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Category: Land Access

Land Access

Heritages sites: How extractive, transport and utility industries can mitigate risk

Companies working in the extractive industry are not the only organizations that learn how to manage heritage sites. Those working in the transport, utility and a host of other industries...

Francis Dupont
October 21, 2020

Land Access

5 reasons why Borealis is the perfect tool to manage stakeholders in asset-based projects

The uncertain economic climate brought about by the global pandemic has led to some land and asset based projects such as railways and utilities being fast-tracked. But teams would be...

Louis Lieutenant
July 7, 2020

Land Access

Stakeholder Engagement Software to Assist Land Acquisition and Resettlement

Involuntary resettlement is typically avoided if possible, but land acquisition is sometimes necessary for large infrastructure projects. Expropriation – that is, a government’s power to take private property for public...

François Robichaud
June 1, 2017

Land Access

Involuntary resettlement instruments according to IFC (part 2)

According to IFC, different planning instruments are used to achieve the objectives for the OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement policy, by type of project: (part 2) Abbreviated Resettlement Plan An abbreviated...

François Robichaud
May 22, 2012

Land Access

Involuntary resettlement instruments according to IFC (part 1)

According to International Finance Corporation ( IFC ), different planning instruments are used to achieve the objectives for the OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement policy, by type of project: a) Resettlement Plan Scope...

François Robichaud
May 3, 2012

Land Access

Involuntary Resettlement in Extractive Projects according to the IFC (part 2)

Involuntary Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) The resettlement planning is reflected in an Action Plan for the Resettlement (RAP) , a document usually prepared by the extractive company or other parties...

François Robichaud
January 5, 2012

Land Access

Involuntary Resettlement in Extractive Projects according to the IFC (part 1)

What is the involuntary resettlement by the IFC? A resettlement is involuntary when it is performed without the grounded consent of the displaced individuals or if such individuals give their...

François Robichaud
December 12, 2011