Author : CCMT CCMT
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 1779223870
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (792 download)
Book Synopsis Development Induced Displacements in Zimbabwe by : CCMT CCMT
Download or read book Development Induced Displacements in Zimbabwe written by CCMT CCMT and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Development-induced displacements may lead to loss of land, livelihoods, shelter, property, and access to social facilities, natural resources and cultural heritage, if the affected people are not cushioned by appropriate compensation and social support mechanisms, as well as integrated rehabilitation programmes to mitigate negative impact. As a result, communities often resist relocations and in some instances the emerging conflicts between the responsible authorities and the affected communities delay critical development projects. The policies of the Government of Zimbabwe are geared towards rural development, economic growth and foreign investment. This calls for a complementing review and harmonisation of legislation, policies and practices designed to protect the rights and livelihoods of rural communities affected and displaced by development projects. In 2019, the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation (CCMT) hosted a series of multi-stakeholder policy dialogues on the issue of development-induced displacements in Zimbabwe. In addition, a research symposium was held in collaboration with the Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute (TMMRI, Midlands State University) on Zimbabwean displacement experiences and policy options. This book, with contributions from a wide range of researchers and practitioners, presents the results of that process.