Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The University of Groningen is hosting a summer school on Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability from the 6th - 17th of July, 2015.
This summer school (practical training course) promotes understanding about and develops skills in managing the social risks and impacts associated to the development of public and private investment projects (e.g. mines, dams, highways, industry parks, electricity transmission corridors, agricultural developments, et cetera), and particularly issues related to land acquisition and resettlement. Research into the displacement of peoples following large projects generally shows that, unless properly planned and managed, they are made worse-off.
