パキスタン国 カシム港石炭荷揚げターミナル・鉄道本線間接続に係る計画策定支援【有償勘定技術支援】 ファイナルレポート 附属資料-4 Terms of Reference of the External Monitoring Consultant Appendix-4 Terms of Reference of the External Monitoring Consultant A. Project Background The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is planning to set up a 660 MW ultra-supercritical coal fired power plant at Lakhra to be financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other potential donors. JICA has commissioned the study "Preparatory Survey on Lakhra Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant Construction Project" (the "Lakhra Study") to support the construction of high efficiency, ultra-supercritical, Lakhra Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant (LCPP) of 600 megawatt (MW) net capacity at Lakhra in Jamshoro District of Sindh. The LCPP project plans to import 2 million tons of coal annually at Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) located at Port Qasim. The coal will be then transported to LCPP by the existing railway main line of Pakistan Railway (PR). The nearest railway station on the main line is the Bin Qasim Station located about 9 kilometer (km) from Port Qasim. In anticipation of the new imported coal-based power plants being developed in Jamshoro and in Punjab, PR is planning the improvements at Bin Qasim Station and of the spur line between Port Qasim and Bin Qasim Station. However, currently there is no infrastructure to transport coal between coal unloading terminals at PIBT and the Bin Qasim Station. In this regard, JICA has initiated a feasibility study through Nippon Koei Company (or JICA Study Team, JST) for development of coal transportation between PIBT and PR main line (the “Project”). PQA is preparing the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that will mitigate adverse social impacts due to the project. The RAP will be consistent with the IFC Policy on Resettlement. A RAP Implementing Agency i.e. NGO or Social Consulting Firm will be hired by PQA for thr implementation of the RAP. Figure-1: Location of the Project 1 / 5 Key Objective of External Monitoring Monitoring involves the collection and analysis of data on resettlement activities with the applying accruing information. Monitoring allows project participants to keep track of resettlement activities, to determine whether resettlement objectives are being achieved, and to make whatever changes are necessary to improve resettlement performance. Evaluation is an assessment of resettlement performance and results in light of stated the objectives. Evaluation for purposes of the RAP is proposed to include a participatory component allowing the project participants to comment on their experience of the project. To be successful, monitoring and evaluation begins with clear resettlement design followed by identification and elaboration of appropriate criteria and indicators. Indicators and Means for Verification Indicators form the key elements of any monitoring and evaluation system. Indicators also make possible the comparison of inputs with the completion of outputs and achievement of objectives and goals, thus providing the basis for performance evaluation. Four categories of indicators have been formulated to facilitate monitoring of Progress, Outputs, Effects, Impacts and Compliance in implementing the resettlement. Effect Monitoring This will be used to measure the extent to which the immediate objectives have been achieved and give an idea of the results emanating from implementing the RAP e.g., percentage of APs now accessing better housing or improved livelihoods on account of being successfully resettled. Impact Monitoring This is the process through which, assessment of the overall achievement of the resettlement goal will be made. Specifically, this is the system that will generate data to gauge success towards implementation of this RAP in terms of impact of the resettlement on the APs. The basis for impact monitoring is the baseline social-economic survey data against which the wellbeing of APs will be compared. The External Monitoring Consultant (EMC) will review implementation process as per set policies in the RAP and assess the achievement of resettlement objectives, the changes in living standards and livelihoods, restoration of the economic and social base of the affected people, the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of entitlements, the need for further mitigation measures if any, and to learn strategic lessons for future policy formulation and planning. Scope of Work The scope of work of the EMC will include the following tasks: (1) To review and verify the progress in land acquisition/resettlement implementation of the Project and whether they have been followed as provided in the RAP. (2) Provide a summary of whether involuntary resettlement was implemented (a) in accordance with the RAP, and (b) in accordance with the stated policy. (3) Verify expenditure & adequacy of budget for resettlement activities. (4) Describe any outstanding actions that are required to bring the resettlement activities in line with RAP. Describe further mitigation measures needed to meet the needs of any affected person or families judged and/or perceiving themselves to be worse off as a result of the Project. Provide a timetable and define budget requirements for these supplementary mitigation measures. (5) Describe any lessons learned that might be useful in developing the new national resettlement policy and legal/institutional framework for involuntary resettlement. (6) To Identify, quantify, and qualify the types of conflicts and grievances reported and resolved and assess whether the consultation and participation procedures followed in accordance with the RAP. (7) To identify the strengths and weaknesses of the land acquisition/resettlement objectives and approaches, implementation strategies. (8) Identification of the categories of impacts and evaluation of the quality and timeliness of delivering entitlements (compensation and rehabilitation measures) for each category and how the entitlements were used and their impact and adequacy to meet the specified objectives of the plans. The quality and timeliness of delivering entitlements, and the sufficiency of entitlements as per approved policy. (9) To review the quality and suitability of the relocation sites from the perspective of the both affected and host communities. 2 / 5 (10) Review results of internal monitoring and verify claims through sampling check at the field level to assess whether land acquisition/resettlement objectives have been generally met. Involve the affected people and community groups in assessing the impact of land acquisition for monitoring and evaluation purposes. (11) To monitor and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the consultative process with affected APs, particularly those vulnerable, including the adequacy and effectiveness of grievance procedures and legal redress available to the affected parties, and dissemination of information about these. B. Methodology and Approach The general approach to be used is to monitor activities and evaluate impacts ensuring participation of all stakeholders especially women and vulnerable groups. Monitoring tools should include both quantitative and qualitative methods. The external monitor should reach out to cover: (1) 100% APs who had property, assets, incomes and activities severely affected by Project works and had to relocate either to resettlement sites or who chose to self-relocate, or whose source of income was severely affected. (2) 10% of persons who had property, assets, incomes and activities marginally affected by project works and did not have to relocate; (3) 10% of those affected by off-site project activities by contractors and sub-contractors including employment, use of land for contractor's camps, pollution, public health etc.; C. Other Stakeholders and their Responsibility 1. PQA: PQA will establish, for the Project, a Project Manegement Unit (PMU) headed by a Project Maneger (PM), at the project office that will be responsible for the overall execution of the Project. The PM will work on deputation from PQA. The project will be overseeing by the PM, PMU. One implementation committee will be formed to provide overall guidelines and cooperation for project implementation and keep liaison with various stakeholders including Donor, different government organizations and other relevant agencies. (1) Acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land and other property to private sector developers, to carry out the planning, engineering, design, construction, marketing, sales and other operations under the regulations of master plan (2) Execute works in connection with the utilization of infrastructure such as supply and discharge of water, electricity, transportation and other services and amenities and generally to do anything necessary or expedient for purposes of such development and for purposes incidental thereto, provided that save as provided in this Act, nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the disregard by the Authority of any law for the time being in force. (3) Lead, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project. 2. External Monitoring Consultant (EMC): The EMC will be engaged to assist PQA during construction and operation stage for implementation of the RAP. The tasks of the EMC are to: (1) Verify results of internal monitoring; (2) Assess whether resettlement objectives have been met; specifically, whether (3) Livelihoods and living standards have been restored or enhanced; (4) Assess resettlement efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability,