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Deal #8767 Version #94406

Egypt, Arab Rep.

Created at

2021-06-08

Last update

2024-10-02

Last full update

2024-10-03

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

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

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.