Resettlement Action Plans that respect people and keep projects moving
We support clients and governments across East Africa to prepare, implement, monitor and audit Resettlement Action Plans. Talk to our team about your site, timeline and the standard your project must meet.
Why land acquisition matters
Infrastructure needs land, and land is people’s homes, farms and businesses. Funders such as the World Bank, AfDB and JICA require a Resettlement Action Plan wherever a project displaces people. A well-run RAP protects affected persons and keeps the project on schedule.
We support our clients and governments, especially in East Africa, in RAP preparation, RAP implementation, RAP evaluation and monitoring, and RAP completion audits for all infrastructure projects, landfills and quarries.
- RAP preparation
- RAP implementation
- Evaluation & monitoring
- Completion audits
- Infrastructure
- Landfills
- Quarries
Our process
Step 1: Census and asset inventory
We identify every project affected person and record their land, structures, crops and other assets, with survey-grade maps of each holding.
Step 2: Valuation and entitlements
Assets are valued and entitlements set out in line with Ugandan law and the funder’s safeguard policy.
Step 3: Stakeholder engagement
Affected communities, local leaders and district officials are consulted throughout, with a clear grievance process.
Step 4: Implementation, monitoring and audit
We support compensation and livelihood restoration, then monitor progress and carry out completion audits.
Benefits of working with COGO
Funder compliance
Plans are prepared to World Bank, AfDB and national requirements.
Fewer disputes
Accurate maps and open engagement reduce grievances and delays.
Livelihoods protected
Alternatives that minimise negative impacts are proposed from the start.
“We consider an assignment successful when it is embraced and owned by everyone it affects.”
Who needs this service?
- Road, energy and water projects that need land
- Government ministries and agencies
- Private developers of dams, landfills and quarries
What you receive
| Deliverable | What’s included |
|---|---|
| Census & inventory | Every affected person and asset recorded |
| Cadastral maps | Survey plans of affected land |
| RAP report | Entitlements, budget and schedule |
| Monitoring | Progress reports and completion audits |
Every assignment is quoted on its scope, location and timeline. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
What is a Resettlement Action Plan?
Do you also monitor RAP implementation?
Ready to start your land acquisition?
Tell us about your project and we will reply with a clear scope, timeline and quote.