SFG2913 ABBREVIATED RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FISH LANDING SITE AT ANLOGA Prepared by West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme – Ghana August 2016 i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction The Government of Ghana (GoG), through the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD), has received a credit facility from the International Development Association (IDA) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) to fund the cost of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme (WARFP) in Ghana. The programme’s development objective is to improve the sustainable management of Ghana’s fish and aquaculture resources. Part of the credit facility will be used for the Project’s Sub-component 3.1.1: Small Scale Fish Landing Site Development, which is expected to increase the value of fish by improving the sanitary and hygienic conditions under which the fish is handled after landing. The implementation of activities under this sub-component will lead to temporary relocation of one hundred and twenty-eight (128) fishermen and twenty-five (25) fish processors; permanent relocation of three (3) traders and the improvement of a fish pond. The impact triggers the World Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy OP 4.12 thus the preparation of this Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP). The purpose and objective of the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) is to outline a set of mitigation and monitoring measures that will be used to curtail or minimize to acceptable levels the adverse social impacts that may occur during the construction of the landing site. The methodology and approach to the preparation of the ARAP involved site verification visits, consultation with relevant stakeholders, review of literature, generation of baseline data, and identification of social issues associated with the construction works. Project Location and Description The project is located at Anloga in the Keta Municipal Area in the Volta Region. It consists of a landing platform for small canoes and the following facilities: an administration block, canoe repair and net mending area, fish drying area, public toilet, refuse disposal point, washing trough, and a parking area. Other facilities to be provided under the project are a-150W HPS Lamp, fish retail platform, 132-metre long chain link fencing and water storage tower. A 50Kv substation will also be established to provide power to the site. Legal and Policy Framework The policies and laws guiding land and property acquisition, ownership and compensation in Ghana include the;  Constitution of the Republic of Ghana ii  Administration of Lands Act, 1962 (Act 123)  State Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125)  State Lands Regulations 1962 (LI 230)  State Lands (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 1963 (LI285)  Lands (Statutory Way Leaves) Act, 1963 (Act186)  World Bank Operational Policy OP 4.12. The local laws have been reviewed and compared with the World Bank’s Operational Policy (OP 4.12). The main noticeable differences are treatment of illegal settlers and accommodation of vulnerability in resettlement. ARAP Implementation Arrangements A Relocation Implementation Committee was formed and agreed upon during the census. This comprise: (a) Development Planning Officer of Keta Municipal Assembly, (b) Assemblyman for Lagbati Electoral Area, (c) Town and Country Planning Officer, and (d) Works Engineer. Other members of the RIC should include the following (f) Chairman of the Canoe Fishermen Association, (g) Representative of Anlo Traditional Council, and (h) representative from the PAPs. The Resettlement Implementation Committee should supervise the relocation (temporary and permanent) activities before construction. They are also to ensure an accountable and transparent implementation of resettlement issues. A detailed implementation plan has been designed to provide timelines for specific actions as well as responsible persons and the cost of implementation. The total cost of implementing the ARAP, including monitoring and evaluation is estimated at Seventy Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢75,000.00). The cost of providing temporary landing site for the fishermen and fish processors has been budgeted for in the ESMP. The following activities will take place prior to the PAPs vacating the site: - Approval and No Objection to the Final ARAP document by the World Bank; - Payment of all compensations, relocation and/or re-instatement of the kitchen, corn mill and metal containers; - Site preparation of the temporary landing site for the canoe fishermen and fish processes. These activities are expected to take two weeks. Consultations and Negotiations The Consultation process involved both formal and informal channels of communication. Announcements were made using the community public information centres. Negotiation and consultations started with individuals and associations but the final decisions were agreed on with the blessing of the political and traditional authorities. This was to ensure that a parallel consultation process was not created in an attempt to solicit the concerns of the project stakeholders. However, confidentiality of Project Affected Persons and key stakeholders were duly observed. iii Outcome of the consultations led to negotiations and signing of memoranda with the project affected persons. Grievance Redress Mechanism A three-tier grievance redress mechanism has been designed, in the event of dissatisfaction of any Project Affected Person (PAP). These are: (i) A Three-Member Focal Group, (ii) Grievance Redress Committee and (ii) Court of Law. PAPs are required to channel their grievances to the GRC through any means, including verbal narration, telephone calls, text messages and letters. Membership of the redress structure was done through stakeholder representation. Stakeholders were allowed to pick their representative to the grievance process through selection (as in the case of the Assemblyman and staff of the Fisheries Commission), nomination (as in the case of the Chairman of the Anloga Inland Canoe Fishermen Association, Presiding Member and Togbui Avege), and voting (as in the case of the Representative of PAPs) . The duration for receiving and providing feedback to a grievance shall not exceed a maximum of two months. Monitoring and Evaluation An ARAP monitoring and evaluation framework has been provided to ensure timely and successful implementation of agreed actions and the delivery of resettlement package as a whole. The ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation framework include: (i) Performance Monitoring (Internal Monitoring) by the RIC (ii) Process or Impact Monitoring; and by the E&S specialists and M&E specialist of WARFP. (iii) ARAP Completion Audit or End Evaluation by an external consultant. General monitoring indicators shall include: (i) documented evidence of a number of public consultations, (ii) grievance procedures in place and functioning, (iii) timely execution of resettlement arrangements, and (iv) compensation paid to bona fide parties. The PAPs and the community shall play a critical role in the M&E process. iv Summary of key social safeguards issues at the Anloga Site and Remedies S/n Category of Impact Nature of Remedy Responsibility Source of Impact funding 1 Temporary Social  Prepare temporary landing site for the Social Safeguards WARFP Displacement of Canoe Fishermen and Fish Processors Specialist (WARFP) Fishermen and Fish behind the Anloga Market as indicated Processors at the by the Canoe Fishermen and KeMA. current landing site 2 Replacement of kitchen Social  Madam Honu’s Kitchen (wooden Social Safeguards KEMA/MP’s structure) will be replaced with a new Specialist (WARFP) Common Fund one by the project.  The cost of relocation, including payment of transportation and disturbance, would be borne by KeMA through the MP’s share of the District Assembly’s Common Fund. 3 Permanent relocation Social  Mr. Amedzo’s corn mill (aluminium Social Safeguards KEMA/MP’s of: shed) will be relocated to a site of his Specialist (WARFP) Common Fund (1) Kitchen preference. (2) Metal Container  Mr. Klomegah’s store (Metal Container) and would be relocated to a new location (3) Corn mill) provided by KeMA.  The relocation sites were selected by the owners in consultation with WARFP Safeguards Specialists and KeMA.  The cost of relocation, including payment of transportation and disturbance, would be borne by KeMA through the MP’s share of the District Assembly’s Common Fund. v 4 Disclosure of Social  All project related information will be Social Safeguards WARFP information shared with the community through the Specialist – WARFP/ public information centres, Municipal Information announcement in the community radio, Officer - KeMA posters and through community durbars. vi Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ ii Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ ii Project Location and Description ........................................................................................................ ii Legal and Policy Framework ............................................................................................................... ii ARAP Implementation Arrangements................................................................................................ iii Consultations and Negotiations ......................................................................................................... iii Grievance Redress Mechanism .......................................................................................................... iv Monitoring and Evaluation ................................................................................................................ iv Summary of key social safeguards issues at the Anloga Site and Remedies ...................................... v LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................ xi LIST OF APPENDIXES ............................................................................................................................ xiii CHAPTER ONE ......................................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2. Project Description and Proposed Works ............................................................................. 1 1.1.3 Environmental and Social Impacts of the Project .................................................................. 2 1.2 Objectives of the ARAP ................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Rational for ARAP preparation ...................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.4.1 Literature Review................................................................................................................ 3 1.4.2 Stakeholder/Public Consultation ....................................................................................... 4 1.4.3 Field Data Gathering (Identification of PAPs and Extent of Impacts) .................................... 4 CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................................................................ 5 LEGAL, POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR RESETTLEMENT PLANNING IN GHANA ....... 5 2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Legal and Policy Framework ......................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Administrative and Institutional Framework ................................................................................ 5 2.3.1 Land Valuation Division (LVD) ................................................................................................ 5 2.3.2 Ministry of Finance/Accountant General’s Department ....................................................... 5 2.3.3 Lands Commission/Ministry of Lands and Forestry ............................................................... 6 2.3.4 Town and Country Planning Department (KeMA) ................................................................. 6 2.3.5 Attorney General’s Department and Ministry of Justice ....................................................... 6 vii 2.3.6 Metropolitan/Municipal Assemblies ..................................................................................... 6 2.3.7 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) ............................................................................ 6 2.4 Comparison of the Ghanaian Legal Framework with World Bank OP 4.12 on Resettlement Assistance............................................................................................................................................ 7 CHAPTER THREE CENSUS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPs............... 8 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 8 3.2 Census of PAPs and their Socio-Economic Characteristics ........................................................... 8 3.2.1 Census .................................................................................................................................... 8 4.2.2 Age Distribution of PAPs ........................................................................................................ 9 3.2.3 Gender of PAPs ...................................................................................................................... 9 3.2.5 Economic and Livelihood Characteristics............................................................................. 10 3.2.6 Daily Income......................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.7 Income Distribution of PAPs ................................................................................................ 11 CHAPTER FOUR ASSETS, COMPENSATION AND OTHER RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE ................................................... 12 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Eligibility of PAPs ......................................................................................................................... 12 4.3 Analysis of Assets and Livelihoods of PAPs ................................................................................. 13 4.3.1 Category of PAP ................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.2 Type of Structure and Nature of Impact .............................................................................. 14 4.4 Matrix of Impact ......................................................................................................................... 14 4.5 Impact on livelihoods .................................................................................................................. 15 4.6 Entitlement Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 17 4.7 Project Affected Persons ............................................................................................................. 18 CHAPTER FIVE ....................................................................................................................................... 19 ARAP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS .......................................................................................... 19 5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 19 5.2 Stakeholders and Institutional Analysis ...................................................................................... 19 5.3 Resettlement Implementation Committee (RIC) ........................................................................ 19 Table 5.3: Stakeholder Map .......................................................................................................... 20 5.4 Implementation Schedule ........................................................................................................... 22 Table 6.4.1: ARAP Action Plan ...................................................................................................... 23 5.5 Costing and Budgeting ................................................................................................................ 25 viii CHAPTER SIX.......................................................................................................................................... 26 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS .................................................................................... 26 6.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 26 6.1 Stakeholders Consulted .............................................................................................................. 26 6.2 Consultation Process and Channels Used ................................................................................... 27 6.3 Consultation Matrix .................................................................................................................... 27 6.4.1 Disclosure and Notification .................................................................................................. 28 6.4.2 Documentation and Verification of Assets .......................................................................... 28 CHAPTER SEVEN .................................................................................................................................... 29 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM) ........................................................................................... 29 7.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 29 7.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) ....................................................................................... 29 7.3 Basis for Grievance Redress Mechanism .................................................................................... 29 7.4 Institutional Basis of Grievances Redress Mechanism.......................................................... 29 7.5 Grievance Redress Process ......................................................................................................... 30 7.5.1 Grievances Redress Committee ........................................................................................... 31 7.5.2 Court of Law ......................................................................................................................... 31 7. 5.3 Proposed Schedule for Grievance Redress ............................................................................. 32 CHAPTER EIGHT MONITORING AND EVALUATION.......................................................................................................... 34 8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 34 8.2 ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements........................................................................ 34 8.2.1 Performance Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 35 8.2.2 Process or Impact Monitoring.............................................................................................. 36 8.2.3 ARAP Completion Audit or End Evaluation .......................................................................... 36 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix I ......................................................................................................................................... 38 Table 3.1: Comparison of Ghanaian and World Bank Policies on Resettlement and Compensation .......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Appendix II ........................................................................................................................................ 46 Table 7.1: Consultation Matrix for the Preparation of Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan for the Construction of Fish Landing Platform and Ancillary Facilities in Anloga .................................. 46 Appendix III ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Pictures of Stakeholder Consultations .............................................................................................. 50 ix Appendix IV ....................................................................................................................................... 56 Table 4.2 Codes and Meaning for Entitlement Matrix ..................................................................... 56 Appendix V ........................................................................................................................................ 70 Sample Grievance Resolution Form .................................................................................................. 70 Appendix VI ....................................................................................................................................... 71 Grievances Redress sensitization message ....................................................................................... 71 Appendix VII ...................................................................................................................................... 73 Figure 8.1: Grievance Redress Framework ....................................................................................... 73 Appendix VIII ..................................................................................................................................... 74 Estimate for Relocation of Project Affected Persons ................................................................. 74 Appendix IX ....................................................................................................................................... 79 Minutes/Reports on Stakeholder Consultations .............................................................................. 79 Appendix X ........................................................................................................................................ 93 Meeting with Fisherman ................................................................................................................... 93 x LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AERs Annual Environmental Reports AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan DACF District Assemblies Common Fund EA Environmental Assessment EAR Environmental Audit Reports EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMPs Environnemental Management Plans EPA Environmental Protection Agency ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan FC Fisheries Commission FLS Fish Landing Site GEF Global Environment Facility GH¢ Ghana Cedis GoG Government of Ghana GRC Grievances Redress Committee GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism HIV Humann Immune Virus ISD Information Service Département IDA International Development Association KeMA Keta Municipal Assembly Kva kilo-volt-ampere L.I. Legislative Instrument LMC Local Mediation Committee xi LSMC Landing Site Management Committee M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies MMTDP Municipal Medium Term Development Plan MoF Ministry of Finance MOFAD Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development MP Member of Parliament NAFAG National Fishermen Association of Ghana NAFPTA National Association of Fish Processors and Traders NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations OHS Occupational Health and Safety PAPs Project Affected Persons PEA Preliminary Environmental Assessment PHS Public Health and Safety RIC Resettlement Implementation Committee WARFP West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme, Ghana xii LIST OF APPENDIXES Appendix I: Comparison of Ghanaian and World Bank Policies on Resettlement and Compensation Appendix II: Consultation Matrix for the Preparation of Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan for the Construction of Fish Landing Platform and Ancillary Facilities in Anloga Appendix III: Picture of Stakeholder Consultation Appendix IV: Compensation Matrix Appendix V: Sample Grievance and Resolution Form Appendix VI: Grievances Redress sensitization message Appendix VII: Grievance Redress Framework Appendix VIII: Estimate of Physical Relocation Appendix IX: Minutes/Report of Stakeholder Consultations Appendix X: Agreement with Project Affected Persons (PAPS) Appendix XI: Agreement with Fishermen and Fish Processors Appendix XII: Commitment to Pay for Relocation of 3 Affected Properties by Honorable Member of Parliament for Anlo Constituency Appendix XIII: Site Plans xiii CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background The Government of Ghana (GoG), through the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD), has received a credit facility from the International Development Association (IDA) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) towards the cost of financing the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme (WARFP) in Ghana. The programme’s development objective is to improve the sustainable manageme nt of Ghana’s fish and aquaculture resources. Part of the credit facility will be used for the Project’s Sub-component 3.1.1: Small Scale Fish Landing Site Development which is expected to increase the value of fish by improving the sanitary and hygiene conditions under which the fish is handled after landing. The implementation of activities under this sub-component triggers EPA’s Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999, L.I. 1652 as amended and two of the World Bank’s safeguards policies: the Environmental Assessment Policy O.P. 4.01 and the Involuntary Resettlement Policy O.P. 4.12. In order to meet the Bank and Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency requirement, an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared. An Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) is being prepared to cater for the temporary relocation of fishermen, fish processors and other Project Affected Persons (PAP) in line with World Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy OP 4.12 since it borders on resettlement and disturbance of the livelihood of PAPs. 1.1.2. Project Description and Proposed Works The project is located at Anloga in the Keta Municipal Area in the Volta Region. The project consists of a landing platform for small canoes and the following facilities: an administration block, canoe repair and net mending areas, fish drying area, public toilet, refuse point, washing trough and a parking area. Other facilities to be provided under the project are a-150W HPS Lamp, fish retail platform, 132-metre long chain link fencing and water storage tower. A -50 Kva substation will also be established to provide power to the site. A total area of 8,800m2 will be reclaimed from the lagoon using the fill materials. The proposed fill material will mainly be laterite of volume 17,540m3 transported from the Dabala area, which is about 44 kilometres from Anloga. The reclaimed area will have a channel running in the middle, the jetty, where the canoes will moor. The jetty will consist of a reinforced concrete retaining wall with a maximum height of 1 0.4m and the total length of 245m is proposed to be constructed to hold the fill materials. For easy access to the landing site during the dry season, sections of the lagoon will be dredged. To enable access to the facility, a 6m wide bituminous surfaced road of total length 500m will be constructed around the reclaimed areas. Drains from Anloga-Keta Road towards the site will be extended and diverted to run at the toe of the filled area. The physical works will take a period of ten (10) months upon possession of the site by the contractor. The construction of the fish landing site and ancillary accommodation will involve:  Dredging,  Excavation works  Concrete works  Filling (Earth works)  Carpentry and roofing works  Haulage of materials in and out. These activities will result in:  Temporary relocation of some 153 fishermen and fish processors with movable structures,  Permanent relocation of three traders,  The improvement of fish pond close to the site,  Dust and noise emissions  Potential burns on the workers  Excavation  Waste generation 1.1.3 Environmental and Social Impacts of the Project The dust and noise emissions, excavation, waste generation as well as the burns on workers are some of the potential environmental impacts the execution of the project will generate. The others, such as temporary relocation of 153 fishermen and fish processors with movable structures, permanent relocation of three traders and the upgrading of a fish pond close to the site, are the social impacts of the project, the major reason why the exercise of preparing an ARAP becomes a requirement. In managing the social impacts, the contract bid documents should include the following recommendations as requirements: (i) fencing of project site to prevent access by traders, (ii) mixing of on-site materials in shielded areas, (iii) proper covering of equipment and materials during transportation, (iv) Routine and proper servicing of equipment and their placement, away from sensitive areas, to reduce noise and public safety risks (v) use of ear plugs and protective clothing for construction workers to control noise pollution and burns, (vi) Provision of adequate diversions and visible direction signs to minimise traffic congestion and accidents, 2 and (vi) provision of a sustainable waste management plan to take care of waste generation. In dealing with health and safety concerns, construction crew and supervisors should be trained on health and safety guidelines and be given personal protective equipment. The disruption of livelihoods will be catered for in this report (Chapter Three and Chapter Four) 1.2 Objectives of the ARAP The planning of resettlement activities is an integral part of the preparation for World Bank assisted projects that cause involuntary resettlement. The fundamental objective of resettlement planning is to avoid resettlement whenever feasible, or, when resettlement is unavoidable, to minimize its extent and to explore all viable alternatives. Where land acquisition and involuntary resettlement are unavoidable, resettlement and compensation activities are carried out in a manner that provides sufficient opportunity for the people affected to participate in the planning and implementation of the operation. Further, if incomes are adversely affected, adequate investment is required to give the persons displaced by the project the opportunity to at least restore their income-earning capacity. 1.3 Rational for ARAP preparation An ARAP is prepared for this project because PAPs number one hundred and fifty- seven (157). This is because OP 4.12 allows that where impacts on the affected population are less than 200 people, or if less than 10% of PAPS productive assets are lost, an ARAP may be prepared by the borrower. 1.4 Methodology The approach to the preparation of this ARAP involved different phases which include the following: Literature Review; Stakeholder/Public Consultation, Data Gathering/Census, Identification of PAPs and Extent of Impacts and Public Disclosure of ARAP. 1.4.1 Literature Review A review of relevant literature was carried out to gain further and deeper understanding of the project and related laws and policies. The literature reviewed included the Project Appraisal Document (PAD), WARFP Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), and the World Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Sourcebook. 3 Other relevant documents reviewed are reports, publications on land and property acquisition and compensation relevant to the ARAP, the Municipal Medium Term Development Plan (MMTDP) of KeMA, Project Engineering Drawings, and the World Bank Operational Policies (especially Involuntary Resettlement Policy, O.P 4.12). 1.4.2 Stakeholder/Public Consultation Extensive consultation was carried out with relevant stakeholders to learn and identify the issues and agree on specific actions to mitigate them. The study commenced on the 11th of April, 2016, with a meeting between WARFP safeguards Team and stakeholders within the project area, especially the fishermen and fish processors. The purpose was to develop a plan for stakeholder consultation and the preparation of the ARAP. This was followed by a project site visit and a meeting with officials of KeMA, EPA and Forestry Commission to brief them on the project (see appendix III for pictures of the visit). The next was an individual interview with the PAPs to determine the extent of impacts of the project and their commensurate compensation. Progress meetings of the Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit were held to discuss field findings. Find attached minutes of meeting with the Municipal Assembly and other stakeholders in Appendix IV. 1.4.3 Field Data Gathering (Identification of PAPs and Extent of Impacts) The field work comprised physical counting and socioeconomic survey of PAPs, determination of degree of impacts on PAPs and signing of agreement with PAPs. 4 CHAPTER TWO LEGAL, POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR RESETTLEMENT PLANNING IN GHANA 2.1 Introduction This chapter deals with the legal and policy frameworks as well as the administrative set-up for preparing Resettlement Action Plans (RAP)/Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAP) in Ghana. It describes applicable and relevant legal and policy issues for land acquisition and payment of compensation in Ghana and illustrates the differences between the World Bank and Ghana's policies. 2.2 Legal and Policy Framework The policies and laws guiding land and property acquisition, ownership and compensation in Ghana include the:  Constitution of the Republic of Ghana i.e. Article 20 of the 1992 constitution  Administration of Lands Act, 1962 (Act 123)  State Lands Acts, 1962 (Act 125) which gives authority for land to be acquired  State Lands Regulations 1962 (LI 230)  State Lands (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 1963 (LI285)  Lands (Statutory Way Leaves) Act, 1963 (Act186) and  World Bank Operational Directive OP 4.12. 2.3 Administrative and Institutional Framework 2.3.1 Land Valuation Division (LVD) The Land Valuation Division (LVD) of the Lands Commission is the statutory government institution responsible for assessing and approving compensation amounts to PAPs. It will receive value and verify documentation on affected properties. This is to ensure that payments are not made to people who are not adversely affected and also compensations offered to affected persons are reasonable. The project falls within the jurisdiction of the LVD. 2.3.2 Ministry of Finance/Accountant General’s Department The Ministry of Finance is the agency that manages the central government’s budget. It is responsible for releasing money to be paid to victims of projects undertaken by state agencies. On request from MOFAD, the Ministry of Finance will authorize and release to KeMA the funds required to implement the ARAPs, and pay supplementary assistance and compensations. The Ministry may also enter into special arrangements with WARFP regarding implementation of provisions in the ARAPs, especially with reference to payment of compensations. 5 2.3.3 Lands Commission/Ministry of Lands and Forestry This is the state agency charged primarily with the management and administration of state and vested lands. It is responsible for advising on policy framework for development of particular areas so as to ensure that the development of such areas is coordinated. The functions of the Lands Commission are spelt out in Article 256 of the 1992 Constitution and the Lands Commission Act (Act 483) 1994. The Commission’s role in the compulsory acquisition is that it serves as a Member/Secretary to the site selection committee, a technical committee that considers request for compulsory acquisition by the state agencies and recommends its acceptance or otherwise. The proprietary plan covering the site to be acquired is plotted by the Commission in the government’s records. Recommendation on the acquisition is also processed by the Commission for the approval by the Minister responsible for lands before an executive instrument would be issued and gazetted. 2.3.4 Town and Country Planning Department (KeMA) The Department prepares planning layouts for towns and cities and defines safety zones/right of way. It also vets and approves layouts prepared by prospective developers and specifies all reservations based on forecast land-use plans. The department is required to approve developments and grant permits in conformity with the already prepared layout of the area. 2.3.5 Attorney General’s Department and Ministry of Justice The Attorney General’s Department and the Ministry of Justice has redress mechanisms in place for aggrieved persons. The Attorney General will encourage all individuals (PAPs) who will not be satisfied with the compensation offered them to seek redress in a court of law as empowered by the Constitution. Within the grievance redress mechanism this will be a last resort after all parties have exhausted opportunities outlined by the grievance redress team established by the project. 2.3.6 Metropolitan/Municipal Assemblies The MMDAs have jurisdiction over the project’s corridors and site. They grant permits and licenses for development and operation of infrastructure and any commercial activity. Land demarcation and general development plans of communities lie with the assemblies as well as the communities in consultation with the Traditional Authorities who are custodians of lands in most parts of Ghana. The KeMA will be acquiring lands for sub-projects in their MTDPs and where resettlement and compensations are triggered; they will be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of the RAPs/ARAPs. 2.3.7 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) NGOs are independent bodies which serve as the mouth-piece of the local people. They participate in public hearings of ESIAs and RAPs and in addressing the 6 concerns of communities. With regard to the implementation of this project, NAFAG, NAPTA and other associations will support the safeguards activities and serve as independent bodies to validate the process, compensation payment, and help with sensitization and awareness programmes regarding overall compliance. 2.4 Comparison of the Ghanaian Legal Framework with World Bank OP 4.12 on Resettlement Assistance There are significant gaps between Ghanaian laws and regulations and the requirements for resettlement as laid out in OP 4.12. The “Safeguards Diagnostic Review for Piloting the Use of Ghanaian Systems to Address Environmental Safeguard Issues in the Proposed World Bank-Assisted Ghana Energy Development and Access Project (GEDAP)” which was completed in December 2006, concluded that: “the Ghanaian systems on involuntary resettlement are deemed not to be equivalent with the Bank’s.” Table 3.2 highlights the differences between Ghanaian laws and World Bank policies regarding resettlement and compensation. The most important differences are discussed briefly below:  Ghanaian law requires prompt, adequate and fair compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) but this is not at par with OP 4.12, which requires compensation to be completed prior to the start of the project. There is also no provision for relocation assistance, transitional support, or the provision of civic infrastructure under Ghanaian law (Table 3.2, Section II).  Ghanaian law does not make any specific provision for squatters or illegal settlers, other than under the Limitation Decree where settlers can claim rights to the land after living on it for 12 years and where the legal owner of the land has failed to exercise his legal ownership (Table 3.2, Section I). OP 4.12 requires that affected communities be consulted regarding project implementation and resettlement. Affected communities should also have the opportunity to participate, implement, and monitor resettlement. Ghanaian law, however, states that when it is determined that a right-of-way must be established, the President publishes a way leave instrument and the land in question is immediately subjected to the way leave. The instrument must then be publicized at a place where the owner or occupier of the land can easily see it. The owner/occupier must receive at least seven days’ notice of intent to enter, and 24 hours’ notice before entry (Table 3.2, Section II).  Ghanaian law makes no specific provisions for potentially vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, ethnic minorities, indigenous people, the landless, and those living below the poverty line. These groups are at highest risk from negative impacts of resettlement, and should receive special consideration during the preparation of a resettlement action plan to ensure that they can maintain at least the same standard of living after displacement takes place (Table 3.2, Section I).  There is also no provision in Ghanaian law which indicates that the state should attempt to minimize involuntary resettlement (see Appendix I for Comparison of Ghanaian and World Bank Policies on Resettlement and Compensation 7 CHAPTER THREE CENSUS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPs) 3.1 Introduction This Chapter presents the number of PAPs and an analysis of their socio-economic characteristics. The chapter also highlights the economic and livelihood activities of PAPs. These indicators provide the baseline data for monitoring and evaluating progress of implementation of the ARAP. The data also provide the basis upon which verification can be made as to whether or not the objective of ensuring that no one person is left worse off as a result of the involuntary resettlement has been achieved. 3.2 Census of PAPs and their Socio-Economic Characteristics 3.2.1 Census The proposed site is the existing landing site for canoes in the community. A survey of canoes that use the existing landing site indicated that on a typical major market day (every four days) 34 canoes were stationed at the current landing site before 6.00 am. Nevertheless, the Anloga Cooperative Inland Canoe Fishermen Association has a membership population of one hundred and twenty-eight (128) fishermen and twenty-five (25) fish processors with about two hundred and ninety-six (296) canoes1. The trend in entry with respect to the current landing site, on a typical market day, is presented in Figure 3.2. From the survey no vulnerable persons were identified among the PAPs. 1 The Number of canoes owned by the fishermen and fish processors are more than what the survey revealed but there was no way of independently verifying their claims due to the migratory nature of fishing along the lagoon. 8 Figure 4.2: Number of Canoes that Enter and Exit from the Keta Lagoon at the Anloga Landing Site 30 27 24 25 20 18 17 17 17 16 16 No. Of Canoes that Parked 14 15 12 12 12 12 13 11 11 11 11 10 10 9 99 10 9 No. of Canoes that Left 10 8 5 2 2 0 Source: Canoe Counts at Existing Anloga Landing Site on Market Day 25/05/2016 The total number of PAPs recorded at the close of the cut-off date, which was 8th July, 2016 was 157. 4.2.2 Age Distribution of PAPs Majority of the PAPs, 46, representing 29.3% are within the age bracket of 32 – 42 (Table 3.2.2). See below in table 3.2.2 Age Distribution of PAPs. Table 3.2.2: Age Distribution of PAPs Age Bracket Frequency Percentage (%) 21 – 31 27 17.2 32 – 42 46 29.3 43 – 53 37 23.6 54 – 64 32 20.4 65 and above 15 9.5 TOTAL 157 100 3.2.3 Gender of PAPs Out of the total number of 157 PAPs, 131 (83.43%) were males and 26 (16.56%) females (Table 4.2.3). The Table shows that majority of the PAPs are males but the 9 females would need special attention during implementation of both the ARAP and the project since some of them own canoes that are rented by the men. Table 3.2.3: Gender Distribution of PAPs Gender Frequency Valid Per cent Male 131 83.43 Female 26 16.56 Total 157 100 3.2.5 Economic and Livelihood Characteristics All PAPs were found to be employed, with majority (81.52%) of them being fishermen and canoe owners, followed by fish processors. Table 4.2.5 shows the type of employment of PAPs. Table 3.2.5 Type of Employment Type of Employment/Trade/Occupation of PAPs Valid Per Frequency cent Fishermen 128 81.52 Fish Processors 25 15.92 Traders 2 1.27 Corn miller 1 0.63 Fish pond owner 1 0.63 TOTAL 157 100 3.2.6 Daily Income The determination of the distribution of daily income of PAPs is crucial for three main reasons: (i) the daily income reflects the general standard of living of the PAPs; (ii) the daily income provides the basis for determining the amount of compensation that the WARFP will pay PAPs whose trade will be interrupted due to the execution of the project; and (iii) the daily earnings serve as a good measure of whether or not PAPs are better or worse off after implementation of resettlement and the sub- project as a whole. Table 4.2.6 presents the estimated daily income distribution of PAPs. 10 3.2.7 Income Distribution of PAPs Majority of the PAPs, 42, representing 26.75% fall within the income bracket of GH¢21 – GH¢31 daily (Table 4.2.2). Table 3.2.2: Income Distribution of PAPs Income Bracket (per Frequency Percentage (%) Day???) GH¢10 – GH¢20 25 15.92 GH¢21 – GH¢31 42 26.75 GH¢32 – GH¢42 25 15.92 GH¢43 – GH¢53 33 21.01 GH¢54 – GH¢64 13 8.28 GH¢65 – GH¢75 5 3.18 GH¢76 and above 14 8.91 TOTAL 157 100 11 CHAPTER FOUR ASSETS, COMPENSATION AND OTHER RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE 4.1 Introduction Chapter five discusses the eligibility of PAPs and proceeds to present an analysis of assets and livelihoods of the PAPs, commensurate compensations and other resettlement assistance. The main issues highlighted under the analysis of assets and livelihoods include: type of establishment, type of property ownership, type of structure affected and the extent of impact. The compensation matrix is also illustrated under this section. 4.2 Eligibility of PAPs According to Ghana’s EPA and World Bank policies, PAPs may be eligible for compensation and resettlement assistance if they:  Have formal legal rights to land (including customary and traditional rights recognized under the Lands Act.  Do not have formal legal rights to land at the time the census begins but have a recognizable legal right or claim to such land or assets.  Have no recognizable legal right or claim to the land they are occupying (i.e. squatters, ownerships under dispute, etc). The above criteria are based on the World Bank Involuntary Resettlement Policy, OP 4.12 and State Lands Act 1963 section 6(1) of the Government of Ghana which provides that any person whose property is affected by public projects shall be entitled to compensation. The Act also provides avenues for people who are not satisfied with compensation to seek redress. For a person to be described as a project affected person (PAP), that person’s property or business activity must fall within the proposed site earmarked for the landing site. Alternatively, a project affected person must have his/her livelihood disrupted by an activity related to the construction of the fish landing site. PAPs eligible for compensation or supplementary assistance are those registered during baseline studies within the cut-off date agreed on between the project and stakeholders. All PAPs have been consulted and those with structures to be relocated have been identified. 12 4.3 Analysis of Assets and Livelihoods of PAPs 4.3.1 Category of PAP The Project Affected Persons have been grouped into four. They are: (i) Fishermen and fish processors who will be moved to a temporary landing site until completion of the project (movable properties); (ii) A trader whose wooden structure will be demolished and replaced with new a one (immovable property); (iii) Traders whose properties would be relocated to new locations (movable properties); and (iv) A man whose property will not be affected but will be improved to create a hygienic condition around the site (immovable property) in line with the project’s objective. The consultation has revealed that only (ii) and (iii) will have their livelihoods disrupted by the activities. Cash compensation has been made available during the period of relocation to offset any negative impact the process may have on their livelihoods. Table 4.1: Category of PAP PAP Category Frequency Valid Percent Property Movable 155 98.72 Property Immovable 1 0.64 Assisted to improve fish pond 1 0.64 Total 157 100.0 There are two categories that overlap but are distinct in nature (fishermen and fish processors who will be moved to a temporary landing site until completion of the project and traders whose properties would be relocated to new locations). Although they all fall within the movable properties category, they can all not be treated the same way due to their peculiar commercial activities. While the relocation activity will not have any negative impact on livelihoods of the fishermen and fish processors, the activity will result in loss of livelihood of one of the traders (Mr. Klomegah). 13 4.3.2 Type of Structure and Nature of Impact The report first identified type of structures and the nature of impact on them. Most of the PAPs own and or operate canoes (Table 4.3:2). Table 4.3:2 Property Type of PAP Property Type Frequency Valid Percent Canoes 296 98.67 Kiosk (Metal/Wood/Roofing Sheet) 3 1 Fish Pond 1 0.33 Total 300 100.0 4.4 Matrix of Impact The Matrix of Impact describes the type of arrangement for the different affected people, assets, livelihoods, temporary relocation. It includes the following: (i) Name of PAP (iii) Age of PAP (iii) Sex of PAP (iv) Contact of PAP (v) Ownership (vi) Employment Type, (vii) Asset/Type of Structure, (viii) extent of impact, ix) Category of PAP and (xi) type of resettlement assistance as shown in Appendix V. Sufficient space will be created for fishermen, fish processors and traders to continue with their businesses while construction is on-going (see Appendix VII). Some barricades or hoardings will be erected by the contractor to secure the project site and reserve enough space and access for the traders and pedestrians. In order to suppress dust emissions, the contractor will have to water the place on a daily basis in the dry season or channel waste water away from the traders if construction is in the rainy season. The contractors will also be asked to undertake routine maintenance and servicing of his equipment and machinery in order to suppress any excessive and sustained noise. PAPs who will suffer loss of livelihood as part of the project will be paid cash compensation (see Appendix VII). The amount of compensation will be calculated based on the average daily sales multiplied by the number of days lost due to construction work. This report provides only the average daily sales for each of the PAPs for WARFP to work together with the contractor to implement and report to the Bank. Owners of movable property (canoes) will be compensated in kind. This means that the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme will assist the 153 PAPs to find a suitable place and bear the cost of moving them to the new site (see appendix VII). 14 The WARFP will also take responsibility for preparing the new site to be useable as contained in the memorandum signed with the PAP. 4.5 Impact on livelihoods The relocation of the fishermen from the traditional landing site to the temporary site would not have any impact on livelihoods. This is because the temporary relocation site would be prepared before the canoes are moved. The owners would move their canoes to the temporary site through the lagoon, and as such there would be no transportation cost. Two traders, (Madam Christiana Honu and Mr. Felix Klomegah) will have their livelihoods interrupted. The project will therefore pay them cash compensation based on the average daily sales multiplied by the number of days lost due to the relocation. Plates 4.1: Fishermen and Safeguards Specialists inspecting Temporary relocation site 15 Similarly, the relocation of the fish processors would also not have a significant impact on livelihood because the women use pans and baskets for processing the fish. Every day after work the fish processors take their working tools home and return the next day. This will make it easy for them to move back to the new site upon completion of the site without incurring transportation cost. Plates 4.2: Activities of Fish processors at Anloga However, the relocation of the kitchen and the metal container would have an impact on livelihoods, and as such, cost of disturbance would be calculated using their daily income and paid to them as compensation during the period of the relocation. Plates 4.3: Owners of Kitchen and Metal Container in front of their shops. Equally, the improvement of the fish pond would not have an impact on the owner who is a taxi driver. The fish pond currently does not generate any income for the owner. As part of the process of creating a hygienic condition around the landing site, the fish pond would be improved. Since the corn mill is faulty and not in use, 16 the relocation would not have any impact on the livelihood of the owner. However, the project will support the owners to relocate. Plates 4.4: Owners of Fish pond and Corn Mill in front of their properties. 4.6 Entitlement Matrix An entitlement matrix has been developed to show categories of project affected persons, type of loss and resettlement assistance being provided as part of the ARAP. Compensation in this study would be in kind, with the exception of the three PAPs who would be paid cash compensation for disturbance during the period of relocation. There are two main categories of impact and entitlements. The first category is the fishermen and fish processors who will temporarily lose their (1) existing landing site and (2) existing fish processing area respectively. A temporary landing site would be provided for this category before construction. Cost of temporary landing site has been factored into the ESMP. The other category is the three PAPs who will be physical relocated. The relocation activities will inconvenience both the first and second categories of PAPs. However, during consultations the fishermen and fish processors waived their entitlement to cost of disturbance as their contribution to the project. They indicated that the cost of inconvenience will be mitigated if the temporary landing site could be provided before the construction. Please refer to Appendix X. On the other hand, WARFP/KeMA will bear the cost of relocating the three PAPs, including payment of disturbance. Please find below entitlement matrix for the three affected persons. A detailed entitlement matrix has been attached in appendix IV. 17 TABLE 4. 1: ENTITLEMENTS MATRIX FOR THREE (3) PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS Name of PAP Type Of Loss Resettlement Assistance Amount GH¢ Madam Loss of kitchen and - Replacement of Kitchen 6,952.66 Christiana Honu livelihood and payment for disturbance. Felix Klomegah Loss of location of - Payment for disturbance 7,430.42 store and livelihood and cost of permanent relocation. - KeMA to provide space for the relocation of the Metal Container. James Doe Loss of location of corn - Relocation of corn mill and 10,616.41 Amedzo mill payment for disturbance. Total 24,999.48 In discussing with the PAPs on the types of compensation, the following were taken into consideration:  Replacement cost of properties,  Cost of disturbance, and  Other incidental contingencies, including summation of the estimated values of the structure to ensure that satisfactory and fair compensation are paid to the PAPs. The discussions were conducted by the WARFP Safeguards Specialists in the presence of the Assemblyman for Lagbati Electora area. Resettlement discussions were on a case by case basis. 4.7 Project Affected Persons During the baseline socio-economic data collection from project affected persons, consultations were held with individual PAPs. During these consultations, the impacts of the project and proposed mitigation measures were explained to them and they individually gave the assurance that they would cooperate to ensure smooth implementation of the project. For the fishermen and fish processors, their interests are to be represented by their executive officers. 18 CHAPTER FIVE ARAP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS 5.1 Introduction This chapter presents the key stakeholders involved in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this ARAP. It also highlights the ARAP Action Plan (Implementation Schedule) which shows the duration and timeframes of the key milestones and tasks. The cost and budget of implementation, including monitoring and evaluation, are also captured in the chapter. 5.2 Stakeholders and Institutional Analysis OP 4.12 stresses that “All resettlement plans should include an analysis of the institutional framework for the operation and the definition of organizational responsibilities (Operational Policy [OP] 4.12. Based on this, the various stakeholders, both national and local, who made it possible for the execution of this exercise, through planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, have been analyzed under this section. Table 5.2 shows the stakeholder map of the ARAP process. 5.3 Resettlement Implementation Committee (RIC) Members of the Resettlement Implementation Committee (RIC) should comprise people who have (i) knowledge and experience in the use of local mechanisms to settle grievances and (ii) the capacity to ensure equity. To ensure a broad representation, this report recommends that members of the RIC should include the following; (a) Development Planning Officer of Keta Municipal Assembly, (b) Assemblyman for Lagbati Electoral Area, (c) Town and Country Planning Officer, and (d) Works Engineer. Other members of the RIC should include the following (f) Chairman of the Canoe Fishermen Association, (g) Representative of Anlo Traditional Council, and (h) representative from the PAPs. The Resettlement Implementation Committee should supervise the relocation (temporary and permanent) activities before construction. 19 Table 5.3: Stakeholder Map Stakeholder Interest Role The World Bank Secondary  Maintain an oversight role to ensure compliance with the safeguards policies,  Maintain an oversight role on the supervision of the ARAP implementation, and  Provide guidance to ensure overall compliance with safeguards Ministry of Fisheries and Secondary  Lead implementing Ministry for the WARFP by providing policy guidelines and approval for Aquaculture Development, Fisheries all activities under the project Commission West Africa Regional Fisheries Primary  . The lead body spearheading the implementation of all components of the project with Programme (WARFP) – Ghana supervisory role in preparing TORs & monitoring safeguards action plans  job   Support MMAs in ensuring that contractors comply with safeguards requirements Land Valuation Division Secondary   Assess , kn Transferand approve funds compensation and skills to MMAs amount to PAPs.   Receive value and verify Funding of the sub-project.documentation on affected properties.  Ensure that payments are not made to people who are not adversely affected Environmental Protection Agency Secondary  Regulate all development undertakings and give clearance to ESIAs/ARAPs (EPA)  Validate Environmental Audit Reports (EAR) Forestry Commission (Wild Life Secondary   Preservation of Natural habitat and internationally designated bird species along the Keta Division)  e reasonable. The project falls within the jurisdiction of the LVD. Lagoon Keta Municipal Assembly Primary  Coordinate activities at local level during ARAP preparation and implementation Assembly  Responsible for the appraisal of properties and livelihoods affected by the project.  Actual implementation of resettlement assistance and grievances and supervision of environmental Health and Waste Management activities. Contractor for sub-projects Secondary  Construction of the Fish Landing Site and Ancillary Accommodation  Implement and comply with ARAP. 20 Association of Fishermen and Canoe Primary  Assist in identification of impacts. Owners  Provide information for the preparation of the ARAP  Monitor implementation of the ARAP.  Submit complaints. Association of Fish Mongers and Primary  Assist in identification of impacts. Processors  Provide information for the preparation of the ARAP  Monitor implementation of the ARAP.  Submit complaints. PAPs Primary  Assist in identification of impacts.  Provide information for the preparation of the ARAP  Monitor implementation of the ARAP.  Submit complaints. 21 5.4 Implementation Schedule The implementation schedule defines the activities, their duration and timing of key milestones and tasks. For this ARAP, the schedule covers the period from the preparation of the ARAP to the conclusion of the proposed project and the time that the landing site will be available for full use (Table 5.4). It is important to note that the procedure in the plan, starting from notification of the PAPs before their displacement through compensation and resettlement, will be carried out in phases. Before the commencement of works, payment of compensation to PAPs would have been completed in compliance with the Bank and EPA Resettlement Policies. The plan for the implementation of activities must be agreed between the RIC and the PAPs. These include the target dates for start and completion of all compensations before civil works for the proposed project start. 22 Table 6.4.1: ARAP Action Plan ACTIVITIES TIMELINES IMPLEMENTING AGENCY 08/2016 09/2016 10/2016 11/2016 12/2016 10/2017 Completion of WARFP Safeguards ARAP Specialists Approval/No World Bank/ Objection for WARFP ARAP Training of WARFP Safeguards Members of Specialists Resettlement Implementation Committee (RIC) and Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) Stakeholder WARFP Safeguards Consultation Specialists Programme Construction of WARFP Civil Works Temporary Consultant/Works Landing Site Engineer KeMA 23 ACTIVITIES TIMELINES IMPLEMENTING AGENCY 08/2016 09/2016 10/2016 11/2016 12/2016 10/2017 Construction of WARFP Civil Works permanent Consultant/Works relocation for Engineer KeMA traders Notification RIC Relocation Relocation RIC (Permanent & Temporary) Civil Works – WARFP Civil Works Commences and Consultant/Works in progress Engineer KeMA Performance WARFP Safeguards Monitoring and M&E Specialist External WARFP M&E Evaluations Specialist (Including Completion Audit) ARAP WARFP Completion report( includes an assessment of whether objectives of ARAP has been achieved) 24 5.5 Costing and Budgeting The financial implication for implementing this ARAP, excluding cost of providing temporary landing, is Seventy Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢75,000.00). The breakdown is presented in Table 5.5. Cost of providing temporary landing site for the fishermen and fish processors has been budgeted for in the ESMP. Table 5.5: Budget for ARAP Item Amount Amount Source (GH¢) (USD) ARAP IMPLEMENTATION Cost of physical relocation of 21,037.5 5,536.18 DACF three PAPs Inconvenience/disturbance fee for three 3,962.5 1,042.76 DACF PAPs Grievance Redress Activities (including 9,000.00 2,368.42 WARFP meetings and printing of communication materials) Capacity Training Workshops for members 15,000.00 3,947.37 WARFP of GRC Sub-Total 49,000.00 12,894.73 WARFP/ DACF ARAP MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation* 7,000.00 1,842.11 WARFP Sub-Total 7,000.00 1,842.11 WARFP COMPLETION AUDIT Cost of ARAP Audit by external consultant 17,100.00 4,500 WARFP Sub-Total 17,100.00 4,500 WARFP Sub-Total DACF 25,000.00 6,578.95 DACF Sub-Total WARFP 48,000.00 12,631.58 WARFP GRAND TOTAL 73,000.00 19,210.53 WARFP & DACF * Logistic support for KeMA and other stakeholders. Cost of monitoring by WARFP specialists will be borne by the PCU. 25 CHAPTER SIX PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS 6.0 Introduction This chapter discusses public consultation processes adopted by the project and the outcome of major stakeholder engagements after the consultations. The chapter also has a pictorial presentation of the consultative process. The consultation process involved both formal and informal channels of communication. Community announcements were made using the community public information centres. Negotiation and consultations started with individuals and associations but the final decisions were agreed on with the blessing of the political and traditional authorities. This was to ensure that a parallel consultation process was not created in an attempt to solicit the concerns of project stakeholders. However, confidentiality of Project Affected Persons and key stakeholders were duly observed. At every stage of the process, full and complete information about the prospective investment, its land requirements, and the implications of that need were made available to all parties in public meetings and other stakeholder engagements as specified in the RPF. The RPF identified local processes as key to the success of all negotiations and as such project information were disseminated using the local language(s), ensuring that the community was fully aware of developments. An interpreter from the Information Service Department (ISD) was used for community engagements. 6.1 Stakeholders Consulted The preparation of the ARAP was participatory, involving various stakeholders i.e. persons and institutions that have interest in the planning and execution of the project, including those positively and negatively affected. The stakeholders consulted were Canoe Fishermen on the Keta Lagoon operating from Anloga, National Fish Processors and Traders Association (NAFPTA), Project Affected Persons (PAPs), Keta Municipal Assembly, (Town and Country Planning Department, Department of Urban Roads and Development Planning Officer, Municipal Works Engineer and Municipal Chief Executive). Others were the Anlo Traditional Council. The stakeholder consultations helped in the determination and identification of impacts and their significance as well as mitigation measures. See Appendix II and III for Consultation Matrix and Pictures of stakeholder consultations respectively. 26 6.2 Consultation Process and Channels Used The consultation process included designing the appropriate stakeholder map as well as determining the channel of communication and disclosure. Different consultation processes and channels of communication were used to elicit the desired response from the stakeholders. The consultation process involved arranged meetings with stakeholders, official visits, courtesy calls and informal walk-in meetings. All the stakeholders were consulted separately and at different times. Persons who own properties along the proposed location were contacted individually and their concerns elicited. After the consultations, minutes and records of proceedings, including negotiated memorandums, were submitted to the stakeholders for verification and confirmation. A stakeholder consultation matrix has also been developed (see Appendix II) An open forum was also held to provide an opportunity for both project stakeholders and the general public to discuss the issues relating to the project (see minutes/report attached in Appendix IX) During the stakeholder consultations, the major issues raised by stakeholders included acquisition of land for the temporary relocation during the construction phase of the project, noise impacts on adjoining school, and safety of Project Affected Persons (PAPS) whose workplaces are close to the project site (see Annex III for memorandum negotiated and signed with PAPs). 6.3 Consultation Matrix The matrix of decisions taken at the stakeholders consultations are captured in table 5.1 while concerns raised at the stakeholder durbar are captured in the minutes attached in the Appendix II. A participatory consultation approach was adopted for the consultation and negotiations with PAPs and other stakeholders. The consultations started during the planning stages when the technical designs were being developed, and at the land selection/screening stage. The process sought the involvement of PAPs throughout the census for identifying eligible PAPs and throughout the ARAP preparation process. 27 Consultation with Canoe Fishermen 6.4.1 Disclosure and Notification All eligible PAPs were informed about the Fisheries project and the ARAP process. A cut- off date was established as part of determining PAPs eligibility. The RPF recommends that in special cases where there are no clearly identifiable owners or users of asset, the ARAP team must notify the respective local authorities and leaders. It also recommends a “triangulation” of information – affected persons; community leaders; and local government representatives to identify eligible PAPs. The Safeguards team notified all the PAPs about the agreed cut-off date (which was 8th July 2016) and its significance verbally and through the public information centres. 6.4.2 Documentation and Verification of Assets The Keta Municipal Assembly, Anlo Traditional Council, Member of Parliament for Anlo, community elders and leaders; representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries in Keta were informed of the affected persons and restoration measures agreed to before memorandums were signed with the PAPs. 28 CHAPTER SEVEN GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM (GRM) 7.1 Introduction Implementation of the project has the potential of generating complaints and grievances. It is important that the ARAP provides mechanisms through which the PAPs can express their grievances or seek clarifications about the project. This chapter discusses the grievance redress mechanisms for implementing the ARAP. 7.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) A grievance is any query, call for clarification, problems, and concerns raised by individuals or groups related to activities undertaken or processes applied by the project. When addressed, these grievances are expected to ensure support, as well as help achieve results and sustainability of project activities. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is therefore a system by which queries or clarifications about a project are responded to, problems that arise out of implementation are resolved and grievances are addressed efficiently and effectively. An effective and efficient GRM should have multiple avenues or channels for lodging complaints, transparency, promptness and timeliness of responses and clear procedures. 7.3 Basis for Grievance Redress Mechanism The consultation processes showed that the execution of the project will generate environmental and social concerns which are linked to the health and safety of the affected population. These impacts include dust and noise generation, relocation of old landing site for the Anloga community and surrounding towns, obstruction of access/movement, among others. While thorough consultations have been carried out to provide data for the mitigation of these impacts, some grievances may be anticipated. 7.4 Institutional Basis of Grievances Redress Mechanism Investigation conducted in the project environs shows that there are existing mechanisms for voicing grievances and getting resolutions. A person with a grievance in Anloga first complains to an elderly person or an opinion leader for resolution. If a satisfactory resolution is not attained, the person may lodge a verbal complaint to a local chief with authority over the area where the grievance emanated. For the purpose of this project, such a grievance would be lodged with Togbui Avege. Similarly, a person with complaint could approach the Assemblyman of the Electoral Area for resolution. If a satisfactory resolution is not attained, the person may move forward to 29 lodge a formal complaint at the Municipal Assembly and a meeting of the Public Relations and Complaints Committee is activated to resolve the grievance. Also, within the fishing association, there are procedures for grievance redress. A person not satisfied with a situation may lodge complaints to the chairman or any of the executive officers of the association. Complaints submitted to either the chairman or other executive officers are resolved amicably. Checks from the association revealed that all grievances emanating from the union are resolved amicably without resorting to the law court. Mostly in the Ghanaian society, the courts serve as the final conflict resolution centre. Ghanaian laws as well as World Bank policies recognize the right of individuals and organizations to own property, and as such there are institutions created to ensure that the right of individuals and groups are protected to ensure that people are not denied their right Under the laws and policies of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, District Assemblies have Public Relations and Complaints Committee (PRCC). The Public Relations and Complaints Committee is chaired by the Presiding Member and it is expected to amicably settle complaints and grievances of the public regarding activities being undertaken by governmental agencies or normal complaints from residents about nuisance and abuse of rights. In most districts, the PRCC also plays the role of CHRAJ. The Presiding Member who is the chairman of the PRCC has been made chairman of the Grievances Redress Committee of the project as a representative of the District Assembly. 7.5 Grievance Redress Process For the purpose of this project, a three tier grievance redress process has been developed to manage grievances. These processes are: 1. A Three-Member Project Focal Group; 2. Grievance Redress Committee; and 3. The Law Court. The first level involves a Three-Member Project Focal Group that will receive grievances and process them for resolution (see Table 7.5.3 for Proposed schedule for Grievance Redress). The membership will include the Assemblyman for Lagbati Electoral Area; the Chief of the area where the project is taking place (Togbui Avege) and Chairman of Anloga Cooperative Inland Canoe Fishermen Association. The three-member focal group will be the first point of contact between the project and the public and their role/mandate will include providing project information to stakeholders and resolving 30 grievances. If a grievance submitted to this group does not receive satisfactory resolution, the second tier (GRC) is activated. 7.5.1 Grievances Redress Committee The second tier, the Grievances Redress Committee, is a semi-formal and semi- adjudicatory structure within the project that receives complaints and amicably resolves them The Grievances Redress Committee is chaired by the Presiding Member and it is expected to amicably settle complaints and grievances of the public with regard to adverse environmental and social impact. The Grievances Redress Committee (GRC) takes up grievances when the three-member focal group is unable to resolve a grievance submitted to them. Other members of the Committee are the Municipal Planning Officer, a representative of Municipal CHRAJ Office, Representative of the Traditional Council, a representative of Fisheries Commission in Keta, the Director of Cooperative of KeMA, Representative of Fish Processors, and Representative of PAPs. A person dissatisfied with the outcome of the Grievances Redress Committee could go to Court to seek legal remedy. 7.5.2 Court of Law The third tier for grievance redress is the Court of Law. By the laws of Ghana, when all the forms of alternative dispute resolution fail, the law courts represent the last resort for an aggrieved person. Under this project the courts also represent the last resort when the first and second tiers fail to bring a satisfactory outcome. - It is anticipated that the number of cases which may need to be referred for redress will be relatively small, and that only the first and second tiers of the redress mechanism may need to be activated. The West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme Ghana shall offer training on basic safeguards issues using the national system and the World Bank Safeguards instruments to equip members of the grievance redress Committee. Major stakeholders have been briefed on the grievance redress process and how to activate them but further sensitization would be carried out within Anloga to foster a better understanding among the residents (see Appendix VI). The grievance redress process shall follow the chain below in resolving grievances, including introducing any other initiatives that could compliment the effectiveness of the process: (i) Receive grievances; (ii) Grievance assessed and logged 31 (iii) Acknowledgement of grievances; (iv) Follow-up and Processing; (v) Develop response; (vi) Verification, Investigation and Action; (vii) Monitoring and Evaluation; and (viii) Feedback 7. 5.3 Proposed Schedule for Grievance Redress The schedule is summarized in the Table below which suggests a period of about 37 to 66 working days to identify and resolve project grievances. It is recommended that a maximum of two months should be set for completion of the grievance review process. Step Process Description Time Other frame information (Days) 1 Receive Face to face; phone; letter, e-mail; recorded 1 Email address; grievances during public/community interaction; others hotline number 2 Grievance Significance assessed and grievance 3-6 Significance assessed and recorded or logged (i.e. in a log book) criteria logged Level 1 –one off event; Level 2 – complaint is widespread or repeated; Level 3- any complaint (one off or repeated) indicating breach of law or policy 3 Acknowledge Acknowledgement of grievance through 5-12 grievance appropriate medium 4 Develop -Grievance assigned to appropriate party for 3-6 response resolution -Response development with input from management/ relevant stakeholders 8-12 5 Response Redress action approved at appropriate 3-6 Social Safeguards signed off levels Specialist of WARFP should sign off 6 Implement and Redress action implemented and update of 8-12 communicate progress on resolution communicated to response complainant 7 Complaints Redress action recorded in grievance log 3-6 Response book. Confirm with complainant that 32 grievance can be closed or determine what follow up is necessary 8 Close grievance Record final sign off of grievance 3-6 Final sign off by If grievance cannot be closed, return to Project step 2 or recommend third-party arbitration Coordinator of or resort to court of law WARFP in Ghana Aggrieved parties shall report directly to any of the grievance redress process through any medium suitable to him/her, including verbal narration, telephone calls, text messages and letters. The duration for resolving a grievance shall normally be a maximum of two months. Every person/institution that activates the grievance redress process should be given every opportunity to present his or her case through a process that is fair, just and transparent. Services rendered by the grievance redress process should be free of charge, be friendly, accessible, efficient and expeditious. All PAPs have been informed about how to register grievances or complaints, including specific concerns about compensation and relocation. PAPs have also been informed about the dispute resolution process, specifically about how the disputes will be resolved in an impartial and timely manner and the hierarchy of the Grievance Redress Process. Please find Appendix VII for Grievances Redress Framework. Sample Grievance Resolution Form has been attached in See Appendix IX 33 CHAPTER EIGHT MONITORING AND EVALUATION 8.1 Introduction The EPA and Bank require project sponsors to monitor and report on the effectiveness of RAP implementation, including the physical progress of resettlement and rehabilitation activities, the disbursement of compensation, the effectiveness of public consultation and participation activities, and the sustainability of income restoration and development efforts among affected persons. The primary objective is to provide the project authorities with feedback on ARAP implementation and to identify problems and successes as early as possible in order to allow for timely adjustment of implementation arrangements. 8.2 ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements In the M&E plan, three components will be monitored. These are: (i) Performance Monitoring (Internal Monitoring) and Process or Impact Monitoring. General monitoring indicators shall include: (i) public consultation, (ii) grievance procedures in place and functioning, (iii) timely execution of compensation arrangements, (iv) compensation to rightful persons; and (v) the physical progress of resettlement. Table 8.1 illustrates the general ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Table 8.1: General ARAP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Component Type of Source of Responsibility Frequency of Activity Information/Data Information/Data Reporting Collected Collection Methods Performance Input, outcome Compensation RIC, including Quarterly Monitoring indicators and Implementation local budget Reports representatives. Impact PAPs satisfaction Quarterly/Semi- WARFP Annually Monitoring with inputs, annual surveys. processes and outputs. Completion Measurement of External Completion External M&E On completion Audit output indicators Audit Report. Consulting of ARAP such as productivity Independent Agency. timetable. gains, livelihood Surveys and restoration and consultation with developmental affected persons. impact against baseline. 34 Table 8.2 Performance Monitoring Issue Indicator Means of Verification Monitoring Responsibility (Data Sources/ Data Frequency Collection Method) Baseline Confirmation of ARAP Inception Report As required by the Safeguards Census of the census ARAP Specialist PAPs survey of PAPs management team in various categories Consultation/ Public Minutes of Meetings, As required by the Safeguards Public consultations including pictures. ARAP Specialist meetings held management team Compensation Timely Field Survey Monthly or as Safeguards and execution of required by the Specialist Resettlement compensation. ARAP Assistance management Compensation team. rewarded to the correct parties. Restoration of Implementation Field Survey Daily Safeguards Livelihoods of mitigation Specialist Affected. measures during construction by the contractor Physical Relocation of Field Survey Before Safeguards progress of people construction Specialist relocation completed Grievance Grievance 1. Grievance Resolution Monthly or as Safeguards Mechanism procedures in Report, including required Specialist place and resolution forms functioning 2. Interviewing aggrieved affected people Monitoring Monitoring and Field Survey Monthly or as Safeguards and evaluation required Specialist and Evaluation reports M&E Specialist submitted. 8.2.1 Performance Monitoring Performance monitoring will be an internal management function allowing the RIC to measure physical progress in activities against milestones set out in the ARAP implementation/action plan. Performance milestones to be monitored are summarized in Table 8.2. 35 8.2.2 Process or Impact Monitoring Impact Monitoring measures the effectiveness of the ARAP and its implementation in meeting the needs of the affected population. Its purpose is to provide WARFP and the World Bank with data on the effects of resettlement to: verify internal performance monitoring; and identify adjustments in the implementation of the ARAP as required. The effects of the ARAP implementation will be tracked against the baseline conditions of the population prior to project implementation, which has been established in the census and socio-economic survey. Verifiable indicators will be both quantitative and qualitative. The main quantitative indicator will be the economic wellbeing of PAPs, including daily/monthly incomes and employment/livelihoods. The qualitative indicators will be used to assess (i) the satisfaction of PAPs and the adequacy of these initiatives, especially with the functioning of the grievance redress mechanism, (ii) consultation and people’s participation, (iii) transparency and accountability in the resettlement and compensation process, and (iv)information dissemination and communication with the affected population. It is important to include affected people in the identification and measurement of baseline indicators. The quality monitoring method will involve direct consultation with the PAPs through meetings, focus group discussions, or similar forums established by the project’s management for participation as part of the consultation framework. The impact monitoring should be conducted by an external consultant or the project management unit of the WARFP. 8.2.3 ARAP Completion Audit or End Evaluation This end-term evaluation will be undertaken by an independent third party to assess whether the outcome of the ARAP complies with the involuntary resettlement policy. The key objective of this external evaluation or completion audit will be to determine whether the efforts made to restore the living standards of the affected population have been properly conceived and executed. The audit will verify how far the physical inputs and services committed in the ARAP have been delivered. In addition, the audit will evaluate whether the mitigation measures prescribed in the ARAP have had the desired effect. The socio-economic status of the affected population will be measured against the baseline conditions of the population before the displacement, established through the census and socio-economic studies. 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Washington, DC: The World Bank. 37 Appendix I Table 3.1: Comparison of Ghanaian and World Bank Policies on Resettlement and Compensation Types of Affected Ghanaian Law World Bank OP4.12 Comparison/Gaps Persons/ Lost Assets SECTION I: PROPERTY AND LAND RIGHTS Land Owners Property acquired Through census and The legal right to compulsorily in socio-economic surveys resettlement is the public interest of the affected applicable only to or for a public population, identify, those with purpose shall be assess, and address the proprietary interest in used only in the potential economic and the affected land The public interest or social impacts of the Constitution provides for the purpose project that are caused for land-based for which it was by involuntary taking of resettlement. acquired. Where land (e.g., relocation or Although its the property is not loss of shelter, loss of provisions could be used in the public assets or access to interpreted as interest or the assets, loss of income implying a preference purpose for which sources or means of for land based it was acquired, livelihood, whether or strategies for the owner of the not the affected person displaced persons property, must move to another whose livelihoods are immediately location) or involuntary land-based, there is before the restriction of access to no specific legislative compulsory legally designated parks or regulatory acquisition, shall and protected areas provision made for be given the first this preference option of acquiring Land-for-land exchange the property and is the preferred option; shall, on such compensation is to be reacquisition, based on replacement refund the whole cost. or part of the compensation paid as provided for by law or such other amount as is commensurate with the value of the property at 38 the time of the reacquisition. Resettlements in the case of acquisitions can be claimed as of right only by persons with proprietary interests in acquired lands. Land No constitutionally For those without formal While in principle no Tenants/Squatte or legislatively legal rights to lands or distinction or rs recognized claims to such land that discrimination is resettlement could be recognized made on the basis of rights or under the laws of the gender, age, or assistance for country, the government ethnic origin, there is those without should provide no equivalence on recognized resettlement assistance the specific (formal) legal in lieu of compensation requirement of non- rights to land. for land, to help improve discrimination or the or at least restore those requirement that affected persons’ particular attention livelihoods. be paid to the needs of vulnerable groups among the displaced. Those without formal legal rights or claims to such lands are not entitled to be resettled or compensated. Land Users Article 20(3) of Identify and address No equivalence the 1992 impacts also if they between Bank and Constitution result from other Ghanaian systems for requires that activities that are: (i) identifying and where a directly and significantly addressing impacts compulsory related to the proposed resulting from project acquisition or project, (ii) necessary to related activities. possession of land achieve its objectives, effected by the and (iii) carried out or State involves planned to be carried displacement of out contemporaneously any inhabitants, with the project. the State shall resettle the 39 displaced inhabitants on suitable alternative land with due regard for their economic wellbeing and socio- cultural values. Owners of Non- There are no For those without formal There appears to be permanent constitutionally or legal rights to lands or a significant Buildings legislatively claims to such land or difference between recognized assets that could be Ghanaian laws and resettlement recognized under the Bank policy. Those rights or laws of the country, without formal legal assistance for Bank policy provides for rights or claims to those without resettlement assistance such lands and/or recognized in lieu of compensation semi-permanent (formal) legal for land, to help improve structures are not rights to land. or at least restore their entitled to livelihoods. resettlement assistance or compensation. Owners of The Land Entitled to in-kind Ghanaian law Permanent Valuation Division compensation or cash requires the affected Buildings is responsible for compensation at full persons to receive the computation replacement cost, compensation on the of compensation including labour and basis of replacement on the basis of relocation expenses, value when market value in prior to displacement. permanent structures the case of land are affected. and replacement Although the law can value for houses be interpreted to and other include labour and properties relocation expenses, damaged or these are not destroyed as a explicitly enumerated result of the under Ghanaian law. acquisition. The State Lands Act defines replacement value as the amount required for“reasonable reinstatement 40 equivalent to the condition of the land at the date of said declaration.” SECTION II: RESETTLEMENT AND COMPENSATION PROCESS Timing of There are no Implement all relevant There is no Compensation relevant resettlement plans equivalence on Payments constitutional or before project implementing all legislative completion and provide relevant resettlement provisions that resettlement plans before project specify the timing entitlements before completion or on of completion of displacement or providing resettlement and restriction of access. resettlement compensation. For projects involving entitlements before restrictions of access, displacement or impose the restrictions restriction of access. in accordance with the Even if these timetable in the plan of requirements are actions. met, they would be applicable only to communities with proprietary rights or interests in affected lands. Calculation of Ghanaian laws Bank policy requires: (i) There are no Compensation require the prompt compensation at equivalent provisions and Valuation Minister of Social full replacement cost for on relocation Welfare to take all loss of assets assistance, reasonable attributable to the transitional support, measures to assist project; (ii) if there is or the provision of in the relocation, assistance civic infrastructure. resettlement of during relocation, and people inhabiting residential housing, or lands liable to be housing sites, or inundated and agricultural sites of adjacent lands equivalent productive needed by the potential, as required; Authority for the (iii) transitional support discharge of its and development functions, to assistance, such as land ensure that no preparation, credit person suffers facilities, training or job undue hardship or opportunities as is deprived of required, in addition to necessary public compensation 41 amenities as a measures; (iv) cash result of his or her compensation for land resettlement. when the impact of land acquisition on livelihoods is minor; and (v) provision of civic Infrastructure and community services as required. Relocation and In situations To avoid or minimize Ghanaian laws do not Resettlement where inhabitants involuntary resettlement appear to make have to be and, where this is not provisions for displaced, the feasible, to assist avoidance or state is required displaced persons in minimizing of to resettle all on improving or at least involuntary the “suitable land restoring their resettlement. with due regard livelihoods and for their economic standards of living in wellbeing and real terms relative to pre social and cultural displacement levels or to values” levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation, whichever is higher Completion of There are There no Implement all relevant is no Resettlement relevant resettlement equivalence between plans and constitutional or before Ghanaian law and project Compensation legislative World Bank policies completion and provide provisions that resettlement on implementing specifically state entitlements relevant resettlement before that resettlement displacement plans before project or and compensation restriction of access. completion or on need to be providing completed. resettlement For projects involving entitlements before restrictions of access, displacement impose the restrictions or restriction of access. in accordance with the Even timetable in the plan of if these actions. requirements are met, they would be applicable only to communities with proprietary rights or interests in affected lands. Livelihood There are no Livelihoods and living Ghanaian policy and Restoration and specific laws or standards are to be legislation would 42 Assistance regulations restored in real terms to need to be aligned specifying support pre- displacement levels with Bank policy to for livelihood or better. effectively guarantee restoration and rights of all affected transition and persons of moving involuntary allowances resettlement Consultation and Consultation Consult project-affected While the Disclosure requirement not persons, host consultation provided for communities and local requirement is directly in NGOs, as appropriate. inherent in the EIA, it legislative or Provide them contains a number of constitutional opportunities to differences with the provisions. The participate in the requirements of Bank issue of planning, policy, noted above compensation is implementation, and also. the responsibility monitoring of the of the Lands resettlement In LI 1652 Commission and programme, especially (Regulation 17), the Lands in the process of similar considerations Valuation Board developing and apply and the same on the basis of the implementing the differences are criteria established procedures for identifiable: There is under the State determining eligibility for no requirement to Lands Act 1962 as compensation benefits disclose the amended. and development preliminary report assistance (as under Regulation 9. documented in a resettlement plan), and Despite the for establishing differences identified, appropriate and the practice has been accessible grievance that where a resolution mechanisms. mitigation plan affects local communities, proceedings are conducted in the local language. This is significant considering the composition of those most likely to be excluded from the remit of Ghanaian legislative and constitutional protection for 43 involuntary resettlement (i.e., squatters). SECTION III: DISPUTE RESOLUTION Grievance There are various Establish appropriate Mechanism and legislative and accessible grievance Dispute measures that mechanisms Resolution govern the rights of persons with formally recognized interests in land. They preserve extensive State powers to compulsorily acquire land but also provide for procedural redress and complaint mechanisms, including direct recourse to a Minister, appeals to tribunals, as well as for determination by the High Court and Court of Appeal of disputes arising from conflicting claims or interests. There is legislative provision made for notice and procedural requirements – 1964 Lands (Statutory Way Leaves) Regulations, and for compensation for compulsory acquisition – 1963 44 Lands (Statutory Way Leaves) Source: WARFP Resettlement Policy Framework (March 2011) 45 Appendix II Table 7.1: Consultation Matrix for the Preparation of Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan for the Construction of Fish Landing Platform and Ancillary Facilities in Anloga STAKEHOLDER CHANNEL OF ISSUES CONSULTED ON CONCLUSIONS ARRIVED AT CONSULTATION Anloga Properly arranged - Selection of Temporary Relocation Site - Association selected behind the Anloga Market. Cooperative meetings with Inland phone calls to - Community-Based Fisheries Management - More time needed to discuss the concept with Fishermen and leaders Committee the Fisheries Commission and NAFAG. Canoe Owners Association - Preparation of Temporary relocation site - WARFP to bear full cost of preparation of site - Access to Temporary sites - Contractor to ensure unhindered access to temporary relocation site during construction - Employment opportunities during - WARFP should insist on local labour when such construction labour is available within community - Management and ownership of facility - The management of the fish landing site would be community-based with a Committee or Board as the Management Body. Association or Membership dues would be agreed on by the Fishermen, Fish Processors, and other Stakeholders. However, user fees would be paid for accessing facilities like toilet. - Payment for disturbance during temporary - The fishermen waived their entitlement to cost relocation of disturbance as their contribution to the project. They indicated that the cost of inconvenience will be mitigated if the temporary landing site could be provided before the construction. Fish Processors Properly arranged - Selection of Temporary Relocation Site - Processors agree to the location selected by the 46 meetings with Fishers Association (behind the Anloga Market) phone calls - Preparation of Temporary relocation site - WARFP to bear full cost of preparation of site - Relocation of sheds and tables to - WARFP to assist in the relocation of sheds and Temporary site tables to Temporary relocation site during construction, - Employment opportunities during construction - WARFP should insist on local labour when such labour is available within the community - Payment for disturbance during temporary - The fish processors waived their entitlement to relocation cost of disturbance as their contribution to the project. They indicated that the cost of inconvenience will be mitigated if the temporary landing site could be provided before the construction. PAP1 Mr. Koblah Official Visits and - Possible restriction of access to fish pond - WARFP to ensure that Mr. Kwablah Agoha Agoha Agboada phone calls site during construction Agboada has unhindered access to his fishpond (owner of fish during construction pond) PAP2 Mrs. Official Visits and - Permanent relocation of kitchen - WARFP to ensure that Madam Christiana Dohu Christiana Dohu phone calls gets a replacement of the her kitchen (Rice Seller with - Selling place at the Temporary relocation roofing sheets site - WARFP must ensure that Madam Christiana store) Dohu is given a space at the relocation site to sell PAP3 Mr. James Official Visits and - Permanent relocation of kitchen - WARFP to ensure that Mr. James Doe Amedzo Doe Amedzo phone calls is relocated to a location of his choice. (Corn Miller) - Cost of relocation, including transportation and disturbance, to be absorbed by KeMA and WARFP PAP4 Mr Felix Official Visits and - - Permanent relocation of metal - WARFP to ensure that Mr. Klomegah is given a Klomegah phone calls container to a new place to allow for new location to place his metal containers to (Metal expansion of access road continue to operate. Full cost of the relocation Container) and disturbance should be assessed and paid for by WARFP 47 Authorities of Official Visits - Possible restriction of access and - The Team met and discussed with authorities of Emmanuel incidence of Noise pollution the school over the possibility of the project School Complex restricting access to the school during extension of the access road. - It was finally concluded that the contractor should ensure that construction of the access road extension was done when pupils were on vacation. - Efforts must be made by the contractor to ensure that machinery are properly lubricated to minimize noise emission during construction (noise level should not exceed 65db as stipulated by the EPA Guideline) Traditional Courtesy calls and - Documentation of Land acquisition - The Overlord of the Anloga State transferred Council official invitations - Representation of the Traditional Council the project land title to the District Assembly on the Grievance Redress Committee - The Overlord of Anloga nominated Togbui Avege to serve on the three-member focal group and Togbui Boni to represent the Traditional Council on the Grievance Redress Committee. Assemblyman Official Visits and - Land Documentation - Assemblyman assisted the WARFP in discussion phone calls with Traditional Council over the documentation to the land title - Relocation site - Assemblyman assisted in the selection of the Temporary relocation site - Grievances Redress Mechanism - Assemblyman was inaugurated as a member of the Grievance Redress Committee to handle all cases that may arise during the implementation of the project. Member of Properly arranged - Land Documentation - The Member of Parliament assisted WARFP in Parliament (MP) meetings with discussions with Traditional Council over the phone calls documentation to the land title - Funding of resettlement assistance - The MP agreed to fund issues of resettlement assistance that are not allowed under the Bank 48 Funded projects Keta Municipal Properly arranged - Land Documentation - The Keta Municipal Assembly assisted WARFP in Assembly meetings with discussion with Traditional Council over the formal letter and documentation to the land informal walk-in meetings - Relocation site and site for the disposal of - The Physical Planning Unit of the Keta Municipal dredged mud Assembly assisted in the selection of the Temporary relocation site and site for the disposal of the dredged spoils - Grievances Redress Mechanism - The Presiding member and the Development Planning Officer were nominated to serve on the Grievance Redress Committee as Chairman and Secretary respectively. Environmental Properly arranged - Livelihood restoration - WARFP to ensure all affected persons are Protection meetings with - Stakeholder Consultation adequately compensated for cost of property Agency (EPA) formal letter and and disturbance. informal walk-in - EPA participated in the stakeholder Consultation meetings and encouraged residents to report incidence of bad environmental practices to their outfit General Public Radio - Components of the projects - The Public consultation provided opportunity for Announcements, - Facilities to be provided community members to be briefed about the posters and beating - Waste management type of project, objective and scope. The of gon-gon and - HIV and sexually transmitted diseases occasion was also used to educate members of Public open forum - Noise pollution the general public on matters such as effects of at Anloga - Effects on electricity supply the project on electricity supply, accidents and - Procedures in lodging complaints on the waste management practices, pollution and the project procedures in lodging complaints and - Siltation of Lagoon grievances during the construction phase. 49 Appendix III Pictures of Stakeholder Consultations Plate5.2: Courtesy Call on Awoamefia (Overlord) of the Anlo State and a visit to the residence of Togbui Boni 50 Plate 5.5: Site Inspection with KeMA, EPA and Forestry Commission Staff Interaction with MP for Anlo Constituency, Hon. Clement Kofi Humado, at his office. Interaction with Management of Keta Municipal Assembly 51 Site visit with Executive Officers of Anloga Inland Canoe Fishermen Association Consultations with Representatives of Canoe Fishermen Consultation with Anloga Market Queen 52 Interaction with National Association of Fish Processors and Traders Association (NAFPTA) EPA Regional Director at Stakeholders Open Forum at Anloga Distric Director of Forestry Commission at Stakeholders Open Forum 53 Hon. Clement Kofi Humado and Dr. Adablah advising the GRC Representative of the Awoamefia, Togbui Boni, delivering his speech. Stakeholders in Anloga examining the project design during the forum 54 Project affected person making contributions at the forum Project affected person making contributions at the forum 55 Appendix IV Table 4.2 Codes and Meaning for Entitlement Matrix Category of PAP PM Property Movable PI Property Immovable AIFP Assisted to Improve Fish Pond Extent of Impact 1 Temporary loss of existing landing site 2 Temporary loss of fish processing area 3 Structure to be relocated permanently 4 Entire structures to be demolished 5 Loss of access during period of pond rehabilitation Compensation Type A Provision of temporary landing site B Provision of temporary fish processing area C Permanent relocation of movable property and payment for disturbance D Replacement of demolished structure and payment for disturbance E Improvement of fish pond 56 Name Contact Occupation Type of Daily Type of Extent Category compensation structure Income ownership of of PAP Type Gh¢ impact Nyanyovor Kudjoe 0246179869 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Abotsi Cephas 0245626731 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Woameade Akakpo 0246872832 FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Tamakloe Governor Isa 0249316180 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Midao Akpoza 0240860977 MASON/ Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A FISHERMAN Gakor Klu 0546833678 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 22.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Abotsi Philip 0240446821 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Zormelo Francis 0241505569 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Nunekpeku Francis 0547920865 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Amenya Fiebor 0248673995 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Satekla Bless 0241992298 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Tettey Emmanuel 0242804697 FISHERRMAN/F Canoe 18.00 Owner 1 PM A ARMER Amevinya Happy FISHMONGER Canoe 12.00 Owner 2 PM B Senaya Gaberiel 0249932769 BUSINESSMAN/ Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A FISHERMAN Amaglo Alahaji 0245086664 BUSINESSMAN/ Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A FISHERMAN Adenyehia Trinity K 0553231809 FISHERMAN Canoe 24.00 Owner 1 PM A Kuwor Joseph Cano 0246525484 FISHERMAN Canoe 32.00 Owner 1 PM A Seshieme Eklu 0247128378 FISHERMAN Canoe 18.00 Owner 1 PM A Afawoazasu Goka 0244491181 FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 15.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR 57 Soglo Doris 0242602003 FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 18.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Gbekor Ablavi 0547315649 FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 25.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Deffor Luky 0244019126 FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 20.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Aborhor Dzatu FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 15.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Vormavor Manavi FISH(TILAPIA) Aluminium 10.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Pan Zaglago David 0241163637 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Kpodo Moses 0546624911 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Tokoli Atsu Richard 0241092210 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Fiagbor Mawuli 0249789077 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Borlugui Klutsey 0242006362 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Dogbey Micheal 0245173663 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Golomeke Forget 0248250382 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Fiagbe Nelson 0240230822 FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Sebuabe Felix 0275272293 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Atimu Dickfield 0246936727 FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Lorloryeye Arizona 0554550482 FISHERMAN Canoe 18.00 Owner 1 PM A Asipome Mawuli 0540616997 FISHERMAN Canoe 24.00 Owner 1 PM A Fiagbor Mawuli 0234420417 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbemor Mama 0242187953 FISHMONGER Canoe 1000.00 Owner 2 PM B Ametepee Woahab 0249622991 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Kogbey Issac 0248531872 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Akli Tokponi 0542680480 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Gakor Kluvia 0542197180 FISHERMAN Canoe 18.00 Owner 1 PM A 58 Segbe Daniel 0241842444 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbetsi Augusta FISHMONGER Canoe 8.00 Owner 2 PM B Golomeke Akakpo 0553905331 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Hoenyegah Esi FISHMONGER Canoe 10.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbakpe Oscar 0545873773 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Deyegbey Agboada Agoha Kwabla 0247425822 DRIVER/FISHE Canoe 5.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Anyigba Victor 0242010795 FISHERMAN Canoe 70.00 Owner 1 PM A Nkornu Redemmer 0547201727 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Eklu Frank 0246675646 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Sorkpor Agbenyegah 0241755488 FISHERMAN Canoe 52.00 Owner 1 PM A Tagbor Rose 0542016998 FISH(TILAPIA) Canoe 60.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Agboado David FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Sewornu Joseph 0554952542 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbenyegah Victor FISHERMAN Canoe 52.00 Owner 1 PM A Semador Ajala FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 2 PM B 59 Nkornu Irene FISHMONGER Pan 60.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA Tsikpo Wonder 0248943998 FISHERMAN Canoe 70.00 Owner 1 PM A Sallah Christian 0503851212 FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Gawordor James 0500267826 FISHERMAN Canoe 70.00 Owner 1 PM A Doviavu Maxwell 0248502679 FISHERMAN Canoe 70.00 Owner 1 PM A Humali Irene 0248943998 FISHMONGER Canoe 100.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA Gayi Foaster 0541464743 OUTBOARD Canoe 150.00 Owner 1 PM A MOTOR REPAIRER Ahiaku Christian 0546373693 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbottah Kwabla 0547443712 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Ziorklui Norvinye 0268404820 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Doviavu Agbemenya 054282228 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A 60 Doviavu Johnson Atsu 0247549202 FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Doviavu Prosper 0240225017 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Amudzi Wisdom Klusey FISHERMAN Canoe 55.00 Owner 1 PM A Ahiato Kofi 0247717231 FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Ahiato Sheref FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Kporku Yaovi 0548112036 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Abiatoza Mawuli 0246674935 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Galley Kwabla 0549741705 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Gagadosu Mama FISHMONGER Canoe 100.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA Ahiabli Kwadzo FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbonyo Peace 0547412705 FISHMONGER Canoe 80.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA 61 Agboada Kate FISHMONGER Canoe 50.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA Awlavi David 0245132007 FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A 5 Adjie Yao 0248147117 FISHERMAN - 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Manyo David 0248569113 FISHERMAN - 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Defeatsror Vic 0260992889 FISHMONGER Canoe 80.00 Owner 2 PM B FRYING TILAPIA Agorsor Thomas 0246679946 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Hoenyefia Abedi 0247717292 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbedzi Gaberiel 0548302176 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Apeamenyo Jimmy 0245418983 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Nkekeshi Doe Kwaku 0547240264 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Dodor Setsoafia 0546834614 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A 62 Kpodo K. Francis 0540796744 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Sabah Sampson 0249646749 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Fianoo Soyaya Dodzi 0248419917 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Nukunu Kofi FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Mattey Saviour 0545823069 FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Adjei Sitsofe 0271455523 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Adukpo Fefe 0542878529 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Fiakpornu Micheal FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Hope Luck FISHMONGER Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A FRYING TILAPIA Zodah Sulvanus FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Gazoku Christian 0279303072 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A 0500230216 63 Dzotsiape Kwadzo 0544184080 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Goka Bright Atsu 0245461476 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Fiagbor Atsu 0546505145 FISHERMAN Canoe 28.00 Owner 1 PM A Nugbemado Mawuli FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Amevor Samuel 0249229252 TEACHER/FISH Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A ERMAN Dzpkoto Kwaku John FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Dzokoto Emmanuel 0544019203 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Dzokoto Kwabla Wish 0244174420 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Amevinya Shine 0247288385 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A 7 Adzaho Olivia 0247787829 FISH 0 30.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Dede Kumavi 0246697302 FISHEMONGER Canoe 80.00 Owner 2 PM B 64 Tsikpo Kafui 0249423224 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Satui John FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Humali Kwasi Akpata 0243112610 FISHERMAN Canoe 20.00 Owner 1 PM A Teswu Kofi 0242651155 FISHERMAN Canoe 25.00 Owner 1 PM A Amenume Innocent 0248248528 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Humali Victor 0248796113 FARMER/FISHE Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A RMAN Adzraku Sola 0541081166 MASON/FISHER Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A MAN Dugah Vincentia FISHMONGER/ Canoe 30.00 Owner 2 PM B PROCESSOR Kartey Kudjoe 0242011422 FISHERMAN Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A Dugah Aunty FISHMONGER Canoe 45.00 Owner 2 PM B Abena Peace TEACHER/FISH Canoe 60.00 Owner 2 PM B ERMAN 65 Fiamegbe Kwabla 0242539886 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Fianoo Robert 0249122684 FISHERMAN Canoe 60.00 Owner 1 PM A Dzivenu Kafui 0246514457 Fish Processor Canoe 40.00 Owner 2 PM B Binewoatsor David 0248133624 FISHERMAN Canoe 80.00 Owner 1 PM A Lumor George 0264239328 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Denueme Klu 0542453509 FISH Processor Canoe 55.00 Owner 2 PM B Kraku Mane Grace 0242602003 FISH Processor Canoe 150.00 Owner 2 PM B Torgbui Zowozu Iii 0542661880 CHIEF CANOE Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A OWNER Agbottah Tettey 0248710386 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Agurogo Francis 0241900450 FISHERMAN Canoe 80.00 Owner 1 PM A 66 Sorkpor Daniel 0248982610 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Gbomitah Cyril 0243766489 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Midao Shitor 0242539886 FISHERMAN Canoe 65.00 Owner 1 PM A Kudedzi Believe FISHERMAN Canoe 85.00 Owner 1 PM A Akpalu Mawuli 0246931989 FISHERMAN Canoe 80.00 Owner 1 PM A Kumedzro Dadziezor 0248146964 FISHMONGER Canoe 65.00 Owner 2 PM B Akli Dzigbordi 0249671137 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Attipoe Dotey 0242713289 FISHERMAN Canoe 42.00 Owner 1 PM A Kudedzi Forgive 0545030793 FISHMONGER 0 80.00 Owner 2 PM B Alorse Francis 0245711447 TEACHER/ Canoe 30.00 Owner 1 PM A CANOE OWNERR Aworwu Klu 0249981245 FISHERMAN Canoe 28.00 Owner 1 PM A 67 Malorku Kwablavi 0547684902 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Adzimku Kofi 0245221958 FISHERMAN Canoe 36.00 Owner 1 PM A Agbottah Kofi Morkli 0543765031 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Sexoxo Kofi 0241589422 FISHERMAN Canoe 40.00 Owner 1 PM A Gbedemah Kojo 0245871376 FISHERMAN Canoe 50.00 Owner 1 PM A Tay-Agbodzo Shine 0249384706 FISHERMAN Canoe 44.00 Owner 1 PM A Worgbale Kwaku 0546992329 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Akli Senanu 0243730936 FISHERMAN Canoe 45.00 Owner 1 PM A Klu Wisdom 0272168560 FISHERMAN Canoe 35.00 Owner 1 PM A Christiana Honu 0546809123 Trader/Food Kiosk/ 100.00 Owner 4 PI D Vendor Kwablah Agboada 0247425822 Driver/ Fish Kitchen 30.00 Owner 5 AIFP E Agoha Farmer 68 Felix Klomegah 0205709878 Teacher/Store Fish Pond 100.00 Owner 3 PM C Operator James Doe Amedzo - Pensioner/Corn Metal 40.00 Owner 3 PM C Miller Container/ Store 69 Appendix V Sample Grievance Resolution Form Name (Filer of Complaint): __________________________________ ID Number: __________________________________ (PAPs ID number) Contact Information: __________________________________ (Village ; mobile phone) Nature of Grievance or Complaint: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date Individuals Contacted Summary of Discussion ____________ __________________ ___________________________ Signature_______________________ Date: ____________ Signed (Filer of Complaint): ______________________________________ Name of Person Filing Complaint :__________________________( if different from Filer) Position or Relationship to Filer: __________________________________ Review/Resolution Date of meeting: ______________________________________ Was Filer Present? : Yes / No Was field verification of complaint conducted? Yes / No Findings of field investigation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Summary of Meeting Discussion:___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ __________ Issues _____________________________________________________________________________ Was agreement reached on the issues? Yes / No If agreement was reached, detail the agreement below: If agreement was not reached, specify the points of disagreement below: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Signed (Chairperson): ___________________________ Signed (Filer): ________________ Signed: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ 70 Appendix VI Grievances Redress sensitization message QUESTION RESPONSE What is a Grievance Redress A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is Mechanism? a system by which queries or clarifications about a project are responded to, problems that arise out of implementation are resolved and grievances are addressed efficiently and effectively. What is a grievance? A grievance is any query, call for clarification, problems, and concerns raised by individuals or groups related to activities undertaken or processes applied by the project. Importance of Grievance Redress When addressed, these grievances are Mechanism expected to ensure support, as well as help achieve results and sustainability of project activities. What can a person complain about? A person could lodge a grievance about anything within the project area that has an impact on the environment, livelihood, culture, labour, or any matter of concern, including construction methods When may a person lodge a A person may lodge a grievance when grievance? he/she is dissatisfied with an action, attitude or conduct of any of the project partners, especially relating to issues that have adverse impact on the environment, livelihood, safety, health, geology, water body and culture of the people. Who can lodge a grievance? Any person or group of persons or an institution can lodge a grievance. Where the circumstances demand, a person may lodge a complaint on behalf of another. How can I lodge a grievance? You may lodge a grievance to any of the redress process via phone, text message, letter or in person. A person making a complaint should be encouraged to give as much detail as possible, including name, phone number, house number and contacts of persons who may assist the 71 grievance redress process in its investigation. Where applicable, an aggrieved person/institution may indicate the type of remedy they are seeking. Whom should one lodge a grievance with? You may lodge grievance with any member of the three-member focal group for resolution. Who are members of the Three-Member Members of the Three-Member Focal Focal Group Group are: 1. Togbui Avege 2. Assemblyman for Lagbati Electoral Area (Hon. Agbota), and 3. Chairman of Anloga Inland Canoe Fishermen and Owners Association. What should one do when not satisfied with When you are not satisfied with a an outcome of a grievance by TMFG response by the TMFG, kindly proceed to GRC by notifying the PM of KeMA. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the GRC, you may seek redress from the court. 72 Appendix VII Figure 8.1: Grievance Redress Framework 73 Appendix VIII Estimate for Relocation of Project Affected Persons CORN MILL Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount (GH¢) Relocation of Corn mill SUBSTRUCTURE (ALL PROVISIONAL) D GROUNDWORK D20 Excavating and Filling A Excavate trench width exceeding 0.3m 7 m3 35.00 245.00 maximum depth not exceeding 1.50 meters deep commencing at formation level B Disposal of surplus excavated material off 3 m3 10.50 31.50 site C Filling to excavations average thickness not 4 m3 12.00 48.00 exceeding 0.25m from selected excavated material Approval imported laterite hardcore filling: D Filling to make up levels average thickness 12 m3 55.00 660.00 exceeding 0.25m obtained off site E IN-SITU CONCRETE/LARGE PRECAST CONCRETE E 10 In-situ concrete Plain ordinary prescribed mix: grade C15 Concrete, 20mm Aggregate E Bed thickness not exceeding 125mm thick 5 m3 405.00 2,025.00 poured on unblinded hardcore F Foundation in trenches 2 m3 405.00 810.00 E20 Formwork to in situ concrete 74 Sawn formwork to: G Edge of bed plain vertical height not 25 m 5.25 131.25 exceeding 150mm F10 Brick/Blockwork Solid sandcrete blockwork in cement and sand mortar (1:4) H Wall, 125mm thick, vertical, build against 13 m2 65.00 845.00 other work Provisional Work Allow a Provisional Sum for additional work Item 1,500.00 in connection with dismantling and reinstatement of roofing sheet cladding including replacement of defective sheets and timber members complete Cost of labour and installations 3,000.00 Estimated Cost of Relocation of Corn mill 9295.75 METAL CONTAINER Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount (GH¢) Relocation of Container Store SUBSTRUCTURE (ALL PROVISIONAL) D GROUNDWORK D20 Excavating and Filling A Excavate trench width exceeding 0.3m 6 m3 25.00 150.00 maximum depth not exceeding 1.50 meters deep commencing at formation level 75 B Disposal of excess excavated material off 2 m3 10.50 21.00 site C Filling to excavations average thickness not 4 m3 12.00 48.00 exceeding 0.25m from selected excavated material Approval imported laterite hardcore filling: D Filling to make up levels average thickness 6 m3 55.00 330.00 exceeding 0.25m obtained off site E IN-SITU CONCRETE/LARGE PRECAST CONCRETE E 10 In-situ concrete Plain ordinary prescribed mix: grade C15 Concrete, 20mm Aggregate E Bed thickness not exceeding 125mm thick 3 m3 405.00 1,215.00 poured on unblinded hardcore F Foundation in trenches 2 m3 405.00 810.00 E20 Formwork to in situ concrete Sawn formwork to: G Edge of bed plain vertical height not 23 m 5.25 120.75 exceeding 150mm F10 Brick/Blockwork Solid sandcrete blockwork in cement and sand mortar (1:4) H Wall, 150mm thick, vertical, build against 11 m2 65.00 715.00 other work Provisional Work Allow a Provisional Sum for additional work Item 1,500.00 in connection with relocation of Container shop onto new platform , dismantling and reinstatement of roofing including replacement of defective sheets and timber 76 members complete Cost of labour and installations 1,200.00 Estimated Cost of Relocation of Container 6,109.75 Store WOODEN KITCHEN Item Description Quantity Unit Rate Amount (GH¢) Reconstruction of Kitchen SUBSTRUCTURE (ALL PROVISIONAL) D GROUNDWORK D20 Excavating and Filling A Excavate trench width exceeding 0.3m 3 m3 35.00 105.00 maximum depth not exceeding 1.50 meters deep commencing at formation level B Disposal of surplus excavated material off 1 m3 10.50 10.50 site C Filling to excavations average thickness not 2 m3 12.00 24.00 exceeding 0.25m from selected excavated material Approval imported laterite hardcore filling: D Filling to make up levels average thickness 2 m3 55.00 110.00 exceeding 0.25m obtained off site E IN-SITU CONCRETE/LARGE PRECAST CONCRETE E 10 In-situ concrete 77 Plain ordinary prescribed mix: grade C15 Concrete, 20mm Aggregate E Bed thickness not exceeding 125mm thick 1 m3 405.00 405.00 poured on unblinded hardcore F Foundation in trenches 1 m3 405.00 405.00 E20 Formwork to in situ concrete Sawn formwork to: G Edge of bed plain vertical height not 10 m 5.25 52.50 exceeding 150mm F10 Brick/Blockwork Solid sandcrete blockwork in cement and sand mortar (1:4) H Wall, 125mm thick, vertical, build against 5 m2 65.00 325.00 other work H. CLADDING/COVERING H72 Aluminium sheet coverings/flashings J Timber cladding in wawaborads 27 m2 55.00 1,485.00 K Aluminium Roof covering including 13 m2 70.00 910.00 Carpentry/Timber framing Cost of labour 1,800.00 ESTIMATED COST RECONSTRUCTION 5,632.00 OF KITCHEN 78 Appendix IX Minutes/Reports on Stakeholder Consultations A BRIEF REPORT ON THE FINAL STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ON THE PREPARATION OF ABBREVIATED RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FISH LANDING SITE AT ANLOGA ON FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 The meeting started with an opening prayer by Mr. Cudjoe Nyanyovor, a member of the Fishermen and Canoe Owners Association. Dignitaries present were accordingly introduced by representative of the Information Services Department (ISD) and a welcome address given by a representative of the Fishermen and Canoe Owners Association. Regional Director of Fisheries Commission, Mr. Francis Akolor, highlighted the purpose of the meeting and revealed the intention of the Government to establish a Landing Site in Anloga. The Landing Site was to be constructed alongside other ancillary facilities. He said the meeting was to discuss the draft report of environmental and social safeguards issues and also solicit the views of all stakeholders. He indicated that views, concerns and suggestions from the meeting will be included in the final report to the EPA and World Bank and called on all the stakeholders to feel free to make their concerns known. The Project Coordinator, Dr. Cornelius Adablah, explained that the landing site will have in addition to the landing platform, a net mending area, canoe repair space, place were the women will buy and sell fish, a refuse container and an administration block. Copies of the Draft design were showed to the people present as Dr. Cornelius Adablah took time to explain the components of the project. The representative of the Anlo Traditional Council, Togbui Abgotadua Boni acknowledged the need for the project Anloga. He urged the audience, who were predominantly indigenes to take advantage of the forum to make the report richer and 79 also called on stakeholders to cooperate as the Awomefia had spearheaded the release of land for the commencement of the project. On behalf the Municipal Assembly, the Presiding Member, Hon. Richard Sefe lauded the project and expressed joy at its realization. He noted that, the Municipal Assembly had identified some challenges, such as the need to dredge the lagoon and revealed that provisions were to be made for subsequent large scale dredging to support contemporary aquaculture and its development. Among the challenges identified included a change in rainfall pattern which was assumingly responsible for the current low water levels. He then proposed the construction of a drainage system from Havedzi to Anloga to ensure a consistent flow of water. He reiterated that, the Municipal Assembly was in full support of the project. He expressed worry over the delay of the project and the shifting of excuses. Hon. Humado, Member of Parliament for Anlo Constituency, expressed gratitude for the consultations so far and called on the project consultants to speed up the process. He appealed to the Ministry of Fisheries and other associated institutions to construct a fingerling production hatchery to feed the lagoon after dredging. He commended the World Bank as well as the Ministry of Fisheries among others for adding Anloga in the project. Subsequently, the representative of NAFAG (National Fisheries Association of Ghana) thanked the Ministry for the project and indicated that activities of the association were being affected by high interest rate on loans and sought assistance of government and relevant authorities. He further applauded SNV for their efforts in promoting a modernized smoking system. He said the Landing Site would empower women to smoke on hygienically and expressed gratitude towards the project. 80 Next to address the audience was Mr. Abdul Kareem on behalf of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission. He said he was satisfied with the level of consultation with regards to the preservation of the lagoon. He encouraged the consultants to submit their draft report for review and pledged that his outfit would fully support the project to ensure the right thing was done. It encouraged the people to help in preserving the lagoon for generations unborn. The Volta regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Togbui Ahornu, also pledged support for a successful project. He called on the community to report any activity that has the potential to cause harm to the environment and livelihood to his outfit for redress. Dr. Emmanuel Abeka, Environmental Safeguards Specialist of WARFP, in explaining the ESMP reiterated the essence of active participation of all stakeholders and the need to solicit all views in order to address all concerns. To him, that was a passionate venture as it would ensure all stakeholders would be fairly attended to. Consequently, he thanked all present for support solicited so far. Open Forum 1. During the open forum, Madam Happy Amevinya, a trader, expressed concern about the source of labour. She suggested that it would be prudent to recruit indigenes to boost the prospect of employment among inhabitants. Dr. Cornelius Adablah indicated that the contractors needed to strictly adhere to the regulations of the World Bank. He again indicated that the recruitment will be done from the through the labor office at the Municipal Assembly. He assured the audience of recruitment when necessary. 81 2. Mr. David Zaglago inquired from the team whether there were plans to relocate the fishermen and traders to a new location during the construction of the Landing Site. He also inquired about funding of the relocation activities. The project coordinator explained that all relocation activities and its associated costs will be borne by the project. He further stated that provisions had been made for temporary relocation of the fishermen and traders. The Social Safeguards Specialist indicated that feasibility studies had already been conducted for the purpose of temporary relocation. 3. Mr. Edzorna said that a similar facility at Woe had been abandoned because concerns of stakeholders were not taken seriously. She advised the team to make the new landing site women friendly and must also make provision that prevents rain from coming to the drier area as well as the shed as happens in Woe. She also inquired whether the facility has sanitary facilities. The project team responded in the affirmative. Dr. Adablah assured the audience that basic ancillary and sanitary facilities as well as a jetty that would ensure easy docking at all times. To him, all views would be considered since the engineering drawings were under consideration. The Draft Design was shown to them. 4. Mr. Akakpo Jeseph Wormade inquired if any provisions had been made to prevent cancellation of the project in the event of change in government. 82 The project Coordinator explained that the project was being funded by the World Bank and as such a change in government would not have any effect on funding. Subsequently, Hon. Humado retorted that, a change in Government would in no way affect the progress of the project as it was funded by the World Bank. Dr. Cornelius Adablah further stated that a committee would be set up for the management of the facility. He said running of the facility was however to be a shared and collective responsibility of all stakeholders. 5. The Organizer of the fishermen, Mr. Moses Kpodo lauded the project and inquired when the project was to commence, or if it would remain a mirage as they had been informed some years earlier. Mr. Kpoviha asked if there would be any form of user fees to be levied on users of the facility when constructed. The team indicated that the project will commence when the Bank Approves the ESMP and the Draft design. Hon. Sefe further concluded that user fees would be paid for effective maintenance, to be levied by the Municipal Assembly and the Committee. 6. Mr. Komla Agboada, who leaves close to site, requested a copy of the site plan and design that they had been showed should be left behind for public viewing and perusal. 7. Mr. Augustine Ampoma, WARFP Social Safeguard Specialist, eventually addressed the audience before inaugurating the Grievances Redress Committee. He stated that the essence of the committee was to address all concerns indigenes or inhabitants might encounter during the course of the construction, until the project is handed over. 83 The meeting came to an end after the committee had been inaugurated and closing prayer, as well as the vote of thanks had been offered by the Mr. John Ntibrey, the Municipal Planning Officer. ATTENDANCE LIST S/N Name Sex Occupation Contact 1 Clement Gbetoruyeku M Farmer 0547110083 Kokosu Michael M Farmer Redeemer Helegbe M Farmer 054360998 Joseph Adikah M Construction 0240599332 Nkegbe Klu M Fisherman 0247036243 Hamenu Kplola M Farmer 0245629395 Thomas K. Dzeble M Teaching 0246864660 Mercy Nymadi F Trader Godfred Apztryber M Farmer 0246472618 Anani Mary F Trader 0553871712 Doris Acolatsey F Trader 0261496347 Agatha Dorkenu F Trader 0240612356 84 Seyram Aheto F Trader 0247897840 Justine Deynoo F Trader 0240989717 Mana Gagadosu F Trader 0547412705 Agbonyo Peace F Trader 0547412705 Waadzoo Godson M Fisherman 0545034807 Akpene Borlugui F Trader 0545034807 John Ntibrey M Civil Servant 0208476999 Adedze Klenam F Hogbe Radio 0249716699 Abdul-Kareen Fuseini M Wildlife Manager 0243168865 Silas Aidam M Hogbe Radio 0540549966 Raphael Gydos Atikposi M Jubilee Radio 0247911843 Journalist Majesty M Journalist 0505240890 Nazah Happy F Trader 0240928851 Patricia Awutey F Trader 0240477388 Innocent Amenume M Trader 0248248528 Diana Deynoo F Trader 0243904845 Hushieyor Kpexor F Trader Elizabeth Dogbatsey F Trader 0268950767 Kuatewu Godson M Driver 0543227304 Dadoahoe Agbeshi F Trader 0545624560 85 Akuto Agbeshie F Trader 0545624560 Mawunyo Agboada F Trader 0547047548 Mrs Wonder Woamade F Trader 0542520334 Gladys Ketor F Trader - Wisdom C. Dzogbeta M Lason Fishing/Rtd. 0208221310 H’ Master Teaching George Amago M Farmer 0240670234 Kotoka Davi M Zoomlion/Employee/ 0246654814 Farmer Korbu Agboada M Unemployed 0555109579 Seglah Kwashiem M Unemployed 0544533247 Alifui Etornam M Driver 0247924826 Kofi Adawu M Self Employed 02028224421 Adisatu Fiati F Trader 0240989717 Adzo Hotorwovi F Trader - Adzo Wodewole F Trader 0248103792 Elizabeth Agboada F Trader 0249754254 Alaba Afealetey F Trader 0247233755 Midawo Kpoza M Masion 0240860977 Happy Amevinya F Trading 0545162964 David Zaglago M Fishing 0241163637 86 Akakpo Jeseph M Self Employed 0246872832 Wormade Felix Yevu Agboshie M Carpentry 0276298878 Moses Kpodo M Fishing 0546624911 Cepahs K. Abotsi M Electrician/ Self 0245626731 Employed Cudjoe Nyanyovor M Fishing/Carpentry 0246179869 Gorviner Tamakloe M Boat-Renter 0249316180 Klu Gakor M Farming/Fishing 0546833678 Samuel Amevor M Teaching/Fishing 0249229252 Doe Agbayiza M Fishing 054634587 Korbla Galley M Businessman 0549741705 Awadzi Korkutsey M Fisherman 0248171960 Florence Mortoti F Zoomlion 0553905137 Gbadzida Galley M Farmer 0549741705 Akpalu Francis Mawuli M Farmer 0246931989 Daniel Seglah M Farmer 0243703422 Luckey Dogbey M Mason - Nornormekuadzi Yesuvi M Driver 0553282315 Power Abotsi M Sec. An Lan B. 0240446821 Ameteper Tay M Carpenter 0542084781 87 Kueli Ayi M Fisherman 0241894740 Brown Ahiabor M Farmer 0545094749 Maxwell Tudzi M Farming 0249180272 Kopitsey Awaworyi M Farming 0246713248 Doe-Dartey John K.M M Farming 0203142590 Samuel Agbovi M Fish Processing And 0240451145 Marketing Society Woe Chairman Daniel M Fish Processing And 0240316679 Afordoanyi Marketing Society Woe Yawo Praisito Amedo F Fish Processing And 0240316679 Marketing Society Woe Kobla Agoha Agboada M Driver/Farmer 0247425822 Davitor Afi F Trader 0549442048 Klu Setsoafia M Fisherman 0540267222 Patience Dzeketey F Trader 0241957080 John Addo M Carpenter 0243360722 Felix Agbenu M Self-Employed 0249999267 Farmer Klomey Felix M Trading 0205709878 88 Promise Hafoba M Businessman 0242650607 Fameli Goka M Unemployed - Paul Dzidzornu M Mason - Budu Gofred M Farmer 0545842074 Worla Gayome M Mason 0543606845 Kwashie Paul M Self 0245770405 S/N Name Sex Occupation Contact Godwin Agbenyo M Public Servant 0244414336 Freedom Vitashie M Civil Servant 0245520764 Adzei Sitsofe M Fishing 0271455523 Dzokoto Emmanuel M Pensioner 0548298290 Ruby Com M Farmer 0547300477 Hon. Clement Kofi Humado M Member Of 0208121534 Parliament Hon. Agbotadua Boni M Traditional Ruler 0243235844 Hon. Richard Sefe M Presiding Member 0243520430 Philip Kpetsi M Office Of The Mp 0246241669 Anlo Felix Atsatisa Dzisnam M Secretary For Mp. 0243774732 Anlo. 89 Emefah Martha Necku F Planning Unit Kema 0245183902 Klu Denueme M Businessman 0542453509s Adzo Vitasi F Trader - Korbla Agbottah M Fisherman 0540443712 Wisdom Amedziatsu M Fisherman 0546347982 Atsu Agboka M Fisherman 0249597726 Kwami Lumor M Fisherman 0554711209 Gershon Tsients M Fisherman 0540798082 Lucas Agbenyega M Fisherman 0241664160 Bonsi Cletus M Revenue 0249760052 Rejoice Agortsimevi M 0504333257 Alica Akole F Anloga Market 0240057773 Dora Kudedzi F Angloga Market 0542989457 Womens Redeemer Ahornoo M Fish/Farmer 0547201727 Akley Hurry Enam M Fish/Farmer 0541277097 Christian Aceylo M Fish/Farmer 0248728343 Awuku Joseph M Fish/Farmer 02000317082 Nana K. D. D. M Fish/Farmer 0241221738 Dzotepey K. M Fish/Farmer 0542667976 90 Gloria Semador F Fish Processing And 0546461461 Marketing Society Woe Ashorm Ernestine F 0548861386 Davor Leticia F Fish Processing And 0241518359 Marketing Society Tegbi Matthew Lumor M Fish Processing And 0540512827 Marketing Society Tegbi Etsey Ahiataku M Fisherman 0240666498 Annie Kwawu Komey F Fisherman 0243030206 Mary Dumeda F Trader - Wisdom Demordzi M Student 0542813058 Mathias Dunyo M Carpenter/Fisherma 0248667144 n Vicentia Nyamadi F Trader 0241694242 Margarete Kaleme F Trader 0248828272 Kenneth Kuewuwor M Farmer/Fisherman 0249048446 Gabriel Senaya Npk M Fisherman 0249932769 Daniel Dotsey M Goldsmity - Mary Amegashitsi F Trader 0554082036 91 Vicentia Bukada F Trader 0242148283 Mawutor Amewonu F Trader - Samuel Tettey M Civil Servant 0240446825 92 Appendix X Meeting with Fisherman MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF CANOE FISHERMEN AT ANLOGA ON 14th MAY 2016 TO FURTHER DISCUSS REMEDIAL ISSUES AFTER THE PUBLIC FORUM A very interactive focus meeting was held by Dr. Abeka, Environmental Safeguard Specialist of WARFP, with the fisher folk to ascertain their concerns and prospective challenges in respect of the new Landing Site. Dr. Abeka briefed the Fishermen about the project and what it entails. He said that the project was being funded by the World Bank and the a new landing site was to improve the hygienic conditions under which the fish was processed as well as empower to regulate the bad fishing practices on Keta Lagoon. He also indicted the new landing site will provide them with a safe place to land their canoes. He indicated that the Grievance Committee is different from the Committee that will manage the facility after it has been completed. Mr. David Zaglago indicated that although they have been meeting some people on the landing site issue for some time now, he was concerned about the low level of water and the appealed for the dredging of the lagoon for easier movement of the Canoe. Mr. Tashieme Bedzrah also raised concerns about marketing of fish and if any form of aid would be made available. Mr. Redeemer’s interest however, wanted to find out if the project would be built according to the site plan, featuring all the ancillary facilities, and if provisions had been made for a considerable number of canoes. Conclusively, Mr. Samuel Amevor wanted to know when exactly the project would commence. In reply, Dr. Abeka explained that, a jetty would be extended further into the lagoon to alleviate the challenges faced due to low water levels. He reiterated that, only a portion of the lagoon would be dredged. Dr. Abeka then recommended the formation of a Community Based Fisheries Management to manage and regulate fishing activities. In 93 expounding the concept, he further stated how this would serve as a potentially useful marketing tool and sales avenue, and how the committee is to serve as a source of post maintenance of the facility. The fishermen were assured of ancillary storage and sanitary facilities among others. Mr. Moses Kpodo inquired whether they will be given an alternative place where their canoes will berth during the implementation stage of the project. Dr. Abeka revealed that, the project would commence once the final approval is given by the World Bank. On the issues of a temporal landing site during construction phase of the project Dr. Abeka indicated that their leaders have shown the Project team a site behind the Market which they will prefers as the temporal landing and the Assembly is preparing a site plan for the area. He went on to say that before the project starts that area will be improved so that they use there as the temporal landing site. On the issue of possible loss of livelihood and payment for disturbance during the relocation, the association offered to waive their entitlement as their contribution to the project. In conclusion, Dr. Abeka said this was their project so they should show a keen interest in it. He indicated once the project begins and they have any problems there will be a Grievance Committee made up of the their representative, the Assembly and the traditional authority among others so they should feel free to contact him on any issue that may be bothering them. He gave out his phone number and said they were free to call him on any other issues any time. 94 ATTENDANCE LIST Name Phone Samuel Amevor (Asst. Secretary) 0249229252 Redeemer Nkornoo 0547201727 Doe Agbayiza 0546345387 Cephas Abotsi (Secretary) 0245626731 David Zalago (Pro) 0241163637 Cudjoe Nyanyovor(Chairman) Klu Gakor 0546833678 Gorniver Tamakloe 0249316180 Bokor Akakpo Wormade 0246872832 95 Elder Joseph Kuvor Kano 0246525484/0201022574 Afworzasu Tpekah 0544491181 Midawo Kpoza Happy Ameviuya Kosi Dzotepey 0542667976 Ekpe Simon Gershon Tsinyo 0540798082 Tasiame Dedzrah 0541592177 96 Appendix XI Minutes of Meeting with Representative of Anloga Market Management Committee, Madam Happy Amevinya on 13th May 2016 Dr. Abeka, the Environmental Safeguards Specialist of WARFP also met with a representative of the Market Committee, Madam Happy Amevinya and sought her views on the project. She was briefed about the components of the project as well as the fact that land near the market will be used for a temporal relocation site for the Canoe Fishermen. He advised the proper waste management systems should be practiced at the market so that it will not adversely affect the operations of the new landing site. He also indicated that during the construction phase there by dust and other inconveniences so they should bear with the project. He stressed that there will be engineers who be checking that these adverse effects are corrected as soon as they come up. He indicated that if there any problems during the construction the traders should feel free to contact the Assembly or the traditional authority and the Project Engineer so that the matter can be resolved peacefully. Finally, he indicated that the traders and children would be properly shielded from the construction site as their safety was paramount and would not be patronized but they should sensitize their members not go close to the construction site or equipment . Madam Happy indicated that her worst fears included the advent of thieves who might want to raid the construction site and the market. She however expressed joy at the advent of the project as it would trickle down to overall development of the market and boost earnings as well as trade activities. She indicated that workers should be picked from the community so as reduce unemployment in the Community. She said that security persons should be provided on the site to protect the construction material and prevent people from coming near the site. Madam Happy was of the view that Landing Site will help trading activities at the market. 97 98 Appendix XII MINUTES MEETING BETWEEN WARFP SAFEGUARDS TEAM AND TH MANAGEMENT OF KETA MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HELD ON 20 JULY 2016 AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDING MEMBER. ATTENDANCE S/N NAME DESIGNATION/DEPARTME TEL. NUMBER NT 1 Hon. Richard K. Sefe Presiding Member 0243520430 2 Fabian Vorvor Budget Officer 0208240487 3 Jerry Ziddah Environmental Health Officer 024864163 4 Selorm Ahiapor Central Administration 0244864163 5 Tsikata H. Selasi Central Administration 0242603027 6 Atsatsa Felix MP’s Representative 0243774732 7 Agbottah Ernest Yorlator Assemblyman 0240989717 8 Augustine Ampoma Social Safeguards Specialist - 0204954285 WARFP 9 Dr. Emmanuel N. Abeka Social Safeguards Specialist - 0556373008 WARFP Introduction 99 The meeting started with self-introduction after the Presiding Member had welcomed the WARFP Safeguards Team from Accra and called on the team to brief management. Highlights of Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) The Social Safeguards Specialist for WARFP, Mr. Augustine Ampoma, briefed management of Keta Municipal Assembly on the draft ARAP. Among the key issues raised were the temporary relocation of fishermen and fish processors, permanent relocation of three project affected persons, and an improvement of fish pond as part of the process of making the project environs tidy. He also briefed management on the impact of the project on waste management since some community members use a crude dump site near the proposed site, especially the need for the Municipal Assembly to introduce skip containers. He indicated that the project has plans to procure skip containers and also sensitize the community on good waste management practices but called on the Assembly to support the effort by ensuring that the skip containers are emptied at regular intervals to avoid spillage. He thanked the Municipal Assembly for their support during the preparatory stage of the report and called for their input. Comments from KEMA The Presiding member of the Municipal Assembly thanked the Safeguards Team for making effort to seek their views on the Draft Report. He indicated that he had read the Draft Document and agrees with most of the recommendations. He inquired when the training for the Grievance Redress Committee would take place. Dr. Emmanuel Abeka 100 explained that the training would commence immediately WARFP secures approval from the World Bank. The Environmental Health Officer inquired from the Team who was responsible for the purchase of the skip container. Dr. Abeka explained that the cost of the container would be borne by WARFP. He said although the container would be paid for by the project, the collection and disposal would be the responsibility of the Waste Department Unit of the Municipal Assembly. The Municipal Planning Officer inquired why the costs of the relocation activities have been sourced to KeMa’s Common Fund. Mr. Ampoma explained that the Member of Parliament for Anloga Constituency Hon. Humado has agreed to fund the relocation activities through his MP’s share of the Common Fund. The Assemblyman for Lagbati Electoral inquired about the status of the request made by the Assembly to use the dredged spoils to reclaim land for the extension of the market. Dr. Abeka explained that the dredged spoils would be tested for toxicity and if found not to be toxic, the Municipal Assembly could seek approval from the Wild Division of the Forestry Commission on what to do. 101 The meeting came to a close at 12.15 102 Appendix XIII MINUTE OF A MEETING HELD WITH MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FISH PROCESSORS AND TRADERS (NAFPTA) AT ATORKOR- ANLOGA The meeting started at 2:30 pm with an opening prayer from Madam Glavi Mary In attendance are officers from the Fisheries Commission, Mr. Augustine Ampomah and Dr. Emmanuel Abeka, Hon. Ernest Agbotta Xorlalinam, Mr. Felix Atsatsa Dzidam and Mr. Tsikata Hope Selasi There were thirty three women from the National Association of Fish Processors (NAFTA) in attendance. 103 After a brief introduction of the officials Mr. Ampomah spoke about the purpose of their coming and took time to talk about the Proposed Landing site at Anloga Torkor. He extensively explained the importance and its environmental impact. He told the association of the Hygienic conditions of the landing site if completed. He elaborated on the various facilities of the project such as drying bay, smoking shed and structures, cold store if necessary and wash rooms etc. The members of the association were excited and they pledged their moral support for the project. They were given the opportunity to ask questions. In all six women asked the following questions. 1. Madam Daleku Vivian inquired whether there would be user fees from the members. Mr. Ampoma indicated that the project would be owned by the fish processors, fishermen and the community and as such the management and 104 matters of user fees would be determined by their own committee to ensure the facility is properly maintained. 2. Madam Amewoyi Bernice inquired whether fish processors from neighboring communities would be allowed to carry fish and shrimps to Anloga for processing. Mr. Ampoma Indicated that such a determination would be made by the association and their partners. 3. Madam Agbetsu Benedicta made a proposal for the drying area to be expanded to accommodate more women. 4. Madam Eunice Dzadza inquired whether there would be employment opportunity for the women. Dr. Abeka indicated that the construction has the potential to create employment for laborers and food vendors. 5. Madam Forgive Dumatso proposed inclusion of bathrooms to the design. Mr. Ampoma promised to forward the proposal to the designed engineers. 6. Madam Husunugbo Ekui suggested that since the Anloga Market had a bathroom it was not important to build a new one. She suggested that the drying area should rather be expanded. 105 Dr. Abeka promised the women that the team will refer some of their questions to the authorities in Accra. The meeting came to a closed at 3:15 pm. 106 ATTENDANCE LIST 1. Korkor Nartrey 2. Kpordorlor Rita 0541900757 3. Happy Seade 0249048704 4. Mary Norbesenu 0249304770 5. Oppong Gifty 0245022233 6. Amewoyi Bernice 0554951356 7. Solipo Aho 0249201413 8. Daleku Vivian 0247231583 9. Faustina Banini 0243066529 10. Faustina Agbemator 0243802038 11. Mama Afahede Dara 0249551209 12. Agbetsu Benedicta 13. Forgive Dumatso 0540443240 14. Cecilia Amede 0242735718 15. Felicia Awuku 0246728882 16. Eunice Dzadza 17. Glavi Mary 18. Zashi Agbasa 19. Madam Dzanmyikpor 0242806099 20. Husunugbo Ekui 21. Koshi Dafliso 22. Kafui Agbetsi 0242182519 23. Dora Ahiatsi 0245253760 24. Grace Acolatse 25. Felicia Zormelo 26. Justine Kudese 27. Hagbevor Beatrice 28. Agbasa Faith 0542846129 29. Dewulor Dzikunu 0243612807 30. Inncential Gakpo 0240553444 31. Lumor Akpene 0249232448 32. Priscilla Wemegah 0544190102 33. Doshie Aformanyah 0249297436 34. Felix Atsatsa Dzisam 0243774732 35. Agbottah E. Xorlalinam 0240989717 36. Tsikata Hope Selasi 0242603027 107 37. Augustine Ampoma 0204954285 38. Emmanuel A. Abeka 0556373008 108