Skills' sets and shared benefits: perceptions of resettled people from the Yangtze-Huai River Diversion Project in China



Xu, Junzhuo, Shi, Guoqing, Li, Bingqin, Fischer, Thomas B ORCID: 0000-0003-1436-1221, Zhang, Ruilian, Yan, Dengcai, Jiang, Jingjun, Yang, Qi and Sun, Zhonggen
(2021) Skills' sets and shared benefits: perceptions of resettled people from the Yangtze-Huai River Diversion Project in China. IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT APPRAISAL, 39 (5). pp. 429-438.

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Abstract

Development induced displacement and resettlement (DIDR) projects should share their benefits with those affected by them. This paper shows that in the case of the Yangtze-Huai River Diversion Project in China perceptions of compensation received differs amongst different groups of resettled people even if levels of compensation are similar. Based on a survey with displaced people, a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation concludes that those with generic skills’ sets are the most satisfied, mainly because they are able to find new work and re-establish livelihoods after resettlement more quickly. On the other hand, those with only agricultural skills find it difficult to re-establish their livelihood and are often dissatisfied. Finally, those who did not have any work before resettlement were found to be satisfied overall as their life quality is said to have improved. The skills of those affected are therefore a key explanatory factor for satisfaction with compensation following resettlement.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Development induced displacement and resettlement, hydro-projects, sustainable livelihoods, benefits sharing, China, perceived benefits
Divisions: Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Environmental Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 21 Oct 2021 09:34
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 21:26
DOI: 10.1080/14615517.2020.1848242
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3141143