Securing Social License: The Ambuklao and Binga Conflict Management Experience

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1 Securing Social License: The Ambuklao and Binga Conflict Management Experience

2 Overview History of Ambuklao and Binga Privatization Challenges The Complaint Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitated Dialogue Outcomes CSR and Sustainability Framework Key Learnings Presentation Title 19/10/2018 2

3 History of Ambuklao and Binga Constructed in the 1950s First Large Hydro in Luzon Lands belong to the Ibaloi, an ethnic group Area used to be the rice granary of the cordilleras Lands were expropriated by government Resulted in significant displacement No resettlement, no relocation Unfulfilled promises of jobs and livelihood Siltation left the river and nearby agricultural lands unusable Presentation Title 19/10/2018 3

4 History of Ambuklao and Binga The Ibaloi used the land to grow their native rice- Kintoman Their source of livelihood vanished and most of the residents self relocated to the cities of nearby province The resentment felt against the government was carried even by the new generation Presentation Title 19/10/2018 4

5 Privatization Challenges In 2007, the government decide to sell the plants SNAP won the bid The community was not consulted SNAP needed to get the consent of the community to: Secure land rights Secure local endorsements Close financing Presentation Title 19/10/2018 5

6 The Complaint The Ibaloi s threatened to oppose the privatization They want the government to fulfil their promise and return their lands They want to get appropriate benefits for the community They want strict adherence to and monitoring of standards Presentation Title 19/10/2018 6

7 The Case Presentation Title 19/10/2018 7

8 SNAP Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Identify Critical Stakeholders Adopt transparent, open and proactive communication Use formal and informal processes Enter formal partnership agreements Adopt continuing strategy of engagement IP groups, displaced families and local governments Consulting stakeholders on acquisition and rehabilitation project Facilitated dialogue process to address the legacy issues Use sphere of influence to help affected stakeholders Formalizing participation of IP orgs & stakeholder management councils) Enter into agreements to recognize IPs and help them realize their goals Continuing dialogue on unresolved and emerging issues Institutionalizing stakeholder participation Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/2018 8

9 Facilitated Dialogue CAO commissioned a third party mediator to conduct a facilitated dialogue process CAO invited the complainants, local government, NPC, SNAP and the indigenous peoples to participate Capacity building on conflict resolution, negotiations and dialogue was first conducted Presentation Title 19/10/2018 9

10 Capacity Building on Collaborative Negotiation Presentation Title 19/10/

11 Outcome Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into by stakeholders on 19 May 2009 resulted in the following: - Access to land by the IPs no longer needed by government through Indigenous Peoples Cultural Heritage - Access to development funds from SNAP through its community investment program - Assistance of the local governments to the IPs in pursuing the development of their domain - Establishment of a Stakeholders Council composed of all stakeholders to collaborate on managing issues related to the project Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

12 IP Site and Stakeholders Council Shared Values Stakeholders Council Composed of Representatives from LGUs, IPOs, NPC, PSALM, SNAP Common Interest to address community concerns on land use, operations of SNAP and development of communities Common Interest becomes shared value in pursuing the successful implementation of the IP Cultural Heritage Site and the development of the communities in these areas IPOs (Ambuklao and Binga IPs) LGUs (Ambuklao & Binga Residents) Land Use Issues Development of Heritage Sites Responsible Operation of Plants NPC/PSALM (Ambuklao and Binga Watersheds) SNAP (Ambuklao and Binga Plants) Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

13 Pillars of SNAP CSR Safety and Health Labor Standards Quality Standards Human Rights Community Stakeholder Engagement Grievance Mechanism Community Investment and Development Safe and Responsible Operations Human Rights Employees CSR Environment Responsible Procurement Corporate Governance Customer Relations Regulatory Compliance Market Sustainability Programs Watershed Conservation Environmental Compliance and Protection Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

14 Regular Community Investment Fund SNAP is a Funder Voluntary Fund for Development Projects 1 % of NIAT Allocated to Host Communities Implemented through Partnership Principle Projects linked to development goals of the communities Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

15 Key Result Areas Infrastructure Health Indigenous Peoples Governance Livelihood Education Environment Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

16 Key Learnings Adopting proven standards on Indigenous Peoples, Stakeholder Engagement, and Social and Environmental Management raises the quality of social acceptability (IFC Performance Standards) Engage early with communities to understand their social, economic and political conditions. Stakeholder engagement is key to understanding the social concerns which is critical to securing social license. Work out creative solutions on resource management with stakeholders. Use sphere of influence to arrive at lasting and binding agreements and understandings among stakeholders. Explore alternative third-party grievance management mechanisms Transparent, open and proactive corporate leadership is a vital advantage, and follow through on commitments. Commit to what you can deliver and deliver on your commitments. Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

17 Watch the Case Study/Documentary in Youtube: Making Monkey Business By the Kennedy School of Government Harvard University Advancing Sustainability on Renewable Energy 10/19/

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