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Subproject Review

The sector project modality has been adopted for the implementation of the ETESP since specific subproject investment proposals had not been identified at the time the project was approved by ADB. Under this modality, the following set of general selection criteria are to be applied:

• Clear justification backed by damage, loss, and needs assessment of acceptable quality and standards
• Assessment of the social and economic impact of the subproject, as well as of its technical feasibility and sustainability, with linkages to the attainment of the MDGs outlined
• Participatory consultations with local communities in the subproject selection and design
• Field consultations with the local government, line ministry, donors, civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs to avoid duplication of other activities pursued
• Compliance with generally accepted design parameters, including disaster resistance and any minimum acceptable standards that the Government may prescribe
• Compliance with ADB’s safeguard policies and provisions such as Environment Policy (2002), Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003), and the agreed Environmental Assessment Review and Procedures
• For all subprojects involving land acquisition, resettlement, or spatial planning, compliance with the Government’s applicable laws and regulations, the ADB Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (1995), and the agreed Land Acquisition and Resettlement Policy Framework and Procedural Guidelines (LARPFPG)
• Subproject activities carried out in accordance with the ADB Policy on Indigenous Peoples and in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples Development Framework , which has been agreed by the Government and ADB.

To ensure that the ETESP investments proposals meet the criteria, a two step preparation process has been adopted which includes the preparation of a subproject appraisal report (SPAR) followed by the preparation of a subproject preparation report (SPPR).

Environmental sustainability is integrated into ETESP's sector subprojects through a number of processes:

Environmental Assessment: All ETESP subprojects with physical works must undergo an environmental assessment in compliance with the ADB's environmental assessment requirements and with the GoI requirements as defined in Ministerial Decree No. 308 (2005). At the subproject appraisal report (SPAR) stage a Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) is undertaken, which, in consultation with the provincial environmental authorities, is used to determine the nature of assessment required. At the subproject preparation report (SPPR) stage an Initial Environmental Examination is prepared or a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is prepared. The environmental assessment must be approved by both ADB and the provincial environmental authorities. During implementation, subprojects will also undergo environmental monitoring to ensure mitigations are being implemented properly.

Environmental Mainstreaming: Environmental sustainability is "mainstreamed" into all ETESP sectors. For example, in the Fisheries Sector, ETESP is supporting the rehabilitation of the coastal "greenbelt" through mangrove planting; promoting sustainable capture fisheries methods; enhancing the environmental management of aquaculture ponds through improvements in water supply and pond design, and through training in environmentally sustainable aquaculture methods; and, improving the environmental management of fish landing sites and fuel depots. In the Housing Sector ETESP houses are provided with double chamber septic tanks and leach fields to treat both "black" and "grey" water; composting facilities are provided; and, the use of timber and non-sustainable construction materials is minimized.

Spatial Planning: ETESP is developing Kecamatan Action Plans (KAPs) for a number of west coast Kecamatans in Aceh and Nias. KAPs focus on physical infrastructure needs, social infrastructure needs, and environmental risks and constraints.

Capacity Building: ETESP is providing on the job environmental training in environmental impact assessment in most of its sectors. In addition ETESP is providing a long-term National Environmental Assessment Advisor to assist BAPEDALDAs in NAD and SUMUT.

Tools: ETESP has developed planning tools such as: Guide to ETESP Environmental Assessment Requirements; Kecamatan Action Plans; the NAD and Nias Environmental Sensitivity Map; and the Westcoast Freshwater Ecosystem Survey.