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Due Diligence/Social Compliance Audit Report October 2012 (Draft as of 17 October) Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Power Grid Development Project Prepared by PNG Power Ltd. for the Asian Development Bank.

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Due Diligence/Social Compliance Audit Report

October 2012

(Draft as of 17 October)

Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Power Grid

Development Project

Prepared by PNG Power Ltd. for the Asian Development Bank.

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Currency Equivalents

(as of 29 August 2012)

Currency unit – Kina (K)

K1.00 = $0.4855

$1.00 = K2.0597

NOTE

In this report, “$” refers to US dollars

This due diligence /social compliance audit report is a document of the borrower. The views

expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or

staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country programme or strategy, financing any project, or by making any

designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian

Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any

territory or area.

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Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank

CC Central Land Claim

DJAG Department of Justice and Auditor General

DD/SCAR Due diligence/social compliance audit report

EA Executing Agency

ha Hectare

IA Implementation Agency

ILG Incorporated Land Group

IPBC Independent Public Buisiness Corporation

kV kiloVolt

m Metre

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

NEC National Executive Council

NLC National Land Commission

PMU Project Management Unit

PNG Independent State of Papua New Guinea

PPL PNG Power Limited

PPTA Project Prepatory Technical Assitance

RDC Rouna Development Company

RP Resettlement Plan

SIDCO Sirinumu Development Company

SPS Safeguard Policy Statement

TL Transmission Line

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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1

II. METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 1

III. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND SCREENING OF IMPACTS ............................................................. 1

3.1 Subproject 1 - Kilakila Transmission Line (TL) and substation .................................... 1

3.2 Subproject 2 - Substation capacitor .................................................................................. 1

3.3 Subproject 3 - Up-grade of 11 kV system to open-loop mesh ...................................... 2

3.4 Subproject 4 - Power Loss Reduction programme ......................................................... 2

3.5 Subproject 5 - Rouna 1 hydro-power refurbishment ....................................................... 2

3.6 Subproject 6 - Sirinumu toe of dam up-grade .................................................................. 3

IV. DUE DILIGENCE/SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF EXISTING FACILITIES ...................................... 3

4.1 Rouna 1 Hydropower Plant ................................................................................................. 3

4. 2. Sirinumu Toe-of-dam Hydropower ................................................................................ 6

4.3 Existing Transmission Line from Rouna ........................................................................... 7

V. CONSULTATIONS, DISCLOSURE AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS............................................................ 8

VI. ACTION PLAN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE FOR ROUNA 1 ..................................... 9

6.1 Objective ................................................................................................................................ 9

6.2 Scope and Activities ............................................................................................................. 9

6.3 Stakeholder Consultations and Participation ................................................................... 9

6.4 Implementation arrangement............................................................................................ 10

6.5 Budget and Financing Plan ............................................................................................... 10

6.6 Monitoring and Reporting .................................................................................................. 10

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. The proposed Port Moresby Power Grid Development Project (the project) will assist PNG Power Limited (PPL) to expand renewable energy generation, connect currently unserved customers and significantly improve the quality of electricity supply. The project will (i) upgrade and rehabilitate two hydropower plants (Rouna 1 and Sirinumu Toe-of-dam), (ii) extend the grid to approximately 3,000 additional households, including strengthening the distribution network (11 kV mesh grid), and (iii) upgrade the existing substations and construct a new substation (Kilakila). 2. This due diligence /social compliance audit report (DD/SCAR) has been prepared following ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) to screen existing facilities that will be upgraded under the project. While the existing facilities are not expected to involve new land acquisition and resettlement impacts, the screening/audit was undertaken to confirm the land ownership of the existing sites and identify any outstanding safeguard compliance issues. A separate resettlement plan (RP) has been prepared to manage impacts of the project components/construction involving land acquisition/resettlement impacts. 3. The Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC) will be the executing agency (EA) for the project and PPL will be the implementing agency (IA). PPL will update DD/SCAR based on further assessments before or during the detailed design study.

II. METHODOLOGY

4. The methodology adopted for DD/SCAR involved discussions within PPTA team to identify potential activities for each subproject, analysis of activities to examine any potential involuntary resettlement (IR) impacts, review of available documents, and discussions with stakeholders. This also involved field visits to Rouna 1, Sirinumu and other existing facilities, meetings with landowners, in-depth interviews and public consultations with local clan leaders of Rouna 1 and Sirinumu. A list of documents reviewed is in Appendix 1. 5. A total of 57 people were contacted for consultations and the information received has been incorporated in this report. The list of people contacted is presented in Appendix 2.

III. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND SCREENING OF IMPACTS

6. In order to improve the reliability and capacity of the Port Moresby power system, the project aims to develop six subprojects. The objectives, planned activities and screening of potential IR impacts for each subproject are summarized below.

3.1 Subproject 1 - Kilakila Transmission Line (TL) and substation

7. This subproject will provide benefits to the entire population in Port Moresby area. The objective of the subproject is to construct a new substation near Kilakila village and to connect the substation to the existing TL from Rouna via constructing a new TL link. The substation and new TL will provide a cost-efficient power supply to the City. This subproject is a new infrastructure, which involves land acquisition and an RP has been prepared addressing relevant issues. The landownership issue for existing TL tower is discussed in the next section on the due diligence/social compliance audit of existing facilities.

3.2 Subproject 2 - Substation capacitor

8. The purpose of this subproject is to stabilise power supplied across all of Port Moresby. The benefits of this subproject will in particular be improved stability of power across all customers supplied from the Port Moresby Grid. This will be done by fixing

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capacitors, switch gear and other fixtures either within PPL’s existing substation premises or along the easements of public roads. No land acquisition is required and no resettlement impacts are expected.

3.3 Subproject 3 - Up-grade of 11 kV system to open-loop mesh

9. This subproject is expected to improve the delivery of quality power, minimize power outage distractions, improve capacity to supply more customers and provide significant reliability of power supply. The beneficiaries are all customers within NCD. This will be accomplished by making some changes to power lines and by fixing electrical gadgets, mostly confined to existing substations and distribution power line poles sitting on public lands. No additional land acquisition and resettlement impacts are expected.

3.4 Subproject 4 - Power Loss Reduction programme

10. Several technical methods and installation of new electrical equipment are being planned to reduce power losses. These will be placed in appropriate locations either within existing facilities already under the control of PPL or within other premises at the invitation of high-power use customers, mainly government, commercial establishments and industries. This subproject is expected to reduce power losses and deliver better quality power to all customers within Port Moresby project area. No land acquisition and resettlement impacts are expected.

3.5 Subproject 5 - Rouna 1 hydro-power refurbishment

11. The refurbishment of the existing hydro-power station of Rouna 1 is proposed under this subproject. This includes the demolition of part of Rouna 1, replacement of existing power plant and construction of a new facility. All proposed activities will be undertaken within the existing generation facility itself and are entirely confined within the perimeter of the complex owned by the state. There is no necessity to acquire new land. The issue of landownership of existing site is discussed in the next section on the due diligence/social compliance audit of existing facilities.

Map 1 : Location of Sirinumu, Rouna 1 and Port Moresby

Sirinumu

Rouna 1

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3.6 Subproject 6 - Sirinumu toe of dam up-grade

12. The purpose of this subproject is to repair and refurbish an existing generator and power house that will improve efficiency of power generation. All proposed activities will be confined within the existing power house. No land acquisition and IR impacts are expected from this subproject. The landownership of existing facility is further discussed in the next chapter on the due diligence/social compliance audit of existing facilities.

13. The Table 1 summarizes subproject activities and their potential IR impacts.

Table 1 : Subproject Activities and Resettlement Impacts

IV. DUE DILIGENCE/SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF EXISTING FACILITIES

14. All upgrading/rehabilitation works under the project are expected to be confined within the existing facilities/locations without new land acquisition and resettlement impacts. This section examines landownership issues identified and reviewed by PPTA for the following existing facilities: (i) Rouna 1 hydro-power plant; (ii) Sirinumu hydro-power plant, and (iii) Existing TL that conveys power from Rouna to the City.

4.1 Rouna 1 Hydropower Plant

15. The Rouna hydro-power complex was built on land that was acquired from customary landowners by the Colonial administrators between 1890 and 1900. The subject land was registered by the State in about 1900. This land is known as Portion 2542 with a total area of 2,216 ha that formerly belonged to four clans namely, Omani, Nadeka, Nareme

Subproject

Proposed Activities Resettlement Impacts

1. Kilakila Transmission Line (TL) and substation

Construction of a new substation and transmission line

Involves land acquisition. A resettlement plan has been prepared.

2. Substation Capacitors or Statcom

Fixing switching gear, transformers, etc. to existing power poles and inside substations owned by PPL

Land acquisition is not required. No resettlement impact.

3. Up-grade of 11kv system

Install electrical and engineering equipment

Build new transmission/distribution lines that follow existing alignment and/or confined to existing facilities of PPL or over existing power poles, or on public land or underground cables

All activities confined to road easement and/or PPL properties

Land acquisition is not required. No resettlement impact.

4. Loss Reduction Programme

Fixing new equipment and gadgets within existing substations

Land acquisition is not required. No resettlement impacts.

5. Rouna 1 Hydro-power refurbishment

Dismantling of existing generator house/turbines and fixing new units.

Demolition of existing buildings and build new and/or extensions.

Removal of existing TL from Rouna and replacing with new lines

All activities confined to existing and already functional power stations

No land acquisition/resettlement impacts. The TL alignment is on government land.

6. Sirinumu Toe of Dam Up-grade

Removal of turbine, generator and other power equipment

Installing new equipment

All activities confined to existing and currently functioning (partly) hydro-power station

No land acquisition/ resettlement impacts.

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and Ianari. All these clans belong to the Koiari main clan. The land does not have Central Claim Number (commonly known as cc.xx-number) as it is not the customary land. 16. The land owners received a sum of K27,333.14 on 14 January 1978 for Rouna 2 installation area and another payment of K650,000 on 20 February 1983 for Rouna 4 installation area. In addition, the National Executive Council (NEC) made several decisions in the past to provide various financial and technical supports, including providing an ex-gratia payment in the sum of 600,000 kina to the former land owners of Rouna 4 hydro-power plant to address their demands. Accordingly, PPL paid a sum of 24,000 kina annually from 1984 to 2009 totalling 600,000 kina. 17. However, the four clans (Omani, Narime, Nadeka and Ianari) of Rouna 1 claimed that the land in fact belonged to them and they had not received adequate compensation. The verbal claims by former landowners were also expressed during the consultations attended by PPTA team, including the public consultation on 22 August 2012. Concerns were also expressed that some clans did not receive the compensation provided earlier by the government, indicating an existence of inter-clan disputes on distribution of the compensation amount. 18. The National Land Commission (NLC) inquired into the claims of the four clans in 2010 and 2011 and provided its decision on 14 December 2011. The NLC’s findings/decisions included:

The claim over Portion 2542 land consisting of 2,216 ha belonged to the four clans of Omani, Nerime, Nadeka and Ianari;

The land was acquired and is now owned by the state;

The settlement payment be calculated subject to Schedule 2 of National Land Registration Act, and the payment be made to four clans namely, Omani, Narime, Ianari and Nadeka;

The distribution of payment be apportioned in accordance to size of portions or parcels of land areas owned by each clan;

The land is categorised as outside of town boundary. Therefore, the settlement payment would be a total of K236,600;

Increase the payment by 50% that will increase the above award by K118,300 and the total award is K354,900; and

The distribution of the settlement payment amongst persons is left to the discretion of the clan leaders taking into account of customary land tenure system as practised locally.

19. The payment order issued by the NLC was not settled by the State until 2012. This agitated the former landowners and on 2 April 2012 the Rouna Incorporated Land Group (ILG) submitted a petition to the Prime Minister demanding from the State a sum of K290,756,736 for the occupation of the land, the payment of rental arrears for that land, etc.. The State did not take any action on this and the Chairman of Rouna ILG demanded on 12 June 2012 in a letter that the government resolved the matter within 14 days and stated that failure to do so would make land owners to take action to stop water supply to Rouna 1 to 4. As their demand was not attended to by the State within the time period mentioned in the letter, the former landowners stopped water flow into the generator house of Rouna complex on 21 June 2012. This deprived City of water supply and there were interruptions in power supply.1

1 This year was not the only time former land owners obstructed power generation and deprived City residents

with water. Similar incidents had occurred in 2011 and 1991.

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20. After the closure of water supply to Rouna complex, the government appointed a team to discuss with landowners to resolve the dispute. The two parties (the government team and landowners) which met on 21 June 2012 reached an agreement in the interim to accept/provide a sum of K500,000 against the K354,900 awarded by the NLC.2 The agreed amount has been given by the government in three separate cheques where the government has contributed K300,000, and PPL and Eda Ranu a sum of K100,000 each making the total amount of K500,000. The PPTA team has seen the documentation in support of landowners accepting the cheques issued by the government agencies. 21. In the meantime, the Government sought and received a legal opinion from the Department of Justice and Auditor General (DJAG) on the claim dated 2 April 2012 submitted by the Rouna ILG demanding a sum of K290,756,736. The DJAG has provided the following legal opinion in a letter dated 29 June 2012 addressed to the Chief Secretary of the Government (Appendix 4):

It is an undisputed fact that the subject land (portion 2542) has been acquired. This land is now State land;

The previous landowners no longer own this land. The Independent State of PNG is the legal owner of this land;

The subject land is not owned by Rouna ILG. The former owners of this portion of land are four Clans namely: Omani, Narime, Ianari and Nadeka. If these 4 clans constitute members of Rouna ILG, then this ILG will be legitimate. If not, there will be a serious legal issue of legitimacy;

NLC has already provided its decision, including a payment of K354,900 to the four landowner clans who previously owned the land. The NLC’s decision has not been reviewed or appealed.

The claim for K290,756,736 is totally fictitious and illogical because the State as owner of the Portion of land cannot pay the rent for using the land;

If parties wish to seek compensation or damage for any loss of land use rights, then they must go to a normal court of law and seek specific remedial measures;

There is no basis in either statute law, common law or equity for the total claim of K290,756,736 by the Rouna ILG. This claim must therefore be rejected outright. Should the former landowners insist, they must be asked to pursue their claim through the normal court of law and prove their claim. As it is, the State and its agents and instrumentalities must not entertain the present claim;

The State and the claimants need to design a development package or an ex-gratia fund for assistance to former land owners as an act of good will.

22. One of the demands by former landowners is that PPL should provide an equity and share of profits to them made by the PPL. PPL has clarified that (i) it is not possible to meet this demand as there is no basis for this; (ii) it is also unfair for other landowners in other locations who have provided their land to establish installations by PPL in the past; and (iii) the issue of development package to uplift the socio-economic development is clearly in the domain of the government. However, the PPL confirms that work in this area is in progress both by PPL and the government. 23. It appears that the poor quality of services in the Rouna area is one of the reasons for frequent agitations by local people/landowners and the government is concerned about it. Therefore, the government has drafted a development package that will include various services to the local people, such as education, health, and youth and social activities. The funding for the development package is expected to come from the government counterpart

2 It is to be noted that the agreed amount is K145,100 in excess of NLC’s Order.

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funds whilst PPL will provide assistance in the area of setting up a land owner company which will form the basis for former landowners and PPL to discuss and finalize the package. 24. The government plans to establish Rouna Development Company (RDC) along the lines of the Sirinumu Development Company (SIDCO) with an injection of capital of K3.25 million over a period of five years from 2013 to 2017 by PPL. The proposals are currently being finalized by the government. A constitution for the RDC has been drafted. 25. The purpose of RDC and development package is to address concerns expressed by the previous landowners. More specifically, the aim is to improve the standard of living of Rouna people and thereby to create a healthy and self-sufficient community for them. It is the government’s view that the establishment of RDC is the preferred alternate vehicle in channelling development assistance rather than providing periodic cash hand-outs to address the local concerns. 26. Majority of the Rouna 1 participants in the public consultation held on 22 August 2012 demanded local services from the government. While one clan leader at the consultation said that the land is owned by them and the State should pay compensation for the use of their land, there were several other clan members including women who expressed that they were interested more on receiving development benefits than compensation money. All they wanted was that the government provides important services for their benefits. PPL responded positively to demands for local/community development activities and advised local clan leaders to form ILG(s) to partner with PPL and the government for such initiatives. After this discussion, neither the leader who wanted paid compensation nor other clan leaders and/or members raised any further concern on land ownership or compensation for Rouna 1 subproject. 27. PPTA has concluded that the land occupied by the Rouna complex is confirmed to be State owned land. However, the government and PPL will finalize and implement a development package to address the local concerns.

4. 2. Sirinumu Toe-of-dam Hydropower

28. The land at Sirinumu dam and reservoir known as Waharo in local language (Sirinumu in English) has an extent of 54 acres. The previous owners of this land are 14 clans from around the area. This land was purchased by the Australian Administration for a total compensation price of £56,274 between 1961-62. An additional compensation totalling A$5,778 was paid to the local people in 1972 for their gardens covered by water when the spill way level was raised. 29. The former landowners of Sirinumu (together with Rouna people) forced the closure of Rouna power station on 20 November 1991 and petitioned the Minister for Lands and Physical Planning to address their demands (compensation, etc.). To address their demands, NEC approved in 1993 the establishment of Sirinumu Development Authority (SIDA). The SIDA was subsequently converted to the Sirinumu Development Company (SIDCO) in 1996 with the financial allocation of K125,000 approved by NEC. The PPL has provided a package of development assistance amounting to K 9,200,000 from 1996 to 2008 since the formation of SIDCO. A further package of K 6 million for the period covering from 2009 to 2013 has been agreed and is under implementation. 30. SIDCO has been utilizing the development package to provide community and livelihood development assistance to land owners in the area. The relationship between PPL and SIDCO is cordial and rewarding to both parties. The 12 Directors of SIDCO represent the 12 major clans in Sirinumu area. The two Directors one each representing PPL and Ed Rouna are ex-officio members.

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31. The study team did not note any demands for land compensation from the Sirinumu people during the PPTA study. This was further confirmed by deliberation of the fully-publicised and the well-attended public consultations held in August 2012 where none of the 50 participants raised any land issue. However, there was a consensus among the government and local participants with regard to the current poor condition of basic services and the need to extend the development assistance beyond 20133. The local participants

suggested that the access road be sealed. The government participants agreed that government funds will be sought for the rehabilitation of this road. PPL has agreed that the current development assistance will be continued. 32. The PPTA has concluded that there are no landownership issues. However, the government and PPL will continue and extend the development package.

4.3 Existing Transmission Line from Rouna

33. The power generated in Rouna complex is transmitted to the Borokko substation in the City via an existing TL. This TL has been built around 1960s. It is proposed that the power is taken off at tower 56, near Magi Highway (Map 2) and transmitted to the new substation at Kilakila via the new TL to be built under the project. 34. An unresolved land ownership issue was noted with regard to the land occupied by tower 56 at existing TL from Rouna to the city. The land where tower 56 is built is owned by 2 clans namely, Iarogaha and Uhadi Iarogaha. This is recognized as CC.79 and is registered in the name of two ILGs Iarogaha and Uhadi Iarogaha. Meetings4 held with clan leaders during the study indicated that the government is yet to acquire and compensate the two clans for the land occupied by tower 56. The affected clan leaders have agreed to sell the portion of affected land to PPL. Accordingly, the PPL is working on a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to acquire land occupied by tower 56 as well as for the erection of additional and new towers on their customary land. The resettlement plan (RP) prepared for the new substation and transmission line covers the land issue related to tower 56 as well. PPL will update the RP after the detailed design. While updating the RP and DD/SCAR, PPL will update the landownership status of the existing TL from Rouna to the city by an examination of landownership records at the provincial/district land administration offices. 35. The Map 2 shows the location of existing TL, the tower 56 and the path of proposed new connection before joining with Kilakila TL.

3 The basic services such as water, power, schools, health, etc. Do not extend to all households in the Sirinumu

area. Interviews revealed that several households are without power and the majority have no potable water supply. The farming is traditional without the benefit of modern techniques to increase productivity. The road that leads to Sirinumu dam requires maintenence while the schools and health posts are away from the villages. The state of roads makes their access to social services such as health, schools and markets difficult. 4 Meetings were held with relevant clan leaders/land owners on 2, 15, 23 and 28 August 2012.

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Map 2 : Location of Affected Land of Iarogaha ILG

V. CONSULTATIONS, DISCLOSURE AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS

36. PPL has consulted local community/lanowner groups and other stakeholders during preparation of the proposed project in several ways, including (i) social assessments; (ii) community meetings; (iii) focus group discussions with clan leaders, households and women groups; (iv) public consultations; and (v) site visits and observations. 37. There were well-publicised and well-informed public consultations conducted with local communities/landowner groups from Rouna 1, Sirinumu, and the substation/transmission sites (Appendix 6). The PPL presented project details, elaborated on assessment of impacts and sought the participants’ feedback on the proposed project design. In addition, there has been several other contacts and meetings held between the communities and PPTA team/representatives from PPL between July – August 2012. A detailed list of consultation activities undertaken is included in the RP and social analysis report. 38. A consultation and participation plan incorporating both social and environmental issues for implementation phase has been prepared and attached in the PAM. The PPL will organise further consultations during project implementation following this plan. Participants

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will include traditional and clan leaders, ward councillors, and all other interested members of the community. Separate meetings will also be organised with women to continue to understand and discuss their preferences and concerns at that stage. PPL will be joined during meetings by representatives from relavant government agencies. The outcome of the further consultations will be reflected in the updated DD/SCAR and other relevant safegaurd reports. 39. The project will establish a grievance redress mechnism (GRM). The details of the GRM are described in the RP. The same GRM will be utilized to address any grievances related to existing facilities as well. 40. In compliance with ADB requirements, PPL will publicly disclose draft and final DD/SCAR. The draft and final DD/SCAR will be also disclosed on the ADB website upon submission by the PPL. VI. ACTION PLAN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE FOR ROUNA 15

6.1 Objective

41. The objective of this action plan or development package6 is to engage previous landowners/ local communities and provide them with a development assistance to improve their living standards. It is expected that this will also ensure their support to the project, minimize disturbance to project implementation, and avoid other risks.

6.2 Scope and Activities

42. The government/PPL has drafted a development package of K3.25 m to be granted to the communities/previous landowners at Rouna 1 through proposed Rouna Development Company (RDC). The grant assistance will cover the period from 2013 to 2017. The list of proposed activities is as follows:

a. Economic investments b. Community services

i. Education projects ii. Health services iii. Youth and social activities

c. Administration support d. Machinary (transport), maintenance and repair

43. This package will be further discussed and detailed activities finalized during the detailed design. The updated plan will provide details on the number and types of beneficiaries, specific outputs, detailed activities, implementation schedule, updated cost estimate, and arrangements for implementation and monitoring.

6.3 Stakeholder Consultations and Participation

44. The PPL will further consult with the local communities/landowner groups to solicit their views on and finalize the proposed development package and its implementation arrangements. The outcome of the consultations, including any formal memorandum of agreement with the community leaders will be included in the updated report. The approach and process for consultations are described in the project’s consultation and participation plan.

5 The landownership issue at the transmission line has been addressed by the RP. The PPL has been already

providing a development package to Sirinumu. This section covers the proposed activities for Rouna 1 only. 6 “Action plan” and “development package” are used interchangeably in this section.

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6.4 Implementation arrangement

45. IPBC, as Executing Agency for the project will have overall responsibility of planning, implementation and monitoring of activities related to the the proposed development package as well as the overall project. As the Implementing Agency, PPL has the responsibility to carry out day-to-day activities related to this. The relevant government agencies will support IPBC and PPL in implementation of the development package. 46. A Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established within PPL for implementing the project activities. PPL will provide several full-time PPL staff, including a lands officer. The project will finance consultants, etc. to support the PMU for implementing the project activities. The consultants will include social/resettlement safeguard specialists, who will assist PPL to update and implement safeguard plans, including this development package.

6.5 Budget and Financing Plan

47. The proposed development package is currently being drafted and will be finalized during the detailed design. The cost of the development package will be financed by the government.

6.6 Monitoring and Reporting

48. PPL will monitor the project activities including the development package. The scope of monitoring includes: (i) performance of the activities; (ii) approval, allocation and disbursements of funds; and (iii) remedial actions, as required. PPL will report the progress in implementation of the action plan through its semi-annual monitoing reports to ADB.

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Appendix 1

List of Documents 1. Asian Development Bank (2009). Safeguard Policy Statement, Manila 2. A1 Business & Community Development Consultants (April, 2012). Submission to

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea by Rouna Incorporated Land Group, Sogeri, NCD

3. Department of Lands & Physical Planning (2003). Provincial Land Data 4. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (19th April, 2012). Report of the National

Land Commission Enquiry on Rouna 1 & 3 5. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (2012). Rouna ILG Petition, Office of the

Prime Minister, 12th June 2012 6. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (2nd July 2012). Establishment of Rouna

Development Company and its Development Assistance Package for the Rouna Koiari Landowners, Policy Submission to the National Executive Council

7. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (29th June 2012). Legal Opinion and Advice Re: Rouna Landowner Claims, Department of Justice & Attorney General, Office of the Secretary.

8. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (21st June 2012). Record of Discussion between the government team and Representatives of Rouna Incorporated Land Group, Office of the Chief Secretary.

9. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (2007). National Land Registration Act (Chapter 357). Declaration Notice under Section 9, No. G10, Minister for Land & Physical Planning.

10. Kuwimb Consultancy Services Limited (19th July 2012). Issues Relating to Rouna ILG Petition & Legitimate Beneficiaries, Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council, NCD.

11. National Statistical Office (2012). Summary of Census 2011 Report. 12. PNG Power Ltd (2012) Brief on Sirinumu Dam, Rouna 1,2,3, and 4 and Development

Assistance 13. PNG Power Ltd (May 2004). Brief on the Sirinumu Dam, Rouna Power Stations Land

& Development Assistance 14. PNG Power Ltd (no date). Rouna Development Company Constitution 15. PNG Power Ltd (no date). Development Assistance Package for Rouna Development

Company for the years 2013 to 2017 16. PPTA (August, 2012). Summary of Socio-economic Assessment of Project Area 17. Rouna Incorporated Land Group (22nd June, 2102). Acknowledgement of Receipt of

Payment of K500,000 18. Territory of Papua (22nd June 1961). Transfer of Land by Natives to the Crown.

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Appendix 2 List of People Contacted

1. Lawrence Solomon, Director (Strategy & Marketing) PNG Power Ltd 2. K Salo, Manager, Land & Community Services, PNG Power Ltd 3. S. Sasenu, Surveyor, PNG Power Ltd 4. E Pereira, Manager, Revenue & Customer Services, PNG Power Ltd 5. R Kila Pat, Deputy Secretary (Customary Land), Department of Lands & Physical Planning 6. O Tolopa, Deputy Secretary (Corporate Affairs), Department of Lands & Physical Planning 7. Dr Angelica Braun, Director, Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council 8. S B Isu, Manager (Development Control), National Capital District Commission 9. K Kaugla (F), Gender Officer, NCDC 10. Robert Williams, Coordinator LLG, NCDC 11. Paul Abba, Liaison officer, NCDC 12. Vincent Manukayasi, LLG Division, NCDC 13. Win Lokalyo Councillor Ward NE 12 B 14. Wilfred Aukiri Councillor Ward 3 15. Francis Kanasi Councillor NW Ward 8 16. Pepsi Kekei Councillor NE Ward 9 17. Josephine Aniong Councillor 18. Joe Vali Councillor MS Ward 3 19. Jonathan Afuti Councillor NW Ward 10 20. Keimelo Gima Councillor MS 21. Moses Susuve Councillor MNW 22. Elizabeth Dibela Councillor MS LLG Ward 2 23. Cathy Watai Councillor 24. Genevieve UG 25. Sennifgl Kivia Councillor 26. Grace Yame Councillor Dy President,NE LLG 27. Madline Poo Councillor Moresby South LLG 28. David Waula Councillor Ward 6 29. Elizabeth Maso Councillor Ward 2 30. Etrel Eandery, Councillor 31. Susan Kais Councillor Ward 3 32. Anna Kate Councillor Ward 9 33. A Gene, Regional Coordinator, Department for Community Development 34. G Geita, Secretary, Vaga Land Group Incorporation 35. S Pabura, Atg Chairman, Vaga Land Group Incorporation 36. S John, Chairman, SIDCO, NCD 37. P Camilus, Director, SIDCO 38. I Bali, SIDCO 39. Moses Seni, SIDCO 40. Jack Oga, SIDCO 41. T Maiva, SIDCO 42. Marks Okki, SIDCO 43. Levi Geita, SIDCO 44. A Ano, SIDCO 45. A Ata, Paramount Chief Omani Clan 46. A Ugunnie, Chairman, Omani Clan 47. W Bore, Deputy Chairman, Omani 48. S Beredi, Chief & Chairman, Narime Clan 49. R Berei Urori (F), Committee Member, Narime Clan

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50. G Gorogo Kova (F), Committee Member, Narime Clan 51. Victor Nuwana, Ward councillor/leader, Iarogha Clan 52. Senior Lands Officer, Motu Koita Assembly 53. Martin Tabu, leader, Iarogha clan 54. Tabu Gaudi (Iarogha clan) 55. Harry Geze, leader, (Ehenako Clan) 56. Vaibu Gariya (Ehenako Clan) 57. Dirona Lohia, Chief, Hanubara Clan

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Appendix 3

Notice for Public Consultations