Social Impact Assessment
Social Impact Assessment: Guidelines for Thriving Regions and Communities
The "Social Impact Assessment: Guidelines for Thriving Regions and Communities," authored by C. Nicholas Taylor and Michael Mackay, was published in July 2022. This document spans several pages and provides a comprehensive guide to Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It is aimed at helping councils and community groups understand how to conduct, contribute to, and utilize SIAs, particularly in relation to social impacts arising from economic regeneration projects like infrastructure development, heritage conservation, and housing. The source is Building Better, Homes, Towns, and Cities (BBHTC), a New Zealand-based research initiative.
The "Social Impact Assessment: Guidelines for Thriving Regions and Communities," authored by C. Nicholas Taylor and Michael Mackay, was published in July 2022. This document spans several pages and provides a comprehensive guide to Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It is aimed at helping councils and community groups understand how to conduct, contribute to, and utilize SIAs, particularly in relation to social impacts arising from economic regeneration projects like infrastructure development, heritage conservation, and housing. The source is Building Better, Homes, Towns, and Cities (BBHTC), a New Zealand-based research initiative.
Social Impact Assessment: Guidance for Assessing and Managing the Social Impacts of Projects
The “Social Impact Assessment: Guidance for assessing and manging the social impacts of projects”, authored by Vanclay, F, Esteves, A.M, Aucamp, I., and Franks, D.M and published by the IAIA in April 2015 discusses the evolution and significance of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), emphasising its role in identifying and managing social issues throughout the entire project development cycle. SIA, which emerged in the 1970s alongside Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), now focuses on enhancing the benefits of projects for impacted communities, alongside mitigating negative effects. It highlights the importance of early engagement, ensuring that social issues are addressed from the onset of a project. Key principles include empowerment of vulnerable groups, gender inclusivity, and respect for human rights, reflecting the growing relevance of SIA in achieving social license and minimizing risks for developers. The guidance document is 107 pages in length and intends to provide guidance to SIA practitioners, proponents, regulatory agencies, social specialists, development agencies, government agencies, community groups and individual.
The “Social Impact Assessment: Guidance for assessing and manging the social impacts of projects”, authored by Vanclay, F, Esteves, A.M, Aucamp, I., and Franks, D.M and published by the IAIA in April 2015 discusses the evolution and significance of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), emphasising its role in identifying and managing social issues throughout the entire project development cycle. SIA, which emerged in the 1970s alongside Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), now focuses on enhancing the benefits of projects for impacted communities, alongside mitigating negative effects. It highlights the importance of early engagement, ensuring that social issues are addressed from the onset of a project. Key principles include empowerment of vulnerable groups, gender inclusivity, and respect for human rights, reflecting the growing relevance of SIA in achieving social license and minimizing risks for developers. The guidance document is 107 pages in length and intends to provide guidance to SIA practitioners, proponents, regulatory agencies, social specialists, development agencies, government agencies, community groups and individual.
International Principles for Social Impact Assessment
The International Principles for Social Impact Assessment by Frank Vanclay, published in March 2003, outlines core values and principles to guide Social Impact Assessment (SIA) practices. Developed by the IAIA over five years, the document aimed to standardise SIA across global contexts, promoting sustainable and equitable outcomes. It emphasises proactive development, stakeholder participation, and the integration of social, economic, and environmental factors. The principles support legislative development, establish SIA standards, and highlight the importance of evaluating both positive and negative impacts of planned interventions and social change processes. The document is 6 pages long and offers guidance for practitioners worldwide.
The International Principles for Social Impact Assessment by Frank Vanclay, published in March 2003, outlines core values and principles to guide Social Impact Assessment (SIA) practices. Developed by the IAIA over five years, the document aimed to standardise SIA across global contexts, promoting sustainable and equitable outcomes. It emphasises proactive development, stakeholder participation, and the integration of social, economic, and environmental factors. The principles support legislative development, establish SIA standards, and highlight the importance of evaluating both positive and negative impacts of planned interventions and social change processes. The document is 6 pages long and offers guidance for practitioners worldwide.
A Comprehensive Guide for Social Impact Assessment
The “Comprehensive Guide for Social Impact Assessment” (2006) by the Centre for Good Governance offers a detailed framework for conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIA) for economic development projects. It defines SIA as a process to predict and evaluate the social consequences of policies, programs, and projects. The guide emphasises identifying positive and negative social impacts, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring community participation in decision-making. It includes principles, methodologies, and practical tools for assessing and managing impacts on lifestyle, culture, community, quality of life, and health. The document is 43 pages long, providing resources for government agencies, policy and program developers and organisations.
The “Comprehensive Guide for Social Impact Assessment” (2006) by the Centre for Good Governance offers a detailed framework for conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIA) for economic development projects. It defines SIA as a process to predict and evaluate the social consequences of policies, programs, and projects. The guide emphasises identifying positive and negative social impacts, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring community participation in decision-making. It includes principles, methodologies, and practical tools for assessing and managing impacts on lifestyle, culture, community, quality of life, and health. The document is 43 pages long, providing resources for government agencies, policy and program developers and organisations.
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment - Social Impact Assessment Guideline for State Significant Projects
The “Social Impact Assessment Guideline for State Significant Projects by the NSW” Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, published in July 2021, provides detailed instructions for conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIA). The guideline outlines the principles, approaches, and reporting requirements for assessing social impacts in state significant projects. It includes methods for identifying, categorising, and managing social impacts, along with preparing a social impact management plan. The document also emphasises community engagement, including specific considerations for engaging with Aboriginal communities. The guideline is 34 pages long and serves as a comprehensive resource for proponents and planners.
The “Social Impact Assessment Guideline for State Significant Projects by the NSW” Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, published in July 2021, provides detailed instructions for conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIA). The guideline outlines the principles, approaches, and reporting requirements for assessing social impacts in state significant projects. It includes methods for identifying, categorising, and managing social impacts, along with preparing a social impact management plan. The document also emphasises community engagement, including specific considerations for engaging with Aboriginal communities. The guideline is 34 pages long and serves as a comprehensive resource for proponents and planners.
Community Wellbeing Indicators
Muhammad Mubashir Mukhtar's thesis, submitted in January 2021 to Victoria University of Wellington, explores the history and role of community well-being in the Local Government Act 2002. The research examines the evolution of this legislation, particularly the 2019 amendment, and its potential for councils to engage with communities in a more comprehensive way, considering social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors and highlight what matters most for communities. The thesis provides a framework and set of indicators for community well-being, aiming to help councils, community organizations, and contractors align their efforts. The research also connects local and central government initiatives like the Living Standards Framework and Indicators Aotearoa New Zealand.
Muhammad Mubashir Mukhtar's thesis, submitted in January 2021 to Victoria University of Wellington, explores the history and role of community well-being in the Local Government Act 2002. The research examines the evolution of this legislation, particularly the 2019 amendment, and its potential for councils to engage with communities in a more comprehensive way, considering social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors and highlight what matters most for communities. The thesis provides a framework and set of indicators for community well-being, aiming to help councils, community organizations, and contractors align their efforts. The research also connects local and central government initiatives like the Living Standards Framework and Indicators Aotearoa New Zealand.
Human Rights
Gender
Children
VIDEO: Understanding Impacts on Vulnerable Populations through Psycho Social Impact Assessment