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PROJECT: NEW BUGESERA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN BUGESERA, RWANDA

COUNTRY: REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Date: March 2018

Appraisal Team

Team Leaders: Kim Yeon-Su (Senior Investment Officer PICU4) Archie Chiromo (Senior Investment Officer PINS1) Team Members: F. Oku Senior Environmental Specialist RDGE Divisional Manager: Ismail Toure Beidari (PICU 4) Sector Director: Oumarou Amadou (PICU0) Regional Director: Gabriel Negatu

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT [ESIA]

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION The New Bugesera International Airport (‘the Proposed Project’) will involve the construction of a new airport approximately 23 km to the southeast of Kigali City. The airport will be situated within the Rilima and Juru sectors of the Bugesera District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. This ESIA summary highlights the key assessment and management plans designed by the project development company – Bugesera Airport Company (BAC) to ensure the proposed project component activities comply with both Rwandan and the African Development Bank’s E&S policy requirements namely the Integrated Safeguard System (ISS).

2. POLICY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK The ESIA has been carried out in accordance with applicable environmental, transport (aviation) sector policies, standards, regulations and legislation in Rwanda as well as relevant international conventions and standards. Rwanda has adopted environmental legislation, including environmental impact assessment procedures. According to the National Policy on Environment issued in 2003, Environmental Impact Assessments must be carried out prior to development of infrastructure projects. Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) was set up to implement this policy. In April 2005, Rwanda adopted a legal framework in accordance with its National Policy on Environment, the Organic Law N° 04/2005 of 08/04/20053 determining the modalities of protection, conservation and promotion of environment in Rwanda. Article 67 of this law stipulates that “Every project shall be subjected to an environmental impact assessment, before obtaining authorization for its implementation. More specifically, ESIAs must be carried out for large scale infrastructure projects, such as the Proposed Project, and must outline the costs and benefits of the protection of related ecosystems. The ESIA must be submitted to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The Environmental Compliance and Cleaner Production Unit within RDB provides advice on EIA and ensures compliance as part of the investor facilitation. Other relevant national and applicable legal framework and policies include, The National Land Policy, 2004, The National Energy Policy, 2015, The National Policy for Water Supply and Sanitation Services, 2010, The Rwanda Development Vision, 2020, The Public Transport Policy of Rwanda11, 2012, The National Forestry Policy13, 2010, The Rwanda Wildlife Policy, 2013, The National Policy on HIV/AIDS, 2003, The Rwanda Tourism Policy, 2009, The Occupational Safety and Health Policy, 2006, The National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (NSGRP II),

Project Title: NEW BUGESERA AIRPORT Project Number: P-RW-DA0-005.

Country: RWANDA Department: PICU

Division: PICU4 Project Category: 1


2010, General Guidelines and Procedure for Environmental Impact Assessment, 2006, Law No. 32/2015 of 11/06/2015 Relating to Expropriation in the Public Interest, The Water Resources Management Act, 2014, Law N°. 70/2013 of 02/09/2013 Governing Biodiversity in Rwanda, Prime Minister’s Order N°. 006/03 of 30/01/2017, Drawing Up a List of Swamp Lands, their Characteristics and Boundaries and Determining Modalities of their Use, Development and Management, Law N°. 43/2013 of 16/06/2013 Governing Land in Rwanda, Ministerial Order N°. 007/2008 of 15/08/2008 Establishing the List of Protected Animal and Plant Species, Ministerial Order N° 002/16.01 of 24/05/2013 Determining the Procedure for Declaration, Authorization and Concession for the Utilization of Water, Law N° 13/2009 of 27 May 2009 Regulating Labour in Rwanda AfDB’s Operational Safeguard Review The project has been assigned a category 1 because the project land acquisition will result in the displacement (both physical and economic) of more than 200 people and/or assets requiring resettlement. Furthermore, the project triggers all the Operational Safeguards requiring the development of several complex management plans to ensure compliance with the Banks ISS. Consequently Operational Safeguards (OS) 1 on Environmental Assessment have been triggered because the component activities have the potential to generate significant environmental and social impacts to identified receptors within its area of influence. Operational Safeguard (OS2) has also been triggered because The airport and its associated infrastructure including a 12km expressway to link the national KK-15 Road will require land which will lead to displacement (both physical and economic) of people and assets requiring resettlements, OS 3 is also triggered because The 12km Express way linking the National KK-15 Road will be traversing an internally designated Critical habitat of birds. OS 4 triggered because the construction and operational development components include potential community health and safety impacts from road traffic management and risk of pollution and explosion. OS 5 on Labor, Working Conditions, Occupational Health and Safety is applicable since the construction will involve a significant number of construction workers.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION The Proposed Project is to be situated within the Rilima and Juru Sectors of the Bugesera District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, as shown in Annex I. The airport is proposed to be constructed in five phases, the first of which is due to be finalized by 2020 to allow the airport to become operational. The final phase is due to be completed in 2045. The Proposed Project includes the development, construction and operation of the following structures and infrastructure, which will be delivered in five phases:

o Airport and associated structures and infrastructure; o Temporary 5 km Water Pipeline for the construction phase; o Upgrades to the road linking an existing quarry northeast of the Proposed Project to the

Airport Area for the supply of aggregates during construction; and o 14.5 km Expressway to link the airport to the national KK-15 Road.

There will also be Associated Facilities, which include the infrastructure for the permanent supply of power and water during the operation phase. The construction of these utilities and infrastructure will be the responsibility of the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and The Rwanda Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) respectively. The Airport Area comprises approximately 2,500 ha, which was previously used largely for subsistence farming.


Justification of the Project and Project Alternatives: The development of the new airport is required because the existing Kigali International Airport (KGL) is unable to support the air travel needs of Rwanda due to rapid development within Rwanda and the country’s ongoing economic growth. Passenger traffic at KGL has been growing rapidly. In 2004, the airport served 135,189 passengers but this had increased to 710,000 in 2016. KGL was designed to handle only 400,000 passengers per year and it does not have space for expansion. Therefore, proposals for a new airport were put forward to replace KGL to accommodate the additional passenger traffic. KGL will remain operational for military purposes. An analysis was undertaken of alternatives which considered the following;

o Alternative modes of transportation: There are no alternatives to the Proposed Project that will fulfil the functions of providing fast, relatively cheap international transportation

o Possible alternative locations for a new airport: The Proposed Project location has been selected for its proximity to Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali, suitable land area and its relatively flat topography in a country where there are many undulating hills and slopes.

o No action alternative: Without the Proposed Project, the people of Rwanda would still need to be served by KGL. As this would limit Rwanda’s air-traffic potential, it was considered unfeasible to take no action to further increase airport capacity to accommodate this rising trend.

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT In outline, the ESIA process involved four key stages: scoping; baseline studies and surveys; impact assessment and development of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements; and environmental and social management. Following on from the scoping phase, more detailed studies and surveys were undertaken to establish the baseline conditions prior to the Proposed Project. These involved desk-based studies of publically-available information, site walkover surveys and measurements. Climate Bugesera is characterized by a very hot climate resulting from the absence of mountains, relatively low altitude, low rainfall and excessively prolonged periods of drought. The district has a tropical climate with mean temperatures ranging from 15-16 degrees Celsius at night to 26-28 degree Celsius around noon. Humidity levels vary from 40-55% during the dry season months and 60-90% during the wet season months. A total of 900-1200 mm of rain falls over Bugesera each year. The region experiences two distinct tropical wet seasons (mid-March to mid-June and mid-October to December), separated by one short (January to mid-March) and one long dry season (mid-June to mid-October). Most precipitation is generated from short-lived convective weather events such as that from tropical thunderstorms and squall lines Air Quality Rwanda has one of the world’s lowest per capita emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). It is highly vulnerable to the impacts of temperature and rainfall changes due to climate change since it relies on rain-fed agriculture for subsistence livelihoods. Transportation is one of the largest sources of air pollution, especially in Kigali City and air pollution is a growing concern


in Rwanda’s urban areas. However, air quality over the Proposed Project Area is considered to be good. Biodiversity The Proposed Project Area is located outside national protected areas. The nearest protected area is Akagera National Park located approximately 40 km away (northeast). The Proposed Project Area includes parts of the Nyabarongo Wetland Important Bird Area (IBA), which is an internationally recognized area as defined by OS 3. The Proposed Project Area is characterized by five vegetation types: anthropic landscapes, grassland, wooded grassland, bushland and thicket and swamp and aquatic vegetation. A total of 103 plant species were recorded in the different vegetation types. Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles have been identified within and in the vicinity of the Proposed Project Area. Water Resources The main natural water bodies within the influence of the Proposed Project are: o Mwesa and Kibilizi seasonal streams, located partially onsite, as well as an unnamed

tributary discharging to Lake Kidogo o Lake Kidogo, located approximately 2 km southeast of the Airport Area; o Lake Gashanga, located approximately 4.8 km east of the Airport Area; o Lake Rumira, located approximately 5 km southeast south of the Airport Area; o The Nyabarongo River, which will be crossed by the Expressway approximately 9.5 km

northwest of the Airport Area. The Nyabarongo River is also located approximately 7 km southeast of the Airport Area, beyond the lakes listed above (this is its closest location to the Airport Area); and

o The Nyabarongo Wetland Area, partially crossed by the northern end of the Expressway corridor.

o The Proposed Project also falls within the Nyabarongo Wetland area, specifically along the o Expressway. Geology and Soils The morphology and topography at the Proposed Project Area indicates an altered granite massif. The depth of soil cover (8 to 34 m) and the occurrence of laterite in the vicinity are both indicative of a deep weathering profile. The solid geology underlying the weathered granite in the Airport Area consists of Precambrian granitic rock, metaquartzites, pegmatites and mica schists. The silty/clayey soils overlying the granite are due to weathering of the granite. Topography The Airport Area is situated on a plateau that rises from approximately 1,400 m in the south, north and east to a maximum elevation of 1,437.5 m at the centre. The lower areas fall rapidly to the river valleys at slopes ranging from 2.5% in the northern quadrant to 12.5% in the eastern quadrant of the site. The Airport Area is situated on a relatively flat, slightly undulating mesa that is surrounded by poorly drained, swampy rivers to the north and west while there a number of small lakes to the east. The Expressway route hugs the swampy areas of the Nyabarongo Wetland, as such the profile along the route is relatively flat. Socio-Economic The main socio-economic settings of the project area are summarized below;


o According to the 2012 census, Bugesera District has a population of 361,914 people with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%;

o The District is relatively poor compared to other districts and the nation as a whole with about half of the population being poor, including 20% that is extremely poor;

o Approximately 30% of households still use an unimproved drinking water source; o Less than 10% use electricity for lighting; o Almost 70% of the households walk more than an hour to reach a health centre; o Agriculture (crop farming and livestock) is the main economic activity and source of

income, but most households (approximately 70%) cultivate under 0.9 ha of land (which is the Food and Agriculture Organization’s suggested land amount for Rwandan households to conduct sustainable agriculture), including 30% with under 0.3 ha of land;

o There is relatively high-out migration rate indicating a lack of acceptable economic opportunities; and

o Employment status by sex indicates that females are more occupied in small-scale farm activities than males and less involved in other types of employment that provide high income such as independent non-farm or wage non-farm work.

There are no declared archaeological, paleontological and/or historic monuments sites in Bugesera District.

5. POTENTIAL IMPACTS The ESIA adopted the Mitigation Hierarchy in the impact assessment methodology for the proposed project component activities. This included prediction of the potential impacts, evaluation of significance of the impacts, design of cost effective mitigation for the identified residual impacts. The identified residual impacts have been summarized together with their designed mitigation management plans within Table 6.1 overleaf. The assessment also included cumulative impacts within the greater zone of influence of the NBIA Project. Some of the positive impacts of the project include creation of jobs, development of the transportation infrastructure within the country and sub region. The NBIA project will also address the future capacity needs of the country aviation industry with follow on benefits within the tourism, hotel and general service industry. Some of the negative impacts from the project activities include Traffic and Transport safety, air quality and dust from the construction activities, noise and vibration impacts, biodiversity including loss of critical habitats, water resources including the Kadogo lake, geology and soils, archaeology and cultural heritage, landscape and visual impacts, waste management, resource efficiency and socio-economic impacts including Community Health and Safety. The project also requires land which has led to displacement (both economic and physical) of people and assets requiring resettlements and restoration of livelihoods. 5.1 Climate Change Impacts Based on the vulnerability analysis conducted by the Bank’s Climate Safeguard System, the project has been classified in Category 2 which requires a review of its climate change risks and adaptation measures. Practical risk management and adaptation options shall be integrated into the project design and implementation plans.


6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)

The ESIA has developed an ESMP to manage the residual environmental and social impacts associated with the project development works following identification and analysis of all the identified potential environmental and social impacts. The ESMP contains mitigation measures developed in line with the hierarchy of mitigation with their associated cost, names of the responsible implementing units/agencies, monitoring regimes for the adopted performance indicators and evaluation to assess both compliance and performance as summarized in Table 6.1 overleaf; The management of environmental and social issues will be achieved through the development and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and accompanying Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). BAC will hold ultimate responsibility for the environmental and social performance of the overall Project, including the performance of the EPC contractor (Mota-Engil) and all sub-contractors. The Proposed Project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager will be responsible for ensuring adherence to environmental and social commitments, the development and maintenance of the ESMS and the ESMPs. The HSE Manager will be supported by an HSE Engineer and three HSE Officers. Environmental and Social Management Plans The ESMPs provide reference documents to guide the Proposed Project to manage and control environmental aspects of the Project during construction and operation. The ESMPs will be subject to regular reviews to determine adequacy and effectiveness. The following topic or activity specific plans/procedures have been prepared;

o Chance Finds Procedure; o Community Health, Safety and Security Management Plan; o Disaster Management Plan; o Biodiversity Action Plan (inclusive of offsetting programme); o Air Quality Management and Dust Control Plan; o Noise and Vibration Management Plans; o Emergency Spills and Abatement Management Plan; o Emergency Response Plan; o Environmental Induction and Training Plan; o Hazardous Substance Management Plan; o Grievance Mechanism/Comments Procedure; o Health and Safety Management Plan; o Labor, Working Conditions and Employment Management Plan o Workers Grievance Mechanism and a Recruitment Procedure; o Resettlement Action and Livelihood Restoration Plans o Stakeholder Engagement Plan (including a community Grievance Redress

Mechanism)

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Table 6.1: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

ESIA Chapter Reference

Impact Receptor ESIA Mitigation/ Management/ Monitoring Measure Developer ESMS

C-ESMP Management Control IDs

Estimated Cost [USD]

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8

Tran

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Impacts to driver delay, severance, transport user safety and transport user amenity to local communities and road users within the Project Area.

Local community and vulnerable road users.

The design of the Expressway will take cognizance of safety aspects such as traffic lights, stop signs, speed humps, traffic calming zones, street lights, etc. The Expressway design will be developed and approved by engineers as per Rwanda requirements and GIIP.

Chapter 8 Transport

TR01 TR02 TR03 TR04

No direct cost estimated Administrative task and/ or included in the equipment department Up to 50000 USD for road signs and maintenance

Cha

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9 A

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Deterioration of ambient air quality (due to fugitive dust emissions and notably PM10) resulting from earthworks and construction equipment.

Communities located down wind of the Airport Area and Expressway.

Vehicle speed limitations, particularly close to sensitive receptors (to be determined on a case by case basis to reduce dust emission although typically < 20-30 km). Limiting earthwork activities during high winds. Minimizing dust from material handling sources, such as conveyors and bins, by using covers and/or control equipment (water suppression, bag house filters or cyclones). Minimizing dust from open area sources, including storage piles, by using control measures such as installing enclosures and covers, and increasing the moisture content. Dust suppression techniques, such as applying water or non-toxic chemicals to minimize dust from vehicle movements. Management of emissions from mobile sources, including adequate maintenance of vehicle and equipment. Visual monitoring for dust emissions.

Developer Pollution Prevention Plan

AQ01 Up to 50000 USD for road signs and maintenance Up to 5000 USD for dust material handling Up to 250000 UDS for dust suppression No other direct cost estimate

Cha

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10

Noi

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nd

Vib

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Noise annoyance to dwellings along the quarry road, outside the Airport Area boundary and along the Expressway during construction.

Existing dwelling along the Expressway

Vehicles, machinery and equipment will be of good working condition and submitted to routine maintenance and repair.


NV01 No direct cost estimated (included in equipment department)

Vibration annoyance to dwellings along the quarry road, outside the Airport Area boundary and along the Expressway during construction.

Existing dwellings outside of the Airport Area boundary, along the Expressway and along the quarry road.

Vehicles, machinery and equipment will be of good working condition and submitted to routine maintenance and repair.


NV01 No direct cost estimated (included in equipment department)

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11

Bio

dive

rsity

Direct habitat loss, changes in hydrology, water abstraction, disturbance, water quality, invasive species and air quality. Impacts from induced access, loss of farmland and population influx.

Nyabarongo Wetlands IBA.

Employment of EHS Officers. Offsetting, to be detailed in Biodiversity Action Plan. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy.

Developer Biodiversity Management Plan Developer Biodiversity Action Plan

BD01 to BD14 BD16 BD19 BD20

Up to 200000 USD for EHS Officer No other direct cost estimate

Direct habitat loss, sediment runoff, invasive species and air quality.

Modified Habitats: Anthropic landscapes, Grassland, Wooded grassland, Bush land and thicket.

Employment of EHS Officers. Landscaping using native plant species.

Developer Biodiversity Management Plan

BD01

Direct habitat loss, changes in hydrology, water abstraction, disturbance, invasive species, water quality and air quality.

Natural Habitats: Swamp and aquatic vegetation.

Employment of EHS Officers. Offsetting, to be detailed in BAP. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy.


BD01 BD03 to BD14 BD16 BD19 BD20

Up to 200000 USD for EHS officer No direct cost estimated






Changes in hydrology, water abstraction, water quality. Impacts from induced access and population influx.

Ningu Labeo victorianus

Offsetting, to be detailed in BAP if confirmed to be present. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy.

Developer Biodiversity Management Plan Developer Pollution Prevention Plan

BD09 BD10 BD12 BD14 BD15 BD21

No direct cost estimated

Changes in hydrology, water abstraction, water quality.

Varicorhinus ruandae. Developer Biodiversity Management Plan Developer Pollution Prevention Plan


Up to 200000 USD for EHS officer No other direct cost estimated

Construction Phase impacts including site clearance and loss of habitat.

Grey Crowned-crane Balearica regulorum.

Employment of EHS Officers. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy. Developer Biodiversity Management Plan Developer Biodiversity Action Plan



Construction Phase impacts including site clearance and loss of habitat.

Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus.

Employment of EHS Officers. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy. Developer Biodiversity Management Plan Developer Biodiversity Action Plan



Direct habitat loss, changes in hydrology, water abstraction, disturbance, water quality, invasive species and air quality.

IBA trigger species assemblage and Madagascar Pond Heron.

Employment of EHS Officers. Offsetting, to be detailed in BAP. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy.


BD01 BD09 BD10 BD12 BD14 BD15 BD17 to BD20


Construction phase impacts mainly related to changes in hydrology.

Hippopotamus Employment of EHS Officers. Offsetting, to be detailed in BAP. Biodiversity Monitoring Strategy.


BD09 BD10 BD12 BD14 BD15


Note: Biodiversity residual impact assessment excludes offsetting strategy that will compensate for losses and deliver a net gain as required. This is addressed in the Developer Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), a key component of the Developer ESMS that interfaces with the Developer Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP).

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12

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Surface Water pollution arising from construction activities.

Surrounding water bodies and streams (Mwesa Stream, Kibilizi Stream, Nyabarongo River, Nyabarongo Wetland

Install oil interceptors and silt traps. Do not permit any discharge to Lake Kidogo. No vehicles will be permitted to access the lake or any other watercourse or surface water body. Ensure site compounds and storage areas are situated away from surface water receptors. Ensure that the storage of materials and waste is undertaken in accordance with international best practice.

Developer Pollution Prevention Plan Developer Stormwater Management Plan

WR02 STW02 STW03

Up to 1000 USD for oil interception and traps Up to 100000 USD for waste management and storage. No other direct cost estimated.






Area, and Lake Kidogo).

Water Supply Demand on Lake Kidogo during construction activities.

Lake Kidogo. Water levels and quality monitored on a weekly basis. Cease or reduce extraction if lake levels reduce below the nominated trigger level which is to be defined in the ESMP. Identify additional water sources, if necessary.


WR03

Increased surface water runoff arising from construction activities.

Surrounding water bodies and streams (Mwesa Stream, Kibilizi Stream, Nyabarongo River, Nyabarongo Wetland Area, and Lake Kidogo).

Ensure temporary drainage infrastructure is installed within the Airport Area. Avoid use of scaffolding and temporary structures in surrounding streams and rivers. Ensure that bridge piers are designed to minimise effects on stream/river flow. Culverts are to be designed to ensure no increased risk of upstream flooding occurs.

Developer Stormwater Management Plan Developer Pollution Prevention Plan

WR01 STW01 STW02 STW04

No direct cost estimated – included in project administrative task

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13

Geo

logy

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Soi

ls

Contamination of soil resources due to unplanned release event (e.g. release of hazardous substance due to spillage or catastrophic tank failure).

Soil resources (other environmental receptors such as water resources, and ecology) as well as human health.

Adoption of management plans (as detailed in the next column). Implementation of procedures and defined schedules for maintenance of assets and ageing asset replacement criteria, in particular for fuel storage and distribution, interceptors, drainage and hazardous material containment measures. Installation of boreholes to assess the potential for shallow perched groundwater to be present, allowing for improvement conceptual understanding of potential pathways for soil contamination.


GS01 No direct cost estimated – included in project administrative task Up to 1000 USD for borehole

Identification of previously unidentified soil contamination.

Soil resources (other environmental receptors such as water resources, and ecology) as well as human health.

Adoption of management plans (as detailed in the next column). Targeted assessment of areas of identified contamination (if identified as an unexpected find or through further site walkover and assessment). Development of unexpected find protocol and education of staff implementing reactive control measures.


GS02 No direct cost estimated – included in project administrative task

Soil disturbance and loss of topsoil resources.

Soil resources. Adoption of materials management measures. Control of areas in which vehicle trafficking can occur through the addition of temporary or permanent barricading and application of good industry practice when handling soil resource and trafficking in proximity to soil stripping/stockpiling areas.

Developer Soil Management Plan

SO01 No direct cost estimated – included in administrative cost

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Cul

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Destruction of Archaeological sites Local communities The Chance Finds Procedure provides measures to follow should any archaeological or cultural heritage findings be identified. Should an artefact be identified, all work is to stop and the INMR will be contacted. Relocation of burials, if found, within the Project Area will be done in consultation with the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda (INMR) and the Affected Community, and all the ritual requirements for the relocation will be followed. Consultation with the area elders on requirements needed in case of relocation of human remains.

Developer Cultural Heritage Management Plan

CHM01 No direct cost estimated – included in administrative cost

Destruction and exposure of human remains and burials.

Local communities. Chance Finds Procedure Relocation of burials, if found, within the Project Area will be done in consultation with the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda (INMR) and the Affected Community, and all the ritual requirements for the relocation will be followed. Consultation with the area elders on requirements needed in case of relocation of human remains.

Developer Cultural Heritage Management Plan

CH02 No direct cost estimated – included in administrative cost






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Land

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Impact on form and cover of landscape. Landscape fabric. Ensure the development is phased. Positioning of the proposed Water Pipeline above ground. Use of dust suppressant. Consider sympathetic, low rise terminal building designs. Appropriate lighting management. Control of working areas/widths. Restriction on the size and duration of spoil heaps and stockpiles. Concurrent construction and reinstatement process.


LV01 No direct cost estimated – included in administrative task Up to 250000 USD for dust suppression

Impact upon baseline character/ characteristics of landscape

Landscape character Ensure the development is phased. Use of dust suppressant. Use of existing tracks and roads. Restrictions on working hours. Restriction on the size and duration of spoil heaps and stockpiles. Control of construction lighting. Concurrent construction and reinstatement.


LV02 No direct cost estimate Up to 25000 USD for dust suppression Up to 45000 USD for road maintenance

Impact upon visual amenity of settlements.

Surrounding communities including Kinazi, Kayumba, Mwogo, Rilma and Nyamata.

Ensure the development is phased. Use of dust suppressant. Use of existing tracks and roads. Control of working areas/widths. Restriction on the size and duration of spoil heaps and stockpiles. Control of construction lighting. Concurrent construction and reinstatement.



Impact upon visual amenity of road users.

Road users on KK-15 Road also referred to as the NR5, DR73 route and DR74 route.

Ensure the development is phased. Use of dust suppressant. Use of existing tracks and roads. Control of working areas/widths. Restriction on the size and duration of spoil heaps and stockpiles. Control of construction lighting. Concurrent construction and reinstatement.



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16

Was

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Deterioration of soil and water quality resulting from the improper waste storage on site, disposal of waste in unlicensed facilities or using inappropriate disposal methods.

Regional groundwater aquifer systems and surface water bodies.

Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal where possible. Designated area reserved for bins will be provided. HSE officers will inspect containers for compliance with requirements. Wood cutting will occur in centralised locations to maximise reuse and make collection easier. Hazardous waste will be managed by a licensed waste vendor and will be stored separately. Quantified waste inventory will be prepared. Legal compliance will be met and sufficient capacity available for contractors and facilities will be provided. Effective segregation and safeguarding will take place for waste. Detailed plans for routing of traffic transporting waste, in order to minimise impacts on communities will be provided. Training and protection measures to be implemented. Audits by the BAC Environment Officer will be undertaken.

Developer Waste Management Plan

WA01 WA02 WA04

No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 100000 USD for waste management Up to 200000 USD for EHS Officer

Impacts on local communities including loss of land, nuisance, disturbance through increased vehicle movements,

Local communities within the Project Area of Influence.

Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal where possible. Designated area reserved for bins will be provided. HSE officers will inspect containers for compliance with requirements.


WA03 No direct cost estimated – administrative task






indirect impacts as a result of negative impacts on the surrounding environment.

Wood cutting will occur in centralised locations to maximise reuse and make collection easier. Hazardous waste will be managed by a licensed waste vendor and will be stored separately. Quantified waste inventory will be prepared. Legal compliance will be met and sufficient capacity available for contractors and facilities will be provided. Effective segregation and safeguarding will take place for waste. Detailed plans for routing of traffic transporting waste, in order to minimise impacts on communities will be provided. Training and protection measures to be implemented. Audits will be undertaken.

Up to 100000 USD for waste management Up to 200000 USD for EHS Officer

Improper disposal of waste due to existing waste management facilities being unable to process high volumes of waste arising from the Project.

Local waste management facilities within the Project Area of Influence

Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal where possible. Designated area reserved for bins will be provided. HSE officers will inspect containers for compliance with requirements. Wood cutting will occur in centralised locations to maximise reuse and make collection easier. Hazardous waste will be managed by a licensed waste vendor and will be stored separately. Quantified waste inventory will be prepared. Legal compliance will be met and sufficient capacity available for contractors and facilities will be provided. Effective segregation and safeguarding will take place for waste. Detailed plans for routing of traffic transporting waste, in order to minimise impacts on communities will be provided. Training and protection measures to be implemented. Audits will be undertaken


WA04 No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 100000 USD for waste management Up to 200000 USD for EHS Officer

Health related impacts on employees of the Project as a result of improper handling, storage and disposal of waste.

Proposed Project Employees

Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal where possible. Designated area reserved for bins will be provided. HSE officers will inspect containers for compliance with requirements. Wood cutting will occur in centralised locations to maximise reuse and make collection easier. Hazardous waste will be managed by a licensed waste vendor and will be stored separately. Quantified waste inventory will be prepared. Legal compliance will be met and sufficient capacity available for contractors and facilities will be provided.



Improper disposal of waste leading to the release of substances which may be harmful to the environment impacting upon local flora and fauna and migrating fauna.

Local flora and fauna and migrating fauna.

Salvageable materials will be diverted from disposal where possible. Designated area reserved for bins will be provided. HSE officers will inspect containers for compliance with requirements. Wood cutting will occur in centralised locations to maximise reuse and make collection easier.








Hazardous waste will be managed by a licensed waste vendor and will be stored separately. Quantified waste inventory will be prepared. Legal compliance will be met and sufficient capacity available for contractors and facilities will be provided.

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Increase fuel and energy demand associated with construction vehicles, equipment and welfare facilities.

Local communities and land users.

Implement staff training. Use of equipment and machinery that is in good condition and perform regular maintenance. Ensure that machinery is not kept running while in use. Identify, regularly measure and monitor the principal energy uses associated with both construction vehicles and equipment onsite. Define and regularly review performance targets adjusted to account for the type of construction activity. Adoption of transport measures such as regular inspection of vehicles, adoption of speed restrictions to optimise fuel efficiency of vehicles. Regularly compare energy use with performance targets to identify where action should be taken to reduce energy use.

Developer Traffic Management Plan (for fuel demand) Overarching Developer C- ESMP

TR11 (fuel use) No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 200000 USD for EHS Officer

Increase water demand associated with construction, vehicles, equipment and

welfare facilities.


Implement staff training. Identify, regularly measure and monitor the principal flow within construction works. Define and regularly review performance targets adjusted to account for the type of construction activity. Regularly compare water flows with performance targets to identify where action should be taken to reduce energy use.

Developer Pollution Prevention Plan Overarching Developer C- ESMP

WR03 No direct cost – administrative task

Increase material demand associated with earthworks and construction of the Project.


Adoption of Waste Management Plan. Sourcing of materials that have low embodied energy use, are locally sourced, are durable etc. Adoption of a Traffic Management Plan to minimise traffic movements associated with importation of building materials, concrete and aggregate from offsite sources.

Developer Waste Management Plan Developer Traffic Management Plan Overarching Developer C- ESMP

WA01 to WA06 TR01 TR02

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Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement impacts (Airport Area).

Property owners and land occupiers/users with assets or access to assets.

Conduct an ‘outcomes audit’ on communities relocated from the Airport Area. Supplemental Resettlement Plan (if required)

N/A No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 15000 USD for RAP

Land speculation from the Expressway. Existing land- owners/occupiers. Government of Rwanda (RTDA).

BAC will use its best endeavours to ensure that a cut-off date for compensation purposes is set as soon as possible, by RTDA, and disseminated widely, along with a map of the Expressway route showing the 44 m wide reservation to be expropriated, in Kigali as well as in communities located close to the Expressway

Resettlement Action Plan or Livelihood Restoration Plan

N/A Up to 15000 USD for RAP

Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement impacts (the Expressway).

Property owners and land occupiers/users with assets or access to assets in the Expressway reservation area.

Support to RTDA in preparing and implementing a PS5-compliant Resettlement Action Plan or a Livelihood Restoration Plan (as necessary).

Resettlement Action Plan or Livelihood Restoration Plan







Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement impacts. (Upgraded quarry road and the water abstraction facility and Water Pipeline).

Property owners and land occupiers/users with assets or access to assets in located in the land to be acquired

BAC will investigate the land take situation for the upgraded quarry road the water abstraction facility and Water Pipeline. Should it be found that land was acquired, and compensation paid, in a manner that is not compliant with PS 5 requirements then any remedial measures, required for PAPs, will be incorporated into the Airport Area Supplemental Resettlement Plan; if such a Plan is required. Alternatively, a bespoke Supplemental Resettlement Plan may be prepared for the upgraded quarry road and the water abstraction facility and Water Pipeline.

Supplemental Resettlement Plan


Employees being exposed to risks that labour and working conditions fall short of AfDB’s OS requirements.

Employees and contractors.

Development of a Human Resources Policy addressing all IFC PS2 requirements deemed applicable to the Project (including, no use of forced and child labour; provisions in terms of workers employed by third parties and supply chain). Provision of a workers’ Grievance Mechanism. Development of an Employee Handbook (or equivalent) addressing all IFC PS2 requirements on working conditions and management of worker relationships not already incorporated in-to the existing suite of human resources documentation. Revisions, as necessary, to key documents provided to employees, to provide information on BAC/EPC Contractor obligations and employee rights regarding the role of Workers’ Organisations (and collective bargaining if in place) and the principle of BAC/Contractor non- interference with workers’ rights to form or join workers’ organisations. Ensure that OHS arrangements are compliant with IFC PS2 are in place. For catering facilities provided onsite, ensure that those are managed and maintained in compliance with the local legislation, and good international practice (i.e. regular controls of food/facilities hygiene; Training of the catering staff; Establishment of rodent and vector management/controls, Prohibition on feeding of wildlife, etc.).

Developer Labour, Working Conditions and Employment Management Plan

LWC&E01 to LWC&E12

No direct cost estimate – administrative task Up to 50000 USD for catering facilities

Population Influx. Local residents and communities.

Managing expectations, outside the local area, by reducing/removing any perception that a prospective in- migrant may hold that he/she will benefit from BAC activities. Dissemination of information, via media announcements at regional and national-level, of BAC/EPC Contractor’s policy on local recruitment


LWC&E14 and LWC&E16

No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 5000 USD in media and publicity

Economy, Employment and Livelihood Impacts: Job creation and equity.

Local residents and communities.

Declared priority of local hiring, meeting targets for local recruitment by both BAC and the EPC contractor. BAC/EPC Contractor will manage employment expectations by explaining the number and type of opportunities to local communities in advance. Advertising job vacancies in rural communities. Recruitment points established in key locations. Clear job descriptions provided in advance of recruitment which will explain the skills required for each post. Transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment procedure, with respect to ethnicity, sex, sexuality, or disability. All workers will have contracts describing their job description, conditions of work and will have the contents explained to them.


LWC&E13 to LWC&E16

No direct cost estimated – administrative task Up to 5000 USD in media and publicity

Economy, Employment and Livelihood Impacts: Local-level inflation.


There are no realistic mitigation measures within the control of BAC and/or the EPC Contractor that can manage local-level inflation.

N/A N/A Undetermined






Economy, Employment and Livelihood Impacts: Local level loss of existing employees.


There are no realistic mitigation measures within the control of BAC and/or the EPC Contractor that can manage avoid/prevent or reduce the impact of loss of existing employees on existing public or private sector organisations/ enterprises.

N/A N/A Undetermined

Economy, Employment and Livelihood Impacts: Loss of construction jobs.


Workers are aware that: Their contract is temporary with a specified end date.


LWC&E02 No direct cost – administrative task

Economy, Employment and Livelihood Impacts: Loss of access.


Identify routes that will require closure. Undertake a survey of users (covering such factors as age, sex, starting location, intended destination and trip purpose for each user). Discus options to ‘replace’ lost access with local governments; and, to extent feasible. Replace lost access.

Developer Traffic Management Plan

TR01 to TR04 No direct cost – administrative task Up to 5000 USD for Access replacement

Food Security and Livelihoods Impacts: Threats to water/fisheries-based

livelihoods.

Communities and households dependent on water/fisheries- based livelihoods.

Application of the mitigation measures presented in Chapter 12: Water Resources is required.


WR01 to WR04 Undetermined

Food Security and Livelihoods Impacts: Bee-keeping/honey production.

Households in certain villages dependent on bee-keeping/honey production

Measures to control dust. BAC/EPC Contractor will identify any beekeepers whose hives are within 300 m of the Expressway or an access route to the Expressway before the start of the honey production season. These beekeepers will be asked to move their hives (both mobile hives and stationary hives) a suitable distance (at least 300 metres) from the Expressway and/or access routes for the season. If necessary, BAC/EPC Contractor will aid the relocation. BAC will inform the bee-keepers about using the community-level Grievance Mechanism to submit any complaints regarding BAC/EPC Contractor actions considered by the complainant to have adversely affected bee-keeping/honey production

Developer Pollution Prevention Plan Resettlement Action Plan

AQ01 Up to 250000 USD for dust suppression No direct cost estimate – administrative task Up to 150000 USD for RAP

Food Security and Livelihoods Impacts: Increased livestock casualties.

Communities and households’ dependent on livestock-based livelihoods.

Series of mitigation measures as presented in Chapter 8: Transport and Traffic. Developer Traffic Management Plan

TR05 Up to 250000 USD for dust suppression Up to 50000 USD for road signs and maintenance

Community Health Safety and Security Impacts: Risk of an increase in STIs and other non- communicable diseases

Host local communities. Workforce

Establishing a clinic to manage minor ailments of construction workers and operate a personnel health programme. A worker education and awareness programme regarding the risks and prevention measures associated with STIs, including HIV/AIDS. Medical screening of all employees prior to hiring and then on a regular basis. Prepare, approve and implement an HIV/AIDS Policy

Developer Community Health, Safety and Security Management Plan

CHSS01 to CHSS11

Up to 500000 USD for clinic and emergency plan (incl. facilities and ambulance) Up to 500000 USD for medical screening

Community Health Safety and Security Impacts: Health impacts resulting from changes in air quality (1) and changes to Water Re-sources (2).

Local Communities. Use of low emission vehicles for all BAC-related transport purposes, including buses for workers travelling to/from the Construction Camp. Regular vehicle maintenance with monitoring and enforcement of emission standards. In case of vehicle-related spills a rapid response team will be formed, trained and be on standby to be mobilised in the event of spillage of hazardous materials. Spill response equipment (absorbents etc.) will be available in all vehicles carrying hazardous cargo


AQ01 WR01 to WR04

No direct cost estimated – administrative task or included in Equipment Department






Community Health Safety and Security Impacts: Increase in road traffic accidents.

Local communities. Series of mitigation measures as presented in Chapter 8: Transport and Traffic. Developer Traffic Management Plan

TR06 Up to 250000 USD for dust suppression Up to 50000 USD for road signs

Community Health Safety and Security Impacts: Potential for conflicts between security providers and the locals

Local communities Implementation of the ‘Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights’. During construction (and operations), due diligence will be applied to selection of security providers, rules of engagement will be devised, and training provided to all personnel. Performance will be monitored and audited periodically. Use of force will not be sanctioned except when used for preventive and defensive purposes in proportion to the nature and extent of the threat. Safety signage will be provided in both Kinyarwanda and English. Ensuring fencing of active and inactive construction sites until rehabilitated or the threat posed by the sites is removed by some other means. Sensitisation of school children under 12 years of age in nearby schools.


CHSS12 to CHSS19

Up to 50000 USD for road signs and maintenance Up to 10000 USD for safety signs Up to 500000 USD for site security No direct cost estimated – administrative task

Potential damage to community infrastructure and utility services.

Local residents and communities. Local infrastructure.

Application of the mitigation measures proposed under ‘Influx’ will help to mitigate impacts on infrastructure and utility services. Working Method Statements, relating to infrastructure/utilities that include measures to protect the integrity of the third-party services and which are acceptable to the service operator/s. Any damage to third-party services should be repaired promptly in consultation with the service operator. Any planned diversion of services (for example, electricity or water) will be communicated to local government authorities and villages in advance.


CHSS20 No direct cost estimated – administrative task Costs related to damage to third parties will be covered by insurance


7. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM

As the Developer, BAC has ultimate responsibility for overall Project delivery and E&S governance. This includes assurance that the Contractor aligns with the Developer’s ESMS and the C-ESMP. This includes undertaking formal and informal audits/checks of the Contractor’s activities and performance as part of the ESMS to evaluate environmental and socio-economic (E&S) performance throughout construction. BAC is the primary custodian of stakeholder engagement for the Project through the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer. BAC will engage with the operators of the Associated Facilities, the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) and Rwanda Energy Group (REG) who will respectively provide the permanent supply of water and electricity to the airport during the operation phase. The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) is also mandated to conduct independent monitoring of all projects based on the approval conditions for the ESIA, while the Bank will conduct bi-annual supervision mission to monitor compliance to the ESMP requirements. 7.1 ESMP Implementation Arrangement and Training and Capacity Development Figure 7.1 below illustrates the structure of the E&S management roles, for the implementation of the C-ESMPs, and how they interface with one another. Further detail on the Contractor Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management roles will be provided in the Contractor CIPs. The roles covered include:

o Developer Director responsible for HSE; o Developer Community Liaison Officer – reports to the Developer Director responsible

for HSE; o Developer Manager responsible for HSE - reports to the Developer Director responsible

for HSE, interfaces with the Contractor Manager responsible for HSE, communicates and interacts with government bodies; and

o Contractor Manager responsible for HSE – reports to and interfaces with Developer Manager responsible for HSE, communicates and interacts with government bodies, security teams, field engineers, field supervisors, contract administrators, commercial service providers, human relations managers and relevant industrial entities.

Figure 7.1: ESMP Implementation Structure

Developer HSE Director

Developer HSE Manager Developer community Liaison Officer

Contractor HSE Manager

Contractor Management Team


Furthermore, BAC had developed an ESMS to facilitate the implementation of the ESMP among many other environmental and social aspects of its day-to-day operational activities. Quarterly monitoring and reporting of the ESMP via an independent environmental and social consultant shall be undertaken to assess its effectiveness and compliance with the applicable country and international lenders requirements.

Training and Capacity Development The Project shall undertake internal training and education activities to ensure that Project expectations regarding environmental and social performance are achieved and maintain an ESMP training matrix as follows; ESMP Induction Training and Awareness: this training should be for visitors or individuals who do not have direct roles or responsibilities for implementing the ESMP, and should cover basic Project environmental and social commitments. ESMP Management Training and Awareness: this training focuses attention on management, covering key aspects of the ESMP and providing an overview of the Project’s environmental and social impact management expectations and the supporting processes and procedures prescribed in the ESMS to meet performance expectations. ESMP Job-specific Training and Awareness: job-specific training should be provided to all personnel who have direct roles and responsibilities for implementing or managing components of the ESMP. This training should also include all people whose specific work activities may have an environmental or social impact. Onsite, these provisions and responsibilities should apply to all contractors and subcontractors. Those responsible for performing site inspections should receive training by drawing on external resources as necessary. Upon completion of training and once deemed competent by management, staff will be ready to train other people. The Project will require each contractor to institute training programmes for their personnel. Estimated Budget for ESMP Implementation To effectively implement the mitigation and monitoring measures recommended in the ESMP, a total estimated cost of US$ 1,200,000 has been budgeted exclusive of additional budget to be included within the Contractors costs for supervision. The cost of mitigation by the EPC Contractor shall be included in the contract as part of the project implementation cost.

8. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE Public participation formed an integral part of the full ESIA process and the consultation of Interested and Affected parties (I&AP’s) is key to ensuring adherence to the legal requirements. During the preparation of the Draft ESIA Report (2010), stakeholder engagement was undertaken with a range of stakeholders: central government ministries and agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)/community-based organisations (CBOs), and Affected Communities (villages). The consultations and their results are presented in a dedicated and detailed chapter in the Draft ESIA Report (2010). Twenty-five villages, from


Ntarama, Kimaranzara and Karera Cells, were consulted by several means as follows: six clustered public meetings (up to four or five villages involved in a single public meeting in a central location); focus groups of ‘opinion leaders’ at cell level; group discussions with Sector Officials and opinion leaders in Rilima and Juru Sectors; and ‘separate discussions’ with women and youths at sector level. No information is provided on the names of the villages involved in the public meetings, but it can be inferred that most of the villages were those located within the area of land to be leased, by MININFRA, to BAC for the airport site (area of approximately 25.5 km2). “Generally, perception of the people on the NBIA project is positive. According to various discussions made with community members and opinion leaders in and around the project area, the project was deemed as good for the development of the area, district and the country as a whole. Owing to NBIA being a government project, the people within the project area did not have any other choice but to consent to the project. However, the major concern is the issue of relocation and compensation that needs to be addressed carefully so that the livelihood of the people is not adversely impacted upon.” A RAP audit/gap analysis of the 2010 government led relocation and resettlement exercise was undertaken which highlighted various gaps in the compensation framework adopted by the Government of Rwanda to that of OS 2 requirements. Following this exercise, a RAP outcomes exercise has also been undertaken to assess the livelihoods and status of the families which were resettled under the 2010 RAP implementation Programme and consultation is currently ongoing with the government to address the gaps identified. The detailed presentation of the results of the 2010 ‘public’ consultations, especially those involving villages and focus groups of local people gives many examples of concern about relocation and compensation. In particular, complaints were raised regarding the ‘ban’ on any kind of economic development in the Proposed Project Area. The ‘ban’ was deemed harmful to the interests of the villagers as they were not able to invest/expand their economic activities whilst waiting to be relocated and receive compensation at an undetermined time. Furthermore in the very early stages of work to prepare 2017 ESIA Report, several fact-finding meetings were held with national and local government stakeholders in the week beginning 15 May 2017. The list of meetings is provided in Table 8.1 below; Table 8.1 Types of Stakeholder consultations held with key I& Aps

Date Stakeholder Location Reason 16 May 2017 Ministry of Infrastructure Ministry of Infrastructure

offices, Kigali Meeting to discuss the Draft ESIA Report (2010), resettlement activities and the current Proposed Project Master Plan

17 May 2017 Rwandan Civil Aviation Authority

Mota-Engil offices in Kigali Meeting to discuss the Draft ESIA Report (2010) and the current Proposed Project Master Plan and Authority requirements

17 May 2017 Bugesera District Deputy Mayor and Executives of Rilima and Juru Sectors

Proposed Project site, Bugesera

Meeting to discuss the Proposed Project Master Plan and stakeholder engagement

18 May 2017 Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority

Nyarugenge Pension Plaza Building, Kigali

Meeting to discuss land referencing activities undertaken by the Authority and to request shapefile baseline mapping to use in work to prepare the new ESIA Report

19 May 2017 Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Environment Management Authority

Rwanda Development Board offices, Kigali

Meeting to discuss the Draft ESIA Report (2010), the current Proposed Project Master Plan and the proposed new ESIA approach, and REMA’s. RDB’s EIA application, review and approval processes


19 May 2017 Sector-level REMA office Sector-level REMA office, Bugesera

Discuss ESIA issues from the Sector perspective

Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) BAC has developed a GDC has developed a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) as part of the 2017 ESIA development process to address concerns from any affected communities from the ongoing geothermal development programme. Comments/concerns will be conveyed to BAC via this GRM. Once received, they will enter BAC’s external communication procedure and feedback will be provided according to the requirements of the procedure. Concerns will be identified and analyzed every month in a report provided to the appropriate senior manager. This will alert managers to concerns, for example on increasing numbers of vehicle speed exceedances, which may soon give rise to grievances. This ‘early warning’ enables swift action to be taken to address the concerns and, thus, avoid the receipt of grievances in the future. The Grievance Mechanism is based on the following principles and attendant BAC commitments:

o Accessibility: Ensuring that the Grievance Mechanism is accessible to those who may wish to submit a grievance. It includes the ability to submit a grievance verbally;

o Disclosure: Publicising and explaining the Grievance Mechanism to all external stakeholders. This disclosure will be implemented in a format and language readily understandable to the local population and/or communicated orally in areas where literacy levels are low. In addition to informing stakeholders about the Grievance Mechanism, BAC will report back periodically to stakeholders on how it has been responding to the grievance it has received;

o Transparency: Clarifying at the outset who is expected to use the Grievance Mechanism, and assuring stakeholders that there will be neither costs nor retribution associated with lodging a grievance. Stakeholders will be informed that grievance can be submitted Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report-Stakeholder Engagement 7-6 New Bugesera International Airport anonymously and that they can request that their identity be kept confidential. The entire process – from how a grievance is received and reviewed, through to how decisions are made and, in the case of a grievance, the possibilities that exist for appeal – will be made as transparent as possible through good communications;

o Efficiency: Publicly communicating and committing to a timeframe within which all recorded grievance will generate a response and ensure that all response times are met. This will help to allay frustration by informing people when they can expect to be contacted and/or receive a response to their grievances. During critical time periods, such as during the project construction phase, it is important to have an early (if not immediate) response to time sensitive grievances;

o Fairness: Ensuring that an appeal procedure for complainants who reject BAC’s intended action to redress a grievance is in place. BAC will establish a Grievance Review Committee (GRC) to hear appeals; and

o Written records: Maintaining written records of all grievances received (comments/concerns will be recorded and tracked under a wider stakeholder engagement database) as this is critical for effective grievance management

9. CONCLUSION


This ESIA Summary report responds to the environmental assessment requirements of REMA and the African Development Bank’s Integrated Safeguard System. Most of the anticipated adverse impacts associated with the project can be readily managed to acceptable levels with implementation of the recommended mitigation measures within the ESMP. The project and its ancillary components have resulted in both the physical and economic displacement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) as a result of project related land acquisition. A RAP summary has also been prepared which highlights the key actions undertaken during the Government led 2010 RAP implementation programme, Audit/Gap Analysis undertaken by BAC to assess the adequacy of the 2010 RAP programme in line with international lender requirements and subsequent RAP outcomes audit which to assess the physical and livelihood status of resettled communities under the 2010 RAP programme. In general, the proposed project will result in appreciable benefits to the country’s economic outcome and create both direct and indirect job opportunities for both local and other citizens of Rwanda. The project is already licensed by REMA and the RDA to commence construction works with all the relevant permits secured from the related government authorities. Furthermore, the following are recommended: o BAC must maintain the SEP (inclusive of the GRM) developed throughout the construction

and Operation phases of the project to log and address all project level complaints/concerns. .

o BAC must liaise with the Government of Rwanda to ensure full implementation of the findings and recommendations of the RAP outcomes Audit Report

o BAC must liaise with the WASAC to ensure the provision of water to the project activities during both the construction and operational phases do not have unsustainable and/or adverse impacts to natural ecosystems and/or needs of surrounding communities leading to complaints.

o BAC must complete the Critical Biodiversity Assessment through negotiation of the offset provision ensuring no net loss with the relevant Government entities, affected communities and other interested parties.


REFERENCES AND CONTACTS

1. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Request for Proposal, February 2017.

2. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report- Volume 1 ESIA Main Report October 2017 by RAMBOLL Environ

3. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report- Environmental and Social Management February 2018 by RAMBOLL Environ

4. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report- Volume 2 – Technical Appendices October 2017 by RAMBOLL Environ

5. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Gap Analysis Report and Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP, July 2017 by RAMBOLL Environ

6. Proposed New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA) for Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Draft Report, May 2010.

7. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Resettlement Outcomes Audit and Potential Future Mitigation Action Final Reports, February 2018 by RAMBOLL Environ

8. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Expressway Resettlement Action Plan February 2018 by RAMBOLL Environ

9. New Bugesera International Airport (NBIA), Stakeholder Engagement Plan August 2017 by RAMBOLL Environ

For more information, please contact: For AfDB • Felix Oku, Senior Environmentalist: [email protected] • Alli Mukasa Senior Investment Officer: [email protected]


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