This ESMF outlines the framework and mechanisms for environmental and social impact screening, determining extent of required environmental assessment and assessment of environmental and social impacts arising from proposed project implementation, and gives generic guidance on appropriate mitigation measures, and institutional arrangements for monitoring. This framework is needed since specific project locations under the proposed Additional Financing are yet to be determined. Where necessary, different levels of Environmental and Social Assessment, site specific Environmental and Social Management Plans shall be prepared during project implementation. In terms of COVID-19 outbreak response, a National Response Plan has been prepared by GoU (Ministry of Health) and follows set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) recognized by WHO.
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