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Date Posted: 2009-08-18 13:08:23
In the bidding parameters, there does not seem to be any credit given to operators who are willing to invest in social projects for the inhabitants of the area of oil and gas operations. Does this mean the GoA is not interested in such programs? Does GoA have in mind a sharing of Government “take” with local communities? If not, how does GoA intend to gain the support of local communities and inhabitants?
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Date Answered: 2009-08-18 13:08:27
The bidding parameters have intentionally been kept simple, emphasizing transparency and comparability of bids.
The EPSC has certain minimum requirements for local, social projects, in particular:
EPSC Article 20.1: “The Contractor agrees to as far as possible train and employ qualified Afghan nationals in its Hydrocarbons Operations and, after Initial Commercial Production, will undertake the schooling and training of Afghan nationals for staff positions, including administrative and executive management positions.”
EPSC Article 20.5: “The Contractor shall provide free health care to its employees as well as Officials of the Ministry of Mines who are directly engaged in the Contractor's Hydrocarbon Operations.”
EPSC Article 21.1: “In procurement, the Contractor shall give preference to goods that are produced or available in Afghanistan and services that are rendered by Afghan nationals and companies, provided goods and services are similar and equivalent in quality, quantity, and price to imported foreign goods and services and availability at the time.”
The EPSC has certain minimum requirements for local, social projects, in particular:
EPSC Article 20.1: “The Contractor agrees to as far as possible train and employ qualified Afghan nationals in its Hydrocarbons Operations and, after Initial Commercial Production, will undertake the schooling and training of Afghan nationals for staff positions, including administrative and executive management positions.”
EPSC Article 20.5: “The Contractor shall provide free health care to its employees as well as Officials of the Ministry of Mines who are directly engaged in the Contractor's Hydrocarbon Operations.”
EPSC Article 21.1: “In procurement, the Contractor shall give preference to goods that are produced or available in Afghanistan and services that are rendered by Afghan nationals and companies, provided goods and services are similar and equivalent in quality, quantity, and price to imported foreign goods and services and availability at the time.”