The development of national gas resources in Ghana is a priority to improve access to energy and stimulate more income for the country. Natural gas, available locally at affordable prices, guarantees a more stable, clean and safe energy supply. To implement the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and build the land-based reception systems for gas from the Sankofa field, we acquired land in the communities of Sanzule and neighbouring areas in the Western Region of Ghana. The acquired approximately 96 hectares directly affected 205 families that used the land for their livelihood. To manage the socio-economic changes resulting from the plant's construction, we launched a programme to restore income-generating activities and improve the living standards of beneficiaries in a sustainable way. The Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP), which forms part of the wider Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), was carried out in compliance with international standards, in particular with IFC PS5 (International Finance Corporation Performance Standard number 5) on land acquisition and involuntary resettlement. The programme aims to restore the livelihoods of families through food support during the transitional phase, a financial training programme for good management of compensation received following the land acquisition and the start up of new sustainable businesses. Specifically, we will encourage new farming businesses, livestock farming, aquaculture, small trading businesses and market access.
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The Livelihood Restoration Plan for development in Ghana
The LRP programme trained and supported around 1,400 people on starting up new businesses in Ghana.
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