It is estimated that the implementation of the ESMF including the required provisions, training and capacity building will cost approximately $650,000 USD. The costs of preparing and implementing the safeguards aspects of the project are estimates as the size, type and location of the subprojects are not fully determined at this stage. The costs outlined below may vary depending on when and how the ESMF implementation takes place; therefore it can be expected that the proposed ESMF budget may increase or decrease depending on the work plan agreed upon. The related with capacity building, training, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the environmental and social safeguards are integrated within the overall project budget. Table 3- Budget Estimate for the Implementation of the ESMF Recommendation Responsible Schedule Estimated authority cost Environmental PIU 2016 $60,000 – safeguard specialist 2020 $60,000 Social safeguard Annually $45,000 specialist $45,000 Environmental and $45,000 social safeguard focal points (3) Preparation, implementation and PIU with 2016 - $350,000 monitoring of EIAs, TA 2020 ESMPs and related safeguard management plans 5 days training program PIU in 2016 $25,000 on general cooperation understanding of with environmental MINAGI management and its with TA applications 1-day training for contractors and supervision consultants. EC/MoNRE 2016 – 2-day Refresher with TA 2020 $45,000 trainings on ESMF implementation and Annually other topics such as EIAs, Environmental Information Systems/Water Catchment Planning, Community Planning, and Water
It is estimated that the implementation of the ESMF including the required provisions, training and capacity building will cost approximately $650,000 USD. The costs of preparing and implementing the safeguards aspects of the project are estimates as the size, type and location of the subprojects are not fully determined at this stage. The costs outlined below may vary depending on when and how the ESMF implementation takes place; therefore it can be expected that the proposed ESMF budget may increase or decrease depending on the work plan agreed upon. The related with capacity building, training, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the environmental and social safeguards are integrated within the overall project budget. Table 3- Budget Estimate for the Implementation of the ESMF Recommendation Responsible authority Schedule Estimated cost Environmental safeguard specialist Social safeguard specialist Environmental and social safeguard focal points (3) PIU 2016 – 2020 Annually $60,000 $60,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 Preparation, implementation and monitoring of EIAs, ESMPs and related safeguard management plans PIU with TA 2016 - 2020 $350,000 5 days training program on general understanding of environmental management and its applications PIU in cooperation with MINAGI with TA 2016 $25,000 1-day training for contractors and supervision consultants. 2-day Refresher trainings on ESMF implementation and other topics such as EIAs, Environmental Information Systems/Water Catchment Planning, Community Planning, and Water EC/MoNRE with TA 2016 – 2020 Annually $45,000
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