Social Impact Assessment

Learning Objectives

After studying this module, the participants  should have a basic understanding of :

1. The definition of social impact assessment (SIA) and other terminologies
2. The origins and purposes of SIA in promoting equitable and sustainable development
3. The general principles in SIA
4. The SIA process as an input in development planning
5. The potential limitations and challenges of the SIA

Module Outline

The outline of Module 1 comprises the following:

1. Introduction
2. Definition of SIA and key terminologies
3. The origin and development of SIA
4. The SIA and development in Nigeria
5. The potential uses and methods of SIA
6. The general principles of  SIA
7. The general processes and steps in SIA
8. The challenges and limitations of SIA