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ABBREVIATED RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE ROBERTSPORT FISH LANDING SITE CLUSTER

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The objective of the West African Regional Fisheries Program (WARFP) in Liberia is to assist the Government of Liberia to govern and manage targeted fisheries, reduce illegal fishing and increase local value added to fish products.

In order to increase the contribution of the marine fish resources to the local economy, WARFP in Liberia will support the development of basic infrastructure in Robertsport in the Grand Cape Mount County for a fish landing site cluster which will provide a group of economic activities and services to the fisheries. These will consist of basic works to establish a jetty or landing site for offloading of fish products, supported by an integrated package of services around the site for processing the products.

However before commencement of activities for the establishment of the Robertsport fish landing site cluster, an Environmental and Social Screening Checklist (ESSC) had to be completed (Appendix I). The screening showed that indeed among other issues raised, which were addressed by an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) already prepared, there was still outstanding the question of land acquisition and involuntary resettlement which had to be resolved. Consequently, in conformity with the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program, an Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) had to be prepared. The object of this RAP is therefore to respond to the specific provisions of the WARFP Resettlement Policy Framework to specify the procedures for land acquisition, compensation and economic assistance of the project affected people (PAPs). The action plan includes an outline of the measures necessary to improve or at least maintain the standards of living of the project affected people (PAPs) and to do so prior to the establishment of the Robertsport fish landing site cluster

A 5.1 acre plot was identified for the establishment of the fish landing site cluster at Robertsport as part of a 17-acre plot set aside in 1978 for future development of the fishing industry at the Fanti Town area also known as Grassland. The site is located on the East Bank of Lake Piso about 2 km from the end of a split of land that separates Lake Piso from the Atlantic Ocean around a sandy shoreline together with small areas of lowland savannah with mangrove species. The soil is formed from mineral-based parent materials that are the result of weathering, physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of exposed bedrocks.

Due to generation of filth and pollutants into the lake ecosystem as well as aesthetic dislocation caused by the open display of large metallic fish processing ovens disorderly located in the Robertsport city centre, the fanti community in 2006 was resettled, on temporary basis, on the 17- acre reservation. By 2009 when the county authorities decided to collaborate with WARFP to establish a landing site cluster at the reservation it was already swamped with unauthorized

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settlers. Therefore in the selection of the 5.1 acre site the overarching consideration was to minimize the number of landed property that could be affected in the resettlement process.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The WARF Project in Liberia is financed through a US$12 million grant under the International Development Association (US$9 million) and the Global Environmental Fund (US$3.0 million) disbursed over an initial first phase of 5 years with a possibility of an extension for another 5 years. The project is to be implemented under 4 main components:

2.1. Component 1: Good governance and sustainable management of the fisheries.

This component is solely GEF funded and seeks to build the capacity of Government and stakeholders to implement a shared approach that will ensure that the marine fish resources are used in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, socially fair and economically profitable. Under this component are the following sub-components and their corresponding activities.

Sub-component 1.1 Development of the capacity, rules, procedures and practices for good governance of the fisheries

This sub-component includes technical assistance, training, goods and equipment and operating costs with the specific activities being:

(a) strengthening of policy and regulatory framework for the use of the fish resources. The country’s legal framework for the use of the fish resources is outdated. The Program will support a long-term technical assistance contract for a firm to provide legal, policy and training support for the Government of Liberia to finalize and implement a new fisheries policy and regulatory framework.

(b) registration of all fishing vessels: A small-scale vessel registration and licensing system is currently in place. The Program will finance improved implementation of this system to ensure that all small-scale fishing vessels are registered, initially by strengthening the capacity of the Bureau of National Fisheries in the field and in the longer term by development of local councils.

(c) assessment of the status of key fish stocks: The Program will support a long-term contract for a university to provide support to BNF collect and analyze fisheries statistics, and execute research surveys.

(d) transparency and accessibility of fisheries management information: The ‘dashboard’ will be housed in the BNF in Liberia. This national node will be linked to the regional information platform established at the Regional Coordination Unit. This activity will include financing for goods, consultant services and operating costs.

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(e) preparation and implementation of management plans that set levels of sustainable exploitation for targeted fisheries, and create rights and allocation mechanisms for those fisheries: The Program will finance a technical assistance to BNF to work with stakeholders to prepare and implement management plans for the shrimp and demersal fish species, based on existing information and data.

Sub-component 1.2 Introduction of fishing rights

The main activity is the introduction of fishing rights through a system of co-management. The program will finance the creation of 1 to 2 pilot TURFS in the coastal fisheries to be managed by co-management associations (CMA) which will be established and operationalized by locally or regionally contracted entities with appropriate skills and experience in community development. The first TURF will be in Robertsport. In addition support will be given to the construction of CMA community fisheries centers (CFCs) in up to 4 communities and be provided with needed furnishings and equipment. Support for the establishment and operationalization of the representative CMAs and, thereafter, ongoing technical support and training will be provided. Additionally, training on basic management skills, consultation and representation skills and conflict resolution will be provided on an ongoing, mentoring basis. Other supportive training for stakeholders of the CMA will be provided, including on micro-business management, new fishing methods and business models; monitoring of the health of inshore environments, etc. will be supported.

Sub-component 1.4 Social marketing, communication and transparency

The program will finance the development of a Social Marketing and Communications strategy plan and an associated implementation plan to support the dissemination of information on the introduction of fishing rights, fisheries regulations, and community co-management initiatives. The social marketing and communications will be formulated to increase knowledge of the new fisheries law, garner support for the introduction of fishing rights in the TURFs, build understanding of CMAs and the roles and responsibilities, and deepen knowledge of legal and illegal fishing gear and practices.

2.2 Component 2. Reduction of illegal fishing

It seeks to reduce the illegal fishing activities threatening the sustainable management of the marine fish resources and the wealth they can generate. More specifically it will improve the fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) system of Liberia and adapt it to the needs of fisheries management, within the framework of a coordinated approach between countries of the sub-region. The following sub-component will be supported.

Implementing sustainable surveillance system

The main activity is implementing sustainable surveillance systems which will include development of a national MCS plan and strategy and establishment of fisheries surveillance

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capacity (including monitoring centers and stations, and satellite-based vessel monitoring systems). A patrol capacity in the air and at sea will be developed in the medium term through financing a private service for sea and aerial patrol while national equipment is procured and local staff are trained and in addition through the coverage of operational costs of coast guard patrol vessel to conduct surveillance of the inshore exclusion area and the trawling grounds.

2.3 Component 3. Increasing the contribution of the marine fish resources to the local economies

The objective is to increase the benefits to Liberia from the marine fish resources, by increasing the share of the value-added captured in its waters.

Sub-component 3.1 Fish landing site clusters

An integrated fish landing site cluster will be will established in conjunction with the TURF at Robertsport to have basic infrastructure such as a jetty around the lake, an elevated water tank, repairs of existing water pipe, the installation of a water pipe to the Fanti communities, the installation of a solar-powered pump and the extension of solar street lighting. The program will also support the construction of a hygiene block and septic tank, an ice plant, cold stores, the gradual development of dry-docking industry, the set-up of common service centers and the provision of extension services such as a set up of fishery material store, the provision of fuel and gas, net and crates repair, training in the maintenance of the cold chains etc. The program will replicate the TURFs and fish landing clusters in one other site depending on the availability of year round road access.

Sub-component 3.2 Fish product trade infrastructure, information and systems – Regional minimum integrated trade expansion platform

The main activity is provision of quality, standards, metrology and testing (QSTM) infrastructure and technical assistance. In this regard the program will establish a certified public laboratory and competent sanitary authority in Liberia as well as the development of relevant protocols and standards for quality and traceability, including training.

2.4 Component 4. Coordination, monitoring and evaluation and program management

The program will be managed through Fisheries Management Office in BNF, staffed by external and local project management specialists. Regional activities will also be undertaken by the project for which coordination will be by the Regional Coordination Unit.

 

 

 

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3.0 A CENSUS SURVEY OF DISPLACED PERSONS AND VALUATION OF ASSETS

3.1 Baseline socio-economics

Rapid baseline studies were conducted on the population to be affected by the establishment of the fish landing site cluster (Table 1) and an estimated number of 118 persons would have to be resettled comprising: 62 males; and 57 females, the summary by age is as follows:

1. 28 boys and 20 girls of 17 years old and below; and 2. 33 male and 37 female adults of 18 – 50 years of age.

Of the 37 adult females 36 are in to fish processing for a livelihood and of this number 13 are heads of households and property owners. The other female tends her business concern away from the site.

Of the 33 males, 28 are professional fishermen and 4 are business men who ply their trades away from the site. There is also an elder of the community of 50 years old although not resident in the proposed site is the caretaker/custodian of a community 8 room toilet facility and 3 wells constructed by an NGO.

All children are school going and only the girl children over 7 years old assist their mothers after school hours in the processing of fish.

Table 1. Baseline socio-economic considerations of the project affected people (PAP)

PAP NO.

NAME OF PAP SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

1 &2 A. M Demography 4 persons in household comprising the owner and husband of ages 40 and 50 respectively and two student dependents (1 male: 1 female) of ages 8 and 10. Economics While the primary occupation of the owner is fish processing that of the husband is fishing. Owner has no helpers apart from the school going kids who give a hand after school hours. Movable cylindrical metallic fish smokers (8 No.) are used for fish processing and placed in an open space in front of the house. Extra movable ovens are kept in a mud structure used for storage of items including fish while a separate stick structure is used for accommodation of the household.

3 M. S Demography 12 persons in household. Owner is married and is 44 years old with 6 children (4 male: 2 female) of 9 to 12 years old. The 5 others (4 male: 1 female) are of 20 to 40 years old and are fishermen. Economics

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The main occupation of the owner of the mat structure is fish processing assisted by her 4 children after school hours. Movable cylindrical metallic ovens are used for fish smoking. Fish is obtained from the fishing operations of the 4 other male dependents. Proceeds of the business is shared after 2-3 years operations according to an agreed upon ratio.

4 P. K. A Demography 9 persons in household. Owner is the only adult male of 38 years old and married to a fish monger of 32 years old. There are 7 other dependents of whom five are children (2 male: 3 female) of 3-10 years old and two of 20-23 years old female fish mongers. Economics The owner is a head fisherman who brings in the catch for processing by his wife and two other fish smokers. There are movable cylindrical metallic ovens which are used for processing of the catch. A part of the structure is used for storage and another for accommodation separated by sticks.

5 M. D Demography 12 persons in household. Owner is female, married and is 39 years old. 4 are children (2 male:2 female) of years 3-15. 4 are fish mongers ranging from 35 -50 years old and 3 fishermen of 45 – 51 year old. Economics The primary occupation of the owner is fish mongering and has over 10 cylindrical metallic processing ovens located in open space in front of the zinc structure. The 3 fishermen supply fish for smoking.

6 M. K Demography Single occupant of 35 years old and married. Economics Main occupation is fish processing and marketing. Uses movable cylindrical metallic ovens for fish smoking. Part of the house is for storage including fish. Buys fish for processing and marketing.

7 B. K Demography Single occupant of 39 year old and male. Economics Sole occupation is fishing

8 M. B Demography Single occupant of 50 years and female. Economics Sole occupation is fish mongering. Fresh fish is purchased from the shore and processed. Processed fish is sold to buyers who visit her place once or twice a week

9-12 C. A She is the leader of the fish smoking association and custodian of the 4 fish smoking sheds used by the fish smokers in fanti town constructed by an NGO.

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13 J. K Demography 4 persons in household. The owner is 30 years old and married to a fish monger of 25 years. Have 2 children (1 male:1 female) of 2 and 7 years old. Economics The owner is a fisherman while the woman is a fish processor. The woman is assisted by her 7 years old girl child when not in school. Fish is supplied by the fisherman and processed by wife.

14 J. A Demography Single occupant of 35 years old and male. Economics Owner is a fisherman and sells his catch at the beach.

15 A. B Demography Married male but staying single. Economics Fishing is the sole occupation and catch is sold fresh at the beach.

16 H. M Demography 8 persons in household. Owner is female, married and 34 years old with 3 children (1 male:2 female) of 9-15 years. The 3 others are female of 35 -40 years old. Economics The owner and the other 3 fish mongers buy fish from the beach for processing and marketing. 8 movable cylindrical metallic ovens placed outside the house in an open space are used for processing of fish.

17 C. M Demography 10 persons in household. Owner is female and 45 years old and has 3 children(2 male: 1 female) of 8-13 years. There are 3 fishermen of 18-33 years. Two female fish processors are also present of 25 and 50 years old. Economics The main occupation of the owner is fish processing although fishing is done as well by the male members of the household. Some fish is also purchased to augment supplies.

18 K. O Demography 8 persons in household. Owner married with 5 children (3 male: 2 female) of 4 – 17 years old. Two fish processors of 35 and 40 years are part of the household. Economics Main occupation is fishing but fish processing is undertaken by wife and sister by use of movable cylindrical metallic ovens placed in open space in front of the house.

19 S. D Demography 6 persons in household. Owner is 45 years old and married. There are two children (2 male) of 7 and 10 years old and two adult

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males of 26 and 35 years old. Economics Main vocation of the household is business with their business concerns away from the site.

20 A. S Demography 8 persons in household. Owner is 43 years old and married to a fisherman of 50 years. Have 6 children (4 male: 2 female) of 6-14 years old. Economics The owner’s vocation is fish processing assisted by two girl children after school hours. Fishing is done by the husband and the catch is processed by the wife.

21 F. J Demography Single occupant. She is married and 30 years old. Economics She is a fish monger. Buys fish for smoking and sale. She has a bank of 4 movable metallic fish smokers and tends fish alone without a helper.

22 N. W Demography Single occupant. She is married and 38 years old. Economics She is a fish monger and possesses some movable cylindrical metallic ovens for fish smoking. She buys fish from the shore for smoking.

23 G. G Demography Single female occupant. She is 28 years old and married. Economics A fish monger and buys fish for smoking and marketing. She has a few cylindrical metallic ovens for fish smoking in an open space in front of the house.

24 N. T Demography Single male occupant of 42 years old. Married. Economics A fisherman who sells his catch at the beach.

25 M. D Demography 10 persons in household. Owner is 36 years, female and married. There are 3 children (2 male: 1 female) of 2-4 years old; 3 fish processors of 18 –29 years; and 3 fishermen of 38 – 40 years old. Economics Fish catch from the 3 fishermen is processed by the owner of the structure. The other fish processors buy fish for smoking at the processing facility constructed by an NGO.

26 M. W Demography 4 persons in the household. Owner is 37 years old and married to a woman of 27 years. They have 2 children (2 males) of less than 14 years.

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Economics The owner is a businessman with his business concern away from the settlement area.

27 A. F. T This is a church of 45 - 50 devotees. 28 A. O Demography

6 persons in household. The woman is 26 years and married with 3 children (2 male: 1female) of 5 – 10 years. The husband is 38 years and assisted by another fisherman of 28 years. Economics The owner of the structure has fish processing as a main and sole vocation. She processes fish catches of her husband and sometimes gets help from her 10 year old daughter. She uses metallic ovens placed in the shed provided by an NGO.

29 A. N Demography Single female occupant. Not married Economics Buys fish from the lake shore for processing. Has movable cylindrical metallic ovens at the processing shed constructed by an NGO.

30 A. B Demography 7 persons in household. The owner is married and is 46 year old to a male of 45 years. They have 3 children (1 male: 2 female) of 2-7 years old. There are two siblings of the husband, a female of 32 and a male of 35 years old. Economics The main profession of the owner is fish processing and marketing. However the fish is obtained from the husband and junior brother and processed on cylindrical metallic ovens next to a processing shed near the house.

31 F. A He is a care taker of a toilet with 8 rooms for the community. 32 F. A He is a caretaker of 3 wells for the community.

3.2 Type and valuation of assets to be lost

The proposed site for construction of the fish landing site cluster will result in the loss of 11 types of landed property (Table 2) the summary of which is as follows:

1. Two block foundations (1 No. - PAP 15); 2. Flat mud structures (2 No. – PAP 1 and 28); 3. Flat zinc structures (6 No. – PAP 30, 27, 20, 18, 16, and 5); 4. Flat mat structures (2 No. – PAP 3, and 25); 5. Flat stick structures (5 No. – PAP 29, 24, 23, 17, and 2); 6. Flat round pole fixed structures (3No. – PAP 22, 8, and 6); 7. Flat wire mesh, zinc, stick structures (1 No. – PAP 21);

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8. Flat concrete structures (5No. – PAP 26, 19, 14, 13, and 7) 9. Flat open smoking sheds (4 No. PAP 9 – 12); 10. One flat 8 room toilet for community; and 11. 3 wells for the community.

The structures are used for accommodation and storage of assorted items including, smoking ovens, fishing nets and fish.

It is not expected that there will be loss of incomes and profits as processing is done on movable cylindrical metallic ovens placed mostly outside the structures. Provision will be made for the moving of the metallic ovens when necessary and therefore of no cost to the affected persons.

Table 2 Type and extent of loss of project affected people (PAP)

PAP NO.

Name of PAP Type and extent of loss

1 A. M One flat dubbing plastered house for accommodation

2 A. M One flat round-pole fixed structure with zinc roof for storage of general items

3 M. S One flat mat structure with zinc roof for accommodation and part for storage of general items

4 P. K. A One flat structure; half zinc and half round –pole for part accommodation and part for storage of general items

5 M. D One flat zinc structure with zinc roof part for accommodation and part for storage of general items

6 M. K One flat round-pole fixed structure without roof; still under construction

7 B. K One flat cement structure part roofed with zinc still under construction for accommodation

8 M. B One flat round pole fixed structure without roof still under construction

9-12 C. A 4 Open zinc roofed sheds with metallic pillars for fish smoking to the general public

13 J. K One flat plastered concrete structure with zinc roof for accommodation

14 J. A One flat concrete structure still under construction. A part roofed for accommodation

15 A. B Two blocks level foundation 16 H. M One flat zinc structure roofed with zinc for

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accommodation 17 C. M One flat part stick part zinc with zinc roof

for storage of fishing gear and metallic ovens

18 K. O One flat zinc structure roofed with zinc part for accommodation and part for storage

19 S. D One flat concrete structure roofed with zinc for accommodation

20 A. S One flat zinc structure with zinc roof as kitchen

21 F. J One flat part zinc part sticks and part burglar proof for kitchen, for fish smoking and for storage

22 N. W One flat round pole fixed structure not roofed still under construction

23 G. G One flat sticks kitchen with zinc roof also for fish smoking and storage

24 N. T One flat sticks structure with zinc roof for kitchen, fish smoking and storage of metallic ovens

25 M. D One flat mat structure with zinc roof for accommodation and storage

26 M. W One flat plastered concrete structure with zinc roof for accommodation

27 A. F. T One flat part sticks, part zinc structure with zinc roof used as a church

28 A. O A mud house roofed with zinc for accommodation

29 A. N One flat part sticks, part zinc for all purpose kitchen, and for storage of extra metallic ovens.

30 A. B One flat zinc structure for accommodation and storage

31 F. A Custodian of 8 room toilet facility for use by community

32 F. A Custodian of 3 wells for use by the community

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4.0 DESCRIPTION OF COMPENSATION AND OTHER RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED

The official agency for valuation of property for compensation is the Estate Division of the Ministry of Finance and was contacted to participate in the resettlement process. The Division through its collaborator (Future builders and investment company) undertook a real property appraisal for determination of appropriate compensation packages for the squatters on the proposed site of the Robertsport fish landing site cluster supported by the Robertsport County Surveyor and the Land Commissioner, the City Mayor as well as members of the resettlement committee and representatives of WARFP. Detailed measurements of the premises as well as determination of the type of structure and materials used were assessed and the results taken back for compilation of a report. The detailed appraisal report was submitted on 8th March, 2011 which provided the basis for establishment of the property values using the product of the total area of the premise/structure (in square feet) and the determined technical appraisal rate. The values were based on the current market analysis of the structure considering materials used, labor, transportation and inconvenience. Depreciation rate was zero in conformity with the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF).

The total cost of compensation for the structures to be replaced including the 8 room toilet facility, the 3 wells and the 4 smoking sheds is US$47,993 (Table 3).

The rates applied are in conformity with the national rates issued by the Estates Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Land replacement was not conceived and therefore not computed as part of the compensation package.

The 4 smoking sheds constructed by an NGO for use by the project affected persons were included in the package in the name of the chairperson who will organize together with the re-settlement committee to purchase the necessary materials for the replacement at the new site some 100 meters away.

In addition the cost of replacement of one 8 room toilet facility and 3 wells also constructed for the community by another NGO was taken into consideration and in the name of the community elder who will, together with the re-settlement committee and the county authorities supervise the construction of the facilities at the new site.

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Table 3 Compensation package for structures to be replaced for persons affected by project (PAP)

PAP No.

Name House Plot Compensation (m2)

House Compensation Other Infrastructure (e.g., well, latrine, fence

Total (US$)

Replace in-kind

Cash Comp m2 US$/m2 Tot (US$)

Item US$/ item

Tot US$/m2 Tot

1 A. M Replace in kind

432 1.8 756 NIL 756

2 A. M Replace in kind 

962 1.05 1,010 NIL  1,010

3 M. S Replace in kind 

567 1.05 595 NIL  595

4 P. K. A Replace in kind 

900 1.05 945 NIL  945

5 M. D Replace in kind 

288 2.45 705 NIL  705

6 M. K Replace in kind 

1736 0.28 486 NIL  486

7 B. K Replace in kind 

400 3.5 1,400 NIL  1,400

8 M. B Replace in kind 

884 0.28 248 NIL  248

9-12 C. A Replace in kind 

8064 0.14 1,129 NIL  1,129

13 J. K Replace in kind 

648 10.5 6,804 NIL  6,804

14 J. A Replace in kind 

1216 1.75 2,128 NIL  2,128

15 A. B Replace in kind 

1632 0.14 228 NIL  228

16 H. M Replace in kind 

440 1.05 462 NIL  462

17 C. M Replace in 1294 0.35 452 NIL 452

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kind 18 K. O Replace in

kind  432 0.35 151 NIL  151

19 S. D Replace in kind 

828 10.5 8,694 NIL  8,694

20 A. S Replace in kind 

190 0.56 106 NIL  106

21 F. J Replace in kind 

540 0.42 227 NIL  227

22 N. W Replace in kind 

525 0.21 110 NIL  110

23 G. G Replace in kind 

399 1.4 559 NIL  559

24 N. T Replace in kind 

1247 0.42 524 NIL  524

25 M. D Replace in kind 

1116 1.05 1,172 NIL  1,172

26 M. W Replace in kind 

576 7.0 4,032 NIL  4,032

27 A. F. T Replace in kind 

1568 0.35 549 NIL  549

28 A. O Replace in kind 

1056 0.35 370 NIL  370

29 A. N Replace in kind 

506 1.05 531 NIL  531

30 A. B Replace in kind 

1081 0.7 757 NIL  757

31 F. A Replace in kind 

latrine 9,983 9,983

32 F. A Replace in kind 

3 wells 860 2,880 2,880

Total 47,993

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5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CONSULTATIONS WITH AFFECTED PEOPLE ABOUT ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES

5.1 Consultations with people affected by project though meetings at the County Administration Office

The process of resettlement commenced on identification of the site for the fish landing site cluster. The County authorities authorized the County Surveyor and the Land Commissioner to undertake a detailed survey of the area to identity the number and type of properties to be affected. The property owners (30 persons) were then summoned to a meeting at the County Administration Office. In attendance were: the County Superintendent, the Development Superintendent, the County Planner, UNMIL County Representative, the Coordinator of the Bureau of National Fisheries, the Deputy Coordinator of Bureau of National Fisheries, LISGIS representative, the WARP Coordinator, the City Mayor, the Fanti Governor, the Kru Governor, and some 3 local Chiefs. At the first meeting all but one property owner agreed to move without compensation and pleaded to be given time to move out. The single property owner pleaded that he had acquired some legal status and that even though he would not contest the movement he would require some compensation as considerable amount of money was spent on a permanent concrete structure as a living quarters. This argument led to two more meetings which then concluded that all squatters be accorded equal rights and a commensurate compensation package be determined for each squatter. To foster the course of the squatters a Resettlement Committee was established to assist the process in order to secure equity and justice in the determination of compensation packages as well as assist in the smooth relocation of the persons affected by the project (PAP).

The third meeting also requested that each squatter be given the same size of land for relocation and an improved form of the amenities currently being enjoyed should be established on the new site. The new site should be well planned with a road network to facilitate free movement of goods and persons. The resettlement committee was also to take the initiative to partner WARFP in the provision of assistance during relocation.

5.2 Consultations on preparation of resettlement site

Measurement of the individual affected houses conducted by a combined team comprising the Ministry of Lands and Mines (represented by the County Surveyor and the County Land Commissioner), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (represented by the City Mayor and the fanti governor) in collaboration with WARFP staff showed the total land required for re-settlement. With the consent and collaboration of the City Mayor and the PAPs, an adjacent parcel of land was released for the resettlement program. Based on the number of people affected and their vocations the re-settlement area was zoned with provision made for supply of amenities and services. This was discussed and accepted by the PAP as it was an improvement over the

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unplanned conditions in which they lived. Depending on the vocations, the persons affected were allocated the same dimensions as was measured of their existing premises.

With the consent of the PAPs, open areas were demarcated for fish smokers far removed from the residential areas to reduce the nuisance of smoke in the dwelling areas. In this area space was provided to replace also the 4 smoking sheds provided by the NGO.

It was discussed and agreed that provision be made based on the block diagram, for effective positioning of the 3 wells whose locations at the existing site did not serve all the affected persons adequately due to distance coupled with the fact that the wells were close to the lake hence the salty nature of the water.

The re-settled 8 room toilet facility will now be away from the lake and will minimize pollution of the lake environment besides the design of the new facility will be improved to minimize odor discharge. Roads are now provided for efficient movement of goods and services and also to improve on the aesthetic value of the re-settlement.

5.3 Consultations on economic rehabilitation measures

An amount of US$5,790.00 (see budget) is required for undertaking economic and rehabilitation measures at Robertsport. For the movement of personal effects including the cylindrical metallic fish smokers to the re-settlement area, it was agreed with the PAPs that a truck will be hired for 1 week by the county authorities to accomplish the assignment.

It was also agreed that the affected persons will be allowed to take and make use of any materials desired of the present structures after compensation has been paid to facilitate their early exist.

The PAPs were informed that when the 4 smoking sheds have been replaced at the new site WARFP will provide a bank of chorkor ovens and provide on the job training for their effective utilization.

It was agreed that a graded route would be constructed by the county administration from the lake shore to the resettlement area to facilitate the transportation of fish. Provision will be made by WARFP as well for 3 wheel barrows to assist in the movement of fish from the lake shore to the re-settlement site as the distance has been extended by some 100 m to reduce the cost of transportation of fish.

It was consented to that a drainage system will be constructed by the county administration to direct excess rain water into a nearby creek to reduce the water logy nature of the site.

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6.0 EXISTING LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR LAND ACQUISITION

In general the draft Public Land Policy (PLP) of Liberia seeks to:

Provide a framework and recommend policy measures required to address some of the critical issues (e.g. the definition of public land) regarding public lands;

Clarify the definition of public land, community (communal) land, and their relationship to one another;

Set clear rules for the alienation (sales, leases, or concessions) and use of public land; and

Provide a roadmap for the participatory development of a comprehensive land policy for Liberia with the objective of reforming the land sector and ensuring access to land for all Liberians, especially small holders.

The legal basis for the acquisition of public land is contained in the 1973 Public Lands Law. Chapter 3, section 30 of the law prescribes the procedures, price structure, allotment, and surveyor fees. The law has resulted in a complex public land management system that is characterized by numerous problems necessitating specific policy recommendations to be incorporated in the draft Public Land Policy.

While going through the processes of finalization and ratification of the PLP, interim measures and procedures to guide the sale of public land based on lessons already learned from the vetting of public land sale deeds have been put in place. These interim guidelines and procedures seek to compliment procedures under the 1973 Public Lands Law, and do not contradict the provisions of that law.

7.0 INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION

The overall supervisory role of implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan at the national level is the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture through the Bureau of National Fisheries (BNF). In Robertsport BNF will work very closely with the county administration for effective implementation on the ground. The City Mayor will link closely with the Robertsport Resettlement Committee on the ground for day to day implementation and represent the county administration on the committee. The county administration under the supervision of the Superintendant will use the allocated funds for the grading/improvement of the 100m access route from the lakeshore to the resettlement site and also construct the drainage channel to divert rain water into a creek. The county authorities will as well be responsible for services of a hired truck to assist the PAPs for movement of personal belongings from the site to the resettlement area as well provide 3 wheel barrows to assist fish processors to cart fish from the lakeshore to the resettlement area for processing.

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The Bureau of National Fisheries/WARFP has prepared the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) and will facilitate the release of compensation packages and ensure together with the Robertsport Resettlement Committee that beneficiaries are paid in accordance with the RAP. In collaboration with the Resettlement Committee and WARFP, the Ministry of Lands and Mines represented by the Lands Commissioner and County Surveyor will finalize the final demarcation and handing over of the parcels of land allocated to the PAPs.

The Resettlement Committee as well as the Co-management Association in Robertsport will be responsible for ensuring that all PAPs are properly identified and receive commensurate compensations for structures to be demolished and will be responsible to bring up unfairness during implementation of the plan to the attention of WARFP and the county administration.

The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) will play a monitoring role to ensure smooth operations of the resettlement program in Robertsport by attending all meetings and ensuring that desirable outcomes are achieved.

Demolition and clearing of remnant structures, leveling and fencing of the site will be the responsibility of WARFP. It will be the project’s responsibility to ensure that the list of PAPs and their corresponding packages are transparently displayed at the County Administration office. Each PAP will be issued a cheque which will be verified against the information displayed at the Administration and witnessed by the Resettlement Committee.

8.0 PROCEDURES FOR GRIEVANCES REDRESS

The Robertsport Resettlement Committee will be responsible for handling all grievances of the PAPs for re-dress by WARFP or the county administration. The committee comprises:

1. The city mayor; 2. Representatives of PAPs (1 male; 1 female) 3. Representative of United Nations Mission in Liberia; 4. Representative of the county authority (deputy superintendant), chairman; and 5. Representative of WARFP (secretary)

A complaint is submitted in writing to the committee secretary, a meeting is called and the appropriate line of action taken, such as ordering the re-measurement of a property to check the compensation package awarded to an aggrieved PAP. The final measurement and the final compensation will then be worked out and the results passed on to the aggrieved person followed by restitution.

UNMIL will also act independently as conduit for transmitting grievances and seeking redress should the laid down procedures become unsatisfactory to others. That responsibility is enhanced by its presence on the committee.

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9.0 MONITORING PLAN AND INDICATORS

Activity Success indicator

Source of verification

Responsible party for generating data

1. Completion of draft RAP 2. Validation and review processes of draft RAP:

Resettlement Committee

PAPs County authorities Ministry of

Agriculture 3. Presentation of RAP to Bank for no-objection to public disclosure 4. Incorporation of inputs from public disclosure 5. Finalization of document 6. Payment of compensations 7. Pegging of approved locations on new site 8. Construction of drainage and paved route from lake shore to resettled site 9. Provision of necessary services during relocation 10. Completion of movement out of proposed site 11. Demolition of remnant structures, leveling and fencing 12. Taking possession of site for fish landing cluster

An acceptable resettlement plan to PAPs and in conformity with national as well as Bank policies on involuntary resettlement. No. of PAPs compensated No. of PAPs resettled in well planned and improved resettlement site No. of PAPs prosecuting livelihoods at the resettlement site

Progress reports, transmittal letter Transmittal letters of all concerned parties Memoranda from public Transmittal letter, progress report Signed Payment Vouchers, release letter Site plan of resettlement site Receipt of payment for work done Progress report of WARFP Progress report of Resettlement Committee Site report of the Architectural Firm Report of Architectural Firm

WARFP Robertsport Resettlement Committee, PAPs, County Authority, MOA WARFP WARFP WARFP PFMU Lands commissioner, county surveyor County administration County administration Robertsport Resettlement Committee WARFP WARFP

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10.0 A TIME TABLE AND BUDGET

10.1 Time table

Activity Time 1. Completion of draft RAP 2. Validation and review processes of draft RAP:

Resettlement Committee

PAPs County authorities Ministry of

Agriculture 3. Presentation of RAP to Bank for no-objection to public disclosure 4. Incorporation of inputs from public disclosure 5. Finalization of document 6. Payment of compensations 7. Pegging of approved locations on new site 8. Construction of drainage and paved route from lake shore to resettled site 9. Provision of necessary services during relocation 10. Completion of movement out of proposed site 11. Demolition of remnant structures, leveling and fencing 12. Taking possession of site for fish landing cluster

27th May, 2011 30th May,2011 10th June, 2011 27th June, 2011 1st July, 2011 10th July, 2011 15th July, 2011 17th July, 2011 19th July 2011 19th August, 2011 22nd August, 2011 30th August,2011

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10.2 Budget

Description Amount (US$)

Source of funds

1. Compensation packages for replacement of structures

2. Hiring of a truck for 1week 3. Purchase of 3 wheel barrows 4. Improvement of site by construction of

open drainage system 5. Grading of a 100m route from shore to

resettlement site 6. Miscellaneous expenses

47,993.00 700.00 90.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1000.00

Government

Total 53,783.00

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APPENDIX 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SELECTION FORM

Environmental and social selection form 1 Name of the locality where the project will be carried out Grassfield/Fanti town,

Robertsort 2 Name of contact person L. I. Braimah, Coordinator,

WARFP 3 Name of the authority that approves Subah Yevewuo, Coordinator,

BNF 4 Name, function and information about the person

responsible for completing this form Yerma R. Peters, Community Development Specialist, WARFP, Robertsport

Date: Signature

PART A: Brief description of the infrastructure (fish landing site cluster) to achieve

(i) In terms of building the integrated landing site cluster, it is planned to construct a hygiene block and septic tank, an ice plant, cold stores, the gradual development of dry-docking industry, the set-up of common service centers and the provision of extension services such as a set up of fishery material store, the provision of fuel and gas, net and crates repair, training in the maintenance of the cold chains etc. The size of land required for the proposed project is 5.1 acres and located in the Fanti town/Grassfield area of Robertsport around Lake Piso. The site has a sandy shoreline with small areas of lowland savannah coastal forest and mangroves.

(ii) The actions necessary for the implementation of the activities and the operation of the project are: a. Measurement of existing structures to determine land needs for re-location; b. Identification of requisite land, preparation and allocation of land to re-settlers

based on measurements; c. Payment of compensations; d. Relocation of the displaced; e. Provision of the necessary support services during relocation exercise; f. Demolition of remnant structures, leveling and fencing; g. Handing over of site to selected Architectural Firm for preparation of final

working drawings and award of contract for construction activities.

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PART B: Brief description of the environmental situation and identification of the environmental and social impacts

1. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT a. The soil is formed from mineral – based parent materials that are the results of

weathering, physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of exposed bedrocks – the types of soil found around the landing site area are the sandy clay and Sandy loam soils. By way of topography, the feature of the land surface is flat, but lies very close to the shorelines of Lake Piso. The vegetation type found around Lake Piso is mainly of lowland Savannah with mangrove species. However, a remaining piece of forest block is directly overlapping the city of Robertsport.

b. An estimate of 0.02% of mangrove vegetation and other hard wood could be exploited for fish smoking and household activities.

c. There are no environmentally sensitive areas or endangered species around the project site.

2. Ecology of rivers and lakes Is there a possibility that, during execution and commissioning, the ecology of the marine

environment can be negatively affected. Yes __X_______No ________

3. Protected areas Is adjacent to protected areas or zone located around the project site is located inside any reservation by Government (national park, national global inheritance, site etc) Yes ___

No___X___

4. Geology and soils Are there areas of possible geological instability or soil (susceptibility to erosion,

landslides, subsidence)? Yes_______ No ____X___

5. Landscape/stylist Is there possibility that work affect negatively the aesthetic aspect of the local landscape?

Yes________ NO _____X____

6. Historical, archaeological or cultural heritage site On the basis of available sources, in consultation with local authorities, to the knowledge and/or local observations, could the project alter historical, archaeological or cultural

heritage sites or should make searches nearby? Yes ______ No ____X___

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7. Compensation and acquisition of land Land acquisition or loss, denial or restriction of access to land or other economic

resources will be the result of the project concerned? Yes __X____ No ________

8. Loss of crops, fruit trees and domestic infrastructure The project concerned will cause the loss of permanent or temporary crops, fruit trees, or

domestic infrastructure? Yes ______ No ___X_____

9. Pollution noise during execution and implementation of the project Will the noise level during the implementation of the project concerned exceed the

permissible noise limits)? Yes _______ No _____X___

10. Solid or liquid waste

The activity concerned will generate solid waste or liquid? Yes _____ No ___X___

11. Public consultation Preparation and implementation of the project, consultation and participation of the public were searched? Yes ___X_ No ______. There were pre-appraisal meetings as well as consultations conducted by project socio-economic consultants.

12. Displacement of persons Will the landing site or basic infrastructure result in displacement, loss of assets, or

access to assets? Yes __x___ No ______

13. Loss of assets Will the landing site or basic infrastructure result in the permanent or temporary loss of crops, fruit trees, and household infrastructure (such as granaries, outside toilets and kitchens etc). Yes___X No _____

Part C: Mitigation

Refer to Environmental and Social Assessment and Environmental Management Plan

Part D: Classification of the project and environmental work

Project type: Has B

Environmental work required:

Simple measures of mitigation: Preparation of Re-settlement Action Plan

Structured questionnaire for determination of demographic, economic and resettlement 

consideration of project affected persons in the fanti town area of Robertsport                                                                         

A. Demographic considerations 

1. Are you the owner of this structure? 

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2. What is your name? 

3. What is your age? 

4. Are you married? 

5. Do you have children, if so how many are they? What are their ages? Are they attending 

school? What school do they attend? 

6. How many dependants do you have in this household? 

 

B. Economic considerations 

7. What is your (main) primary occupation?  

8. What is your other (secondary) occupation? 

9. Where do you get funding for your work? 

10. Where do you get you supplies? 

11. Where do you sell your fish? 

12. What are the assets you have in this household?  

 

C. Resettlement considerations 

13. Are you aware of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Project in Robertsport ? 

14. Are you also aware that this site will be used for the construction of the fish landing site 

in Robertsport, if so what is your view? 

15. Are you willing to be relocated to another area provided by the county authorities ? 

16. If compensated will you leave for the construction of the fish landing site? If (yes) (No) 

please give us your view. 

17. If relocated what asset will your household will lose? 

18. What is the impact on you if you lose this area? 

19. What importance is this area to you as against an alternative site? 

20. Do you think this project is going to benefit you and also improve your livelihood? If 

(yes) In what way? 

 

 

 

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Appendix 2 Resettlement summary data sheets population census, asset inventory and socio­economic survey  

Current Housing 

PAP NO.

Name of PAP House plot size (sq. ft)

House Dimension (sq. ft)

Construction materials

Other infrastructure (e.g., well, latrine, fence)

Other observations

1 A. M 432 432 One flat dubbing house plastered

None NIL

2 A. M 962 962 One flat round-pole fixed structure with zinc roof

None NIL

3 M. S 567 567 One flat mat structure with zinc roof

None NIL

4 P. K. A 900 900 One flat structure; half zinc and half round –pole

None NIL

5 M. D 288 288 One flat zinc structure with zinc roof part

None NIL

6 M. K 1736 1736 One flat round-pole fixed structure without roof; still under construction

None NIL

7 B. K 400 400 One flat cement structure part roofed with zinc still under construction

None NIL

8 M. B 884 884 One flat round pole fixed structure without roof still under construction

None NIL

9-12 C. A 8064 8064 4 Open zinc roofed sheds with metallic pillars

None NIL

13 J. K 648 648 One flat plastered concrete structure with zinc roof for accommodation

None NIL

14 J. A 1216 1216 One flat concrete structure still under construction.

None NIL

15 A. B 1632 1632 Two blocks level foundation

None NIL

16 H. M 440 440 One flat zinc structure roofed with zinc

None NIL

17 C. M 1294 1294 One flat part stick part zinc with zinc roof

None NIL

18 K. O 432 432 One flat zinc structure roofed with zinc part

None NIL

19 S. D 828 828 One flat concrete structure roofed with zinc

None NIL

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20 A. S 190 190 One flat zinc structure with zinc roof

None NIL

21 F. J 540 540 One flat part zinc part sticks and part burglar proof

None NIL

22 N. W 525 525 One flat round pole fixed structure not roofed still under construction

None NIL

23 G. G 399 399 One flat sticks kitchen with zinc roof

None NIL

24 N. T 1247 1247 One flat sticks structure with zinc roof for kitchen,

None NIL

25 M. D 1116 1116 One flat mat structure with zinc roof

None NIL

26 M. W 576 576 One flat plastered concrete structure with zinc roof

None NIL

27 A. F. T 1568 1568 One flat part sticks, part zinc structure with zinc roof

None NIL

28 A. O 1056 1056 A mud house roofed with zinc

None NIL

29 A. N 506 506 One flat part sticks, part zinc for all purpose kitchen

None NIL

30 A. B 1081 1081 One flat zinc structure

None NIL

31 F. A 8 room concrete toilet

NIL

32 F. A 3 wells Custodian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Replacement Housing Cost 

PAP No.

Name House Plot Compensation (m2)

House Compensation Other Infrastructure (e.g., well, latrine, fence

Total (US$)

Replace in-kind

Cash Comp sq. ft US$/ sq. ft

Tot (US$)

Item US$/ item

Tot US$/sq. ft To

t 1 A. M Replace

in kind 432 1.8 756 NIL 756

2 A. M Replace in kind 

962 1.05 1,010 NIL  1,010

3 M. S Replace in kind 

567 1.05 595 NIL  595

4 P. K. A Replace in kind 

900 1.05 945 NIL  945

5 M. D Replace in kind 

288 2.45 705 NIL  705

6 M. K Replace in kind 

1736 0.28 486 NIL  486

7 B. K Replace in kind 

400 3.5 1,400 NIL  1,400

8 M. B Replace in kind 

884 0.28 248 NIL  248

9-12 C. A Replace in kind 

8064 0.14 1,129 NIL  1,129

13 J. K Replace in kind 

648 10.5 6,804 NIL  6,804

14 J. A Replace in kind 

1216 1.75 2,128 NIL  2,128

15 A. B. B Replace in kind 

1632 0.14 228 NIL  228

16 H. M Replace in kind 

440 1.05 462 NIL  462

17 C. M Replace in kind 

1294 0.35 452 NIL  452

18 K. O Replace in kind 

432 0.35 151 NIL  151

19 S. D Replace in kind 

828 10.5 8,694 NIL  8,694

20 A. S Replace in kind 

190 0.56 106 NIL  106

21 F. J Replace in kind 

540 0.42 227 NIL  227

22 N. W Replace in kind 

525 0.21 110 NIL  110

23 G. G Replace in kind 

399 1.4 559 NIL  559

24 N. T Replace in kind 

1247 0.42 524 NIL  524

25 M. D Replace in kind 

1116 1.05 1,172 NIL  1,172

26 M. W Replace in kind 

576 7.0 4,032 NIL  4,032

27 A. F. T Replace in kind 

1568 0.35 549 NIL  549

28 A. O Replace in kind 

1056 0.35 370 NIL  370

29 A. N Replace in kind 

506 1.05 531 NIL  531

30 A. B Replace 1081 0.7 757 NIL  757

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in kind 31 F. A Replace

in kind  latrin

e 9,983 9,983

32 F. A Replace in kind 

3 wells

860 2,880 2,880

TOTAL 47,993

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Annex 3: Sample Grievance and Resolution Form  

Name (Filer of Complaint): __________________________________ ID Number: __________________________________ (PAPs ID number) Contact Information : __________________________________ (Village ; mobile phone) Nature of Grievance or Complaint: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Individuals Contacted Summary of Discussion ____________ __________________ ___________________________ Signature_______________________ Date: ____________ Signed (Filer of Complaint): ______________________________________ Name of Person Filing Complaint :__________________________( if different from Filer) Position or Relationship to Filer: __________________________________ Review/Resolution Date of Conciliation Session: ______________________________________ Was Filer Present? : Yes No Was field verification of complaint conducted? Yes No Findings of field investigation: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary of Conciliation Session Discussion: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Issues _____________________________________________________________________________ Was agreement reached on the issues? Yes No If agreement was reached, detail the agreement below: If agreement was not reached, specify the points of disagreement below: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Signed (Conciliator): ___________________________ Signed (Filer): ________________ Signed: ___________________________ Independent Observer Date: ___________________________