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p. 18 of 25 BACK | NEXT I. Introduction II. Review of Involuntary Resettlment Experiences III. Involuntary Resettlement Policy IV. Implementation Procedures A. Initial Social Assessment B. Resettlement Plan C. Responsibilty D. Project Processing E. Project Implementation F. Application of Policy G. Monitoring and Reporting H. Resource Implications V. Conclusions

Involuntary Resettlement : IV. Implementation Procedures

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B. Resettlement Plan

38. Where population displacement is unavoidable, a detailed resettlement plan with time-bound actions specified and a budget are required. Resettlement plans should be built around a development strategy; and compensation, resettlement, and rehabilitation packages should be designed to generally improve or at least restore the social and economic base of those to be relocated. Monetary compensation for land alone may not be adequate. Voluntary relocation by some affected persons may form part of a resettlement plan, but measures to address the special circumstances of involuntary resettlers should also be included. Preference should be given to resettlement of people dislocated from agricultural settings unto similar settings. This is particularly important for indigenous peoples whose degree of acculturation to mainstream society is limited. If suitable land is unavailable, other strategies built around opportunities for wage employment or self-employment may be used.

39. The contents and level of detail of resettlement plans, which will vary with circumstances, especially the magnitude of resettlement, should normally include a statement of objectives, policies, and strategy, and should cover the following essential elements: (i) organizational responsibilities; (ii) community participation and integration with host populations; (iii) socioeconomic survey; (iv) legal framework including mechanisms for resolution of conflicts and appeals procedures; (v) identification of alternative sites and selection; (vi) valuation of and compensation for lost assets; (vii) land ownership, tenure, acquisition, and transfer; (viii) access to training, employment, and credit; (ix) shelter, infrastructure, and social services; (x) environmental protection and management; and (xi) implementation schedule, monitoring, and evaluation.

40. Cost estimates should be prepared for these activities; they should be budgeted; and implementation of the activities should be scheduled with time-bound actions in coordination with the civil works for the main investment project. The resettlement plan should have an executive summary. A summary resettlement plan should be included in the draft Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP) for Management Review Meeting, and in the final RRP for Board circulation. The Office of Environment and Social Development (OESD) should be consulted in the preparation of the summary resettlement plan. To assist staff and project sponsors, a set of guidelines and an annotated outline of a resettlement plan will be prepared and issued after the resettlement policy is approved by the Bank.

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