17. The IPDP will be prepared in consultation with affected IP groups. The mitigation measures and strategies will be presented to them by the ESMU and will be made available to them in PIU and PMU offices. Inputs from the IPs through ESMU will be considered in sub-project design and the final IPDP. The IPDP will be translated into local IP language(s) prior to implementation. PMU/HPC will be responsible for implementation of the IPDP and will ensure resolution of any dispute arising out of the implementation process. The PMU/HPC will further ensure that adequate budget will be available to implement the IPDP.

18. In the preparation of subproject IPDPs, the PMU will have overall coordination, financing, and monitoring responsibilities. The PIU will prepare and supervise implementation. Since IP issues are sensitive, the PMU will ensure that the ESMU has knowledge and experience of working among IP groups and is available for assisting in the planning and implementation of IPDPs for the Investment Program. The PMU will ensure that the ESMU to assist the PIU in planning IPDPs for subprojects is familiar with ADB policy and requirements for IPDPs.

19. The PMU/HPC will provide sufficient resources to formulate IPDPs in sub-projects which will have impacts on IPs. A detailed budget will be prepared by the PIU taking into account all activities associated with the formulation and implementation of IPDPs. Each IPDP will have its own budget. Such budgets will be an integral part of the sub-project cost, and will be made available during project implementation. However, the IA/HPC, in advance, has to have the tentative budget ready for each financial year so that the IA/HPC can provide the budget on a timely basis in order to avoid any delay in sub-project implementation. The IA/HPC will be responsible for making the budget available to its PMU and PIUs or implementation of IPDP.

20. Implementation of the IPDP will be monitored regularly. The PMU will establish a monitoring system involving ESMU, representative of affected IP groups, and nongovernmental and community-based organizations to ensure participatory monitoring arrangements. A set of monitoring indicators will be determined during IPDP implementation. The PMU will also prepare appropriate monitoring formats for effective internal and external monitoring and reporting requirements. Independent monitoring will be undertaken through nongovernmental or community-based organizations or an individual engaged by the EA/HPC with ADB concurrence to carry our external monitoring of the IPDP operations for the whole Investment Program. Monitoring will be carried out twice a year during project implementation. These reports will be submitted to the IA, EA and ADB for review. The PMU and IA through the ESMU will be responsible for determining if any follow-up actions are necessary and ensuring any necessary actions are taken regarding the implementation of IPDPs.