Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 9- 4: Sample Memorandum of UnderstandingBetweenSafeguard (Environment and Resettlement) Unit, Bangladesh Bridge Authority referred to as ‘SU’hereafter, Office Premises at [Address] Dhaka, BangladeshandCentre for Environment and Geographic Information Services referred to as ‘CEGIS’ hereafter, Officepremises at [Address][Month, Year]1.0 Purpose of this MoUSU’s mission is to safeguard Bangladesh’s citizens and environment from impacts influenced by anyactivity on BBA projects throughout the project life and address all environment and social issuesrelated to its projects in their planning stage. This requires knowledge and capacity to realize itsmission, SD has two divisions addressing Environmental and Social aspects. To accomplish theirfunctions, SD requires to collaborate with esteemed institutions to strengthen their capacity.CEGIS' mission as a scientifically independent centre of excellence is to support the management ofnatural resources for sustainable socio-economic development using integrated environmentalanalysis, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and information technology.The services and products of CEGIS relate to advice and consultancy, research and development andtraining to assist in enhancing the quality of planning, implementation and monitoring ofprojects/programs in both public and private sectors.CEGIS in its pursuit of sustainable planning will cooperate, support and strengthen in accomplishingSU’s work by providing ‘training’ and ‘other services’ (like developing analytical models, GIS basedsolutions, etc).With this objective, SD and CEGIS are entering into this MoU.2.0 Scope of the MoUa. To develop mechanism to mainstream environment and social considerations in ‘Planning’ ofprojectsb. To provide technical support to each otherc. To strengthen SU’s staff capacity.d. To cooperate in using infrastructure facilities.3.0 Framework of Roles and ResponsibilitiesIn order to fulfil the above purpose, the following framework of Roles and Responsibilities is proposed.a. CEGIS in conjunction with SD will develop mechanism using GIS, MIS tools to mainstreamenvironment and social aspects in planning of projects undertaken by BBA.b. CEGIS will support and cooperate in establishing SU’s Data Management division (D.M. dn.)c. CEGIS will be responsible to develop tailor made training sessions for SD staff on thesoftwares (models, early warning systems, and other GIS- MIS based solutions) prepared forSU.d. CEGIS will extend its support to SD in updating these softwares as and when required.e. CEGIS will provide GIS training to SD in enhancing their capacity.Padma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Enviromental Assessment ReportJune 7, 2010A9-4-12