Step 2: Initial Social Assessment

A social assessment (SA) involves various types including loss assessment, potential impact on land and structure, estimated cost of the affected assets based on current market price, mitigation measures, evidence of public consultation, etc. Refer ▬► ESMF Chapter 8, Interim Guideline for Enhancing Poverty Reduction Impact of Road Project, Appendix-9, ▬► PWD Part II chapter - 4