IMPORTANCE OF LIVELIHOOD IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN RESETTLEMENT PROJECTS

During the environmental and social impact assessment, planning for resettling people is often needed for large infrastructure projects that involve buying land. Resettlement planning, on the other hand, necessitates greater attention to detail than is often provided by a social impact assessment (SIA). The optimal time to begin preparing for a new home is after a SIA has been completed as part of the environmental permit process. The success of livelihood restoration is also influenced by timing and length, particularly in-kind support for social resilience. A one-time payout of cash compensation does not help restore a person’s long-term financial well-being. Resettlement planning and SIA are intertwined in international infrastructure projects, and this article examines the consequences for timing of livelihood restoration measures in relation to the project cycle.