Resettlement policy framework and specific resettlement action plan

14Integration with host communities

The Project does not envisage any activities that could affect settlements or housing; thus, there will be no physical resettlement. Therefore, there is no need in development of activities aimed at integration into accepting communities.

15Grievance procedures (procedures for consideration and resolution of complaints)

During consultations and discussions, it was discovered that farmers to be resettled do not foresee any serious reasons for conflicts and complaints during land acquisition. It must be emphasized that the risk of complaints will be reduced to a minimum owing to the fact that the farmers to be resettled will be involved in the evaluation commission and will have an opportunity to reach consensus during joint discussions. Should such a consensus not be reached, farmers may submit prejudicial claims to local authorities (district and regional khokimiyats) against the decisions of the evaluation commission. If local authorities also fail to satisfy legitimate claims of farmers, the latter may appeal the commission’s decisions in court, in accordance with established procedures.