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p. 12 of 25 BACK | NEXT I. Introduction II. Review of Involuntary Resettlment Experiences A. Experiences of Developing Member Countries (DMCs) B. Experience in Bank-financed Projects C. Experiences of the World Bank and Other Agencies D. Resettlement and Local Organizations III. Involuntary Resettlement Policy IV. Implementation Procedures V. Conclusions

Involuntary Resettlement : II. Review of Involuntary Resettlment Experiences

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D. Resettlement and Local Organizations

26. Local government bodies, people's organizations and mainstream development NGOs often play a constructive role in facilitating public discussion and dialogue, and assist in evolving pragmatic solutions. Their inputs may be beneficial for government decision making.

27. At the national and regional levels, local and regional NGOs are involved in (i) informing affected persons about projects that may have adverse impacts; and (ii) by networking with their international counterparts, and in lobbying for design modifications including change of location of such projects. Local government bodies, people's organizations, and some development NGOs may also play a useful facilitating role in planning and implementing involuntary resettlement. They may act as intermediaries between affected persons and the project executing agencies and facilitate the channeling of affected persons' views and preferences to the executing agencies. They may also mobilize affected persons and organize them to work together to minimize the adverse effects or maximize benefits. Thus, local government agencies, people's organizations and suitable development NGOs may be called upon to facilitate successful resettlement operations.

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