Involuntary Resettlement : Comparative Perspectives / Warren van Wicklin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wicklin, Warren van, author.

Series:

World Bank series on evaluation and development ; Volume 2.

World Bank series on evaluation and development ; v. 2

World Bank Series on Evaluation and Development ; Volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water resources development--Developing countries--Case studies.

Water resources development.

Land settlement--Developing countries--Case studies.

Land settlement.

Forced migration--Developing countries--Case studies.

Forced migration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 146 p. ) maps ;

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Taylor and Francis, 2017.

Summary:

"Among development assistance agencies, the World Bank has led the way in policies to mitigate the impact of large-scale engineering projects on local populations, particularly in the building of dams. Since the 1980s the Bank has implemented guidelines for policies with respect to displacement, social infrastructure and services, environmental effects, resettlement, compensation, and the restoration of income for those affected. Having learned from the failures of past resettlement programs, the Bank has endeavored to function as a responsible and caring agency. This volume builds upon earlier studies and field work to offer a broad look at dam-building projects in six countries and to review the outcomes of Bank policy, learn from experience, and assess outside criticism. The book covers representative dam projects in India, Thailand, Togo, China, Indonesia, and Brazil. Each project was undertaken after Bank resettlement guidelines had been implemented. The widely ranging results in each country are assessed. In the areas of compensation for acquired land, relocation, infrastructure and services, the contributors note satisfactory levels of improvement or positive trends. Governments are moving towards acceptance of the idea that displaced families should be paid the real value of their lost assets. Relocation processes are now keeping pace with water movement caused by dam building, and health, education, utilities, and roads are better than before the resettlement. Other results have been less positive. The impact on incomes of those involuntarily resettled has been harsh in some locations. Resettler dissatisfaction has been intense, notably in those countries where the national economies are not experiencing strong growth. The Bank's performance itself has been uneven. There have been lapses in appraisal and monitoring during the projects and insufficient follow-through support for resettlement operations after the completion of loan and credit disbursements. In addition to its case by case analysis of countries and projects, the book includes detailed lessons and recommendations to strengthen resettlement policy and practice. Involuntary Resettlement will be of interest to economists, sociologists, and professionals working in regional development policy. Robert Picciotto is director general of Operations Evaluation at the World Bank. Warren van Wicklin is task manager and evaluator at the Operations Evaluation department of the World Bank."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Most Projects Selected for the Study Have Greater Resettlement Problems than Typical Bank-Assisted Projects with Dams

Project Compensation Rates and Schedules Vary but Are Improving in Terms of Fairness and Timeliness

The Relocation Record Is Uneven but Mostly Satisfactory

The Income Restoration Record Is Unsatisfactory

Social Infrastructure and Services Are the Most Successful Components of Projects

Resettler Satisfaction Varies among Projects

Country Commitment and Performance Are Varied but Improving

Resettler Participation Is Common at All Stages of Projects

Nongovernmental Organization Participation Is Far from Optimal

Good Relations between Resettlers and Host Communities

Costs Vary Among Projects

The Main Lessons Learned Focus on the Difference between Results and Plans, the Limited Capacity of Public Agencies, Resettlement Compensation, and Borrower Commitment

Confrontations and Crises in Upper Krishna

Government Commitment Is Critical

Dams Flood 880 Square Kilometers, with 240,000 People Affected

Implementation of Resettlement

an Abysmal Record

Compensation

Too Little, Too Late, and Too Contentious

Government Continually Modifies Compensation Policy

Compensation Is Inadequate

The Uses of Compensation Vary

Income Restoration Depends Too Much on Irrigation

Income Impact Trends Are Similar to Those in Unaffected Areas

Living Conditions Are Better but Health Is a Worrisome Exception

The Move Hurts Women More Than Men.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-32687-2

1-351-32686-4

1-351-32688-0

9781351326889

OCLC:

1004108515