The Performance of Environmental Social Action Plan at Kabale Airport Construction Project:

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to assess the performance of Environmental Social Action Plan (ESAP) being implemented by SBC Uganda LTD at Kabaale Airport construction project in Beseruka Sub County Community. The specific objectives were to assess the Community Health and Security by SBC Uganda LTD at Kabaale Airport construction project, assess the biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources by SBC Uganda LTD and assess the cultural heritage information disclosure and stakeholder engagement by SBC Uganda LTD. This study adopted the Systematic literature review research methodology aiming at producing scientific evidence and get facts in a much more transparent and reproducible manner. The researcher employed a qualitative approach using strictly desk review data collection method. Qualitative data was analyzed systematically and thematically based on objective by objective of the study. The study found out that the Community Health and Security is recognized by the SBC Uganda Limited at Kabaale Airport. The study found out the Kabaale Airport construction project team biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources was done by SBC. Lastly, findings revealed that initiatives were put revealed that initiatives were put in place to first map and register all archaeological sites and other important cultural sites. The general conclusion is that the performance of Environmental Social Action Plan (ESAP) being implemented by SBC Uganda LTD at Kabaale Airport construction project in Beseruka Sub County Community was good. It is however recommended to all stakeholders in Uganda especially in areas where huge construction projects are to be undertaken, have all the citizens sensitized on their health, safety and security. In addition, the stakeholders, especially at the local government level lay down structures, should guide construction works in ensuring that biodiversity conservation becomes part and partial of the entire projects’ life cycle. Lastly, SBC Team establishes a post-construction heritage cultural information system that can sustain the heritage information upon the completion of the construction project at Kabaale Airport.