Appendix 11: Participants & Photographs of meeting, workshop and baseline survey
List of participants in the stakeholder consultation workshops
Four Stakeholder Consultation Workshops were held in the coastal area to get feedback on the proposed project interventions and possible environmental and social impacts and required its mitigation/enhancement measures. The schedule of workshops is given below.
Sl. No
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Place
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Date
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Total number participants
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1
|
Upazila Hall room, Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar (Polder - 66/4 and neighboring area)
|
19 December, 2011
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42
|
2
|
Upazila Hall room, Ramgati, Lakshmipur
(Polder - 59/2 and neighboring area)
|
21 December, 2011
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42
|
3
|
Upazila Hall room, Dacope, Khulna
(Polder – 32 and neighboring area)
|
26 December, 2011
|
37
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4
|
Upazila Hall room, Barguna Sadar, Barguna
(Polder – 41/1 and neighboring area)
|
28 December, 2011
|
44
|
The following type and number of participants attended the workshops.
Sl. No.
|
Type of participants
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Chakaria, Cox’s bazar
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Ramgati, Lakhsmipur
|
Dacope, Khulna
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Barguna sadar, Barguna
|
1
|
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
Upazila chairmen
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
Upazila vice- chairmen(Male)
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
Upazila vice- chairmen(Feale)
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
5
|
UP Chairmen
|
4
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
6
|
Ex-Up chairman
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
7
|
UP member (Male)
|
5
|
8
|
5
|
8
|
8
|
UP member (Female)
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
5
|
9
|
UP Sachib (secretary)
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
10
|
BWDB representative(SDE/SO)
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
11
|
AC(Land)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
12
|
Upazila Education officer
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
13
|
Upazila Agriculture officer / Sub Assistant Agriculture officer
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
14
|
Upazila Livestock officer
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
15
|
Upazila Engineer (LGED)
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
16
|
Upazila Fishery officer
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
17
|
Upazila Public health officer
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
18
|
Upazila Anser VDP officer
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
19
|
Project Implementation Officer (PIO)
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
20
|
Teacher
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
21
|
Journalist
|
6
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
22
|
Politician
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
23
|
Fishermen
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
24
|
Fish trader
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
25
|
Farmer (agriculture)
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
2
|
26
|
Fish farmer
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
27
|
Gher owner
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
28
|
NGO representative
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
29
|
Elite person/civil society
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
30
|
Others
|
3
|
4
|
2
|
3
|
|
Total
|
42
|
42
|
37
|
44
|
List of participants are attached after Appendix - 11.
Summary findings of public consultation workshops are presented below.
Public consultation at Dacope, Khulna
Problems in Ganges Tidal Plain West (GTPE) including polders:
-
Cyclone and storm surges are one of the major hazards in this region
-
Crisis of irrigation water during agriculture practices, fish culture (Fresh/sweet water), plant etc. due to saline water intrusion
-
Drainage congestion/water logging is hampering agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture
-
Cyclone along with storm surges are creating unfortunate deaths and huge damage of crops and houses due to breaching of embankment
-
The agricultural land is losing its normal productivity day by day because of salinity intrusion
-
Proper irrigation facilities are required for dry season crop production
-
Water supply and sanitation facilities should be improved
-
Silted up rivers and khals
-
Over flow of water during rainy season due to unprotected area
-
Weak WMO activities
Solutions/ mitigations:
-
Heightening and repairing of the embankment
-
Initiate re-excavation of river and khals
-
cyclone early forecasting should be ensured
-
increase the activities of CPP
-
River training should be taken up
-
Initiate river bank protection through geo-bag along the erosion side of the embankment
-
Construction and repairing of the sluice gate /regulator
-
Afforestation in the slope of embankment and in fallow land of BWDB/Government.
-
Land acquisition should be ensured before construction of dyke/embankment
-
Ensure active participation of LGI during project implementation
Knowledge about intervention and location:
-
Some participants know about the proposed project.
-
They have very positive attitude towards the proposed project.
-
They believe that CEIP project is the solution of all of their problems and hazards.
Perception on predicted impacts:
Participants have perceived following positive impacts of the proposed project:
-
Settlement will be saved from tidal flood
-
Huge fallow land will come under cultivation
-
Fish culture will increase
-
Road communication facility will increase
-
Farmer will get appropriate rate of production
-
Trade and commerce will increase
-
Small and cottage industry will be introduced
-
Employment opportunity and income generation will be enhanced due to agriculture practices and fish farming
-
Afforestation will be introduced and this will protect the area from natural calamity more effectively
-
Livestock and poultry rearing will increase
-
Education and health facilities will increase
-
Safe drinking water and sanitation will be promoted
-
law and order situation and crime will be reduced due to improvement of better road communication and increase of employment opportunity
Public consultation at Barguna Sadar, Barguna
Problems in Ganges Tidal Plain East (GTPE) including polders:
-
Cyclone and storm surges are one of the major hazards in this area
-
Cyclone along with storm surges are creating unfortunate deaths and huge damage of crops and houses due to breaching of embankment
-
Crisis of irrigation water during agriculture practices, fish culture (Fresh/sweet water), plant etc. due to Salinity increase/salinity intrusion
-
The agricultural land is losing its normal productivity day by day because of salinity intrusion
-
Proper irrigation facilities are required for dry season crop production
-
Water supply and sanitation facilities should be improved
-
Silted up rivers and khals
-
Drainage congestion/water logging is hampering agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture
-
Over flow of water during rainy season due to unprotected area
-
Early flood due to storm surges in the coastal area are affecting agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture and salt culture
-
Weak WMO activities
-
Absence of LGI’s participation during implementation of project
Solutions/ mitigations:
-
Construction of sufficient cyclone shelter
-
cyclone early forecasting should be ensured
-
increase the activities of CPP
-
Initiate re-excavation of river and khals
-
River training should be taken up
-
Initiate river bank protection through geo-bag along the erosion side of the embankment
-
Construction and repairing of the sluice gate /regulator
-
Heightening and repairing of the embankment
-
Repairing of the sluice /regulator.
-
Afforestation in the slope of embankment and in fallow land of BWDB/Government.
-
Land acquisition should be ensured before construction of dyke/embankment
-
Ensure active participation of LGI during project implementation
Knowledge about intervention and location:
-
Some participants know about the proposed project.
-
They have very positive attitude towards the proposed project.
-
They believe that CEIP project is the solution of all of their problems and hazards.
Perception on predicted impacts:
Participants have perceived following positive impacts of the proposed project:
-
Settlement will be saved from tidal flood
-
Huge fallow land will come under cultivation
-
Fish culture will increase
-
Road communication facility will increase
-
Farmer will get appropriate rate of production
-
Trade and commerce will increase
-
Small and cottage industry will be introduced
-
Employment opportunity and income generation will be enhanced due to agriculture practices and fish farming
-
Afforestation will be introduced and this will protect the area from natural calamity more effectively
-
Livestock and poultry rearing will increase
-
Education and health facilities will increase
-
Safe drinking water and sanitation will be promoted
-
law and order situation and crime will be reduced due to improvement of better road communication and increase of employment opportunity
Public consultation at Ramgati, Lakshmipur
Problems in Meghna Deltaic Pnain (MDP) including polders:
-
Cyclone and storm surges are one of the major hazards in the coastal area.
-
River bank erosion
-
Drainage congestion/water logging is hampering agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture
-
The agricultural land is losing its normal productivity day by day because of salinity intrusion
-
Proper irrigation facilities are required for dry season crop production
-
Water supply and sanitation facilities should be improved
-
Silted up rivers and khals
-
Over flow of water during rainy season due to unprotected area
-
Crisis of irrigation water during agriculture practices, fish culture (Fresh/sweet water), plant etc. due to saline water intrusion
-
Early flood due to storm surges in the coastal area are affecting agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture and salt culture
-
Weak WMO activities
-
Absence of LGI’s participation during implementation of project
Solutions/ mitigations:
-
Construction of sufficient cyclone shelter
-
cyclone early forecasting should be ensured
-
River training should be taken up
-
increase the activities of CPP
-
Initiate re-excavation of river and khals
-
Initiate river bank protection through geo-bag along the erosion side of the embankment
-
Construction and repairing of the sluice gate /regulator
-
Heightening of the embankment at least by 15-20 ft.
-
Afforestation in the slope of embankment and in fallow land of BWDB/Government.
-
Heightening and repairing of the embankment
-
Land acquisition should be ensured before construction of dyke/embankment
-
Ensure active participation of LGI during project implementation
Knowledge about intervention and location:
-
Some participants know about the proposed project.
-
They have very positive attitude towards the proposed project.
-
They believe that CEIP project is the solution of all of their problems and hazards.
Perception on predicted impacts:
Participants have perceived following positive impacts of the proposed project:
-
Settlement will be saved from tidal flood
-
Huge fallow land will come under cultivation
-
Fish culture will increase
-
Road communication facility will increase
-
Farmer will get appropriate rate of production
-
Trade and commerce will increase
-
Small and cottage industry will be introduced
-
Employment opportunity and income generation will be enhanced due to agriculture practices and fish farming
-
Afforestation will be introduced and this will protect the area from natural calamity more effectively
-
Livestock and poultry rearing will increase
-
Education and health facilities will increase
-
Safe drinking water and sanitation will be promoted
-
law and order situation and crime will be reduced due to improvement of better road communication and increase of employment opportunity
Public consultation at Barguna sadar, Barguna
Problems in Chittagong Coastal Plain (CCP) including polders:
-
Cyclone and storm surges are one of the major hazards in this area
-
Cyclone along with storm surges are creating unfortunate deaths and huge damage of crops and houses due to breaching of embankment
-
The agricultural land is losing its normal productivity day by day because of salinity intrusion
-
Proper irrigation facilities are required for dry season crop production
-
Water supply and sanitation facilities should be improved
-
Silted up rivers and khals
-
Drainage congestion/water logging is hampering agriculture, fisheries, shrimp/prawn culture
-
Over flow of water during rainy season due to unprotected area
-
Weak WMO activities
-
Absence of LGI’s participation during implementation of project
Solutions/ mitigations:
-
Construction of sufficient cyclone shelter
-
cyclone early forecasting should be ensured
-
increase the activities of CPP
-
Initiate re-excavation of river and khals
-
River training should be taken up
-
Initiate river bank protection through geo-bag along the erosion side of the embankment
-
Construction and repairing of the sluice gate /regulator
-
Heightening of the embankment at least by 15-20 ft.
-
Afforestation in the slope of embankment and in fallow land of BWDB/Government.
-
Heightening and repairing of the embankment
-
Land acquisition should be ensured before construction of dyke/embankment
-
Ensure active participation of LGI during project implementation
Knowledge about intervention and location:
-
Some participants know about the proposed project.
-
They have very positive attitude towards the proposed project.
-
They believe that CEIP project is the solution of all of their problems and hazards.
Perception on predicted impacts:
Participants have perceived following positive impacts of the proposed project:
-
salt cultivation in dry season will increase
-
cultivated area will increase
-
Huge fallow land will come under cultivation
-
Settlement will be saved from tidal flood
-
Fish culture will increase
-
Regional communication will increase
-
Trade and commerce will increase
-
Small and cottage industry will be introduced
-
Employment opportunity and income generation will be enhanced fish farming
-
Afforestation will be introduced and this will protect the area from natural calamity more effectively
-
Livestock and poultry rearing will increase
-
Education and health facilities will increase
-
Safe drinking water and sanitation will be promoted
|
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Consultation meeting with Team Leader of CEIP
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Stakeholder workshop in Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar
|
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View of participants of workshop, Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar
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Collecting comments and suggestion from the participant during workshop
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View of participants of workshop, Dacope, Khulna
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Stakeholder workshop in Ramgati, Lakhsmipur
|
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Stakeholder workshop in Barguna Sadar
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Open discussion in the workshop at Ramgati, Lakhsmipur
|
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View of participants of workshop, Barguna Sadar
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Focus group discussion at Nudmulla UP office, Pirojpur
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Focus group discussion at Nudmulla UP office, Pirojpur
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PRA at Bogi polder-35/1, Bagerhat
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Discussion with fishermen at polder-35/1, Bagerhat
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Discussion with the local people at polder-32, Khulna
|
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View of PRA at polder-32 , Khulna
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Consultation meeting with local elites at polder-32, Khulna
|
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Consultation to stakeholders at polder-32, Khulna
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PRA at Bogi polder-35/1, Bagerhat
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