Public involvement and EIA: The case of the Binongan hydroelectric project in the Philippines
Abstract
The National Power Corporation (NPC) proposed the Binongan hydroelectric project as the first stage in a plan to develop the hydroelectric potential of the Abra river basin in Northern Philippines. Although the project was attractive economically, it was ultimately withdrawn because of intense resistance to proposed and suspected resettlements. Inadequacies in the NPC’s strategy for involving the local public in planning fuelled opposition to the project. Opportunities to use the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process to keep the public informed were not exploited. The Binongan case demonstrates the need. to develop effective strategies for EIA and public involvement, even in countries where it is not customary to involve the public in water resources planning. © 1988, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Source or Periodical Title
International Journal of Water Resources Development
ISSN
7900627
Page
176-183
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Abracosa, Ramon and Ortolano, Leonard, "Public involvement and EIA: The case of the Binongan hydroelectric project in the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3724.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3724