Development-induced Displacement in Romania: The Case of Roşia Montană Mining Project

In: Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, Band 4, Heft 1, S. 63-75

Abstract

This paper proposes a critical discussion of the population displacement
processes involved in the Roşia Montană gold-mining project within the theoretical
framework of development-induced displacement (DID). We begin with an overview of the
geographical context of the rural community, focusing on the social and economic structure
of Roşia Montană. After assessing the relocation and resettlement processes, we examine
several problems related to the compensation mechanism set up by the mining company.
The aim of the research is to highlight the complexity of the consequences of developmentinduced displacement and the limits of the policies of relocation and resettlement in the area.