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‘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
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Corporate dysfunction on Indigenous affairs: Why heads rolled at Rio Tinto
16 September 2020
Online, Oceania
Based on the recent events that led to the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Deanna Kemp and Andrew Hopkins provides very relevant reflections for for SIA practitioners in general.
Launch of INGA - Social Context tool
08 July 2020
Online, Other Countries
Community Insights Group have launched a new tool for producing customized social and human rights context.
ESG investors get their heads around social risks
18 June 2020
, Other Countries
The Economist highlights the increasing relevance of social aspects for investors.
Consulting assignment to work on team that is providing advice to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as they work to better integrate SIA into their EIA process. Includes writing and review of various USAID-specific knowledge products.
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Western Washington University
North America
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