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Format for Initial Social Assessment as required by World Bank:
Limited Social Assessment (LSA)
World Bank has clearly indicated that Limited Environmental and Social Assessment Studies will be
carried out at the pre-feasibility level, for the 22 potential dam sites in the 4 Provinces (full ESIAs and
EMPs will be undertaken for the ten top ranked sites). The site selection will also depend on
Government of Afghanistan environmental clearance which will be given by National Environmental
Protection Agency of Islamic Government of Afghanistan. During our preliminary meeting with NEPA
officials, it was clear that they too require a full EIA to be undertaken.
Further as per the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) prepared by the World
Bank for the Ministry of Energy and Water, Islamic Government of Afghanistan, A Land Acquisition and
Resettlement Policy Framework (LARPF), based on the Afghan legal framework and compliant with the
requirements of OP.4.12, has already been approved by the Government of Afghanistan. It is thereforeimportant to follow this Resettlement Policy. (However, the ESMF clearly includes the Resettlement
component at the Feasibility Stage.)
Context of LSA
The LSas to be carried out for individual schemes as part of the Irrigation Restoration and Development
(IRD) Project will draw upon the ESMF. They will guide the process of assessing the potential impacts
and examining candidate mitigation measures for each social concern. This format is a guide to the
reporting of the assessment carried out as per those matrices. It will provide documentary evidence of
social considerations in decision-making at the sub-project level and streamline the processing of the
schemes during implementation. It will also act as a reference for executing mitigation and management
measures selected during the assessment.
Outline of an LSA
Description of the project area
This section will include concise description of the project area, its inhabitants, their current condition,
existing irrigation infrastructure - lakes/ ponds/ canals/ karez etc. If possible, describe current
agricultural practices (application of fertilizers, pesticides, etc.)
Project Interventions
This will include various improvements considered under the project. It will include a rationale for
selection of a particular treatment over others (if alternatives were considered). A concise overview of
the benefits will also be provided.
Existing Social Scenario (draw on site visits and secondary sources)
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Water - quality and quantity Socio-Economic Environment Income levels Amenities available - water supply, etc. Health and Hygiene Role of Women
Impacts Anticipated (draw on site visits, secondary sources)
Water - qualitative changes due to increased salinity, use of chemicals Socio-economic Impacts Changes in income - distribution and timing Changes in amenities - impact of construction period increased population, long-term Demographic changes due to improved irrigation Health and Hygiene - risk of increased spread of disease, etc.
Mitigation Measures and Implementation Responsibilities
Stage of the project Anticipated Impact
Environmental Attribute
Selected Mitigation
Measure
Implementation
Responsibility
Impacts predicted as given in the ESMF
The preparation of the IRDP was informed by a comprehensive assessment of compliance with
environmental and social safeguards in the current EIRP. During this process a range of project and
other relevant documents were studied, detailed meetings were held with project technical staff to
understand fully various aspects of the project and field visits made to several sub-projects in four
regions to collect and check data. In addition, consultations were held with different groups in local
communities as well as other stakeholders, including representatives from local government and NGOs,
to receive their comments and recommendations on social and environmental issues related to sub-
projects.
Based on the information collected through the process described above, environmental and social
management matrices were developed which identify potential negative impacts that may be
encountered in each phase of IRD sub-projects.
Social impacts of the proposed project may include increased incidences of disease, migration of
workers into communities, increasing inequities between upstream and downstream communities and
conflict related to land acquisition/donation.
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involve and consult women on
proposed projects.
Particular attention should be
paid to female headed households
(FHHs) owning land and using
water resources
Use existing social structures (e.g.
mosque, shuras, CDCs, to begin to
build awareness about each stage
of the project.
Inequity Increase inequities in availability
and accessibility of water between
downstream and upstream
communities; increase local
minority ethnic groups weak
bargaining position regarding
water distribution
Ensure views of all stakeholders at
tail end, middle and up stream are
heard and considered in design
process.
Ensure that final design does not
disadvantage downstream
communities.
Involve traditional management
(mirabs) and new water users
associations throughout. Increase
their skills to handle these issues.
Voluntary land
donation
Spark conflict during construction
and following completion of
project
Discuss and agree relevant LARAP
processes with farmers and village
elders for documenting voluntary
land donations and managing
related disputes.
Encourage community to provide
community compensation to
people donating land voluntarily.
Involuntary resettlement Loss of livelihood, disruption of
community life and networks;
Strictly apply approved LARAP.
Ensure appropriate systems in
place to facilitate information and
communication flows between
communities/relevant
government bodies and project.
Water borne diseases Increase incidence of disease such
as malaria and cholera
Proper drainage of the area.
Link to other agencies (
government and NGOs) working
on health issues in the locality so
that improved health care
practices can be introduced
to/adopted by local communities.
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Identification of Environmental & Social sensitive location
.
Likely location for additional land requirement
.
Issues identified
.
PAPs Identified
.
Suggestion from community
.
.
Modifications (if any) to minimize land width accretion and incorporating community suggestions
through alterations/modifications on alignment:
.
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Questionnaire used for meeting with members of Community Development Council (CDC) developed
as per guidelines in ESMF
Sr. No. Name of participant Age of participant Occupation
Demographic Details
Male Population Female Population Total Population
Adult Children Adult Children
Education Details
Males having
completed schooling
Females having
completed schoolingBoys enrolled in school Girls enrolled in school
Distance (Km/Miles) Location
Nearest Silfeshash / Junior School (1st
6th
)
Nearest Matavata / High School (7th 9th)
Nearest Pantun / College (10th
12th
)
Medical Details
Distance (Km/Miles) LocationNearest Doctor
Nearest Clinic
Nearest Pharmacy
Nearest Hospital
Common Diseases
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Habitat Details
Own Tenant
Kuchha House (Mud/Brick/Wood
walls)
Semi Pucca House
(Mud/Brick/Wood walls, with
Cement Floor)
Single-storeyed Pucca House
Double-storeyed Pucca House
Having latrines
Having electricity
Having tap water connection
Water Infrastructure
Private GovernmentNo. of wells
No. of tubewells
No. of hand pumps
Note: World Bank has specified that data regarding wells, tubewells and hand pumps should be collected.
What is the river used for?
Livestock Details
Name of animal Number of animals in villageCows
Bulls
Goats
Sheep
Donkeys
Horses
Camels
Hens
Cocks
Pasture Crops
Sr. No. Name of Crop Seed amount
(seers or kg)
Production Price sold for
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Cereals and pulses
Sr. No. Name of Crop Seed amount
(seers or kg)
Production Price sold for
Vegetable gardening and fruit orchards
Sr. No. Name of Crop Seed amount
(seers or kg)
Production Price sold for
Tree-crops
Sr. No. Name of Tree Fruit/Timber Production Price sold for
Farming Equipment
No. of Equipment in Village Rate if hired from outside
Tractors
Tillers
Threshers
Land in Submergence Area
Area on L.H.S. Area on R.H.S. Total area
No. of Owners
on L.H.S.
No. of Owners
on R.H.S.
Total no. of
Owners
Issues Discussed Community Response
Community acceptance of proposed dam site
Is there acceptance of the dam by all groups
affected by it?
Were any objections raised by the community
about the proposed dam? If so, what were they?
Land acquisition
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How much land will need to be acquired for the
construction of the dam and reservoir to take
place?
How much cropped land will be lost if the
proposed dam goes ahead?
Does the community understand how much landwill be needed to build the dam? ( i.e. not just land
for the dam itself but also access roads,
construction site, facilities for workers etc)
Displacement
What is the current estimate of the number of
people who will be displaced by the proposed
dam?
Have the various groups within the villages had the
opportunity to discuss and fully understand the
implications of land acquisition for their families
and the broader Community?
Safety
Are there unexploded mines at the proposed dam
site? If yes, how much land is affected?
Are there currently any insurgent activities in the
locality?
Distribution of benefits
What does the community think will be the main
benefits from the dam? (e.g. increase in irrigated
land, increased yield, more employment
opportunities etc)
How will the community ensure that these
benefits are distributed equitably among all thosedirectly affected by the dam?
Impact on Communities
What will be the estimated impact of the dam on
communities downstream of the reservoir?
Will the dam reduce peoples access to pasture,
water, public services or other resources that they
depend on?
Health issues
Do people think that there will be any negative
health impacts from the dam? If yes, what
impacts?Heritage/protected sites
Will the proposed dam disrupt sites of historic,
cultural, or religious significance? Will it be sited
within or near other government designated
protected sites?
Sensitive areas
Are there environmentally sensitive areas (forests,
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pastures, rivers and wetlands) that could be
adversely affected by the dam?