Development Partner

Reviews detailed design and updated safeguard documents (ESIA and plans, including those related to land and Indigenous Peoples). Provides environmental and social input to the procurement process. Discloses updated safeguards documents (ESIA and plans). Provides support as required to the implementing agency. Conducts review missions. Confirms third-party monitoring arrangements.

Counterpart – Implementing Agency (incl. PMU/PIU)

Undertakes ongoing stakeholder engagement in accordance with SEP. Integrates updated ESMP including permit/license consent conditions into bid and contract documents and technical specifications. Recruits consultants for detailed design and supervision. Based on detailed design, updates ESIA and plans. Submits applications to regulatory agency for environmental (and other) clearances or approvals under CSS.

Counterpart - Executing Agency

Supports the implementing agency and PMU/PIU for preparation and submission of project documentation, including bids and contracts. Confirms budget and funding availability for PMU/PIU and provides counterpart support and contribution to the project. Discloses environmental and social safeguard documents on behalf of government.

Land

Potential costs refined. Land access/acquisition arrangements/ options confirmed. Negotiations, valuations, as appropriate.