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SECAP disclosed documents 

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In line with IFAD’s Policy on the Disclosure of Documents, IFAD discloses information on Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP) assessments, management measures, monitoring and compliance in a timely and accessible way.  

This disclosure is required for projects categorized as having ‘high’ or ‘substantial’ risk, or which fall within Category A.

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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) 

An ESIA identifies and assesses the potential positive and negative environmental, social and climate risks and impacts of a proposed project. It makes recommendations to prevent or mitigate negative impacts in order to enhance climate resilience. 

Environmental, Social and Climate Management Framework (ESCMF)  

The ESCMF examines positive and negative risks and impacts when there are multiple subprojects and/or uncertainties about the location or affected persons. It sets out the guidelines and procedures for assessing projects, including information on expected locations and potential environmental, social and climate vulnerabilities in those areas. 

Environment and Social Review Summary (ESRS) 

The ESRS outlines how environmental and social aspects of a non-sovereign operation were reviewed and explains the risk categorization. It summarizes the main risks and impacts, key measures to mitigate them and any actions that partners need to take to comply with SECAP. 

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)  

A RAP is prepared when a project or programme results in the loss of assets, the impairment of livelihoods, or the relocation of a person, household or community. The RAP specifies the socio-economic and cultural characteristics of the affected people, and the actions needed to properly resettle and fairly compensate affected people, and to improve their living standards. 

Resettlement Action Framework (RAF)    

The RAF is used for projects that have the potential to result in economic and physical resettlement, but where specific sites that will cause resettlement have not been confirmed. It sets out the guidelines and procedures to assess social and livelihood risks and impacts, as well as livelihood restoration. It includes roles, measures and plans to reduce, mitigate and offset adverse risks and impacts; how to estimate the costs of these measures; and provisions for monitoring livelihood restoration efforts. 

 

Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP)      

Projects that affect Indigenous Peoples require an IPP. This includes a sociocultural and land tenure assessment, outlines the characteristics of the community and provides a strategy for working with them. It also specifies measures for providing culturally appropriate benefits, grievance procedures, monitoring and evaluation, and financially planning for risk mitigation. Moreover, it documents the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process, which empowers Indigenous Peoples and ensures effective participation in decision-making that affects them. 

Other SECAP studies
  • Niger, Plan de Gestion des Pestes et Pesticides – August 2020: 

     PRECIS | PRODAF | PRODAF DIFFA | African Development Bank 

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