GGH3705
Assignment 2
(ANSWERS)
Semester 2
2023
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, 9 3.1.2 Assignment 02 Semester 2: Assignment 02 Due date: 11/09/2023
Unique assignment number: Contribution to year mark: 50% Instructions • No
extension for submission will be granted. • No resubmissions will be accepted.
• No submissions will be accepted via email. No exceptions. • You must
answer all the questions. • Students suspected of dishonest conduct such as
plagiarism and cheating during the assignments will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty. • Feedback will be uploaded to Additional
Resources on myUnisa after the assignment due date. Questions: Question 1
[25] “It is often suggested that there are insurmountable difficulties in
undertaking good quality SIA in developing countries” (Lee and George,
2000:131). Critically discuss this statement with reference to the methodology
of social impact assessments. In your answer include the different primary
and secondary method/sources that can be used to obtain data, as well as
examples of difficulties experienced in a country such as South Africa.
Analyzing the statement that "It is often suggested that there are insurmountable
difficulties in undertaking good quality SIA (Social Impact Assessment) in developing
countries" requires a critical discussion of the challenges and methodologies associated
with conducting social impact assessments in such contexts. This response will also
address the primary and secondary methods/sources of data collection and provide
examples of difficulties experienced in South Africa.
Challenges in Conducting SIA in Developing Countries:
1. Limited Resources: Developing countries often lack the necessary financial and
human resources to conduct comprehensive SIAs. This can result in rushed and
incomplete assessments.
2. Data Availability and Quality: Access to reliable and up-to-date data can be a
significant challenge. Inaccurate or outdated data can lead to flawed assessments.
3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: Developing countries often have diverse
populations with different languages and cultural backgrounds. Understanding and
incorporating these cultural differences into the assessment can be complex.
4. Political Instability: Political instability in some developing countries can hinder the
collection of data and the implementation of SIA recommendations.
5. Weak Regulatory Frameworks: Many developing countries lack robust regulatory
frameworks for conducting and using SIAs effectively, leading to inconsistent or
inadequate assessments.
Methodologies for SIA:
To address these challenges, various primary and secondary methods/sources can be
employed in SIA:
Assignment 2
(ANSWERS)
Semester 2
2023
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, 9 3.1.2 Assignment 02 Semester 2: Assignment 02 Due date: 11/09/2023
Unique assignment number: Contribution to year mark: 50% Instructions • No
extension for submission will be granted. • No resubmissions will be accepted.
• No submissions will be accepted via email. No exceptions. • You must
answer all the questions. • Students suspected of dishonest conduct such as
plagiarism and cheating during the assignments will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty. • Feedback will be uploaded to Additional
Resources on myUnisa after the assignment due date. Questions: Question 1
[25] “It is often suggested that there are insurmountable difficulties in
undertaking good quality SIA in developing countries” (Lee and George,
2000:131). Critically discuss this statement with reference to the methodology
of social impact assessments. In your answer include the different primary
and secondary method/sources that can be used to obtain data, as well as
examples of difficulties experienced in a country such as South Africa.
Analyzing the statement that "It is often suggested that there are insurmountable
difficulties in undertaking good quality SIA (Social Impact Assessment) in developing
countries" requires a critical discussion of the challenges and methodologies associated
with conducting social impact assessments in such contexts. This response will also
address the primary and secondary methods/sources of data collection and provide
examples of difficulties experienced in South Africa.
Challenges in Conducting SIA in Developing Countries:
1. Limited Resources: Developing countries often lack the necessary financial and
human resources to conduct comprehensive SIAs. This can result in rushed and
incomplete assessments.
2. Data Availability and Quality: Access to reliable and up-to-date data can be a
significant challenge. Inaccurate or outdated data can lead to flawed assessments.
3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: Developing countries often have diverse
populations with different languages and cultural backgrounds. Understanding and
incorporating these cultural differences into the assessment can be complex.
4. Political Instability: Political instability in some developing countries can hinder the
collection of data and the implementation of SIA recommendations.
5. Weak Regulatory Frameworks: Many developing countries lack robust regulatory
frameworks for conducting and using SIAs effectively, leading to inconsistent or
inadequate assessments.
Methodologies for SIA:
To address these challenges, various primary and secondary methods/sources can be
employed in SIA:
