Social Impact Assessment
This course focuses on SIA as a relatively new method to promote greater equitability and sustainability in development planning.
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Learning Objectives
After studying this module, the participants should have a basic understanding of :
- The definition of social impact assessment (SIA) and other terminologies
- The origins and purposes of SIA in promoting equitable and sustainable development
- The general principles in SIA
- The SIA process as an input in development planning
- The potential limitations and challenges of the SIA
Module Outline
The outline of Module 1 comprises the following:
- Introduction
- Definition of SIA and key terminologies
- The origin and development of SIA
- The SIA and development in Nigeria
- The potential uses and methods of SIA
- The general principles of SIA
- The general processes and steps in SIA
- The challenges and limitations of SIA
SESSION 1
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TRAINING MANUAL For Short Course/Workshop Titled -
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Key Learning Materials
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Introduction
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Definition of Social Impact
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Definition of Key Terminologies
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Case Study: Anthropogenic Actions
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The Origin and Development of SIA
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The SIA and Development in Nigeria
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The Uses and Methods of SIA
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Case Study: Risk Assessment
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The Principles of SIA
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The General Processes and Steps in SIA
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The Challenges and Limitations of SIA
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Case Study: Pipeline Project in South America
SESSION 2
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Impact Assessment and the SDGs
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Introduction
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The Sustainable Development Goals
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Linkages between Impact Assessment & SDGs
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Different Aspects of Impact Assessment
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The Challenges of Impact Assessment
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Case Study: Pipeline Project in South America
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Elements of Social Impact Assessment
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Element 2: Social Context
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Social context
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Element 3: Stakeholder Engagement
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Principles of stakeholder engagement
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Checklist: stakeholder engagement
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Element 4: Benefits and Opportunities
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Element 5: Risk Identification
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Element 6: Indicators, Baseline, and Methodology
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Element 7: Design and Implementation
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Element 8: Reports and plans
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Element 9: Embedding Social Issues Within the Project Management System
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Element 10:Monitoring, Adaptive Management, and Evaluation
SESSION 3
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The Phases and Tasks of SIA
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Introduction
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The Phases of Social Impact Assessment
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The Main Tasks in Phase 1: Understand the Issues
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The Main Tasks in Phase 2: Predict, Analyse ...
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Main Tasks in Phase 3: Develop & Implement
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Main Tasks in Phase 4: Design & Implement
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Significance of the Main Tasks in SIA
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Practice Questions
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Screening and Scoping
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Key terms
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Screening: Process and Information Sources
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Scoping: Process and Information Sources
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Scoping and Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
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Determining the Project Area of Influence
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SIA Terms of Reference
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 Challenges and Limitations in Screening and Scoping
SESSION 4
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SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
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Positive Impact
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Negative Social Impact
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The Impact Value Chain
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SOCIAL IMPACT STRATEGY
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Assumptions about Causes of GBV and its Effects
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The general model of cause(s) and effect(s)
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Step B: Evaluate assumptions about your social impact initiatives
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Questions to consider whether SIM is working
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SECOND STAGE: PLANNING THE ASSESSMENT
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Step B: Compare different auditing options
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Impact Reporting to Internal and External Stakeholders
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THIRD STAGE: IMPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
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Step B: Check whether your impact assessment is avoiding common measurement challenges
SESSION 5
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FOURTH STAGE: STRATEGIC USE OF SOCIAL INITIATIVES
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Step B: Determine which risks you can minimize/turn to benefits and which benefits you can amplify
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Conclusion
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Steps in Conducting Social Impact Assessment
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What is Social Impact Assessment
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SIA -- many sided approach
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Core considerations in SIA
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What are the possible Social Impact of the project below?
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SIA: the process
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1. Scoping
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5. Impact mitigation and benefit enhancement
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The purpose of monitoring
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Components of monitoring
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Conclusion
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