floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, or other severe weather or climate events. Core Principle 4: Social Considerations Land Acquisition – OP: 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 least restoring, their livelihoods and living standards. BP Key Attributes related to Provisions in National System Practice Core Principles (Acts, Regulations, Guidelines, Directives ) Avoids or minimizes land None None except for World Bank acquisition and related adverse supported projects impacts. Identifies and addresses Both the Constitution of Uganda None except for World Bank economic and social impacts 1995 and the Land Act (1998) supported projects. caused by land acquisition or loss cite the right of Ugandans to own of access to natural resources, property only. including those affecting people who may lack full legal rights to assets or resources they use or occupy. Provides compensation sufficient Both the Constitution of Uganda Payment of compensation is not to purchase replacement assets of 1995 and the Land Act (1998) consistent except for Bank equivalent value and to meet any emphasize the need for adequate supported projects where necessary transitional expenses, and fair compensation. However emphasis on preparation of RAPs paid prior to taking of land or is no clarification on what is is made. Otherwise in isolated restricting access. fair or adequate. cases may receive market rates as opposed to replacement rates. Common practice of requesting land to be given freely to municipal projects. Provides supplemental livelihood None None. improvement or restoration measures if taking of land causes loss of income-generating opportunity (e.g., loss of crop production or employment). Restores or replaces public None None. infrastructure and community services that may be adversely affected. Core Principle 5: Social Considerations Indigenous Peoples and Vulnerable Groups – OP: Due consideration is given to cultural appropriateness of, and equitable access to, program benefits giving special attention to rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples and to the needs or concerns of vulnerable groups. BP Key Attributes related to Provisions in National System Practice Core Principles (Acts, Regulations, Guidelines, Directives )
floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, or other severe weather or climate events. Core Principle 4: Social Considerations – Land Acquisition OP: 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 least restoring, their livelihoods and living standards. BP Key Attributes related to Core Principles Provisions in National System (Acts, Regulations, Guidelines, Directives ) Practice Avoids or minimizes land acquisition and related adverse impacts. None None except for World Bank supported projects Identifies and addresses economic and social impacts caused by land acquisition or loss of access to natural resources, including those affecting people who may lack full legal rights to assets or resources they use or occupy. Both the Constitution of Uganda 1995 and the Land Act (1998) cite the right of Ugandans to own property only. None except for World Bank supported projects. Provides compensation sufficient to purchase replacement assets of equivalent value and to meet any necessary transitional expenses, paid prior to taking of land or restricting access. Both the Constitution of Uganda 1995 and the Land Act (1998) emphasize the need for adequate and fair compensation. However is no clarification on what is fair or adequate. Payment of compensation is not consistent except for Bank supported projects where emphasis on preparation of RAPs is made. Otherwise in isolated cases may receive market rates as opposed to replacement rates. Common practice of requesting land to be given freely to municipal projects. Provides supplemental livelihood improvement or restoration measures if taking of land causes loss of income-generating opportunity (e.g., loss of crop production or employment). None None. Restores or replaces public infrastructure and community services that may be adversely affected. None None. Core Principle 5: Social Considerations – Indigenous Peoples and Vulnerable Groups OP: Due consideration is given to cultural appropriateness of, and equitable access to, program benefits giving special attention to rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples and to the needs or concerns of vulnerable groups. BP Key Attributes related to Core Principles Provisions in National System (Acts, Regulations, Guidelines, Directives ) Practice
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