RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORKS
At Greenfield Consult, we provide expert support in the preparation of Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPFs) to guide land acquisition and involuntary resettlement for development projects. Our RPFs are developed in compliance with national legislation and international standards including the World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS5) and IFC Performance Standards.
An RPF provides a strategic-level plan that outlines principles, procedures, and institutional arrangements for resettlement, especially in cases where project impacts cannot be fully determined during the project preparation stage. Our team ensures that RPFs are context-appropriate, socially inclusive, and legally sound, offering a clear roadmap for project implementers and stakeholders.
Our RPF Services Include:
• Legal and policy gap analysis (national vs international standards)
• Definition of resettlement principles and eligibility criteria
• Institutional roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms
• Frameworks for compensation, livelihood restoration, and assistance
• Grievance redress mechanism (GRM) design
• Consultation and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting structures
Methodology:
We use participatory planning, stakeholder mapping, legal review, and comparative policy analysis to ensure RPFs are practical and enforceable. We also align our work with ongoing land tenure reforms and customary systems where relevant.
Selected RPF Projects:
• Mutinondo & Luchenene Hydro Projects – RPF for hydropower development (2023–2024)
• Lusaka Water and Sanitation Improvement Project – RPF for infrastructure upgrades (2017–2018)
• Agricultural Productivity Program for Southern Africa (APPSA) – RPF for land acquisition support (2012)
Why Choose Greenfield:
• 16+ years of hands-on experience with resettlement planning
• Legal, social, and technical expertise in-house
• Proven ability to bridge national policy and international safeguards
• Extensive engagement with PAPs, regulators, and donors
Plan with Confidence
Engage Greenfield Consult to develop your Resettlement Policy Framework and lay the foundation for fair, transparent, and compliant resettlement processes.