Welcome to
International Development Consultants
The founder, Ally Bedford, set up a small off the shelf company, Granary Ltd to carry out sustainable development work in response to the Rio Summit in 1992. Following its success, in 1998, it changed its name to the more appropriate, International Development Consultants Limited, simply known as “IDC”.
What We do?
IDC carries out a RAP from Scope to Implementation as a participatory process. IDC engages with project affected peoples and working with them to find innovative solutions to actually improve lives and livelihoods in the relocation. IDC follows international best practice guidelines such as IFC Performance standards and believes that for the most part, in-kind compensation provides a more sustainable future. For those who opt for cash compensation, it is paid at replacement value.
Our services
RAP Asset Census
IDC works with surveyors and valuers to ensure that the international safeguards are met. We ensure the census
RAP Baselines
Following the census, IDC undertakes a baseline study to capture socio-economic, health and cultural information to help
RAP Participatory Solutions
IDC Stakeholder consultation is the corner stone of resettlement. IDC works closely with individuals, households and communities
RAP Implementationn
IDC facilitates the implementation of RAPs to ensure that cash compensation is paid, in-kind options are
Monitoring & Evaluation
IDC undertakes independent audits on RAPs and all related interventions to ensure that the Project Affected Peoples (PAPS) are no
Conflict Mitigation
In some cases, issues arise that need negotiated settlements and additional measures to offset previous resettlements