Social impact assessment (SIA) is now conceived as being the process of managing the
social issues of development. There is consensus on what 'good'SIA practice is–it is …

In democratic societies, protest is a legitimate and necessary way for communities to seek
redress for issues that are ignored by decision-makers. In the wake of large projects …

Abstract While the World Bank safeguard policies and International Finance Corporation
Performance Standards specify the requirements to be observed when project-induced …

Drawing on various national statements on the ethical conduct of research, the codes of
ethics of professional associations and international agencies, and ethical guidelines in …

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment provides students and practitioners with a
clearly structured overview of the subject, as well as critical analysis and support for further …

We consider the extent to which the concept of Social Licence to Operate can be applied in
actual practice by considering BP's activities in Georgia, especially the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan …

Following the actual pace of industrial development, due to the ever-growing tech-and
resource-savvy society, unprecedented waste amounts are generated on a daily basis …

Gas extraction from the Groningen gasfield in the northern Netherlands has led to localised
earthquakes which are projected to become more severe. The social impacts experienced …

Historically, impact assessment practice has not explicitly considered human rights. That
human rights are relevant to business has been confirmed through the United Nations …

Abstract Social Impact Assessment (SIA) has traditionally been practiced as a predictive
study for the regulatory approval of major projects, however, in recent years the drivers and …