Project:
The first Urban Development Project closed in June 1988 and included a component for development of Douala-Nylon, the city's least developed area at the time. The Second Urban Project closed in June 1994 and intended to consolidate the basis for sustainable urban development through, inter alia, priority urban infrastructure. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) financed the loans with US$166million equivalent.
Request:
The Requesters claimed that the Projects have led to the destruction of their homes, possessions, resources, and the forceful evictions from their homes. They believe that the Projects have negatively impacted the life and social environment of the inhabitants of the Nylon zone and have caused negative long-term impacts.
Policies and Procedures raised in Request: - Environmental assessment (OD 4.01) - Poverty reduction (OD 4.15) - Indigenous peoples (OD 4.20) - Involuntary resettlement (OD 4.30) - Project supervision (OD 13.05) - Disclosure of operational information (BP 17.50)
Status:
The Inspection Panel did not register the Request. The Request does not fall within the Panel’s mandate since the loan was closed.
