ADB safeguard policy requirement of paying affected persons before construction should be incorporated in project land acquisition and resettlement plans (LARPs) to ensure its implementation. This is especially important for the disbursement of small amounts. ADB projects teams should also learn from good practices in implementing ADB safeguard policies in other projects in Pakistan that involve multiple agencies—both federal and provincial. Since land acquisition is a provincial matter in the country, and the NHA is a federal entity, project designers undertaking due diligence in preparing resettlement plans should (i) review any discrepancy of
record between federal and provincial government departments and (ii) carry out thorough consultations during project preparation.
National Highway Network Development in Balochistan Project