Resettlement in Asian Countries: Legislation, Administration and Struggles for Rights

This book examines land acquisition and resettlement experience in Asian countries, highlighting the challenges and struggles associated with social and resettlement risk assessments, social and cultural exclusion, and lack of institutional capacity. It provides a comparative review and assessment of the impact of new land and resettlement laws and regulatory frameworks, with case studies and comparative analyses contributing to advancing resettlement knowledge and management practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of land acquisition and resettlement experiences in Asian countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the world's development-induced displacement. Navigating the complexities of balancing legal frameworks and meeting the diverse needs of displaced communities, many Asian nations have adopted integrated land and resettlement laws in recent years. This insightful publication offers a comparative analysis and evaluation of the impact of these new laws and regulatory frameworks for expropriation, compensation, and resettlement.

Written by an international, interdisciplinary team of experts from both practice and academia, the book sheds light on the ongoing challenges and struggles associated with social and resettlement risk assessments, the social and cultural exclusion of indigenous and vulnerable groups in certain countries, and the inadequate institutional capacity to effectively manage and administer resettlement processes. Through comprehensive case studies and comparative analyses, the book makes substantial contributions to advancing resettlement knowledge and management practices.

This book serves as a valuable resource for development practitioners, researchers, and scholars across global development, political science, Asian studies, planning, and law. It can also be utilized as a valuable tool for resettlement management training programs and graduate-level courses/seminars in development studies. By examining the diverse experiences and legal frameworks in Asian countries, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of land acquisition and resettlement and offers practical solutions for addressing displacement and promoting sustainable development.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367748364