Christopher is an expert on population displacement and resettlement in the context of development projects, conflict and environmental change. The following are examples of recent advisory and consultancy roles:

Power Development Project, Sindhuli, Nepal – International Resettlement Expert, Inspection Panel, The World Bank

Providing expert opinion and analysis to assist the Panel in its assessment of the adequacy of Project design, appraisal and implementation in relation to the Bank’s involuntary resettlement operational policies and procedures. Report: NEPAL: Power Development Project (P043311)

 

UESPII Sanitary Landfill Site, Ghana – International Resettlement Expert, Inspection Panel, The World Bank

Verify the accuracy of the claims in the Request and Management Response and provide an expert opinion on the adequacy of Project design, appraisal and implementation in relation to the Bank’s applicable operational policies and procedures. Examine the design, appraisal, implementation, and supervision of the Project with respect to its alleged social impacts. Assess whether the first overall objective of OP 4.12 to avoid, where feasible, or minimize, involuntary resettlement has been met taking into consideration analysis of alternatives required under OP/BP 4.01.