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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Report No. Date prepared/updated: 06/06/2011 I. Basic Information 1. Basic Project Data Country: Republic of Colombia INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET Project ID: TF Additional Project ID (if any): Project Name: Avian Influenza Control & Human Pandemic Preparedness & Response Task Team Leader: Diego Arias Estimated Appraisal Date: Oct, 10, 2010 Managing Unit: LCSAR Estimated Board Date: n/a Lending Instrument: Grant Sector: Animal Production Health Theme Rural Policies and institutions IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0.0 Other financing amounts by source: US$890,000 (Avian and Human Influenza Trust Fund) Environmental Category: B Patial Assessment Is this a transferred project Simplified Processing Yes[] Simple [ ] Is this project processed under OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies) 2. Project Objectives: The ISDS is being updated for project restructuring. The objectives of the Project are: No[] Repeater [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] i. to strengthen the Recipient's ability for early detection of AHI cases and other Zoonosis in animals and humans; and ii. build capacity to quickly respond and control possible AHI and Zoonosis outbreaks. The Project consists of the following components: 3. Project Description: Component 1. Human Health Strengthening the Recipient's national human health laboratories and border health facilities on AHI tests, through the financing of goods, reactives and equipments for molecular diagnostic of the AHI virus.

2 Component 2. Animal Health Surveillance,-: (a) Supporting the design and implementation of an AMI epidemiological surveillance system for early detection of AHI and other Zoonosis, through the financing of laboratory materials and equipment to collect and process samples for detection of ailments in potentially affected animal species at key border health facilities. (b) Developing a contingency plan for the control of AHI outbreaks in poultry processing plants. (c) Developing and launching a national AHI anti-pandemic plan. (d) Operationalizing the Recipient's emergency strategies in case of an AHI outbreak through the carrying out of inter-institutional drills and capacity-building efforts. (e) Strengthening the capacity to conduct high accuracy routine laboratory tests for AHI, through the financing of equipment, reagents and other materials necessary for the processing of samples. Component 3. Communications and Early Response Designing and implementing a communication and early response program for a potential AHI outbreak, through the financing of participatory workshops in the Recipient's most-at-risk cities. Component 4. Project Administration Supporting the MADR in the coordination of the administrative, financial management and procurement aspects of the Project, through the financing of consultants' services and operating costs. 4..Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis: The project will be implemented nation-wide. Specific activities related to the animal health component to support development of technologies for: i) Strengthening the Recipient's national human health laboratories and border health facilities on AHI tests ii) Supporting the design and implementation of an AHI epidemiological surveillance iii) Developing a contingency plan for the control of AHI outbreaks iv) Operationalizing the Recipient's emergency strategies Strengthening the capacity to conduct high accuracy routine laboratory tests v) review of manuals for the disposal of culled poultry and mitigating the negative impacts of mandated culling of poultry on small scale backyard poultry producers, both based on FAO and WHO recommendations 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team: Mr Jose Luis Calderon Bartheneuf, CE, MS (Environmental Consultant) Mr Ricardo Hernandez LCSEN

3 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered (please explain why) 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 No 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: The two safeguard issues which pertain to the Project are those of environmental assessment for technologies to be deployed for i) Strengthening the Recipient's national human health laboratories ii) Supporting the design and implementation of an AHI epidemiological surveillance system for early detection of AHI and other Zoonosis and iii) Developing manuals for the disposal of culled poultry and of mitigating the negative impacts of mandated culling of poultry on small scale backyard poultry producers. Activities under the proposed project are not expected to generate any adverse environmental effect as a large part of the project is geared to support prevention activities. The project would overall have positive environmental and social impacts. The Project's environmental and social issues relate to two main activities: Building capacity for collection and testing of Avian Influenza virus. The Project's investments in facilities, equipment, and training for laboratories will improve the effectiveness and safety over existing avian influenza handling and testing procedures by meeting international standards established by OIE. Any medical waste generated in health care facilities will be managed using existing guidelines in the Republic of Colombia, which are based on FAO, WHO and OIE directives. The Project would also support updating these guidelines, training of health care workers to manage medical waste following these guidelines, and, purchase of goods, reactives and equipments for molecular diagnostic of the AHI virus and laboratory materials and equipment to collect and process samples for detection of ailments in potentially affected animal species at key border health facilities These provisions would be included in the Project Operational Manual to be prepared prior to effectiveness. Overall, the Project will assist the government of Colombia to develop a strategy for managing future emerging zoonotic and infectious diseases outbreaks. As such, the project would improve environmental and social safeguards in two areas: (i) improving training, capacity building and

4 bio-medical waste management systems in health facilities and adapt protocols and procedures for the culling and disposal of animals during an outbreak, in particular by adopting O1E standards in these areas 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: Since the Project supports investments for equipment, training, sampling and handling and analysis of samples and the safe disposal of laboratory wastes, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been determined to be necessary and has been developed with Bank assistance by the Unidad Coordinadora del PTA at the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry with the participation of other institutions like de National Health Institute and the Ministry of the Environment. Even though the project does not finance culling and disposal of infected birds and poultry, the EMP covers topics on these issues at the Bank's suggestion like environmental screening for bird carcass disposal sites; procedures for management and disposal of waste from laboratories; safe handling and use of disinfectants, and requirements for surveillance and control activities related to wild bird population. All of these measures are already a part of the national manuals for avian flu prevention in the various institutions involved like the National Health Institute and the Ministry of the Environment and they include guidelines for construction of small scale civil works for disposal of culled birds. The project's EMP has appropriate provisions to cover, medical material handling and waste management for handling and disposal of samples. The project's EMP will apply to the new activity that is being added under the original Agriculture Transition Project. Furthermore, revisions have been made to the EMP to strengthen the provisions for this project, and the updated EMP has been agreed with the World Bank. The revisions made to the EMP were relatively minor and based on discussions between SAT and the task team an agreement was made that a further round of consultations was not necessary at this time.. However, the revised EMP is ready for country disclosure and will be disclosed in country as soon as it is approved by the Bank. The project will not finance the construction of new facilities, and therefore no land will be acquired during implementation. As a result, OP 4.12 is not triggered. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impact No other project alternatives were identified 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: Since the Project is assessed as a B-category project, an Environmental Management Plan has been prepared with all the necessary provisions to comply with bank safeguards and national legislation including the use of international accepted practices as those recommended by FAO, WHO and OIE. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on

5 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people: Key stakeholders with regard to safeguard issues are: a) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development b) National Health Institute c) Ministry of the Environment d) Institute Colombiano Agropecuario (1CA) B. Disclosure Requirements Date Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop Yes 12/16/ /16/ /16/2010 Pest Management Plan: Was the document disclosed prior to appraisal? Date of receipt by the Bank Date of "in-country" disclosure Date of submission to InfoShop * If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, 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 befitted in when the ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting)

6 OP/BP Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including BMP) 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 Natural Habitats Would the project result in any significant conversion or degradation of critical natural habitats? If the project would result in significant conversion or degradation of other (non-critical) natural habitats, does the project include mitigation measures acceptable to the Bank? OP Pest Management Does the EA adequately address the pest management issues? Is a separate PMP required? If yes, has the PMP been reviewed and approved by a safeguards specialist or Sector Manager? Are PMP requirements included in project design? If yes, does the project team include a Pest Management Specialist? OP/BP Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential adverse impacts on physical cultural resources? OP/BP Indigenous Peoples Has a separate Indigenous Peoples Plan/Planning Framework (as appropriate) been prepared in consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples? If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector Manager review the plan? If the whole project is designed to benefit IP, has the design been reviewed and approved by the Regional Social Development Unit? OP/BP 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 and approve the plan/policy framework/process framework? OP/BP Forests Has the sector-wide analysis of policy and institutional issues and constraints been carried out? Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ] Yes Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ J

7 Does the project design include satisfactory measures to overcome these constraints? Does the project finance commercial harvesting, and if so, does it include provisions for certification system? OP/BP Safety of Dams Have dam safety plans been prepared? Have the TORs as well as composition for the independent Panel of Experts (POE) been reviewed and approved by the Bank? Has an Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) been prepared and arrangements been made for public awareness and training? OP/BP Projects on International Waterways Have the other riparians been notified of the project? If the project falls under one of the exceptions to the notification requirement, has this been cleared with the Legal Department, and the memo to the RVP prepared and sent? What are the reasons for the exception? Please explain: Has the RVP approved such an exception? OP/BP Projects in Disputed Areas Has the memo conveying all pertinent information on the international aspects of the project, including the procedures to be followed, and the recommendations for dealing with the issue, been prepared Does the PAD/MOP include the standard disclaimer referred to in the OP? 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 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? Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ]

8 Z). Approvals Z>ate EgalB ah ECS Signed and submitted by: Name f/ Task Team Leader: Diego Arias, ^SguE ZS Environmental Specialist: Social Development Specialist Jose Luis Calderoi^/ Sjs^ jji <^>y^ro-> 1 Additional Environmental and/or Ricardo Hernandez, LCSENl pfc^3o Social Development Specialises): 3y^2^2>y 06/^H Approved by: A» Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Glenn Morgan ZZ^./i-^/- Comments: ^ T7 / ' y/ k/2^7/?^'// Sector Manager: Ethel Sennhausser _/( ( U'4-K L / B Lka Comments: ^~ ~ "" Yd