A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT PRACTICES IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Currently, there are two practices to assess the environmental and social impacts of power development projects in Indonesia, namely Indonesia Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Amdal Social (ESIA) based on International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. However, ESIA particular, have yet be thoroughly examined academic context. This research compares procedural features socio-economic aspect coverage Indonesia's EIA against IFC (IFC PS) ESIA. A document analysis was employed systematically analyze main divergences similarities contrasted with applicable Indonesian regulations PS. The results show distinctive differences between regarding screening, public participation, scoping, study alternatives, impact analysis, review decision-making, management plans follow-up, complementary parallel studies. also found that is lacking covering aspects ecosystem services, labor, groundwater, landscape visual impacts, cultural heritage, community safety security, non-routine activity unplanned events. identified gaps could suggest improvement ensure align provide benefits for sustainable development.