Location: Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province
Services Provided:
ESL is conducting both the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and the Health Impact Assessment (HIA).
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA):
- Investigate the study area affected both directly and indirectly by the proposed project.
- Characterize the physical, biological, social, and economic characteristics of the project area.
- Assess the potential environmental and social impacts of the project components.
- Identify land, infrastructure, and other assets that may be impacted or lost due to project construction.
- Propose measures to control and mitigate the identified impacts.
- Engage with the public and stakeholders to present the project and the environmental and social impact assessment process, including mitigation measures, through public consultations as required by Decree 389/GOL.
Health Impact Assessment (HIA):
- Collect and analyze baseline and secondary data on the health status of people in and around the project area.
- Identify and assess the potential negative and positive impacts of the project on the health of individuals and communities.
- Develop management measures to prevent, avoid, or minimize any negative health impacts, while maximizing health benefits arising from the project.