[{"bbox": [86, 153, 1134, 207], "category": "Text", "text": "economy, governments and industry can dedicate more financial resources to tackle environmental problems and promote the agenda for investments in sustainable development."}, {"bbox": [86, 211, 1134, 266], "category": "Text", "text": "**Outcomes of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening** (relevant for budget support and strategic-level interventions)"}, {"bbox": [86, 271, 693, 300], "category": "Text", "text": "The SEA screening concluded that no further action was required."}, {"bbox": [86, 304, 1134, 359], "category": "Text", "text": "**Outcomes of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening** (relevant for projects and/or specific interventions within a project)"}, {"bbox": [86, 363, 862, 392], "category": "Text", "text": "The EIA screening classified the Action Category C; no need for further assessment."}, {"bbox": [86, 395, 1134, 451], "category": "Text", "text": "**Outcome of the Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) screening** (relevant for projects and/or specific interventions within a project)"}, {"bbox": [86, 455, 969, 484], "category": "Text", "text": "The CRA screening concluded that this action is no or low risk (no need for further assessment)."}, {"bbox": [86, 505, 628, 533], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls"}, {"bbox": [86, 537, 1134, 725], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the OECD Gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as G1. This means that Gender Equality is a significant objective of the Action. A gender analysis, able to inform the proposal will be conducted in the inception phase and one explicit gender equality objective is included. Particular attention will be given to gender participation in all activities included in this Action. Considerations on gender are relevant in the investment and trade sector in Angola, since lack of economic diversification due to a high concentration on oil-production has a significant negative impact on women, who do not participate on equal terms in that sector's employment. Several studies indicate that oil production correlates negatively with female labour force participation²²."}, {"bbox": [86, 729, 1134, 863], "category": "Text", "text": "Sensitisation and awareness activities will be developed, in parallel and in complementarity with the technical assistance and training activities which will be integrated in the Action Plan, giving specific attention to women's participation, including workers, businesswomen and entrepreneurs. In the monitoring and evaluation processes, the gender issue will be addressed whenever possible and relevant, including participation of related civil society organisations and non-State actors."}, {"bbox": [86, 884, 234, 912], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Human Rights"}, {"bbox": [86, 916, 1134, 1131], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action will integrate the principles of the human rights-based approach: applying all human rights for all, meaningful and inclusive participation and access to decision-making, non-discrimination and equality, accountability, and rule of law for all, and transparency and access to information. To this end, a consultation processes to right-holders about their needs and aspirations will be carried out along the different stages of the project's cycle. The consultations will promote and ensure the participation and voice of women, including more vulnerable groups such as widows, single women, the elderly and young women, LGBTQI+ and persons with disabilities. An accountability mechanism will be in place for people and communities who believe that they have been, or are likely to be, harmed by the Action, and access to information will be ensured."}, {"bbox": [86, 1152, 185, 1180], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disability"}, {"bbox": [86, 1184, 1134, 1293], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this Action is labelled as D0. Nevertheless, to the extent possible, people with disabilities will be given priority in the selection of right-holders participating in the Action, and the Action will ensure their specific needs are not overlooked. To this end, activities related to gathering data on needs of persons with disabilities will be included."}, {"bbox": [86, 1314, 334, 1342], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Reduction of inequalities"}, {"bbox": [86, 1346, 1134, 1401], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the Inequality Marker, this Action has been labelled as an IO since inequality reduction is not targeted."}, {"bbox": [86, 1422, 426, 1450], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Democracy and Good Governance"}, {"bbox": [86, 1454, 1134, 1589], "category": "Text", "text": "This Action includes technical assistance and training to implement provisions included in the SIFA that are relevant for democracy and good governance. Notably, the enhancement of official digital platforms and their interoperability to facilitate access to information, statistics, and administrative procedures to facilitate investment and trade improve transparency, thereby strengthening good governance. The SIFA also encourages good practices in policymaking, such as consultations and impact assessments. Moreover, the implementation of the SIFA will"}, {"bbox": [86, 1623, 588, 1647], "category": "Footnote", "text": "²² For example: AfDB_WomenEconomicsEmpowerment_V15.pdf"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1681, 1144, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 13 of 25"}]