Papers invited should:

·      Offer theoretical insights that enhance understanding of the role and power of proponents in IA;

·      Document empirically the impact of proponent control of IA on the quality of IA processes and outcomes, including cases where its impact on quality is positive;

·      Discuss how state regulation or policy can address drawbacks associated with proponent control;

·      Outline alternative approaches to the design and conduct of IA, such as community controlled IA; joint community-proponent conduct of IA; and IA undertaken by parties with no direct interest in a project, for example independent statutory agencies or Non-Government Organisations.

Full length research articles or shorter ‘Viewpoint’ articles are both welcomed. 

All papers will be submitted and reviewed via Elsevier Editorial System (EES) at http://ees.elsevier.com/eir.  When submitting a paper, please indicate in the drop down menu that it is for the special issue ‘Proponent Control of IA’.