Methodology Qualitative method Quantitative method

							         Task 2
      Formulating
Term of Reference for HIA

         Group 3
1. The purpose of Term of Reference


    TOR is a set of detail framework
Study in order to make understanding
between owner project and consultant.
  2. Structure of TOR for HIA
1. Rational
2. Objectives
3. Details of development project
   (location, characteristic, size, mapping,
   environment of the project, health status, etc.
4. Define of boundaries, vulnerable groups, target
   groups, environmental factors, health
   determinants, health hazard and health risk
5. Assess of health determinants, health hazard and
   health risk
    2. Structure of TOR for HIA
6. Methodology - Qualitative method
                - Quantitative method
                - Collaborate with EIA, SIA
7. Mitigation measure: Monitoring & evaluation
8. Timeframe
9. Report
      3. Introduction of TOR
• Thai constitution 1997 act 59
      “Individual has a right to be informed
  and explained by government agencies
  prior to any initial phase of any project
  /program which may attribute to harmful
  environment or deteriorate quality of life.
  Individual is also allowed to express his
  opinion by method which is stated by law.”
    3. Introduction of TOR
   Kaw Noi dam project is a royal project
purposed in 1982. EIA study was done in
1992 and was reported in 1996. The
project could not start due to the country
economic crisis (1997). His Majesty the
King repeated his speech, about Kaw Noi
dam, again in 2002. Early 2003, the
cabinet approved the project.
     3. Introduction of TOR
    Since EIA was done more than 10 years
ago and health aspect in the EIA study was
very little. According to new Thai constitution
above. It is, obviously, necessary to propose
HIA study for Kaw Noi dam project in order
to explore the possible health impacts and
their prevention measures.
                4. Scope
1. Boundaries
   1.1 Time frame
   - before, between and after finish
   construction
   1.2 Spatial boundaries
   - Flood area
   - Irrigation area
               4. Scope
2. Vulnerable groups / Communities of
  interest
  2.1 Geographically
  - Community in construction site
  - Community above dam area
  - Community below dam area
  - Re-settlement community
               4. Scope
2. Vulnerable groups / Communities of
  interest
  2.2 Characteristically
      - Age groups
      - Sex
      - Occupation
      - Socio-economic groups
      5. Consultant criteria
1. Multidisciplinary approach
2. Experience in EIA or HIA for ….Years
   ……Case
3. Recognized & qualified product
4. Consist of expert team eg.
   Epidemiologist / Economist /
   Psychologist / Occupational health
   expert / Geologist / Nutrition /
   Environmental health expert etc.
     6. Generic task of consultant
1.   Develop an appropriate action plan
2.   Carry out activities according to the plan
3.   Progression report periodically
4.   Analyze data and present suggestion
5.   Submit full paper report
            7. Time frame

1. Presentation of methodology and Action
   plan (2 months)
2. Draft report presentation (12 months)
3. Final report submission (4 months)
             total = 18 months