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2. List facts and statements [positions] made by the parties.Facts about the investor [Party A] and statements he made,> > The investor has followed legal procedures to secure the land;> > The investor has mobilised human and material resources for the area;> > The investor was attacked by the local communities;> > The investor asked the government and thelocal communities for compensation;> > The investor has an ambition to contributeto the development of the region;> > He has a plan to absorb the local labour in the productionprocess and create employment opportunities.Facts about the community [Party B] and statements they made,> > They seemed to agree to the project at the beginning;> > They are afraid of losing their identity;> > They want to retain the land for their future generations;> > They have lost trust in the government;> > They have damaged production materials and attacked people;> > They have put themselves in a violent and turbulent environment.3. Identify each party's fears, feelings and wishes.Do not reflect about the parties, but formulate sentences from the respective party's perspective, starting with "I/we feel..." "I/we wish..." "I/we fear..."Party A: I, The investor> > I fear being attacked by the local community.> > I fear being threatened by the community.> > I fear losing my reputation and the valueattached to the business.> > I fear losing my property.> > I fear that my contribution to the developmentplan of the region will be disrupted.> > I fear getting abused by the local communityand other interest groups.> > I feel betrayed by the government and thecommunity.> > I feel misunderstood because I really workedhard to bring development and peace.> > I feel disappointed by the reluctance of thegovernment.> > I feel hopeless.> > I feel that other interested groups are interfering.> > I feel the people are backed by other investors.> > I wish that the government would resolvethe problem.> > I wish for the young generation to benefitfrom the investment.> > I wish that the living standard of the peoplewill be improved.> > I wish that peace and prosperity will cometo this area.72 Mediation Trainer’s Manual