Table ES -2: Components of the ARAP Monitoring Framework Component Types of Data Collected Data Sources Responsibility Frequency Internal Performance Monitoring Measurement of input, process, output and outcome indicators against proposed timeline and budget, including compensation disbursement Quarterly narrative status and compensation disbursement reports Including community representatives Semi-Annual or as required by the PIU/MCC ARAP Management team Impact Monitoring Tracking effectiveness of against baseline indicators, assessment of affected people’s satisfaction with input process and output Annual quantitative and qualitative surveys. Regular public meetings and other consultation with project affected people; review of grievance mechanism outputs PIU/MCC Annual Completion Assessment that all components of the ARAP were implemented with comparison of the ARAP situation before and after the External assessment/sign off report on performance and impact monitoring reports, independent surveys and Contracted external auditing and evaluation auditor panel of experts
and dispute resolution mechanism at the level within and between communities. The Government pledges to support the communities to resolve all disputes involving Customary Land at the community level. involuntary resettlement in a place a grievance redress mechanism for the project. Valuation of property Para 6, section a) point iii) advocates for compensation at full replacement cost Compensation based on market value, including legal fees and relocation costs Costs for land preparation and lost income are not considered The World Bank Operational Policy will apply Resettlement instruments Requires a resettlement instrument in form of a resettlement plan, resettlement policy frame work or process framework There is no national recommendation on resettlement instruments The law is silent; therefore, this will follow international standards The World Bank Operational Policy will apply Livelihood restoration Para 2 Section c) requires that displaced persons should be assisted in their efforts to improve their livelihoods and standards of living or at least restore them, in real terms, to pre displacement levels or levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project No requirement for livelihood restoration beyond fair compensation. However, Chapter II, Article 8 implies that the Republic shall direct its policy towards ensuring for all citizens, without discrimination, opportunities for employment and livelihood under just and humane conditions, and towards Priority should be given to supporting the restoration of the livelihoods of those impacted by the planned projects especially the vulnerable households. The World Bank Operational Policy will apply
implementation whichever is higher. promoting safety, health and welfare facilities in employment Vulnerable groups Para 8, requires that particular attention is paid to the needs of vulnerable groups among those displaced especially those below the poverty line, the landless, the elderly, the women and children, indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities among others The Land Rights Act and the constitution advocate for the protection of the youth women and other disadvantaged persons No gap both have similar concerns for vulnerable people Relocation assistance Para 6, Section b points (i),(ii) and section c, point (i) advocate for assistance during relocation and after displacement The Land Rights Act article provides for relocation costs only no other impacts are included To address the related relocation costs, the recommendations of the OP 4.12 on involuntary resettlement and other good practices will be adopted The World Bank Operational Policy will apply
Land commission; and Monrovia City Corporation (MCC). The roles of these agencies in the ARAP implementation include: Participation as observers in the resettlement negotiation committee with responsibility for advising the agency and impacted peoples’ representatives on relevant government policy and practice. Participation in the permitting and approval process. Consultations with the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy are essential to avoid conflict of interests over title to property as the Ministry has responsibility for issuing Certificates of Occupancy, approvals for building construction, and regulation of land allocation and acquisition process. The MCC and the Town Planning division of MCC will ensure that the land acquisition process conforms to the town infrastructural plan. 8.1: List of organizations to be consulted during ARAP Implementation process No # Organizations Roles and Responsibility 1 MCC/ PIU Coordination (planning and implementation process); Budget allocation for project; Monitoring and Evaluation 2 Local Governments Provide political and Administrative Support for the implementation of the project 3 MCC/ PIU Responsible for the implementation of project activities in city sections; establish compensation committee at urban level; ensure that PAPs are compensated as per national and local guidelines; awareness creation; grievance redress. 4 MF&DP Provides the funds for the implementation of the ARAP 5 MHSW Responsible for health occupational supply 8.2: Budget The Liberian Government through the MCC/ PIU will finance the ARAP implementation. Table 8.3: Budget for ARAP Implementation Cost Item Estimated Cost (us$) Comments Source of Funding
Compensation for affected land US$ 203,800.00 Compensation to all land owners to be paid directly to affected Land owner GoL/ MCC/ PIU Sub-Total 203,800.00 Table 8.4: Cost estimates for Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Cost Items Estimated cost (US$) Comments Source of funding Verification Team 100.00 Amount to be utilized for transportation for the verification team Gol/ MCC/ PIU Monitoring & Evaluation 6000 Updates and impacts studies Gol/ MCC/ PIU Sub-Total 14,250.00 Gol/ MCC/ PIU Table 8.5: Total ARAP Budget summary Cost Estimated Cost (US$) Compensation for Land 203,800.00 ARAP verification and payment 250.00
Table 8.6: Budget for ARAP Implementation N0# Activities Responsible Party s Budget (US$) Comments I Phase I:Preparation of ARAP-Awareness Creation and Information Gathering 1 Planning of Census and Survey Consultant September 2016 Part of Consultant Services Done 2 Information to Affected People MCC/PIU October 2016 Part of Consultant Services Done 3 Conduct Census and Socio – economic survey MCC/PIU October 2016 Part of Consultant Services Done 4 Analysis of data and identification of impact Consultant October 2016 Part of Consultant Services Done II Phase II: Compensation 1 Compensation for Affected Land MCC/PIU 203,800.00 Pending Subtotal – Compensation MCC/PIU 203,800.00 Pending 1 Monitoring & Evaluation Monitoring Consultant 3000.00 Proposal Prepared 2 ARAP NGO 5,000.00 Proposal Prepared Total of ARAP Budget 212,050.00 Proposal prepared Contingency -2% 2,120.00 0.0% for unidentified claims, unexpected expenses and
Table 9.8: ARAP Implementation Schedule No: Activities Date Status 1 Detailed Survey of Affected Land Owners (PAPs) October 2016 Done 2 Education and Awareness creation about ARAP procedures and compensation payment October 2016 Done 3 Public Consultative meeting with PAPs on ARAP Compensation October 2016 Done 4 Identification of PAPs by photos and finger print May 2017 Pending 5 Disbursement of ARAP Compensation to PAPs June 2017 Pending 6 Report of ARAP Compensation completion July 2017 Pending 7 Assessment and Evaluation of Compensation August 2017 Pending 8 Public Disclosure of ARAP September 2017 Pending
Annex N: Framework for Community Consultation and Participation Processes Project stages Subject of consultation Roles of Targeted Communities and Affected persons/Households Reasons for community participation Project preparation stage Consultations with PAPs concerning land acquisition. Identification of proposed site, Boundaries on plot allocation, access road. Mark the affected lot boundaries as determined by land surveyors consistent with the assigned area and plans. Enable the implementing agency to estimate budgets for entitlements. Consultations for ARAP preparations Understanding the project activities and receive feedback from impacted communities Participate in community Consultations Ensure participation Insures that target beneficiaries and PAPs fully understand the proposed project and its benefits Promote an informed and collective decision making community. Gather issues and concerns of the community that can be incorporated in the project design Formulating compensation and entitlement package if there are PAPs in the Proposed project. Compensation and entitlement package for PAPs Negotiations with landowners and approve the compensation and entitlement package of the PAPs. This also promotes an informed and collective decision-making among beneficiaries and PAPs. Disclosure of ARAP. Contents of proposed project. Review and Concur with the contents of the proposed project. Such consultation delivers the message of transparency seeing to it
selection of community monitoring team monitoring of water quality and other assessment community monitoring team to participate in all studies and jointly monitor project interventions will assist the PIU to assess the level of compliance in every stage of project implementation. Beneficiary Feedback survey Assess beneficiary satisfaction of project activities Participate in surveys This will give feedback in shaping project implementation.