INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET
APPRAISAL STAGE
I. Basic Information
Date prepared/updated: 11/09/2006
Report No.: AC1536
1. Basic Project Data
Country: Kenya
Project ID: P087479
Project Name: Education Sector Support Program
Task Team Leader: Michael Mills
Estimated Appraisal Date: May 18, 2005
Estimated Board Date: November 7, 2006
Managing Unit: AFTH1
Lending Instrument: Sector Investment
and Maintenance Loan
Sector: Primary education (40%);Secondary education (30%);Tertiary education (30%)
Theme: Education for all (P);Decentralization (P)
IBRD Amount (US$m.):
0.00
IDA Amount (US$m.):
80.00
GEF Amount (US$m.):
0.00
PCF Amount (US$m.):
0.00
Other financing amounts by source:
BORROWER/RECIPIENT
616.00
BILATERAL AGENCIES (UNIDENTIFIED)
388.00
Financing Gap
277.00
1,281.00
Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment
Simplified Processing
Simple []
Repeater []
Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery)
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
2. Project Objectives
The objective of the Project is to support the Government's program to provide basic
education and improve the quality of education for all children by 2010: (i) ensuring
equity of access to basic education; (ii) enhancing quality and learning achievement; (iii)
providing opportunities for further education and training; and (iv) strengthening
education sector management.
These objectives are all framed within the context of the Government's Economic
Recovery Strategy and its governance strengthening and anti-corruption program.
3. Project Description
The Program consists of 23 investment programs, which are listed below and grouped by
area of improvement.
1. Ensuring equity of access to basic education. Primary school infrastructure; nonformal schools; special needs education; adult basic education; expanding education
opportunities in arid and semi-arid lands; gender and education investment program.
2. Enhancing quality and learning achievement. Early childhood and development;
school health, nutrition and feeding; primary school instructional materials; pre-service
teacher education; in-service teacher education; quality assurance and standards; inservice training of teachers at secondary in math and science; information and
communication technology in education.
3. Providing opportunities for further education and training. Guidance and counseling;
secondary education; TIVET and university education.
4. Strengthening education sector management. HIV/AIDS; capacity building; education
management information system; teacher management; monitoring and evaluation;
information dissemination; and accountability - all within the framework of the sector's
strategy for good governance - with a specific focus on secondary and post secondary
sectors.
In all of the investment programs, emphasis is placed on information dissemination,
transparency, accountability and addressing corruption, within the context of the sector's
strategy for good governance, and with an increasing focus on secondary and postsecondary sectors.
4. Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard
analysis
The KESSP is a nation-wide activity.
5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists
Ms Kristine Schwebach (AFTS1)
6. Safeguard Policies Triggered
Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01)
Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04)
Forests (OP/BP 4.36)
Pest Management (OP 4.09)
Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11)
Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10)
Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12)
Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37)
Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50)
Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60)
Yes
X
No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management
A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues
1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project.
Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts:
It was concluded that the involuntary resettlement safeguard policy (OP 4.12) could be
triggered if land-take is necessary for primary school construction. This is more likely to
be an issue in the densely populated urban areas where there are greater land constraints.
2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future
activities in the project area:
It was concluded that the safeguard policy on indigenous peoples (OD 4.20) will not be
triggered. Kenya is a composite of ethnic communities. Ethnic minorities are
distinguished by the small size of their populations, and include the Dorobo, Elmolo,
Malakote, Sanya and Waata. Consideration of the ethnic communities during the
strategic social assessments confirmed that their distinct cultural identity does not affect
their vulnerability with regard to this project. According to OD 4.20, indigenous peoples
are social groups with a social and cultural identity distinct from the dominant society
that makes them vulnerable to being disadvantaged. The World Bank recognizes the
Ogeik peoples as being associated with indigenous status within Kenya. As the project
intends to target urban areas or Arid and Semi-arid lands, it is unlikely that project
activities will occur in the indigenous territories of the Ogeik; hence the safeguard policy
on indigenous peoples is not triggered.
3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize
adverse impacts.
If it is determined during implementation that project activities will extend into
indigenous territories, an Indigenous Peoples Development Plan will be completed, and
cleared by the World Bank, prior to funding any activities in the area.
4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide
an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described.
As part of project design, there was a comprehensive environmental assessment of
education issues in Kenya. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
(MOEST) hired a consultant to assist the Government with a strategic plan for the
development of school infrastructure (report is available). This plan takes account of all
of the issues identified in the environmental assessment. The plan assists the
Government and its implementing agencies in screening activities for likely
environmental and social impacts, identifying documentation and preparation
requirements through the application of standardized guidelines and codes of practice.
5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and
disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people.
Kenya is a composite of ethnic communities. Ethnic minorities are distinguished by the
small size of their populations, and include the Dorobo, Elmolo, Malakote, Sanya and
Waata. Consideration of the ethnic communities during the strategic social assessments
confirmed that their distinct cultural identity does not affect their vulnerability with
regard to this project.
B. Disclosure Requirements Date
Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other:
Date of receipt by the Bank
09/19/2005
Date of "in-country" disclosure
09/26/2006
Date of submission to InfoShop
09/26/2006
For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive
Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors
Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process:
Date of receipt by the Bank
09/19/2005
Date of "in-country" disclosure
09/26/2006
Date of submission to InfoShop
09/26/2006
* If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources,
the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental
Assessment/Audit/or EMP.
If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please
explain why:
C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level (to be filled in when the
ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting)
OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment
Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report?
If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager (SM)
review and approve the EA report?
Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the
credit/loan?
OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement
Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process
framework (as appropriate) been prepared?
If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector
Manager review the plan?
The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information
Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's
Infoshop?
Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a
form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected
groups and local NGOs?
All Safeguard Policies
Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional responsibilities
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard
policies?
Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project
cost?
Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the
monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies?
Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the
borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal
documents?
No
No
No
D. Approvals
Signed and submitted by:
Task Team Leader:
Environmental Specialist:
Social Development Specialist
Additional Environmental and/or
Social Development Specialist(s):
Name
Mr Michael Mills
Ms Kristine Schwebach
Approved by:
Regional Safeguards Coordinator:
Comments:
Sector Manager:
Comments:
Mr Warren Waters
Date
10/26/2006
09/27/2005