Participative social impact assessment and management cross-cultural application

Abstract

The participative approach to social impact assessment and management recognizes that the input from the local community and their participation in a project assessment are essential for the success of a project. Using the example of a mining development, the process of involving the local people is illustrated. The work to date augurs well for its usefulness in the mine development process.

Keywords:

• social impact assessment
• community participation
• mining development