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Effective and ongoing implementation of mitigation measures will reduce the
potential residual negative impacts on cultural institutions during
decommissioning to insignificant.
8.11 IMPACTS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMY
8.11.1 Construction
ERM recommends the following mitigation measures during and throughout
construction to maximise the positive impacts of the Project on employment
and the economy:
• A Local Supplier and Contractor Development Unit should be established
and should continue to operate throughout the construction phase. This
unit should seek to increase services and contracts sourced from local
suppliers, and should provide training and mentoring support to local
entrepreneurs and vendors;
• Implement a Local Employment Policy within Azura and its
subcontractors, to prioritize recruitment of residents from the local
communities first, followed by the region, as far as is practicable given the
skill and experience requirements of different jobs. The policy will outline
Azura’s requirements on community liaison and local workforce
employment which the EPC contractors (and other contractors) will be
expected to adhere to;
• Implement a Local Procurement Policy that favors capable businesses and
service providers from the local communities first, followed by the region,
ahead of providers from outside the area;
• Ensure that recruitment and training is transparent and equitable (by
implementing procedures that prevent payment of bribes for recruitment,
for example) and that the training programmes meet national and
international standards for employment and occupational health and
safety;
• Develop and implement training programmes to develop local workforce
and supplier capacity;
• All Project staff shall receive on-the-job training associated with their role,
with associated certification for employees to use in future employment;
• Disseminate information about local employment and contracting
opportunities equitably by using accessible communication channels such
as local government bulletins, village notice boards, registration with
district employment departments, and advertisements in local
newspapers; and
AZURA EDO IPP
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DRAFT EIA REPORT