RESETTLEMENT PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

Greenfield Consult is one of Zambia’s most experienced firms in the design and execution of resettlement programs for infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, and water development projects. We help clients navigate the social, legal, and logistical complexities of land access and economic displacement.

Our approach to involuntary resettlement is rooted in dignity, fairness, and compliance. We work with project-affected communities, developers, and financiers to develop Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPFs), and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs) that meet both local legal frameworks and international standards.

Our Resettlement Services Include:
• Census and asset inventory of affected persons
• Socio-economic and vulnerability assessments
• Stakeholder consultation and participation
• Compensation planning and entitlement matrix
• Resettlement site identification and planning
• Livelihood restoration planning and monitoring
• Implementation support and RAP auditing

Standards & Compliance:
Our team is fully trained in applying the World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards, and AfDB Involuntary Resettlement Policy. We ensure that all resettlement activities promote equity, transparency, and sustainable outcomes.

Why Greenfield Consult?
• 15+ years of RAP and LRP execution across sectors
• Strong understanding of Zambian customary and statutory land tenure systems
• Legal support for land acquisition and compensation (in-house expertise)
• Experience in both physical and economic displacement contexts

Featured Resettlement Projects:
• Upper Lunsemfwa Dam RAP – Displacement of 270+ households (2023–24)
• Lusaka Water Supply Project – RAP Implementation (USD 400M MCC project)
• Ilute Solar Project – Livelihood Restoration in Sesheke (2022)
• Dangote Cement Plant RAP – Copperbelt Province (2011)
• Gwanda–Beitbridge Road RAP – Zimbabwe (AfDB/COMESA, 2017)

Client Advantages:
• Reduced delays in project execution
• Minimized risks of disputes and legal challenges
• Improved community relations and acceptance
• Full documentation for compliance, reporting, and audit

Let’s Collaborate
Greenfield Consult is ready to partner with you at every stage of the resettlement cycle—from planning through implementation and closure. Contact us to ensure your project meets its goals while protecting the rights of affected communities.