Effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment in Safeguarding Cultural Heriatge Sites: The Case Study of Globe And Phoenix
- Author
- Gwengwe, Tamutenda
- Title
- Effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment in Safeguarding Cultural Heriatge Sites: The Case Study of Globe And Phoenix
- Abstract
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The study evaluates the effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment as a method used
to mitigate and prevent negative impacts on cultural heritage sites in Zimbabwe. Globe and
Phoenix in the City of Kwekwe of the Midlands Province Zimbabwe was chosen as a case
study. The research adopted qualitative research methods. Data was collected using
observations, documentary reviews and interviews. Purposive sampling techniques were
employed in the selection of respondents to the study. Data were analysed using thematic
analysis. The study found out that the implementation of EIA was challenged and sometimes
ineffective in the protection of cultural heritage sites. The results of the study also revealed that
EIA was being ineffective due to a number of challenges that were being encountered by those
institutions responsible for the protection of Cultural heritage sites. The study concluded that
EIA was effective to a lesser extent due to ineffective legislative framework and the challenges
being encountered. In view of the findings the study recommended that institutions such as
EMA mount awareness campaigns and conduct civic education programmes to strengthen the
implementation of EIA and the safeguarding of cultural heritage sites. Furthermore the study
recommended effective law enforcement towards the protection of cultural heritage sites and
also the revision of the guidelines which guide all developers before commencing their
development projects. In conclusion the study also highlighted areas for further research.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Safeguarding Cultural Heritage Sites
- Globe And Phoenix
- Supervisor
- Dr. Mavesera
