Principle

Livelihoods and living standards impacted by the project are improved relative to pre-project conditions for project-affected communities; and life, property and community assets and resources are protected from the consequences of dam failure and other infrastructure safety risks.

Scope

Impacts of the project on project-affected communities, including economic displacement, impacts on livelihoods and living standards, public health impacts, and impacts to rights, risks and opportunities of those affected by the project. This section also addresses project benefits and infrastructure safety during project preparation, implementation and operation.

Certifying project performance

HS Standard performance requirements are based on the definitions of good and best international industry practice. There are two levels of performance requirements: minimum requirements to achieve certification (equivalent to good practice) and advanced requirements for additional recognition (equivalent to best practice).

The performance requirements are presented criteria-by-criteria for each project life cycle stage.