Zambia - Education Enhancement Project : Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan for the ZEEP Schools

Overview & Synopsis

The development objective of the Education Enhancement Project for Zambia is to improve the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics and science in targeted primary and secondary schools and to increase equitable access to secondary education. Some of the negative impacts include: related to compensation eligibility, consultations, livelihood restoration, support for vulnerable and displaced persons, treatment of squatters, customary land rights, cut-off date requirements, and grievance redress mechanisms. It notes that displacement was identified after project implementation through an audit, as the project had initially relied on voluntary land donation. Some of the mitigation measures include : the provision of alternative residential land, permission to salvage building materials, and relocation assistance. The report also reviews the applicable legal framework governing land acquisition and resettlement in Zambia and recommends measures to strengthen compliance with international resettlement standards and protect the rights and livelihoods of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).