Resettlement is a growing concern during the development of large public and private projects in sectors such as mining and energy, says SRK Consulting senior social scientist Jessica Edwards.
It is, therefore, opportune that the South African government is seeking to define a common approach for South Africa, especially when managing involuntary displacement.
SRK recently shared its views, which is submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in response to the Draft Mine Community Resettlement Guidelines, which was published for public comment in December.
Edwards highlights that physical and economic displacement of a community is generally an irreversible step, and has serious implications both for the project-affected people and for the developers whose project demand access to land and subsequently resettlement.
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