3. Organizational Responsibilities for Social and Environmental Management Framework and First Operation Plan: The Prime Minister’s Office has established and mandated the Watershed Management and Protection Authority (WMPA) to implement the SEMFOP, using funds provided by NTPC. WMPA will be responsible for coordinating and managing all activities in the watershed area, including:
1. Conservation, maintenance, and promotion of biological diversity
2. Building and strengthening the capacity of the WMPA
3. Facilitating improved livelihoods for inhabitants of the Nam Theun 2 watershed
area
4. Protecting and rehabilitating forest cover in the Nam Theun 2 watershed area
The budget commitment