
ANNOUNCEMENT
We regret to inform you that the Fundamental Social Impact Assessment Course: Principles & Practices, scheduled for 10-11 December 2024, has been postponed until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will provide you with updates on the rescheduled date as soon as possible.
If you are still interested in attending this course, please kindly register your interest here:
Introduction
This 2-day Workshop is designed for Social Impact Assessment (SIA) practitioners to provide guidance and understanding to carrying out impact assessment for developmental projects. Applying the latest approaches and methods outlined in the PPSIA (2023), the workshop is intended to guide to conduct and preparing SIA reports based on best practices.
The workshop will emphasise on interactive learning using close facilitator-participant interactions such as case studies, group activities, presentations and discussions. These sessions are designed to enable participants gain valuable hands-on experience as SIA professionals
Who Should Attend?
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Researcher & Academia
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Government & Regulatory Bodies
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Community & Non Governmental Organization (NGOs)
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Town Planner
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Property Developers
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Professionals
Course Objectives
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Familiarising participants with the concept and fundamentals of SIA
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Introducing the types of development Projects requiring SIA as stipulated by legislations and administrative procedures
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Demonstrate the basics of preparing SIA reports in accordance with guidelines set by JPBD
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Exposing case studies as learning tools to gain knowledge about actual SIA undertakings
Expected Outcome
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Gain in-depth knowledge and understanding on the concept, fundamentals and application of SIA as a planning tool for development projects
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Develop ability and skill to undertake SIA consultancies
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Foundation for participants to pursue more advanced courses in SIA
Course Facilitator

TPr. Ts. Dr. Gobi Krishna Sinniah
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Expert Panel Social Impact Assessment
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Seasoned Registered Social Impact
Evaluator and Consultant at PLANMalaysia Federal & State (Dept. of Town and Country Planning)
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Senior Lecturer Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Course Contents
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What is PPSIA 2023?
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Preparation of new in SIA Report: Screening
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Scoping (Issues, Stakeholders, ZOI)
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Data Collection and Analysis
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Refining Project Options
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Identification, Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts
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Mitigation Measures
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SIMP
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Case Studies
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Sharing of Experiences of SIA Panel Members
Registration Fee – Early Bird
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Student: RM650
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Academic Staff/Government Agencies/NGOs : RM750
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Professional :RM800
Registration Fee – Normal
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Student: RM700
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Academic Staff/Government Agencies/NGOs : RM800
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Professional :RM850
Date and Venue
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To be updated soon
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Register your interest now and we’ll keep you updated on the latest developments.
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