RETIEF, FRANCOIS; CHABALALA, BENNETT - In: Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and … 11 (2009) 01, pp. 51-68
outweigh the costs. However, there has been surprisingly little empirical research conducted on the "cost" of EIA. The latter … effectiveness. In light of the latter the urgent need to gain a better understanding of the "cost" of EIA is evident. This paper … Cape Provinces. The research suggests that the average direct cost of EIA within this region of South Africa is …