Presentation in EIA Report
Poor presentation of EIA results is one of the major hurdles of EIA implementation. For complex EIAs, the results often are presented in several bulky volumes. Very few people, if any, actually have time to study such reports in depth. There is an urgent need to present the results of such analyses succinctly and clearly.

Public Participation in EIA Process
A great debate is still on as to the role of public participation in the EIA process. In the current practice, the public has very little to say in nearly all developing countries. It is difficult, often even impossible, to obtain or consult copies of the EIA reports. The public has an equally limited role in most developing countries to question or comment on the quality of the reports or their role in approval process. Despite of the great value of public participation in EIA process, problems such as illiteracy and ignorance are the main hurdles for making effective public participation.

Education and Training
Most important factors that could significantly improve the EIA process are good education and training. Currently, very few educational and training courses exist in developing countries that properly consider various EIA methodologies available in profundity. Adequate training and knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks and institutional arrangements are also necessary. Education and training processes are, therefore, important since the fundamental factors behind all EIA predictions are still the best professional judgment and/or experiences with similar projects implemented elsewhere. Both short-term and long-term courses are necessary that must be multidisciplinary with the focus on practical and operational aspects of EIA.