Resettlement Framework Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) (P505095) (English)

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Table of Contents

• Table of Contents 2
• List of Tables ........................................................................................................................ iv 2
• Abbreviations and Acronyms ................................................................................................. v 2
• Definitions of Terms ............................................................................................................ vii 2
• Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... x 2
• Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1 2
• Chapter 2. Project Description ............................................................................................... 5 2
• Chapter 3. Resettlement Impacts Land Acquisition Compensation and PAPs ........................ 8 2
• Chapter 4. Review of Policy Legal and Administrative Framework ....................................... 11 2
• Chapter 5. Principles Governing Resettlement and Procedures for Preparation and Implementation of Resettlement Action Plans ..................................................................... 15 2
• Chapter 6. Eligibility Criteria Entitlement Valuation and Compensation .............................. 21 3
• Chapter 7. Stakeholder Engagement Disclosure and Consultations ..................................... 32 3
• Chapter 8. Organizational Arrangements for Implementation of the RPF .............................. 34 3
• Chapter 9. Capacity Development and Training .................................................................... 37 3
• Chapter 10. Arrangements for Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting ............................. 40 4
• Chapter 11. Conclusion and Recommendation ..................................................................... 43 4
• Annexes .............................................................................................................................. 44 4
• List of Tables 5
• Abbreviations and Acronyms 6
• Definitions of Terms 8
• Executive Summary 11
• Chapter 1. Introduction 16
• 1.1 Background Information. 1.2 Objectives of the RPF. 16
• 1.3 Rationale of RPF 1.4 Justification for RPF 1.5 Principles Guiding the RPF 17
• 1.6 Users of the RPF 18
• 1.7 Approach used to Prepare the RPF 19
• Chapter 2. Project Description 20
• 2.1 Project Development Objectives 20
• Component 1 Affordable Broadband and Secure Data Hosting. 20
• Subcomponent 1.1 20
• Subcomponent 1.2 20
• Subcomponent 1.3 20
• Subcomponent 1.4 20
• Component 2 Interoperable and Secure Data Platforms. 20
• Subcomponent 2.1 20
• Subcomponent 2.2 20
• Subcomponent 2.3 20
• Subcomponent 3.1 20
• Subcomponent 3.2 21
• Subcomponent 3.3 21
• Subcomponent 4.1 21
• Subcomponent 4.2 21
• 2.2 Detailed Summary of Project Components and Subcomponents 2.3 Institutional Arrangements 21
• Chapter 3. Resettlement Impacts Land Acquisition Compensation and PAPs 23
• 3.1 Potential Land Acquisition Requirements for Project Activities 3.1.1 Expanding Rural Connectivity and Broadband Access 3.1.2 Education sector connectivity 23
• 3.2 Project Affected People 24
• 3.3 Application of the RPF 25
• Chapter 4. Review of Policy Legal and Administrative Framework 26
• 4.1 Malawi Legal Framework 26
• 4.2 National Environmental and Social Assessment and Permitting 28
• 4.3 World Bank Standards 28
• 4.4 Gap Analysis of World Bank Requirements and National Laws 29
• Chapter 5. Principles Governing Resettlement and Procedures for Preparation and Implementation of Resettlement Action Plans 30
• 5.1 Prerequisites for RAPs 30
• 5.2 Methodology for Preparation of RAP 5.2.1 Desk Review 32
• 5.2.2 The Screening Process 5.2.3 Census of Displaced Persons and Cutoff Date 33
• 5.3 Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan 34
• 5.4 Livelihood Restoration 5.5 Alternative to Land Acquisition - Voluntary Land Use Agreements. 35
• Chapter 6. Eligibility Criteria Entitlement Valuation and 36
• Compensation 36
• 6.1 Asset Valuation Methodology 6.1.1 Basis of Valuation Methods 6.1.2 National Legal Provisions. 36
• 6.1.3 Valuation Practice in Malawi 6.1.4 Valuation Methods Applied 37
• 6.1.5 Valuation for Loss of Land Structures Crops and Trees 38
• 6.2 Category of Project Affected Persons 6.3 Vulnerable Assistance Measures 39
• 6.4 Eligibility for Vulnerability Assistance 40
• 6.5 Form of Assistance to Vulnerable Groups 40
• 6.6 Eligibility for Compensation 40
• 6.7 Eligibility Criteria for Compensations for PAPs 46
• 6.8 Entitlements for Compensations 6.9 Approach and Procedures for Delivery of Compensations 46
• 6.10 Establishment of Resettlement and Compensation Committee RCC 47
• Chapter 7. Stakeholder Engagement Disclosure and Consultations 47
• 7.1 Requirements of ESS 10 Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure 47
• 7.2 Grievance Redress Mechanisms on Sub-Project Activities 48
• Chapter 8. Organizational Arrangements for Implementation of the RPF 49
• 8.1 RPF implementation arrangements 49
• 8.1.1 Project Implementation Unit PIU 49
• Project Manager 49
• Environmental Specialist and Social Specialist of the PIU 49
• 8.1.2 District Councils 49
• 8.1.3 Consultants 8.1.4 Private sector Companies 50
• 8.1.5 Project Affected Persons PAPs 50
• 8.1.6 Community Level Committees 50
• 8.1.7 Ministry of Lands 50
• Chapter 9. Capacity Development and Training 52
• 9.1 Capacity Building 52
• 9.2 Identification of Capacity Building Needs 52
• 9.3 Technical Support in Preparation of RAPs for Sub-Projects 53
• 9.4 Estimated Costs to Implement the RPF 53
• Chapter 10. Arrangements for Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting 55
• 10.1 Overview 55
• 10.2 Indicators to Determine Status of Affected People 55
• 10.3 Monitoring of RPFRP Implementation 56
• 10.4 Quarterly Reporting and Performance Review on RP 57
• Chapter 11. Conclusion and Recommendation 58
• Annexes 59
• Annex 1 Terms of Reference for Preparing the Resettlement Policy Framework RPF 59
• Annex 2 Sample Resettlement Screening Form 64
• Annex 3 Census Form 66
• Annex 4 Land Asset Inventory for PAP 68
• Annex 4.1 Community Assets and Infrastructure. 70
• Annex 4.2 Land Donation Agreement Form 72
• Annex 5 Grievance Redress Mechanism GRM Report Form 74
• Annex 6 Grievance Receipt Acknowledgement 75
• Annex 7 Grievance Eligibility Assessment Checklist 76
• Annex 8 Grievance Resolution Form 77
• Annex 9 Draft Terms of Reference TOR for Development of a RAP 78
• Annex 10 Outline of Resettlement Action Plan 83
• Annex 11 List of Stakeholder Consultations 87
• Annex 12. Report on issues raised during stakeholders consultation. 93
• Background of the project Stakeholder Engagement Disclosure and Consultations Methodology Findings 93
• Conclusions 94