RP424
                          REPUBLIC OF THE GA MBIA 
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                          THIRD EDUCATION PROJECT
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                RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK (RPF)
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                             DRAFT FINAL REPORT
                                  March 2006
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                                         TABLE OF CONTENTS
       DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN REPORT
       1.     INTRODUCTION
       1.1    Background
       1.2    Objectives and Components of the CDP
       1.3    Environmental and Social Considerations for the Project Activities
       1.4    Basis and Format of the Resettlement Policy Framework
       2.     OBJECTIVES AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE RPF
       2.1    Objectives of the RPF
       2.2    Justification for the RPF
       2.3    Legal Framework
       2.4    World Bank Policies
       3.     LAND ADMINISTRATION AND CATEGORIES OF AFFECTED PERSONS
       3.1    Jurisdiction of the Framework
       3.2    Land Ownership in Gambia
       3.3    Likely Number and Categories of Affected Persons
       4.     STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT FOR THE 
              CDP PROJECT ACTIVITIES
       4.1    The Screening Process
       4.2    Steps leading to Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan
       4.3    Public Consultation and Participation
       5.     GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE VARIOUS TYPES OF LAND ACQUISITION 
              MECHANISMS
       5.1    Previous and Current land Acquisition Practice
       5.2    Proposed Land Acquisition Mechanism
       5.3    Voluntary Land Contribution with Compensation
       5.4    Involuntary Acquisition of Land
       6.     ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR DISPLACEMENT OF PROJECT 
              AFFECTED PERSONS
       6.1    World Bank Criteria for determing Eligibility for Compensation
       6.2    Procedures for Payment of Compensation
       6.3    Gambian Legislation on Compensation
       6.4    Conditions to be followed in Displacement of People
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       7.     NOTIFICATION, VALUATION PROCEDURES AND ENTITLEMENTS
       7.1    Notification Procedure
       7.2    Valuation for State Owned Land
       7.3    Valuation for Customary Land
       7.4    Calculations for Compensation Payments and Related Considerations
       7.5    Entitlements for Compensation
       8.     PROCEDURE FOR DELIVERY OF COMPENSATION
       8.1    Consultation and Public Participation
       8.2    Notification of Land Resource Holders
       8.3    Documentation of Holdings and Assets
       8.4    Complaints and Grievances Mechanisms
       9.     RESETTLEMENT FUNDING
       10.    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
       11.    IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
       12.    MONITORING PLAN
       ANNEX
       ANNEX 1:  Table for Prices Used to Compensate for Loss of Trees
       ANNEX 2:  Main Contents of the Resettlement Action Plan
       ANNEX 3:  Contents for Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan
       ANNEX 4:  List of Persons and Institutions Consulted
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                            LIST OF ACRONYMS
     DPS      :   Displaced Persons
     ESIA     :   Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
     ESMF     :   Environmental and Social Management Framework
     EXRMFP   :   Environmental, Social and Resettlement Management Focal Point
     NEA      :   National Environmental Agency
     NGO      :   Non Governmental Organization
     OP       :   Operational Policy
     PAPs     :   Project Affected persons(s)
     PCU      :   Project Coordination Unit
     RAP      :   Resettlement Action Plan
     RPF      :   Resettlement Policy Framework
     WB       :   World Bank
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