Performance Standard 5

When companies seek to acquire land for their business activities, it can lead to relocation and loss of shelter or livelihoods for communities or individual households. Involuntary resettlement occurs when affected people do not have the right to refuse land acquisition and are displaced, which may result in long-term hardship and impoverishment as well as social stress. PS5 advises companies to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible and to minimize its impact on those displaced through mitigation measures such as fair compensation and improvements to and living conditions. Active community engagement throughout the process is essential.

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Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement (2006)

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Performance Standard 5 Implementation Resources

• Good Practice Handbook: Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
• Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets
• Good Practice Note: Addressing the Social Dimensions of Private Sector Projects
• Investing in People: Sustaining Communities Through Improved Business Practice
• Doing Better Business Through Effective Public Consultation: A Good Practice Manual