Model of Resettlement Management for Power Plant Project

Abstract

The objective of this research is to create the model of resettlement management for power plant project. The research focuses on Hongsa Power Plant Project, Xayaboury, Lao PDR. The research methodology is a qualitative research including documentary research, in-depth interview, focus group, and hearing.

              The research found out that the effectiveness of the resettlement management comprising of 7 factors of a process including disclosure of project information and public participation; land acquisition and compensation; development of resettlement site; physical relocation and transitional support; livelihoods restoration and rehabilitation; grievance redress; and baseline data management of the re-settlers.

The research recommendation is to comply with the research findings in Thailand by setting up policy at the national level, and operational level in order to prevent the conflict and project resistance and providing satisfaction from the benefit of the project. Further research recommendation is “The Improvement of Quality of Lives of the Re-settlers after Relocation”; and “Health Surveillance from Power Plant of the Re-settlers after Relocation”.