Environmental and Social Management Framework: Protected Area And Wildlife Project

This Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) has been prepared for the Protected Area and Wildlife Project (PAW). The project aims to strengthen the management systems for national protected areas conservation and for enforcement of wildlife laws in Laos. This draft has been disclosed in country and consulted with stakeholders in line with OP 4.01 requirements. A public consultation organized by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was held on Dec 17, 2013 on the goal and content of this document in Vientiane capital and five capital provinces (Xiengkuang, Luang Prabang, Houaphan, Bolikhamxay and Khammouane.). Results of this public consultation will be included in the final ESMF.