What are the anticipated environmental impacts associated with the proposed RCIP?
The environmental impacts expected from this project are moderate to minimal. The backhaul/backbone and rural ICT components are the only ones likely to have some environmental impact, either due to temporary disruption through the construction of ducts for laying the fiber optic networks or from the construction of ancillary infrastructure, notably access roads, associated with towers for microwave links and rural wireless systems. An Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) will be prepared for the overall program and publicly disclosed through the Public Information Centers and this website prior to the project appraisal.
