[P ] ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) 10 February 2019

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1 (ESCP) - OCTOBER 2018 Japan, Mongolia Program Office Mongolia: Social Accountability Subs [P ] ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) 10 February P a g e

2 (ESCP) - OCTOBER 2018 MONGOLIA / Ministry of Finance - Japan, Mongolia Program Office Social Accountability Subs 1. [The Government of Mongolia through its Ministry of Finance] (hereinafter referred as Ministry of Finance) is planning to implement the [Social Accountability Subs] Project (the Project), with the involvement as implementing agency of the international NGO Japan, Mongolia Program Office (hereinafter referred as ). The [World Bank] has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. [] will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. Where the ESCP refers to specific plans or other documents, whether they have already been prepared or are to be developed, the ESCP requires compliance with all provisions of such plans or other documents. In particular, the ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in the Stakeholder Engagement Plan that has been developed for the Project. 4. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as the timing of the material measures and actions. [Ministry of Finance] is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when of specific measures and actions is conducted by. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the [World Bank] by [] as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the [World Bank] will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout of the Project. 6. As agreed by the [World Bank] and [], this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, [] will agree to the changes with the [World Bank] and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the [World Bank] and the []. The [] will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project, the [] shall commit appropriate funds of the, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such expected minimal or negligible adverse risks and impacts on human population and/or the environment. 2 P a g e

3 (ESCP): VERSION OCTOBER 2018 ESCP Monitoring and Reporting REGULAR REPORTING: Inclusion of a specific Environmental and Social chapter in the s Monitoring Reports as agreed in the Financing Agreement Every 6 months during the s phase 3rd week of June, December, 2019 INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Rapid reporting to the World Bank task team of any significant social or environmental health and safety incident linked with the, and indication about the measures taken to address the incident Promptly after taking notice of the incident or accident. At the latest 48 hours after the date of occurrence SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Management functions are indicated in the stakeholder engagement plan including focal points for environmental and social aspects environmental specialist, social 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT: Given that the is low risk no further assessment is required after screening. specialist environmental specialist, social specialist activities activities 3 P a g e

4 (ESCP): VERSION OCTOBER MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: The Stakeholder Engagement Plan is the key environmental and social instrument for the and includes information on the Grievance Redress Mechanism Throughout the Before Appraisal stage 1.4 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS: The labor health and safety procedures will be included in the Project Operations Guidelines and applied to contracts under this During preparation and phases 1.5 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: Beyond the agreement and government consent letter signed 28 December 2018, formal endorsement letters from the relevant Aimag (provincial) governors will be obtained prior to finalizing each sub-grant proposals which are reviewed by Prior to finalizing each subgrant proposal 1.6 THIRD PARTY MONITORING: is responsible to monitor and report on of the ESCP by the selected sub-grantees. The report will be send as part of the activity report. 1.7 Add other measures and actions that have been agreed, as per the specific risks and impacts of the Project ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS Throughout the Progress report by 3 rd week of June 2019 Final report by 10 Dec of P a g e

5 (ESCP): VERSION OCTOBER LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: The labor management procedures of will be reviewed for consistency with ESS2. Labor health and safety procedures will be included in the Project Operations Guidelines and applied to contracts under this 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS: Develop and maintain a grievance mechanism for Project workers. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE During preparation and phases During preparation and phases 5 P a g e

6 (ESCP): VERSION OCTOBER SEP PREPARATION: The SEP will be developed based on Stakeholder Analysis. The SEP will define the process and mechanism to inclusively and effectively engage all related stakeholders during the period and include information on the Grievance Redress Mechanism. The draft SEP will be disclosed at -tur.mn in English and Mongolian language. Prior to commencing activities. Before Appraisal stage 10.2 SEP IMPLEMENTATION: will ensure of SEP throughout the phases. Save the Children will prepare and submit progress reports periodically (midterm and annual reports) to the World Bank. Throughout Project activities 10.3 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: will develop and implement the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) as a part of SEP. will include a GRM process as part of Project Operations Guidelines and ensure adherence by all subgrantees. Furthermore, will officially explain the GRM at the Project Launch Workshop. environmental specialist, social specialist activities Capacity Support Specify Training to be provided Specify Targeted Groups and Timeframe for Delivery Specify Training Completed 6 P a g e

7 (ESCP): VERSION OCTOBER 2018 TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED: Target sub-grantees and staff in: stakeholder mapping and engagement procedures and documentation occupational and community health and safety including on emergency prevention and preparedness and response arrangements to emergency situations. 7 P a g e