ACCESS Project: ESS7 Relevance Assessment

Field assessment visit in Bhutan
Client

The World Bank Group

Location

Sarpang

Duration

October 2024 – November 2024

Services provided

Safeguards Screening

Provision of technical and logistical support to the World Bank team to conduct an assessment to determine whether ESS7 (Indigenous Peoples) is relevant to the ACCESS Project in Sarpang.

Outcomes

We delivered the following solutions to ensure compliance:

  • Provided technical and logistical support to assess whether ESS7 is relevant to the ACCESS Project.
  • Reviewed data, prepared scoping instruments, designed and piloted the ESS study, and conducted consultations in Tareythang, Umling, Chuzagang and Gelephu Thromde.
  • Prepared transcription and reports, and participated in the presentation on ESS7 to DGPC and MoIT.
  • Organised a workshop for the World Bank, NGOs, academics and experts.