The adequacy of the policy environment for sustainable project development in Tanzania

Abstract

Policies shape and structure the ensuing economic and political processes. These in turn do affect the economic, social and environmental conditions that govern project development towards or away from sustainability. To understand this interaction a broad range of economic, social and political processes at the national and international level were analysed. Using case study methodology of two projects, the analysis revealed that in Tanzania, like many other countries, environmental and social consideration in project development is much dependent on the findings of EIA. Inadequate environmental standards, that could guide project development, were also identified as a setback to sustainability. Based on the findings sustainability factors were explored at various level of project development within the policy environment and are discussed in the paper to provide a framework for sustainable project development.

Keywords: Project; Planning and Management; Sustainability; Policy Environment