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 09-May Mar-2017 Country: OECS Countries Project ID: P Project Name: Task Team Leader(s): Estimated Appraisal Date: OECS Regional Tourism Competitiveness (P152117) Raha Shahidsaless 19-May-2016 Estimated Board Date: Report No.:ISDSA Apr-2017 Managing Unit: GTC04 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 0.00 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 6.00 International Development Association (IDA) Total Environmental Category: Is this a Repeater project? B - Partial Assessment No 2. Project Development Objective(s) The project development objectives are to (i) facilitate the movement of tourists within the OECS region using ferries; (ii) improve selected touristic sites; and (iii) strengthen implementation capacity for regional tourism market development. 3. Project Description 1. Description A. Concept The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Regional Tourism Competitiveness Project will include Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and St. Lucia. As such, as much as possible, the information Page 1 of 10

2 presented in this document will provide data relevant to these countries. There is an ongoing dialogue with Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis who may wish similar support from the WBG. The total cost of the project is estimated at US$26 million. The approach proposed under this project is innovative, as it encourages a regional approach to tackle regional constraints in a coordinated manner while, at the same time, respecting and promoting the national tourism vision and unique positioning of each island. This approach would increase the likelihood of the project s success. On the one hand, it allows the countries in the region to come together to tackle the challenges to tourism at a regional level and to carry-out joint tourism marketing and attraction of new markets; and, on the other hand it provides them with the space to invest in unique assets and rehabilitate identified main tourism attractions products that will highlight the uniqueness of each islands). B. Description The project will have the following components common to all participating countries: Component 1: Facilitation of the Movement of People (US$ 2,520,000) Sub-Component 1.1. At national level, this sub-component will provide: (i) infrastructure investment (works) to turn domestic port terminals into international ones in Grenada (in Carriacou) and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (in mainland St. Vincent and Union Island) and; (ii) provision of goods, including scanners and other IT needs for immigration and customs clearance for St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the mentioned ports. At regional level, this sub-component will provide: (i) TA to support: the review of the existing regional immigration system (CARISEC); the review of existing OECS Treaty for the creation of a single economic space and identification of potential regulatory and institutional gaps on the free movement of people and goods, including port charges; develop a plan for the implementation of a Schengen Style single space; and (ii) TA to support the transition of the region to a common customs and immigration clearance platform for persons, by supporting the region in identifying and agreeing on a common platform, and IT support for implementing Sail Clear for ferries. Sub-Component 1.2. This regional sub-component will provide: (i) gap financing for the operation of the ferries; (ii) IT support for information technology software and hardware required for a centralized ferry scheduling system; (iii) TA to review technical standards and enforcement for water transport, including safety standards; and (iv) TA to support dialogue between the governments and the ferry operators. Component 2: Pilot Tourism Investments (US$ 18,540,000) As a first step, this country-specific component will finance a number of TA interventions to support the anchor tourism products, including feasibility studies, technical, engineering, any social and environmental assessments needed, as well as rehabilitation designs; and marketing, business, commercialization and management plans for investments identified. As a second step, this component will finance works and TA for the following selected pilot tourism products in each country: (i) the rehabilitation of Fort George historic site; (ii) reinforcement of the marine-based tourism product offering in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and limited rehabilitation of Fort Charlotte on the mainland; and (iii) Enhancement and Beautification of strategic sites and attractions, improved logistics, and development of a tour for downtown Castries in St. Lucia. Component 3: Market Development and Promotion Capacity-Building (US$2,790,000). Page 2 of 10

3 Sub-Component 3.1. This country-specific sub-component will provide TA and goods to support preparing and refining of sustainable tourism development plans and policies, and their implementation, including: (i) TA to build capacity at a country level to carry out market segmentation; prepare projections of financial and economic impact; carry out environmental planning and management of the tourism sector; and prepare monitoring and evaluation framework; and (ii) The provision of goods including IT support to strengthen the website design, outreach, and social media presence of each country Sub-Component 3.2. This regional sub-component will support the implementation of a regional market development program to attract new markets, including: (i) TA to identify new markets; develop a common marketing strategy, including a common digital/social e-tourism communication strategy; negotiate with airlines from a new destination; receive training and collaborate with the private sector to prepare promotional material for representation in trade fairs; (ii) operating support for participation in four joint trade fairs as one destination; and (iii) goods for the implementation of an IT platform to drive the countries joint travel marketing. Component 4: Project Implementation Support (US$2,150,000): This country-specific component supports the overall implementation of the project. It will provide: (i) capacitybuilding/staffing of the existing Project Coordination Units (PCUs) on project management, procurement, financial management, safeguards, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and technical expertise; (ii) consulting services for project audit in each country, if needed; (iii) technical assistance support to the participating countries to carry out a robust impact evaluation, to measure the impact of the project on jobs in a gender disaggregated way; and (iv) other operating costs to be defined prior to Appraisal. 4. Project location and Salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Cristina Elizabeth Coirolo( GSU04 ) M. Yaa Pokua Afriyie Oppong( GSU04 ) Michael J. Darr( GEN04 ) 6. Safeguard Policies That Might Apply Safeguard Policies Triggered? Explanation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 Yes The proposed activities under Component 1 and 2 will involve the rehabilitation of sites and facilities. Given the potential impact of these activities, the Environmental Assessment Policy has been triggered. Natural Habitats OP/BP 4.04 Yes Works may be executed in ecologically sensitive areas, or in protected areas; therefore this Policy is triggered as a precaution. Forests OP/BP 4.36 No This policy should not be triggered since the potential access roads rehabilitation will be carriedout within the existing right of way. No extension of roads is foreseen, and they are not located in forest areas. Pest Management OP 4.09 Yes This policy has been triggered as a precaution to Page 3 of 10

4 allow for incidental pesticide use (e.g. termite treatment for building foundations or extermination prior to building rehabilitation), as needed, by licensed registered professional contractors only. The use or purchase of significant amounts of pesticide will be excluded in the screening process described in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). Accordingly no separate Pest Management Plan is needed, rather the ESMF will include appropriate procedures in the form of a generic standardized EMP for incorporation into contract clauses. Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 Yes This policy is triggered because the program is likely to finance the rehabilitation of existing cultural heritage sites (historic forts) which are in a dilapidated stage. During preparation the team will work with the ministries of culture of the respective countries, as well as with local cultural heritage experts in the region - as recommended by the regional safeguards adviser - to define the procedures for restoration, in accordance with the Bank's policies and national legislation. The ESMF will include the procedures applicable for reviewing the sub-projects related to physical cultural resources aspects, including additional assessment as needed and substantial public participation in final project design, and an EA will be prepared to include a Physical Cultural Resources Management Plan (PCRMP). Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No Policy OP/BP 4.10 on Indigenous Peoples is not triggered. In the context of preparation of other regional OECS projects in Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, screening, background research, and consultations were conducted by the World Bank to determine whether Indigenous Populations were present. These screening activities confirmed that while populations who claim historical indigenous heritage do exist in the OECS (in the area of Sandy Bay, Saint Vincent as well as in the area of Choiseul in Saint Lucia), these groups do not have distinctive customary cultural, economic, social or political institutions that are separate from the dominant society and culture. Nor do they have an indigenous language different from the official language of Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia (English). Therefore, it was concluded that these communities do not retain the minimum characteristics necessary to claim indigenous group Page 4 of 10

5 . affiliation under Bank Policy OP/BP Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 Yes Works under Components 1 and 2 will involve small scale restoration efforts and upgrading of existing tourism sites (e.g. (i) Fort George historic site and access in Grenada; (ii) Fort Charlotte site and upgrades to anchorage site infrastructure to enhance competitiveness of a flagship Marinebased Tourism sector in St Vincent and the Grenadines; and (iii) Infrastructure for improved urban mobility and tourism development in Castries in St Lucia). While private land acquisition is not anticipated, final designs have not yet been developed, and rehabilitation works may lead to permanent or temporary land acquisition, resettlement, and/or economic displacement. Therefore, the Involuntary Resettlement Policy is triggered, and a single, regional Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) will be developed for the project and disclosed prior to project appraisal. The RPF will provide guidelines for the development of social safeguards instruments as needed (e.g. Resettlement Action Plans, Temporary Resettlement Plans, Compensation Plans) to mitigate land acquisition and/or other social issues that may arise from works undertaken during the course of project implementation. The RPF will include country specific chapters reflecting countryspecific legal legislation and the organization of the respective implementation units. Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No This policy should not be triggered, as the program will not finance any rehabilitation or construction of dams, nor will it support investments which rely on services of dams. Projects on International Waterways OP/BP 7.50 No TBD - this policy may or may not be triggered. Currently under consideration. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No This policy should not be triggered as the program will not finance activities in disputed areas as defined by 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: Works under Components 1 and 2 will involve small scale restoration efforts and upgrading of existing tourism sites (e.g. historic fort rehabilitation, ferry pilot and terminal upgrades, and downtown redevelopment) rather than large scale green-field investments.in accordance with Bank environmental safeguards requirements, the project is classified as Category B, and the policy on Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) is triggered. Page 5 of 10

6 On the social safeguards side, private land acquisition is unlikely in the case of rehabilitation efforts on existing footprints, but final designs have not yet been developed. The works may lead to discrete land acquisition and, therefore, the WB s Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP4.12) is triggered and a regional Resettlement Policy Framework will be developed to guide the development of any social safeguards instruments that may become necessary to mitigate social impacts during the course of project implementation. The nature and extent of impacts will only become apparent once the final designs have been developed and associated social assessments conducted. In the absence of final designs, a preliminary screening of proposed works has been conducted at all sub-project sites to assess potential social risks and impacts associated with these works. These potential social impacts include: discrete amounts of land acquisition, resettlement, and economic displacement. In the event that any of these issues arise, they are likely to be primarily temporary in nature, and can be readily mitigated using standard measures (e.g. Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Compensation Plan, Relocation Plan, etc.). Additional social issues that may become relevant include: ensuring adequate access to bathroom facilities in the event that works block access to public bathroom facilities; ensuring adequate safety measures for pedestrian/automobile traffic management during any road works and/or sidewalk improvement; and ensuring accessibility for physically disabled individuals via the installation of ramps and other measures as necessary, at sub-project sites undergoing infrastructure construction and upgrading. On the environmental safeguards side, given the potential impact of these small scale restoration activities, the Environmental Assessment Policy (OP/BP 4.01) has been triggered. The Natural Habitats Policy (OP 4.04) has been triggered as some of the proposed works will be carried out in ecologically sensitive areas or protected areas, such as, the Tobago Cays Marine Park in the Grenadines. The Pest Management Policy (OP/BP 4.09) has been triggered to allow for incidental pesticide use (e.g. termite treatment for building foundations, or extermination prior to building rehabilitation), if needed. Any significant use or purchase of pesticides will be excluded by screening in the ESMF, therefore a separate Pest Management Plan will not be required and instead the EMF will include appropriate procedures in the form of a generic standardized EMP for incorporation into contract clauses. Finally, The Physical Cultural Resources Policy (OP 4.11) has been triggered, given that the project aims to rehabilitate sites of historic importance, and a separate Environmental Assessment will be prepared during implementation to include a PCRMP. Overall, there are no negative large scale, significant, or irreversible impacts identified; rather, the project restoration works and any associated conservation measures should result in positive impacts. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: Regional stimulation of tourism activities will result in benefits and positive impacts, both from increased job creation and increased visibility and exposure of eco-tourism, historical tourism, and other activities that highlight and showcase the natural habitat and physical cultural resources of the OECS region. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. Designs for civil works, TA for pilot ferry, and EAs for rehabilitation works will include alternative evaluations as part of the evaluation and design efforts, to avoid or minimize potentially adverse social and environmental impacts. Efforts to maximize the positive benefits of the works will be sought during design and implementation. 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. IIn the absence of final designs and a full understanding of the potential impacts, a single, regional Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and ESMF will be developed for the project and disclosed prior to appraisal with the collaboration and participation of the PCUs in each country. Page 6 of 10

7 The RPF will provide guidelines for the development of social safeguards instruments as needed (e.g. Resettlement Action Plans, Temporary Resettlement Plans, Compensation Plans) to mitigate land acquisition and/or other social issues that may arise from works undertaken during the course of project implementation. The RPF will clarify the resettlement principles, organizational arrangements, and design criteria to be applied to RAPs (and/or other social safeguards instruments as needed) and will include country specific chapters reflecting country-specific legal legislation and the organization of the respective implementation units. The RPF will also provide a preliminary assessment of likely social risks and impacts in the absence of finalized designs. Similarly, the ESMF will provide a preliminary assessment of impacts and mitigation measures through Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for relatively simple situations (e.g. small civil works) and to define criteria for more detailed Environmental Assessments (EAs) as needed (e.g. for historic rehabilitation works). The ESMF will account for natural habitats when screening for future sub-projects to determine if additional assessment and specialized mitigation measures would be required, once detailed designs are known during implementation. Finally, the ESMF will include the procedures applicable for reviewing the sub-projects related to physical cultural resources aspects, including additional assessment as needed and substantial public participation in final project design. TORs for future work will specify coordination with the Cultural Ministries and with regional and local expert advice and assistance to develop the EMPs and renovation plans for key projects. Since there are also road works and other activities which may involve excavation, a chance-find procedure will also be included in the ESMF. The PCU will serve as overall project coordinator for the Project undertaking the tasks of evaluation, supervision and implementation. Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have designated staff who have attended WBG training sessions and are currently involved with other Bank projects. Pre-appraisal missions by the Safeguards Specialists have engaged these local staff and discussed the need for their support in preparing the ESMF and RPF. Meetings with these staff as well as key regional experts has laid the groundwork for technical and administrative support to the Bank if any additional assessment visits or coordination meetings are needed prior to appraisal. If desired a separate environmental consultant (EC) or cultural heritage specialist (CHS) may also be contracted by the PCU to support field or desktop assessments, screening, contracting, supervision, and reporting. The EC would support the PCU in ensuring the implementation of the mitigation measures and the coordination of environmental management activities (monitoring, enforcement, audits and inspection) of the Project. With respect to borrower capacity to manage social risks and impacts and implement social safeguards measures, the PCU in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is staffed with three dedicated social development specialists who have experience in the implementation of OP4.12 in the context of other Bank financed projects, and who have received capacity building training on social safeguards by the World Bank. The PCU in Saint Lucia has experience with the Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP4.12), also through the implementation of other Bank financed projects, and core members of the PCU have received capacity building in the implementation of OP4.12. While the Saint Lucia PCU does not currently have a dedicated social development specialist, they are in the process of hiring an individual to fill this role. The Bank will work closely with the PCU to build the capacity of the social development specialist as needed. For Grenada, the existing capacity to manage social safeguards in the PCU is weak, and the Bank recommends that a social specialist is hired on a part time, retainer basis to manage the social safeguards aspects of this project, which are not anticipated to be intensive/complicated. The World Bank will work closely with the PCU to build capacity of the social development specialist as needed. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. Key individuals and agencies will be consulted during preparation of the draft RPF and ESMF. The respective Page 7 of 10

8 PHRESCTRY PHRESCTRY PHRESCTRY drafts will be disclosed to the public on the government s website and delivered to community groups, agencies and ministries for comment. The final draft of the RPF and ESMF will be revised to include record of these consultations. Additional extensive public consultations will be specified in the TOR for EAs and PCRMPs of rehabilitation works involving physical cultural resources. The ESMF and RPF will contain guidance on the process and mechanisms for consultation with project stakeholders and Project Affected Peoples (PAPs), as well as guidance on the establishment and implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanisms. The majority of works contemplated involve the restoration and upgrading of existing tourism sites, and impacts to stakeholders will relate to temporary inconveniences, and potential land acquisition and/or resettlement associated with construction activities, and will be managed to minimize impacts to the greatest extent possible. Advanced public notifications will inform potentially affected persons, who, if necessary, will be compensated prior to works. Relevant line ministries will assist the respective PCUs in these efforts. When subproject-specific safeguards instruments, (Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), or Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)) are required, specific stakeholders will be identified and public meetings will be conducted to enable the reflection of stakeholder concerns in project design. These requirements will be incorporated into the TORs for EIAs and SIAs. In the case of land acquisition, PAPs will be consulted in the identification, development, and implementation of the mitigation measures.. B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank 13-May-2016 Date of submission to InfoShop 13-May-2016 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors "In country" Disclosure PHENVCTRY Grenada PHENVCTRY St. Lucia PHENVCTRY St. Vincent and the Grenadines Page 8 of May May May-2016 Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Date of receipt by the Bank 13-May-2016 Date of submission to InfoShop 13-May-2016 "In country" Disclosure Grenada 13-May-2016 St. Lucia 13-May-2016 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 13-May-2016 Pest Management Plan Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? A Date of receipt by the Bank 13-May-2016

9 PHPESTCTRY PHPESTCTRY PHPESTCTRY Date of submission to InfoShop 13-May-2016 "In country" Disclosure Grenada 13-May-2016 St. Lucia 13-May-2016 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 13-May-2016 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:: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level 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/BP Natural Habitats Would the project result in any significant conversion or Yes [] No [X] NA [] degradation of critical natural habitats? If the project would result in significant conversion or Yes [] No [] NA [X] degradation of other (non-critical) natural habitats, does the project include mitigation measures acceptable to the Bank? OP Pest Management Does the EA adequately address the pest management issues? Is a separate PMP required? Yes [] No [X] NA [] 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 Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential adverse impacts on cultural property? 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 [] TBD [X] Page 9 of 10

10 Is economic displacement expected? (loss of assets or access to assets that leads to loss of income sources or other means of livelihoods) 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? 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? Yes [] No [] TBD [X] Yes [] No [X] NA [] Yes [] No [X] NA [] III. Approval Task Team Leader(s): Name:Raha Shahidsaless Approved By: Practice Manager/Manager: Name: Thomas A. Vis (PMGR) Date: 14-Mar-2017 Page 10 of 10