Environmental Impact Assessment on Standard Gauge Railway Construction Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam to Kisarawe Stretch.

Gama, Edward Maurice (2023) Environmental Impact Assessment on Standard Gauge Railway Construction Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam to Kisarawe Stretch. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to assess the environmental impact assessment on Railway Standard Gauge Construction Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam to Kisarawe Stretch. The study involves a sample of 99 respondents, who are selected through random sampling. Data for this study is collected using interview and questionnaire methods, and both qualitative and quantitative approaches are employed because of the nature of the research problem, using random sampling and simple random sampling to ensure representativeness. The findings reveal that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is only conducted for the obligatory of obtaining government permit to proceed with construction; moreover, the community is not consulted/involved in the EIA process. The study concludes that public consultation is only limited to some areas, based on geographical setting, political setting, land use characteristics (urban/rural), locational aspects, and importance of the railway operation. Moreover, the majority of the respondents are not aware of the Environmental Impact Assessment, their applicability, process, and even the institution responsible for overseeing environmental management issues in Tanzania mainland. The study recommends that Policy reforms are needed, NEMC to improve its policies and procedures, particularly around Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) follow-up. To provide effective review of the adequacy of submitted ESIA reports, a truly independent body needs to be established Keywords: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Standard Gauge Railwa

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