Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) focuses on the review of environmental soundness of projects plans programmers and plans and aid informed decision making on arriving at a more rational decision towards achieving sustainable socioeconomic development and ecological sustainability.

The main objectives of DEIA

DEIA was established in order to ensure that environmental issues regarding developmental projects/activities, plans, programmers and policies in all sectors of the economy are integrated and taken into account early in planning and designing phases with a view of minimizing negative impacts and achieving sustainable development.

DEIA Functions
DEIA is responsible for:
- Reviewing and approve the Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) reports,
- Building EIA capacity at District level by conducting EIA training
- Creating and raising public awareness on the role of EIA
- Conducting site inspection/verification visits
- Managing EIA database and network development
- Conducting Environmental monitoring and auditing

Available Publications at DEIA:
So far DEIA has publish the following documents:
- *EIA procedure and guidelines – Volume 1 to 5
- *Project Registration form
- Sector environmental checklists
- EIA training manual
- EIA legislation and regulation