standard specifications according to Article 5 of the Standards and Specifications Law No.22 of 2000. Disaster Management Plans (DMPs), are normally partially covered in the environmental management plans included in the IZE/EIA reports while implementation is mostly partial unless an actual disaster occurs then GDCD takes effective action. Core Principle 4: Land acquisition and loss of access to natural resources are managed in a way that avoids or minimizes displacement, and affected people are assisted in improving, or at restoring, their livelihoods and living standards. Key Elements System Requirements Key Findings Recommendations Avoids or minimizes land The main tools used for land acquisition in Land Acquisition Rules examines acquisition and related Jordan is the Land Acquisition Law No. (12) of feasibility taking into consideration adverse impacts 1987 provides the Government of Jordan the the genuineness of the public The PforR shall not support projects/programs that involves right to acquire any piece of land or property to purpose involved, the minimum resettlement. develop a project for public benefit. However, requirements of the acquiring the government has to compensate the owner(s) agency, and suitability of the area fairly. In case the owner(s) are not satisfied with proposed for requisition keeping in When limited involuntary resettlement is the compensation, they can take it to court. Such view its alternative uses if any.” unavoidable-for activities occurring in parallel of the PforR- due process should matters are considered of high urgency and will However, performance in this be observed so that displaced persons shall be handled by the court system as quickly as regard varies and needs significant be informed of their rights, consulted on possible. The law outlines all the related improvement. specifics. their options, and offered technically, economically, and socially feasible resettlement alternatives or fair and Management of Government Property Law / adequate compensation. Leasing and Authorization of Government Property By-law Under the provisions of the Management of Government Law No 17 of 1974 and the Leasing and Authorization of Government
standard specifications according to Article 5 of the Standards and Specifications Law No.22 of 2000. Disaster Management Plans (DMPs), are normally partially covered in the environmental management plans included in the IZE/EIA reports while implementation is mostly partial unless an actual disaster occurs then GDCD takes effective action. Core Principle 4: Land acquisition and loss of access to natural resources are managed in a way that avoids or minimizes displacement, and affected people are assisted in improving, or at restoring, their livelihoods and living standards. Key Elements System Requirements Key Findings Recommendations Avoids or minimizes land acquisition and related adverse impacts The main tools used for land acquisition in Jordan is the Land Acquisition Law No. (12) of 1987 provides the Government of Jordan the right to acquire any piece of land or property to develop a project for public benefit. However, the government has to compensate the owner(s) fairly. In case the owner(s) are not satisfied with the compensation, they can take it to court. Such matters are considered of high urgency and will be handled by the court system as quickly as possible. The law outlines all the related specifics. Management of Government Property Law / Leasing and Authorization of Government Property By-law Under the provisions of the Management of Government Law No 17 of 1974 and the Leasing and Authorization of Government Land Acquisition Rules examines feasibility taking into consideration the genuineness of the public purpose involved, the minimum requirements of the acquiring agency, and suitability of the area proposed for requisition keeping in view its alternative uses if any.” However, performance in this regard varies and needs significant improvement. The PforR shall not support projects/programs that involves resettlement. When limited involuntary resettlement is unavoidable-for activities occurring in parallel of the PforR- due process should be observed so that displaced persons shall be informed of their rights, consulted on their options, and offered technically, economically, and socially feasible resettlement alternatives or fair and adequate compensation.
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