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A Review on the Sustainability Policy of Industrial Parks in Taiwan: Example of Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park. Reported by John C.T. Ko January 27 , 2007. Outline of the Presentation. 1) Introduction 2) The Environmental & Social Impacts of the HSIP 3) The Policy
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A Review on the Sustainability Policy of Industrial Parks in Taiwan: Example of Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park Reported by John C.T. Ko January 27, 2007
Outline of the Presentation 1) Introduction 2) The Environmental & Social Impacts of the HSIP 3) The Policy 4) Policy Issues 5) 5 Policy Options 6) Conclusion & Recommendations Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Introduction • Background of the Study • Objectives of the Study • Significance of the Study • Scope and Limitations • Definition of Terms Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Background of the Study (1) • Historical review and the evolution of the industrial park in Taiwan • HSIP’s successful factors • Economic performance of the HSIP Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Background of the Study (2) Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Background of the Study (3) Sustainability Problems Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Objectives of the Study Develop an Integrated Policy Framework Identify the Sustainability Problems Objectives Promote a Better Social Welfare Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Maximize Industrial Profits Minimize Industrial Damages Pay Attention to Social Impacts Explore Regulatory Context Formulate Effective Policies Significance of the Study Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Scope and Limitations • Time frame:19802006 • Space frame:SIPHSIP • Theoretical frame:PolicySustainability Scope • Economic competitiveness:incentives… • Environmental damage:air, water, soil… • Social impact:health, disparity, inequality Limitations Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Definition of Terms • Industrial Park • Science-Based Industrial Park • Eco-Industrial Park • Export Processing Zone • Special Economic Zone • Freeport Zone Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
San Jose 1982: Chemicals leaked out of underground storage tanks. Neighboring families Cancer HSIP 1997: UMC fire with toxic air, fire fighters fainted. Surrounding residents Damage to the health HSIP 2000: Shengli Corp’s illegal dumping of chemical waste into the river Groundwater polluted The Environmental & Social Impacts Past Incidents in the SIP Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
The Environmental & Social Issues of the HSIP Coastal Pollution Water Consumption HSIP Groundwater Pollution Waste Water Discharge Public Health Crisis OHS & Social Issues Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Structure of Overall Policy • The “Act for Establishment & Administration of SIPs” • Plus more than 100 other regulations in 15 categories Special Adm. District under Central Gov. • “IT Duty-free Law” • “Land Rental Regulation” A Duty-free Policy • HSIP committee handles the application process, only EIA reviewed by local Gov. • Self-Sustaining Community One-Stop Service + sound infrastructure Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Sustainability Policy 7 key laws • Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1994 • Waste Disposal Act 1997 • Soil & Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act 2000 • Air Pollution Control Act (2002, latest revised) • Water Pollution Control Act (2002, latest revised) • Drinking Water Management Act (amended in 1997) • Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act 1986 Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Policy Issues • Local Government’s Power Minimized • Lax Environment Management System • ► Development Permit System • Problem • ► Total Capacity Control Problem Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
5 Policy Options Option #1: Sustain a high economic growth (Status quo) Option #2: Enhance the environmental protection measure ? Option #3: Release the supervisory power to local government Option #4: Formulate a passive regulatory stipulation Option #5: Formulate a proactive voluntary stipulation Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Assumptions (1) Policy Options Criteria Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Assumptions (2) Policy Options Rating Scale Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Assumptions (3) Policy Options Prioritization Index Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Assumptions (4) Policy Options Criteria on Weighted Percent Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Decision Matrix (1) 1st Step Using the Selection Rating Scale Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Decision Matrix (2) 2nd Step Applying Priority Index Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Decision Matrix (3) 3rd Step Applying Weighted Percentage Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Conclusion Option 2≧Option 5 > Option 3 > Option 4 > Option 1 Option 2 + Option 5 + Option 3 + Option 4 + Option 1 Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
Recommendations • Environmental laws should be strengthened • Information should be made available & accessible • The HSIP & local government should work in close partnership • International expertise on monitoring hi-tech operation processes should be shared globally • International NGO action should join to help the transformation • Corporate social responsibility: promote a company-community partnership Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko
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