SIA HUB

Welcome

Welcome 1864 new members as of January 2016

Welcome

SIAhub is an internet portal where the global SIA community of practice can network, access resources, share ideas and promote good practice.

‘Social Impact Assessment (SIA) includes the processes of analysing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions (policies, programs, plans, projects) and any social change processes invoked by those interventions. Its primary purpose is to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment.’ International Principles for Social Impact Assessment

News

World Bank Board Approves New Environmental & Social Framework

04 August 2016

Various, Other Countries

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) that expands protections for people and the environment in Bank-financed investment projects.

Jobs

IDB Social Safeguards Senior Specialist

03 March 2016

Washington DC, North America

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) works to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Environmental Safeguards Unit (ESG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated social specialist to join a group of social and environmental professionals that provide technical support, direction and leadership in promoting the Bank's strategic social and environmental priorities and ensuring that IDB financed projects and other activities are socially and environmentally sustainable.

Forum

SIA in Education field

14 May 2014

Education being one of the important segment for companies and foundations to participate as sponsors/contributors, are there any tools which could help in assessing the impact? I understand it is a h...