Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Infrastructure Projects Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to ESIA

• Overview of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
• Legal and institutional framework for ESIA
• Key principles and concepts of ESIA
• Benefits and challenges of ESIA
• Practical Session: Case study on an ESIA project

Module 2: Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying stakeholders
• Techniques for stakeholder engagement
• Managing stakeholder consultations and feedback
• Addressing stakeholder concerns and interests
• Practical Session: Conducting a stakeholder engagement exercise

Module 3: Data Collection and Analysis

• Methods for data collection in ESIA
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
• Tools and software for data analysis
• Ensuring data validity and reliability
• Practical Session: Data collection and analysis exercise

Module 4: Impact Prediction and Evaluation

• Methods for predicting environmental and social impacts
• Assessing the significance of impacts
• Mitigation measures and alternatives
• Monitoring and evaluation of impacts
• Practical Session: Impact prediction exercise

Module 5: ESIA Report Writing and Presentation

• Structure and content of an ESIA report
• Writing clear and concise ESIA reports
• Visual presentation of data and findings
• Reviewing and finalizing ESIA reports
• Practical Session: Drafting an ESIA report

Module 6: Environmental and Social Management Plans

• Developing management plans
• Implementation and monitoring of management plans
• Adaptive management strategies
• Reporting and documentation
• Practical Session: Designing an environmental and social management plan

Module 7: Cumulative Impact Assessment

• Understanding cumulative impacts
• Methods for assessing cumulative impacts
• Case studies and real-world examples
• Developing cumulative impact mitigation strategies
• Practical Session: Cumulative impact assessment exercise

Module 8: Resettlement and Compensation

• Principles of resettlement planning
• Compensation frameworks and policies
• Addressing social and economic impacts of resettlement
• Stakeholder engagement in resettlement planning
• Practical Session: Developing a resettlement plan

Module 9: Gender and Vulnerable Groups

• Integrating gender considerations in ESIA
• Assessing impacts on vulnerable groups
• Developing inclusive mitigation measures
• Stakeholder engagement with vulnerable populations
• Practical Session: Gender and vulnerable group assessment

Module 10: Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA)

• Introduction to Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA)
• Differences between ESIA and SESA
• Benefits and challenges of SESA
• Integrating SESA into policy and planning
• Practical Session: Conducting a strategic environmental and social assessment

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588We provide assistance with accommodation and airport pick-up for participants traveling from outside the area. Please contact us for more information and to make arrangements.