The political economy of EIA in Guangzhou

Using Guangzhou (Canton) as an example, this article examines major political economy problems regarding environmental impact assessment (EIA) in China: (1) difficulties for regulatory agencies to impose EIA procedures and requirements on projects that are sponsored or supported by other government...

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Published in:Environmental impact assessment review 1997-09, Vol.17 (5), p.371-382
Main Authors: Lo, Carlos Wing-Hung, Tang, Shui-Yan, Chan, Shek-Kiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
China
Environmental policy
Environmental protection
Guangzhou
Political economy
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Summary:Using Guangzhou (Canton) as an example, this article examines major political economy problems regarding environmental impact assessment (EIA) in China: (1) difficulties for regulatory agencies to impose EIA procedures and requirements on projects that are sponsored or supported by other government agencies; (2) a lack of strong political constituencies that support environmental protection efforts; and (3) conflicts of interest created by regulatory agencies that attempt to finance their operations through providing services to the regulated for fees.
ISSN:0195-9255
1873-6432
DOI:10.1016/S0195-9255(97)00011-5