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Sustainability Policy Analysis of Hsinchu Science Park in Taiwan

This report reviews the sustainability policy of Hsinchu Science Park, analyzing environmental and social impacts, policy structure, issues, options, and recommendations for improvement. Presented by John C.T. Ko on January 27, 2007.

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Sustainability Policy Analysis of Hsinchu Science Park in Taiwan

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Part I: Introduction

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Background of the Study (2) Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  7. Background of the Study (3) Sustainability Problems Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Scope and Limitations • Time frame:19802006 • Space frame:SIPHSIP • Theoretical frame:PolicySustainability Scope • Economic competitiveness:incentives… • Environmental damage:air, water, soil… • Social impact:health, disparity, inequality Limitations Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  11. 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

  12. Part II: The Environmental & Social Impacts of the HSIP

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Part III: The Policy

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Part IV: Policy Issues

  19. 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

  20. Part V: Policy Options

  21. 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

  22. Assumptions (1) Policy Options Criteria Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  23. Assumptions (2)  Policy Options Rating Scale Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  24. Assumptions (3) Policy Options Prioritization Index Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  25. Assumptions (4) Policy Options Criteria on Weighted Percent Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  26. Decision Matrix (1) 1st Step Using the Selection Rating Scale Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  27. Decision Matrix (2) 2nd Step Applying Priority Index Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  28. Decision Matrix (3) 3rd Step Applying Weighted Percentage Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

  29. Part VI: Conclusion & Recommendations

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. Taipei 101 The tallest building in the world Thank You! Policy Paper Presentation Presented by: John C.T. Ko

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