Evaluating Potential Benefits of Welfare Packages for Development-Induced Involuntary Resettlement in Bangladesh

Miah, Tofail Md.; Kaida, Naoko

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“…For instance, reconstruction of the micro-enterprises involved utilization of social networks and political linkages heavily dominated by males (Bisht 2009, Ambaye andAbeliene 2015). Miah and Kaida (2015) point out that income for most PAPs shrinks further after completion of the construction works, for those who benefit (procurement contracts) or get employment from the project. Focus group members further established that there had also been the question of micro-enterprises' in private business premises that were compulsorily acquired by the project.…”

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Development Projects and the Economic Displacement of Urban Micro-Enterprises in Nairobi City, Kenya

Kamakia

Shi²,

Zaman³

2018

IJGS

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The 21 st century has been much associated with globalization and infrastructure booms. These factors have led to accelerated urban renewal projects, tailored to accommodate urban growth in many Countries. For Kenya, numerous urban renewal projects are in the pipeline, under the auspices of blueprints such as the Nairobi Urban Transport Master Plan (2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018)(2019)(2020)(2021)(2022)(2023)(2024)(2025)(2026)(2027)(2028)(2029)(2030). Recently, Kenya has also upgraded its land acquisition and displacement framework to manage development projects with enormous land acquisition, among other International Journal of Global Sustainability ISSN 1937-7924 2018. 1 2 reasons. The framework apportions different entitlements to both formal and informal PAPs displaced by development projects. The question, however, is the effectiveness of the framework, as concerns economic displacement of vulnerable informal micro-enterprises. This paper is a culmination of research undertaken on the displaced informal micro-enterprises during the expansion of outer ring road in Nairobi, Kenya. A sample of 210 of the 615 displaced micro-enterprises was selected using systematic random sampling. Both quantitative and qualitative research techniques are utilized. Results indicate that even though the project had adequate income and livelihood restoration components, they were non-prioritized hence negative impacts and outcomes to the dislocated micro-enterprises. The major recommendation is that Kenya should adopt resettlement with development where resettlement is carried out as a separate development project lasting more than ten years. Also, the micro-enterprise and DIDR frameworks can be strategically linked to deliver synergetic outputs. The international finance Institutions such as World Bank can also assist in the highlighted aspects, during this period when they are fortifying Country systems for DIDR across the World.

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Development Projects and the Economic Displacement of Urban Micro-Enterprises in Nairobi City, Kenya

Kamakia

Shi²,

Zaman³

2018

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“…According to Tofail and Kaidab (2015), a number of guidelines adopted by international organisations such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank involve financial compensation packages to all those resettled. The requirement recognises the loss of land and other properties including the livelihoods of the affected people.…”

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Exploring the Impact of Resettlement on Women: A Case Study of the Nam Mang 3 Hydropower Dam in Central Laos

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<p>Over the last decade, construction of hydropower dams has increased rapidly around the world, including in developing countries. For many countries including Laos, energy production and export play a significant role in promoting and boosting economic growth and development. Energy production generates substantial revenue and foreign exchange from exporting electricity and expands economic activity domestically. However, construction of hydropower dams also causes negative effects on the people who live at and around the dam site. Some local communities have been affected indirectly, while others require relocation to other areas bringing significant change, including for women. This research explores the impact of resettlement from hydropower dam creation on women by using the Nam Mang 3 hydropower dam in central Laos as a case study. This dam, completed in 2005, required the relocation of approximately 150 households from two villages at the dam site. The research draws on a social constructivist epistemology, qualitative methods including semi-structured interviews, and analysis of relevant policy documents. Interviews involved 18 participants including both male and female from the three affected villages. Results indicate that the resettlement of villagers by the Nam Mang 3 hydropower dam has generally improved living conditions of the resettled communities. Women were found to have greater opportunities to benefit from home-based business, employment and wage labouring. In addition, with better access to modern facilities and services, women have been able to save greater time from agricultural activities and divert this time saving to other economic activities. Overall, access to water supplies, roads, and transport have reduced women’s workload significantly. Access to improved health services and facilities have also improved women’s wellbeing. Girls have greater opportunities to attend school and seek employment in towns. However, this research identified some challenges experienced by the resettled such as the reduction of agricultural and grazing land area, and that new livelihood options were not accessible to all women. Instead of these challenges, the experience with the Nam Mang 3 hydropower project has highlighted one of the key lessons learnt that is worth highlighting for future resettlement programs, which is to have the resettlers fully engaged in the entire process of resettlement and livelihood strategy development.</p>

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Rural-urban perspectives on impoverishment risks in development-induced involuntary resettlement in Bangladesh

Kaida

Miah

2015

Habitat International

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Evaluating Potential Benefits of Welfare Packages for Development-Induced Involuntary Resettlement in Bangladesh

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Development Projects and the Economic Displacement of Urban Micro-Enterprises in Nairobi City, Kenya

Development Projects and the Economic Displacement of Urban Micro-Enterprises in Nairobi City, Kenya

Exploring the Impact of Resettlement on Women: A Case Study of the Nam Mang 3 Hydropower Dam in Central Laos

Rural-urban perspectives on impoverishment risks in development-induced involuntary resettlement in Bangladesh

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