00000cab a22000004cb4500 IPP-00000656682 IPP 20230503190408.0 230503s2003 xx d | ||r |||||eng|| eng Amparo, J. S. Exploring the role of social capital in the conduct of initial site assessments of polluted sites in the Philippines 2003 This study described and analyzed the role of social capital in the conduct of the Blacksmith Institute's Global Inventory Project site assessment protocol in the Philippines. Information of the location and background of these sites came from a variety of sources, including government, environmental NGOs, academic institutions, community groups and industry associations. 75% of used lead-acid battery recycling sites assessed were referred by the industry. More than 40% of artisanal and gold-mining sites were referred by regional government and local contacts. Social capital has played an important role in the conduct of the Blacksmith Institute's initial site assessment protocol. Relationships and network within the group and among different organizations build an expand the social capital of the team and facilitate the site assessment process by making it easier to coordinate with local authorities and gain better access to research, data and key persons. It also encourages local stakeholders to take ownership of assessment process by making it easier to coordinate with local authorities and gain better access to research, data and key persons. It also encourages local stakeholders to take ownership of assessment findings, sometimes leading to the mobilization of various community sectors in reviewing and planning interventions to address specific health and pollution issues. Social capital Mendoza, M. E. T. Visco, E. S. Jimena, C. G. Compendium of Human Ecology Researches in the Philippines (2003 - 2013), 27 Article FI