Involuntary Resettlement Planning, Livelihood Restoration, and Social Impact Assessment
Involuntary Resettlement Planning, Livelihood Restoration, and Social Impact Assessment
Build a strong foundation in involuntary resettlement and livelihood restoration through hands-on learning and real-world case studies. Gain essential skills, connect with peers, and build a foundation for further specialization in resettlement planning and social sustainability.
- Presented by: Dr. Gwendolyn Wellmann
- Course level: Foundational
- Language of delivery: English
- Prerequisites: None, this course is aimed at people with very limited or no knowledge or experience
- Homework between sessions: None
- Logistics: This course takes place live over Zoom in multiple segments. Course times are listed in UTC; make sure to check that the time of this course works for you in your time zone.
This foundational, but intensive, course offers a practical introduction to the principles and processes of managing involuntary resettlement and restoring livelihoods in development and industry projects. Designed for students, junior consultants, social practitioners, government officials, NGOs, and host community members, the course provides foundational knowledge of international standards such as World Bank ESS5 and IFC PS5.
Through lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will learn the basics on how to engage with Social Impact Assessments (SIAs), engage stakeholders effectively, design Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), and design inclusive livelihood restoration programs. At the end of the course, attendees will have a solid grounding in global best practices, tools for monitoring and evaluation, and a clear understanding of how to apply these principles within their own project contexts.
Gain essential skills, connect with peers, and build a foundation for further specialization in resettlement planning and social sustainability.
Dr. Gwendolyn Wellmann has over 25 years of experience specializing in involuntary resettlement, social impact assessment, and community training across Africa. Her expertise lies in facilitating rights-based resettlement processes, designing social safeguards in line with international standards, and delivering technical support to both communities and legal teams in complex resettlement disputes.
Her work involves crafting and monitoring Resettlement Action Plans, conducting socio-economic and gender risk assessments, and mediating between stakeholders to ensure equitable outcomes. Gwendolyn is also an experienced trainer and her ability to translate complex social science concepts into practical tools is a defining feature of her work.
Further information about the course instructor can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolynwellmann/
IAIA Members: USD$480 // Non-Members: USD$580. Full payment must be received by the posted registration deadline.
All course times are listed in UTC. Make sure to check that the time of this course works for you in your time zone.
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Please register early! The course will be cancelled if the minimum number has not been reached one week before the course start date. If the training course is cancelled at that time due to low enrollment, IAIA will notify you and provide refund information.
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