INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AC2668. Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 02/09/2007 I. BASIC INFORMATION. A. Basic Project Data

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 02/09/2007 I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AC2668 Country: Bolivia Project ID: P Project Name: Lake Titicaca Local Sustainable Development Task Team Leader: Daniel A. Hoornweg Estimated Appraisal Date: July 18, 2007 Estimated Board Date: November 15, 2007 Managing Unit: LCSUW Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Other industry (40%);Sewerage (35%);Solid waste management (20%);Adult literacy/non-formal education (5%) Theme: Other urban development (P);Pollution management and environmental health (P);Rural non-farm income generation (S) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0.00 IDA Amount (US$m.): GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: BORROWER/RECIPIENT B. Project Objectives [from section 2 of PCN] The project s development objective is to improve the quality of life of the basin s residents through local economic development opportunities such as tourism, provision of critical infrastructure services, and protection of the Lake s long term water quality and ecological vitality. The project would achieve this by: (i) facilitating increased tourist arrivals by 5% in the Mancomunidad ; (ii) providing a tonne reduction in total organic loading to the Lake from the Bolivia side, (iii) providing solid waste facilities to YYY people; and, (iv) protecting or rehabilitating ZZZ hectares of shoreline habitat. A key aspect of the project is to highlight long-term trends that may be threatening the Lake and, where practicable, protect against these trends. The project will provide increased opportunities for economic and social development through tourism expansion and local business development. Infrastructure works related to sanitation, as well as institutional capacity building supported through the project, will lead to greater environmental sustainability of the Lake.

2 Environmental sustainability of the Lake is key to sustainable economic development for the local population. Environmental sustainability through necessary infrastructure and institutional interventions is a prerequisite for long-term economic development from increased tourism activities around the Lake. C. Project Description [from section 3 of PCN] The project s IDA component is proposed as $20 million. With little effort the pre-identification mission identified at least $60 million in much-needed investments - the needs around the Lake are considerable. The needs are especially high for infrastructure, including wastewater treatment, water supply, solid waste collection, transportation and disposal, and improvements to roads and ports. Several stakeholders expressed concern that a five year $20 million project intervention is far too limited to have appreciable long term impacts. Given that the needed investments greatly surpass this loan amount, complimentary interventions from other donors, and action from the Peruvian government is also critical to ensure the long-term sustainability of any program that addresses the needs of the Lake. An Adaptable Program Loan, APL will signal the Bank s broad engagement to counterparts, and better facilitate prioritization of interventions, and address the immediate investment needs while also addressing medium-term needs within a larger program. The APL program would mesh with the Vice Ministry of Tourism s vision exercise. The agreed-to vision would form the basis of a Lake Titicaca Local Sustainable Development Strategy. Goals of the strategy would include: (1) Create a shared and relevant vision of Lake Titicaca s challenges and opportunities. The Project will support the Government s comprehensive Visioning Exercise that will define and prioritize the needs and develop a long-term strategy for the region. This program would provide stakeholders (domestic and international) an opportunity to discuss their long term vision for the altiplano. This program is likely to progress in phases, with Phase 1 being conducted during project preparation (with a social and institutional risk assessment). During project implementation, Phase 2 would facilitate an iterative process to obtain a broad consensus on development in the altiplano (largely based on existing studies). The Social Assessment would conclude with a communication campaign for the altiplano. (2) Encourage the Government of Peru s participation in the Lake Titicaca Local Sustainable Development Plan. The first APL would provide a comprehensive consensus document on local sustainable development that could act as the ongoing management plan for the Lake. Peru s involvement is critical. (3) Begin a long-term enhancement of local quality of life for people living in the TDPS Basin. Poverty levels have stubbornly remained at 1976 levels - therefore slow-and-steady improvement based on relevant local economic development, broad based local support, and locally applicable interventions is most likely to succeed. The local community needs to be an explicit component of local sustainable development, their strong support needs to be mobilized.

3 The project is considering the following components: (1) Tradable Pollution Permits: Tradable pollution permitting is more typically launched in affluent jurisdictions, e.g. NOx reduction in the US, or with complex operating oversight, e.g. reducing GHG emissions through the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol. There may however be merit in launching a pollution reduction program through tradable permits in the Lake Titicaca Basin since this may increase Peru-Bolivia cooperation, strengthen public support and action, and provide a mechanism for contiguous municipalities to directly benefit from reduced pollution loading. With assistance from the Bank s Output Based Aid (OBA) program, project preparation will evaluate the merits of establishing a mechanism to trade and reduce pollution loads on the Lake. Likely pollutants are oxygen demand, and possibly nitrates. Probable traders will be the contiguous municipalities and possibly industry. This component would be designed for easy replication in Peru. Preliminary discussions with the European Space Agency have been held; a remote sensing program for Lake monitoring is being proposed. This would facilitate the monitoring and objective allocation of available output-based funds. (2) Community Development Fund: This component will support activities that promote quality of life improvements and economic development for local communities. This Fund would finance small-scale business and community activities related to local tourism and culture. The component might also include micro-credit since the altiplano has appreciably less credit facilities than the rest of Bolivia. The mechanics of the Fund will be finalized during preparation but a board of advisors is envisaged, with government and civil society and possible international representatives. (3) Critical Tourism Infrastructure and Plans: Potential activities to be financed under this component include: (i) roads and footpaths around archeological and other tourist sites; (ii) signposting at tourist sites; (iii) public rest areas and bathrooms; (iv) interpretation centers; (v) community artisan development; (vi) cultural/religious festivals, and; (vii) master plans and operating plans for Tihuanacu and Salar de Uyuni, with small-scale critical investments. This component will review the altiplano s top five to ten tourist sites and identify critical needs. (4) Municipal Infrastructure Development: This component will build and rehabilitate infrastructure that will improve the quality of life for the communities surrounding the Lake and enhance water quality. Through the Vice Ministry of Tourism, key municipalities will be identified and projects will be designed to protect the environment as well as develop the local economy and tourism in a sustainable manner. Proposed works and activities include: (i) the expansion of wastewater treatment plants and sewerage networks in the municipalities of Copacabana and Achacachi; (ii) a regional landfill for the 17 municipalities that surround the Lake; (iii) management of Cohana Bay contamination; (iv) construction of latrines and in-house sanitation facilities for communities in sensitive areas, and; (v) technical assistance and studies, designs, and possible down-stream improvements that will improve the performance of El Alto s Puchucollo wastewater treatment plant. (5) Technical Assistance and Capacity Building: This component will expand the capacity of key agencies such as the Vice Ministry of Tourism, the Prefectura of La Paz, and participating

4 municipalities. Assistance would also be provided to the bi-national Autonomous Authority of Lake Titicaca (ALT), which is currently focused on flood protection and irrigation activities of the Lake, to include broader monitoring of trends related to the Lake s water quality and fish stock.the component will help related agencies to assess the impacts of urbanization, tourism and climate change on the Lake through studies and monitoring that establishes baseline data. An annual reporting process on the state of the Lake will be developed. This component will build the capacity of the critical government institutions that impact the Lake, e.g. the Prefecture and Vice Ministry of Tourism. This component will also finance broader studies such as a Lake Titicaca basin environmental management study, and an industrial wastewater control study. At least two international agencies will assist with this capacity building: the National Geographic Society, NGS, and the International Joint Commission, IJC. An advisory group on Lake management, with representatives from Bolivia and relevant international experts is planned. D. Project location (if known) The project is located in the Bolivian municipalities contiguous to Lake Titicaca. E. Borrower s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PCN] The existing institutional capacity for environmental and social management is being assessed during project preparation. A comprehensive social assessment and community consultation is being supported during project preparation. Based on the findings of these studies, recommendations will be incorporated into the project design to ensure that sufficient safeguard manaagement capacity is available. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Ms Stefania Blotta Abakerli Baptista (LCSSO) Mr David Tuchschneider (LCSAR) Ms Ruth Llanos (LCSSO) Mr Renan Alberto Poveda (LCSEN) II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) An EA will be prepared for any proposed infrastructure works. A broad Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) will be completed during project implementation (with the first phase completed during project preparation). Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) To be determined during project preparation. Forests (OP/BP 4.36) Pest Management (OP 4.09) Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) The project will provide support to important and deteriorating cultural resources. No negative impacts to resources are envisaged. Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) The project is specifically designed to benefit all residents adjacent to the lake, most of whom are indigenous peoples. Interventions will be tailored and appropriate for all residents.

5 Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) To be determined during project preparation. Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) Lake Titicaca is joint Peru-Bolivia jurisdiction. Peru is being consulted during project preparation, and ideally will be involved in a similar lake protection effort. Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS would be prepared: 04/18/2007 B. For simple projects that will not require a QER, the target date for preparing the PAD-stage ISDS: N/A C. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The specific studies and their timing 1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS. As part of project preparation a social and cultural assessment will be completed. The strategic social assessment will be carried out in three phases: (1) a rapid evaluation of the area context and key stakeholders (complete by May 2007); (2) an in-depth analysis of stakeholder needs, perceptions, and understanding of risks (prior to construction of any infrastructure - before October 2007), and; (3) an ongoing participatory monitoring and evaluation of benefits accruing from the program during implementation (annually during program implementation - first report, May 2008). Similarly a strategic environmental assessment will form a basis of the project and be presented annually as part of State of the Lake report. The initial baseline report will be prepared before project appraisal. As part of the strategic environmental assessment, detailed environmental assessment (with environmental management plans) will be completed prior to construction of activities such as wastewater treatment facilities and landfills. These reports will be available at appraisal for activities to be financed in APL1 and will be consistent with Bolivian and World Bank requirements. 1 Reminder: The Bank s Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) at the InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons.

6 IV. APPROVALS Signed and submitted by: Task Team Leader: Mr Daniel A. Hoornweg 02/08/2007 Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Mr Reidar Kvam 02/08/2007 Comments: Sector Manager: Mr John Henry Stein 02/08/2007 Comments: