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CSR in the Oil Sector in Angola:
World Bank Technical Assistance Study
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6. CSR issue #4: Social and community development
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Subsequent to the identification mission, discussions have begun with the Fundo de Apoio Social (FAS) to assess interest in integrating CSR activities with the FAS III, for which pre-appraisal discussions are underway. This would present an additional alternative for companies looking to invest in social and community development in Angola, which is becoming an increasingly popular CSR activity. Recently, several oil companies have announced social development initiatives in conjunction with various implementing partners.
Fundo de Apoio Social (FAS):
FAS is a governmental agency, with its own juridical identity and financial and administrative autonomy. FAS was created on October 28, 1994 by Decree 44/94 to implement part of the credit (2802 – A/ANG) negotiated between the Government of Angola and the World Bank in October 1995 that became effective on March 21, 1996. FAS benefits from a credit from the World Bank with the participation of the Government of Angola and bilateral donations from Sweden, Norway, Holland, etc.
The objective of the FAS II project is to contribute to the sustainable utilization of basic social and economic services through:
Part A: Social and Economic Infrastructure
Strengthening social and economic infrastructure in poor communities (as determined by the social economic indicators produced by the Borrower National Statistics Institute) through the financing of Subprojects in areas such as health, education, water and sanitation, feeder road rehabilitation, natural resources management, storage facilities and small irrigation facilities.
Part B: Capacity Building
Increasing the effectiveness and sustainability of community projects by building capacity through: (i) production and dissemination of technical manuals; and (ii) the provision of technical advisory services in support of training activities at the community level, level of implementing partners, local government, and level of FAS.
Part C: Monitoring and Evaluation
Increasing the flow and quality of information on project implementation through the: (i) provision of technical advisory services for the monitoring of project performance; (ii) carrying out of qualitative appraisal and impact assessments of projects; (iii) carrying out of reviews and analysis of interim and final evaluations and the lessons learned; (iv) acquisition of material and equipment for the carrying out of project monitoring; and (v) carrying out of training programs in project monitoring for the staff of FAS.6
The FAS III is currently in the pre-appraisal phase and negotiations between the World Bank and the GoA are scheduled for July 2003. FAS III will expand upon FAS II by expanding coverage from 9 to 18 provinces throughout Angola, and broadening the remit to emphasize capacity-building. A new window will be proposed to address the needs of vulnerable groups, focusing specifically on: (i) participation and social inclusion, (ii) empowerment, capacity building of community based organizations and local administration, (iii) broad civic engagement, (iv) strengthened linkages with local government, and (v) support to ‘pro-community driven development’ enabling environment.
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Footnote:
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Development Credit Agreement, Angola – Second Social Action Fund Project (FAS II) between Republic of Angola and International Development Association; Project ID# PO56393; 10/16/2000 – 2/29/2004; pp. 12-13.
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