1 | Page State Project Management Unit, West Bengal Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project Institute of Environmental Studies and Wetland management Dept. of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal DD-24, Sector – 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PILOT INVESTMENTS UNDER ICZM PROJECT – WEST BENGAL A. Background : The Government of India, along with the State Governments of Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal, is implementing a World Bank financed project called the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZM Project). The Project aims to support the long-term vision of the Government by (a) building national capacity for implementation of a comprehensive coastal management approach in the country, and (b) piloting the integrated coastal zone management approach in the states of Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal. The Project focuses on expanding the institutional capacity and knowledge base needed for integrated management of coastal zones, capacity building at the state level, preparation of integrated coastal zone management plans, and a range of complementary local pilot investments. The pilot activities in West Bengal are located mainly on the coastal stretches of Digha- Sankarpur and Sagar Island of Sundarban. SPMU – West Bengal, ICZM Project now intends to assess the impact of the pilot investments that are either completed or nearing completion for which ICZM Project intends to engage consultancy services from eligible firms and universities. The intended consultancy will involve extensive data collection and research using both qualitative and quantitative methods. B. Objectives of the Assignment 1. To provide an appropriate framework of evaluation which takes into account baseline conditions, institutional and knowledge benchmarks, dynamic nature of ICZM processes with suggestion to improve project design and implementation. 2. To provide investigative and diagnostic information through project evaluation and provide documentation of lessons learnt to the SPMU due to the implementation of
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State Project Management Unit, West Bengal
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project Institute of Environmental Studies and Wetland management
Dept. of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal
DD-24, Sector – 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR
IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PILOT INVESTMENTS UNDER ICZM PROJECT –
WEST BENGAL
A. Background :
The Government of India, along with the State Governments of Gujarat, Odisha and West
Bengal, is implementing a World Bank financed project called the Integrated Coastal Zone
Management Project (ICZM Project). The Project aims to support the long-term vision of
the Government by (a) building national capacity for implementation of a comprehensive
coastal management approach in the country, and (b) piloting the integrated coastal zone
management approach in the states of Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal. The Project
focuses on expanding the institutional capacity and knowledge base needed for integrated
management of coastal zones, capacity building at the state level, preparation of integrated
coastal zone management plans, and a range of complementary local pilot investments. The
pilot activities in West Bengal are located mainly on the coastal stretches of Digha-
Sankarpur and Sagar Island of Sundarban.
SPMU – West Bengal, ICZM Project now intends to assess the impact of the pilot
investments that are either completed or nearing completion for which ICZM Project
intends to engage consultancy services from eligible firms and universities. The intended
consultancy will involve extensive data collection and research using both qualitative and
quantitative methods.
B. Objectives of the Assignment
1. To provide an appropriate framework of evaluation which takes into account
baseline conditions, institutional and knowledge benchmarks, dynamic nature of
ICZM processes with suggestion to improve project design and implementation.
2. To provide investigative and diagnostic information through project evaluation and
provide documentation of lessons learnt to the SPMU due to the implementation of
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ICZM approach in select coastal stretches. The findings may be disseminated to
concerned Govt Depts and the PEAs in order to provide them an insight to the
outcomes for planning and executing integrated sustained approaches to the
development and management of coastal zones.
3. To provide a structured assessment of the economic and social costs and benefits
accrued, with practical quantifications, from implementation of the pilot investments
under ICZM Project West Bengal. The results and conclusions of the impact
assessment may contribute to future policy development and action plans including
possible promotion of thematic research programs and capacity building activities.
C. Scope of Work:
Impact Assessment of all the pilots investments executed under ICZM Project should cover
following salient points:-
1. Assessing and analysing benefits arising from the pilot investments using Cost
Benefit Analysis or any other similar measures/standards
2. Assessing and analysing extent of involvement of community in planning, execution
and supervision, especially in micro infrastructure development, livelihood and
income generation activities.
3. Assessing and analysing implementation of Environment and Social Management
Plan during implementation and post implementation phase. Impact on flora and
fauna, and livelihoods of the people during the course of the implementation of the
project components of ICZM Project.
4. Assessing and analysing adequacy and appropriateness of the documentation process
followed in general and specifically for livelihood and vendor rehabilitation
components Digha & Sagar Block. Consultant is expect to compare the
documentation with national and international process and suggest best practices.
5. Assessing and analysing key risk factors for longer-term sustainability of the created
assets. Analysis of the resources and capacities (organisational, social, financial,
economic) available with the stakeholders including beneficiaries and communities in
general.
6. Assessment of the achievements in capacity building, knowledge sharing, co-
ordination capabilities and general awareness regarding implementation of ICZM
activities. Assessment and analysis of lessons learnt and identification of gaps
amongst the different stakeholders including the PEAs and other govt. departments.
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Assessment of possibilities of convergence and degree of integration with other social
and development schemes.
7. Identification of scope of revenue generation if any, from the usage of the assets
created under this project for long term sustainability of the project components
independently.
The analysis to be carried out in comparison with related baseline values (i.e. at least one year
before the implementation of the respective project components). In case of non-availability
of such data, the analysis should be made in comparison with related values pertaining to the
region sourced from government records or reports of reputed organizations, and
questionnaire survey with the local community/authorities.
The consultant is also required to get familiarized with the project through a desk review of
existing project documents and reports like the Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Detailed
Project Reports of the various pilot investments, CRZ notifications, PEA wise Project