Socio-economic research is essential for community planning and for assessing and managing the potential impacts of industrial development.
What we do
We support communities to undertake their own assessments
that identify and address what matters most to them, for example, the impacts of
industrial developments, access to traditional foods, contamination risks,
participation in cultural activities or access to jobs and training. Our
services include community-led censuses and surveys, basic socio-economic and
health research, and food and nutrition studies. We integrate our work with Dataline
teams in support of environmental assessment, traditional knowledge, and use,
and Impact and Benefit Agreement negotiations to ensure our work is
comprehensive and delivers value. added to communities.
What Is Socio-Economic Development?
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A number of our team members have decades of experience
conducting research for a wide range of projects, including coal mines,
hydroelectric dams, gas pipelines, and LNG terminals, as well as smaller-scale
projects such as northbound winter roads.
Capacity Building
We provide training in social and economic research in
Indigenous communities, helping them establish their own mechanisms to
identify, assess, monitor, and manage issues that impact community well-being.
Examples of projects
"The Land is Our Lifeline" - Report on Potential
Socio-Economic Impact Pathways for the BC Hydro West Kelowna Transmission
Project (2018)
Working with the Syilx communities of Westbank First Nation,
Upper Nicola Band, and Okanagan Indian Band, the Dataline Group conducted a
socio-economic study to identify community vulnerabilities that could be
influenced by BC Hydro's West Kelowna Transmission Project (WKTP), as well as
to assess each community's ability to realize the potential benefits of the
project. In order to establish accurate socio-economic baseline data for each
of the Syilx Okanagan communities, from which potential impacts could be
derived, a number of methods were used, from community meetings and focus
groups to a survey. community-driven and designed to include priority
indicators. These approaches were supported by additional secondary data, such
as custom data from Statistics Canada to compare vulnerabilities with the
surrounding non-Indigenous population. The results were analyzed using Valued
Components of Community Wellbeing (VC), which helped position community
concerns and impact expectations against the determinants of community
wellbeing. Separate socio-economic impact baseline reports were prepared for
each community, as well as a shared impact pathways report that was also
submitted to BC Hydro.
Final report completed in 2018, confidential
Indigenous Communities and Industrial Camps: Promoting
Healthy Communities in Contexts of Industrial Change (2017)
This study, initiated by community leaders from the Lake
Babine First Nation with the Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation, stems from
concerns expressed during the pipeline review processes about the risks faced
by women in the communities. natives because of nearby industrial camps. The social
and cultural risks associated with proximity to industrial camps often fall
under the radar of planning processes. The report was based on key informant
interviews and a workshop that brought together members of the Indigenous
community, front-line service providers, and industry and government
representatives. Policies, programs, and strategies have been developed for
regional mitigation planning for industrial camps, with an emphasis on
promoting healthy workplaces and communities in these settings.
Indigenous communities and industrial camps
Okanagan Indian Band Socio-Economic Baseline Report for
Proposed BC Hydro Revelstoke Unit 6 Project (Fall 2016)
The Dataline Group worked with the Okanagan Indian Band
(OKIB) to complete a socio-economic baseline study for members living on the
reservation. 114 member households were surveyed using an innovative and
personalized survey tool in order to gain a better understanding of complex and
dynamic community characteristics, including demographics, educational
interests, well-being, food security in the household, and participation in
cultural activities. The baseline now serves as an integral tool to measure and
track changes over time, as well as to mitigate the impacts of industrial
development on OKIB territory.
“Dataline Group, a consulting firm, has been advising the
Okanagan Indian Band on its recent work. First and foremost, the work carried
out exceeded the expectations of the recent socio-economic study. From the
initial project developments to the final finished product, a top-quality and
professional product has been delivered. The Dataline Group had no problems
working with them throughout the project. The Okanagan Indian Band would hire
them and work with them again. – Testimonial from the OKIB
Wabun Tribal Council Benefit Maximization Plan for Proposed Borden Gold Project
Identifying Socio-Economic Benefits Measures and Planning
for Implementation of the Borden Gold Project: Dataline worked with the Wabun
Tribal Council in Northern Ontario to develop a benefits maximization plan for
the project proposed by Borden gold. Elements included identifying short- and
long-term measures for maximizing socio-economic benefits to bring to the
negotiating table with the developer, developing terms of reference for a human
resources committee and a working group on First Nations employment and
training between the parties, and developing a job description for a
project-specific WTC Human Resources Liaison.
What is a socio-economic feasibility study?
The impact of the investment on the poor should also be
assessed and measures to maximize the positive impact on the poor should be
introduced. Socio-economic assessment. Economic feasibility studies analyze the
relationship between the costs and benefits of a project.
What is the socio-economic in tourism?
The socio-economic consequences of tourism are the result of
the influence and costs of tourists, which stimulate economic activity and
create additional business, employment, and government revenue in the tourist
region].
What are the negative socio-cultural impacts of tourism?
Negative socio-cultural impacts include landlocked tourism,
racism, relocation of traditional communities, breakdown of traditional family
structure, increase in crime, prostitution, adoption of Western safari style of
dress, and a " vulgar" traditionally unacceptable among young people.
people.
What does socio-cultural mean?
The definition of socio-cultural is something that involves
social and cultural aspects. An example of sociocultural is an object of study
in anthropology. An example of socio-cultural is getting to know the people
around you and their family backgrounds.
What are the socio-cultural factors?
Socio-cultural factors are the larger-scale forces within cultures and societies that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These factors include
Social factors. People's lives, learning, play, work, and
age are and will continue to be influenced by social factors and the physical
environment. Also known as the social and physical determinants of health, they
impact a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes.
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