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Policy and Governance

  • Participatory resettlement planning
    that Involve migrants in decision-making around relocation site selection, land use, and support programs to ensure their needs are reflected

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  • Clear land tenure and legal protections that
    ensure transparent land rights for resettled populations to prevent disputes

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  • Post-resettlement monitoring and long-term impact assessments of resettlement areas, with flexibility to make adjustments based on migrant feedback and changing ecological conditions

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Economic

  • Vocational training in the new location, including skills in construction, agro-processing, eco-tourism, or digital trades

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  • Technical assistance to support migrants in adopting climate-resilient farming techniques (e.g., greenhouse agriculture, drip irrigation)

 

  • Microfinance and entrepreneurship support
    that offer small business grants or loans to help households secure sustainable income beyond traditional agriculture.

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  • Expand access to unemployment benefits, healthcare, and education subsidies to reduce vulnerability during transition periods.

Social and Cultural

  • Cultural preservation programs that support the continuation of local traditions, religious practices, and languages, especially among Hui migrants, through community centers

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  • Social cohesion building programs that facilitate integration activities between locals and resettled communities to prevent marginalization, reduce ethnic tensions, and build mutual understanding

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  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
    that offers support for migrants‘ property loss, identity disruption, or trauma associated with forced migration

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Issues of Concern

Livelihood Disruption

Many migrants were relocated to areas requiring different farming techniques.  

Cultural Adaptation

​Relocated communities with distinct cultural or religious identities like the Hui minority, may encounter difficulties adapting to the new areas.

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Psychological Strain

​Loss of ancestral homes, disruption of social networks, and adaptation to new environments contribute to emotional challenges for migrants.​

Inadequate Support

Some resettlement areas lack sufficient infrastructure, including healthcare, education, and transportation.

Legal Rights

 Migrants may face difficulties in securing land rights in new locations, leading to uncertainties and potential disputes over land use and ownership.

Consent Rights

Migrants were often forcibly required to abandon their ancestral land rights in exchange for promises of new homes, land, and services.

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