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PROJECT : BURUNDI - RWANDA INTERCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY GRIDS

PROJECT

COUNTRY : MULTINATIONAL (BURUNDI – RWANDA)

SUMMARY OF THE RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN

Date : AUGUST 2018

Project

Team

Team leader Humphrey N.

RICHARD

Acting Division Manager RDGE.1 6078

Team Members

Moussa KONE Electrical Engineer,

Consultant

RDGE.1 8256

Anita NUGU Procurement Specialist,

Consultant

SNFI.1 8362

Mamadou

DIOMANDE

Financial Management

Specialist,

RDGE.4 8243

Abdoulaye

TANDINA Country Programme Officer

COBI 7214

Gisèle BELEM

Environmental and Social

Safeguard Specialist,

Consultant,

SNSC 5749

Jin Jason

SEUNG-SOO

Financial Analyst,

Consultant

RDGE.1 8323

Interim Division

Manager Humphrey N. RICHARD RDGE.1 6078

Resident

Representative Daniel NDOYE RDGE.0 7001

Deputy Director

General Nnenna NWABUFO RDGE.0 8343

Director General Gabriel NEGATU RDGE.0 8232

Sector Director Batchi BALDEH PESD 4036

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SUMMARY OF THE COMPREHENSIVE RESETTLEMENT PLAN

(CRP)

Project Title: Transmission line (110/220 kV) Kigoma- Butare-

Ngozi-Gitega

SAP code: P-Z1-F00-077

Country : BURUNDI Category: 1

Department : RDGE Division RDGE-1

1. INTRODUCTION

This document summarizes the Comprehensive Resettlement Plan (CRP) of the Electricity

Interconnection Project linking Rwanda (Kigoma-Butare) to Burundi (Ngozi-Gitega). The

interconnection of Burundian and Rwandan electricity grids by connecting the Gitega, Ngozi, Butare

and Kigoma localities is part of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme

Interconnection of Electric Grids Project known by its English acronym NELSAP. The total planned

length of the 110-220 kV line is 140.7 km, comprising 61.5 km in Rwanda and 79.2 km in Burundi. The

building of two new transformer substations and the expansion of two existing ones is also planned. In

accordance with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS)

and national regulations, the project has been classified in Category 1 due to its nature, the number of

people affected by the line corridor, and the land required for the construction of the new sub-stations.

An ESIA was prepared in 2012 to cover the entire project in both countries. However, following the

suspension of cooperation by the Federal Republic of Germany with the Republic of Burundi in June

2015, KfW withdrew from the Project on the Burundian side, while the project's preparation and

implementation were pursued on the Rwandan side. Subsequently, the Environmental and Social

Management Plan (ESMP) for the Burundi project was updated in 2017, without data of the bio-physical

and socio-economic environment being updated. In addition, two Resettlement Action Plans were

prepared in 2017 for Rwanda and Burundi. Burundi's was developed on the basis of the 2015 census

and inventory data. Following the AfDB’s recent involvement in the project, including financing the

Burundian section of the line, the Bank has requested and financed ESIA, ESMP and CRP updates for

the Burundian party, to get the documents comply with ISS requirements. In the case of the CRP, the

main objectives were to update census and inventory data and to identify livelihood improvement

activities.

This CRP summary was prepared in accordance with ISS requirements. It presents the project’s impacts

in terms of resettlement as currently identified, outlines the resettlement principles and arrangements as

well as compensation and resettlement activities for people affected by the project, identifies activities

for the improvement of the livelihoods of vulnerable people and establishes a rough budget and indicative implementation schedule.

2. PROJECT RATIONALE AND DESCRIPTION

2.1. Project Rationale

The proposed Kigoma-Butare-Ngozi-Gitega 110/220 kV transmission overhead line between Rwanda

and Burundi is part of the NELSAP regional transport programme that aims to link five countries in the

Nile Equatorial Lakes region, namely Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya,

Rwanda and Uganda. With regard to the line that is the subject of this project, the general objective is

to contribute to efforts at improving the population’s livelihood as well as the quality of the economic

and social development framework through the increased availability of electrical energy at affordable

cost.

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The project is in line with priorities set out in the Country Strategy Papers for Burundi and Rwanda.

This refers to Burundi's 2010-2015 Strategic Framework for Growth and Poverty Reduction, which

remains effective because the crisis situation has not allowed for the adoption of a new strategic

framework. For Rwanda, it is the Second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy

(EDPRS II). The development of energy infrastructure is one of the pillars of the national strategies of

both countries. Indeed, Burundi and Rwanda face major economic and social development challenges

resulting from various constraints, including the structural deficit and very high energy costs, among

other things. Electricity access rates in both countries are low, at about 10% in Burundi and 30% in

Rwanda in 2016. The Burundi-Rwanda Interconnection Project is one of the priority integration projects

that will optimize the use of energy resources by integrating production and transmission infrastructure

in the East African region.

2.2. Project Description

In Burundi, this will involve (i) constructing a 220 kV line from the Rwanda/Burundi border to Ngozi

(Mwumba Municipality) and Ngozi to Gitega (single phase); (ii) constructing a 220/30 kV sub-station

at Ngozi and integrating it with the existing 30 kV distribution network; (iii) expanding the 110 kV

Gitega sub-station by installing a 110 kV busbar and two additional 110 kV feeders at Ngozi; and (iv)

integrating the line with the Bujumbura grid control centre.

In Rwanda, it will consist in (i) constructing a 220 kV line from Kigoma to Butare, and from Butare to

the Rwanda/Burundi border (single phase); (ii) expanding the existing 110 kV sub-station in Kigoma;

(iii) building a 220/30 kV substation in Butaré and integrating it with the existing 30 kV distribution

network; and (iv) integrating the line with the Kigali grid control centre.

The total length of the transmission line to be constructed is about 140.7 km (79.2 km in Burundi and

61.5 km in Rwanda). The project will include the following components:

A. Construction of Transmission Line

▪ Lines

▪ Substations

B. Project Management

▪ Functioning National Project Implementation Unit;

▪ Works control and supervision;

▪ CRP implementation (including Information-Education-Communication (IEC)

campaigns); and

▪ Financial audit.

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Electricity transmission line between Rwanda and Burundi

The project’s different components are as follows:

Route

The transmission line will be designed as a line with a 220 kV circuit, initially operated with only 110

kV, and subsequently upgraded to 220 kV. The length of the planned transmission line will be 140.7

km, with 61.5 km of the line corridor in Rwanda and 79.2 km in Burundi. These are the Kigoma-Butare

section (44.6 km) and the Butare-Burundi border section (16.9 km). On the Burundian side, the

transmission line includes the Ngozi-Gitega section (62.7 km) and the Rwandan border-Ngozi section

(16.5 km).

Right-of-way

The transmission line’s right-of-way is a strip of land used by power utilities to build, operate, maintain

and repair transmission line facilities. The right-of-way must generally be free of unauthorized structures

that may interfere with a power line. As the line will eventually be upgraded to 220 kV, a 30-meter

right-of-way has been defined, in accordance with national guidelines, fifteen meters on each side of the

centre of the line. The right-of-way will also serve as a security buffer. This land will remain the property

of its current owners. Agricultural activities will be allowed in the right-of-way, with the exception of

trees for commercial purposes over 5 meters high that may interfere with power lines and maintenance

activities.

Pylons

The pylons will consist of corner pylons, which are required when the transmission line changes

direction, and alignment pylons to support the line between corner pylons as required,

depending on the topography. The pylons will vary between 30 m and 40 m in height, depending on

the landscape and type of pylon. The maximum area required for the permanent procurement of each

pylon (foundations) will be 100 m² (10 m x 10 m) per pylon. 49 pylons are planned in Rwanda and 54

in Burundi.

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Sub-stations

In Burundi, the new Ngozi (Vyegwa) sub-station will be constructed and positioned near the existing

industrial area, covering an area of 2.5 ha. The chosen site is located on land allocated to REGIDESO

by the Urban Planning Department. The connection in Gitega will be provided through the existing 110

kV sub-station, which will be rehabilitated and expanded for this purpose. The exact extent of the Gitega

sub-station extension has not been designed in detail, but should be about 3 ha. The land already belongs

to REGIDESO. No homes will be affected.

Access Roads and Borrow Site

Access roads and material borrow sites will be required. For roads, some will be required on a temporary

basis for construction, and others on a permanent basis to facilitate access for maintenance and

inspection purposes. Existing borrow sites could be used, but it may also be required to open new sites.

The identification of the location and detailed design of access roads and borrow sites will be done by

the works Contractor.

2.3. Project Area of Influence

Socio-economically, the study area in Burundi covers the central part of the country and crosses the

Ngozi, Kayanza and Gitega provinces. The bio-physical study area covers the line corridor and sub-

station sites and their immediate environment. Socio-economically, the study area in Rwanda is located

in the southern province, which extends from Kigoma in Ruhango District to Gisagara District (Burundi

border). It crosses the Ruhango, Nyanza, Huye and Gisagara districts. In Burundi, the study area covers

the central part of the country and crosses the Ngozi and Gitega districts. The municipalities concerned

are Mwumba, Ngozi (Ngozi Province), Muhanga (Kayanza Province), Mutaho, Bugendana, Giheta and

Gitega (Gitega Province).

Administrative Map of Burundi

Line Route in Burundi

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The provinces and municipalities concerned by the project are presented in the following table. These

municipalities include 42 hills and 78 sub-hills.

Provinces and Municipalities Crossed by the Line

Province Municipalities

Ngozi Mwumba

Ngozi

Kayanza Muhanga

Gitega Mutaho

Bugendana

Giheta

Gitega

The project is located in the most populated area of Burundi. The table below presents the demographic

situation in the 4 municipalities crossed by the power line.

Demographic Situation in the Study Area Municipalities Population

Total Density

(per km2)

% of men % of women

Mwumba 80,259 624 49 51

Ngozi 121,157 657 50 50

Muhanga 64,705 518 46.3 53.7

Mutaho 68,874 455 49 51

Bugendana 108,387 383 52.2 47.8

Giheta 78,560 469 47.1 52.9

Gitega 134,117 425 46.5 53.5

3. POTENTIAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS

3.1. Projected Works

The following works are likely to generate negative and positive impacts on the project's host

environment.

• Clearing the right-of-way and access roads: removal of shrubs and cutting of trees

over 5 meters in height in the 30-meter corridor will be required. Additional clearing

beyond that may be required for access roads during construction to accommodate the

transportation of building material and personnel from the nearest road position to the

transmission line corridor.

• Erection of pylons: 30- to 40-meter steel lattice towers will be erected at regular

intervals of 300 meters to support overhead conductors. Each steel pylon will be

supported by 4 concrete foundation slabs measuring 2 x 2 m x 2.5 m deep; the total size

of the pylon shall not exceed 100 m2 (10 x 10 m).

• Construction of sub-stations: The expansion of the Kigoma sub-station will cover

about 2.5 hectares while the construction of the Butare sub-station will require an area

of 2.75 ha. On the Burundi side, a new substation will be built in Ngozi, near the existing

industrial area, covering an area of 2.5 ha. The Gitega sub-station will be rehabilitated

and expanded and the Kigoma sub-station will be expanded.

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3.2. Resettlement Reduction Measures

Burundi and Rwanda have high population densities with 350 and 285 inhabitants per km2 respectively

in Rwanda and Burundi in 2012. Given this context, one of the project’s main objectives was to mitigate

resettlement impacts through an analysis of routing and design alternatives based on this objective.

Pylon Design

In order to implement the proposed project, the highest priority has been given to minimizing the

necessary resettlement activities. As a result, a pylon design with all conductors arranged at the same

level was rejected. This type of pylon would require a wider hold with consequences for resettlement.

The type of pylon selected has a three-level conductor with the shortest possible arms crossed to

minimize the required right-of-way.

These pylons will be between 30 and 40 m high, depending on the landscape structure and type of pylon

(e.g. the tension tower). The dominant reach would be about 300 m. For the total length of the 141.7 km

line, approximately 460 pylons will be required. The vertical clearance of the proposed line in relation

to the roads will be 9 m and 8 m for pedestrian areas. The minimum clearance for overhead lines will

be 5 m and 4.5 m for telecommunication lines.

Choice of Conductors

2 x 240/40 steel-reinforced aluminium (ACSR) conductors will be used in place of 1 x 570 ASTER

AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) heavy conductors. The latter would require much heavier

machines for stringing, which would result in wider access roads and improved bridges, etc. This would

affect the extent of resettlement activities as dwellings are often very close to roads.

Choice of the Transmission Line Route

Five technical alternatives for the Rwanda - Burundi interconnection were studied:

• Variant 1: Kigoma (Rwanda) - Rwegura (Burundi), direct connection, no intermediate

substations;

• Variant 2: Kigoma (Rwanda) - Butare (Rwanda) - Rwegura (Burundi), direct connection to

the Butare substation in Rwanda;

• Variant 3: Kigoma (Rwanda) - Butare (Rwanda) - Ngozi (Burundi) - Rwegura (Burundi), with

substations in Butare and Ngozi, Bujumbura is not inside the 110/220 kV ring;

• Variant 4: Kigoma (Rwanda) - Butare (Rwanda) - Ngozi (Burundi) - Gitega (Burundi), with

substations in Butare and Ngozi, Bujumbura inside the 110/220 kV ring;

• Variant 5: Kigali Airport (Rwanda) - Kigoma (Rwanda) - Butare (Rwanda) - Ngozi (Burundi)

- Gitega (Burundi), with substations in Butare and Ngozi, Bujumbura inside the 110/220 kV

ring.

The variants involving Rwegura would require crossing the Kibira National Park of which about 16%

consists of primary tropical mountain forest and lies adjacent to two large tea plantations, one in Teza

and the other in Rwegura. Moreover, the forest’s sacred nature, even before the colonial period,

contributed to its conservation. Therefore, it was decided not to cross such a protected area (variants 1

to 3). The extension of the line to the Kigali airport sub-station (variant 4) has been postponed; this sub-

station does not yet exist. Finally, the interconnection variant from Kigoma to Gitega via the Butare and

Ngozi sub-stations was selected.

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Location of Sub-stations

For the Ngozi sub-station, various possible sites were studied. A first option, 1a, had to be rejected

because the site is an old cemetery. Recently established graves were found near this site. Option 1b

was identified as the more feasible option. The site is very well connected to a large road that can also

be plied by large trucks. It is partly covered by eucalyptus trees of little ecological value and does not

require resettlement as the site is occupied by government facilities.

3.3. Positive Impacts

During the works and in the operational phase, one of the main positive expected outcomes is the

creation of about 50 jobs in the construction phase, 35 of which are semi-skilled, and 5 in the operational

phase. Construction work will also contribute to the transfer of skills to local workers. In addition to

direct jobs, the presence of the site will result in the supply of different goods and services for the needs

of workers.

In the operational phase, the project will supply electricity to about 720,000 people in targeted rural

and urban areas by 2025, which will help to improve the well-being of beneficiaries, create conditions

for increased income-generating activities and improve the quality of public services (health and

education) in the communities served.

3.4. Negative Impacts

From a socio-economic perspective, the project could disrupt communities in the following areas:

• The physical and economic resettlement of people located in the 30-meter transit

corridor of the transmission line and on sites targeted for sub-stations;

• The quality of life, health and safety of residents and employees during the works;

• Social cohesion in view of potential tensions between workers and residents, disruption

of women's livelihood activities and friction associated with resettlement;

• Cultural heritage with the possible disruption of sites that are unidentified at this stage;

and

• Temporary degradation of the landscape during the erection of pylons.

In terms of resettlement, the project will result in temporary and permanent land acquisition and access

restrictions. The release of the line right-of-way will result in temporary losses as well as access

restrictions during the works, while the erection of the pylons and the construction of permanent sub-

stations and access roads will result in permanent occupation of land. The works will result in physical

displacement and economic loss for 1,561 households totalling 6,712 people in the seven municipalities

crossed by the project, as detailed in the following table.

Summary of project impacts

Project

Component

Potential Impacts Duration of

Impact

Number of

Households

Affected in 2018

Right-of-way of the

transmission line

Loss of residential

structures

Permanent 121

Loss of crops Temporary 625

Loss of ancillary structures Permanent 196

Loss of commercial trees Permanent 843

Angle of pylons Loss of residential

structures

Permanent 3

Loss of land Permanent 53

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Loss of crops Permanent 22

Substations Loss of residential

structures

Permanent 0

Loss of land Permanent 1

Loss of crops Permanent or

temporary

0

Overall, according to the census and inventories conducted in 2018, the project will have the following

impacts:

• Total number of households affected: 1,561

• Total number of people affected: 6,712

• Number of households requiring physical relocation (loss of principal residence): 124

• Number of ancillary structures affected (kitchens, toilets, animal pens, etc.): 196

• Number of households that will permanently lose land: 53

• Number of households that will lose more than 20% of their total productive farmland: 2

In the course of updating census and inventory data in July 2018, the main observation is the reduction

in the number of houses affected in the line corridor from 168 to 121. Overcrowding in the project area

leads to rural exodus, with the outcome that many young people are looking for employment in other

provinces, including in the capital Bujumbura. Young people who leave, abandon their homes built out

of non-durable material. When they prolong their stay without maintaining their houses, the houses

collapse and are, for the most part, not renewed. As for perennial crops, land and trees, there has not

been much change.

Overall, 196 structures are affected by the project. 121 can be considered primary residences, the vast

majority being dwellings only, but also for combined commercial and accommodation uses (1) and

others combined with kitchens (36). All other affected structures are ancillary structures including

kitchens, toilets and livestock/poultry sheds, businesses (2) and a spiritual house (1).

Prior to the project’s implementation, in cases where the principal residence is not affected, it will be

possible to move the ancillary structure outside the right-of-way. The census and inventories carried out

in 2018 have made it possible to locate sections of the route that could be slightly displaced in order to

further minimize resettlement.

Lastly, periodic access required for the maintenance and inspection of the right-of-way and transmission

lines could result in additional temporary loss of access and crop damage. Any maintenance contract

should consider these potential periodic losses and the risk of unforeseen damage to crops outside the

right-of-way during construction. These losses will also have to be compensated.

4. LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

4.1. National Legal Framework on Land and Resettlement

The Constitution of Burundi

The 2018 Constitution provides that every person has the right to property, guarantees equal rights and

equal protection to all Burundians, regardless of sex. Article 36 of the Constitution further provides that

"no one shall be deprived of their property except in the public interest and in the cases and manner

prescribed by law, subject to fair compensation and prior judgement having the force of res judicata."

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The Land Code of the Republic of Burundi (1986)

According to the Land Code of the Republic of Burundi, Law No. 01/008 of 01/09/1986, land is held as

public land (public and private property). Rural land falls under customary tenure and urban land under

lease. The State has an important right to the management of national land ownership for the public

interest in order to ensure economic and social development according to the law. The State provides

for specific laws on land management and real estate investment for certain land categories or specific

areas.

The private domain of the government is land that the government can offer for a project or that it can

offer of its own free will. The public domain of the government includes national parks, reserves and

other lands held in trust by the government and is not usually subject to project allocation. When

resettling vulnerable people, the government allocates land from its private domain. The Land Code also

provides for resettlement procedures.

Estimates are usually made by a Commission composed of the three main Ministries of Lands,

Agriculture and Infrastructure. Monetary or physical (in kind) compensation must take place before a person eligible for compensation can move. Where compensation is in kind or land-for-land, the

Ministry of Lands continues to be involved in the process, since the duty to determine land for

resettlement falls under its purview. The law provides that affected persons must receive land of the

same size as acquired land. In cases where the acquired land is located in an urban area, the value of the

land is considered and a land of proportional value is allocated to the affected person.

When the compensation is monetary, the role of the land authorities ceases at the estimates stage. Local

authorities are responsible for monitoring the progress of monetary compensation. Minimum

compensation amounts are set for different ministries. If it is a government project, the ministry

responsible for the environment will be responsible. If the compensation is paid for land in a rural area,

the Land Management Directorate is in charge and if the resettlement takes place in an urban area, the

Urban Development and Housing Department is responsible.

Land Code of the Government of Burundi (2011)

Law No. 1/13 of 9 August 2011 to amend the Land Code of Burundi resulted in the "new Land Code."

It brought major changes to the previous one of 1986. The main objective of the Land Code amendment

was to secure land resources. It thus provided for the formalization of non-written rights, as well as the

safeguard and regularization of written land rights. The text sought to reconcile the legitimacy of land

tenure practices by local actors with the legality of legislative and regulatory texts. This legal framework

aimed to regulate land conflicts burdening Burundi and contribute to peacebuilding.

This amendment also aimed to clarify the status of various lands and define the different statutes,

principles and legal regimes governing them. The new Code modernized the land law and introduced

better consideration for special status lands like swamps and peasant farms. Lastly, it was intended to

strengthen decentralized land management and make it accessible to the entire population: for example,

the land certificate issued at the municipality (at a low cost) will serve as a land security document.

Other novelties include the possibility of obtaining land by foreign natural or legal persons, the

authorities and competences in the allocation of concession or authorization to transfer state lands and

the establishment of a National Land Commission.

The land code recognizes public and private land. Under the law, all land that is not used is considered

state land. Temporary occupancy rights are available on lands classified as private lands.

The 2011 Land Code also recognizes the legitimacy of land rights acquired and held under customary

law. Under customary law, land is usually owned individually and by households rather than by lineage.

However, the Code also states that all rights claimed must be registered. Unregistered customary rights

do not have the protection of formal law.

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Provisional Statement of Public Utility (DPUP)

The DPUP sanctions stages in the preparation and decision of expropriation. It is published and

subjected to the appreciation of the population and the PAPs in order to obtain their adherence and

involvement in all phases of the resettlement process.

Expropriation Decree or Ordinance

This decree sanctions all stages of damage assessment and acceptance by the project-affected people. It

is posted in municipal offices and the ministry concerned and published in the Official Bulletin of

Burundi. It will then be notified to interested parties through meetings with project-affected people to

let them know their options, including their actions, whether or not they accept one of the options

offered. The following scenarios may occur:

• In the event of acceptance: preparation of amicable transfer deeds, initiation of payment

arrangements and schedule, and resettlement as provided for in the CRP;

• In case of refusal, application of procedures provided for in the event of disputes as

specified in the CRP.

The majority of these activities are the responsibility of the Government and take a minimum of two (2)

months. Public meetings can be entrusted to an NGO for greater transparency and fairness.

Expropriation of land is provided for in Article 407 and Ministerial Decree No 720/304 of 20 March

2008. This decree provides guidelines for compensation based on market value and land replacement.

4.2. Institutional Framework

Responsibility for resettlement lies with the following ministries and organizations:

Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock (MEAE): This Ministry, under the Directorate

of Land Management, Rural Engineering and Land Protection, is responsible for land expropriation and

resettlement in rural areas when land is not located in a wetland area. This Ministry is also responsible

for land registration and titling.

Ministry of Water, Energy and Mines (MEM): The MEM is the supervisory ministry of REGIDESO.

Its mission is, among other things, to plan and supervise rural development actions through hydraulics

and electrification; promote renewable energies; and provide planning, construction and management

of water and energy infrastructure jointly with other relevant ministries.

Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Directorate (REGIDESO): REGIDESO as the

Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Directorate is controlled by the State. Its role is to

ensure the production, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity and drinking water in

urban areas and rural centres. Implementation of the CRP for this Project will include a Project

Implementation Unit (PIU) within REGIDESO, composed of Project Engineers and specialists from the

Environmental and Social Department.

Land Commission: Prior to implementation, the Land Commission assesses the compensations

and reviews the CRP on the basis of public consultation outcomes for the budgeting of

compensations. It is responsible for forwarding the finalized CRP to regional authorities (sector chiefs,

hill chiefs) and the Minister of Finance for CRP approval by the Ministr(y)ies responsible for the project

and the Ministry of Finance.

Municipal Authorities: Municipal authorities in the project area are the coordinating bodies for

resettlement activities. The municipalities will assist with the consultation of local stakeholders, review

and sign all documents (compensation agreement, compensation request, reports, etc.), transfer

compensation payments to PAPs, take overall responsibility for building the resettlement structures, and

monitor implementation of the CRP.

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Working Groups of the Municipality: To specifically coordinate resettlement activities, municipal

intervention forces are created in each municipality. These include representatives of the various

municipal departments such as property valuation, infrastructure, social affairs and the environment.

They act as key implementing bodies for CRP activities at municipal level, in coordination with the

REGIDESO Project Implementation Unit (PIU). They also lead the coordination of livelihood

restoration programmes.

Local Resettlement Committees: A number of Local Resettlement Committees (CLRs) are being

established in the hills and villages. They are made up of municipal experts and community

representatives, including land officials and agronomists, affected hill leaders, village leaders from

affected villages, as well as at least three representatives assigned by the project to each village

concerned; including at least one woman and one potentially vulnerable person. CLRs will participate

in the compensation, valuation and signing process. They will play a role in resolving grievances at

village level. They will participate in project monitoring and also play a key role in identifying

potentially vulnerable households.

4.3. AfDB Operational Safeguard for Involuntary Resettlement

Overall, the project’s implementation must meet the requirements of the Integrated Safeguards System

(ISS) through its five operational safeguards:

• Operational safeguard 1: Environmental and social assessment;

• Operational safeguard 2: Involuntary resettlement - land acquisition, displacement and

compensation of the population;

• Operational safeguard 3: Biodiversity and ecosystem services;

• Operational safeguard 4: Prevention and control of pollution, greenhouse gases,

hazardous materials and efficient use of resources;

• Operational safeguard 5: Working conditions, health and security.

The other relevant Bank policies and guidelines remain applicable as soon as they are triggered under

the ISS. These are mainly:

• Bank Gender Policy (2001) - Bank Group Strategy on Gender 2014-2018 (2014);

• Framework for Enhanced Engagement with Civil Society Organizations (2012);

• Policy on Disclosure and Access to Information (2012);

• Handbook on Stakeholder Consultation and Participation in AfDB Operations (2001)

• The Bank's Population Policy and Implementation Strategy (2002);

• Environmental and Social Assessment Procedures for Bank Operations (2015).

This CRP was prepared in accordance with the requirements of OS2. The specific objectives of this OS

are to: (i) avoid involuntary resettlement as much as possible, or minimize its impacts when involuntary resettlement is unavoidable, after all alternative project designs have been considered; (ii) ensure that

displaced persons are genuinely consulted and have the opportunity to participate in the planning and

implementation of resettlement programmes; (iii) ensure that displaced persons receive substantial

resettlement assistance, so that their standard of living, income-generating capacity, productive

capacities, and overall livelihoods are improved beyond what they were before the project; (iv) provide

clear guidance to borrowers on the conditions that must be met with regard to involuntary resettlement

issues in Bank operations, in order to mitigate the negative impacts of displacement and resettlement,

to actively facilitate social development and to build a viable economy and society.

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4.4. Differences between OS2 and National Legislation

A gap analysis was undertaken between national requirements and OS2 requirements, which led to the

development of mitigation strategies for land access and resettlement.

The analysis of the discrepancies between the OS2 requirements and national regulations shows

divergences on a few points, including the following:

• Avoidance or minimization of resettlement: not considered by law, but required by

OS2;

• The deadline for eligibility: it is not discussed at national level but must be set as

required by OS2;

• Illegal occupants: not covered by legislation while OS2 advocates for resettlement

assistance;

• Estimated value of land: rate fixed by regulation and valid for several years unlike the

market value recommended by OS2;

• Livelihood improvement: not considered by law but required by OS2 especially with

regard to vulnerable people;

• Monitoring and evaluation: not required by law but required by OS2.

5. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

5.1. Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)

A SEP was prepared for the project and is being implemented. The objective of the SEP is to ensure that

adequate information is provided to project-affected persons and other stakeholders in a clear and timely

manner and that these groups have the opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions so that they can

influence the project’s decisions. The main stakeholders encountered as well as the communication

activities carried out are presented in the following section.

Community involvement and input in the decision-making process to date has been ensured through the

mechanisms below.

Initial Visits and Transect Walks

Site visits were conducted all along the transmission line during the initial scoping and preparation for

the ESIA, and included transect walks with community leaders and members. This contributed to the

initial identification of stakeholders and potential impacts, while providing a first opportunity to raise

awareness about the project.

Meetings with Local Government Agencies

REGIDESO, as the project promoter, organized meetings with the municipal authorities of Mwumba,

Ngozi, Muhanga, Mutaho, Bugendana, Giheta and Gitega, as well as with local hill authorities to discuss

project objectives, key impacts, questions and concerns. The role of municipalities and village

committees in the land access and resettlement process was also explained.

Public Meetings

REGIDESO led the organization of public consultation meetings with local communities. The public

consultations were held mainly during the following periods:

• During the project feasibility study in 2012;

• When developing the ESIA in 2012;

• When preparing the scope of the CRP in May 2015;

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• During the socio-economic survey in August - September 2015;

• During the public consultation forums and discussion groups in August 2015; and

• When updating the CRP, ESIA and ESMP in July-August 2018

The meetings of 2015 brought together a hundred people in Burundi in all municipalities crossed by the

line. Additional consultations were conducted during the CRP update exercise in July 2018. These

meetings were held with municipal administrators, sector service heads, hill chiefs and focus group

consultations with affected people and surrounding communities. Finally, submission and validation

meetings were organized by REGIDESO following the finalization of the ESIA and the CRP in August

2018. The 2018 meetings were held in Ngozi, Gitega, Muhanga and Ngozi, Bugendana and Kayanga

and brought together about 100 additional people.

5.2. Concerns Expressed during Consultations

The main issues and concerns raised to date are summarized in the following table:

Concerns Raised during Public Consultations

Themes

Concerns

Employment Community expectations for a high level of employment, coupled with the fear

that the limited local skill base will lead to exclusion. The employment of local

youth is considered a priority.

Compensation Concerns about the cash compensation estimates, which should be at prevailing

market rates.

Resettlement Concerns about the impacts and appropriate compensation measures for economic

and physical displacement.

Livelihoods and

Community

Development

Concerns about loss of access to water points, schools, cropland and pastures.

Rural Electrification Community willingness to see rural electrification as a benefit of the project.

Schedule Concerns about the project schedule and timing of compensatory payments.

Community

Consultation and

Cohesion

Communities expressed the need for adequate consultation and community

outreach before and during project construction.

In addition to these concerns, the 2018 consultations resulted in additional demands for the

electrification of affected villages and the development of income generating projects. The project

envisions to electrify community health and education infrastructure with solar energy. The detailed

assessment of this sub-project will be carried out during project implementation on the Burundi side.

Compensation concerns were considered in the CRP and employment and gender issues were

considered in the ESMP and also in the CRP income-generating activities.

5.3. Future Stakeholder Engagement

All engagements will be jointly undertaken by the authorities and municipal working groups,

REGIDESO and the teams of consultants. The main public consultation periods will be during the

following activities: (i) follow-up surveys; (ii) development of livelihood plans and in-depth surveys of

land availability; (iii) signature of waiver on compensation and estimates; (iv) consultations and

sensitization on relocation and construction; and (v) support to restore livelihoods and assistance to

vulnerable people.

Consultation methods will include: public meetings, key informant interviews, socio-economic and

asset tracking surveys, discussion groups, informal consultations and dissemination of CRP information

in community media outlets. These activities will be undertaken mainly by the Community Liaison

Officers (CLOs) who will be supported by the other actors in charge of the CRP implementation and

monitoring.

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A preliminary stakeholder consultation and disclosure schedule, covering all activities related to

planning for land access and resettlement issues, CRP disclosure and implementation, has been

prepared.

The project will maintain an active record of all public consultation and disclosure documents collected

throughout the project, which will be available for public review upon request. REGIDESO, the Project

Implementation Unit, will ensure that all consultation and disclosure activities are properly documented

and will publish all documentation locally.

6. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

The project is located in the three provinces of Ngozi, Kayanza and Gitega. The total number of

municipalities concerned is seven, including 42 hills and 78 sub-hills. The population characteristics of

these 8 municipalities are described below.

Distribution by Age

The age distribution shows a high proportion of the population under 30 years of age. Only 4% of the

population is over 60 years old.

Age Distribution of the Affected Population

Age Total Percentage

1 – 15 2,874 38

16 – 30 2,200 30

31 – 45 1,109 15

46 – 60 937 13

61 – 90 332 4

Marital Status

The majority of project-affected persons over the age of 16 are married (53%), 42% are unmarried and

4% are widowed.

Marital Status of PAPs

Marital Status Percentage

Single 42

Married or cohabiting 53

Divorced or separated 1

Widow(er)s 4

Level of Education

Nationally, 24% of young people have no formal education and 62% have not completed primary

education. With regard to formal education, the majority of PAPs have primary education, which

compares favourably with national figures.

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Education Level of Affected People

Level of Education Number

out-of-school 95

Pre-primary 1177

Primary 3762

TVET 43

Elementary 277

Secondary 445

Higher 70

Housing

Overall, 121 houses are affected by the project. The other structures are for commercial use and

accommodation combined; used for accommodation only or combined with kitchens. All other

structures affected are ancillary structures including kitchens, toilets and livestock/poultry sheds, shops

and a spiritual house.

Use of Affected Structures

Livelihoods

In Burundi, more than 90% of the population is involved in agricultural production. Subsistence crops

account for 87% of total production. Access to land is becoming increasingly limited as a result of

increasing population pressure that is gradually reducing the amount of land available per household.

This situation has already led to overexploitation of land, soil degradation and degradation of food

production, which has led to the problem of food insecurity observed in recent years. Agriculture is

focused mainly on self-sufficiency and involves the combination of several food crops on a single plot.

This mixed cropping is based on bananas, legumes, cereals and tubers. Cash crops grown mainly on tea

plantations are carried out as monoculture by government businesses, private businesses and

smallholder farmers.

The survey revealed that most PAPs depend on farming activities. The crops identified include bananas, beans, potatoes and wheat, among others. Beans are the crop most commonly affected by the project,

followed by bananas, as shown in the table below.

Type of Crops Affected

Type of Structures Affected Number of Units

House 121

Residence/kitchen combination 26

Toilet 36

Kitchen only 11

Livestock/poultry 3

Trade 2

Residence/business combination 1

Spiritual house 1

Crop Percentage

Bananas 14.8

Beans 15.7

Peas 1.2

Peanuts 2.0

Maize 3.7

Potatoes 0.5

Sweet potatoes 0.1

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Other economic activities include trade (on a very small scale), livestock and handicrafts. It should be

noted that some PAPs have a temporary or permanent salaried job.

Burundi's high population density is reflected in the very small average size of agricultural plots, which

is about 0.5 ha per household. Historically, land is inherited and has resulted in the sub-division of

family farms among the sons. In terms of area of affected farms (for those that will lose land), the

distribution is shown in the following Table. This shows that the majority (64%) of farms are less than

half a hectare and almost all have less than one hectare.

Size of Farms in the Project Area Area of the farm (m2) Number %

400-700 4 8.3

701-1000 2 4.2

1001-1500 5 10.4

1501-2000 9 18.8

2001-2500 3 6.3

2501-3000 2 4.2

3001-5000 6 12.5

5001-8000 6 12.5

8001-11000 8 16.7

11001 and above 3 6.3

For livestock (cattle, sheep and goats), Table 8 below shows the levels of ownership and the number of

households in each category.

Livestock Ownership

In terms of jobs, 14.2% of PAPs have a permanent job and 23.6% said they have a temporary job. In terms of income, more than 50% of PAPs reported earning less than 400,000 Burundian francs (BIF)

per year or about EUR 224.

Land Tenure

During the survey, 86% of households confirmed that they hold land that has been formally sub-divided,

with legal documents relating to the property (land titles) available. 13.6% of households indicated that

they rented the land where they live and do not have legal documentation. The project will need to

follow up with these households to ensure that they continue to have access to land following the

resettlement process.

Cassava 0.2

Cocoyams 0.6

Sorghum 0.3

Soya 0.1

Wheat 0.1

Cabbages 0.3

Number of Livestock

Heads

Number of Owner

Households

% of PAPs

0 316 47.2

1 – 10 218 32.6

11 – 20 97 14.5

21 – 30 24 3.6

31 – 40 10 1.5

41 – 50 4 0.6

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Vulnerability

The categories of vulnerable people considered in the project are: (i) sharecroppers; (ii) households

headed by women; (iii) households headed by elderly people (over 65 years of age); (iv) households of

orphans or headed by young people; (v) households that will lose more than 20% of their land; and (vi)

households headed by people with disabilities. In the study area, the 2018 census identified vulnerable

households.

Potentially Vulnerable Households

Vulnerability Criterion Number of Households

Households headed by widows 180

Households headed by people with chronic illness 66

Households headed by people over 65 105

Households headed by orphans 74

Households headed by persons with disability 92

Households that will lose more than 20% of land 2

Total 519

About 33% of affected households are therefore vulnerable.

7. ELIGIBILITY AND COMPENSATION

The eligibility criteria and the method of determining losses and their compensation consider the

AfDB’s OS2 principles, as well as legislation in force in Burundi regarding compensation in case of

expropriation for reasons of public utility (Land Code supplemented by Ministerial Ordinance No.

720/CAB/304/2008). All compensation will have to be settled before relocation or occupation of the

land.

7.1. Eligibility and Deadline

Households affected by the project are eligible for compensation and other assistance if they have a

"legitimate interest" with regard to "real estate" established in the project area (i.e. in the case of

buildings) at the time of the interruption of entitlement. The impacts identified as eligible for

compensation are:

• Loss of housing;

• Loss of land;

• Loss of crops and trees;

• Loss of livelihood; and

• Loss of ancillary and commercial structures

The categories of affected persons eligible for compensation are landowners with and without tenure

rights, tenants, sharecroppers, livestock breeders, traders and service providers. The types of losses

associated with each category are loss of material goods, loss of access to material goods, loss of wages,

rent or sales revenue, and loss of public, private or cultural infrastructure. The deadline for the

cancellation of compensation rights was July 2018.

7.2. Compensation and Assistance Criteria

Asset valuation methods will consider legislative requirements, AfDB standards, expert opinion and

stakeholder consultation. Therefore, assets should be valued on the basis of replacement cost, at market

rates and without depreciation.

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Best practice suggests compensation in kind preferably to cash compensation because of the risks

associated with cash compensation, such as potential deprivation and increased vulnerability. However,

in the case of the Project, resettlement in kind (for example, the construction of a house or replacement

land) may not be offered due to the lack of alternative land available near the project area and Burundi

in general. During consultations, the majority of affected households opted for cash compensation while

some preferred compensation in kind. The possibility of offering compensation land in the study area

will be assessed when updating the data before implementation. Moreover, vulnerable people will

receive assistance for the restoration and improvement of their livelihoods.

The eligibility and compensation matrix summarizes the principles that will be used for resettlement

and livelihood assistance.

Eligibility and Compensation Matrix

Loss Category PAP Category Basic Right Packages/Assistance

Farmland: Permanent

loss of agricultural

land.

Holder of a registered

title deed.

Hold a registered fund with

the relevant authorities before

the deadline

Cash compensation for land and all

real estate developments on affected

lands, such as soils and soil

improvement infrastructure

Occupant of untitled

land: land held

according to custom

and not yet registered

Before the deadline, hold

unregistered land, usually or

locally recognized, that can

be verified

Cash compensation for land and all

real estate developments on affected

lands, such as soil improvement

infrastructure.

Assistance with the registration of

the legal title

Leased land:

Land rights obtained

temporarily under a

usual tenancy

agreement

Leased the land before the

deadline, in accordance with

a lease agreement recognized

by the landowner and

customary authorities.

Tenant cash compensation for real

estate investments that have been

made by the tenant.

Residential land:

Permanent loss of

residential land.

Title holder Hold a registered fund with

the relevant authorities before

the deadline.

Cash compensation for the land

Untitled Lands: Land

held under customary

ownership and not

registered

Before the deadline, hold

unregistered land, usually or

locally recognized, that can

be verified.

Cash compensation for the land

Assistance with the registration of

the legal title

Facilities: loss of real

estate assets.

Residence: habitable

houses used as

permanent principal

residence

The locally recognized owner

of a habitable home

permanently used as a

residence before the deadline.

Cash compensation at full

replacement value without

depreciation

Recovery of authorized material

Compensation in kind if possible

Non-residential

structures:

commercial premises,

walls, fences,

enclosures, etc.

The locally recognized owner

of a non-residential structure

by the deadline

Cash compensation at full

replacement value without

depreciation

Recovery of authorized material

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Loss Category PAP Category Basic Right Packages/Assistance

Crops and commercial

trees: Loss of crops

and commercial trees.

Crops: removal or

destruction of

temporary crops.

The recognized owner of

standing crop before the

deadline.

Cash compensation at replacement

value at prevailing market rates

For trees, depending on tree type

and age, PAPs need to be informed

to allow for harvesting before

relocation

Commercial trees The recognized owner of a

permanent crop before the

deadline

Cash compensation at full

replacement value at prevailing

market rates

PAPs need to be informed to allow

for mature crops to be harvested

before relocation.

Loss of income Business owner Business owner registered

before the eligibility deadline

Re-establishment compensation

equals to three months of income

Tenant of commercial

space

Tenant of a commercial space Re-establishment compensation

equals to three months of income

Disturbance and

relocation assistance

Physically affected

households (owner

occupant or tenant)

Occupation of the main

habitable residence before the

eligibility deadline

Disturbance and transportation

allowance equal to 5% of total

compensation (amounts must be

revised to ensure that this is

sufficient in all cases)

Vulnerable

households

Households identified as

vulnerable before the

eligibility deadline

Additional assistance to vulnerable

households

Loss of livelihood Farmers Farmer (owner or tenant)

with more than 20% of the

land permanently affected by

the Project

Those with less than one

hectare are also considered

Eligible for the livelihood

restoration assistance programme

Disorientation Households affected

by housing loss

All physically resettled

households

Temporary assistance measures

Ensure that relocating households

can resettle on their own land or in

neighbouring villages to keep their

old habits.

This initial matrix of rights was discussed at meetings conducted by REGIDESO in August 2018. It has

been adjusted following this validation.

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8. LIVELIHOODS AND COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES

Based on the predominant livelihoods in the project area, initiatives related to agricultural practices will

be the key element of the livelihoods improvement programme. The programme will also have financial

and commercial management as well as micro-finance components.

8.1. Agricultural Programme

The agricultural programme is the main mechanism for restoring livelihoods, with the aim of

contributing to food security and income generation of affected people. The programme will focus on:

(i) providing increased access to key agricultural inputs to improve productivity; (ii) increasing the

availability and quality of agricultural services; and (iii) getting farmers to adopt improved cultivation

systems, thanks to a favourable social and political environment. Concrete actions to be implemented

under this programme include input supply, strengthening of agricultural extension services,

strengthening of farmers' participation in government initiatives, vaccination of animals and the use of

pasture quality improvement techniques, crop diversification, seed selection and the use of organic

manure. This programme will target farmers.

8.2. Financial Management Training Programme

Households affected by the project will receive cash compensation based on the choice made by PAPs

and the absence of replacement land. For many households this will be an important input of money that

they are not used to managing. Therefore, it is important that all affected households have access to

financial management services and basic business training, to ensure that households understand that

cash compensation should be used to restore lost property and must be held safely.

This programme will provide training to PAPs to improve their knowledge of resource use and

management. Training in setting up a business or petty trading and market-oriented production strategies

will also be offered. The training will be complemented by facilitating access to bank accounts for both

men and women. This programme will target PAP representatives who have received financial

compensation.

8.3. Micro-finance Programme

Limited financing to undertake income-generating activities can be a major impediment to improving

household livelihoods. The livelihoods programme proposes the establishment of a micro-credit system,

focused on helping less privileged households with low incomes or savings. The aim will be to set up a

micro-credit revolving fund system to facilitate the emergence of income-generating activities. This

programme will target vulnerable households and be undertaken by an NGO specialized in the domain.

Its operating procedures will be detailed before implementation.

The municipal working groups have the main responsibility for implementing programmes aimed at

restoring livelihoods and providing assistance to vulnerable people. The livelihoods programme should

be undertaken in partnership by identifying existing government agencies, NGOs and community

groups undertaking such initiatives. These may be existing community programmes in Burundi run by

government agencies or NGOs.

8.4. Complementary initiatives

Temporary Difficulty and Vulnerability

Temporary assistance measures for people in difficulty will be developed to target households identified

as needing additional support for a period of time during the transition. The objective of temporary

assistance to vulnerable households will be to provide a safety net until these households become self-

sufficient and can resist the economic strains resulting from land acquisition and resettlement.

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Solar Electrification

Since the affected population will not benefit from electricity as part of the 110-kV line project, a solar

electrification programme is envisaged as a complementary initiative to the project. During discussions

in 2018 with affected local authorities and households, the electrification of schools and health centre

with solar energy was prioritized by the population as a complementary initiative to the project. The

surveys identified 9 schools, 1 health centre and 2 trading centres for which solar electrification would

be considered. A provision of EUR 83,000 will be included in the project for this electrification work

and will be supported by the project. A detailed study of this electrification programme will be carried

out to clarify the feasibility and costs.

Protection of the Cultural Heritage

To date, the project has not identified any sites of cultural significance and has avoided cemeteries,

graves or shrines through careful selection of the route. However, a spiritual site was identified in asset

surveys that may require resettlement. Therefore, even if a Heritage and Cultural Management Plan is

not warranted at this stage, the project will investigate the possibility of avoiding this site, failing which it will initiate a consultation process for the relocation of the spiritual site well before the works. In

addition, the project will develop and implement a procedure for fortuitous discoveries of archaeological

resources during the construction phase.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR CRP IMPLEMENTATION

The overall coordination of CRP implementation will be provided by REGIDESO, which will oversee

all resettlement planning and coordinate all issues related to compensation. Given the importance of the

project, REGIDESO will collaborate with other government agencies as needed, and local authorities

of municipalities within the project area, which will assist with coordination and implementation. An

NGO specialized in the subject could be recruited to ensure the implementation of the CRP. REGIDESO

will establish a special Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the Project, bringing together technical,

social and environmental staff. REGIDESO will recruit a health and safety expert and a resettlement

expert for this purpose. To coordinate activities at district and sector levels, two types of committees

will be established: the Municipal Working Group and Local Resettlement Committees (at

municipal/hill/village level as appropriate).

The municipal working groups are made up of municipal experts and community representatives. They

will include land managers and agronomists, affected hill leaders, village leaders from affected villages,

and at least three project-affected representatives from each affected village, including at least one

woman and one potentially vulnerable person.

Local Resettlement Committees will participate in the compensation, assessment and signing process

and will play a role in grievance review at village level. They will take part in the participatory

monitoring of the project. They will also play a key role in identifying potentially vulnerable households.

The overall organizational framework for CRP implementation is summarized in the following table:

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Organizational Framework for CRP Implementation

Institution Roles and Responsibilities

REGIDESO • Supervise the CRP implementation

• Supervise the formation of Local Resettlement Committees (CLR)

• Provide all compensation packages according to the CRP

• Provide livelihoods and support for vulnerable people

• General monitoring and evaluation of resettlement implementation

Specialized NGO • Implementation of the RAP

Municipal

Authorities • Assist in stakeholder consultation

• Review and sign all compensation documentation

• Make compensatory payments to PAPs

• Follow the proper implementation of the CRP

Municipal Working

Groups • Provide support to the implementation of CRP-related activities

• Participate in the implementation of livelihood improvement programmes

PAP • Engage in project consultation forums

• Participation in the valuation and signing of assets

• Participation in monitoring and evaluation

Construction

Company • Fair compensation for crops and trees damaged during construction

• Equitably distribute jobs to women and men and prioritize vulnerable households and

affected households

• Disseminate information on the dangers of HIV/AIDS

• Offer advice to workers and communities on anti-social behaviour

• Solicit the services of an archaeologist for the identification of any finds during pylon

construction

• Restore all temporary construction works at the end of the project

Land Agent

Agronomist • Land measurement

• Property Assessment

• Valuation of crops and trees

• Participation in the CRP implementation

Land Commission • Interface with the municipality's land services

• Public awareness

• Approval of land expropriation

• Ensuring that grievance mechanisms meet legislative requirements

Local Resettlement

Committees • Public awareness

• Participation in the CRP implementation

• Coordination of monitoring data collection activities

10. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

The complaints and claims mechanism offers the opportunity for any PAP or any concerned person to

express his/her grievances concerning the resettlement and compensation procedure at no cost. The

project mechanism has three components: (i) resolution mechanisms at project level through the Local

Resettlement Committees; (ii) the Mediation Committee with the Working Groups; and (iii) referral to

the courts.

10.1. Resolution Mechanisms at Project Level

Local Resettlement Committees (CLRs) or/village chiefs as committee members will register

complaints in oral or written form. CLRs will receive training from the PIU on complaint management.

The local REGIDESO office will record the claims made during routine meetings and regular

consultation visits to the affected villages. All claims will be registered with the PIU and entered into

the database. Claims that have not been resolved at village level will be reviewed by REGIDESO. Upon

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receipt of the complaint, REGIDESO will initiate an investigation into the complaint and strive to

respond to the PAP within seven days of submission of the complaint. When a grievance cannot be

resolved with the PAP through these mechanisms, the Mediation Committee will be used.

10.2. Mediation Committee

If the complainant is dissatisfied with measures taken by REGIDESO following the complaint,

mediation may be initiated. The Mediation Committee will include the following persons: (i) a

representative of the Working Group at municipal level; (ii) a REGIDESO representative as an observer;

(iii) three representatives of affected persons, including at least one woman, selected from local

resettlement committees and/or from community organizations, elders, customary authorities; and (iv)

a representative of an NGO or religious organization present in the project area.

The Committee’s main function will be to arbitrate and negotiate on the basis of a transparent and fair

hearing of the parties to the dispute. The committee can recommend solutions to issues such as

compensation, the provision of resettlement assistance or land disputes. The Mediation Committee will meet on the basis of recorded complaints and disputes. The complainant will be invited to the Mediation

Committee, which will attempt to propose a solution acceptable to both parties (REGIDESO and

complainant). All agreements reached will be signed by the stakeholders and the designated chairperson

of the Mediation Committee, which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the

agreement and include all references to applicable laws.

10.3. Referral Before the Courts

The Tribunal or Court of competent jurisdiction, depending on the type of litigation, remains a way of

settling complaints in the event of non-resolution using the two preceding mechanisms.

11. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

11.1. Resettlement Budget

An indicative budget, based on asset surveys carried out to date, Government benchmarks and

market prices for resettlement projects in the study area is estimated at EUR 1,902,111 or FIB

3,579,678,669.

Compensation amounts for houses, crops, trees and land were calculated based on unit prices applied to

resettlement projects in the area. For housing, 3 categories have been defined: unsustainable, semi-

durable and sustainable, for which market prices have been estimated. Prices of land, crops and trees

were estimated on the basis of the market price in the study area. Costs related to such activities as

assistance measures or livelihood improvements are based on the number of vulnerable households and

the costs applied in similar projects. It should be noted that costs for the recruitment of the relocation

expert are included in REGIDESO's capacity building measures in the ESMP and are supported by the project. Rural electrification is also the responsibility of the project. The total CRP cost will be borne

by the State of Burundi.

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Indicative resettlement budget

Activities Costs (BIF) Costs (EUR)

Recruitment of a resettlement expert PM PM

Final assessment of affected goods and property 70,000,000 33,557

Compensation for land 778,500,000 373,202

Compensation for buildings and facilities 1,240,000,000 594,439

Compensation for crops 350,000 143,815

Compensation for trees 552,787,780 264,999

Loss of income 100,000,000 47,938

Temporary support 25,000,000 11,984

Improvement of livelihood 500,000,000 239,693

Solar electrification (studies and implementation) PM PM

Implementation of the RAP 150,000,000 71,907

Monitoring and evaluation 62,580,000 30,000

Sub-total 3,409,217,780 1,811,534

Contingency (5%) 170,460,889 90,577

Total 3,579,678,669 1,902,111

Exchange rate as at 31 July 2018: EUR 1 = BIF 2086

The final compensation budget will be updated once the final route has been confirmed and the final

assessment of affected property completed.

11.2. CRP Implementation Schedule

The CRP implementation schedule is based on the commencement of construction work on the line in

the last quarter of 2019 as shown in the table below.

Schedule

Task 2018 2019

S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D

Detailed design

Refine livelihood programmes

Refine assistance programmes for vulnerable people

Carry out follow-up surveys

Finalize estimates

Signature process

Payment of compensation and support

Resettlement of households

Starting livelihood programmes

Beginning of the transmission line construction

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12. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

12.1. Internal Monitoring

Monitoring will consist of: (a) internal monitoring by REGIDESO as an integral part of management

jointly with affected communities; and (b) external monitoring by consultants appointed by REGIDESO

jointly with the Government and affected communities.

Monitoring will be carried out through the following activities: daily monitoring of resettlement

activities, standard surveys, community participation and analysis of complaint logs. The main

monitoring indicators selected are presented in the following table.

Key monitoring indicators

Aspect Monitored Activity and Specific Monitoring Parameters Frequency

Implementation of the CRP Progress made in the technical validation of the assets concerned

and signing of compensation agreements between the PAP and

REGIDESO: % completed

Monthly

Payment of compensation and delivery of livelihood restoration

measures: % completed

Overall Restoration of

Livelihoods and Incomes

% of total payments/livelihoods completed, in progress, not started Monthly

When livelihood restoration measures are applied to all affected

groups of people What is the indicator?

% of households affected by financial training completed, in

progress, not started

Consultation and Grievances Number of complaints received by category Monthly

% of complaints processed in relation to complaints received

12.2. External Follow-up

An external audit will be carried out by an external party to the project implementation team to assess

implementation compliance and CRP requirements. Resettlement completion verification will be

assigned to validate REGIDESO’s compliance with commitments outlined in the CRP and, more

generally, compliance with AfDB national procedures on involuntary resettlement.

12.3. Evaluation

Reference documents that will be used as a benchmark for the evaluation will be:

• This CRP;

• Relevant Burundian regulations; and

• African Development Bank (AfDB) policies, especially OS2;

The evaluation objectives will be:

• Overall assessment of implementation compliance with the objectives and methods

outlined in the CRP;

• Evaluation of implementation compliance with the laws and regulations of Burundi, as

well as with OS2;

• Evaluation of the procedures implemented for compensation, displacement and

resettlement,

• Evaluation of the adequacy of compensation and accompanying measures in relation to

the losses incurred,

• Evaluation of the impact of livelihood improvement programmes;

• Proposal of corrective actions to be taken eventually;

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The evaluation will use the documents and material from the internal monitoring. In addition, the

evaluators will carry out site visits and conduct surveys with stakeholders and persons affected by the

project. The evaluation should be undertaken in two stages: immediately after the completion of

resettlement operations and, if possible, two years after the completion of resettlement operations.

12.4. Reporting

REGIDESO will produce monthly CRP implementation reports for submission to relevant national

authorities and the AfDB. External monitoring and evaluation reports will also be submitted to the

AfDB.

13. CONCLUSION

This document represents the updated Comprehensive Resettlement Plan for the Burundian part of the

Rwanda-Burundi Power Interconnection Project. The document contains a record of the procedures,

actions and commitments formulated and adopted to compensate and support individuals and

households affected by the project, in accordance with the laws of Burundi and applicable African

Development Bank policies and standards on involuntary resettlement.

14. REFERENCES AND CONTACTS

Théogène HABAKUBAHO, 2018. Kigoma-Butare (Rwanda) - Ngozi-Gitega (Burundi) 110/220 kV

power transmission line - Update of the Comprehensive Resettlement Plan - Burundi

Questions should be referred to:

For REGIDESO:

Néhémie Niyongingo, Project Coordinator: niyoneie@gmail.com

Audace Ntisumbwa, Expert in Environmental and Social Issues: audaka20022000@yahoo.fr

For the AfDB:

Humphrey N. RICHARD, Acting Division Manager: h.ndwiga-richard@afdb.org

Moussa KONE, Consultant, Electrical Engineer: m.o.kone@afdb.org

Felix OKU, Senior Environmental Expert: f.oku@afdb.org

Gisèle BELEM, Social Safeguards Consultant: g.belem@afdb.org