impacts of a seismic survey on both São Tomé island and Príncipe island through the preparation of an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA). During this process, we participated in public consultation forums, met with a variety of government and civil society stakeholders, engaged with fishing communities, and established a formal grievance mechanism for individuals potentially impacted by our activities. The assessment included extensive consultation on both islands, which presented several opportunities for interested parties to provide feedback. This feedback was incorporated into the assessment. To keep stakeholders informed, a community engagement program was also conducted ahead of the seismic acquisition. The program included members from Kosmos, Galp, Agencia Nacional do Petroleo de São Tomé e Príncipe (ANP-STP), the national oil company, the local NGO MARAPA, and the Ministry of Fisheries. Based on this work, we are confident that the seismic survey’s design meets or exceeds international standards. ENGAGEMENT AND LISTENING Kosmos is committed to transparency and active promotion of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in each of our host countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, which has been a member country since 2012. Kosmos established and maintained an ongoing dialogue with the Director of EITI in São Tomé and Príncipe and the multi-stakeholder group. As in other countries, Kosmos has been invited to become a member of the multi-stakeholder group. POSITIVE IMPACTS Under the terms of our production sharing contracts with the government, Kosmos is obligated to spend approximately $3 million on social investment projects over four years (2016-2019). To ensure this funding is managed properly and results in real benefit to the people of São Tomé and Príncipe, Kosmos has engaged with the government to understand its national development priorities and formulate a strategic plan. São Tomé and Príncipe enjoys high levels of literacy compared to many other developing and under- developed countries. However, the country’s demographic, with a majority of the population under the age of 20, presents significant challenges in the education sector which need to be addressed. According to recent government data, the key challenges are: •  An average of 80 students per classroom significantly affecting the quality of education •  Inadequate use of technology due to lack of infrastructure and training affecting the pace of development •  Inadequately trained teachers affecting the quality of instruction. Kosmos has agreed to build and refurbish classrooms, school campuses, and associated facilities. Once these classrooms and other facilities are completed, the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science will take responsibility for staffing the schools with qualified teachers or teachers-in-training, as well as the maintenance and repair of the classrooms and facilities. The goals of the initiative include improving access to quality education, including a reduction in the average number of students per classroom, and preparing students for the future labor market. This initiative is being overseen and monitored by a steering committee comprised of Kosmos, several government agencies, and the national oil company. As a first step, Kosmos has procured two mini-buses that will be used to transport teachers to remote schools in Porto Alegre and Santa Catarina. The longer term strategy includes adding new classrooms to existing schools in Neves and São Marçal and building new secondary schools in Santana and Mont Café. Kosmos is currently working with the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with ANP-STP, to move the project forward. 47 “Kosmos started a large seismic campaign in early February 2017 in the São Tomé and Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone. Before starting the survey, we engaged with the key stakeholders and fishing communities across the two islands to inform them about our operations and to introduce our grievance mechanism. We are also actively engaged in social investment activities in support of local education. We donated vehicles for transportation of teachers to rural schools and plan to build new classrooms and schools to significantly decrease the average number of students per classroom.” NELSON ASSUNÇÃO External Affairs Manager, Kosmos Energy São Tomé and Príncipe Prior to beginning our seismic survey offshore São Tomé and Príncipe, Kosmos conducted community consultations with local fishermen.