redicting the negative socio economic implications of a dam construction project
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper presents the method for predicting the socio economic impacts of a proposed dam project. The paper focuses on demonstrating the use of the neighbourhood analysis function in ILWIS GIS to accurately estimate the area that will be flooded by the dam after it has been constructed. Without the accurate information on the actual position of the dam site and the area to be flooded by water, it is difficult to predict the impacts of the proposed dam project on the socio economic activities of the area. The paper also illustrates the critical socio economic information that a project proponent requires during the process of SEIA of a dam project. After determining the total area that will be flooded by water after dam construction, the proponent can now go at the site of the proposed project and start establishing the socio economic implications of the project on the local people. The views of the people are obtained through the process of public consultation. Public participation is a process that involves all parties who may potentially have an interest in a development or project, or be affected by it. It entails a wide range of activities ranging from providing information, through consultation to direct involvement of the public in the decision making process. Knowledge of the local people`s perceptions about a projection is critical as it will shed light on whether the locals accept the project or not. Consulting the public improves awareness and prevents resistance from local communities. Thus in SEIA of dam construction, it is critical to estimate the actual area that will be flooded by water after the dam project is complete. Such knowledge is critical as failure to accurately estimate the area to be flooded might lead to flooding of key socio economic activities such as settlements, pasture, crop fields and cultural sites.
Authors and Affiliations
Farai Madzimure
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP19927
- DOI -
- Views 349
- Downloads 13
Historical Accounts of Lake Victoria’s Fisheries Transformation
Having diversity of historical accounts on similar case normally tends to jeopardize validity of the case being examined. Lake Victoria’s fishery is one of the earliest fishing occupation which has faced contradictory...
Impact of Brand Image on consumers’ Purchase Decision
Branding is a set of marketing and communication methods that help to distinguish a company or products from competitors, aiming to create a lasting impression in the minds of customers. In the competitive market a c...
TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES AND CHOICE
With proliferation of treatment options, the importance of the inter-relationship between treatment choices, how choice is made, what influence the choice of treatment for the illness becomes important. Illnesses are g...
DISPARITIES OF SEX RATIO IN MAHARASHTRA STATE OF INDIA
The aim of the paper is to study of sex ratio in Maharashtra state with the help of decennial census report of the Government of India and investigates the current trends of sex ratio. The sex ratio is usually defined...
Role of PIL in the Development and Implementation of Environment Laws in India
Protection of environment in India is a big issue. Apex Court is very much sentient about the degradation of the environment. It is the basic human right of every one to live in a healthy environment. It is protected u...