How does the World Bank ensure environmental and social issues are evaluated in project decision-making?
A. The World Bank has a rigorous series of safeguard policies and procedures which are considered in relation to each project. As an integral part of the design, preparation, and implementation phase of this project, the Environmental Assessment and other Bank policies were followed. On May 2007, a local NGO has made a request for the Inspection Panel of the World Bank to assess whether these policies and practices were fully adhered to by the Bank (Inspection Panel). The World Bank Board of Directors is expected to consider the findings of the Panel and the views of Management on the investigation this Fall.ConsultationsQ. Were consultations held with local communities when the siting of the new plant was being considered? A. Yes – several consultations were held in Vlora as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in 2002 and 2003. A meeting was held in Vlora on October 31, 2002 to introduce the project to the public and begin the public consultation process. A second meetin
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