Chapter 8 - Evaluating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Framework for Effective EIA System

Abstract

This concluding chapter provides a general discussion about the status of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) system in Bangladesh. The findings presented in Chapters 3–7Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7 are synthesized, in order to provide an overall understanding and insight into the current position of the EIA system. This chapter provides explanations of why some aspects of institutional arrangements are weak, when the quality of environmental impact statements is poor, and why mitigation measures are inadequately implemented. Attempts are also made to substantiate the findings of this study by that of other similar studies. This chapter proposes a framework for effective EIA system that may be applicable to developing countries. Finally, this chapter provides a summary of key findings and makes recommendations to address the deficiencies of the EIA system.