The Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) offers broad and systematic coverage of environmental and social risks. It responds to new and varied development challenges that have arisen over time.
<p><b>"Tanzania is one of only 10 countries in Africa—and of only a few more countries in the rest of the world—where total wealth per capita has declined"</b></p>
The Environmental and Social Framework aims to protect people and the environment in investment projects supported by the World Bank. It responds to new and varied development demands and challenges that have arisen over time.