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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

News

Getting It Done: A Handbook on Social Performance Management

Open source publication on Extractive Industries governance

This new (free) book from Prof. Anthony Bebbington and other authors uses Latin American and African case studies to form a broad geographical comparison. This new book from Prof. Anthony Bebbington and other authors uses Latin American and African case studies to form a broad geographical comparison. It also compares countries over long historical periods in order to allow readers to see patterns over time, using theory and deep empirical analysis, explaining concepts and supporting them with broad based substantiation.

EIB e-learning course on its environmental and social standards

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has just launched an e-learning course providing the required knowledge and skills to implement its EU-based environmental and social standards.

Primarily focused on the needs of the EIB’s financial intermediaries outside the EU, this course will suit the needs of anyone interested in integrating environmental and social dimensions to ensure sustainable investment projects.

Jobs

Reducing Child Labor in Mining in Cobalt, Copper, 3Ts

Job opportunity at Pact

"The job will focus on Child Labor in Mining in Cobalt, Copper, and the 3Ts for our dynamic DRC program. Wonderful, highly driven team focused on child protection and meaningful impact. English and French fluency required. Work location flexible."

 

Full job description here:

http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000001096G