Phase 1 - Project Identification

Key stakeholder identification (national/subnational/local government, communities, civil society organizations/ non-governmental organizations) and engagement planning.

Initial risk assessment and screening. Early engagement with regulatory agencies (environment and land – regarding CSS laws/requirements). TOR prepared for project ESIA requirements, as appropriate.

Identification of proponent, allocation of resources, risk allocation, between government departments, development partner(s), contractors.

Process driven by counterpart with development partner interaction.

Identification of land requirements and siting alternatives. Identification of existing ownership or tenure arrangements for each.

Review of potential approaches for disclosure of information on a project-specific basis.

Review of status of and experience with any local GRM.

Identification of key stakeholders and planning of engagement activities.

Initial risk assessment and screening.

Identification of proponent, allocation of resources, risk allocation, between government departments, development partner(s), contractors.