Assessing the performance of SIA in the EIA context: A case study of South Africa

Pisani, Jacobus A. du .; Sandham, Luke A

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.002

Title: Assessing the performance of SIA in the EIA context: A case study of South Africa

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This article, a theoretical perspective based on a literature study, is a critical evaluation of SIA as part of the EIA process in South Africa against the background of international guidelines and best practices. It includes sections on the historical background of the development of SIA in South Africa, the legal status and requirements of SIA in the country, and a critical evaluation of SIA regulation in South Africa. The conclusion reached in the article is that the persistent problems of SIA practice, experienced in other parts of the world, are also evident in South Africa. Apart from institutional, financial and professional constraints, there are also serious problems associated with approach and methods. This conclusion confirms the findings of empirical studies that SIA in South Africa is neglected, that the practice of SIA in South Africa is not yet on a sound footing, and that it does not receive the professional attention it deserves in a country beset by enormous social challenges. To conclude the article recommendations are made to improve the level of SIA practice in South Africa, and the possible significance of this national case study for international practice is indicated.

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Pisani, Jacobus A. du . ^[1]; Sandham, Luke A ^[2]

School of Social and Government Studies, North-West University, Potchefstroom, P.O. Box 19772, 2522 Noordbrug (South Africa)
School of Environmental Sciences and Development, North-West University, Potchefstroom (South Africa)

Publication Date:: Wed Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2006

OSTI Identifier:: 20861661

Resource Type:: Journal Article

Journal Name:: Environmental Impact Assessment Review

Additional Journal Information:: Journal Volume: 26; Journal Issue: 8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.002; PII: S0195-9255(06)00082-5; Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0195-9255

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; CHARGES; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PERFORMANCE; POLLUTION REGULATIONS

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                    Pisani, Jacobus A. du ., and Sandham, Luke A. Assessing the performance of SIA in the EIA context: A case study of South Africa.  United States: N. p., 2006. 
        Web.  doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.002.

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                    Pisani, Jacobus A. du ., & Sandham, Luke A. Assessing the performance of SIA in the EIA context: A case study of South Africa.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.002

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        "Assessing the performance of SIA in the EIA context: A case study of South Africa".  United States.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2006.07.002.

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  author       = {Pisani, Jacobus A. du . and Sandham, Luke A},

  abstractNote = {This article, a theoretical perspective based on a literature study, is a critical evaluation of SIA as part of the EIA process in South Africa against the background of international guidelines and best practices. It includes sections on the historical background of the development of SIA in South Africa, the legal status and requirements of SIA in the country, and a critical evaluation of SIA regulation in South Africa. The conclusion reached in the article is that the persistent problems of SIA practice, experienced in other parts of the world, are also evident in South Africa. Apart from institutional, financial and professional constraints, there are also serious problems associated with approach and methods. This conclusion confirms the findings of empirical studies that SIA in South Africa is neglected, that the practice of SIA in South Africa is not yet on a sound footing, and that it does not receive the professional attention it deserves in a country beset by enormous social challenges. To conclude the article recommendations are made to improve the level of SIA practice in South Africa, and the possible significance of this national case study for international practice is indicated.},

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  journal      = {Environmental Impact Assessment Review},

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  place        = {United States},

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