Navigating Social Impact for Sustainable Development
Who We Are
SocialEssence is a multi-national consultancy specializing in resettlement, land acquisition, social impact and risk assessment, and social performance management. The company has experience in mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. SocialEssence stands out for its hands-on experience in implementing large-scale projects, including resettlement, livelihood restoration, community development and stakeholder engagement. SocialEssence offers comprehensive social management services and practical solutions to support sustainable project development.
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Global Reach
SocialEssence's expertise is built on decades of hands-on experience by its staff, who have led numerous high-profile projects across the globe. Highlights of the company's extensive experience include:
- Strategic Social Performance Management:Successfully providing a dedicated social performance management team for the Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, managing a 45-member in-country team, early community development, and stakeholder engagement, while leading Social Impact Assessments and developing comprehensive social management plans for the Definitive Feasibility Study of the Project.
- Complex Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration:Over 10 years of leading land acquisition, resettlement, and community development for the Trident Project in Zambia, a greenfield mining and town development project of First Quantum Minerals Limnited.
- Internationally Compliant Livelihood Plans:Designing and implementing Livelihood Restoration Plans for renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar farms, and transmission lines, to meet Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and other global standards.
- Large-Scale Hydropower Resettlement Expertise:Development of Resettlement Action Plans for major hydropower projects across Africa, addressing diverse socio-economic impacts with tailored solutions, to meet World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Hydropower Association and other global standards.
- Broad Portfolio of Social Management Plans:A proven track record of developing and implementing over 50 land acquisition, resettlement, and livelihood restoration plans to international standards. Specialized Social Management Plans include Stakeholder Engagement, Grievance Mechanisms, Indigenous Peoples Plans, Artisanal Mining Management Plans, and Community Health and Safety Management Plans.
SocialEssence's unique blend of practical implementation experience and technical proficiency positions it as a trusted partner for mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects requiring robust and sustainable social performance solutions.
