[sustran] redraft of World Bank resettlement policy

[SUSTRAN Resource Centre]

Dear sustran-discussers, 
[The WB resettlement policy is being reviewed. See new item below - an
excerpt from the ACHR E-News July 1999 No 20. This is highly relevant to
those of you who are concerned about transport-related evictions and
resettlement issues.  

Paul.]


Asian Coalition for Housing Rights
ACHR E-News for July 1999          No 20			
.......

1. RE-DRAFT OF WORLD BANK’S RESETTLEMENT POLICY

The World Bank is re-drafting its practice on RESETTLEMENT policy and it is
expected to be issued in December 1999.  Until September 1999, it is
offering the opportunity for us to register views and outstanding concerns
on the proposed policy. The draft policy can be accessed through the World
Bank’s website at www.worldbank.org   by clicking the “For NGOs/Civil
Society” page. 
Comments can be provided by electronic mail to
Resettlement_Help_Desk at worldbank.org or fax to + 1 202 522 3247.  If you
have difficulty accessing the document contact ACHR for a copy. 
...


[Paul: And incidentally, another excerpt from the same newsletter will be
of interest to those who know Anwar Fazal who has been a key player in
establishing SUSTRAN and many other regional initiatives.]

f. Anwar Fazal, has been awarded the Honorary Doctorate (Philosophy) by
University Sains Malaysia (USM).  He is the sole recipient this year.  The
award was given to honour and in recognition of Dato' Anwar's contribution
for the development and progress of issues related to consumerism, civil
society, environment, health and good governance. Well done Anwar.
Contact: anwar.fazal at undp.org
.....

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