Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant Environmental Impact ... - IFC

constraints and potential concerns of key Project stakeholders. To gain this
perspective, the study recognizes the following theoretical assumptions:
• Past social conflicts over resource acquisition and use are likely to be a
relevant predictor of potential new conflicts, as greater competition for
natural resources evolves; and
• There is another, ongoing, power plant project under development in the
area which has had a considerable impact on local communities. This is
likely to have influenced perceptions and reactions to the proposed Project
among stakeholders.
These assumptions have been considered in the socio-economic assessment.
They were factored into the determination of the methodology and the
identification of the issues that needed to be given particular focus and
attention.
5.2.3 Structure of the Socio-Economic Baseline Chapter
The Socio-Economic Baseline chapter is structured as follows:
• Overview of key socio-economic indicators;
• Demographic profile;
• Administrative and socio-cultural institutions;
• Economics, livelihoods and employment;
• Use of natural resources;
• Infrastructure;
• Cultural sites and cultural heritage; and
• Health profile.
5.2.4 Overview of Key Socio-Economic Indicators
Table 5.2 summarises key socio-economic indicators at the national level to
provide context to the social baseline for the proposed Project.
AZURA EDO IPP
5-5
DRAFT EIA REPORT