Azerbaijan - AARP/ Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Absheron Peninsula Project : resettlement plan : Resettlement policy framework (Inglés)

The Azerbaijan AARP/Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Absheron Peninsula Project will: (i) improve the solid waste management system for the overall Absheron Peninsula in line with the national solid waste management laws and international ...  Vea más + The Azerbaijan AARP/Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Absheron Peninsula Project will: (i) improve the solid waste management system for the overall Absheron Peninsula in line with the national solid waste management laws and international environmental legal requirements and standards; (ii) provide solid waste collection, processing, and disposal services in districts surrounding Baku, and enhancing management of the Balakhani Landfill and three other existing open dumps; (iii) reduce public health risks and environmental damage caused by inappropriate handling of solid waste in the project area; and (iv) enhance public awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal and management. The potential relocation of the residents of the Balakhani landfill, as well as the income restoration of waster pickers, including those who operate in the Balakhani or other landfills will be carried out according to the following principles: (i) the PAP will be sufficiently informed of the nature of the project and the expected impact; (ii) loss of access or income as a result of physical works will be minimized and due compensation will be provided; (iii) A census will be undertaken to determine PAP eligible for income restoration measures; and (iv) cutoff date will be set and announced clearly to the public and the PAP to determine the eligibility to relocation and income restoration measures.  Ver menos -