Displacement and Involuntary Resettlement of Populations
Displacement and involuntary resettlement of populations under development projects can give rise to severe economic, social, and environmental risks, and result in impoverishment of affected people if it is not managed properly. This seminar presents the best practices, tools and approach to prepare and evaluate resettlement documents required by the development partners. It outlines concrete cases that lead participants to think about the solutions that best meet the real life cases.
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Practical Objectives:
- Identify key issues related to displacement and resettlement of Project Affected People (PAPs).
- Acquire the necessary skills to draft terms of reference (ToRs) for a resettlement action plan.
- Assess the quality of resettlement documents prepared by consultants.
- Master the best practices in monitoring the resettlement action plan implementation.
Training Seminar Topics
General Concepts
Land acquisition, displacement and resettlement issues in developing countries. Sustainability and Equity.
Legal issues
Acquisition of private lands. Use of public land or resources by individuals. Land ownership problems. Conflicts between national legislations, customary law and development partners’ policies.
Development Partners Resettlement Policies
Objectives of resettlement. World Bank requirements, AfDB and other multilateral partners. Eligibility concepts. Affected properties and community services.
Resettlement Documents
Differences between the Resettlement Action Plan and the Resettlement Policy Framework. Restriction of access to resources. ToRs for a resettlement action plan. Identification and preparation of resettlement sites. Project affected people (PAPs): participation and consultation.
Resettlement Action Plan Preparation
Land acquisition needs, aerial and satellite images. Identification of PAPs and their properties. Data analysis. Preparation of the resettlement action plan.