Table 3.1: Comparison between Liberian Regulations and World Bank Policies Theme Liberian Legislation World Bank Policies OP 4.12 Mitigation Measures Categories of affected individuals There is no distinction between affected individuals. Land owners, land users, owners of buildings and owners of perennial crops are all lumped together and treated likewise. There are no separate provisions for especially vulnerable classes of people Involuntary Resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or minimized. Particular attention should be given to vulnerable groups Affected persons should be assisted to improve their livelihoods and standards of living or at least to restore them to pre- project levels. Project should be designed to distinguish between classes of affected individuals and this should be taken into consideration in awarding compensation Impacts Addresses only direct physical impact of acquiring land. Socio-economic considerations are not given priority. Compensation involves direct economic and social impact cause by acquisition. It is good practice for the borrower to undertake social assessment and implementation measure to minimize adverse impacts, particularly to poor and vulnerable groups. Design project to take socio-economic issues into consideration in determining compensation Compensation & Participation Affected person are to be informed before repossession of land. There is no provision on the notice period, and is no distinction between farmed land, and developed land. Affected persons should be: • Informed in a timely manner on their options and right pertaining to resettlement • Offered choices among, and provided with technically and economically feasible resettlement alternatives. • Provided with timely and relevant information to host communities receiving re-settlers. Adequate communication between government agencies and affected individuals well of scheduled period of repossession and implementation of project. Eligibility for compensation & benefits Compensation is restricted to individuals having a legal title to affected land or required. The absence of legal title to land or other assets is not, in itself, a bar to compensate for lots assets or other resettlement assistance. Design project to extend compensation(Social and economic) to individuals who do not have legal title to property Monitoring & Evaluation External evaluation is not required • Internal monitoring and external evaluation are required. Design project to involve third party input in assessment of compensation to be paid
Assistance in moving from project impacted area in the form of providing vehicle, driver and assistance at the moving Assistance in building new structures by providing materials, workforce, or building new houses entirely; and Health care if required at critical periods during the transition period and the stage of moving from the project impacted area. Valuation of Assets Table 5.1 provides the general guideline and method for the preparation of the costs. Table 5.1 General guidelines and methods for costs preparation Item Types Method Land Stool, private lands Market as at the time of replacement Farm crops Crops and fruit trees (cassava, oil palm tree, etc) Market as at the time of replacement Standing trees Ornamental trees, Coconut trees, etc. Follow EPA requirement. Pay cash for every tree felled and in addition plant two more at location similar to where the other was felled. Forests Dedicated community forest areas, sacred groves, cemeteries, shrines Replacement cost method would be used and should be done in consultation with and acceptable to the traditional authorities or community leaders. Losses of income and livelihood Farming, Fishing, etc. Estimation of net monthly profit for business based on records; application of net monthly profit to the period when business is not operating. Redundancy Formal employment Redundancy Pay to be dispensed according to the prescription of the Labour Disturbance allowance - 10% of total compensation Eligibility Criteria Project affected persons are described as persons affected by land acquisition, relocation, or loss of incomes associated with the acquisition of land and/ or other assets, and restriction of access to legally designated sites. Based on an understanding of the social structure of the Liberia communities and the nature of the projects, it appears the most likely affected persons will include farmers, fisher folks, squatters and the respective land owners and their eligibility for compensation payment is shown in Table 5.2. Table 5.2 Eligibility Criteria Category of affected persons Assets Type of compensation Persons with formal legal rights to land. Physical and non- physical To be provided compensation for land lost and other assistance
Type of impact Entitled units Eligibility criteria Entitlement STRUCTURES Destruction of permanent immoveable structures Owner Evidence of ownership of the affected structure (regardless of ownership of the plot where the structure is located) 1. Resettlement to a similar dwelling in similar location OR Cash compensation at full replacement value of structure, taking into account market values for structures and materials 2. Cost of moving 3. Disturbance allowance (10%) Occupant Live in the affected structure on a permanent basis (tenant) 1. Cost of moving 2. Disturbance allowance (equal to three monthly Temporary displacement of moveable structures Owner Own the affected structure (regardless of related plot ownership) 1. Cost of displacing the affected structure 2. Cost of moving the affected structure back to Project-affected land 3. Disturbance allowance (10%) LIVELIHOODS Agriculture Farmer (may be distinct from the affected plot owner) Use Project affected land for agriculture, regardless of the ownership situation (includes squatters) 1. Cash compensation of any loss of income incurred as a result of the Project, including during the transition period where the farmer is resettled 2. Assistance to livelihood restoration up to pre-Project conditions and related monitoring Businesses Business person (may be distinct from of structure where business takes place) Operate a business on Project affected land, regardless of the land ownership situation (includes squatters) 1. Cash compensation of temporary loss of income incurred because of the Project during the period required to re- establish the business to pre-Project conditions 2. Assistance to livelihood restoration up to pre-Project conditions, if necessary, and related monitoring Use of communal resources User of such resources (can be individuals or communities) Use communal resources as an element of livelihood 1. Assistance in identifying and accessing similar resources elsewhere 2. Cash compensation of temporary loss of income incurred because of the Project during the period required to access similar resources elsewhere Loss of Employment Worker being redeployed/ severance In formal employment of the organization (employer) undergoing changes that will necessitate involuntary resettlement Redundancy Payment as per prescription of Act 651 (section 65)
5 J. Bull According to Mr. Bull, he used the money to pay her hospital bill. No negative impact noticed during and after project We need similar projects to improve our living condition. 6 Massa Morris ( Chair Lady ) She said that the road work helped the entire community; it enabled farmers transport their Agricultural products to the local market. No negative impact noticed during and after project World Bank should bring back similar projects in our community to help us improve our livelihood. 7 Musu Sackie She said that she used her money from the project to pay her children’s school feel. No negative impact noticed during and after project We want projects in our community that will help us to pay our children’s school fees. 8 Sylvester Kpayea He said they benefited from the road project by connecting community to more villages. No negative impact noticed during and after project The project provided road connectivity in our district, so we need similar projects to connect other villages that are yet to be connected. 9. Tommy Sackie He said that the road work positively impacted the of the people through road connectivity in the chiefdom. No negative impact noticed during and after project World Bank should bring back similar projects in our community to help us improve our livelihood. 10 Mohammed Mansary He benefited from his son’s money to feed his family. No negative impact noticed during and after project We need similar projects to improve our living condition. 11 Emmanuel Dekergai The transportation system has improved from footpath to car road as a result of the project. No negative impact noticed during and after project World Bank should bring back similar projects in our community to help us improve our livelihood. Bong County, Zeansue Town Meeting Minutes- March 31, 2014
No. Name Positive Impact Negative Impact Recommendation 1 Garman Sackie She paid her son’s school fees and used the remainder of the to do business. No negative impact. I observed that the project helped majority of us to improve our livelihood. 2 Korto Kolleh She bought zinc for her new and used the balance money to pay her son school fees. No negative impact. We need similar projects in our community to help us pay our children school fees. 3 Amelia Konneh She is doing business with her money. No negative impact. World Bank should bring back similar projects in our community to help us improve our livelihood. 4 Famata Konneh She benefited from the project by of the road connection. No negative impact. We need similar projects to improve our living condition. 5 Mary Yeaza She used her money to pay her school fees and feed herself. No negative impact. We need similar projects to improve our living condition. 6 Musu Johnson Doing business with her money. No negative impact. We need similar projects to improve our living condition. 7 Orether Demminy She bought mattress, paid her hospital bill. She was able to settle some debts and use the remainder for business. No negative impact. Bank should bring back similar projects in our community to help us improve our livelihood 8 Matta Sackie She bought mattress, paid her hospital bills and doing business with the remainder. No negative impact. LACE should convince World bank for more money to do similar projects in the future. 9. Patient Lavaleh He said that the road works connected their town to other farming villages, which impacted the lives of the people. No negative impact. LACE should convince bank for more money to do similar projects in the future. 10 Rupher Taplah According to him, the project built their capacity, and they are now using the tools from the project to do other community related projects. No negative impact. Bank should bring back similar projects in our