Cotton, M.D. orcid.org/0000-0002-8877-4822 and Mahroos-Alsaiari, A.A. (2014) Key actor perspectives on stakeholder engagement in Omani Environmental Impact Assessment: an application of Q-Methodology. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 58 (1). pp. 91-112. ISSN 0964-0568
Abstract
Stakeholder engagement (SE), particularly with representatives of locally affected communities, is integral to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, so critical evaluation of SE is necessary across a range of different socio-political contexts. EIA SE practice in the Sultanate of Oman is examined using Q-Methodology, a qualitative-quantitative discourse analysis technique, in order to evaluate key-actor perspectives and policy directions. Four discourses emerge, pertaining to (1) the institutionalisation of SE; (2) business as usual; (3) rights-centred engagement; and (4) decentralisation of EIA institutions. Consensus emerges that shows support for transparency and formalisation of SE; greater citizen-centred decision-making power; transparency in government guidelines; and the elimination of developer-led consultation processes. Policy options for reforming EIA policy are discussed, including a code of participation practice and a toolkit of suitable engagement methods.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Taylor and Francis. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | stakeholder engagement; public participation; Environmental Impact Assessment; Q-Methodology; Sultanate of Oman |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Urban Studies & Planning (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 07 Apr 2016 11:10 |
Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2018 19:59 |
Published Version: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2013.847822 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/09640568.2013.847822 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:97021 |