Is based on the prior and timely disclosure and dissemination of relevant, transparent, objective, meaningful and easily accessible information in a culturally appropriate format, in relevant local language(s) and is understandable to stakeholders; Considers and responds to feedback ; Supports active and inclusive engagement with project-affected parties; Is free of external manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation; and Is documented and disclosed by the Borrower. Engagement during Project Implementation and External Reporting The Borrower will continue to engage with, and provide information to, project-affected parties and other interested parties throughout the life-cycle of the project, in a manner appropriate to the nature of their interests and the potential environmental and social risks and impacts of the project. The Borrower will continue to conduct stakeholder engagement in accordance with the SEP, and will upon the channels of communication and engagement already established with stakeholders. In particular, the Borrower will seek feedback from stakeholders on the environmental and social performance of the project, and the implementation of the mitigation measures in the ESCP. If there are significant changes to the project that result in additional risks and impacts, particularly where these will impact project-affected parties, the Borrower will provide information on such risks and impacts and consult with project-affected parties as to how these risks and impacts will be mitigated. The Borrower will disclose an updated ESCP in accordance with the SEP, setting out the mitigation measures. Grievance Mechanism The Borrower will respond to concerns and grievances of project-affected parties related to the environmental and social performance of the project in a timely manner. For this purpose, the Borrower will propose and implement a grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of such concerns and grievances. The grievance mechanism will be proportionate to the potential risks and impacts of the project and will be accessible and inclusive. Where feasible and suitable for the project, the grievance mechanism will utilize existing formal or informal grievance mechanisms, supplemented as needed with project-specific arrangements. Further requirements on grievance mechanisms are set out in Annex 1. The grievance mechanism is expected to address concerns 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. The
Is based on the prior and timely disclosure and dissemination of relevant, transparent, objective, meaningful and easily accessible information in a culturally appropriate format, in relevant local language(s) and is understandable to stakeholders; Considers and responds to feedback ; Supports active and inclusive engagement with project-affected parties; Is free of external manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation; and Is documented and disclosed by the Borrower. Engagement during Project Implementation and External Reporting The Borrower will continue to engage with, and provide information to, project-affected parties and other interested parties throughout the life-cycle of the project, in a manner appropriate to the nature of their interests and the potential environmental and social risks and impacts of the project. The Borrower will continue to conduct stakeholder engagement in accordance with the SEP, and will upon the channels of communication and engagement already established with stakeholders. In particular, the Borrower will seek feedback from stakeholders on the environmental and social performance of the project, and the implementation of the mitigation measures in the ESCP. If there are significant changes to the project that result in additional risks and impacts, particularly where these will impact project-affected parties, the Borrower will provide information on such risks and impacts and consult with project-affected parties as to how these risks and impacts will be mitigated. The Borrower will disclose an updated ESCP in accordance with the SEP, setting out the mitigation measures. Grievance Mechanism The Borrower will respond to concerns and grievances of project-affected parties related to the environmental and social performance of the project in a timely manner. For this purpose, the Borrower will propose and implement a grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of such concerns and grievances. The grievance mechanism will be proportionate to the potential risks and impacts of the project and will be accessible and inclusive. Where feasible and suitable for the project, the grievance mechanism will utilize existing formal or informal grievance mechanisms, supplemented as needed with project-specific arrangements. Further requirements on grievance mechanisms are set out in Annex 1. The grievance mechanism is expected to address concerns 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. The
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