Tenders Are Invited For Environmental And Social Management Plan Relating To Electrification Works Using Autonomous Solar Systems For Local Infrastructure

Tenders are invited for Environmental and Social Management Plan Relating to Electrification Works Using Autonomous Solar Systems for Local Infrastructure in the City of Kinshasa. The preliminary assessment made by the World Bank classifies the Energy Component sub-project as a project with moderate risk from an environmental and social point of view and with substantial risk with regard to the risks of Exploitation and Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (EAS/HS). The environmental and social screening report carried out by the project classified the solar panel installation work in the category of projects with moderate environmental and social risk for the following reasons: The total number of targeted buildings, The fact that the installation of solar panels on roofs is not yet regulated in the DRC, The lack of guidelines on the legal and safe installation of solar panels on roofs, Low maintenance and upkeep capacity. In view of this classification established by the screening report, the Bank recommended the development of an Environmental and Social Management plan taking into account the risks linked to the aspects of Hygiene, Safety and Health at Work (HSST). [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : http://www.jeuneafrique.com/annonces/appels-doffres/