Addressing Social Impacts (continued)
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Preventing HIV/AIDS and other STDs:
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Ambatovy is committed to its workplace policy on HIV/AIDS and regularly promotes awareness-raising
activities led by an internal committee.
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Prevention programs are in place at all Ambatovy sites – peer education, information sessions, confidential
testing, and condom promotion and distribution are carried out according to mining sector good practices.
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Partnerships with specialized agencies are in place to help provide awareness on HIV/AIDS and STDs.
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In December 2010, Ambatovy coordinated World AIDS Day events in three urban centers: Toamasina,
Moramanga, and Anivorano, reaching more than 20,000 people.
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Traffic safety:
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Ambatovy has built bypass roads and other infrastructure to reduce traffic pressure in Moramanga and
Toamasina.
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Communities next to completed access roads are educated on road safety through signage and village visits.
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Ambatovy, in conjunction with the national rail company, Madarail, has been proactive in raising awareness
about safety along the rail line between the Plant Site and Port through public consultations, door-to-door
information distribution, and multimedia presentations in local schools and churches.
Future Plans
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Reinforce how to avoid or reduce negative social impacts in the
induction program for all newly recruited personnel.
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Build on efforts to further minimize the potential proliferation of
HIV/AIDS, STDs, inflation, and traffic congestion.
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Develop programs to educate school-aged children on safety
issues specifically relating to rail crossings, while continuing to
collaborate with Madarail on awareness building concerning train
safety, mechanics and benefits for the community.
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