Published on 23 Nov 2025

Guide to Social Impact Assessments

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Dr Fiona Scott-Melton Performance + Impact Lead (NZ) Contact me

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) helps you understand who wins and who loses from policy changes—before they happen. This guide walks you through the essential phases of conducting an SIA, from engaging affected communities to identifying impacts and developing mitigation strategies.

Whether you're refining existing policy or developing new programmes, SIA provides the evidence you need to make informed decisions and avoid unintended consequences. Download this resource to learn how to conduct meaningful impact assessments that put people at the centre of policy development.

Guide to Conducting Social Impact Assessments
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