The project activities to be financed include civil works related to enhancement of broadband infrastructure, deployment of high-speed broadband networks based on fiber optic cable or advanced wireless technologies to facilitate remote work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and upgrading middle-mile network infrastructure. In addition, a global standard national cyber security center(NCSC) will be established and technical assistance will be provided to conduct feasibility study for establishing an IT Park. The government will construct four data centers (physical infrastructure considered as “associated facilities” for the Project) where the Project will finance supply and installation of IT and ancillary equipment. The environmental risks and impacts are expected to be site-specific, short-term, and reversible. Potential environmental impacts include: (i) soil removal and vegetation clearance for the construction of the new data centers, cyber security center and for the deployment of fiber optic cables; (ii) generation of solid waste from residual construction materials; (iii) management and disposal of electronic waste (E- waste) as a result of the decommission of old equipment which includes unused e-gadgets, fibers and electronic wires; and (iv) nuisance related to dust generation, vibration and noise during construction activities. Waste management and safe disposal of construction debris as well as managing construction impacts, including change in traffic patterns impacting road safety conditions and access, dust, noise and vibration will be important during the construction phase. E-waste will be generated during the operational phase as a result of the decommissioning of old equipment which includes unused e-gadgets, fibers and electronic wires during operation phase.

Some of the project's activities might also be carried out in areas hosting vulnerable and indigenous populations, thus a framework to guide their inclusion into project benefits will be required.