Question
In most countries you are required to engage a registered practitioner.
For example in Botswana the person must be a paid up member of the Botswana Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association (BEAPA see website beapa.org.bw). There are three levels of practitioner:
- A Principle practitioner (PEAP) has long term experience and is registered to carry out assessment of complex and large scale projects;
- A Senior practitioner (SEAP) has moderate experience and is registered to assess moderate sized project of limited complexity
- An ordinary practitioner (EAP) is normally newly registered and has limited experience.
The aim of BEAPA is to maintain a professional standard amongst practitioners and ensure adherence to a code of conduct.