AGL Hydro AS

completed

This project is a response to a client request. Based on the current agreement with the client, IFC will deliver the following: 1) Documentation review - the Client has already started preparation of the retrenchment and change management strategy and plans to start workforce demobilization. The Client has also developed other relevant baseline reports and management plans related to the management of social and environmental issues. To ensure that the retrenchment and change management strategy is in line with the current good practice, demonstrates clear link to operational risks, and assesses alternative opportunities for local workforce following demobilization, the IFC team will review the existing documentation and provide recommendations as to any gaps that the client needs to cover. 2) Site visit - IFC will organize an initial site visit to Georgia to help concretize the scope of the retrenchment strategy and associated implementation plans, and get a sense of the challenges. IFC team will work with the client to identify the right set of internal and external stakeholders that need to be interviewed as well as the appropriate program for site visit. 3) Report back - following the site visit the IFC team will provide some field findings, gap assessment and recommendations to help strengthen the retrenchment and change management strategy and its future implementation. Advice on the communications strategy and engagement with different stakeholders in the process will form an important part of the recommendations. IFC will also provide recommendations as to specific programs/activities that could provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for the communities/workforce moving forward, if such are identified. IFC experience with SME development and agricultural development programs will be integrated into the recommendations if required. 4) Follow on advisory and coordination calls - following the site visit and during the early stages of the retrenchment strategy implementation, the IFC team will continue engaging with the client to discuss progress and trouble shoot any issues and challenges.