Safeguards

Consultation Process
Updated: 28 August 2008

Updated Consultation Plan for the Preparation of Safeguard Policy Statement

This updated consultation plan will: (i) provide background information on the consultation process of the Safeguard Policy Update (SPU); (ii) describe the approach for preparation and disclosure of the second draft of the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) and other related documents; (iii) outline the means of communication for consultation and dialogue with stakeholder groups; (iv) provide an update on internal consultation procedures; and (v) share a tentative timetable for the SPU going forward.

The three objectives of the consultation process are: (i) enhance ADB’s understanding of stakeholders’ perspectives; (ii) establish a shared understanding of safeguard objectives, principles and requirements; and (iii) guide the formulation of the safeguard policy statement.

In order for the new safeguard policy to be responsive to a wide range of views, ADB Management has decided to introduce an additional step to prepare a second draft of the safeguard policy statement, based on the feedback and advice received through extensive consultations. In addition, ADB will hold another consultation workshop in Manila for stakeholders to have an opportunity to review the revised documents.

• Updated Consultation Plan for the Preparation of the Safeguard Policy Statement [ PDF: 41kb | 4 pages ]

Proposed Timetable (tentative)

• External Consultations
• Internal Consultations