2.2 Private sector development: independent advice

The NCEA provides advice on the scope, process and content of ESIAs for projects submitted to the PSD facilities. The NCEA's advice ensures the RVO that all relevant risks are in clear view before financing is allocated. Our advice has become increasingly integrated into the working processes of the RVO. The NCEA's ESIA advice has expanded to include relevant IFC performance standards, and in some cases, the implementation phase of projects. For example, the NCEA can check if an ESIA tackles resettlement in a way that meets IFC PS 5, or look at how ESIA conclusions have been addressed in the environmental and social management of a project.