EA follow-up in the Ghanaian mining sector: Challenges and opportunities

Journal Article · Mon Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 2013 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EIAR.2013.02.003· OSTI ID:22246884

Appiah-Opoku, Seth ^[1]; Bryan, Hobson C. ^[2]

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1. Geography Department, University of Alabama, 230 Farrah Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (United States)
2. Geography Department, University of Alabama, 330 Farrah Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (United States)

Environmental assessment (EA) follow-up provides a means for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of environmental impact studies. It is integral to the success or failure of a project or program. In spite of its importance, very little attention is given to the need for follow-up programs in most jurisdictions in Africa. Using a case study in the Ghanaian mining sector, this paper explores the challenges and opportunities within the country's EA process for an effective follow-up program. The paper is based on informal interviews, content analysis of relevant publications, official EA documents, and internet searches. The authors suggest a standard EA follow-up program to be formalized as an integral part of Ghana's environmental assessment policy. They also propose a follow-up process that harnesses existing opportunities within the country's EA system. This approach can be replicated in other African countries.

• OSTI ID: 22246884
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Journal Name: Environmental Impact Assessment Review Vol. 41; ISSN 0195-9255; ISSN EIARDK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
FAILURES
GHANA
IMPLEMENTATION
LEGAL ASPECTS
MINING