Tedros Kubrom Zeremariam
An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Eritrea
Zeremariam, Tedros Kubrom; Quinn, Nevil
Abstract
This paper reviews the environmental impact assessment (EIA) system in Eritrea against a set of evaluation criteria. It analyses the institutional aspects of EIA, the process of EIA, together with other features of the system. The review indicates that the current ELA system in Eritrea meets eleven of the 18 evaluation criteria, partially meets three and fails to meet four. The major weaknesses relate to; the lack of legal provision for EIA; inadequacy of resources; failure to make the EIA findings a key aspect of decision-making; and the lack of formal provision for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). To strengthen the current EIA system in the country, therefore, investment in training and continuing professional development in EIA for different stakeholders is needed. The most urgent priority is the establishment of a sound legal basis for EIA. © IAIA 2007.
Citation
Zeremariam, T. K., & Quinn, N. (2007). An evaluation of environmental impact assessment in Eritrea. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 25(1), 53-63. https://doi.org/10.3152/146155107X190604
Journal Article Type | Review |
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Publication Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
Journal | Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal |
Print ISSN | 1461-5517 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 53-63 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3152/146155107X190604 |
Keywords | eritrea, EIA, EIS, SEA, evaluation |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1034915 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.3152/146155107X190604 |
Additional Information | Additional Information : Lead author. This research represents the first published work on EIA policy and practice in Eritrea. |
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