📋 Tender Overview
Scope :
Construction completion report has been submitted confirming construction environmental impacts were managed and monitored, and that the Project has received an Environmental Permit from the National Environment Protection Agency. The Safeguards and Social Monitoring Reports (SSMR) of 2019 and 2020 reported that the Project had no environment, health and safety incidents and complaints during the reporting period. The Project conducted health and safety training as well as environmental monitoring. A corrective action plan has been developed to address gaps observed in the SSMR 2019. Progress has been made on the CAP in 2020. ADB will continue to monitor environmental performance of the Project and implementation of corrective actions.
Involuntary Resettlement In compliance with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project is proposed classified as Category C for involuntary resettlement. The project has not caused any physical or economic displacement impacts. The land for the project is leased to 77Afg rent-free by Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) per the terms of a power purchase agreement. An associated transmission line owned by DABS is aligned within a national road right-of-way to local substation.
Indigenous Peoples In compliance with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project is proposed classified as Category C for Indigenous Peoples. The project area is not within areas where distinct and vulnerable Indigenous Peoples or ethnic minority groups reside.
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation Consultation was carried out during the ESIA preparation with government and local communities. Additional consultation has been conducted during the audit with government, local villages, women and the civil society. Key concerns expressed during the consultation are access to electricity, work and education opportunities. A Grievance Redress Mechanism was established for both during construction and operation stage to ensure grievances can be communicated and addressed appropriately, if any.
