Water

Proposed Revision in ADB's Water Policy
Regarding Large Water Resources Projects
Comments from Clients and Stakeholders

Universal acceptance of any decision is an utopia and therefore to insist on this would tantamount to stop construction of water resources projects, which are so important for food, health and energy security for many countries. Hence, ADB has taken right step to rectify this impracticable requirement for justification of large water resources projects. In general I agree with the proposed text, however, would suggest inclusion of few words.

The proposed text should read:

"All such projects will need to be justified in the public interest and stakeholders must be provided the opportunity to comment regarding the justification with their views considered. The ADB will promote the participation of government, civil society and other stakeholders in the country (in an open and inclusive manner) towards this end."