CHAPTER VIII SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Flashcards
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- a process for predicting and managing the potential environmental impacts of development projects or land use activities
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SOCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
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- a process of research, planning and the management of social change or consequences arising from policies, plans, developments and projects
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SOCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS (UNEP)
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MAIN PATTERNS OF SIA:
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- Scoping & Planning
- Baseline assessment
- Impact identification
- Impact Assessment
- Mitigation & enhancement measure
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Reporting & Communication
- Feedback & learning
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- involves defining the scope of the analysis, identifying key stakeholders and establishing the objectives and methods of the assessment
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Scoping & Planning
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- conducting a comprehensive analysis of the existing social conditions and dynamics in the project area before intervention takes place
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Baseline assessment
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- determining the direct and indirect impacts of the intervention on various stakeholders
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Impact identification
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- quantifying and qualifying the identified impacts using methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups and secondary data analysis
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Impact Assessment
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- developing strategies to mitigate adverse impacts and enhance positive outcomes
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Mitigation & enhancement measure
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- Establishing monitoring mechanisms to track the implementation of mitigation measures and assess the actual social impacts of the intervention over time
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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- communicating the findings of the SIA to stakeholders, decision-makers and the broader community in a clear and accessible manner
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Reporting & Communication
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- encouraging ongoing dialogue and feedback from stakeholders to continually refine and improve the SIA process
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Feedback & learning
