The purpose and objectives of the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) conducted in the framework of this STCRSP are as follows: to ensure inclusion and participation, empowerment, transparency and accountability, security and effective implementation through analysis of social opportunities, constraints, risks and sustainability of the Project and to serve as guidance during project preparation to adjust and if necessary re-design project activities with the active support and involvement of individuals and groups that will potentially be the beneficiaries or otherwise affected by the STCRSP activities.