GIS for Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration Planning Training Course

Course Introduction

Resettlement and livelihood restoration are critical components of development projects, particularly in infrastructure expansion, urban redevelopment, mining, and conservation initiatives. GIS plays a vital role in identifying affected populations, mapping displacement impacts, and designing equitable resettlement plans that minimize social and economic disruption.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how GIS supports resettlement planning processes by integrating spatial data, socio-economic indicators, and infrastructure datasets. Participants will learn how to assess land acquisition impacts and develop evidence-based relocation strategies.

The training emphasizes livelihood restoration planning, focusing on how GIS can be used to analyze income sources, employment patterns, agricultural dependencies, and community resources. This enables planners to design sustainable livelihood recovery programs.

Participants will explore methods for mapping vulnerable populations, identifying relocation sites, and evaluating accessibility to services such as education, healthcare, and markets. Spatial analysis techniques will be applied to ensure fair and inclusive resettlement outcomes.

Advanced modules introduce the use of remote sensing, participatory GIS, and mobile data collection tools to enhance stakeholder engagement and transparency in resettlement planning processes. These tools support accurate and participatory decision-making.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to design GIS-based resettlement plans, assess livelihood impacts, and support sustainable rehabilitation strategies aligned with international safeguard standards and development policies.

Duration
10 days

Who Should Attend

• Resettlement action plan (RAP) specialists working on infrastructure and development projects
• GIS and remote sensing professionals involved in social impact and land acquisition analysis
• Urban and regional planners responsible for displacement and relocation planning
• Social development officers working on livelihood restoration programs
• Environmental and social safeguard consultants in donor-funded projects
• Government officials involved in land administration and resettlement policy implementation
• Infrastructure development engineers managing project-affected communities
• NGO practitioners working on community rehabilitation and livelihood support programs
• Disaster recovery specialists involved in post-displacement resettlement planning
• Humanitarian and development workers supporting vulnerable and displaced populations
• Agricultural and rural development planners addressing livelihood recovery systems
• Academic researchers focusing on resettlement studies, GIS, and social geography

Course Objectives

• Equip participants with comprehensive knowledge of GIS applications in resettlement planning and livelihood restoration frameworks for development projects.
• Enable learners to assess social, economic, and environmental impacts of displacement using geospatial analysis tools and spatial datasets.
• Develop skills in identifying and mapping project-affected populations and communities using GIS and remote sensing technologies.
• Strengthen capacity to design equitable resettlement plans that minimize disruption and ensure fair access to essential services.
• Provide expertise in analyzing livelihood patterns including income sources, employment, and resource dependency using spatial methods.
• Enhance ability to identify suitable relocation sites based on accessibility, infrastructure availability, and environmental suitability.
• Build proficiency in integrating socio-economic data with spatial systems for comprehensive resettlement planning analysis.
• Enable participants to apply participatory GIS techniques for stakeholder engagement and community consultation processes.
• Strengthen understanding of international safeguard policies related to resettlement and livelihood restoration planning.
• Develop skills in using mobile GIS and field data collection tools for accurate resettlement impact assessment.
• Prepare participants to design livelihood restoration strategies supported by geospatial evidence and spatial planning models.
• Enhance ability to communicate resettlement plans and impacts using maps, dashboards, and spatial visualization tools.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Resettlement and GIS Applications

• Understanding resettlement planning concepts and global safeguard frameworks effectively
• Exploring the role of GIS in displacement and relocation analysis systems
• Overview of livelihood restoration principles in development projects
• Emerging trends in GIS-based resettlement planning approaches

Module 2: Fundamentals of GIS in Social Impact Assessment

• Understanding spatial data structures used in resettlement analysis effectively
• Managing socio-economic datasets within GIS environments
• Coordinate systems and spatial referencing for resettlement mapping
• Enhancing GIS capabilities for social impact assessment

Module 3: Data Collection for Resettlement Planning

• Collecting household and community data using GIS and mobile tools effectively
• Integrating census and survey data into spatial systems
• Managing displacement and asset inventory datasets
• Enhancing data quality for resettlement analysis

Module 4: Mapping Project-Affected Populations

• Identifying and mapping affected households and communities effectively
• Analyzing spatial distribution of displacement impacts
• Integrating demographic data into GIS systems
• Enhancing visualization of project impact zones

Module 5: Land Acquisition and Impact Assessment

• Mapping land acquisition footprints using geospatial tools effectively
• Assessing socio-economic impacts of land loss
• Integrating cadastral data into GIS systems
• Enhancing compensation planning using spatial analysis

Module 6: Livelihood Analysis and Mapping

• Identifying income sources and livelihood dependencies using GIS effectively
• Mapping employment patterns and economic activities spatially
• Integrating livelihood data into resettlement planning models
• Enhancing livelihood restoration strategies using spatial insights

Module 7: Resettlement Site Selection

• Identifying suitable relocation sites using spatial suitability analysis effectively
• Evaluating infrastructure access and environmental conditions
• Integrating transport and service accessibility data
• Enhancing relocation planning using GIS models

Module 8: Infrastructure and Service Accessibility

• Mapping access to schools, healthcare, and markets for displaced populations effectively
• Analyzing service gaps in resettlement planning areas
• Integrating infrastructure datasets into GIS systems
• Enhancing equitable service distribution planning

Module 9: Participatory GIS in Resettlement

• Engaging communities in spatial planning using participatory GIS tools effectively
• Collecting stakeholder inputs through mobile mapping systems
• Integrating community knowledge into resettlement models
• Enhancing transparency in planning processes

Module 10: Remote Sensing for Displacement Analysis

• Using satellite imagery to monitor land use changes due to displacement effectively
• Identifying settlement patterns using remote sensing data
• Integrating Earth observation data into GIS models
• Enhancing monitoring of resettlement areas

Module 11: Compensation and Valuation Mapping

• Mapping asset valuation and compensation structures using GIS effectively
• Analyzing property and land value distribution spatially
• Integrating economic data into resettlement frameworks
• Enhancing fairness in compensation planning

Module 12: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

• Identifying vulnerable groups affected by displacement using GIS effectively
• Mapping social and economic risk indicators spatially
• Integrating vulnerability indices into planning systems
• Enhancing protection measures for affected populations

Module 13: Policy and Safeguard Compliance

• Understanding international resettlement safeguard policies effectively
• Integrating legal frameworks into GIS planning systems
• Ensuring compliance with donor and government requirements
• Enhancing policy alignment in resettlement programs

Module 14: Livelihood Restoration Planning

• Designing livelihood recovery strategies using spatial analysis effectively
• Mapping alternative income opportunities for affected populations
• Integrating development programs into GIS frameworks
• Enhancing long-term economic recovery planning

Module 15: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

• Tracking resettlement progress using GIS-based monitoring tools effectively
• Evaluating livelihood restoration outcomes spatially
• Integrating field data into monitoring dashboards
• Enhancing accountability in resettlement programs

Module 16: Future Trends in Resettlement GIS

• Exploring AI and big data in resettlement planning systems effectively
• Understanding digital twin applications in displacement analysis
• Integrating cloud GIS for large-scale resettlement projects
• Advancing innovation in livelihood restoration planning systems

Training Approach          

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.