Assessing The Social Impact Of Development Projects

Author : Hari Mohan Mathur
Publisher : Springer
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319191171

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Assessing the Social Impact of Development Projects by Hari Mohan Mathur Pdf

This book shows how social impact assessment (SIA), which emerged barely five decades ago, as a way to anticipate and manage potentially negative social impacts of building dams, power stations, urban infrastructure, highways, industries, mining and other development projects, is now widely in use as a planning tool, especially in developed countries. Although SIA has still not gained much acceptance among development planners in Asia, the situation is gradually changing. In India, SIA initially mandated as a policy guideline in 2007 is now a legal requirement. SIA in China has also recently become obligatory for certain types of development projects. Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are other Asian countries that provide examples from a variety of externally funded projects illustrating the use of social impact analysis in project planning to improve development outcomes. With contributions from an array of leading experts, this book is a valuable resource on SIA, indispensable for policymakers, planners, and practitioners in government, international development agencies, private-sector industry, private banks, consultants, teachers, researchers and students of social sciences and development studies, also NGOs everywhere, not in Asia alone.

Author : Reidar Kvam
Publisher : Inter-American Development Bank
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Social Impact Assessment by Reidar Kvam Pdf

This note provides an overview of good practice standards in Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It has been prepared by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to provide guidance to practitioners and decision-makers. By applying the approach presented in this note, it is expected that the quality, consistency, and operational relevance of SIAs will improve. SIA facilitates the systematic integration of social issues in the planning and implementation of projects. It improves the quality and sustainability of projects, supports and strengthens national requirements, and enhances project acceptance and local ownership. The SIA helps to identify and manage potential adverse social impacts a project may cause or contribute to, and to maximize benefits to local communities and other groups.

Author : Frank Vanclay,Ana Maria Esteves
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781781001196

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New Directions in Social Impact Assessment by Frank Vanclay,Ana Maria Esteves Pdf

'This book should be read by anyone commissioning impact assessments who wants to build their understanding of the more progressive and innovative end of the topic. A job well done in the eyes of stakeholders and regulators requires proper social analysis.' Jon Samuel, Head of Social Performance, Anglo American 'The list of authors reads like a who's who in SIA. Academics and practitioners are equally represented among the authors. The book provides a good mix of broad theoretical concepts and specific practical topics.' Martin Haefele, Manager, Environmental Impact Assessment at Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada 'This book gives a very broad overview of where Social Impact Assessment is coming from, where it is now and where it could go: from an impact assessment tool to an impact management tool. It provides a realistic insight in both the achievements and the struggles of Social Impact Assessment. A recommended read for both those interested in Social Impact Assessment and those in related domains where social issues are gaining increasing importance, such as Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal.' Rob Verheem, Deputy Director, Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment This important new book outlines current developments in thinking in the field of Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It advances the theory and practice of SIA, and argues that a dramatic shift is required in the way socioeconomic studies and community participation is undertaken. The book emphasizes that, much more than the act of predicting impacts in a regulatory context, SIA needs to be the process of managing the social aspects of development and that there needs to be a holistic and integrated approach to impact assessment. It stresses that greater attention needs to be given to ensuring that the goals of development are attained and enhanced. This significant addition to the literature will be an invaluable reference for academics, consultants and practitioners.

Author : Becker, Henk,Henk Becker University of Utrecht, Netherlands.
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134220380

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Social Impact Assessment by Becker, Henk,Henk Becker University of Utrecht, Netherlands. Pdf

This book is intended for introductory courses in SIA within sociology, social policy, human geography and political science at postgraduate level. Specialist postgraduate and professional courses in policy- orientated social research and in social and general impact assessment.

Author : Michael J Carley,Eduardo Bustelo
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1984-11-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039942953

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Social Impact Assessment And Monitoring by Michael J Carley,Eduardo Bustelo Pdf

Systematic, critical review of more than 600 recent publications in social impact assessment and related fields. Four sections: focus on social impact assessment, social impact assessment in an interdisciplinary perspective, social assessment in developing countries, and other sources of information.

Author : Frank Vanclay,Daniel A. Bronstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995-12-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015034523541

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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment by Frank Vanclay,Daniel A. Bronstein Pdf

Reporting on recent developments in the field of impact assessment, this volume critically analyzes such key areas of assessment as technology, demography, economy, risk, ecology, health, development and climate. Each area is related back to impact assessment as an overall process.

Author : Kristi Branch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429716355

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Guide To Social Impact Assessment by Kristi Branch Pdf

Designed to provide clear and detailed assistance in the complex process of assessing social change, this book emphasizes the development of an analytic approach and a theoretical framework that can be applied to the assessment of very diverse events--changes in the natural environment, the local economy, or the dominant technology. The guide, based on a sociological perspective that highlights the importance of community social organization in analyzing social change, focuses on the development of user skills in assessment design, research, analysis, and presentation. The guide's theoretical basis and emphasis on the interrelationships that create social change make it valuable to those studying social change in general, as well as to those responsible for conducting or utilizing social impact assessments. Detailed "how to" information, clear writing, and careful design impart the skills necessary to identify and analyze the factors and processes leading to social change and to interpret and present research findings in an effective manner.

Author : Salim Momtaz,S. M. Zobaidul Kabir
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124080706

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Evaluating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Developing Countries by Salim Momtaz,S. M. Zobaidul Kabir Pdf

Evaluating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Developing Countries is a valuable reference book for practitioners and researchers conducting research in and developing studies on environmental science and management and environmental and social impact assessment. The book’s authors have developed and tested a new framework to evaluate environmental impact assessment (EIA) systems that may be adopted by most developing countries with EIA experience. Application of this framework will help determine if the EIA is achieving its intended goal of sustainable development in these countries. It also explains the reasons behind the strengths and weaknesses from which the development practitioners and international development partners can take lessons. This book will help the reader answer such questions as "What are the best forms of public participation?" and "How do we measure contributions to EIA procedure?" since it is based on direct experiences from a developing country that is struggling with many of these issues. Evaluating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Developing Countries provides further understanding of appropriate tools to evaluate environmental and social impacts of development initiatives especially in developing countries. Demonstrates the development of an integrated holistic method that presents new research in the field Offers a thorough analytical assessment of an EIA system in a developing country Presents valuable insights into how developing countries are coping with the new phenomenon of public participation and involvement in environmental decision making and what methods and techniques have been successful Includes a chapter on social impact assessment in developing countries with special focus on Bangladesh, providing valuable information applicable to developing countries

Author : Riki Therivel,Graham Wood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317236528

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Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment by Riki Therivel,Graham Wood Pdf

Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) is an important and often obligatory part of proposing or launching any development project. Delivering a successful ESIA needs not only an understanding of the theory but also a detailed knowledge of the methods for carrying out the processes required. Riki Therivel and Graham Wood bring together the latest advice on best practice from experienced practitioners to ensure an ESIA is carried out effectively and efficiently. This new edition: • explains how an ESIA works and how it should be carried out • demonstrates the links between socio-economic, cultural, environmental and ecological systems and assessments • incorporates the World Bank’s IFC performance standards, and best practice examples from developing as well as developed countries • includes new chapters on emerging ESIA topics such as climate change, ecosystem services, cultural impacts, resource efficiency, land acquisition and involuntary resettlement. Invaluable to undergraduate and MSc students of ESIA on planning, ecology, geography and environment courses, this internationally oriented fourth edition of Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment is also of great use to planners, ESIA practitioners and professionals seeking to update their skills.

Author : H. A. Becker,Frank Vanclay
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1843768615

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The International Handbook of Social Impact Assessment by H. A. Becker,Frank Vanclay Pdf

'This book provides a valuable addition to the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) literature. While the volume addresses several good examples of "how to" case studies it also firmly addresses the importance of the need for firm conceptual and theoretical guidelines for SIA practice. . . the volume is an excellent contribution to the SIA literature and I highly recommend it to both practitioner and researcher alike.' – Geoff Syme, Australasian Journal of Environmental Management 'An innovative collection which takes social impact assessment to the frontiers of environmental and social policy and citizen awareness. Unusually, this collection includes both sophisticated quantitative tools and equally important chapters on participation, stakeholder involvement and environmental mediation. A most valuable source book.' – Michael Redclift, King's College, London, UK Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is the process of analysing and managing the intended and unintended consequences on the human environment of planned interventions (policies, programmes, plans, projects) so as to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment. This important Handbook presents an indispensable overview of the range of new methods and of the conceptual advances in SIA. Recent increased attention to social considerations has led to substantial development in the techniques useful to, and the thinking in, SIA. A distinguished group of contributors provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the cutting-edge in SIA development. This Handbook outlines a new understanding and definition of SIA and, as such, will be an invaluable reference tool for both practitioners and scholars at different levels working in the fields of SIA and environmental studies (including both impact assessment and management).

Author : William Derman,Scott Whiteford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000311761

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Social Impact Analysis And Development Planning In The Third World by William Derman,Scott Whiteford Pdf

Although national governments and international agencies have committed vast sums of money to development, many projects have not only failed to improve the lives of the poor but in some cases have created additional social and economic problems. Such failures can often be traced to an inadequate understanding of the socio-cultural reality of the people most directly affected and to a lack of their participation in project planning, implementation, and evaluation. In this collection of essays, scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplines examine many of the perplexing social issues of development planning from the perspective of social impact analysis. Drawing on national, regional, and local case studies, the authors demonstrate why sociocultural factors are seldom adequately understood and discuss how they can be effectively incorporated into the planning process.

Author : David Marsden,Peter Oakley
Publisher : Humanities Press International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Action research
ISBN : 0855981474

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Evaluating Social Development Projects by David Marsden,Peter Oakley Pdf

Author : Christopher J. Barrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Economic development
ISBN : UOM:39015041536452

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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment by Christopher J. Barrow Pdf

Author : Judy L. Baker
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821346976

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Evaluating the Impact of Development Projects on Poverty by Judy L. Baker Pdf

Despite the billions of dollars spent on development assistance each year, there is still very little known about the actual impact of projects on the poor. There is broad evidence on the benefits of economic growth, investments in human capital, and the provision of safety nets for the poor. But for a specific program or project in a given country, is the intervention producing the intended benefits and what was the overall impact on the population? Could the program or project be better designed to achieve the intended outcomes? Are resources being spent efficiently? These are the types of questions that can only be answered through an impact evaluation, an approach which measures the outcomes of a program intervention in isolation of other possible factors. This handbook seeks to provide project managers and policy analysts with the tools needed for evaluating project impact. It is aimed at readers with a general knowledge of statistics. For some of the more in-depth statistical methods discussed, the reader is referred to the technical literature on the topic. Chapter 1 presents an overview of concepts and methods. Chapter 2 discusses key steps and related issues to consider in implementation. Chapter 3 illustrates various analytical techniques through a case study. Chapter 4 includes a discussion of lessons learned from a rich set of "good practice" evaluations of poverty projects which have been reviewed for this handbook.

Author : Chris J. R. Roche
Publisher : Oxfam
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 085598418X

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Impact Assessment for Development Agencies by Chris J. R. Roche Pdf

This book considers the process of impact assessment and shows how and why it needs to be integrated into all stages of development programmes. In-depth case studies are included and show a variety of approaches.