The core of the SIA study is to minimize the negative impacts and optimize the positive benefits of the planned developments in close relation with the local community living side by side with the natural resources, and with careful consideration to local conditions. GEO provides the following services to help achieve this goal:

• SIA baseline studies
• Social scoping studies
• Stakeholder and public involvement strategies
• Compliance with International standards
• Training and capacity building programs
• Community development initiatives