ESIA Assessment Methodology Clause Samples
ESIA Assessment Methodology. The approach to this exercise was structured such as to cover the requirements under the EMCA, 1999, as well as the EIA regulations as stipulated under the Gazette Notice No. 56 of 13th June 2003 and African Development Bank (AfDB) operational safeguards policies. The assessment involved an understanding of the Project background, the interim designs and the implementation plan as well as Project commissioning. In addition, the baseline information was obtained through physical investigation of the site and the surrounding areas, interviews with a sample of surrounding community, Stakeholder benchmarking photography and most important discussions with the Client and the Design Team.
ESIA Assessment Methodology. The ESIA applied both qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect relevant data and information. A participatory approach that recognizes the importance of all stakeholders, and seeks to incorporate opinions and suggestions of all, especially the intended beneficiaries was adopted. The methodology comprised literature review, field visits and data collection from the project area, data analysis and report writing. The main tools applied included:
Task 1: Desk review of available literature which included: