This happens to be first program of support under the PforR instrument in Nepal. This does not Response: exclude other program development under the same instrument or other existing instruments. How the resources for new construction and completion of ongoing bridges will be assured? Comment: World Bank finance will come only after there is result (which mean completion of bridge). Will there be verification or third party audit? World Bank procedures for releasing the money are very lengthy this – needs to be simplified and shortened. About 25% would be transferred to government as an advance. As and when results are Response: verified, the amount will be transferred. Bank will not be requiring the use of Bank procedure it will be – government system. Consideration to local social issues is important. There are examples in Nepal, in which project Comment: did very well as a contribution towards Nation's economic development or national needs but it was not very healthy for the community/local people (they were/are the suffer only). Hence, consideration to social aspects, local concerns and benefits should be included or given priority in the project. Fixation of land value and compensation payment is one of the important issues. Though there Comment: is Land Acquisition Act, there is no regulation. We really need a sound guideline on this value of land – depends on location and changes with time. The value needs to be fixed accordingly. During implementation, issues related to wages, payment to worker, employment opportunity, Comment: and health including HIV/AIDS etc often comes up. These needs to be thought well during planning and managed during construction. Consultation Workshop Environmental and Social Systems Assessment for Nepal Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program Support Hotel Yak and Yeti Kathmandu, Nepal April 23, 2012 Sessions Speaker Time 12:15pm Registration - 12:30pm 1:10pm - – 1:10pm Welcome address Mr. Farhad Ahmed, Sr. Transport Specialist, World Bank
Response: This happens to be first program of support under the PforR instrument in Nepal. This does not exclude other program development under the same instrument or other existing instruments. Comment: How the resources for new construction and completion of ongoing bridges will be assured? World Bank finance will come only after there is result (which mean completion of bridge). Will there be verification or third party audit? World Bank procedures for releasing the money are very lengthy – this needs to be simplified and shortened. Response: About 25% would be transferred to government as an advance. As and when results are verified, the amount will be transferred. Bank will not be requiring the use of Bank procedure – it will be government system. Comment: Consideration to local social issues is important. There are examples in Nepal, in which project did very well as a contribution towards Nation's economic development or national needs but it was not very healthy for the community/local people (they were/are the suffer only). Hence, consideration to social aspects, local concerns and benefits should be included or given priority in the project. Comment: Fixation of land value and compensation payment is one of the important issues. Though there is Land Acquisition Act, there is no regulation. We really need a sound guideline on this – value of land depends on location and changes with time. The value needs to be fixed accordingly. Comment: During implementation, issues related to wages, payment to worker, employment opportunity, and health including HIV/AIDS etc often comes up. These needs to be thought well during planning and managed during construction. Consultation Workshop Environmental and Social Systems Assessment for Nepal Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program Support Hotel Yak and Yeti Kathmandu, Nepal April 23, 2012 Time Sessions Speaker 12:15pm Registration - 12:30pm – 1:10pm - 1:10pm Welcome address Mr. Farhad Ahmed, Sr. Transport Specialist, World Bank
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