Nam Theun 2 Public Consultation Stakeholder participation in project planning, implementation & monitoring Steps: 1) Information collection & dissemination 2) Eliciting stakeholder concerns 3) Active involvement in project design – ’feedback loop’
Examples - 1 Resettlement area preference for the Nakai Plateau Village sites within traditional ’spirit territories’ or adjacent areas
Examples - 2 Alterations to the livelihood model and increased options for resettlers Modifications to house designs
Benefits Support for the project at local level Trust and co-operation Integration of social concerns at early stage GOL involvement and training
Lessons Ethnic composition and language Comprehensive strategy & approach Institutionalisation of process at the village level