DVA2601
EXAM PACK
+27 81 278 3372
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
September – December 2021
DVA2601
Projects and Programmes as Instruments of Development
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
DVA2601_September-December 2021
,Annexure A: HONESTY DECLARATION: 2021
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works, or inventions of
another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim
copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper
acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation marks). I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my portfolio must be accurately referenced.
4. This portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or
portfolio, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a
form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that my answer will be submitted to Turnitin for checking and that I can be
awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://staff.unisa.ac.za/static/intranet/Content/Policies/Teaching,%20Learning%20Comm
unity%20Engagement%20and%20Student%20Support/Documents/copyrightinfringement
_and_plagiarism_policy_16nov05.pdf
Name……………………………………………… Student No: ..............................
Signed ……………………………………………. Date ………………………………………..
DVA2601_September-December 2021
, 1
QUESTION 1
Evaluate whether Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are a suitable
appraisal technique to ensure sustainable community-based development
projects.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process evaluates the likely
environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, considering inter-
related socioeconomic, cultural, and human-health impacts, both positive and
negative. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used to identify the environmental,
social, and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It aims to predict
environmental impacts early in project planning and design, find ways and means to
mitigate negative impacts, shape projects to fit the local environment, and present
predictions and options to decision-makers. EIA can provide both environmental and
economic benefits, such as reduced project implementation and design costs,
avoided treatment/clean-up costs, and reduced impact of laws and regulations.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are an appropriate appraisal technique to
ensure sustainable community-based development projects because, while
legislation and practice vary around the world, the fundamental components of an
EIA would necessarily include screening, scoping, assessment and evaluation of
impacts and development of alternatives, reporting the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) or EIA report, Review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),
decision-making, and decision-making. Thus,
- Screening to determine which projects or developments require a full or
partial impact assessment study.
- Scoping to identify which potential impacts are relevant to assess (based
on legislative requirements, international conventions, expert knowledge
and public involvement), to identify alternative solutions that avoid, mitigate
or compensate adverse impacts on biodiversity (including the option of not
proceeding with the development, finding alternative designs or sites which
avoid the impacts, incorporating safeguards in the design of the project, or
providing compensation for adverse impacts), and finally to derive terms of
reference for the impact assessment. Thus,
DVA2601_September-December 2021
EXAM PACK
+27 81 278 3372
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
September – December 2021
DVA2601
Projects and Programmes as Instruments of Development
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
DVA2601_September-December 2021
,Annexure A: HONESTY DECLARATION: 2021
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works, or inventions of
another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim
copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper
acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation marks). I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my portfolio must be accurately referenced.
4. This portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or
portfolio, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a
form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that my answer will be submitted to Turnitin for checking and that I can be
awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://staff.unisa.ac.za/static/intranet/Content/Policies/Teaching,%20Learning%20Comm
unity%20Engagement%20and%20Student%20Support/Documents/copyrightinfringement
_and_plagiarism_policy_16nov05.pdf
Name……………………………………………… Student No: ..............................
Signed ……………………………………………. Date ………………………………………..
DVA2601_September-December 2021
, 1
QUESTION 1
Evaluate whether Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are a suitable
appraisal technique to ensure sustainable community-based development
projects.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process evaluates the likely
environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, considering inter-
related socioeconomic, cultural, and human-health impacts, both positive and
negative. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used to identify the environmental,
social, and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It aims to predict
environmental impacts early in project planning and design, find ways and means to
mitigate negative impacts, shape projects to fit the local environment, and present
predictions and options to decision-makers. EIA can provide both environmental and
economic benefits, such as reduced project implementation and design costs,
avoided treatment/clean-up costs, and reduced impact of laws and regulations.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are an appropriate appraisal technique to
ensure sustainable community-based development projects because, while
legislation and practice vary around the world, the fundamental components of an
EIA would necessarily include screening, scoping, assessment and evaluation of
impacts and development of alternatives, reporting the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) or EIA report, Review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),
decision-making, and decision-making. Thus,
- Screening to determine which projects or developments require a full or
partial impact assessment study.
- Scoping to identify which potential impacts are relevant to assess (based
on legislative requirements, international conventions, expert knowledge
and public involvement), to identify alternative solutions that avoid, mitigate
or compensate adverse impacts on biodiversity (including the option of not
proceeding with the development, finding alternative designs or sites which
avoid the impacts, incorporating safeguards in the design of the project, or
providing compensation for adverse impacts), and finally to derive terms of
reference for the impact assessment. Thus,
DVA2601_September-December 2021
