SOUTH AFRICA: SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

THE RENAISSANCE NETWORK
in conjunction with
DR NEVILLE BEWS AND ASSOCIATES

presents its national seminar on:

SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN THE TRANSFORMING SOCIO-ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

17 - 18 April 2002

Technikon SA Conference Centre, Ormonde, Johannesburg

Delegate Fee: R1500-00 + R210-00 (VAT) =3D R1710-00

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

HR personnel, Policy makers, Social Investment Managers, Marketing specialists, Practitioners specialising in Education, Training and Development and Transformation from public and private sector organisations, government, academic institutions, NGOs, trade unions, SETAs, youth organisations and gender desks.

The organisers reserve the right to amend any aspect of this programme without any further notice. They also reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the event, if such a need arises. All registered delegates will be informed timeously of such a development, if applicable.

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TO REGISTER, KINDLY FAX THIS BOOKING FORM TO HASSAN CASSIM
ON (011) 868 2662
cell: 083 786 8604 or e-mail to: [email protected]

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DAY ONE
PRIMARY FOCUS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN THE TRANSFORMING SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT

08:00 Registration and morning refreshments
08:50 Welcome, introductions and an overview of the objectives of the Seminar
CHAIRPERSON : Ms. Nanette Hatting, Consultant - Bohlweki Environmental

09:00 The Opening Address : An overview - Contextualising Social Impact Assessment in the changing landscape of the public and private sector in South Africa

- A definition of Social Impact Assessment
- A historical overview of Social Impact Assessment
- Benefits gained from Social Impact Assessment in public and private sector scenarios
Mr. Stephan Treurnicht, Lecturer-Development Administration: UNISA

09:45 Understanding Social Impact Assessment within the larger context of Environmental Impact Assessment
- A comparative focus: primary differences and similarities
- Key considerations for practitioners specialising in Social and Environmental impact studies

Dr. June Meeuwis, Senior Lecturer: Geography and Environmental Management - Rand Afrikaans University-invited

10:30 A refreshment break

11:00 Exploring various types of Social Impact Assessment in their application to different developmental scenarios

- A general background of the various types of Social Impact Assessments
- Recommending Social Impact Assessment solutions to specific problem areas

Dr. Priscilla. R. De Gasparis, Social Impact Specialist - Development Bank of South Africa

11:45 Highlighting the relationship between primary social indicators and Social Impact Assessment

- Defining a social indicator
- Identifying salient social indicators
- Exploring the social indicators and Social Impact Assessment Dr. Ria Smit, Senior Lecturer: Sociology - Rand Afrikaans University

12:30 A networking luncheon

13:30 Sharing perspectives on the practical application of a conceptual model of Social Impact Assessment in the development field
- Preliminary phases in the Social Impact Assessment process
- Methods to be adopted in the preliminary phase
- Exploring the main phase in Social Impact Assessment
- Methods recommended for the main phase in the assessment process
Dr. Neville Bews, Consultant - Dr. Neville Bews & Associates

15:00 A refreshment break

15:30 Social Impact, Civil Society and Participation
- SIAs, the environment and civil society
- Examining a framework to evaluate the impact of economic growth on the market
- The focus of social theory on the distinction between the market, the state and civil society
- Balancing democratisation, social justice and the preservation of the environment

Mr. Naude Malan, Department of Anthropology and Development Studies: Rand Afrikaans University

16:15 Closure of day's proceedings
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DAY TWO

PRIMARY FOCUS: THE PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONAL SETTINGS

CHAIRPERSON : Mr. Chris Antrobus, Director - Loxton Venn & Associates

08:15 Morning refreshments

08:30 Social Impact Assessment: Critical implications for the future
- The impact of not undertaking Social Impact Assessment
- Maximising the benefits of the strategic value of Social Impact Assessment
- Key competencies required by practitioners and the acquisition thereof Prof. Anton Senekal, Chair of the Dept. of Sociology - Rand Afrikaans University

09:30 Public participation in Social Impact Assessment in South Africa
- An analysis of the current status of public participation in South Africa
- Sharing experiences and useful insights
- Reaping the benefits of active public participation Mr. Sybert Liebenberg, Associate: Arcus Gibb, CSIR

10:30 A refreshment break

THEME: BREAKING NEW FRONTIERS IN BOLDLY ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES CONFRONTING PRACTITIONERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT FIELD IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

11:00 Sharing experiences from unfolding case studies within leading South African organisations: Showcasing public participation and institutional development within the context of a Social Impact Assessment framework
Ms. Carol Streaton, Public Participation Advisor - Eskom
Ms. Mapula Makara, Environmental Relations and Communications Advisor -
Sasol

AN OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION

13:15 A networking luncheon

14:15 Institutional Development in the Municipal context Mr. Cor van Rooyen, Institutional Analyst - Development Bank of South Africa-

15:30 Evaluation of seminar and closure of day's proceedings