Format for Initial Social Assessment as Required by World Bank

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Format for Initial Social Assessment as required by World Bank:

Limited Social Assessment (LSA)

World Bank has clearly indicated that Limited Environmental and Social Assessment Studies will be

carried out at the pre-feasibility level, for the 22 potential dam sites in the 4 Provinces (full ESIAs and

EMPs will be undertaken for the ten top ranked sites). The site selection will also depend on

Government of Afghanistan environmental clearance which will be given by National Environmental

Protection Agency of Islamic Government of Afghanistan. During our preliminary meeting with NEPA

officials, it was clear that they too require a full EIA to be undertaken.

Further as per the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) prepared by the World

Bank for the Ministry of Energy and Water, Islamic Government of Afghanistan, A Land Acquisition and

Resettlement Policy Framework (LARPF), based on the Afghan legal framework and compliant with the

requirements of OP.4.12, has already been approved by the Government of Afghanistan. It is thereforeimportant to follow this Resettlement Policy. (However, the ESMF clearly includes the Resettlement

component at the Feasibility Stage.)

Context of LSA

The LSas to be carried out for individual schemes as part of the Irrigation Restoration and Development

(IRD) Project will draw upon the ESMF. They will guide the process of assessing the potential impacts

and examining candidate mitigation measures for each social concern. This format is a guide to the

reporting of the assessment carried out as per those matrices. It will provide documentary evidence of

social considerations in decision-making at the sub-project level and streamline the processing of the

schemes during implementation. It will also act as a reference for executing mitigation and management

measures selected during the assessment.

Outline of an LSA

Description of the project area

This section will include concise description of the project area, its inhabitants, their current condition,

existing irrigation infrastructure - lakes/ ponds/ canals/ karez etc. If possible, describe current

agricultural practices (application of fertilizers, pesticides, etc.)

Project Interventions

This will include various improvements considered under the project. It will include a rationale for

selection of a particular treatment over others (if alternatives were considered). A concise overview of

the benefits will also be provided.

Existing Social Scenario (draw on site visits and secondary sources)


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Water - quality and quantity Socio-Economic Environment Income levels Amenities available - water supply, etc. Health and Hygiene Role of Women

Impacts Anticipated (draw on site visits, secondary sources)

Water - qualitative changes due to increased salinity, use of chemicals Socio-economic Impacts Changes in income - distribution and timing Changes in amenities - impact of construction period increased population, long-term Demographic changes due to improved irrigation Health and Hygiene - risk of increased spread of disease, etc.

Mitigation Measures and Implementation Responsibilities

Stage of the project Anticipated Impact

Environmental Attribute

Selected Mitigation

Measure

Implementation

Responsibility

Impacts predicted as given in the ESMF

The preparation of the IRDP was informed by a comprehensive assessment of compliance with

environmental and social safeguards in the current EIRP. During this process a range of project and

other relevant documents were studied, detailed meetings were held with project technical staff to

understand fully various aspects of the project and field visits made to several sub-projects in four

regions to collect and check data. In addition, consultations were held with different groups in local

communities as well as other stakeholders, including representatives from local government and NGOs,

to receive their comments and recommendations on social and environmental issues related to sub-

projects.

Based on the information collected through the process described above, environmental and social

management matrices were developed which identify potential negative impacts that may be

encountered in each phase of IRD sub-projects.

Social impacts of the proposed project may include increased incidences of disease, migration of

workers into communities, increasing inequities between upstream and downstream communities and

conflict related to land acquisition/donation.


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involve and consult women on

proposed projects.

Particular attention should be

paid to female headed households

(FHHs) owning land and using

water resources

Use existing social structures (e.g.

mosque, shuras, CDCs, to begin to

build awareness about each stage

of the project.

Inequity Increase inequities in availability

and accessibility of water between

downstream and upstream

communities; increase local

minority ethnic groups weak

bargaining position regarding

water distribution

Ensure views of all stakeholders at

tail end, middle and up stream are

heard and considered in design

process.

Ensure that final design does not

disadvantage downstream

communities.

Involve traditional management

(mirabs) and new water users

associations throughout. Increase

their skills to handle these issues.

Voluntary land

donation

Spark conflict during construction

and following completion of

project

Discuss and agree relevant LARAP

processes with farmers and village

elders for documenting voluntary

land donations and managing

related disputes.

Encourage community to provide

community compensation to

people donating land voluntarily.

Involuntary resettlement Loss of livelihood, disruption of

community life and networks;

Strictly apply approved LARAP.

Ensure appropriate systems in

place to facilitate information and

communication flows between

communities/relevant

government bodies and project.

Water borne diseases Increase incidence of disease such

as malaria and cholera

Proper drainage of the area.

Link to other agencies (

government and NGOs) working

on health issues in the locality so

that improved health care

practices can be introduced

to/adopted by local communities.


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Identification of Environmental & Social sensitive location

.

Likely location for additional land requirement

.

Issues identified

.

PAPs Identified

.

Suggestion from community

.

.

Modifications (if any) to minimize land width accretion and incorporating community suggestions

through alterations/modifications on alignment:

.


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Questionnaire used for meeting with members of Community Development Council (CDC) developed

as per guidelines in ESMF

Sr. No. Name of participant Age of participant Occupation

Demographic Details

Male Population Female Population Total Population

Adult Children Adult Children

Education Details

Males having

completed schooling

Females having

completed schoolingBoys enrolled in school Girls enrolled in school

Distance (Km/Miles) Location

Nearest Silfeshash / Junior School (1st

6th

)

Nearest Matavata / High School (7th 9th)

Nearest Pantun / College (10th

12th

)

Medical Details

Distance (Km/Miles) LocationNearest Doctor

Nearest Clinic

Nearest Pharmacy

Nearest Hospital

Common Diseases


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Habitat Details

Own Tenant

Kuchha House (Mud/Brick/Wood

walls)

Semi Pucca House

(Mud/Brick/Wood walls, with

Cement Floor)

Single-storeyed Pucca House

Double-storeyed Pucca House

Having latrines

Having electricity

Having tap water connection

Water Infrastructure

Private GovernmentNo. of wells

No. of tubewells

No. of hand pumps

Note: World Bank has specified that data regarding wells, tubewells and hand pumps should be collected.

What is the river used for?

Livestock Details

Name of animal Number of animals in villageCows

Bulls

Goats

Sheep

Donkeys

Horses

Camels

Hens

Cocks

Pasture Crops

Sr. No. Name of Crop Seed amount

(seers or kg)

Production Price sold for


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Cereals and pulses


(seers or kg)


Vegetable gardening and fruit orchards


(seers or kg)


Tree-crops

Sr. No. Name of Tree Fruit/Timber Production Price sold for

Farming Equipment

No. of Equipment in Village Rate if hired from outside

Tractors

Tillers

Threshers

Land in Submergence Area

Area on L.H.S. Area on R.H.S. Total area

No. of Owners

on L.H.S.

No. of Owners

on R.H.S.

Total no. of

Owners

Issues Discussed Community Response

Community acceptance of proposed dam site

Is there acceptance of the dam by all groups

affected by it?

Were any objections raised by the community

about the proposed dam? If so, what were they?

Land acquisition


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How much land will need to be acquired for the

construction of the dam and reservoir to take

place?

How much cropped land will be lost if the

proposed dam goes ahead?

Does the community understand how much landwill be needed to build the dam? ( i.e. not just land

for the dam itself but also access roads,

construction site, facilities for workers etc)

Displacement

What is the current estimate of the number of

people who will be displaced by the proposed

dam?

Have the various groups within the villages had the

opportunity to discuss and fully understand the

implications of land acquisition for their families

and the broader Community?

Safety

Are there unexploded mines at the proposed dam

site? If yes, how much land is affected?

Are there currently any insurgent activities in the

locality?

Distribution of benefits

What does the community think will be the main

benefits from the dam? (e.g. increase in irrigated

land, increased yield, more employment

opportunities etc)

How will the community ensure that these

benefits are distributed equitably among all thosedirectly affected by the dam?

Impact on Communities

What will be the estimated impact of the dam on

communities downstream of the reservoir?

Will the dam reduce peoples access to pasture,

water, public services or other resources that they

depend on?

Health issues

Do people think that there will be any negative

health impacts from the dam? If yes, what

impacts?Heritage/protected sites

Will the proposed dam disrupt sites of historic,

cultural, or religious significance? Will it be sited

within or near other government designated

protected sites?

Sensitive areas

Are there environmentally sensitive areas (forests,


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pastures, rivers and wetlands) that could be

adversely affected by the dam?

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