The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP)- Project Office (PO) has commenced the Mid Term Socio Economic Study under the Social Impact Monitoring Plan. The work is being led by Mr. Gerard Fitzgerald (International Socio-Economic Consultant) and Mr. Kellington Simeon (Local Team lead), supported by enumerators and Project Office ESS Team.
Photo 1 – Gerard Fitzgerald (front, far right) and Mr. Kellington Simeon (second from right)
Day 1 of the training took place in the PO Conference room to prepare the team to conduct a socio-economic baseline survey at Malatoha, Malango and Belaha. The purpose of this study is to measure how community wellbeing has changed since the project baseline and to inform adaptive management by TRHDP partners. Findings will be shared with stakeholders and communities to strengthen environmental, social, and livelihood responses.
The training commenced on Thursday, 6th November. On the first day, the consultants led a full-day session that included:
- An overview of the TRHDP and its background
- The purpose and scope of the study
- Research approaches for targeted populations
- A walkthrough of the survey questionnaires
- Guidance on data collection and processing methods
They were allowed to share their previous survey experiences and challenges. This collaborative session helped improve the survey questionnaires, which will then be tested in a trial run.
Interviews will be conducted across project-area villages in Bahomea/Malango, with community leaders informed ahead of visits.
Photo 2 – Gerard Fitzgerald (front left, in blue) and Mr. Kellington Simeon (front right, in greenish-brown)
For more information, contact:
Communications Officer: Jeanine Gadepeta email: jeanine.gadepeta@tina-hydro.com
Tina Hydropower development project
+677 25133
About Tina River Hydro Development Project (TRHDP)
The first large scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands delivering benefits such as more affordable electricity and improved accessibility to cleaner, more reliable energy sources for communities now and in the future. It is being implemented by the Solomon Island Government with financing and support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Australia, the Green Climate Fund, Korea EX-IM Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and the World Bank.
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