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The New Framework for Land Acquisition in Myanmar

The brand new law on the Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation is poised to drastically reform the way land can be released by the government for public purposes such as infrastructure projects. How has the process been reformed? Which new institutions are created and what do they do? How can project affected persons object, and when? Who has the last word on the compensation paid? In this unique briefing, we do not offer a legal analysis but rather a practical examination of the new rules. Based on our experience assisting land acquisitions and transfers on the ground, how do our experts think their law will impact projects?

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Who determines the compensation and how?
  • How is the process supposed to work under the new law?
  • When are the public announcements made?
  • Who can start a land acquisition process? The government or the company?
  • Voluntary transfer of compulsory acquisition: what is best?
  • What happens if project affected person refuse the offer?
  • Do you need to convert first and acquire second, or the other way around?
  • Can the courts get involved under the new law?
  • How does the new law compare with the World Bank performance standard No.5?

Program

TimeTopic
8.30am – 9.00amRegistration
9.00am – 9.20amHow does the land acquisition process work? Theory v. Practice, 1894 v. 2019.
– Comparing the process
– How do the agencies involved change?
– What about voluntary transfers?
9.20am – 9.50amHot issues in Myanmar Land acquisition compared to past
– Who is eligible for compensation? Does Myanmar Law have the same standards as PS5?
– Who determines the compensation?
– Calculating the compensation: comparing Myanmar Law with international standards
– When should the cut-off date be? Differences between Myanmar Law and PS5?
– Compensation in the form of other land: compulsory or up to negotiation?
9.50am – 10.00amBreak
10.00am – 10.20amPS5 and Good International Practices
Presented by IFC
10.20am – 11.00amCase study: Example of how to carry out a land acquisition strategy. (Actual case example)
11.00am – 12.00pmPanel Discussion: Does the new law make Land Acquisition smoother, or more difficult?
Panelists to be announced…

Attendance at this workshop is free for VDB Loi clients. 30,000 kyats will be charged at the event to non-clients. Seats are limited and confirmation will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your place, please click on Register button under Event Details or contact Thiha Zaw ([email protected] ), +95 9 773 788 813, +951 925 3752~756.

Speakers

Edwin Vanderbruggen
Senior Partner
VDB Loi

Eva Rossi
Environmental and Social Development Specialist
IFC

Moderator

Edwin Vanderbruggen
Senior Partner
VDB Loi

Panelists

Myo Min Htun
Assistant Director at the General Administration Department, Ministry of Union Government Office
Shan State Government
Vicky Bowman
Director at Myanmar Center for responsible Business
Thyn Zar Oo
Co-Founder & Program Director
Public Legal Aid Network (The PLAN)

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EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
December 11, 2019
TIME:
8.30AM
VENUE:
Pan Pacific Hotel, Yangon  
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