Basic Concepts

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Official Opening
Module 1: Agenda, Introductions, Expectations
English French
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
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Module 2: An Introduction to Environmentally Sound Design
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: An Introduction to Environmentally Sound Design
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Module 3: Basic Concepts for Assessing Environmental Impacts
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: Basic Concepts for EIA
Topic Briefing: An Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (English only)
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Module 4: OPTION A USAID’s EIA Procedures
Procedures for Initial Review of Strategic Objectives, Projects, and Activites (“Reg 216 Procedures”)
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: USAID Sub-Project Procedures
Exercise: Practice with screening activities– see Participant Sourcebook
USAID/Africa Bureau Environmental Review Form
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Module 4: OPTION B USAID EIA Procedures
USAID Procedures for Environmental Review of Sub-Projects
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: USAID Environmental Procedures
Overheads: Practice with Screening and Getting Started with the Environmental Procedures Training Manual
Exercise: Practice with screening activities– see Participant sourcebook
USAID Environmental Procedures Training Manual (homepage)
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Module 5: Information Requirements and Tools for Screening and Preliminary Assessment
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: Information Requirements & Tools for Screening & Preliminary Assessment
Topic Briefing: An Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (English only)
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Module 6: Host Country Ecological and Social Context
Module briefing–see Participant Sourcebook
Overheads: specially prepared for each country
Materials: specially prepared for each country
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