Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Gibe III

Gibe III – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 300 ENV R CS 002 C - A9003099
irrevocable impacts have occurred. Information gathered from these programmes would also be used as input
to refine future designs.
The proposed programmes would incorporate:
• Environmental management plan as presented in Section 9;
• Environmental monitoring plan as presented in Section 10;
• Site Environmental Management Plans; and
• Interim reports including: progress reports, Site Inspection Reports, Completion Reports, etc.
13.2.2 Public Consultation and Disclosure
Public Consultation and Disclosure (PCD) plays a key role in enabling the public to participate in the
planning of the Project. As of the middle of 2006, 2007 and 2008, there have been more than 30 public
consultation and participation briefings and meetings, which have taken place at the local, regional, and
national levels. Dialogue has been established with stakeholders who are directly or indirectly involved in
the Project. The PCD has been carried out to ensure that stakeholders’ concerns, experiences and
recommendations, especially from affected persons, are integrated in the design, planning and
implementation of the Project; and increasing public awareness and understanding of the Project; especially
on mitigation measures to reduce impacts and improve the livelihood of the affected people. In the
consultations, efforts have been made to include women and to encourage their participation.
It is imperative that this process continue and that local resident’s feel that they are involved in the project
and that their views and concerns are being adequately considered as input into the project planning and
implementation process.
During the construction phase it is recommended that the Contractor discloses information regarding
construction progress to the stakeholders in collaboration with EEPCo and local authorities. Grievance
resolution mechanisms should be put in place to ensure that potential problems are addressed promptly and
efficiently.
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