Review of ESIAs/RAPs and ESMPs/ESMF and RPF For South Sudan – Eastern Africa Regional Transport and Trade Facilitation Program

Narrative Description of Project:

The Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Kenya have applied for financing to International Development Association (IDA) for the South Sudan – Eastern Africa Regional Transport and Trade Facilitation Program (SS-EARTTFP) in an amount of US$ 450 million, to support the 595 kilometre Eldoret-Nadapal Road project that has been on the government’s cards since the landlocked country gained autonomy from Sudan two years ago. The road aims to improve trade between the two countries and increase road travel between Kenya and South Sudan.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff Within the Assignment:

EMC provided technical support to South Sudan – Eastern Africa Regional Transport and Trade Facilitation Program (SS-EARTTFP) from 2013-2014 by reviewing the ESMPs and RAPs including ESMF and RPF for this project and advising KeNHA and World Bank on adequate steps to mitigate adverse impacts.