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Consultations were held, however key information was withheld during the consultations. "ActionAid’s research finds that many of them have not been offered the choice of whether to be resettled or not".

Razaba is still currently home to an estimated 600 families. Another source states 1300 people.

Replacement house or cash. In January 2012 an agreement was reached with the government where the Government and Communities would gain up to 25% ownership of the project company in exchange for land free of encumbrance. Communities were due to receive cash compensation or be relocated to nearby farmland. Agro EcoEnergy has budgeted around $4m-$5m for compensation payouts and relocation costs but has yet to announce details of where farmers will be moved.

The project has taken an initiative to portion about 2000 ha of project land with access to two dams to be utilized for some years by the local pastoralists. This will facilitate their preparedness for sustainable living and grazing after being resettled. The pastoralists will for some years be trained in sustainable grazing, pastoralism and provided basic education in reading and writing to improve their livelihood. "EcoEnergy claims that the project will bring many benefits for the local community."