Socio-Economic Surveys and Assessments

Socio-Economic Surveys and Assessments are delivered either as part of an ESIA or as standalone studies to inform corporate social responsibility strategies or social development programs. Our capabilities include social impact assessments, human rights assessments, stakeholder engagement and disclosure, grievance mechanisms, and household-level socio-economic surveys.

Socio-Economic Surveys and Assessments

Conducting socio-economic surveys and assessments requires an understanding of the social and governance systems, traditional lifestyles, mindset and customs of the potentially affected communities arising from a project. Social and governance systems are country specific, while traditional lifestyles, mindset and customs are more nuanced, often being specific to the tribal sub-culture in the vicinity of the project. Successful delivery requires engaging with stakeholders, key informants and focus groups using culturally aware behaviour and language to build the relationships on which future trust rests. Our socio-economic work has been built around the relevant International Finance Corporation Performance Standards including PS4 and PS5.

The number of waliyat (provinces) in Oman

Number of endangered languages spoken in Oman

The estimated number of tribes and sub-tribes in Oman

The estimated distance in kilometres that livestock owners are willing to transport their livestock to access good grazing

Related Services

Cultural Heritage Baseline Surveys and Assessments

The Arabian Peninsula’s history spans over 100,000 years, leaving a legacy of tangible cultural heritage. These assets hold intrinsic, scientific, and tourism value, and are highly protected by governments and international organisations. Our services identify and assess cultural heritage resources to ensure they are appropriately managed.

Biodiversity & Ecology Baseline Surveys and Assessments

Avoiding and minimising impacts on natural capital is a priority for governments, communities, and the international community. Our biodiversity and ecology surveys address these challenges, bringing rigour to one of the most complex aspects of environmental assessment.

Advisory Services

Biodiversity Lender’s Technical Advisory
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

Land & Groundwater Contamination Management

Environmental and Social Due Diligence
Remediation and Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Management
Environmental Site Analysis (ESA) and Risk Assessment
Zero Soil Surveys

Environmental Performance\Compliance Monitoring

Climate Affairs Reporting
Environmental Compliance Review and Auditing

Environment Management Planning

Biodiversity Action Planning
Stakeholder Engagement Planning and Livelihood Restoration and Resettlement Framework Planning
Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
Cultural Heritage Management Planning

Socio-Economic Surveys and Assessments