Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Michenzani Area Integrated Redevelopment Project (Michenzani Green Corridor Plan), in Michenzani, Mjini
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REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR Public Disclosure Authorized Boosting Inclusive Growth for Zanzibar (BIG‐Z): Integrated Development Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment For Michenzani Area Integrated Redevelopment Project (Michenzani Green Corridor Plan), in Michenzani, Mjini Public Disclosure Authorized District, Unguja Zanzibar ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DRAFT) Public Disclosure Authorized June 2020 Client/Review Authority Consultant: Submitted to: Project Implementation Team (PMT) Zanzibar Environmental Ministry of Finance and Planning Management Authority (ZEMA) P.O.Box 874 P. O. Box 2808 Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania Public Disclosure Authorized REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING Boosting Inclusive Growth for Zanzibar (BIG‐Z): Integrated Development Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment For Michenzani Area Integrated Redevelopment Project (Michenzani Green Corridor Plan), in Michenzani, Mjini District, Unguja Zanzibar Project Management Team (PMT) Zanzibar Urban Services Project Ministry of Finance and Planning P.O.Box 874 Zanzibar, Tanzania TEAM OF EXPERTS S/N NAME PROFESSIONAL SIGNATURE 1 Eng. Sanjo M. Mgeta Environmental Engineer 2 Josephine Mwankusye Sociologist 3 Jofta Timanywa Environmental and Safety Specialist TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ viii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Project background ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Project Objective ........................................................................................................................ 2 1.3 Scoping ....................................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Objective of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ......................................................... 2 1.5 Study Methodologies .................................................................................................................. 3 1.5.1 Formation of a Study Team .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.5.2 Socio‐economic Survey ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1.5.3 Public and Officials Consultations .................................................................................................................... 3 1.5.4 Observation ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.5.5 Documents Review ........................................................................................................................................... 3 1.5.6 Collection of Baseline Information ................................................................................................................... 4 1.5.7 Impact Identification and Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Limitations of the Study .............................................................................................................. 4 1.7 Assumptions of the Study ........................................................................................................... 4 1.8 Report Structure ......................................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2: POLICY, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ....................................................... 6 2.1 Policy and Strategy Framework................................................................................................... 6 2.1.1 The Zanzibar Vision 2020 ................................................................................................................................. 6 2.1.2 Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (ZSGRP‐III) ................................................................. 6 2.1.3 Zanzibar Environmental Policy (2013) .............................................................................................................. 6 2.1.4 Land Policy: ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.5 Zanzibar Forest Policy (1999) ........................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.6 Zanzibar Water Policy (2000) ........................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.7 Zanzibar Energy Policy (2009) .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.8 Zanzibar Transport Policy (2004) ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.9 Zanzibar Transport Master Plan (2007) ............................................................................................................ 8 2.1.10 Zanzibar Agricultural Sector Policy ................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.11 Food Security and Nutrition Policy (2008) ...................................................................................................... 10 2.1.12 Zanzibar Health Policy (2011) ........................................................................................................................ 10 2.1.13 Tourism Policy (2005) ..................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.14 National Spatial Development Strategy (NSDS) .............................................................................................. 10 2.1.15 Stone Town Master Plan (Zanzibar a Plan Historic Stone Town), 1994 ........................................................... 1 0 2.2 Legislative and Regulatory Framework ..................................................................................... 11 2.2.1 Regional Administration Act (2014) ............................................................................................................... 11 2.2.2 Local Government Authority Act (2014) ......................................................................................................... 11 2.2.3 Environmental Management Act (2015) ........................................................................................................ 11 2.2.4 Road Transport Act No.7 (2003) ..................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.5 Zanzibar Land Tenure Act, 1992 ..................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.6 Land Allocation .............................................................................................................................................. 12 2.2.7 Compensation of Affected Properties ............................................................................................................. 12 2.2.8 The Valuers Registration Act, 2015 ................................................................................................................ 12 2.2.9 Legislation on Right of Way ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.2.10 Labour Relations Act, 2004 ............................................................................................................................ 12 2.2.11 The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 2002 ............................................................................................ 13 2.2.12 Town and Country Decree (Cap 85), Regulations ............................................................................................ 13 2.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies.................................................................................................. 13 2.3.1 Background .................................................................................................................................................... 13 i 2.3.2 Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) ....................................................................................................... 13 2.3.3 Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP4.11) ........................................................................................................ 14 2.3.4 Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) .......................................................................................................... 14 2.3.5 Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) ....................................................................................................................... 14 2.3.6 Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines