EIA practices in the natural gas extraction sector in Tanzania: does local community contribution matter?

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dc.contributor.authorMwanyoka, Iddi
dc.contributor.authorSelestine, Will-Elimina
dc.contributor.authorNuhu, Said
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-16T07:04:43Z
dc.date.available2024-08-16T07:04:43Z
dc.date.issued2019-09
dc.descriptionAbstract. Full text available at https://doi.org/10.1142/S1464333219500157
dc.description.abstractCommunity participation is an important element for implementation of various development projects including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. However, involvement of the local community in contributing to the EIA processes is minimal. This paper sought to explore local community contribution in the EIA practices in the natural gas extraction sector in Tanzania. Household survey, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document review were employed in this study. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents have inadequate understanding of the EIA process and therefore undermine its significance, their role and contribution towards the exercise. Procedures for engaging the community were also lacking according to standard measure practices. Various factors emanating from policy implementers, EIA consultants and the community were attributed to low participation. Views and opinions of participants were not considered during implementation of the gas exploration and extraction project which left communities dissatisfied with implementers and practitioners. Therefore, implementation of the EIA policy in regard to procedures should be emphasised to ensure adherence for smooth and effective community participation in the EIA processes. This will guarantee respect for community contribution and mainstreaming of suggestions in the implementation of natural gas exploration and extraction projects to avoid adverse effects and reduce on mitigation consequences.
dc.identifier.citationMwanyoka, I., Selestine, W. E., & Nuhu, S. (2019). EIA practices in the natural gas extraction sector in Tanzania: Does local community contribution matter?. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, 21(03), 1950015.
dc.identifier.doi10.1142/s1464333219500157
dc.identifier.issn1757-5605
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1142/S1464333219500157
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.udom.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12661/4571
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWorld Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management
dc.subjectLocal community
dc.subjectNatural gas
dc.subjectNatural gas extraction
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.subjectEnvironmental Impact Assessment
dc.subjectEIA
dc.subjectGas sector
dc.titleEIA practices in the natural gas extraction sector in Tanzania: does local community contribution matter?
dc.typeArticle
oaire.citation.issue03
oaire.citation.volume21
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