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Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy Irrigation Department Govt. of Sindh Feasibility Study for Rehabilitation and Modernization of Sukkur Barrage, Detailed Design & Tender Documents (Assignment-A) COMMUNICATION STRATEGY May 2018 Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy Notice This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely for IRRIGATION AND POWER DEPARTMENT’s information and use in relation to SINDH WATER SECTOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE – I (WSIP), Consulting Services for Preparation of Feasibility Studies for Rehabilitation and Modernization of Sukkur Barrage, Detailed Design & Tender Documents. The Joint Venture (WS Atkins International Ltd, ACE and NDC) assumes no responsibility to any other party in respect of or arising out of or in connection with this document and/or its contents. This document has 59 pages including the cover. Document History Job number: 5101878 Document ref: Feasibility Study Revision Purpose Description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Rev 1.0 For Client Comment S. Goheer I. Hisam M.I. Samoon M.I. Samoon 07/12/17 Rev 2.0 Updated for SBIP AF S. Goheer I. Hisam M. I. Samoon M.I. Samoon 02/05/18 Client signoff Client Irrigation Department, Govt. of Sindh, Pakistan Project Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project Phase – I (WSIP), Consulting Services for Preparation of Feasibility Studies for Rehabilitation and Modernization of Sukkur Barrage, Detailed Design & Tender Documents Document title Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernisation - Feasibility Study Job no. 5101878 Copy no. 1 Document 5101878/72/DG/050 Reference Atkins, ACE & NDC Joint Venture Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy Table of Contents 1. THE PROJECT 1 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Project Components for the Proposed AF 3 1.2.1. Component A: Rehabilitation of the Barrages 3 1.2.1.1. Sub Component A-1 Rehabilitation of Guddu Barrage 3 1.2.1.2. Sub Component A-2: Rehabilitation of Sukkur Barrage 3 1.2.2. Component B: Improved Barrage Operation 4 1.2.3. Component C: Technical Studies 4 1.2.4. Component D: River Basin Water Resources and Riverine Management 4 1.2.4.1. Dolphin Management and Conservation 4 1.2.4.2. Community Fisheries Co-management 5 1.2.4.3. River Bank Rehabilitation 5 1.2.4.4. Sustainable Agriculture 5 1.2.4.5. Technical Studies 5 1.2.4.6. Education and Awareness Raising 5 1.2.4.7. Water Quality and Pollutant Studies 5 1.2.5. Component E: Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation 5 1.3. Outline of the Report 6 1.4. Potential Environmental and Social Impacts 6 1.4.1. Environmental Impacts 6 1.4.2. Social Impacts 7 1.5. Communication Strategy and Assessment 7 1.5.1. Communication Objectives 7 1.5.2. Identification of Stakeholders 7 1.5.2.1. Primary Stakeholders 8 1.5.2.2. Secondary Stakeholders 8 1.5.2.3. Key Stakeholders 9 1.6. Assessment Methodology 9 2. ASSESSMENT AND KEY FINDINGS 11 2.1. Social and Cultural Structure of Sukkur 11 2.1.1. Literacy Rate and Languages Spoken 11 2.2. Consultation Process 11 2.2.1. First Round of Consultations 12 2.2.1.1. Consultation with Primary Stakeholders 12 2.2.1.2. Consultation with Secondary Stakeholders 15 2.2.2. International Conference on Dolphin Conservation and Management 15 2.2.3. Second Round of Consultation 15 2.2.4. Arrangement of a Workshop and Consultation Meetings 15 2.2.5. Consultation by Communication Team 17 2.2.6. Female Consultation by Gender Specialist 18 3. MEDIA ENVIRONMENT IN PAKISTAN 19 3.1. Review of Media Environment 19 3.1.1. Radio 19 3.1.2. Television 19 3.1.3. Print Media 19 Atkins, ACE & NDC Joint Venture Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy 3.1.4. Internet 20 3.2. Powerful Media Groups in Pakistan 20 4. COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND COMMUNICATION MATRIX 21 4.1. Communication Tools 21 4.2. Communication Matrix 22 5. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BUDGET 32 5.1. Implementation Arrangements 32 5.1.1. Project Management Office (PMO) 32 5.1.2. Construction Supervision Consultants (CSC) 32 5.1.3. Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant (MEC) 32 5.2. Budget 33 TABLES Table 1: Primary Stakeholder at SBRMP ................................................................................................ 8 Table 2: Secondary Stakeholders at SBRMP ......................................................................................... 8 Table 3: Number of Persons Contacted in Various Consultation Meetings/Workshops ...................... 12 Table 4: First Round of Consultation-Scoping Sessions held with the Communities near Barrage Site ............ 13 Table 5: Feedback from First Round of Consultations from Communities ........................................... 13 Table 6: First Round of Consultation- Scoping Sessions/Focus Group Discussions held in the Command Area of Sukkur Barrage during Aug-Sep 2015 .................................................................... 14 Table 7: Feedback from First Round of Consultations from Farmers of Barrage Command Area ...... 14 Table 8: Feedback from Secondary Stakeholders at Sukkur ............................................................... 15 Table 9: Feedback from Second Round of Consultations .................................................................... 16 Table 10: Feedback from Consultations of Communication Team ....................................................... 18 Table 11: Important Communication Tools and their Specific Use ....................................................... 21 Table 12: Communication Matrix - Primary Stakeholders .................................................................... 23 Table 13 Communication Matrix – Secondary Stakeholders ................................................................ 26 FIGURES Figure 1: Sukkur Barrage Project Location ............................................................................................. 2 Figure 2: Organogram of PMO for Implementation of SBIP ................................................................. 33 ANNEXURES Annexure A: Questionnaire- Information Seeking Behaviors and Preferences Annexure B: First Round of Consultation- Scoping Sessions/Focus Group Discussions held in the Command Area of Sukkur Barrage Annexure C: First Round of Consultation-List of Secondary Stakeholders Contacted during 2012 and 2013-2014 Annexure D: Second Round of Consultation - Attendance Sheet of the Participants of Workshop held on 7th August 2017 Annexure E: Second Round of Consultation - List of Officers Contacted for Consultation during October-November 2017 Annexure F: Photo log Atkins, ACE & NDC Joint Venture Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy LIST OF ACRONYMS ADAS Automatic Data Acquisition System AF Additional Financing BBC British Broadcasting Corporation CBOs Community Based Organizations CSC Construction Supervision Consultants EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESA Environmental and Social Assessment ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan FFS Field Farmers School FGD Focus Group Discussion FM Frequency Modulation GCA Gross Command Area GOS Government of Sindh GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism HHs Households Survey IRDCC Indus River Dolphin Conservation Centre MCM Million Cubic Meter MEC Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant NGOs No- Governmental Organizations OP Operational Policy OXFAM Oxford Committee for Famine Relief PBC Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation PCMU Project Coordination and Monitoring Unit P&D Dept. Planning and Development Department PEMRA Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PMO Project Management Office POEs Panel of Experts PTA Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTV Pakistan Television Corporation RAP Resettlement Action Plan RPF Resettlement Policy Framework SAP Social Action Plan SBIP Sindh Barrages Improvement Project SBRMP Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SEPA Sindh Environmental Protection Agency SID Sind Irrigation Department SIDA Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority SMF Social Management Framework SMS Short Message Service SRSP Sindh Rural Support Program SP Superintending Police Atkins, ACE & NDC Joint Venture Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy SYWO Sindh Youth Welfare Organization TV Television VoA Voice of America WB World Bank WiMAX World Wide Interoperability for Microwave Access WSIP Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project WWF World Wildlife Fund Atkins, ACE & NDC Joint Venture Sukkur Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernization Project Communication Strategy 1. THE PROJECT 1.1. Introduction Sukkur Barrage, constructed in 1932, is the first barrage over the Indus River, located about 225 air miles (362 km) northeast of Karachi (68° 50’ 43.38” E, 27° 40’ 48.45” N) in Sukkur District of the Sindh Province of Pakistan. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) downstream of Lansdowne Railway Bridge and the twin cities of Sukkur and Rohri are located on the right and left banks of the river respectively (refer Figure-1). The Barrage is situated 100 miles (160 km) downstream of Guddu Barrage and about 300 miles (483 km) upstream of Kotri Barrage. The Sukkur Barrage is lifeline for agriculture development in Sindh province as it is serving the gross commanded area (GCA) of about 3.33 million ha (8.23 million acres) in middle and lower Sindh. Out of this, 3.06 million ha (7.55 million