Land-use conflict and socio-economic impacts of infrastructure projects: the case of Diamer Bhasha Dam in Pakistan. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sabir, Muazzam; Torre, André; Magsi, Habibullah
• Is Part Of: Area development and policy. Volume 2:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Conflict -- territorial disputes -- dam construction impacts -- compensation -- public participation; 冲突 -- 土地纠纷 -- 大坝建设影响 -- 补偿 -- 公众参与; conflicto -- disputas territoriales -- impactos de construcción de presa -- compensación -- participación pública; конфликт -- территориальные споры -- последствия строительства плотины -- компенсация -- участие общественности; Regional planning -- BRIC countries -- Periodicals; Economic development -- BRIC countries -- Periodicals; Rural-urban relations -- BRIC countries -- Periodicals; Human geography -- BRIC countries -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Rural-urban relations -- Periodicals; Human geography -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 338.90091724
• DOI: 10.1080/23792949.2016.1271723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2379-2949

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article examines the conflicts arising from the Diamer Bhasha Dam project in northern Pakistan. Conflicts arising from the impacts of the dam on the local population and territory and steps to resolve some of them are identified. These impacts relate to unfair land acquisition, improper displacement, inadequate compensation, resettlement and future livelihoods. The completion of the project depends on the arrangement of project finance, resolution of conflicts among different actors and the consent of all stakeholders. In the light of this case, strategies for improved infrastructure project governance are identified.