Okello N., Beevers L., Douven W., Leentvaar J.
Eco-excellence Consultancy Ltd, PO Box 49645 00100, Nairobi, Kenya; UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education, PO Box 3015 2601, DA Delft, Netherlands
Okello, N., Eco-excellence Consultancy Ltd, PO Box 49645 00100, Nairobi, Kenya; Beevers, L., UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education, PO Box 3015 2601, DA Delft, Netherlands; Douven, W., UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education, PO Box 3015 2601, DA Delft, Netherlands; Leentvaar, J., UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education, PO Box 3015 2601, DA Delft, Netherlands
Mechanisms that restrict public participation during environmental decision-making in Kenya still exist almost a decade after the inception of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA) of 1999. This paper analyses the current situation concerning public participation during environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA). It presents the barriers that may impede effective public participation in environmental decision-making in Kenya and draws attention to possible solutions, including the potential of SEA as a bridge to better public participation.© IAIA 2009.
