The Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) is a document containing a record of the procedures, actions and commitments which will be taken to compensate the people and households impacted by the Project, consistent with the laws of Albania, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC applicable environmental and social policies.
Its purpose is to ensure that people impacted by the Project are treated fairly and are able to restore, and where possible improve, their livelihood after the project is implemented.
The LRP includes the following information:
Project overview
- Description of the project and its activities.
- Identification of areas and people potentially affected.
Assessment of Impacts
- How the project may affect land, crops, businesses, employment, access to resources, or other livelihood activities.
- Measures taken to avoid or reduce these impacts.
Baseline Information
- Socio-economic information about affected households and communities.
- Existing income sources, land use, farming activities, and vulnerable groups.
Livelihood Restoration Measures
- Practical actions to help people recover their livelihoods, such as agricultural support, training, business assistance, or other targeted measures.
- Additional support for vulnerable households.
Stakeholder engagement
- How affected people and communities will be informed and consulted.
- Opportunities for participation throughout the project lifecycle.
Grievance Mechanism
- A transparent process through which people can raise concerns, ask questions, or submit complaints.
- Procedures for reviewing and resolving grievances.
Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting
- Roles and Responsibilities for implementing the LRP.
- Monitoring progress and outcomes.
- Evaluation of whether livelihoods have been successfully restored.
The Guideline for Land Acquisition and Compensation (GLAC) outlines in simple terms the procedure applied by Voltalia to calculate the compensation value for land acquisition and impacts to livelihood related to the project.
This LRP has been prepared by Steyn Reddy Associates (SRA), in close collaboration with and on behalf of Voltalia S.A, and its wholly owned Albanian subsidiary, Karavasta Solar sh.p.k (Voltalia).
