Involuntary Resettlement Sourcebook: Planning and Implemention in Development Projects - Softcover

World Bank Group

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0821355767 ISBN 13: 9780821355763

Publisher: World Bank Publications, 2004

Synopsis

Construction of infrastructure, a pre-requisite for sustained socioeconomic growth, often requires acquisition of land and, therefore, physical relocation and economic displacement of people. If such impacts, collectively characterized as involuntary resettlement, are not identified and adequately mitigated, some already vulnerable populations are likely to be further impoverished, thereby undermining development objectives. Involuntary Resettlement Sourcebook clarifies many policy and technical issues that confront resettlement policymakers and practitioners. It provides guidance on resettlement design, implementation, and monitoring, and it discusses resettlement issues particular to development projects in different sectors. The Sourcebook will be useful to a wide range of stakeholders. Its primary audience is resettlement practitioners, who have a role in the actual design, implementation, and evaluation of resettlement programs. The sourcebook will also be of interest to policymakers and project decision-makers.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821355767
• ISBN 13: 9780821355763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 468