Effectiveness of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Esia) of Bole Lemi Industrial Park, Addis Ababa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Engdawork Assefa (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Addismeraf Ayalew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-06-27T07:23:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-06-27T07:23:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-10-27 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study assesses the effectiveness of the environmental and social impacts of Ethiopia's Bole Lemi Industrial Park, the nation's first public industrial park, established in collaboration with the government and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA). The primary focus is on scrutinizing the implementation of the Environmental Social Impacts Assessment (ESIA) and understanding the community's perception of the park's impact. The research employs a mix of primary methods, including interviews, questionnaires, and observations, with key informant interviews involving representatives from the Industrial Park. Findings highlight a thorough examination of potential environmental and social risks, evaluating the effectiveness of follow-up measures. Progress in waste management and resource utilization is acknowledged, but gaps in chemical waste disposal, water quality monitoring, worker compensation, and community engagement are identified. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced engagement with employees and the community for sustainable social development. The research also scrutinizes the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), it emphasizes the need for involving stakeholders like IPDC, regulatory bodies, and factory owners. The study indicates the importance of stronger Environmental and Social Management Practices. The community's perception of environmental pollution underscores the necessity for increased awareness, institutional capacity, and enforcement mechanisms. Despite positive impacts on social well-being and economic growth, concerns about water pollution and inadequate commitment are identified. Stakeholder engagement and awareness are deemed crucial for addressing gaps in ESIA implementation and follow-up improvements. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of optimizing benefits and promoting sustainable development in the Bole Lemi Industrial Park, with recommendations for continuous stakeholder dialogue, further studies, and capacity-building initiatives. Policymakers, the government, and stakeholders in industrial park development can benefit from the study's insights. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/3244 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Bole Lemi Industrial Park | |
| dc.subject | Environmental Social Impacts Assessment | |
| dc.subject | Community perception | |
| dc.subject | Environmental and Social Management Plan | |
| dc.subject | Sustainability | |
| dc.title | Effectiveness of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Esia) of Bole Lemi Industrial Park, Addis Ababa | |
| dc.type | Thesis |