Advisory
Land acquisition and resettlement advice for projects and institutions.
- Review of RAPs and acquisition plans
- Setting up in-house land acquisition units
- Aligning ESIA, RAP and design from the start
- Policy and process improvement
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Beyond the book
Work with William
The book distils more than nineteen years of practice. William also works directly with governments, agencies, development partners and firms that acquire land for public infrastructure.
Training
Practical courses built on the book's step-by-step process.
- Workshops for agency and RAP teams
- Grievance committee training
- Financial literacy for affected households
- Leadership and performance coaching
Speaking
Talks drawn from the field, for audiences who build and govern.
- Conference keynotes and panels
- University and professional lectures
- Sector forums and policy dialogues
Experience
Built on delivery, not theory
As Head of Land Acquisition at the Uganda National Roads Authority until December 2020, William led the team that brought land acquisition in-house. A study of 45 road projects found the cost of acquiring land fell by 64.5% and the time taken by 53.2%.
Earlier, he headed land surveying during the transformation of Kampala City Council into KCCA. He is a fellow of the Institute of Surveyors of Uganda and a certified trainer of trainers in financial literacy.
- 149 national road projectsLand acquisition and resettlement across Uganda's road network
- 75,000+ householdsLivelihoods supported through compensation and resettlement
- ≈ 400,000 project affected personsReached through disclosure, payment and grievance processes
- 19+ yearsIn land surveying, land management and acquisition
Who he works with
Everyone with a stake in the right of way
Land acquisition works best when every party understands the process. William works across all of them.
Government
Ministries, departments, authorities and local governments that acquire land for public use.
Development partners
Lenders and donors who need projects to meet national law and international standards.
Industry
Consultants, contractors and firms delivering RAPs, designs and construction.
Universities
Schools of surveying, land economics, law and planning, and their students.
Professional bodies
Surveyors, valuers and lawyers seeking practical continuing development.
Communities
Affected households, grievance committees and the organisations that support them.
Planning a project, a training or an event?
Send a short note with what you have in mind. William replies within two working days.