Axelsson, Anna
- Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
This professional practice report reflects upon lessons learned from piloting and evaluating an innovative approach to policy strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in developing countries. The primary analytical focuses of the approach are institutions and governance characteristics, plus it places strong emphasis on learning. The piloting provides valuable insights about the conduct of SEA at the policy level and in socio-political where there is limited experience with SEA. From our observations we reflect upon the importance of appropriate ownership of an SEA; the practical implications of working in contested political environments; the challenges in using SEA as a tool to promote good governance; and the centrality of a long-term perspective to environmental and social mainstreaming.
Keywords
strategic environmental assessment; development co-operation; institutions; governance; learning
Published in
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal
2012, volume: 30, number: 2, pages: 124-129
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
SLU Authors
Global goals (SDG)
SDG17 Partnerships for the goals
UKÄ Subject classification
Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14615517.2012.659993
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/43901