Involuntary Resettlement Outcomes of Myitsone, UpperPaunglaung and Tha Htay Hydropower Projects: A comparativestudy in Myanmar
- Autores: Aung Tun Lin, Kaiwen Yao
- Localización: Second International Future Challenges in Sustainable UrbanPlanning & Territorial Management: Proceedings of the SUPTM 2024 conference / Salvador García-Ayllón Veintimilla (dir. congr.), José Luis Miralles García (dir. congr.), 2024, ISBN 978-84-17853-82-2, págs. 353-356
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Myitsone, Upper Paunglaung (UPL) and Tha Htay (TH) Hydropower projects have been significant drivers of involuntary resettlement in Myanmar. Despite differences in project characteristics such as type, size, location, and policy implications, the focus of this study is to assess collective outcomes of resettlement efforts initiated by project proponents. The findings indicate that providing monetary compensation alone did not adequately meet the livelihood needs and longterm sustainability of resettled populations. The deficiency in long-term livelihood planning, the absence of income restoration strategies, and a lack of funding for local development initiatives have placed considerable stress on the resettled families. The study highlights that the number of employed family individuals and their average income levels have decreased after resettlement. Thishas led to greater reliance on nearby forests and casual employment opportunities. Hence, it underscores the significance of giving priority to a blend of strategies involving land substitution and nonland-based solutions in future planning and execution of resettlement programs.
