Guidelines for aid agencies on involuntary displacement and resettlement in development projects

Calls on project designers and implementors to ensure that the population displaced by a project receives benefits from the changes and that it is re-established on a sound productive basis. The basic rationale and main elements to consider are laid out in a clear, succinct format for non-specialists, explaining

• what basic elements should be considered in preparing a resettlement action plan
• how the local community can be involved
• what role the donor can assume in the proess
• what consequences of planning and implementation are effective