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Deal #8767 Version #93594
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Created at
2021-06-08
Last update
2024-07-30
Last full update
2024-07-30
Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected
Name of community
Ras Ghareb
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
Two smaller communities, Ras Shoqeir and Wadi Dara, are situated further south, approximately 60 km and 72 km away, respectively.
The project area falls under the informal authority of the Tababna Bedouin tribe, but no Bedouin reside near the project site
Recognition status of community land tenure
Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government
Consultation of local community
Community consultation
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Comment on consultation of local community
SESA has been prepared by RCREEE and presented for the public and potentially affected community in 2017.
Promised or received compensation
Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
All stakeholders promised the importance of providing sufficient job opportunities to Ras Ghareb
communities and that the area has employment potential.
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
The project has committed to providing professional training to local communities. It is classified as Environmental Category A by the IFC, indicating that it may have significant environmental and social impacts.