POST-SYMPOSIUM TRAINING COURSE

Land Access and Resettlement | 23-24 October 2014

The course will provide two days of specialized training by international experts from Intersocial Consulting. Sessions will use an interactive approach, with discussion of practical case examples and a focus on lessons learned with regard to common pitfalls, what has worked and not worked (practical and innovative methodologies and tools from across the world), dos and don’ts, critical principles and things to bear in mind.

Course Topics & Outline

Assessment

• Baseline Data Collection, Storage and Analysis
• Impact Assessment
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Planning and Implementation

• Planning Assumptions
• Resettlement Packages – Mitigation Measures
• Livelihoods & Vulnerable Persons Programs
• Cultural Heritage Issues
• Benefit Sharing and Incentives
• Tendering and Contracting
• Engaging with Internal Stakeholders
• Engaging with External Shareholders
• Resettlement Site Construction
• Payments and Moves

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Defining and Measuring Success
• Internal and External M&E

Case Studies

• Group work:  Preparation, presentations, and feedback

Closing

• Summary of Key Steps to Improve Resettlement Practice
• Final Questions