Project purpose
To identify in what way the Netherlands can support the Zanzibar government in building their expertise concerning EIA/SEA.
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(Targeted) project results
Identification of capacity building needs and (if opportune) outline of cooperation program
Location
Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar
Executor
The Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)
Theme/Sector
Environment
Budget
€ 11,792
Project status
Implementation phase
Project activities
Suggested program for 2-3 days in Zanzibar
This programme will be further detailed in close consultation with the Netherlands Embassy and the relevant parties in Zanzibar
- Meetings/discussion with relevant key persons Ministry of Environment (First VP’s Office), but perhaps also Ministry of Energy; Zanzibar Water Authority and the Ministry of Infrastructure; the Ministry of Agriculture (department of environment) and the Environment Task Force. Introduction on NCEA: Its role in the Netherlands and abroad.
- Presentations of EIA/SEA case studies from the Netherlands and from e.g. Ghana/Uganda on EIA/SEA for ports/harbours and oil and gas development
- Presentation on examples of multi-annual cooperation programs on improving/strengthening EIA/SEA systems in NCEA partner countries
- Presentation about NCEA approach/practical way of working in EIA/SEA strengthening
- Quick scan/preliminary needs assessment to determine kind of support needed in Zanzibar (if possible in workshop setting)
In addition, possibly the mission will include a trip to mainland for:
A meeting with NEMC in Dar es Salaam and e.g. Eastern African Association for Impact Assessment.