City Region Development Project for Shakhari Bazaar … · 2 RESETTLEMENT PLAN: SHAKHARI BAZAR I....

Resettlement Plan Document Stage: Draft for Consultation Project Number: 39298 July 2010

BAN: City Region Development Project for Shakhari Bazaar Urban Renewal Subproject Prepared By: Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Government of Bangladesh The Plan is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB — Asian Development BankARIPO — Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance CRDP — City Road Development Project DoE — Department of Environment GOB — Government of Bangladesh GRC — Grievance Redressal Committee GRM — Grievance Redress Mechanism IRS — International Resettlement Specialist LGED — Local Government Engineering Department MDSC — Management, Design and Supervision Consultants NRS — National Resettlement Specialist PMCU — Project Management Coordination Unit PIU — Project Implementation UnitRSS — Resettlement Support Staff SIA — Social Impact AssessmentSPS — Safeguard Policy Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 A. Overview 2 B. Subproject Description 2 II. SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT 5 III. SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE 5 IV. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION 9 A. Public Consultation 9 B. Information Disclosure 10 C. Continued Consultation and Participation 10 V. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISMS 10 VI. LEGAL FRAMEWORK 12 VII. ENTITLEMENTS, ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS 12

A. Eligibility 12 B. Entitlements 13 C. Assessment of Compensation Unit Values 15

VIII. INCOME RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION 15

A. Basic Provision for Relocation 15 B. Income and Livelihood Rehabilitiation 16

IX. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN 16 X. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 17

A. Project Management Coordination Unit 17 B. Project Implementation Unit 18 C. Management, Design and Supervision Consultants 18

XI. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 20 XII. MONITORING AND REPORTING 21 Annexures 1. Details on Public Consultation (FGDs) 23 2. Future Consultation and Disclosure Roles and Responsibilities 29 5. Monitoring Indicators and Sample for Status Report 30

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The City Region Development Project (CRDP) (the Project) will be financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and is being formulated as a project loan using the sector approach to be implemented over a 6-year period (January 2011 to December 2016). This document is a draft Resettlement Plan (RP) prepared for the Shakhari Bazaar urban renewal Subproject (the subproject). It is based on a feasibility level study and preliminary engineering design and will be updated at the final detailed engineering stage. The RP is prepared in accordance with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS), Government of Bangladesh’s (GOB) policy, i.e., the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 (ARIPO), and the Resettlement Framework (RF) adopted for the Project. It is classified as Category B according to ADB’s SPS as minimal land acquisition and resettlement is required. The scope of this RP is based on improvements to the public realm (e.g., utility relocation, paving, and traffic management) and restoration improvements to two identified buildings (Nos. 53 and 70) taken up as pilot buildings. 2. Summary of Resettlement Impacts. There is no land acquisition envisaged. The restoration of two pilot buildings will result in temporary impacts to building tenants through short-term relocation. There will be a total of 18 households temporarily relocated by the subproject. Of affected households, 13 are considered to be residential owners followed by 2 commercial owners, 2 residential tenants and 1 commercial tenant. Each will be ensured a guaranteed return to their original residence after works are completed through agreements between the owners/tenants and the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC). There are a total 15 vulnerable households (HHs) they earn incomes below the poverty line. Improvements to the public realm will cause minimal temporary disturbance to local shops and street vendors during construction. These are to be mitigated through good construction practices (e.g., night works, maintaining access, etc.) to minimize disturbance. Entitlements for all impacts are outlined in the RP. 3. Public consultations. Consultations were carried out during RP preparation and will continue throughout the subproject cycle. A grievance redress mechanism will be made available as explained in this RP. 4. Implementation Arrangements. The subproject will be managed and implemented through a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) based in Dhaka City Corporation office with the overall support and guidance of the Project Management Coordination Unit (PMCU) based at LGED Headquarters in Dhaka. The detailed design, preparation, and implementation of the capital investments will be supported by: (i) consultancy support (both international and national); and (ii) technical support from LGED. The PIU will implement the RP with support from the PMCU and resettlement specialists engaged by LGED. The PIU will provide adequate and appropriate relocation options (temporary), shifting allowance, cash compensation at full replacement cost, and adequate compensation for partially damaged structures as per the entitlement matrix within this RP. Income restoration assistance to the affected persons includes both short and medium term strategies. The Government will provide all funds for resettlement in a timely manner. 5. RP Implementation and Monitoring. All temporary relocation, compensation, and entitlements will be paid prior to displacement however, ongoing income rehabilitation activities where relevant, will continue after construction begins. Written confirmation of full relocation and compensation to DPs must be made to ADB prior to displacement in sections ready for construction, including the two buildings where works will occur. The estimated total period of the implementation of the RP is 13 months. Monthly monitoring reports will be submitted by PIU to PMCU. PMCU will consolidate monthly reports into quarterly monitoring reports and will submit to ADB.

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RESETTLEMENT PLAN: SHAKHARI BAZAR

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Overview 1. The CRDP emphasizes economic growth in Dhaka and Khulna city regions of Bangladesh through (i) creation of an enabling environment towards improved governance and capacity building of the local governments, and (ii) prioritized investments in infrastructure sectors in the two regions. The objectives of CRDP are: (i) to improve the regional economic and social context through long-term development plans and investment programs, set within an institutional and regulatory context that will ensure implementation and review; (ii) to improve the capacity and mandate of local government to govern and to invest in improved economic activity at local level; (iii) to improve the economic context for sustainable commercial and industrial growth; and (iv) to improve the economic and social needs of the urban population, as an inclusive aspect of the CRDP. The subprojects are largely built around ‘integrated area planning’ principles which enhance economic activity in the regional context and provide opportunities for investment. 2. This is a Resettlement Plan (RP) prepared for the Shakhari Bazaar Urban Renewal Subproject which is in accordance with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS), Government of Bangladesh’s (GOB) policy, namely the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance 1982 (ARIPO) and the Resettlement Framework1 (RF) adopted for the CRDP. The scope of this RP is based on improvements to the public realm (e.g., utility relocation, paving, and traffic management) and restoration improvements to two identified buildings (Nos. 53 and 70) taken up as pilot buildings. B. Subproject Description 3. Shakhari Bazaar comprises a street over 1,000 feet (300 meters) in length, lined by shop houses, many of which are still occupied by traditional craft workshops. The traditional buildings are typically two or three stories tall, mostly around 100 to 200 years old, with a few even older. Many of the ground floors are older, between 200 to 300 years and were built in the Mughal period. The inner parts of the ground and upper floors are mainly residential, although in some buildings the rear parts of the ground floors are also used for craftwork. Typically, the traditional houses are long and narrow and may contain courtyards opening onto open top-floors. The original Mughal architecture is often embellished by surface decorations and carvings. There are over 100 buildings (covering 142 building lots), including several vacant lots where buildings have been demolished. Lots are typically long and narrow, with widths mainly between three and four meters. Storey heights vary between two and six stories, but with most between three and four stories (72 percent). Some 79 percent of the buildings were built before 1900 and very few buildings have been completed in recent years. Over time the traditional Mughal architecture was influenced by colonial architecture, usually extensions built in British-style colonial style architecture and construction, plus other European influences, all of which add to the unique character of the area.

4. Unfortunately the environment has deteriorated dramatically in recent years, and it is now blighted by a high degree of building obsolescence (some structurally unsound) and disruption in the public realm. The majority of the remaining buildings of architectural and 1 As per the ADB’s Safeguards Requirement-4 (SR-4) of the SPS-2009, the sector approach requires

preparation of RF to guide subproject selection, screening and categorization, social and resettlement assessment, and preparation and implementation of Resettlement Plans of subprojects and to facilitate compliance with the requirements specified in Safeguard Requirements 1–3. The RF is prepared in accordance with GOB and ADB policy related to land acquisition and resettlement.

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historic interest are at risk through neglect. In spite of this Shakhari Bazaar (and the adjoining streets) remains remarkably vibrant. Shakhari Bazaar is not yet a major tourist attraction but within the context of current tourist numbers to Bangladesh, the area regularly attracts visitors. The area is identified as an attraction in many of the international tourism publications about Bangladesh. Therefore, the conservation and restoration of Shakhari Bazaar would enhance visitor potential, as borne out by overseas experience. 5. Key Issues and Project Need. From discussions and a site visit with representatives of DCC and the Urban Study Group, the following are key issues confronting Shakhari Bazaar:

(i) The loss of buildings of architectural and historic importance to redevelopment, which is incompatible in nature, scale, detailing and use of materials with the original vernacular architecture and the public realm in general. In this regard the desire of extended families to remain in Shakhari Bazaar has increased the pressure for buildings of six stories more (often illegal), which is out of keeping with the traditional two- to three-storey form of the original buildings;

(ii) A lack of building maintenance by both GoB and the private sector, leading to buildings of architectural and historic significance being in a poor state of repair, and which to varying degrees may be structurally unsound. To this extent there have been previous surveys of structural condition, the most recent of which identified some 12 buildings in Shakhari Bazaar as structurally unsound;

(iii) Buildings of architectural and historic significance where the original exteriors, internal layout and decoration have been badly affected by poorly designed and constructed extensions;

(iv) Complex ownership situations2 acting as a constraint to public and private investment in revitalising the area;

(v) The lack of basic services, including public water supply and effective sewerage, in many of the properties. It is understood this is at least partly due to a lack of clarity regarding ownership issues;

(vi) The potentially attractive appearance of the public realm (street) is damaged by a multitude of power cables and telecommunications wires attached to the buildings, solid waste dumped at the street edge and unattractive street surfacing; and

(vii) The vitality and potential attraction of a predominantly pedestrian environment is damaged by the excessive penetration by rickshaws and motorcycles, the majority of which do not appear to have an origin or destination in Shakhari Bazaar.

6. Vision and Objectives. The vision of the Shakhari Bazaar urban renewal subproject is to ensure its long-term sustainability, its culture and its history through a range of actions to upgrade its buildings and spaces, optimizing the potential for the partnership(s) between Government, the community and the private sector. To achieve this vision the following four objectives are proposed to ensure:

2 The ownership situation in Shakhari Bazaar is complex, and there are three main types: (i) Vested Properties –

these are properties in the ownership of absentee landlords, whilst their ongoing administration is exercised by GoB, which has let the buildings by various leasehold and rental formulae. There may be several leases and tenancies within each building: it is understood that the vested properties make up around 60% of the buildings in Shakhari Bazaar. It is also understood that GoB is now reviewing the status of the vested properties, with the possibility of returning them to the original owners; (ii) Endowed Properties – these properties are properties given over by Hindu religious interests for individual/family occupancy; and (iii) Private Ownership – private ownership properties are typically occupied by various family interests, such that they may be divided up amongst an extended family and ownership may extend across more than one building.

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(i) The retention of the area’s historically-important buildings and to improve the appearance of adjacent buildings (which do not blend well with the nature and scale of traditional architectural forms);

(ii) Improvements to the visual appearance and pedestrian environment of the street/public realm for the enjoyment of visitors and the local community;

(iii) The needs and aspirations of the community affected by the subproject should be incorporated into the proposed revitalisation of Shakhari Bazaar; and

(iv) That the economic value of Shakhari Bazaar should be optimized as an attractive environment for private sector investment in the area’s conservation.

7. The following are the proposed components of the Shakhari Bazaar subproject: 8. Component 1- Relocation of utilities. This activity will include opening the surface of the public realm in Shakhari Bazaar for the placement of new utilities services and (where required) the removal of the existing utilities services. The work will include the provision of connections to the adjoining properties. It will also include the underground re-location within impermeable conduits of all the overhead power and telecommunication equipment currently situated in the public realm. 9. Component 2 – Resurfacing the street and parking area immediately east of Shakhari Bazaar. On completing the reconstruction and re-location of the utilities services the street will need to be re-surfaced in materials appropriate to the environment of the Heritage Area, along with any additional hard and soft street furniture and lighting. Here the parking area immediately to the east of Shakhari Bazaar lends itself to the use of soft landscaping to frame the entrance to the Heritage Area. The new surfacing should be to standards capable of accommodating emergency vehicles.

10. Component 3 – Traffic Management. Access controls on motorized vehicles and rickshaws at specified periods of the day would be enforced by adjustable traffic barriers and blocks, to be installed during the re-surfacing activity. 11. Component 4 - Restoration of buildings with heritage status. Two buildings (nos. 53 and 70) are identified for conservation and restoration as part of the first phase, as a sample demonstration project. Restoration works will vary in accordance with the conditions of those buildings with Heritage Status and through agreement with owners and occupiers. In most cases the internal layouts will remain intact and the restoration works will respect this. However, where the structural condition is particularly bad, the building frontage will be restored but the interiors will be re-built and alternative internal layouts can be considered. Restoration may include: (i) structural improvements; (ii) provision of basic amenities such as toilets; (iii) restoration of significant features (such internal courtyards, building façades and detailing); and (iv) other cosmetic improvements, such as new internal plastering. 12. Component 5 - Upgrading the design and provision of utilities to other buildings. For buildings which do not have heritage status the emphasis will be on providing technical guidance and incentives to secure: (i) improvements to building façades such that they are more in keeping with the traditional architecture of Shakhari Bazaar; and (ii) provision of basic amenities, such as toilets. The proposed Design Guidelines and Restoration Advice (see above) will serve as a context for action in the restoration of all buildings in Shakhari Bazaar, and in particular for action to improve and/or redevelop private property.

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II. SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT 13. There is no land acquisition envisaged for interventions proposed in the first phase as the improvements to the public realm are within the available RoW. The restoration of two pilot buildings (Nos 53 and 70) will temporarily relocate the occupants of these building. A total of 18 households will be temporarily relocated. None of these buildings will be permanently affected or displaced. 14. Ownership. Out of the 18 households 15 of them are owners and 3 households are tenant. Additionally, one private temple will be restored.

III. SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE 15. Structured census survey questionnaires (Annexure 2) were used to collect detailed information on the impact to all 18 households in the subproject area who are considered temporarily displaced. The survey was conducted in July 2010.3 Some of the important issues covered during the surveys are (i) type of ownership, (ii) duration of stay, (iii) legal status and ownership, (iv) usage pattern of the buildings, (v) number of tenants, (vi) number of family members, and (vii) their socio-economic details. 16. The two pilot buildings (House Nos. 70 and 53) have 15 owners and 3 tenants. Details are given in Table 1.

Table1: type of Impacts

Building Number Number of

Households (Owners)

Number of Households

(Tenants)

Total Number of Households

House No. 70 8 1 9

House No. 53 7 2 9

Total 15 3 18

Source: Census Survey, July 2010.

17. Most of the households are residential owners. There are 13 households considered to be residential owners followed by 2 commercial owners, 2 residential tenants and 1 commercial tenant. Additionally, there will be a small religious structure (temple) which will also be affected. Details are given in Table 2.

Table 2: Uses of the Structures Building Number

Residential Households

Commercial Households

Residential Tenants

Commercial Tenants

Total Households

Religious (Temple)

House # 70 6 2 0 1 9 0 House # 53 7 0 2 0 9 1 Total 13 2 2 1 18 1


18. Most of the owners are long-time residents of these buildings. It is assessed that 11 households (61.11%) have been living in the buildings for almost 50 years. Only 2

3 The survey team was trained by the international resettlement specialist consultant and the survey was closely

monitored on a regular basis. The census survey included various aspects including (i) assessment of land including quantity and typology; (ii) Inventory of physical assets; (iii) potential income loss; (iv) impact on trees; (v) household characteristics, including social, economic and demographic profile; and (vi) temporary impacts on the hawkers’ business activities.

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households have been reported to be present for less than 10 years. Details are given in Table 3.

Table 3: Duration of Stay

Sl No Duration Number of

Households Percentage

1 Less than 10 Years 2 11.11

2 11 Years to 20 Years 1 5.56




6 More than 50 Years 11 61.11Total 18 100.00


19. The maximum number of rooms per household is 3 and the minimum is 1. The survey revealed that 10 (55.56%) households have only one room each and 6 households have been found to have 2 rooms set and only 2 households are staying in a 3 room set. Details are given in Table 4.

Table 4: Availability of Rooms per Household

Sl No Number of Rooms Number of


1 One 10 55.56

2 Two 6 33.33

3 Three 2 11.11 Total 18 100.00


20. The living areas are considered small. There are 6 households who reported living in less than 5 sq.m. of area. Eight households are living within 5 to 15 sq.m. areas, 3 households are 15 to 25 sq.m. of area, and only 1 household is having 25 to 35 sq.m. of area. Details are given in Table 5.

Table 5: Area of the Structure

Sl No Area/Space per

household (Square meters)

Number of Households

Percentage

1 Less than 5 6 33.33 2 5.01 to 15.00 8 44.44 3 15.01 to 25.00 3 16.67 4 25.01 to 35.00 1 5.56

Total 18 100.00 Source: Census Survey, July 2010.

21. The main source of income for most of the households (total 11) is service related. Six households have reported that business is their main source of income. Only one household has been reported to have daily wage as the main source of income. Details are given in Table 6.

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Table 6: Main Source of Income

Sl No Main Source of

Income Number of


1 Business 6 33.33 2 Service Holder 11 61.11 3 Daily Wage 1 5.56

Total 18 100

Source: census Survey, July-2010.

22. The total numbers of vulnerable DHs are 15 as they fall below the poverty line.4 23. Gender. During disbursement of assistance and compensation, priority will be given to female headed households. 24. Summary Socioeconomic Profile. There will be a total of 18 households who will be temporarily displaced by the sub project. The total numbers of vulnerable households are 15 which are below poverty line. There are a total of 14 residential owners, 2 commercial owners and 1 commercial tenants residing in these two pilot buildings. The summary socio-economic details are given in Table 7.

4 Below Poverty line has been calculated on the basis of general formula which is 1$ per day per person. The

average family size in the subproject area is 5.3 and the 1$= 72Tk. Therefore, the threshold for poverty line has been considered as 11,475 Tk incomes per month per household.

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Table 7: Socio-Economic Details of the Households

S.N Name of the Owner Type of Ownership

HH size

Main Occupation/Inco

me Source

Monthly Income (Tk)

Vulnerable Households Total Male Female

1 Mr. Joy Ghosh Residential Owner 4 2 2 Service Holder 6,000 BPL

2 Mr. Kalachan Dutta Residential Owner 4 3 1 Service Holder 5,000 BPL

3 Mr. Nila Rani Dutta Residential Owner 6 5 1 Service Holder 4,000 BPL

4 Mr.Dilip Sarkar Commercial Owner 2 1 1 Business 5,000 BPL

5 Mr. Kishor Kumar Bashu Residential Owner 5 3 2 Business 50,000 NO

6 Mr. Bina Rani Dash Residential Owner 5 3 2 Service Holder 3,500 BPL

7 Mr. Amorendro Bashu Roy Chowdhury Residential Owner 3 2 1 Service Holder 6,000 BPL

8 Mr. Ujjal Kumar Dutta Commercial Owner 3 2 1 Service Holder 2,500 BPL

9 Mr. Ronjit Dash Commercial Tenant 5 3 2 Service Holder 5,000 BPL

10 Mr. Khokon Dhar Residential Owner 3 2 1 Business 3,000 BPL

11 Mr. Mala Mondol Residential Tenant 3 2 1 Service Holder 2,000 BPL

12 Mr. Maloti Residential Owner 5 4 1 Business 6,000 BPL

13 Mr. Ananda Mohisur Residential Owner 10 6 4 Service Holder 12,000 NO

14 Mr. Ashtami Rani Dhar Residential Owner 3 1 2 Daily Wage 2,000 BPL

15 Mr. Jibon Residential Tenant 1 1 0 Service Holder 6,000 BPL

16 Mr. Ranjit Sur Residential Owner 4 3 1 Business 30,000 NO

17 Mr. Polash Dhar Residential Owner 4 1 3 Service Holder 3,000 BPL

18 Mr. Uma Sangkar Residential Owner 3 1 2 Business 10,000 BPL

Total DPs 73 45 28 Total Vulnerable Households=15

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IV. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION A. Public Consultation 25. During subproject preparation, consultations were held with the official representatives of DCC, apart from the communities in the subproject area. The issues covered during these consultations included selection of subprojects and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of urban environment conditions in the Shakhari Bazaar area. These consultations (Table 8) provide an understanding of the needs and concerns of the project communities and the relevant stakeholders. Additionally, focus group discussions were also conducted with the local community especially with the DPs and the summary of these consultations is given in Annexure 3.

Table 8: Summary of Consultations

S.No. Place Date Number of

participants Participants Issues discussed

Incorporation into RP and Project design

A Kaali temple, Shakhari Bazaar

12th June 2010

15 Residents of Shakhari Bazaar, Members of the Shakhari Bazaar Panchayat committee, shopkeepers, and residents.

Understanding of the heritage status of the area, profile of the communities inhabiting the Shakhari Bazaar, Access to infrastructure services, key issues pertaining to environment – including lack of sanitation facilities, waste collection mechanisms and flooding during rains Willingness of communities to participate in restoration of the area, including buildings conservation and the way to temporarily shift to the other location during the restoration period

A detailed design of the project area shall be prepared, in consultation with the communities, and shall include plans for infrastructure improvement.

All utilities and services currently within the RoW shall be accommodated within the ducts on the road surface, to improve the visual appeal of the area

Support to DCC in framing up the guidelines for heritage management

Enforcement mechanisms by the DCC to avoid any adverse impacts including unplanned development in heritage areas and protection of the RoW

Written agreements between residents and DCC will ensure that all owners and tenants residing in the buildings at the time of the cut-off date are entitled to return to their original location after the subproject or sections of the buildings (deemed as safe by contractors, DCC, and certified engineers) are completed. Adequate compensation for temporary relocation such as shifting allowances, business loss allowances, vulnerable households allowances and rental allowances etc.

B Banani, DCC office

1s July 2010

3 Executive engineer – DCC, Town planner DCC, Zonal Executive officer (DCC) - Banani

Overview of the Safeguards policies Environmental impacts due to project, including selection of buildings for restoration, enforcement of development controls in heritage areas.

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B. Information Disclosure 26. Project information will be continually disseminated through disclosure of resettlement planning documents. Resettlement information leaflets containing information on compensation, entitlement and resettlement management adopted for the subproject will be made available in local language (Bangla) and the same will be distributed to DPs. The PIU the Resettlement Support staff (RSS) will keep the DPs informed about the impacts, the compensation and assistances proposed for them and facilitate addressing any grievances. The information will also be made available at a convenient place especially, the market place which will be easily accessible to the DPs. The summary of the RP and the entitlement matrix will be translated into the local language; disclosed to the DPs; and made available at PIU, local offices and libraries (or other pubic places, and at the LGED offices. A copy of the RP will be disclosed on the LGED and ADB website. C. Continued Consultation and Participation 27. For continued consultations, the following steps are to be taken:

(i) The PMCU and the PIU will organize public meetings and will apprise the

communities about the progress in the implementation of resettlement, social and environmental activities.

(ii) There will be a Grievance Redress Committees (GRC). The DPs will be associated with such committee along with their representatives.

(iii) PMCU and PIU will organize public meetings to inform the community about the compensation and assistance to be paid. Regular update of the progress of the resettlement component of the project will be placed for public display at the PCMU and PIU offices.

(iv) All monitoring and evaluation reports of the resettlement components of the project will be disclosed in the same manner as that of the RP.

(v) Key features of the entitlements will be displayed along the project corridor. (vi) The PMCU and PIU will conduct information dissemination sessions at major

intersections and solicit the help of the local community leaders to encourage the participation of the DPs in RP implementation.

(vii) Attempts will be made to ensure that vulnerable groups understand the process and to take their specific needs into account.

28. The details on consultation process and disclosure at various phases of project development including the responsible agency are described in Annexure-5.

V. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISMS 29. A grievance redress mechanism (GRM) shall be set up in the Dhaka City Corporation PIU office to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. The process will designed to be transparent, gender responsive, culturally appropriate and commensurate to the risks and adverse impacts of the project, as well as readily accessible to all segments of the affected people. The project GRM will not supersede any legal government grievance procedures. Affected people are to be informed about the mechanism through media and public outlets. This participatory process shall ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. The GRM will be implemented in three levels. 30. The first level and most accessible and immediate venue for the fastest resolve of grievances is the PIU, chiefly through the resettlement safeguards officer and Project Manager, with assistance from the Environmental Specialist(s) of the Management Design

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Supervision Consultant (MDSC). The contact phone number will be posted in the project areas. Grievances will be resolved through continuous interactions with affected persons and the PIU will answer queries and resolve grievances regarding various issues including EMP implementation, land acquisition, structures acquisition, livelihood impacts, entitlements, and assistance. Corrective measures will be undertaken at the field-level itself within seven days. All grievances will be documented with full information of the person and issue. 31. Should the grievance remain unresolved, the PIU's Project Manager, will activate the second level of the GRM by referring the issue (with written documentation) to the local Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) of the City Corporation, who will, based on review of the grievances, address them in consultation with the Safeguards Officer of the PIU and PMCU, and affected persons. A hearing will be called, if necessary, where the affected person can present his/her concern/issues. The process will promote conflict resolution through mediation. The local GRC will consist of the following persons: (i) Chief Executive Officer of the City Corporation (GRC Chair); (ii) Representative of the mayor of the City Corporation; (iii) Representative of the affected persons; (iv) Official of the land registry department; (v) Official of the DoE divisional office; (vi) Town planner of the City Corporation; and (vii) Environmental / Social safeguards Officer of the PIU. The local GRC shall meet twice a month, unless the Project Director of the PIU informs that there are no grievances to address, or they shall meet as needed as per the severity of the grievance. The local GRC will suggest corrective measures at the field level and assign responsibilities for implementing its decisions. 32. The functions of the local GRC are as follows: (i) Provide support to APs on problems arising from land acquisition (temporary or permanent); asset acquisition; and eligibility for entitlements, compensation and assistance; (ii) Record grievances of APs, categorize and prioritize them and provide solutions within a month.; and (iii) Report to the aggrieved parties about developments regarding their grievances and decisions of the GRC. 33. Should the grievance still remain unresolved, the PIU Project Manager, will activate the third level of the GRM by informing the PMCU Project Director who will, based on review of the local GRC minutes and consultation with the PIU Project Manager, activate the PMCU level GRC. This committee shall comprise the following representatives: (i) Project Director PMCU; (ii) Environmental / Resettlement Safeguards Officer of the PMCU; (iii) Representative from Land Ministry; (iv) Representative from DoE; (v) Representative of the APs; and (vi) Environmental / Social Safeguards officer of the PIU. 34. The GRC at the PMCU level shall meet based on the receipt of grievances, and the meeting shall be convened within 7 days of receipt of the grievance by the PMCU, and grievances redressed with 15 days. The Environmental / Resettlement Safeguards Officer of the PMCU will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before the PMCU GRC, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings and taking follow up action to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions carried out. 35. In the event that a grievance is not addressed by the PIU, local GRC, or the PMCU GRC, the AP can seek legal redress of the grievance in the appropriate Courts (fourth level of GRM). Figure 1 illustrates the GRM.

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Figure 1: Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

VI. LEGAL FRAMEWORK

36. This RP is prepared based on all applicable legal and policy frameworks of GOB (i.e., the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance 1982 (ARIPO)) and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). A summary of applicable acts and policies is presented provided in the Project's Resettlement Framework. 37. The Government's policy through ARIPO does not cover project-affected persons without titles or ownership record, such as informal settler/squatters, occupiers, and informal tenants and lease-holders (without document) and does not ensure replacement value of the property acquired. The ARIPO has no provision of resettlement assistance for restoration of livelihoods of affected persons except for the legal compensation. Gaps between national law and ADB policy are identified and bridging measures are included in the Entitlement Matrix for the project, described below. ADB will not finance the project if it does not comply with its SPS nor will it finance the project if it does not comply with its host country's social and environmental laws. Where discrepancy between the ADB and Government policies exist, the ADB policy will prevail. Moreover, the SPS applies to all ADB-financed and/or ADB-administered sovereign projects, and their components regardless of the source of financing, including investment projects funded by a loan; and/or a grant; and/or other means.

VII. ENTITLEMENTS, ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS A. Eligibility 38. All DPs who are identified in the project-impacted areas on the cut-off date5 will be entitled to compensation for their affected assets, and rehabilitation measures (as outlined in

5 The cut-off date for title holders is based according to the formal notification, and for non-titleholders the date

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the entitlement matrix below) sufficient to assist them to improve or at least maintain their pre-project living standards, income-earning capacity and production levels. The project will recognize both licensed and non-licensed vendors. Compensation eligibility is limited by a cut-off date as set for this project on the day of the beginning of the detailed census during the detailed design. DPs who settle in the affected areas after the cut-off date will not be eligible for compensation. They, however will be given sufficient advance notice (60 days), requested to vacate premises and dismantle affected structures prior to project implementation. B. Entitlements 39. The entitlement matrix in Table 9 summarizes the main types of losses and the corresponding entitlements in accordance with GoB and ADB policies.

of the census survey during the detailed design. Those who encroach into the subproject area after the cut-off date will not be entitled to compensation or any other assistance. The PIU will take video and photo documentation to ensure entitled persons on the cut-off date.

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Table 9: Entitlement Matrix Sl No

Type of Loss Application Entitled Person Entitlement Implementation Issues Responsible Agency

1. Temporary loss of access

Temporary loss of access to land, structure, utilities, common property resource

Owner(s) with legal title, tenant(s), leaseholder(s), sharecropper(s), encroacher(s), squatter(s)

60 days advance notice. Provision of temporary access and

relocation. Restoration/enhancement of affected land,

structure, utilities, common property resource.

All the buildings will be identified in advance and a relocation strategy will be made in advance in consultation with the displaced persons. The PIU will help find suitable alternative locations for displaced persons and ensure all persons have an equally similar location (with equal or better quality and access to services including water, sanitation, electricity, transport, education, etc.) to reside prior to physical displacement. DCC will have a signed agreement that all the DPs guaranteeing their return back to their original place after the restoration.

PU/PMCUContractor to restore access

2. Temporary loss of livelihood

Temporary loss of livelihood/source of income

Street Hawkers, mobile vendors

60 days advance notice. Provision of temporary access where

possible. Provision of alternative sites for continued

economic activity where possible. Where provision of alternative sites is not

feasible, a one time assistance for lost income for period of disruption (if less than three months) or lump sum for three months lost income (at replacement cost) or minimum wage rates (whichever is higher).

Compensation for agricultural losses. Restoration of affected land, structure,

utilities, common property resource.

DCC through the PIU will identify the nature of each business of the DPs and accordingly all the DPs losing income/livelihood in temporarily will be paid in the form of compensation for the entire duration of the business loss. DCC will attempt to find alternate site for these people who will be losing their business in a temporary basis. DCC will ensure that the DPs restart their business activities after the restoration activities are done

PIU/PMCU

3. Impacts on vulnerable DPs

All impacts Vulnerable DPs Land-for-land option will be a guaranteed option for vulnerable DPs if available. If not available, assistance in finding new land.

Additional allowance equivalent to Tk 10,000/- for loss of land or structure.

Preference in project employment.

Vulnerable households to be identified during census surveys conducted as part of the RP

PIU/PMCU

4. Any other loss not identified

Unanticipated involuntary impacts shall be documented and mitigated based on the principles provided in this RF and with compliance with GOB’s and ADB’s policy.

PIU/PMCU

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C. Assessment of Compensation Unit Values 40. Shifting Allowance. Shifting allowances have been considered to be 10,000 Tk per household to help the DP shift all their personal belongings. The rental allowances have been considered to be Rs. 5,000/- per household for a period of one year which becomes 60,000 Tk per household. 41. Business or Sources of Income. The PIU will conduct a detailed census survey which is to include actual monthly income of the DPs followed by a verification of the income data based on the tax payment (for titled business owners). In the absence of the authentic income proof, the unit price will be collected from the DP during the survey. See income restoration and rehabilitation measures below. 42. Temporary Source of Income. The compensation for temporary impacts will be decided based on the average daily income which will be derived from the census survey. The unit cost for temporary loss of income for mobile vendors has been derived based on the minimum wage for the entire period of disruption. The average income in the project area as collected during the census is approximately 9,000 and therefore, the unit cost for one time assistance equivalent to one year loss of income is 108,000 Tk per household

VIII. INCOME RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION A. Basic Provision for Relocation 43. Relocation in this sub project will be of temporary in nature. None of the households will be permanently displaced and will be guaranteed return through written agreement between themselves and the DCC.6 The agreements are to be legally enforceable and agreeable to the DPs. All agreements are to be confirmed through an independent third party.7 The objective of the subproject is to restore the heritage building and to bring back its original owners and occupants after the restoration process is done. Therefore, resettlement is characterized as a temporary shifting of affected households until the buildings are declared safe and ready for residence. Buildings were agreed to be worked on one at a time to minimize impacts. The Implementing Agency (IA), DCC in this case, will provide adequate and appropriate replacement structures and cash compensation in the form of rental allowances for the entire period of relocation. The DCC will facilitate DPs in finding alternate residences agreeable to the DPs. All DPs are to be relocated and all entitlements provided before displacement occurs. The entitlement also includes shifting allowances. DCC will ensure that all temporary DPs are settled in a new place and DCC will be responsible to bring them back to their original place (through signed agreements) of stay once the restoration activities are complete. The IA will compensate non-title holders for the loss of assets other than land, such as dwellings, and also for other improvements to the land, at full replacement cost. The entitlements to the non-titleholders will be given only if they occupied the land or structures in the project area prior to the cut-off date. 44. To help affected persons receive entitlements and relocating themselves, a relocation strategy will be adopted in the subproject including (i) all compensation will be paid and other resettlement entitlements will be before physical displacement; (ii) at least 60

6 The PIU will help find suitable alternative locations for displaced persons and ensure all persons have an

equally similar location (with equal or better quality and access to services including water, sanitation, electricity, transport, education, etc.) to reside prior to physical displacement. The PIU will provide adequate and appropriate replacement structures, cash compensation at full replacement cost, adequate compensation for partially damaged structures, and relocation assistance, as per applicable according to the entitlement matrix.

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days advance notice will be given; (iii) the PIU and Resettlement Support Staff will assist DPs during verification of assets and will provide necessary counseling on payment of compensation and assistance; (iv) in close consultation with the DPs, the PIU Resettlement Support Staff will fix the shifting dates agreed with the DPs in writing and the arrangements desired by the DPs with respect to their entitlements; and (v) in case of self relocation, the PIU will assist the DPs in finding alternative site within the area if so desired by the DPs. B. Income and Livelihood Rehabilitation 45. Income restoration assistance to the displaced persons includes both short and medium term strategies. Short term income restoration strategies are for immediate assistance during relocation and include the following:

(i) Compensation for structure paid in full before displacement occurs; (ii) Assistance in finding alternate location for continuation of livelihood/living

arrangements; (iii) Where provision of alternative sites is not feasible (for temporary impacts),

compensation of lost income for period of disruption (if less than three months) or lump sum for three months lost income (at replacement cost) or minimum wage rates (whichever is higher);

(iv) Shifting allowance for reestablishing business elsewhere based on actual cost of moving/unloading;

(v) 60 days’ advance notice to shift business; (vi) One time assistance for lost income based on three months lost income (at

replacement cost) or minimum wage rates (whichever is higher); (vii) Consideration for project employment; (viii) For vulnerable households, additional subsistence allowance equivalent to Tk

10,000/HH for restoring or enhancing their livelihood. Vulnerable households will be prioritized in any project employment;

(ix) Provision of temporary access where possible to continue business; and, (x) Restoration of affected land, structure, utilities, common property resource for

continuation of business after construction is completed. 46. Medium-term income restoration activities will include skill development training based on need. The PIU will identify suitable local training institutes and pay fees directly to the training institution and provide the names of entitled person(s). 47. Where necessary, training may include: (i) capacity building, enterprise training, and facilitating economic activities to landowners; and (ii) training for self employment to agricultural laborers. Training for self-employment and skill development which may include but not limited to (i) plumbing; (ii) electrical; (iii) automobile repair; and (iv) electronic repair and service, etc. Training will be imparted to any willing DP losing income or livelihood. 48. During the construction stage the DPs, especially vulnerable DPs, will be given preference over others in being engaged in project activities suitable to their skills. In order to make the DPs employable, the PIU will identify the required skills for the construction activities prior to the commencement of the construction and provide the required training to the DPs.

IX. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN 49. The resettlement cost estimate for the Shakhari Bazaar subproject (Table 10) includes eligible compensation, resettlement assistance, as outlined in the entitlement matrix, and support cost for RP implementation. The Government of Bangladesh will release

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funds to the PMCU and the PMCU will release funds to the PIU in a timely manner. The PIU in DCC will then release funds for resettlement to the entitled displaced persons. The total estimated resettlement cost for the subproject is 0.07 million Tk. The costs are outlined below:

(i) Compensation in the form of rental allowances for the temporary displaced households;

(ii) Assistance in lieu of the loss of income and livelihood ; (iii) Assistance for shifting of personal items and structures; (iv) Training allowance; and (v) Special assistance to vulnerable groups for their livelihood restoration.

Table 10: Resettlement Budget

Sl. No. Item Unit Rate Quantity Amount (Tk)

A Compensation

A-1 Rental Fees Numbers 60,000 18 10,80,000 Sub Total (A) 10,80,000

B. Assistance

B-1 Shifting Assistance Numbers 10,000

18 1,80,000

B-2 Training Assistance Numbers 12,000

3 36,000

B-3 Loss of Income Numbers 1,08,000

3 3,24,000

B-4 Assistance to Vulnerable Households

Numbers 10,000

15 1,50,000

Sub Total (B) 6,90,000

C RP Implementation Support Cost

C-1 Hiring of Resettlement Support Staff at DCC/PIU

Person Month

1,00,000

24 24,00,000

C-2 Administrative Cost Lump Sum 5,00,000

Subtotal C 29,00,000

Total (A+B+C) 46,70,000

Contingency (10%) 4,67,000

GRAND TOTAL 51,37,000

GRAND TOTAL (Million Tk) 5.14

GRAND TOTAL (Million USD) 0.07

X. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS A. Project Management Coordination Unit

50. The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) will be the Executing Agency (EA) responsible for overall guidance and project implementation. A PMCU headed by a Project Director will implement the project investments and will be responsible for overall planning, management, coordination, supervision and progress monitoring of the CRDP in the two regions. The PMCU will ensure compliance with assurances, including safeguards and preparing and submitting reports, resettlement plan monitoring updates. To ensure effective implementation of the land acquisition and resettlement aspects, two full time PMCU resettlement safeguard officers will be recruited, including one Resettlement Compliance Officer primarily responsible for compliance with legal requirements of GoB, and one Resettlement Surveyor responsible for overseeing PIU preparation of the RP for subprojects and data collection. The MDSC will recruit one international and one national

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resettlement specialist to assist the PMCU in this regard. The PMCU will review monthly reports submitted by PIUs and will consolidate them into quarterly reports to ADB. Corrective actions to be taken when necessary based on close monitoring and results of grievance redress process. B. Project Implementation Unit 51. The subproject will be managed and implemented through the PIU based in the Dhaka City Corporation office. The PIU will be responsible for carrying out the detailed design of the subprojects and updating RPs for the sample subprojects and prepare new RPs for future subprojects under the sector approach The PIU will ensure compliance with safeguards requirements of the Government and ADB. The PIU will be responsible for day-to-day monitoring of the project progress, including the implementation of the resettlement provisions in the project. 52. The capacity to implement safeguards planning and implementation at the PIU level is not currently adequate. Therefore, it is proposed that resettlement support staff (or facilitators) at the PIU level will be recruited. The number of resettlement support staff at each PIU will be commensurate to the scale of IR impacts (e.g., the greater the impact, the greater number of support staff needed). All PIU and PMCU safeguards staff will undergo training conducted by the consultant team’s resettlement specialists. Each PIU will prepare monitoring reports on all aspects concerning to resettlement planning and implementation of the land acquisition and resettlement issues and report to the PMCU on a monthly basis.

C. Management, Design and Supervision Consultants 53. The MDSC will hire one International Resettlement Specialist (IRS) and one National Resettlement Specialist (NRS). They will be responsible for updating/finalizing the RPs of sample subprojects in accordance with this RF and based on the detailed engineering design. These specialists will also prepare new RPs for future subprojects under the sector approach consistent with this RF. This will be done in close coordination with PIU resettlement support staff and PMCU resettlement officers. The IRS and the NRS will assist in the overall supervision of the projects and ensure all plans are implemented in a smooth and timely manner in accordance with the provisions of the RP. They will also prepare and implement training and capacity development programs for resettlement planning for the PIU and PMCU safeguards staff (see section below on Training and Capacity Building), and will closely work with the PMCU and PIUs to ensure displaced persons are compensated before displacement occurs, including ongoing rehabilitation measures. The Terms of Reference (ToRs) along with the specific tasks are attached in Annexure-5. Further details on agencies responsible for RP activities are in Table 11 and the organization chart for RP implementation is depicted in Figure 2.

Table 11: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities Activity Responsible Agency A. Subproject Initiation Stage and Institutional SetupFormation of PMCU. LGED Formation of PIU. LGED Finalization of sites for subprojects. PMCU/PIU/MDSC Disclosure of proposed land acquisition and subproject details by issuing Public Notice.

PIU/PMCU

Meetings at community/household level with DPs. PIU Capacity Building training. MDSC/IRS B. RP Preparation/Updating Stage Resettlement screening and categorization form and submission to ADB for each subproject.

PIU/PMCU

ADB to confirm resettlement categorization. ADB Census of 100% DPs and socioeconomic survey. PIU/PMCU

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LGED ADB

PMCU1 Resettlement

Compliance Officer, 1 Resettlement Surveyor

PIUResettlement Support staff

DISPLACED PERSONS

MDSC 1 International Resettlement Specialist,

1 National Resettlement Specialist

Activity Responsible Agency Screening of vulnerable DPs. PIU/PMCU Survey on unit prices for computing replacement costs. PIU/PMCU Calculation of compensation and entitlements.. PIU/PMCU Update of sample subproject RPs and preparing new RPs in accordance with RF.

PIU/PMCU

Consultations with DPs on entitlements. Compliance with disclosure requirements.

PIU/PMCU

Finalize RPs and submit to ADB. All draft RPs must be submitted to ADB for clearance prior to award of contracts.

PIU/PMCU

Incorporate all comments and suggestions to RPs. PIU/PMCU Web disclosure ADB/PMCU C. RP Implementation Stage Issuance of ID Cards to DPs PIU/PMCU Detailed schedule for compensation PIU/PMCU Distribution of relocation notices to DPs PIU/PMCU Award of checks for land compensation PIU/PMCU Award of Checks for other compensation and assistance/ rehabilitation PIU/PMCU Confirm with ADB in writing when payment of entitled compensation to DPs and relocation has been completed. Permission to contractor to begin works once compensation to DPs is confirmed (note: other income rehabilitation to continue after civil works commence).

PMCU/PIU

Notice to proceed for civil works is issued on sections where compensation is paid.

PIU/PMCU

Demolishing/ relocation of affected structures/assets PIU/PMCU Income restoration program and training PIU/PMCU Grievances redress mechansim PIU/PMCU/GRC Internal monitoring PIU/PMCU Review of RP implementation by external expert through a compliance report for projects with significant impacts

External Expert

ADB = Asian Development Bank, DP = Displaced Person, GRC = Grievance Redressal Committee, IRS = International Resettlement Specialist, LGED = Local Government Engineering Department, MDSC = Management, Design and Supervision Consultants, NRS = National Resettlement Specialist, PIU = Project Implementation Unit, PMCU = Project management coordination unit, RO = Resettlement officer, RS = Resettlement Surveyor, RSS = Resettlement Support Staff.

Figure 2: Organization Chart for RP Implementation

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XI. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

54. Compensation and relocation of DPs cannot commence until the RP has been cleared by ADB. All compensation and relocation activities is to be paid prior to displacement although income rehabilitation measures will continue after construction begins. Written confirmation is required by the PMCU to ADB stating that all compensation has been paid to DPs and relocation is accomplished. Only then can construction works begin on sections where compensation has been paid. The project will be implemented over six years (January 2011 to December 2016). The implementation of the RP will include: (i) identification of cut-off date and notification; (ii) verification of losses and extent of impacts; (iii) finalization of entitlements and distribution of identity cards (sample copy of ID card is attached in Annexure-6); (iv) consultations with DPs on their needs and priorities; and (v) resettlement, provision of compensation and assistance, and income restoration for DPs. The expected implementation schedule for a subproject is given in Table 12.

Table 12: Implementation Schedule Activity Months

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

0 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

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Establishment of PMCU and PIU. Appointment of safeguards staff in PMCU and PIUs.

Appointment of international and national resettlement specialists on consultant team.

Formation of GRC at PIU and PMCU level.

Census surveys (issuance of ID cards).

Send screening and categorization form for subprojects to ADB.

Consultations and disclosure. Confirmation of government land to be used and transfer from other departments.

RP preparation. RP review and approval (PMCU and ADB). All draft RPs must be submitted to ADB for clearance prior to award of contracts.

Issue notice to DPs. Compensation prior to displacement and income rehabilitation ongoing.

Written confirmation from PMCU to ADB that all compensation paid in sections ready for construction. Permission to contractor to begin works once compensation to DPs is confirmed.

Relocation as required Takeover possession of acquired property

Handover land to contractors Start of civil works Skills training as required for income restoration

Grievance Redress Mechanism

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Activity Months

Internal monitoring Monthly monitoring reports (PIU to PMCU)

Quarterly monitoring reports (PMCU to ADB)

Rehabilitation of temporarily occupied lands

Immediately after construction

ADB = Asian Development Bank, DP = Displaced Person, GRC = Grievance Redressal Committee, IRS = International Resettlement Specialist, MDSC = Management Design and Supervision Consultants, NRS = National Resettlement Specialist PIU = Project Implementation Unit, PMCU = Project management coordination unit, RO = Resettlement officer, RS = Resettlement Surveyor, RSS = Resettlement Support Staff. Note: The RP will be updated based on final detailed design and DP census and surveys. Endorsement and disclosure of finalized RPs consistent with the RF to be undertaken.

XII. MONITORING AND REPORTING 55. The extent of monitoring activities will be commensurate with the project’s risks and impacts. Monthly monitoring reports to be submitted by PIU to PMCU. PMCU to consolidate monthly reports into quarterly monitoring reports to ADB. These reports should form a part of the project progress reports submitted by PMCU to ADB. 56. The objectives of monitoring are to: (i) ensure that the standard of living of DPs are restored or improved; (ii) ascertain whether activities are progressing as per schedule and the timelines are being met; (iii) assess if compensation, rehabilitation measures are sufficient; (iv) identify problems or potential issues; and (v) identify methods to rapidly to mitigate problems. The above information will be collected by EA/IA through its PMCU and respective PIU which is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day resettlement activities of the project through the following instruments:

(i) Review of census information for all DPs; (ii) Consultation and informal interviews with DPs; (iii) In-depth case studies; (iv) Sample survey of DPs; (v) Key informant interviews; and (vi) Community public meetings.

57. Internal Monitoring. The internal monitoring by PMCU/PIU will include (i) administrative monitoring to ensure that implementation is on schedule and problems are dealt with on a timely basis; (ii) socio-economic monitoring during and after the relocation process to ensure that people are settled and recovering. See Annexure-7 for a sample monitoring report template. This will utilize the baseline information established by the socio-economic survey of DPs undertaken during subproject preparation; and (iii) overall monitoring whether recovery has taken place successfully and on time. Monitoring will also include the following:

(i) Communication with and documentation of reactions from DPs. (ii) Information from DPs on entitlements, options, alternative developments, etc. (iii) Valuation of properties. (iv) Usages of grievance redress mechanism. (v) Disbursement of compensation amounts and all assistance. (vi) Physical progress of the RP implementation which will include relocation of

DPs and affected community properties.

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58. The indicators for achievement of objectives during RP implementation are of two kinds such as (i) Process Indicators (Indicating project inputs, expenditure, staff deployment, etc.); and (ii) Output Indicators: Indicating results in terms of numbers of DPs compensated, area of temporarily occupied lands restored with topsoil (and other pre-project features), number of DPs provided with skills training, etc. Input and output indicators related to physical progress of the work will include items such as:

(i) Training of EA/IA and other staff completed. (ii) Census, assets inventories, assessments and socio-economic studies

completed. (iii) Grievance redress procedures in-place and functionality. (iv) Compensation payments disbursed. (v) Relocation of DPs completed. (vi) Project employment provided to DPs. (vii) Infrastructure rehabilitated or constructed. (viii) Income restoration activities initiated. (ix) Skills training of DPs initiated. (x) Number of households displaced and resettled. (xi) Monitoring and evaluation reports submitted.

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DETAILS ON PUBLIC CONSULTATION (FGDs) Name of the Project Component /Site: Renovation houses –Shakhari Bazar Name of the Mohallah: Shakharibazar Name of the Street: Shakharibazar road Name of the Ward: 70 Name of the Zilla/District: Dhaka Number of Participants: 14 ( fourteen ) Date: July 7, 2010 Time: 12.30 P.M

Q. No. Issues Participants’ Opinion, Comments and Suggestions

1 Have you heard about CRDP (City Region Development Project)

Project components like renovation of houses and construction of roads are very familiar to the participants’. Some of them said ‘Members of Ponchaiet committee of Shankari Bazaar’ is more informed about project due to their involvement with city corporation and other organizations than general ‘moholla members. On the other hand few people said they have participated in the discussion meeting with city corporation who also discussed them about the project. Most of women of the household have never been informed about any activities of the project and they are not aware of any activities of the project.

2 If yes, where from They have heard about the project component from local Ward member, staff of Dhaka City corporation who has been trying to motivate people for participating in renovation for long time.

3 General perception about the project and the awareness about the proposed project.

Many of them think renovation of the buildings is a great opportunity for the people who live in here. They also think that the project is getting delayed for the last few years which have created little confusion.

4 Do others in this locality support this

Participants said that almost all people of the locality will support this support. .

5 Any critical issue or concern by the local people regarding the project?

The most concerning issues is about the entitlement of the house/room. Most of the people do not like to shift the place without their authentic ownership. Although community people inherited the house/room from their forefather. But the area is declared as “Vested property “ after the partition in 1947 . All most all owners are very much defensive toward the law of government and this makes them concerned of the renovation of the building because if they lose their property.

6 Any criteria you would like to see considered during project design, construction and operation stage?

The local poor people should be incorporated in the construction/renovation work. Besides owners of the households must know schedule of work and budget in transparently.

7 Employment Potential in the project which is of benefit to village

Some labor force could be included from the community.

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8 Number of Households in the Mohallah/Town/District

There are around 145 houses in the Mohallah.

9 Ethnic Minorities /Indigenous peoples composition (If there are Indigenous People, please mention about the names of the IP and number of households)

Most of the people are from Hindu religion live in the locality. A very few Muslims are also live in this area. However, these Hindu groups are not IPs.

10 Number of Shops/ Commercial establishments in the Mohallah/town

There are around 2000 shops in the area.

11 Numbers of Industrial Units in the Mohallah/town and surrounding area

The area is very popular for “Shankari cottage industry and most of the people are doing same business. So people have show room and industry (small scale) in the same place.

12 General socio-economic standing: What are the economic activities? Land use, cropping pattern (Seasonal), types of crops, value of the crops, Average land holding size etc.

Most of the people are middle income earner. The local people (Old Dhaka –‘Dhakkai’, 25% of local residence) are lower in number and they are comparatively well off. They are now only representatives of ‘shakhari’ and this is their prime business. Besides this trading of daily necessaries, groceries are principal economic activities.

13 Is the Area Electrified Yes

14 Source of drinking water

The main drinking water source is supply line from WASA. But most of the house share water from one source or road side point. Some also have tube well and dug well.

15 Loss of residential/commercial structures, if any due to the project

There may be very little loss of residential/commercial structures due to the project which will be temporary in nature

16 Loss of community life like any

Market Places or community activities to be affected

When any house will take under construction shops under house will be affected. However it may not affect at the same time.

17 Poverty Level: Is the village poor or very poor or well off

The mohallah is belonging to middle income group.

18 Education Status: Literate, illiterate etc

Older people are less educated compare to the new generation. Now all most all children of the family member go to school and some also for higher education. Some girl children are also studying in higher class.

19 Employment Status: Percentage of employment/ unemployment/ underemployment

Most of the people are working, there is no highly unemployed are in the area. A few people do not work due to drug addiction and sickness.

20 Migration Pattern (If any), inward or outward

NA

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21 What is the major occupational structure of the local people

Most of the local people are ‘shakhari’.( shanka maker/bangles ) There are numbers of retailers work in groceries and likewise shops.

22 Is there any vulnerable group like Ethnic Minority or Adivasis people living in the surrounding area and if yes then how far and the name of the groups

No.

23 Are you satisfied with the present infrastructure facility in the town and locality

They are not satisfied because this locality is mostly out of services provided by DCC. They are neglected.

24 Do you face any problem regarding the exiting water supply/solid waste management/river port/Drainage/Traffic system?

Water problem is severe, drainage problem is also bad. Besides huge electrical wires surrounded outside of the building is also a big threat for people..

25 If there is any problems related to these services, do you think that any upgradation is necessary?

Yes, some house do not have sufficient water supply. Some of them use roadside water points which are low cost. The entire building has one connection. Water supply and cooking gas is needed to upgrade.

26 For this upgradation the road/street/path /drainage may get affected- what do you think about that- is it desirable?

Yes it is desirable.

27 How can this affect your present living or activity

Shifting may cause problem in many ways, it will cause loss of work and children’s education.

28 Who else could be affected due to this up gradation

People who work in the locality, children who study in the same area , if they will shifted to separate place will cause problem in this regards.

29 How intense could be the effect It can affect very seriously in terms of changing their working condition and lifestyle.

30 Do you think the affect will be of permanent nature?

The impact will be temporary in nature

31 The project may need shifting of some encroachments and squatters .Would you like to shift from here on your own

Shifting will be possible with proper compensation and assurances from DCC to get back their old place after the restoration work is complete.

32 Where will you like to shift during this period?

yes

33 If requested to shift, would you like to return here?

Yes , we like to return here with legal assurance and the most vital issue for inhabitants of the area.

34 Is there available alternate place for relocation? If yes, how far and the name of the place

Some said yes and they will share with other relatives and neighbors. Some said they have no place or known people for getting support.

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35 Perceived losses from the Project- Temporary loss of the business, job loss.

36 If losses are perceived, what is the expected compensation you would desire

Money for rental house Transfer cost Interest free loan from the bank Compensation for income loss

37 Perceived benefits from the Project-

Cottage Shankari business will be sustained People life will be more safe for safe home Better environment situation will be created

38 Do you think that the local residents would like to participate in this work

Yes, they are eagerly like to participate in the work, they also interested to participate of beginning of the proposal and during the work.

39 Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Yes, they all want our house renovation and also want to know process of renovation. We want detailed about that

40 Do you think that the local people would like to get regular information regarding this Project?

They all want to know regularly about the upgrading situation of project. Some of them showed their doubt about the project if or not really coming to improve the situation.

41 Will it be through informal or formal consultation

Yes, it is very important to have consultation with the community before the implementation. Both formal and informal consultation is desired.

42 Will the project cause health and safety issues in the area.

Probably not

43 Resettlement and Land acquisition (if foreseen due to project components especially on private land). Has there been land acquisition before? If yes, what was the process of land acquisition and compensation package?

No.

44 Protected areas (national park, protected forest, religiously sensitive sites, historical or archaeological sites), if any

Few said ‘Some historical heritage sites within the community should be protected.

45 Health status, Availability of Hospitals and over all environmental condition. Is there any chronic disease prevalent in this area and are you aware about HIV/AIDS and STP?

Entire environment is not suitable, total area is congested, open drains create unhygienic condition of the area. From the building # 53 at least four people died from the diseases like tuberculosis, jaundice ,liver problem

46 What other organizations of a social nature (NGOs/CBOs/ Civil Society) active in the area? Name of these organisations

Grammen Bank, ASA, BRAC etc

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47 Will there be likely involvement of local people in the implementation of the project?

Yes, they like to monitor the process of the renovation.

48 Kindly indicate what kind of economic/ non-economic activities female members of your family are engaged in

Among the households, most of the women are involved in the jobs like sewing , prepare and selling paper packet, supply food to office , work in medicine industry and homeopathy. Few also work at household. Only one says; her husband does not allow her to go outside for work or any reason.

49 If, engaged in economic activities how much they contribute to total family income of the year

Most of the women who are working outside said they contribute equally as their husband do. Some women who have no male income earner contribute entirely.

50 Does your female member have any say, in decision making of household matters

Most of the women said they can participate in the household decision making process with their male members. Women who are the main of the household take all the decisions.

51 How safe do you regard the neighborhood / village for women and children during the day time?

The houses are protective and area is electrified and crowed therefore there is negligible chance any unsafe events. .

52 How safe do you regard the neighborhood / village for women and children during the night time?

The area has harmony in terms of religion background and occupation. There is no large economic difference between people to people in the community. So no harm for women and children as they are also have huge mobility in the area.

53 Do the women of your household can freely go outside to work, for marketing, or accessing hospitals, educational institutes, etc?

Yes, it is a commercial place and generally women go everywhere. The children in all level go to school and college. Some youth also go for higher education.

54 How often women of your household go outside the house to fetch water in a week?

Women fetch water from the road side source regularly. Because many of those household have no individual connection. Some male family members also collect water.

55 Do you have a toilet at your household?

Many of the households sharing one or two toilets

56 Do you have adequate street lighting during the night?

Yes

57 Is this consultation useful? Comments

Yes, much desired consultation, we are delighted to know the project work and appreciated. One woman said; we do not know much about the project activities, but there may be some people come and say so many things. We are not sure about what support exactly is coming to us. Since we are living here nothing good has happened to us from government or any institution. Therefore, this type of consultation is always useful

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S.No. Name Occupation Sex (M/F)

Age (Years)

1 Biddut Kumar Nag Service holder M 35

2 Nilkanto Dutta Business M 51

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S.No. Name Occupation Sex (M/F)

Age (Years)

3 Dipak Kumar Dutta Owner of grocery shop M 35

4 Mohesh Chandra Das Service holder M 30

5 Samar Chandra Sur Business M 38

7 Sharati Ghosh Housewife F 25

8 Nilarani datta Prepare paper packet( thonga )

F 50

9 Jaideb Lal Dash Vender M 55

10 Suman Lal Das Collage student ( MA) M 24

11 Mala mondal Food supply in office F 40

12 Sapan Kumar sur Gold shop M 45

13 Anandamohi Sur Older person M 70

14 Astomi Ranidhaor Older person F 85

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FUTURE CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Phase Activities Details Responsible Agency

Project Initiation Stage

Subproject information dissemination on various components Disclosure of Preliminary proposed for required land acquisition to DPs Preliminary Information Sharing about the tentative alignment/ sites with the DPs/DPs in case of temporary impact on business, income and livelihood

-Leaflets containing information on the Project and subproject area to be prepared) -Public notice issued in public places including newspapers and direct consultation with DPs /DPs

PIU(Gazipur Pourashava )/PMCU (LGED)

RP Preparation Phase

Stakeholder consultations

-Further consultations with DPs/DPs and households, titled and non-titled. -Summary RF made available to all DPs at the convenient place which is easily accessible and should be in local language (Bengali)

PIU(Gazipur Pourashava)/PMCU (LGED)

Disclosure of final entitlements and rehabilitation packages and disclosure of draft RP

RPs disclosed to all DPs/DPs in local language (Bengali)


Finalization of RP

-Review and approval of RP by EA. -Review and approval of RP by ADB (prior to award of contract). -Web disclosure of the RP. -Disclosure of the Final RP to DPs/DPs


RP Implementation Stage

Consultation with DPs/DPs during RP implementation

-Consultations with DPs; -Payment of entitlements; -Written notification from PMCU to ADB that all compensation paid before displacement occurs


ADB = Asian Development Bank, DP = Affected Persons, DP=Displaced Persons, , EA = Executing Agency, IA= Implementing Agency, PIU = Project Implementation Unit, PMCU= Project Cordination Unit, RF = resettlement framework, RP = resettlement plan.

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MONITORING INDICATORS AND SAMPLE FOR STATUS REPORT

S. N. R&R Activities Progress Remarks

Pre Construction Activities and R&R Activities 1 Assessment of Resettlement impacts due to changes in project

design (If required)

2 Preparation/ updating of Resettlement Plan based on changes in project design

3 Approval of updated Resettlement Plan from ADB 4 Disclosure of updated Resettlement Plan 5 Establishment of Grievance Redressal Committee 6 Capacity building of ESC Verification of DPs Census list; assessment on compensation and

assistance, and readjustment

7 Land Acquisition Resettlement Plan Implementation 1 Payment of Compensation as per replacement value of land &

assets to DPs

2 Disbursement of assistance to title holders 3 Disbursement of assistance to non-title holders 4 Disbursement of special assistance to Vulnerable groups 5 Replacement/ shifting of community property resources 6 Reinstallation of public utilities 7 Records of Grievance Redressal 8 Temporary Relocation of Hawkers and Vendors 9 Income Restoration Measures through training Social Measures during Construction as per Contract Provisions 1 Prohibition of employment or use of children as labour 2 Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labour 3 Ensure equal pay for equal work to both men and women 4 Implementation of all statutory provisions on labour like health,

safety, welfare, sanitation, and working conditions

5 Maintenance of employment records of workers

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