Course:  Environmental Social & Health Impact Assessment Workshop
Date:     14th - 15th April 2010
Venue:   Lagos, Nigeria
Course Fee:   N42,500


Course Overview

The course provides an overview of the concept and practice of Environmental Social & Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) including its linkage to the framework of sustainable development. Particular reference is made to:

-  Purpose and aims of ESHIA
-  ESHIA regulatory framework in Nigeria (administration & practice) nature and scope of    environmental issues and impacts
-  Key elements of the ESHIA process
-  Costs and benefits of undertaking ESHIA
- Role of capacity building in improving ESHIA practice and role of public participation    stages that follow ESHIA
-  Understanding of the strengths and limitations of ESHIA.

Who should attend

Recommended for major project sponsors, financiers and developers, turnkey contractors, including managers with line responsibility for EIA, Environment, Health & Safety, Government & Community Relations, Sustainable Development, Project & Site Management, Finance , Audit & Risk Management, Planning & Integration, Governance & Assurance including Officials of Local & Urban Planning Authorities,

At the end of the course, PARTICIPANTS should be able to:


- Understand the ESHIA process and why it is necessary
- Appreciate the purpose and role of ESHIA in the decision-making process
- Evaluate the key benefits of ESHIA for proposed new projects
- Learn format of an ESH IA report
- Analyse ESHIA follow-up procedures
- Review the global influence of ESHIA practice

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