Principles for Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (PREIA) - Excellence

The Inter-American Development Bank, through BIDAcademy, issues the following badge and certifies that the recipient has successfully completed with a grade of 90/100 or higher, the IDB online course "Principles for Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (PREIA)”, receiving the distinction of Excellence. This course focusses on carrying out an integrated and effective review of the EIA process and documents, taking into consideration best international practices and strengthening knowledge and capacities for economic, environmental, and social decision making in the specific context of the proposed action or project.

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