Constraints on implementing environmental impact assessments in Africa

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-9255(93)90021-3· OSTI ID:5615934

Kakonge, J O ^[1]; Imevbore, A M ^[2]

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1. UNDP, Maseru (South Africa)
2. Univ. of Ile-ife (Nigeria)

Africa can benefit from the experience of other areas in implementing environmental impact assessments (EIAs), but African countries face a greater challenge in achieving this goal due to such problems as inadequate environmental legislation; inappropriate institutional framework for coordination and monitoring government activities; a shortage of qualified manpower, inadequate financial resources; absence of public awareness of the need for EIAs; and lack of suitable screening procedures to determine which development projects require an EIA. Despite these difficulties, African countries can realize short- and long-term benefits from the incorporation of the EIA into their decision-making process.

• OSTI ID: 5615934
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States), Journal Name: Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States) Vol. 13:5; ISSN 0195-9255; ISSN EIARDK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
AFRICA
DECISION MAKING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LEGISLATION