ECG has released two drafts World Bank-required safeguard instruments, in addition to two previously disclosed Environmental and Social (E&S) documents. These draft documents are meant for the proposed ECG’s Commercial Loss Reduction and Financial Management Enhancement project under the Government of Ghana’s Energy Sector Recovery Program (GESRP). This program is funded under the World Bank’s Performance for Results (PforR) and Investment Project Financing (IPF) arrangements.

These Environmental and Social (E&S) documents are disclosed per the Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements for disclosure of project related E&S documents to enable the public and other interested parties to  be informed and also contribute to developing an acceptable E&S program.

The public, academia, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), regulators, and other related parties are invited to review and share their comments on these documents for finalization and implementation.

The new draft documents added are:

1. Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP)
2. Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

Click here to access these draft documents and other previously published draft safeguard instruments.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is implementing a Commercial Loss Reduction, and Improved Financial Management Systems projects as part of the Government of Ghana’s Energy Sector Recovery Program (ESRP). This program is funded through the World Bank’s Program for Results (PforR) and Investment Project Financing (IPF) arrangements.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pleased to announce the release of two draft documents: the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and the Environmental and Social Assessment Report. These documents were prepared with our collaborators in accordance with the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standard 10, which emphasizes transparency and public involvement by requiring borrowers to disclose information on environmental and social risks and their mitigation measures.

The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) outlines our approach to involving stakeholders in the decision-making process, ensuring that their perspectives and knowledge contribute to the development of our projects. The Environmental and Social Systems Assessment (ESSA) Report evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the legal and regulatory framework of the energy sector to guide environmental and social impacts assessments, as well as the institutional set-up and capacity to plan, implement, monitor, and report on environmental and social measures.

Both documents are now available for public review and comment. We invite all interested parties, including community members, experts, and stakeholders, to provide their feedback. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the shaping of our projects and to ensure they proceed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Your insights and input are crucial to our ongoing commitment to sustainable development. We look forward to your constructive participation.

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