Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
TABLE 15.4
Community Action Plan Illustrated
Narrative
summary
Programme/
Activities
Coordinator/
Owner
Target Group/
Participants/
Benefi ciaries
Resource
requirements
Assigned responsibilities/
Counterpart contribution
Approximate
timing
record of how much was achieved during participatory planning and implementation.
Each CAP becomes part of the Community and Indigenous Peoples Development Plan
(see Table 15.2 ) .
CD projects should be implemented to come rapidly under community ownership and
control. Ownership, which starts with participatory planning, requires participatory execu-
tion; therefore, CD programmes should require counterpart contributions - there should
be no such thing as a 'free lunch'. The mining project, for example, may provide materials
while the communities provide the labour. Through participatory execution the outcome of
the CD programme is seen as community owned, with the mining project not being held
responsible for administration, maintenance, extensions, upgrades, and replacements. As dis-
cussed earlier participation is a concept of sharing decision-making power and the responsi-
bilities that accompany such power. Participation and contribution bring ownership, pride,
and empowerment. Participation can be an end in itself to empower communities.
CD projects should be
implemented to come rapidly
under community ownership and
control.
There should be no such thing as
a 'free lunch'.
Codes of Conduct
In recognition of the complex nature of dealing with communities and groups, with
diverse interests, ethnicity and education, it is advisable to establish a workforce Code of
Conduct prior to mine construction or any other labour intensive i eld activities. The Code
of Conduct is best established in consultation with the affected communities, which will
foster relations based on mutual respect and understanding. The Code of Conduct is a liv-
ing reference, and may be revised during the life of the mining project. By consulting the
local communities, matters considered important are included. Examples include:
The Code of Conduct is best
established in consultation with
the affected communities.
prohibition of narcotics;
prohibition or limitations on possession and use of alcoholic beverages;
limitations on access to communities, such as 'no go' areas, and curfews;
imposition of conditions concerning relationships between non-local workers and local
women;
prohibitions regarding access to sites of religious or cultural signii cance; and
limitations on exploitation of traditional resources by non-local workers.
The Code of Conduct should become part of contractual arrangements with all contrac-
tors, including consultants. A compulsory briei ng on the Code of Conduct should apply
to all new employees. Some provisions of the Code will be more important than others -
again rel ecting the importance accorded to these elements by the communities. Breach of
important Code provisions may be grounds for dismissal of employees or for penalization
of contractors.
 
 
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