Project Overview
This project supports the development of BFuture Model Farms in Ghana, the Republic of Congo and Senegal through environmental and social impact assessment, feasibility studies and regulatory compliance with AfDB’s Integrated Safeguards System and national legislation.
Objectives
Overall Objective:
Support the development of BFuture Model Farms in Ghana, the Republic of Congo and Senegal through environmental and social impact assessment, feasibility studies and regulatory compliance.
Specific Objective:
Assess environmental and social impacts and develop an ESIA and ESMP aligned with AfDB’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS), produce feasibility studies for the planned extension in Ghana and the launch of operations in the Republic of Congo and Senegal, and support approvals, periodic reporting and renewal of environmental permits with national authorities to ensure compliance in the three countries.
Activities
- Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and prepare Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) in compliance with AfDB ISS, national legislation and international best practices.
- Produce Feasibility Studies evaluating technical, agronomic, economic and social viability for planned investments in each country.
- Collect baseline environmental, social and economic data and develop compliance reporting frameworks, including Annual Environmental Reports (AER).
- Support Environmental Permit applications and interactions with national authorities and AfDB.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, including public consultations, feedback documentation and disclosure procedures.
- Implement services across Ghana, Republic of Congo and Senegal with country-specific adaptations and language requirements (English/French).
Expected Results
- Inception Report delivered, including stakeholder mapping, work plan, regulatory gap analysis and project categorisation.
- Environmental and Social Baseline Reports, ESIAs and ESMPs delivered for Ghana, the Republic of Congo and Senegal.
- Stakeholder Engagement Reports delivered with feedback integrated into ESMPs.
- Draft and Final Feasibility Studies delivered, integrating environmental, social, financial and risk components.
- Supporting evidence, technical annexes and reference materials delivered (water and soil tests, GIS data, site photos, preparatory studies).
- Annual Environmental Reports and Environmental Management Plans prepared for permit submissions and renewals.
