Resettlement of Affected Communities in the Leyte Geothermal Project and Strategies for Co-Existence Between the Community and Project Developer
- Key words
- resettlement, sustainability, participatory action development
- Location
- Leyte; Philippines
- Conference
- World Geothermal Congress
- Year
- 2000
- Session
- Environmental and Social Aspects
- Language
- English
- Paper number
- R0475
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Abstract
The Leyte Geothermal Project in the Philippines was obligated to resettle a modest number of households from 1994-1997 due to the construction of project facilities and potential health hazards from emissions. The paper discusses the: a) impacts of resettlement to the community, b) measures installed by the proponent to minimize the adverse effects and c) strategies adopted to achieve co-existence with the community. Problem areas are identified, types of successful interventions are analyzed and factors for sustenance of the resettlement program are recommended. The paper can serve as a working reference for other project developers who may experience a similar concern in the future.
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