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Resettlement Planning18continuedThe following steps for identifying the peoplelikely to be affected by the project (bullet 1)are outlined in the handbook on pages 12 to25. The preparation and implementation of aRAP is a complex and serious procedure,one that will require the commitment oftime, expertise and resources.It is important to note that resettlement isnot purely about replacement of physicalassets but also about restoring the socialfabric of communities, which is usuallydisrupted during a resettlement process.Steps 1 to 3 below describe efforts toquantify the resettlement – population andasset census and inventory. However, Steps4 to 6 also include gathering qualitativeknowledge to help restore the quality ofcommunity life, not just the standard ofliving.STEP 1Develop thematic maps that identify suchfeatures as population settlements,infrastructure, soil composition, naturalvegetation areas, water resources and landuse patterns.STEP 2Undertake a census that enumerates theaffected people and registers themaccording to location.STEP 4Conduct socio-economic surveys and studiesof all affected people (including seasonal,migrant and host populations), as necessary.These surveys should include focus groupsand discussions with the various sectorsof the communities being resettled, tounderstand the social dynamics and patternsthat will be disrupted by the resettlementprocess.STEP 5Analyse the results of the surveys andstudies to establish compensationparameters, design appropriate incomerestoration and sustainable developmentinitiatives, and identify baseline monitoringindicators. Initiatives to support therestoration of the social fabric of theresettled communities and their communityvitality will also be important.STEP 6Engage in consultation with affectedpopulations regarding mitigation of effectsand development opportunities. Work withthe resettled people to ensure that theresettlement program is achieving its aimsof restoring and enhancing their way of life.MANAGEMENT TOOLSSTEP 3Prepare an inventory of lost and affectedassets at the household, enterprise andcommunity level. This will need to considerloss of access as well as physical loss.Community Development Toolkit181