Deal #7350

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of indigenous people

Kreung,

Kachok,

Jarai

Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected

Kreung ethnic group in Mass Village; Jarai in Mouy; Kachok in Kak and Inn

Recognition status of community land tenure

Indigenous Peoples traditional or customary rights recognized by government

Comment on recognition status of community land tenure

Land Law of Cambodia recognizes customary and residential rights. The Kingdom of Cambodia is constitutionally bound to recognize and respect the human rights enshrined in international law covenants.

Consultation of local community

Community consultation

Limited consultation

How did the community react?

Community reaction

Mixed reaction

Displacement of people

Yes

Negative impacts for local communities

Environmental degradation, Socio-economic, Cultural loss, Displacement

Promised or received compensation

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

People whose land was taken would receive the same amount in a different area but the same amount was not given

Promised benefits for local communities

Comment on promised benefits for local communities

No compensation for communal losses were given even though the villages have stated communal costs including those that are inked to their tradition and spiritual locations

Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)

Equitable Cambodia (EC) and Inclusive Development International (IDI) helped map and document the abuses endured by the communities. Negotiations between the investor, communities, and government were also facilitated.

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