Asian Development Bank (ADB) is tying to revise its safeguard policies which are Policies on Environment, Involuntary Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples. However, It is deeply concerned that this review may weaken the ADB's accountability by degrading the capacity of inspection panel and the environmental and social standards.

JACSES's Documents

• January 29, 2009: Comments on the Working Paper of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement was submitted (PDF)
• Nov. 13, 2008: Comments on the ADB's 2nd Draft of Safeguard Policy Statement was submitted (PDF)
• Feb. 28, 2006: Comments on the Discussion Note of Safegurd Policy Update was submitted (PDF)

Related Links

• ADB's Safeguard Review Page

Contact Person: Yuki TANABE