Involuntary Resettlement

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Involuntary resettlement is an important consideration in ADB's project identification.

This FAQ lists questions that are often addressed by governments, potential project proponents, key partners and financial intermediaries who play a role in resettlement planning and management in ADB-funded projects.

Some of the questions deal with the formulation of a resettlement plan which is a policy requirement for all ADB projects, including private sector projects, with identified resettlement effects.

Involuntary Resettlement

• What is Involuntary Resettlement?
• What are possible resettlement effects in different types of projects?

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The Resettlement Plan in the Project Cycle

• What is an Initial Social Assessment (ISA)?
• What is a Resettlement Plan?
• What are the key planning concepts in developing a Resettlement Plan?
• What are the eleven essential elements of a Resettlement Plan?
• What is a Full Resettlement Plan?
• What is a Short Resettlement Plan?
• Is a Resettlement Plan required for all ADB projects involving resettlement?
• Are Resettlement Plans required for private sector projects?

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Resettlement Entitlement and Eligibility

• Who are the Affected Persons (APs)?
• What constitutes fair compensation?
• Are people without formal title or rights to be assisted?
• When are squatters and encroachers eligible for compensation for any structures, crops or land improvements that they will lose?
• What are vulnerable groups?
• What are stakeholders?
• Do indigenous peoples or other vulnerable groups need special treatment during resettlement?
• In countries where there is no private ownership of land, how are people affected compensated?

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Socio-Economic Information Data Collection

• What are the three basic types of survey used to collect data for projects involving land acquisition and resettlement?

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Income Restoration

• What are common problems in developing income restoration programs?
• What are ‘short-term’ income restoration strategies?
• What are ‘long-term’ income restoration strategies?

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Monitoring and Evaluation

• What is resettlement monitoring and evaluation?

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