Community participation decreases as Low (<5% of benefits of adaptation measures and project Other Medium project value) interventions are not immediately evident. Mitigation Measure(s) Maintain constant communication with communities concerning project progress, targets and expected benefits. Implement tangible and visible activities to address community priorities early during project implementation. Manage community expectations to ensure that they are aligned with project scope. Disseminate project findings and lessons learned through appropriate media to maintain project profile and positive community perception. Selected Risk Factor 7 Probability of risk Description Risk category Level of impact occurring Competing mandates and poor coordination Technical and Low (<5% of between government agencies/line Low operational project value) ministries disrupt project activities. Mitigation Measure(s) Continuously inform policy- and decision-makers of project aims and potential synergies with other projects as well as on-going government initiatives, Demonstrate links between on-the-ground implementation and policies/strategies, with particular reference to contributions to relevant mandates of line ministries. Engage with relevant Sector Coordination Units to ensure alignment of project with sectoral priorities. Selected Risk Factor 8 Probability of risk Description Risk category Level of impact occurring Disaster events/ hazards destroy or delay Technical and Low (<5% of Low project interventions. operational project value) Mitigation Measure(s) Maintain contact with GoS Meteorology Office to ensure adequate lead-time when disaster is imminent. Schedule project activities during low storm risk periods to reduce likelihood of extreme climate events. Monitoring potential extreme events and ensure coordination of preparation and responses with the national Disaster Risk Management Framework. Adequate monitoring of potential risks ensures that impacts of these risks are mitigated. Selected Risk Factor 9 Probability of risk Description Risk category Level of impact occurring Land disputes amongst community Social and Low (<5% of members hamper implementation of Low environmental project value) adaptation interventions. Mitigation Measure(s) Ensure adequate consultation with targeted communities throughout planning, design and implementation of project interventions. Maintain strict adherence to approved national practices concerning community involvement. Ensure that project activities are aligned with community priorities in a culturally and social responsible manner. Socially sensitive approaches to project activities that are in line with approved national practices will prevent land disputes from arising.
Community participation decreases as benefits of adaptation measures and project interventions are not immediately evident. Other Low (<5% of project value) Medium Mitigation Measure(s) Maintain constant communication with communities concerning project progress, targets and expected benefits. Implement tangible and visible activities to address community priorities early during project implementation. Manage community expectations to ensure that they are aligned with project scope. Disseminate project findings and lessons learned through appropriate media to maintain project profile and positive community perception. Selected Risk Factor 7 Description Risk category Level of impact Probability of risk occurring Competing mandates and poor coordination between government agencies/line ministries disrupt project activities. Technical and operational Low (<5% of project value) Low Mitigation Measure(s) Continuously inform policy- and decision-makers of project aims and potential synergies with other projects as well as on-going government initiatives, Demonstrate links between on-the-ground implementation and policies/strategies, with particular reference to contributions to relevant mandates of line ministries. Engage with relevant Sector Coordination Units to ensure alignment of project with sectoral priorities. Selected Risk Factor 8 Description Risk category Level of impact Probability of risk occurring Disaster events/ hazards destroy or delay project interventions. Technical and operational Low (<5% of project value) Low Mitigation Measure(s) Maintain contact with GoS Meteorology Office to ensure adequate lead-time when disaster is imminent. Schedule project activities during low storm risk periods to reduce likelihood of extreme climate events. Monitoring potential extreme events and ensure coordination of preparation and responses with the national Disaster Risk Management Framework. Adequate monitoring of potential risks ensures that impacts of these risks are mitigated. Selected Risk Factor 9 Description Risk category Level of impact Probability of risk occurring Land disputes amongst community members hamper implementation of adaptation interventions. Social and environmental Low (<5% of project value) Low Mitigation Measure(s) Ensure adequate consultation with targeted communities throughout planning, design and implementation of project interventions. Maintain strict adherence to approved national practices concerning community involvement. Ensure that project activities are aligned with community priorities in a culturally and social responsible manner. Socially sensitive approaches to project activities that are in line with approved national practices will prevent land disputes from arising.
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