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Resettlement Actions Plans (RAP)

Building Sustainable Projects From Resettling

At CSR Advisors Limited, we believe that successful infrastructure development begins long before construction starts. It begins with understanding people, communities, livelihoods, and the social environment in which projects are implemented.
 

Our Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) services help governments, infrastructure developers, investors, development finance institutions, and extractive industry operators manage the social impacts of land acquisition and involuntary resettlement in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with national regulations and international best practices.
 

Drawing from our field experience on major infrastructure projects, including our involvement in the proposed Dangote Deep Seaport Project within the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ), we understand that effective resettlement planning extends far beyond compensation. It requires meaningful stakeholder engagement, credible baseline data, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable livelihood restoration.

Why Resettlement Action Planning Matters

Large-scale infrastructure projects have the potential to transform economies and improve livelihoods. However, they may also affect communities through land acquisition, displacement, or changes to existing livelihoods.
 

A well-prepared Resettlement Action Plan provides a structured framework for identifying potential social impacts, engaging affected stakeholders, documenting assets and livelihoods, protecting vulnerable groups, and ensuring that affected persons are treated fairly throughout the project lifecycle.
 

Our approach is built on the principle that responsible development creates value for both investors and host communities.

Our 
Experience

CSR Advisors Limited has supported field activities for the proposed Dangote Deep Seaport Project at the Olokola Free Trade Zone through pre-surveys, community mapping, stakeholder engagement, and data collection that informed the Resettlement Action Planning process. These assignments provided valuable insights into community structures, accessibility, socio-economic conditions, environmental characteristics, and logistical considerations essential for successful RAP implementation.

Our RAP Services

We provide end-to-end technical support across every stage of the Resettlement Action Plan process, including:

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Pre-survey & Baseline Studies

  • Preliminary field assessments

  • Community profiling

  • Socio-economic baseline studies

  • Livelihood assessments

  • Vulnerability identification

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Census & Asset Documentation

  • Household census and enumeration

  • Asset inventory and verification

  • Land ownership documentation

  • Livelihood documentation

  • Digital data collection

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Technical Reporting

  • Community Mapping Reports

  • Stakeholder Engagement Reports

  • RAP Reports

  • Social Baseline Reports

  • Monitoring Reports

  • Completion Reports

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Stakeholder Engagement

  • Stakeholder identification and mapping

  • Community entry protocols

  • Traditional institution engagement

  • Public consultations

  • Community sensitization programmes

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Social Performance Support

  • Impact assessment

  • Compensation support documentation

  • Livelihood Restoration Planning (LRP)

  • Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

Our Approach

Every assignment follows a structured and transparent process:

Project Understanding

We review project information to understand the proposed development, identify potential social risks, and define the scope of field activities.

Community Entry

We engage traditional rulers, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to establish trust, explain project objectives, and secure local cooperation.

Field Assessments

Our multidisciplinary teams conduct reconnaissance surveys, socio-economic studies, community mapping, household enumeration, and asset verification using both digital and conventional data collection methods.

Data Analysis

Field data undergo rigorous quality assurance, validation, and technical analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Reporting & Advisory

Findings are translated into evidence-based reports and practical recommendations that support informed decision-making and successful project implementation.

Why Clients Choose CSR Advisors Limited

Our clients trust us because we combine technical expertise with practical field experience.
 

Our strengths include:

  • Experienced multidisciplinary field teams

  • Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities

  • High-quality technical documentation

  • Robust digital data collection systems

  • Quality assurance and data validation

  • Community-centred engagement strategies

  • Ethical and transparent field practices

  • Knowledge of Nigerian regulatory requirements and international social performance standards
     

Our work is guided by professionalism, integrity, and respect for the communities where projects are implemented.

Our Resettlement Action Plan services help clients:

  • Reduce project risks

  • Build community trust

  • Improve stakeholder relationships

  • Support regulatory compliance

  • Enhance project sustainability

  • Protect vulnerable populations

  • Generate credible baseline information

  • Deliver socially responsible infrastructure projects

The Value We Deliver

Our Commitment

Infrastructure development should improve lives while preserving dignity, culture, and opportunity.


At CSR Advisors Limited, we are committed to supporting projects that balance economic growth with social responsibility through professional Resettlement Action Planning, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based advisory services.


Whether supporting governments, private developers, financial institutions, or international development partners, our goal remains the same—to help deliver infrastructure projects that are sustainable, inclusive, and beneficial to both investors and host communities.

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Partner with CSR Advisors Ltd.

If your organization is planning an infrastructure, extractive or industrial development project requiring Resettlement Action Planning, stakeholder engagement, or social performance support, our experienced team is ready to assist.
 

CSR Advisors Ltd.
Delivering Responsible Development Through Expert Resettlement Action

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