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This section on Environmental Management Tools is a series of short write-ups, in the form of a slide show, primarily focussed on the topic of environmental assessment. It can be viewed in two forms:

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A bibliography is available for further study. You can jump to individual topics from the drop-down menu below:

Pick up a topic ... Environmental Assessment as a Project Management Tool The Benefits of Environmental Assessment The Cost of environmental assessment The Timing of the Environmental Assessment The Duration of the Environmental Assessment Defining an Acceptable level of Environmental Impact The Role of Science The Importance of Trial and Error Monitoring Environmental Impact Partipatory Monitoring & Evaluation Guidelines for Involving the Community in Monitoring and Evaluation Dilemma in Community level Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment Stakeholders Conducting an Effective Environmetnal Assessment: Key Points to Remember Tips for Preparing an Environmental Assessment Report

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The contents of this section is based on personal experiences, field notes and other sources. Its primary reference publication is Pallen, Dean (1997), Environmental Sourcebook for Micro-Finance Institutions. Asia Branch, Canadian International Development Agency.