In the last two decades, CEGIS has generated enormous information and knowledge on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process. It is necessary to conduct ESIA study to understand the environmental and social changes due to project interventions and thereby reduce the impacts to greatest possible extent. With the objective to acquaint the BWDB professionals with the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process, this training program was initiated by Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Investment Program (FRERMIP) under BWDB.
CEGIS organized the five-day long training program from 30th September to 4th October 2018 at CEGIS. 15 participants from BWDB participated in the training. The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Engr. Md. Waji Ullah, Executive Director, CEGIS. The training program included several lecture sessions on EIA Process, Morphological Considerations in ESIA Study, People’s Participations in EIA, Project Design and Description and Water Resources. The participants visited the Main River Flood and Bank Erosion Risk Management Program of BWDB located in Harirampur, Manikganj where they gathered practical experience on conducting ESIA study such as problem identification in consultation with local people.
The ‘Certificate Distribution and Closing Ceremony’ was held on 4th October. Engr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Director General, BWDB dignified the ceremony as Chief Guest. Md. Rafiqul Islam Choubey, Project Director, PMO-FRERMIP, BWDB was the special guest. Engr. Md. Waji Ullah, Executive Director, CEGIS chaired the closing ceremony. Certificates were awarded to the participants for their achievement in completing the training program successfully.
