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GSP provides world class infrastructure projects around the world with a focus on the economy, sustainability and local communities.

Our technical knowledge and expertise ensure the highest standard of care and advice in protecting the environment, and balancing the needs of the community, the environment and economic viability. We provide a broad range of environmental services, both independently, and in conjunction with other disciplines. Our team has extensive experience with:

ADB SPS, EQUATOR, IFC and in-country social and environmental requirements;
Working under challenging conditions and managing multi-disciplinary project teams in different regions;
Capability and experience in social and environmental assessment, mitigation, management plans and compliance monitoring; and
Due diligence auditing

Our specialised environmental capabilities include:

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental planning and assessment
  • Land use, coastal and waste management
  • Contamination
  • Natural resource management
  • Communications and stakeholder engagement

Resettlement plans

Resettlement is a complex issue that involves various economic, social, and political considerations. At GSP, we approach resettlement with a strong emphasis on community involvement and adhere to international standards and best practices. Our aim is to thoroughly assess the scope, causes, and impacts of resettlement, seeking ways for financiers, governments, companies, and local communities to enhance safeguards for affected individuals.

Our comprehensive resettlement and livelihood restoration program services encompass:

  1. Conducting household land surveys and impact assessments.
  2. Validating property surveys.
  3. Implementing data management systems for property inventories.
  4. Providing assistance in valuating property, crops, and fertility loss for fair land compensation.
  5. Conducting baseline socio-economic surveys of project areas.
  6. Preparing social impact, mitigation, resettlement, livelihood restoration, and community development plans.
  7. Performing resettlement and livelihood restoration audits to ensure compliance with established guidelines and standards.

Impact assessment

GSP conducts comprehensive analyses of the social and community impacts associated with each project, ensuring that project milestones align with local values to enhance overall project success. With a track record of more than 80 social impact assessments across diverse sectors and jurisdictions, our experienced team ensures that our social assessments not only meet all planning and approval requirements but also establish a solid foundation for productive and well-informed relationships with communities.

We offer the following services:

  1. Defining the social baseline: Accurately describing the current social context.
  2. Community engagement: Collaborating with the community and key stakeholders to identify community values and aspirations, framing the assessment of project impacts.
  3. Impact assessment: Precisely defining how the project will impact social values and assigning significance levels to these impacts.
  4. Mitigation measures: Working with project proponents, government entities, and the community to develop practical strategies that mitigate identified social impacts and realize social benefits.
  5. Social impact management plans: Implementing mitigation and management measures to address social impacts effectively.
  6. Risk mitigation: Identifying social impacts, assessing potential affected community sectors, and determining effective mitigation strategies to minimize risks.

Management planning

Social management plans and community investment programs serve as the foundation for effectively managing project impacts and maximizing project benefits across all phases of the project lifecycle. These plans and programs are the outcome of collaborative partnerships, essential for enhancing project outcomes within local communities. They create a mutual benefit and shared value for communities, government entities, and the client.

Our team possesses extensive expertise in crafting and formulating social management plans and programs that outline outreach activities designed to address community concerns and expectations. Social audits offer the opportunity to assess progress in achieving agreed-upon communication and social objectives and goals, providing essential data for shaping future strategic activities.