Title: Unit 5: Public Participation and Involvement
Course: Environmental Impact Assessment

Aim of the Unit:

The Unit will introduce you to the importance of public participation and involvement in EIA process.

This topic covers:

The Unit covers the meaning of public participation and involvement in EIA, the objective of public participation and involvement, advantages of public participation and criteria for effective public participation during the EIA process.

Intended learning outcomes:

At the end of this Unit, you are expected to be able to:

1. Explain the concept of public participation and involvement
2. Identify the objectives of public participation and involvement
3. Discuss the advantages of public participation and involvement
4. Identify the criteria to be considered for effective public participation in EIA process.

Overview of student activity:

- Reading book chapters
- Taking online assignments, participating in online discussions