The Project Management Club organized a highly insightful session on “Social Impact Assessment for Projects” on 26th July 2023. The event featured Mr. Thevarajah Krishnarajah, a renowned Community Development and Social Safeguard Expert, Senior Social Officer, and Gender Expert. The session aimed to create awareness about the importance of social impact assessment in project management and its significance in promoting sustainable and socially responsible initiatives.
The event commenced with a warm welcome address by the Project Management Club, expressing gratitude to Mr. Krishnarajah for gracing the occasion as the esteemed resource person. The attendees, comprising students, Dean and PM staff members, were introduced to the objectives of the session.
Mr. Krishnarajah began the session by providing an in-depth overview of Social Impact Assessment (SIA). He explained that SIA is a systematic process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the potential social impacts of a proposed project or policy on the affected communities and stakeholders. The main focus of SIA is to ensure that the project’s benefits outweigh any potential negative social consequences. The resource person emphasized the significance of conducting SIA as an integral part of project management. The session encouraged active participation from the audience. Attendees enthusiastically engaged in discussions, seeking clarification on various aspects of SIA and sharing their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in integrating social considerations into project planning. The session concluded with a vote of thanks to Mr. Krishnarajah for his enlightening and thought-provoking insights. Participants expressed their appreciation for the comprehensive understanding gained on the significance of social impact assessment and its role in promoting sustainable and inclusive projects.
The event proved to be an enriching experience, broadening the attendees’ knowledge of social impact assessment and inspiring them to adopt a socially responsible approach in their future projects. The Project Management Club received accolades for organizing such a valuable session that contributed to the overall development of aspiring project managers and socially conscious individuals.
