Irrespective of age, sex, occupation or economic condition, all stakeholders strongly supported the program. Community is optimistic about the project benefits and suggested to consider participation of community members in implementation and long-term post-project monitoring. Major recommendations of the FGDs are related to river and canal excavation requirements, resilient fishing practices, capacity building of the fishing communities, infrastructure requirements, livelihood transformation, and disaster risk reduction. Since land acquisition and involuntary resettlement otherwise are not envisaged, the consultation process in the implementation stage will focus on these issues where relevant at specific project intervention sites. The FGD-wise details is attached as Annex 2. Information Disclosure The mechanism of information dissemination should be simple and be accessible to all. Two of the important means that have been followed until now include briefing material and organization of community consultation sessions. The briefing material (all to be prepared in local language) can be in the form of (a) brochures (including project information, details of entitlements including compensation and assistance to be given to the PAPs; grievance mechanism) that can be kept in the offices of local self-government (Union Council Office) and project office; (b) posters to be displayed at prominent locations and (c) leaflets that can be distributed in the project areas. Consultation meetings should also be organized at regular intervals by the project to acquaint the PAPs of the following: Timeline and progress of the project; Information on compensation and entitlements; Information on land acquisition and market valuations of property; Time line for acquisition/ voluntary donation/ direct purchase approaches. Also, opinion and consensus of the community needs to be sought for common and cultural property relocation. Information disclosure procedures are mandated to provide citizen centric information as well as all documentation necessary for addressing any queries. A computer based information management systems shall be employed to disseminate information pertaining to the project. Disclosure of information will enhance governance and accountability specifically with respect to strengthening of monitoring indicators to help the World Bank monitor compliance with the agreements and assess impact on outcomes. This Information Disclosure Policy is intended to ensure that information concerning the project activities will be made available to the public in the absence of a compelling reason for confidentiality. Information shall be provided in a timely and regular manner to all stakeholders, affected parties, and the public. Access by the public to information and documentation held or generated by the project will facilitate the transparency, accountability, and legitimacy as well as operations overseen by it.
Irrespective of age, sex, occupation or economic condition, all stakeholders strongly supported the program. Community is optimistic about the project benefits and suggested to consider participation of community members in implementation and long-term post-project monitoring. Major recommendations of the FGDs are related to river and canal excavation requirements, resilient fishing practices, capacity building of the fishing communities, infrastructure requirements, livelihood transformation, and disaster risk reduction. Since land acquisition and involuntary resettlement otherwise are not envisaged, the consultation process in the implementation stage will focus on these issues where relevant at specific project intervention sites. The FGD-wise details is attached as Annex 2. Information Disclosure The mechanism of information dissemination should be simple and be accessible to all. Two of the important means that have been followed until now include briefing material and organization of community consultation sessions. The briefing material (all to be prepared in local language) can be in the form of (a) brochures (including project information, details of entitlements including compensation and assistance to be given to the PAPs; grievance mechanism) that can be kept in the offices of local self-government (Union Council Office) and project office; (b) posters to be displayed at prominent locations and (c) leaflets that can be distributed in the project areas. Consultation meetings should also be organized at regular intervals by the project to acquaint the PAPs of the following: Timeline and progress of the project; Information on compensation and entitlements; Information on land acquisition and market valuations of property; Time line for acquisition/ voluntary donation/ direct purchase approaches. Also, opinion and consensus of the community needs to be sought for common and cultural property relocation. Information disclosure procedures are mandated to provide citizen centric information as well as all documentation necessary for addressing any queries. A computer based information management systems shall be employed to disseminate information pertaining to the project. Disclosure of information will enhance governance and accountability specifically with respect to strengthening of monitoring indicators to help the World Bank monitor compliance with the agreements and assess impact on outcomes. This Information Disclosure Policy is intended to ensure that information concerning the project activities will be made available to the public in the absence of a compelling reason for confidentiality. Information shall be provided in a timely and regular manner to all stakeholders, affected parties, and the public. Access by the public to information and documentation held or generated by the project will facilitate the transparency, accountability, and legitimacy as well as operations overseen by it.
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