver of conflicts. D. 2. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity The Ministry of Energy will provide strategic guidance and the overall steering of the project. Project implementation functions will be vested with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at National Electricity Company (SNE). This PIU is managing the ongoing Cameroon-Chad Power Interconnection Project (CCPIP - P168185) and supported by a project management international consultant, hired under the CCPIP, located in-house that will work in tandem with SNE PIU. Apr 02, 2021 Page 4 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) This arrangement provides SNE with the required skill mix to implement project activities without delays and in compliance with environment and social requirements including those outlined in the SEA/SH Good Practice Note pertaining to mitigation and response to risks of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA)_and sexual harassment (SH). This PIU is staffed with essential personnel needed for implementing a project, including technical, project management, procurement, financial management, environmental and social safeguards. The PIU is already managing supervision of construction of DL over a large area. A capacity assessment will be conducted by appraisal to confirm the PIU staffing to ensure it will be able to handle the additional work. It is expected that the PIU will gain first experience under the CCPIP during 2021 (under the old safeguards policies) and will see its capacity enhanced before the project enters implementation in 2022. However, capacity building on the new Environmental and Social Framework will be required. In addition, to ensure a proper operation and maintenance of Transmission Lines (TL) and substations constructed, SNE will require capacity building to strengthen their management and monitoring of occupational safety risks, environmental and social risks and impacts related to transmission lines and substations. SNE will remain responsible for ensuring that environmental and social commitments are met throughout the life of the proposed Project. Private sector operators’ capacity to identify, mitigate and monitor E&S risks involved in projects activities will be assessed, and capacity strengthening provided. In addition, the Ministry of Environment and Fisheries (MEP) in charge of environmental and natural resource management through its specific Department which covers environmental assessments, pollution (waste, etc.) and nuisance (noise, etc.): Department of Environmental Assessment, Control and Pollution Control (DEELCPN) will also be involved in monitoring environmental and social compliance of overall project implementation. This department is the structure in charge of reviewing and monitoring ESMPs. However, institutional capacities do not allow a strong Public Disclosure and rigorous implementation of environmental assessment law and procedures. The project will sign a collaboration protocol with other sectoral ministries to address the social risks and challenges of the sub-project activities, particularly issues related to gender, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, labor contracts, violence against children, land tenure in general, etc., during the design, implementation and monitoring-evaluation phases of the projects. II. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (ES) RISKS AND IMPACTS A. Environmental and Social Risk Classification (ESRC) Substantial Environmental Risk Rating Moderate The environmental risk is deemed moderate at concept stage, based on the nature and scale of the project activities under Components 1-4, as no significant or irreversible environmental risks and impacts are anticipated. Indeed, the funding of the project is geared towards: (i) Rehabilitation and construction of power distribution infrastructure such as the construction of solar and storage plants up to a few MW in capacity including power lines, substations and solar PV plants up to a few MW in capacity with storage; (ii) Sale and installation of SSS for three groups of customers: households, productive uses and public institutions (schools and health centers) in rural areas; (iii) Construction of utility scale solar PV plants (tens of MW) and storage in the Ndjamena region as well as the construction of transmission power lines to connect solar PV plants with the Ndjamena power grid; and (iv) Deployment of clean cooking solutions and provision of solar based electricity to refugees and nearby communities. Some temporary, localized, adverse environmental impacts and risks of minor to moderate scale are anticipated mainly during the Apr 02, 2021 Page 5 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) construction phase. The main environmental risks and impacts identified at concept stage are related to (i) vegetation clearing, (ii) nuisances like dust and noise, (iii) poor construction-related waste management, (iv) the potential impact of line construction and excavations on cultural heritage sites,(v) occupational health and safety issues related to civil works, (vi) water use for solar PV, and (vii) impacts on birds and wildlife of distribution lines. The main activities under Component 1 - 4 will be construction/installation of solar systems (both standalone and parks) complemented with distribution (Component 1) and transmission (Component 3) infrastructure. In addition, Component 4 will support clean cooking for refugees and nearby communities. While this largely contributes to reduction of GHG emissions, there are some environmental risks anticipated which are mainly: (i) environmental hazards related to the disposal of used batteries containing hazardous waste, (ii) disposal and management of generic waste during the construction and exploitation phase, (iiiii) occupational health and safety of workers and risks related to COVID-19, (iv) water use for solar PV, (vi) impacts on wildlife of distribution lines and (v) community health and safety. However, majority of the risks and impacts likely to be generated from the project activities will be site-specific, temporary, and manageable to an accepted level by applying good construction industry best practices. This classification takes also into account the capacity of the designated PIU, as well as all stakeholders involved in project preparation and implementation, especially private sectors companies, to manage potential risks, as well as the current health context regarding COVID-19. Social Risk Rating Substantial Public Disclosure The social risk is judged to be substantial for the moment, given that there are significant security risks in the project target areas (which may also affect project workers and project assets). However, a safety risk assessment can be done either as a sub-chapter of the Environmental and Social Management Framework or as a separate instrument to confirm this. The proposed project aims to maximize the number of households benefiting from electricity services while promoting local socio-economic development and attracting private investment. Some of the planned investments such as (i) the construction of power distribution infrastructure and (ii) the construction of utility scale solar PV plants) could result in the acquisition of land leading to the loss or disruption of income or livelihood activities for individuals or groups of people, as well as restricting access to natural resources. There could be labor- related social challenges associated with the presence of workers next to community members and male-dominated workforces, including the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse or harassments (SEA/SH). The project has been screened for SEA/SH risks. The assessment at the concept stage concluded that the SEA/SH risks are Substantial. Drivers of risk include context-specific risks, such as high acceptability of wife beating, general social acceptability of GBV, conflict, low rates of help seeking behavior, high rates of child marriage, high risks of human trafficking, and lack of legislation on sexual harassment in education and public places. These drivers of risks at the context level interplay with project-specific risks, which include: a major quantity of construction; a high risk profile of the labor influx; the absence of consultations with women’s groups; the fact that it is not clear yet if military or paid security forces will be contracted as part of the project; the remoteness (rural and difficult to access) and high level of poverty of the project area; and the lack of clarity on whether it will be in proximity to areas transited by women. Finally, no information was yet provided regarding the capacity of the PIU and a GBV specialist had not yet been assigned to the project at the time of the assessment. Apr 02, 2021 Page 6 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) The specific sites and types of these investments are not known with certainty at this time. Therefore, a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and any site-specific Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) will be developed once the types and locations of investments are known precisely. In addition, there are significant contextual risks outside of project control impacting on E&S performance and outcomes such as security constraints: in the north and the Northeast, the government has been countering insurgencies by armed groups for many years. Increasing attacks from Boko Haram have been observed in the Lake Chad area. Violent crimes such as armed robbery, carjacking, and muggings have been reported in many parts of the country and these are generally thought to be associated with poverty and social exclusion. These risks will be further assessed during project preparation. The Borrower has little experience or capacity to manage some of the social risks identified in the ESF, and significant efforts will be required to help build the borrower's capacity with the expanded social and environmental remit of the ESF. The project team will include a social specialist to ensure that the recommended social measures are properly considered and implemented. This person will be supported by the project’s gender specialist. B. Environment and Social Standards (ESSs) that Apply to the Activities Being Considered B.1. General Assessment ESS1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Overview of the relevance of the Standard for the Project: Public Disclosure This standard is relevant. The Project is expected to have overall positive environmental and social impacts as it will contribute to expand access to electricity services in urban and rural areas through off-grid solutions, including mini- grids and SSS, and in the Ndjamena grid through solar PV plants and storage as well as help Chad produce cleaner energy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (for now electricity is produced from generators) and pressure on natural resources (clean cooking solutions under component 4). The deployment at scale of off-grid and mini-grid technologies would also serve as catalyst for improved access to basic services (health, education), economic development and electricity services of the population in areas affected by energy poverty, which entrenches fragility. However, there are environmental and social risks and impacts that will need to be assessed and managed through a risk-based approach during preparation and implementation. The primary risks identified during identification include: (i) environmental and community health related risks from inadequate storage, transportation and disposal of waste (i.e. hazardous wastes from used batteries, constructions sites wastes, etc.); (ii) occupational health and safety issues related to civil works, including risks related to COVID-19; (iii) socio-political risks specifically related to insecurity especially in the North and Center regions of the country ; and (iv) low trust in the government that could lead to the rejection of project interventions. Furthermore, as part of the social assessment, the Borrower will map SEA/SH services in areas of implementation and will develop a response protocols for the timely, safe and ethical referral of all survivors that may disclose SEA/SH incidents to the project. As the exact scope of the project activities and the specific sites have not yet been defined, an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) including an analysis of SEA/SH risks and an associated SEA/SH Mitigation and Response Plan as an annex will be prepared to provide guidance regarding the instruments that may need to be prepared after approval, such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessments/ Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESIAs/ESMPs). Apr 02, 2021 Page 7 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) The ESMF will include: (a) The assessment of the security risks of the project (which will then in turn inform a security management plan for the activities to be developed by the client), (b)The environmental and social context in targeted areas of intervention; (c) checklists of potential environmental and social risks and impacts and their sources; (d) the policy context, as well as the institutional and legal frameworks; (e) the environmental and social impact assessment system in the country, including the review and approval mechanism; (e) an evaluation of the environmental and social institutional capacities; (f) procedures for participatory screening of proposed sites and activities, and environmental and social considerations; (g) procedures for assessing potential environmental and social impacts of the planned project activities, including the direct, indirect and cumulative impact and SEA/SH risks; (h) institutional arrangements for avoiding, minimizing, mitigating and managing the impacts identified, according to the mitigation hierarchy; (i) environmental and social management planning processes for addressing negative externalities in the course of project implementation; (j) a system for monitoring the implementation of mitigation measures; (k) the results of stakeholder consultation and responses by the Borrower; (l) (with summary of discussions in annexes) the capacity building measures recommended for environmental and social planning and the monitoring of project activities; (m) a grievance mechanism with guidance on the reception, recording, handling, and reporting of complaints that may be encountered during project implementation, including sensitive complaints related to SEA/SH and involuntary resettlement; and, (n) an estimate of the budget needed to implement the framework. Additionally, the ESMF will make use of the general and sector-specific World Bank EHSGs for the subprojects identified. When project sites are identified, site-specific ESIAs will be prepared. In addition, the ESMF will incorporate relevant parts of WHO guidelines establishing good international industry practice for COVID-19 Public Disclosure response. Some activities could lead to physical and/or economic displacement due to the loss of property and the loss or disruption of income or livelihood activities of individuals and groups of people. In addition to the ESMF, an RPF will be prepared prior to appraisal to guide the preparation of site-specific resettlement action plans (RAPs) once further information becomes available on location of project activities is identified. In addition, prior to the appraisal, an assessment of the project-related SEA/SH risks will be carried out by the Bank. Based on this assessment, the Borrower’s ESMF will contain a SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan. Additional analysis (embedded in subsequent ESIA) may be required during implementation, such as conflict risk analysis, security assessment, enhancing gender inclusion, livelihood and culture impact assessment, or others, as required. The Borrower will also prepare an Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) with the support of the Bank. The ESCP will: include a timeline and a commitment to the preparation of subsequent ESIAs and relevant instruments; set out the substantive measures and actions that will be have to be taken by the Borrower to meet environmental and social requirements. The ESMF, ESCP, RPF and SEP will be disclosed the prior to Appraisal. Areas where “Use of Borrower Framework” is being considered: This project will not use the Borrowers’ Environmental and Social Frameworks in the assessment or in the development and implementation of investments. However, it will comply with relevant national legal and regulatory requirements. Apr 02, 2021 Page 8 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) ESS10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure The main stakeholders of the project include a broad range of actors including public institutions (schools and health centers), households, local government stakeholders, civil society (including refugees), NGOs, media, local/neighborhood associations/clubs, religious organizations and leaders, youth groups/associations, private sector, Pastoralists, Agropastoralists, people living with disabilities, refugees and host communities are seen as direct beneficiaries, so it is clear that they are also stakeholders.etc. The Borrower will prepare a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) proportional to the nature and scale of the project and associated risks and impacts, that will be disclosed prior to appraisal. It will contain further details regarding the direct and indirect beneficiaries and other stakeholders as well as guidance regarding COVID 19 adaptations such as social/physical distancing. Given the current restrictions on public gatherings, it should be noted that most of the consultation will be conducted virtually using the WHO principles for consultation during a global pandemic, as well as the national measures. The SEP will be updated as and when necessary, throughout the project lifecycle. Also, in rural areas, consultations will take place in compliance with government-imposed barriers, including the wearing of masks, but will be preceded by sensitization on COVID-19.The SEP will include awareness raising activities on SEA/SH risks and mitigation strategies targeting the interactions between the project workers and host communities. An accessible and functional project Grievance Mechanism (GM) will be established to receive complaints and feedback from all stakeholders and beneficiaries in a transparent and timely manner. Public Disclosure B.2. Specific Risks and Impacts A brief description of the potential environmental and social risks and impacts relevant to the Project. ESS2 Labor and Working Conditions This standard is relevant as the project will involve direct and indirect workers. Direct workers include both full and part-time workers assigned to the PIUs and consultants hired based on project needs. PIU staff, primary supply workers and, potentially, contract workers and civil servants. Civil servants working with the project full-time or part- time will remain subject to the terms and conditions governing their existing public sector terms of employment or agreements, unless there has been a valid legal transfer of their employment or engagement to the project. The indirect workers include the contractors and sub-contractors hired for the anticipated civil works. The terms and conditions of the contracts for any workers involved will be consistent with national labor law to ensure that working conditions are acceptable (terms and conditions of employment, nondiscrimination and equality of opportunity, workers’ organizations). Based on the project design and pre-identified activities, the Borrower will develop Labor Management Procedures (LMP) as part of the ESMF, which will include : working conditions and grievance mechanism (GM) for all categories of project workers including within the supply chains and the roles and responsibilities of contractors and PIUs in managing the requirements of ESS2, non-discrimination and equal opportunity, worker’s organizations, occupational, health and safety measures, the prohibition of child and forced labor, and a Code of Conduct (CoC). The CoC will require that each worker take SEA/SH training to guide workers’ conduct towards local communities, children, and women. The project will require contractors (both local and international), including private sector’s contractors, to reflect in the requirements of the project labor management procedures in the management of their workers. Apr 02, 2021 Page 9 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) To ensure health and safety of workers during the construction and operational phases of the project, the Borrower will develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental (OHS) measures in line with World Bank Group’s EHS guidelines (generic for construction activities, and relevant sectors) including emergency preparedness and response measures in line with WHO guidelines on COVID19. The measures will include procedures on the investigation and reporting of incidents, the recording and reporting of non-conformances, emergency preparedness and response procedures, as well as continuous training and an awareness program for workers. ESS3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management The ESMF, ESIA/ESMP will include sections on resource efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management. Assessment of risks and impacts, and proposed mitigation measures related to relevant requirements of ESS3 will be included within scope of the ESMF, ESIAs and ESMPs as relevant. Air emissions: During the construction phase, the air emissions anticipated are exhaust from heavy vehicles and machinery, and dust generated by construction activities. The relatively short-term and small-scale nature of the works suggest that the air emissions’ level will not be excessive or cause long-term nuisance. The ESMF and specific ESIAs/ESMPs will include mitigation measures, such as dust suppression and vehicle maintenance, to minimize the impact of air emissions. Waste management: waste is mainly expected from construction sites. The waste can be solid, liquid, non-hazardous Public Disclosure and hazardous, such as hydrocarbon oils from construction machinery and vehicles. The site ESIA/ESMPs will determine the source, type, and risks associated with the waste likely to be generated by the project and, if such waste cannot be avoided, the ESIA will propose appropriate measures to minimize, reduce and, where not possible, mitigate, the risks associated with the waste. Use of Raw materials: Should the project utilize raw materials for construction activities, the material will be sourced following measures specified in Good International Industry Practices. Used batteries (from SS mainly) that are identified as hazardous waste with harm to humans and damage to the environment if without proper disposal. Additional issues anticipated at this stage are related to chemical from transformers as well as risks of electrification during operation and maintenance. During preparation, relevant domestic regulations and their enforcement will be reviewed against the requirements of ESS3 and the World Bank’s applicable Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, and the initial Due Diligence (DD) will be conducted to review the logistical arrangements to transport the batteries and viability of battery disposal sites to support the assessment and mitigation measures proposed in the ESMS/ESCP. ESS4 Community Health and Safety Apr 02, 2021 Page 10 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) The expected civil works will have overall risks and impacts to community health and safety. The mitigation measures established to address project environmental and social risks, particularly those related to community health and safety, including the workers’ Code of Conduct (CoC) will be clearly communicated to the communities to raise awareness about their rights vis-à-vis the project. In addition, a safety management plan for activities that will take place in areas deemed to be at risk will be prepared during project implementation and before the start of work. The main risks to the community include traffic and road safety (particularly during construction), or community exposure to nuisance, and public health issues such as exposure to communicable diseases from labor influx. Machinery and trucks that will be used for the works could pose traffic hazards and road safety risks for local communities. The site-specific ESIA/ESMPs will also include COVID-19 transmission mitigation measures in line with the national and World Health Organization (WHO) guidance. It will also include a clear incident-reporting and response procedures (including, for example, incidents related to worker–community interactions, accidents, etc. ). Procedures related to the ethical, safe and survivor-centered reporting incidents related to SEA/SH will be addressed in the SEA/SH Mitigation and Response Action Plan with a budget to be included as an annex of the ESMF and site- specific ESMPs. The project's grievance mechanism (GM) will be designed to safely and ethically register complaints and address and document complaints and allegations (including those involving SEA/SH) during the project implementation. The Borrower will design and implement a SEA/SH-sensitive GM to the safe and confidential documentation, response and management of SEA/SH complaints and will include targeted and regular involvement of women and other groups at-risk in stakeholder engagement. The ESMPs will include measures to address SEA/SH and road security Public Disclosure risks. Given the contextual risks for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH) and the high prevalence of different forms of SEA/SH in Chad, this can increase the likelihood for SEA/SH. For this reason, the project will include a Gender Specialist at the PIU to ensure adequate SEA/SH risk identification, analyses, prevention, mitigation, and response spanning the project cycle. ESS5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement Components 1 and 3 of the Project will be carried out in urban and peri-urban areas. Some project activities such as: (i) the construction of power distribution infrastructure and (ii) the construction of utility scale solar PV plants (tens of MW) and storage in the Ndjamena region as well as the construction of transmission power lines to connect solar PV plants with the Ndjamena power grid could lead to physical and economic displacement due to land requirements. Activities under Component 2, related to the sale and installation of solar standalone systems, is expected to focus on rural areas. The standalone systems are expected to be installed within existing public or private sites and therefore have limited, if any, involuntary resettlement related impacts. Given the insecurity in some areas, the mitigation hierarchy will be applied and avoiding involuntary resettlement will be the preferred option. If this cannot be avoided, measures to minimize involuntary resettlement will include livelihood improvement plans for people affected by economic displacement. As the type and exact locations of these Apr 02, 2021 Page 11 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) activities are not yet known, a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) will be prepared by the Borrower to provide guidance on the preparation of site-specific Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) during project implementation, in accordance with agreed schedule defined in the ESMF and the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP). The RPF will be reviewed, consulted upon and disclosed in-country and on the World Bank website prior to project appraisal. ESS6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources At this stage, this ESS is expected to be of minimal relevance to this project. The project will be in urban/peri-urban and small scale rural areas and project civil works are not expected to be in the vicinity of legally protected areas or areas of high biodiversity values. Further impacts on biodiversity or modified habitats will be assessed during the preparation of the site-specific ESIAs. ESS7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities This Standard is not currently relevant as the Project is not being implemented in areas where Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities (IP/SSAHUTLCs) are present or in areas to which they have a collective attachment. ESS8 Cultural Heritage Public Disclosure The environmental and social assessment (ESMF or ESIA) will confirm the existence of cultural heritage in project areas. If there is any cultural heritage present that could be affected by the project in a country, the Borrower will design mitigation measures, in consultation with the relevant national authorities and experts, to protect it. For activities related to component 1 and 3 (mini-grid electrification and Development of utility scale solar IPP), once the areas for construction are identified, the ESIA will include a section on cultural heritage to ensure that there is no pre-existing or known cultural heritage sites that could be affected by the project. In accordance with ESS10, the Borrower will identify stakeholders relevant to the cultural heritage already known to exist or likely to be encountered during the project lifecycle, and carry out meaningful consultations, with national heritage institutions and local communities. When impact is unavoidable, adequate mitigation measures will be outlined in the environmental and social assessment instruments. The ESMF will include “Chance Find” Procedures. In addition, construction contracts will include a “Chance Find” clause which will require contractors to stop construction if cultural property sites are encountered during construction and contact the Ministry of Culture. Where appropriate, a Cultural Heritage Management Plan will be prepared and consulted upon with stakeholders. ESS9 Financial Intermediaries This standard is not relevant at this stage as the project does not envisage using local financial intermediaries but this will be further assessed during preparation and especially with the confirmation (or not) of MIGA and IFC’s involvement in Chad energy sector. Apr 02, 2021 Page 12 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) C. Legal Operational Policies that Apply OP 7.50 Projects on International Waterways No OP 7.60 Projects in Disputed Areas No III. WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DUE DILIGENCE A. Is a common approach being considered? No Financing Partners N/A B. Proposed Measures, Actions and Timing (Borrower’s commitments) Actions to be completed prior to Bank Board Approval: - Preparation, consultation and disclosure of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Grievance Mechanism (GM) prior to appraisal - Preparation and disclosure of the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) with SEA/SH Mitigation Public Disclosure and Response Action Plan as an annex to the ESMF (based on the SEA/SH screening conducted by the World Bank and the broad required measures outlined in the SEA/SH Good Practice Note for projects with this risk level) prior to appraisal. This Action Plan will guide the more detailed SEA/SH Mitigation and Response Action Plan with a budget to be reflected in the ESMP. - Preparation and disclosure of the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) prior to appraisal - Preparation and disclosure of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) prior to appraisal - Labor Management Procedure (LMP) as part of the ESMF - Preparation of Waste Management Plan as part of ESMF Possible issues to be addressed in the Borrower Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP): The ESCP will include timelines and provisional budgets for the implementation (and preparation in some cases) of the various instruments and a capacity-building plan for the PIU. It will also identify the key staff/consultants that will need to be hired during project implementation. Additional issues to be addressed include: - Implementation of SEP and LMP - Monitoring measures in remote and/or conflict-affected areas - Development and implementation of Institutional Capacity Strengthening Plan - Implementation of the GM - Preparation of site-specific ESMP for any works, including the development and implementation of a proportional Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plan in line with World Bank Group Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines (for construction activities) - Preparation of safety management plans for activities that will take place in areas deemed to be at risk Apr 02, 2021 Page 13 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) - Preparation and implementation of any site-specific RAPs - SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan (and mapping of services) will be prepared prior to project activities and implemented throughout project lifecycle as part of the ESMP. This plan will include a budget and will be based off the broad measures identified in the Action Plan annexed to the ESMF. - Cultural Heritage Management Plan (if needed) C. Timing Tentative target date for preparing the Appraisal Stage ESRS 19-Apr-2021 IV. CONTACT POINTS World Bank Contact: Yuriy Myroshnychenko Title: Senior Energy Specialist Telephone No: 5352+4173 Email: ymyroshnychenko@worldbank.org Contact: Alexis Lucien Emmanuel Madelain Title: Senior Energy Specialist Telephone No: +1-202-473-0552 Email: amadelain@worldbank.org Public Disclosure Borrower/Client/Recipient Implementing Agency(ies) Implementing Agency: The Ministry of Economy, Planning, Development and International Cooperation Implementing Agency: Socitete Nationale de l'Electricite (SNE) V. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Telephone: (202) 473-1000 Web: http://www.worldbank.org/projects VI. APPROVAL Task Team Leader(s): Alexis Lucien Emmanuel Madelain, Yuriy Myroshnychenko Practice Manager (ENR/Social) Aly Zulficar Rahim Recommended on 01-Apr-2021 at 13:05:20 GMT-04:00 Safeguards Advisor ESSA Nathalie S. Munzberg (SAESSA) Cleared on 02-Apr-2021 at 12:52:42 GMT-04:00 Apr 02, 2021 Page 14 of 15 The World Bank Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (P174495) Public Disclosure Apr 02, 2021 Page 15 of 15