INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE

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1 . Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Date ISDSPrepared/Updated: Date ISDS Approved/Disclosed I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. Basic Project Data INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE 27-Mar Apr-2017 Country: Uzbekistan Project ID: P Project Name: Task Team Leader(s): Estimated Appraisal Date: Report No.:ISDSA16844 Ferghana Valley Water Resources Management - Phase II (P149610) IJsbrand Harko de Jong 07-Apr-2017 Estimated Board Date: 06-Jun-2017 Managing Unit: GWA09 Lending Instrument: Investment Project Financing Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP 8.00(Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies)? Financing (In USD Million) Total Project Cost: Total Bank Financing: Financing Gap: 0.00 Financing Source No Amount BORROWER/RECIPIENT International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Development Association (IDA) EC European Commission Financing Gap 0.00 Total Environmental Category: Is this a Repeater project? B - Partial Assessment No 2. Project Development Objective(s) The project development objective is to improve the quality of irrigation and drainage service delivery to agricultural users within the project area. 3. Project Description The project will contain the following components: Component A: Irrigation Modernization. This component aims to increase water supply both from surface and Page 1 of 10

2 groundwater sources and to reduce wastage through investments in the modernization of the water distribution system. Investments will increase the capacity to control and distribute water along the canal network. This component will consist of the following sub-components: - Subcomponent A-1: Rehabilitation of Surface Irrigation System. - Subcomponent A-2: Rehabilitation and Construction of Pump Stations. - Subcomponent A-3: Construction of Wells. - Subcomponent A-4: Flood Control and Bank Protection. Component B: Support for Agricultural Modernization. This component will promote intensification and diversification of agriculture and improved water management. The Project will use a combination of direct training activities, information dissemination, technology demonstrations, experience sharing activities and interactions with other sources of information, financial and technical support. The Component will be organized around the following sub-components: - Subcomponent B-1: Agricultural intensification and diversification. - Subcomponent B-2: Improved Water Management. Component C. Project Management. This component will support strengthening the MAWR s and the Project Implementation Unit s (PIU) capacity for project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) (including, inter alia, the areas of procurement and financial management) through the provision of goods, consultant services, training, and financing of incremental operating costs. This component will (i) support the preparation of a feasibility study and bidding documents for follow-up investment activities; and (ii) develop a comprehensive management information and data collection and reporting system on key performance outputs and impact indicators through, inter alia, baseline surveys; participatory assessments; mid-term reviews; and final evaluations. The EU grant will provide additional resources to support fiduciary management of the EUfunded project activities, as well as M&E, communication and visibility activities as per EU requirements. Uzbekistan is a signatory to several International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions related to child and forced labor, but the enforcement of these conventions, as well as of existing national laws reflecting international agreements, has remained challenging, especially during the cotton harvest. Recognizing the need to change the system, the government of Uzbekistan has announced its plans to mechanize 70 percent of cotton harvesting by The 2015 cotton harvest was the first year when the cotton harvest mechanization campaign commenced in earnest. The Asian Development Bank is working with the government to formulate a strategy to mechanize agriculture, with a particular emphasis on cotton production. The Bank funded SKWRMIP is supporting cotton harvest mechanization on 25,200 ha. The World Bank, in consultation with the government and development partners, has adopted a multi-pronged approach to address child and/or forced labor issues in Uzbekistan. These include (i) pursuing continuous country dialogue and collaboration with international/multilateral agencies and donors to address these issues; (ii) performing sector analytical work and policy dialogue to promote diversification away from cotton and mechanization of cotton harvesting; (iii) promoting crop diversification and intensification, and supporting agricultural mechanization through a number of investment operations; and (iv) strengthening project-level mitigation measures and binding provisions, including implementing a Third Party Monitoring (TPM) and Feedback Mechanism (FBM) to help address child and/or forced labor issues in connection with the project activities or within the project area. In 2014, the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Labor Organization (ILO) that stipulates that the ILO will carry out third party monitoring in the Bank-financed project areas, as agreed with the GOU. The MoU was extended through the end of 2018, thereby ensuring implementation of the TPM and support to the FBM throughout the 2017 and 2018 harvests. The Feedback Mechanism is also carried out by the ILO and includes three components: (i) strengthening the existing national GRM mechanisms; (ii) a facilitation handled by the ILO as managers of the TPM, which serves as an independent channel for people not wishing to work through national channels; and (iii) the Page 2 of 10

3 international channel through the ILO s supervisory mechanism. 4. Project location and Salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) The project area covers 103,622 ha and is entirely located in the Ferghana Valley, encompassing three regions: Andijan, Ferghana and Namangan. The proposed project areas (selected based on a multi-criteria analysis) include: (i) The Podshaota-Chodak project area (29,507 hectares) in Namangan region located in the northeast of the Ferghana Valley. Administratively, the project area consists of Yangikurgan district in its entirety and part of Chodak district. It is located on the right bank of Syr Darya River; (ii) The Isfayram-Shahrimardan project area (54,375 hectares) in Ferghana region located in the south of the Ferghana Valley. The project area covers the southern part of Isfayram-Shahrimardan administration of irrigation system. Administratively, the project area include the entire Ferghana and Kuvasay districts, Ferghana city, and parts of Kuva, Altiarik and Tashlak districts; (iii) The Savay-Akburasoy project area (19,740 hectares) in Andijan region located in the southeast of the FV. Administratively, the project area is part of Kurgantepa, Jalalkuduk, and Hujaobod and Bulokboshi districts of Andijan region and located on the left bank of Karadarya River. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Alisher Khamidov( GSU03 ) Ekaterina Romanova( GSU03 ) Gulana Enar Hajiyeva( GEN03 ) Javaid Afzal( GEN03 ) 6. Safeguard Policies That Might Apply Safeguard Policies Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 Yes The overall impact of the project due to the proposed activities like rehabilitation and lining of main canals and related water control infrastructure, rehabilitation of pumping stations and capacity strengthening of water managers and users will help improve overall water use efficiency. Average annual withdrawals from the Syr Darya basin, including through groundwater extraction, will increase (see under OP7.50: International Waterways). Environmental aspects of the project are mainly associated with civil works to be carried out under Component A and Component B, including in particular the rehabilitation/modernization of the irrigation network and the flood control and bank protection. As these works will focus on rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and be of relatively small scale, the project is classified as Category B. Page 3 of 10

4 Page 4 of 10 The potential environmental impacts may include excessive dust and noise generation; damage to soil and loss of the fertile layer due to excavations; excessive fumes due to the use of heavy construction machinery; generation of construction and domestic wastes on the construction sites and on the affiliated facilities (e.g. construction camps); and impacts on water regime of natural waterways which are the source of irrigation supplies to be improved as a result of the project. In order to address project's environmental concerns, the client has prepared an Environmental Assessment and Management Plan (EAMP), which considered the above impacts in detail and suggested adequate mitigation measures. The EAMP has also assessed potential environmental and social risks and opportunities associated with the capacity building and credit line access aspects under Component B, and determined the measures to address those aspects. Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 No There is no critical natural habitat located in the project area, as defined in the policy. Forests OP/BP 4.36 No There is no forest located in the project area, as defined in the policy. Pest Management OP 4.09 Yes The project will not directly support the purchase of pesticides. However, since the project will support agricultural modernization activities, including agricultural diversification and intensification, and since the crops involved are most likely those heavily treated with pesticides, these will lead to the increased use of pesticides, and, thus, increased need in pest management. The potential risk of increased use of pesticides, as an indirect impact of the project, is addressed through the Pest Management Plan incorporated as a separate chapter into EAMP. The pest management plan (PMP) discussed in detail the potential impacts, and indicated the project will support training to be provided to farmers to raise awareness of the good pest management practices/integrated pest management (IPM) principles. Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No There are no physical cultural resources present in the project area, as defined in the policy. Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 Yes Potential resettlement impact is expected as a result of rehabilitation and construction works under Component A. A Resettlement Policy Framework

5 Page 5 of 10 (RPF) was prepared and outlines requirements for resettlement activities, including a comparative analysis of the Uzbek national legislation and WB policy vis-a-vis resettlement, types of potential resettlement impact, steps for preparation of RAP(s) and entitlement matrix. The RPF was disclosed by the client and the WB in December A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the first phase of the project in Namangan region, where the project design had been finalized, was also prepared, publicly consulted and disclosed in adherence with the WB policy requirements. The RAP was disclosed in country and by the WB in February Additional site-specific RAP(s) will be prepared as needed once the detailed plans for civil works during subsequent phases are finalized and the extent of resettlement impact is known. Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 Yes The PIU prepared and submitted to the Bank copies of the revised dam safety information, including the Operations and Maintenance Plan, an Emergency preparedness Plan and a Dam Safety Note in accordance with the requirements of the Policy. Projects on International Waterways OP/BP 7.50 Yes The Syr Darya is an international river, which flows through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. In February 2016, the Bank, on behalf of the Government of Uzbekistan notified three upstream and downstream riparian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan) of Uzbekistan s intention to implement the FVWRMP-II. The Government of Kazakhstan raised concerns about the impact of the project on the Syr Darya during the notification period. These concerns were addressed through the provision of additional project information, including the project EAMP, and additional analysis on water resources modelling in accordance with the requirements of BP The findings of the additional analysis confirmed the initial assumptions of notification. The Task Team is satisfied that (i) the Project will not cause appreciable harm to any of the riparians in the Syr Darya River basin; and (ii) Project activities are not expected to have adverse effects on the quantity or quality of water flows to riparians in the Syr Darya basin. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No The project is not located in Disputed Areas as

6 defined in the Policy.. II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: Environmental aspects of the project are mainly associated with civil works to be carried out under Component A and Component B, including in particular the rehabilitation/modernization of the irrigation network and the flood control and bank protection. As these works will focus on rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and be of relatively small scale, the project is classified as Category B. The potential environmental impacts may include excessive dust and noise generation; damage to soil and loss of the fertile layer due to excavations; excessive fumes due to the use of heavy construction machinery; generation of construction and domestic wastes on the construction sites and on the affiliated facilities (e.g. construction camps); and impacts on water regime of natural waterways which are the source of irrigation supplies to be improved as a result of the project. The project will not directly support the purchase of pesticides. However, since the project will support agricultural modernization activities, including agricultural diversification and intensification, and since the crops involved are most likely those heavily treated with pesticides, these will lead to the increased use of pesticides, and, thus, increased need in pest management. In addition, the agricultural intensification and diversification capacity building and assistance to farmers to access credit lines have the potential to raise environmental and social issues due to the implementation of agricultural activities financed through the external credit lines. Rehabilitation and lining of main canals and related water control infrastructure, rehabilitation of pumping stations and capacity strengthening of water managers and users will help improve overall water use efficiency from the current 30 percent to 35 percent. Average annual withdrawals from the Syr Darya basin, including through groundwater extraction, will increase. The net impact under the project design scenario on water withdrawal from the Syr Darya basin is 83.9 MCM, by an estimated 0.4 percent of the average annual runoff of the Syr Darya of 20,582 MCM at the Uzbek Tajik border. The Task Team is satisfied that (i) the Project will not cause appreciable harm to any of the riparians in the Syr Darya River basin; and (ii) none of the Project activities are expected to have any adverse effects on the quantity or quality of water flows to any riparian in the Syr Darya basin.this withdrawal stays below the internationally agreed withdrawals as reflected in protocol 413 that was issued on February 7, 1984, and that allocates 46% of the annual Syr Darya flow to Uzbekistan, 44% to Kazakhstan, 8% to Tajikistan, and 2% to the Kyrgyz Republic. An additional analysis was conducted to estimate the impact of the project on the total cumulative flow between April and September. Considering that an estimated 70 percent of the annual runoff of the Syr Darya at the Uzbek Tajik border occurs between April and September, the net impact of the project is 0.6 percent, 1.2 and 1.8 percent under the project design, mediumand high-case scenario, respectively. The project area is downstream from and is dependent on, among others, the Andijan and Kerkidon reservoirs. In addition, the project proposes to rehabilitate Kandiyon Mudflow Reservoir. In total, the Feasibility Study identified seven dams that are located in the project area. The Bank has recommended organizing a Possible Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) workshop in The social impacts associated with this project include those that will result from permanent and temporary land acquisition for the construction of bore-wells and reconstruction of a storage reservoir and rehabilitation of main and inter-farm canals and also within the existing storage reservoir will require the felling of trees planted illegally. Page 6 of 10

7 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: Anticipated long term impacts of the project are positive. These are related to the improved efficiency of scarce water resources of the FV region, reduced soil salinization through stabilization of the ground water level, better and more reliable crop yields, and reduced climate change vulnerability by ensuring reliable water resources for irrigation. Social benefits include anticipated higher income and living standards of the project beneficiaries due to increase in yields and land profitability. social capital of local communities will be strengthened via community mobilization and fostering the participation of the people both as Water Consumer Association (WCA) members and as active contributors to the Project implementation. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. "Without Project" was considered as an alternative scenario for the project. It has been concluded that no interventions will lead to further degradation of land and continuous scarcity of water resources, and, as a result, to poor crop yields in the region. 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. In order to address project's environmental concerns, the client has prepared an EAMP, which considered the above impacts in detail and suggested adequate mitigation measures. The EAMP has also assessed potential environmental and social risks and opportunities associated with the capacity building and credit line access aspects under Component B, and determined the measures to address those aspects. Because the range and diversity of likely activities to emerge from this support is narrow, the EAMP provided general guidance for the preparation of site-specific environmental management plans SEMPs to be developed during project implementation, as the credit line activities get identified. The potential risk of increased use of pesticides, as an indirect impact of the project, is addressed through the PMP incorporated as a separate chapter into EAMP. The PMP discussed in detail the potential impacts, and indicated the project will support training to be provided to farmers to raise awareness of the good pest management practices/ipm principles. Similarly, the projects social concerns have been addressed through the preparation and disclosure of a project Resettlement Policy Framework that will be applied to address land acquisition related impacts in the Isfayram- Shahimardan, Savay-Akburasoy and other relevant project locations where civil works will take place. In addition, a site specific Resettlement Action Plan for the subproject located in the Podshaota-Chodak area of Namangan Province in the Ferghana Valley was prepared and disclosed. The number of PAHs impacted upon by the construction of the storage reservoir in Namangan province is 3, by the water transmission pipeline also 3, and by the construction of new bore-wells 105. The total number of PAHs impacted upon is 111. Of this number 6 will lose from 10% to all of their land, while 4 of these PAHs will lose from 60% to 95% of their trees of economic value. Permanent agricultural cropping land acquired for new bore-wells has been estimated at 2.85 hectares and temporarily acquired 5.70 hectares. Permanent garden land to be acquired has been estimated at 0.30 hectares and for the storage reservoir 1.34 hectares. Garden land temporarily acquired includes 0.60 hectares for borewells and 1.26 hectares for construction of the new water transmission pipeline. The permanent loss of trees of economic value includes 157 for the construction of the new water transmission pipeline and 235 for the water storage reservoir. The total estimated cost for all involuntary resettlement actions identified in this RAP is Uzbek Som UZS 125,042,720 (US$ 52,000). RAP implementation will be monitored and evaluated by an external consultant hired by the PIU and cleared by the Bank. Projects on international waterways require notifying riparian countries. The letter provides detailed information about the project and states that project-supported activities will not undermine the quantity or quality of the current basin-water uses. Bank Management has determined (in accordance with OP/BP 7.50) that the Project Page 7 of 10

8 PHRESCTRY will not cause any adverse effects on the quantity or quality of the water flowing to any riparian in the Syr Darya basin. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. Identified stakeholder groups include: farmers in the FV project area; WCAs in the FV project area; the population and civil society in the FV project area; water management staff working for FV water management institutions (Province Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Basin Irrigation System Authorities, Hydrology and Ameliarative Expedition, Pump Stations, Energetics and Communication Authority, Main Canal/Irrigation System Authorities; female farmers, staff and members of WCAs and rural women in FV project area. In May 2015, the borrower conducted a series of public consultation meetings in all three locations of the project area with the above mentioned groups of stakeholders. Public consultations on RPF and RAP took place in December 2015 and in January The borrower maintained proper record of the meetings and attached those, as detailed meeting minutes, to the final version of EAMP, RPF and RAP. The EAMP has been cleared by the Regional Safeguards Advisor and disclosed by on April 15, B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank 08-Apr-2016 Date of submission to InfoShop 15-Apr-2016 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors "In country" Disclosure PHENVCTRY Uzbekistan 08-Apr-2016 Comments: The draft EAMP was disclosed and discussed on May 12-14, 2015, in all three project areas in Ferghana, Namangan and Andijan, and then the finalized EAMP was posted through publicly available web-site. Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Date of receipt by the Bank 02-Nov-2015 Date of submission to InfoShop 24-Dec-2015 "In country" Disclosure Uzbekistan 22-Dec-2015 Comments: RAP for the first phase of the project in Namangan region was disclosed in-country on Feb. 1, 2016 and on Infoshop on February 25, 2016 Pest Management Plan Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? A Date of receipt by the Bank Date of submission to InfoShop "In country" Disclosure If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why:: Pest Management Plan is part of EAMP document. C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level Page 8 of 10

9 OP/BP/GP Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Practice Manager (PM) review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the credit/loan? OP Pest Management Does the EA adequately address the pest management issues? Is a separate PMP required? Yes [] No [] NA [X] If yes, has the PMP been reviewed and approved by a Yes [] No [] NA [X] safeguards specialist or PM? Are PMP requirements included in project design?if yes, does the project team include a Pest Management Specialist? OP/BP Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process framework (as appropriate) been prepared? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Practice Manager review the plan? Is physical displacement/relocation expected? Yes [] No [X] TBD [] Is economic displacement expected? (loss of assets or access Yes [X] No [] TBD [] to assets that leads to loss of income sources or other means of livelihoods) 111 Provide estimated number of people to be affected OP/BP Safety of Dams Have dam safety plans been prepared? Have the TORs as well as composition for the independent Yes [] No [] NA [X] Panel of Experts (POE) been reviewed and approved by the Bank? Has an Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) been prepared and arrangements been made for public awareness and training? OP Projects on International Waterways Have the other riparians been notified of the project? If the project falls under one of the exceptions to the Yes [] No [] NA [X] notification requirement, has this been cleared with the Legal Department, and the memo to the RVP prepared and sent? Has the RVP approved such an exception? Yes [] No [] NA [X] The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's Infoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? Page 9 of 10

10 All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? III. Approval Task Team Leader(s): Name:IJsbrand Harko de Jong Approved By: Safeguards Advisor: Name: Nina Chee (SA) Date: 05-Apr-2017 Practice Manager/Manager: Name: Michael Haney (PMGR) Date: 05-Apr-2017 Page 10 of 10