Análise do processo de participação pública no âmbito da avaliação do impacto ambiental dos projectos implantados nas dunas costeiras da área de protecção ambiental de Maputo

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the public participation process within the scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment for licensing projects in the coastal dunes of Maputo Environmental Protection Area. The study used a qualitative approach, using exploratory interviews and documentary research. The study concludes that the means used to invite interested and affected parties include letters of invitation, communication with community leaders, community radio and newspapers. The representativeness of the consultations has been met considering the means used to invite the interested and affected parties duly represented and complying with the instruments based on General Directive on Public Participation, identifying specific activities, sectors and bodies, however, it is not satisfactory looking at the involvement of the interested parties. The study also showed that the community has a limited and insignificant influence.