Introduction

Resettlement & Livelihood Restoration in Mining Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the skills to manage involuntary resettlement, land acquisition, community displacement, and sustainable livelihood restoration in mining-impacted regions. With rising global focus on ESG compliance, social impact management, and sustainable mining practices, this course strengthens competencies in aligning mining operations with international frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESS, SDGs, and Human Rights Due Diligence. It addresses the growing demand for ethical, transparent, and community-centered resettlement planning in extractive industries.

This program integrates practical field methodologies, stakeholder engagement tools, compensation frameworks, grievance mechanisms, and livelihood rebuilding strategies to ensure socially responsible mining development. Participants will gain expertise in designing and implementing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), Social Impact Assessments (SIA), and Community Development Agreements (CDA). The course emphasizes real-world mining case studies, participatory planning, and data-driven social performance monitoring to ensure long-term socio-economic resilience of affected communities

Programme Curriculum

Resettlement & Livelihood Restoration in Mining Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand ESG compliance in mining resettlement frameworks
Apply IFC Performance Standards (PS5) and World Bank ESS5
Design effective Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)
Develop sustainable Livelihood Restoration Programs (LRP)
Conduct Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for mining projects
Manage stakeholder engagement and community consultation processes
Implement Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) effectively
Integrate human rights-based approach in displacement planning
Apply Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles
Strengthen social license to operate (SLO) in mining operations
Use data-driven socio-economic baseline surveys and analytics
Promote gender-inclusive and vulnerable group resettlement planning
Align mining projects with Sustainable Development Goals

Target Audience

Mining company ESG & sustainability managers
Social performance and community relations officers
Environmental and social consultants
Government mining and land administration officials
NGO and development practitioners in extractives sector
Project managers in mining infrastructure development
World Bank / IFC / donor agency specialists
Graduate students in environmental and social governance fields

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Mining Resettlement & ESG

Overview of mining-induced displacement and global trends
ESG frameworks and mining social responsibility
Legal and institutional frameworks in resettlement
Introduction to RAP, LRP, and SIA tools
Case Study: Large-scale copper mining displacement in Zambia

Module 2: Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in Mining

Baseline socio-economic data collection techniques
Impact identification and risk mapping
Community profiling and vulnerability analysis
Mitigation hierarchy in mining projects
Case Study: Iron ore mining project in Western Australia

Module 3: Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Design

RAP structure and international standards
Compensation frameworks and valuation methods
Physical vs economic displacement strategies
Legal land acquisition procedures
Case Study: Coal mining resettlement in India

Module 4: Livelihood Restoration Planning (LRP)

Sustainable livelihood frameworks
Income restoration strategies and microenterprise development
Skills training and employability programs
Monitoring livelihood recovery indicators
Case Study: Artisanal mining transition program in Ghana

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement & FPIC

Stakeholder mapping and power dynamics
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) application
Community consultation techniques
Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies
Case Study: Indigenous land engagement in Peru mining corridor

Module 6: Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

Design of multi-level grievance systems
Complaint tracking and resolution workflows
Digital GRM platforms in mining
Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Case Study: Diamond mining grievance system in Botswana

Module 7: Gender & Vulnerable Groups in Resettlement

Gender mainstreaming in mining displacement
Inclusion of indigenous and marginalized groups
Social protection mechanisms
Equity in compensation and livelihood access
Case Study: Women-led livelihood programs in South Africa mining communities

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation & Social Performance

Key performance indicators (KPIs) for RAP and LRP
Social audit and compliance reporting
Data analytics for resettlement outcomes
Adaptive management in mining projects
Case Study: World Bank-funded mining rehabilitation project in Latin America

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Resettlement planning Livelihood restoration Compensation frameworks Social impact mitigation

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000