From displacement to resettlement: the stakeholders strategies to mitigate impoverishment risks of the Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project Pakistan

Ali, Sher; Duan, Yuefang; Bilal, Hazrat; Ramsey, Thomas Stephen

doi:10.1080/14615517.2022.2080490

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“…Implementing large-scale infrastructure projects frequently requires the relocation of communities to accommodate project-specific needs [5]. The Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project (GBHP) in Pakistan is a notable project that seeks to exploit the hydropower capabilities in the province of Punjab and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions [6]. The conventional Social Impact Assessment (SIA) approach has historically involved conducting a predictive analysis to support the regulatory approval process of significant projects.…”

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“…Although such projects can offer many positive impacts, such as heightened energy generation and economic growth, they also have significant social and environmental consequences. Community displacement resulting from resettlement raises substantial questions about the welfare and contentment of individuals subjected to relocation [6,7].…”

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“…Total population is 26,500 of three districts' affected villages). Source P-NGO, 2020[6]. Authors' Explanations: The following outlines the yellow color specifics of Cochran's sample size formula.…”

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Fostering Well-Being in Resettled Communities: Cultivating Cultural Resilience and Sustainable Development in Resettlement Caused by Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project, Pakistan

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The construction of hydropower projects is increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation. Community displacement resulting from the construction of these projects raises significant questions about the post-resettlement welfare and satisfaction of the individuals subjected to project-associated relocation and resettlement processes. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of physical resources, locational characteristics, the resettlement area, health facilities, housing facilities, communication, and the socio-cultural environment on the satisfaction of resettled people, along with two mediators: sustainable development and cultural resilience in the resettlement of the project-affected communities of the Barotha Hydropower Project (GBHP) in Pakistan. In this cross-sectional study, data are collected from 223 resettlers from three villages (Barotha, Eassa, and Feroze). The researchers examined sustainable development and cultural resilience as mediating factors that play a role in resettlers’ satisfaction. The physical resource results indicate that, in the GBHPP, resettled people are unsatisfied, while other variables such as locational characteristics, resettlement area, health facilities, housing facilities, communication, and socio-cultural environment play a significant role in resettlement satisfaction. The role of both mediators, sustainable development and cultural resilience, strengthen the relationship between the predictors and criteria in terms of their value and their contribution to the resettlers’ satisfaction. Through the analysis of these variables, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of these factors, which contribute to the satisfaction of resettlers. Additionally, the study seeks to provide insights that can inform the development of strategies that foster the creation of resilient and prosperous resettlement communities. The research conclusions will also aid in developing policies and community initiatives that support the happiness and wellbeing of resettled communities.

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confidence: 99%