This workshop provided intensive training for USAID/Zimbabwe staff & partners in compliance with USAID's environmental procedures over life-of-project and in the objectives of these procedures: environmentally sound design and management (ESDM) of USAID-funded activities.
The materials listed below are the materials used and distributed at the workshop.
- Sourcebook - Coming soon
- Workshop Agenda Word (104KB)
- Native PowerPoint presentation files ZIP (34 MB)
- Additional handouts
- No materials available at this time
Session 1: Workshop Objectives and Logistics; Participant Introductions
- No materials available at this time
Session 2: Environmentally Sound Design & Management (ESDM) as a Foundation for Environmental Compliance
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (120KB)
- Development & Environment PDF (5MB)
- Environmentally Sound Design & Management: a Foundation for Environmental Compliance PDF (1MB)
Session 3: Environmentally Sound Design & Management (ESDM) in the Zimbabwean Context
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (78KB)
- Cultural, Social and Economic Situation of Women and Men in Zimbabwe PDF (358 KB)
Session 4: Fundamental Skills of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (132KB)
- Overview of LOP Environmental Compliance for USAID Staff and Partners PDF (1.7MB)
Session 5a-c: Site Visit—Applying Fundamental EIA Skills
- Chapter Excerpt PDF (127KB)
Session 6: Environmental Impact Assessment and “USAID Environmental Procedures”: the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Beyond
- Chapter Exerpt PDF(139KB)
- EIA and USAID Environmental Procedures: the Initial Environmental Examination and Beyond PDF (566KB)
Session 7: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process in Zimbabwe
- Chapter Exerpt PDF(85KB)
- Environmental Management Act PDF (10MB)
Session 8a: IEE Critique – Introduction and Overview & Session 8b: Small-Group Synthesis and Report-out
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (101KB)
- Sample IEE - “Sending Waste Everywhere Except to People” (SWEEP) Project PDF (83KB)
- Sample IEE - “Getting Rid of Weeds” (GROW) Project PDF (84KB)
Session 9: Principles of Environmental Monitoring
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (128KB)
- Principles of Environmental Monitoring PDF (623 KB)
Session 10: The Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP)
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (20KB)
- Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) PDF (1MB)
- ENCAP Factsheet: Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) PDF (227KB)
- Environmental Compliance: Language for Use in Solicitations and Awards PDF (85KB)
Session 11: Introduction to the USAID Environmental Guidelines for Small-Scale Activities in Africa
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (141KB)
Session 12a: Site Visit
- No materials available at this time
Session 13a: Environmental Compliance Reporting
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (182KB)
- Environmental Compliance Reporting PDF (550KB)
Session 13b: Preparing an Effective IEE
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (128KB)
- Preparing an Effective IEE PDF (180KB)
Session 14: Special Topic – Climate Change
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (123KB)
- Global climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation in project design PDF (1MB)
Session 15: Roles, Responsibilities & Resources
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (156KB)
- Roles, Responsibilities & Resources PDF (1MB)
Session 16: Pesticide Risks, Safer Use & Compliance
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (81KB)
Session 17a: Special Topic – Medical Waste Management
- Chapter Excerpt PDF (18 KB)
Session 17b: Environmental Compliance Best Practice for “Tricky Activities” + General Reg. 216 Discussion
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (105KB)
- Environmental Compliance Best Practice for “Tricky Activities” PDF (351 KB)
Session 19: Special Topic – Water Quality Testing
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (19KB)
- Water Quality Testing PDF (130KB)
- Sample Water Quality Assurance Plan PDF (28KB)
Session 20: Parking lot session
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (98KB)
Session 21: Environmental Priorities for USAID Activities in Zimbabwe + Bringing Curricula to Reality
- Chapter Exerpt PDF (366KB)
Workshop Evaluation
- Workshop Evaluation Introduction PDF (1MB)
- Workshop Evaluation Word (25KB)