Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Management Plan (ESMP) of Gaza Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project

Study Elements :

Component 1: Rehabilitation and Expansion of Water Supply and Sanitation facilities

Component 2: Utility Capacity Building and Operational Support

Prior to project appraisal, an environment and social impact assessment (ESIA) should be conducted in order to :

• ascertain the possible environmental and social impacts of the infrastructural subcomponents;
• construct an environmental and social management plan (ESMP) to manage, mitigate, and monitor any possible negative impacts during the construction and operational phases of the project;
• detail the possible environmental and social impacts of the water meter installation, subsequent tariff collection, and system efficiency;
• assess the capacity of the implementing party to implement the ESMP; and Suggest any capacity building needs necessary to fill gaps.