Dabanani Electrical Company Ltd.

Power Consultants/Contractors
Mamadi Manjang Highway,
Kanifing
P. O. Box 2390, SERREKUNDA, Kombo St. Mary’s Division, The Gambia
🕾 +220 229 02 22 / 394 31 76 Email: aefconteh@gmail.com
BACKGROUND
A community engagement activity happen in Mandinary village is a village located in the West
Coast Region in West Coast Region Kombo North District. Total Population: 31810 (2013
census) between the hours of 16:00 to 17:30 on the 16th day of the December 2023. The report is
offered as a summary of the things discussed on the day of the meeting. Although every
reasonable effort is made to discover and correctly interpret indications of all things said during
the meeting. It must be understood that no guarantee of quality is expressed nor implied nor
responsibility assumed by the reporter for the things expressed by the community members.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MEETING
 To discuss the status of the electrification project
 Grievance Reporting
 To receive community feedback as to the expectation of the project.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
The meeting was attended by key stakeholder from the community including the Alkalo, Vdc
Chairman The imam and other Kabilo heads. See list of attendance attach below
MEETING AGENDA
 Prayers/Introduction
 Grievance
 Identification of Grievance reporting mechanism and Uptake
INTRODUCTION
The meeting was open with prayers by the Imam of the village then an introduction from the
EHS manager who highlighted the purpose and the significance of the visit to the community
and the project at large. He went further to introduce the team which consisted of the Community
Liaison Officer and the Gender Base violence officer. Shown in the pictures below team
members during deliberations.
GRIEVANCE
The EHS Manager listed some of the grievance that might arise a s a result of the project.
Disruption and Inconvenience which might be due construction activities and installation of
electrical infrastructure may cause disruptions to
daily life. Road closures, noise, and other
inconveniences during project implementation. Use
of land may upset some owners having issues with
the location of power lines or substations affecting
their land. Environmental Impact concerns about
the environmental impact of the electrification
project. Clearing of vegetation, impact on wildlife,
or other environmental issues may also lead to
grievances. Fear of electrical hazards or accidents
during the construction and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. Lack of information on
safety measures and emergency response plans. Grievances may arise if community members
feel they were not adequately informed or
consulted about the project. Lack of
transparent communication about the
project timeline and potential impacts can
lead to dissatisfaction. Projects may impact
culturally significant sites or heritage
areas, consider and address cultural
concerns may result in opposition from the
community.
The EHS manager during his deliberation highlighted that all these factors are put into
consideration to avoid any unforeseen circumstance that might arise during the project
implementation. The CLO adding to the contributing of the meeting started that he is available
for an complains that might arise during the implementation of the project.
GRIEVANCE REPORTING MECHANISM
To promote community base solution to the problems that might arise from the projects. The
community were given the liberty the reporting mechanism that best suit the community. After
several suggestions the community finally agreed with the EWHS Manger and the CLO to direct
all complain on any form of grievance to the VDC Chairman who will put the Alkalo in the
picture and the CLO will be notify through written letters. For problems requesting immediate
attention the problem will reported through phone calls or other medium that can get his
immediate attention.
The pictures above show community members during the meeting

PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS

The community through their deliberation assured the team of total cooperation for the smooth
implementation of the project. The VDC volunteer someone to accompany the teams during the
project implementation time to help identify key community features and resolve any minor
issue that might arise.
CHALLENGES
 The key issues identified during the deliberations by the community are as follows
 Lack of consultation during the initial survey of the project
 The encroachment of land by the project without the consent of the Alkalo of the
village members
 Key areas are being neglected during the initial survey.
 Limited number of poles allocated to the community.
Discussion of challenges faced in engaging with the community The EHS manager promise to
forward all the concerns faced by the community to the Project Manager for further action
and possible rectification.
RECOMMENDATIONS
 The Alkalo and VDC to be informed of any action that will be implemented in
the community.
 Seeking the consent of the Alkalo and VDC before any survey
 Seek help in identifying the community boundaries from the relevant stakeholders.
 Increase the number of poles allocated to the community.