Impact assessment

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Impact assessment (IA) is "a process aimed at structuring and supporting the development of policies. It identifies and assesses the problem at stake and the objectives pursued. It identifies the main options for achieving the objective and analyses their likely impacts in the economic, environmental and social fields. It outlines advantages and disadvantages of each option and examines possible synergies and trade-offs" ^[1].

[edit] See also

• Environmental impact assessment

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• International Association for Impact Assessment (main source)
• Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (a journal)
• Impact Assessment Page at the European Commission