Deal #1755

South Sudan

Created at

2013-02-15

Last update

2024-05-22

Last full update

2024-05-22

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of community

Nzara

Consultation of local community

Community consultation

Not consulted

Displacement of people

Comment on displacement of people

There are several villages located on the leased land. No information about displacement.

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)

"The affected communities receive a lump sum deposit of $200,000 US into a social fund (only 70,000 paid) in addition to royalty payments of US$5 per cubic meter of sawn teak board that the company exports."

Promised benefits for local communities

Health, Education, Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...), Financial support, Other

Comment on promised benefits for local communities

The company has developed a close association with the local community and invests heavily in its development. beyond this, the company has formed a unique community fund programme to fund projects to directly benefit the local community. The company grows, it will invest in infrastructure that is needed in Lainya county and throughout South Sudan.