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Environmental assessment in developing and transitional countries

Author
Lee N., George C. (eds)
Date
2000
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-064975)
Publisher | Place of publication
John Wiley & Sons | Chichester, UK
ISBN
0-471-98557-0
Pages
290 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Developing countries EIA Development agencies and aid
Geographical area
Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Caribbean, Africa, Central Europe, Asia
Abstract

Contents: Part One: EA principles, processes and practice - Environmental assessment in its developmental and regulatory context - Comparative review of environmental assessment procedures and practice - Screening and scoping - Environmental impact prediction and evaluation - Economic valuation of environmental impacts - Social impact assessment - Reviewing the quality of environmental assessment - Methods of consultation and public participation - Integrating appraisals and decision-making - Environmental monitoring, management and auditing Part two: Country and institutional studies of EA procedures and practice