Author(s)

Sahim Abdalla Juma¹, Mngereza Mzee Miraji²

¹School of Public Affairs, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
²Peking University, College of Engineering, Beijing, China.

This study is presenting a Policy analysis of the related environmental challenges associated with the development of socio-economic activities between China and East African countries. The author thinks that Socio-economic issues and economic development have a direct impact on the environment hence need to be studied for the purpose of policy formulation. This study analysed the policies on environmental issues in China and its five-year economic plan. Furthermore, this study examined what the Chinese government has done about socio-economic activities and what lessons are available for East African countries. Finally, this paper proposed possible solutions for East African countries on environmental challenges associated with the development of socio-economic activities with the potential for combining economic and ecological interests in East Africa. This study can help (potential) Government officers, policymakers, and regulators to assess environmental risks with lessons from China.

Public Policy, Resource Management, China, East Africa, Environmental Planning, Economic Development, Biodiversity

Juma, S. and Miraji, M. (2018) Environmental Challenges Associated with the Development of Socio-Economic Activities in East African Countries Comparative Study with China. Journal of Environmental Protection, 9, 1129-1141. doi: 10.4236/jep.2018.910070.