Post-project Review of Environmental Impact Assessmentfor Saguling Dam for Involuntary Resettlement

Abstract

Abstract It is imperative to refine the EIA methodologiesapplicable to dam construction projects. The aim of this study is to seek clues to this end by carrying out a post-project review of the EIA study conducted for the Saguling Dam in Indonesia. The following aspects were found to have been improperly dealt with either in the EIA study or during the implementation of the project: (a) collapse of the community; (b) improperly conveyed information for resettlers; (c) distrust among residents; (d) employment by construction project; and (e) compensation for resettlers. Recommendationsare made on each of these items to improve the methodologies.