impact assessment topics
Social Impact Assessment
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Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an umbrella concept that connects many specialized areas of impact assessment. While SIA focuses on understanding how development projects affect people and communities, it also overlaps with and draws on related topics. Together, these sub-topics help practitioners take a holistic, people-centered approach—ensuring that projects support well-being, inclusion, and sustainable development. Check out these related topic pages, too:
- Public participation and community engagement
- Health impact assessment
- Indigenous peoples and traditional knowledge
- Cultural heritage and resettlement
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IAPA Volume 41, Issue 6 (2023)
Explore IAPA Volume 41 Issue 6, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment topics. Free access for IAIA members.
IAPA resúmenes de artículos en español (Vol. 41, Núm. 6 – 2023)
Lea los resúmenes del Vol. 41, Núm. 6 de la IAPA, que incluye artículos y perspectivas sobre evaluación de impacto. Los artículos completos son gratuitos para los miembros de la IAIA.
Evaluaciones de Impacto y Derechos Humanos – Segundo Módulo (en Español)
Presenters: Gabriela Factor, Tulika Bansal
Recorded: 13 de septiembre de 2023
Evaluaciones de Impacto y Derechos Humanos – Primer Módulo (en Español)
Presenters: Gabriela Factor, Tulika Bansal
Recorded: 6 de Septiembre de 2023
IAIA23 Conference Proceedings
View and download the official proceedings from IAIA23 in Kuching, Malaysia, featuring session summaries, papers, and key takeaways.
IAPA Volume 41, Issue 4 (2023)
Explore IAPA Volume 41 Issue 4, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment topics. Free access for IAIA members.