Public Involvement Impact Assessment Framework
(PiiAF)

The structure of the Public Involvement Impact Assessment Framework

Diagram representing Part 1 Link to Values Link to Approaches Link to Research Focus Link to Practical Issues
Diagram representing Part 2 Link to Phase 1 Link to Phase 2 Link to Phase 3 Link to Phase 4

Part 1: Exploring Impacts

In Part 1 each element in the PiiAF is described in turn. In each section, you will find:

  • Notes on key issues raised by this element
  • Questions for discussion and debate
  • Resources designed to:
    • Stimulate discussion
    • Provide more information

Part 2: Developing an impact assessment plan

In Part 2 you are encouraged to work through four phases to develop an impact assessment plan. In each phase, you will find:

  • Issues that may be relevant to your assessment plan
  • Resources which provide:
    • More information on specific issues
    • Help with designing the assessment
    • Examples of previous assessments and tools and techniques used