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Jun 2013

Indigenous Peoples Safeguards: A Planning and Implementation Good Practice Sourcebook (Draft Working Document)

The draft Sourcebook focuses on the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) requirements pertaining to Indigenous Peoples.
Dec 2012

Environment Safeguards: A Good Practice Sourcebook (Draft Working Document)

The draft Sourcebook focuses on the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) requirements pertaining to environmental assessment and management.
Nov 2012

Country Safeguard Systems Regional Workshop Proceedings: Towards Common Approaches and Better Results

This publication records the proceedings of the Country Safeguard Systems (CSS) Regional Workshop on April 2012 at the ADB headquarters.
Apr 2011

In Focus: Safeguards

ADB's environmental and social safeguards are a cornerstone of our support to inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainable growth.
Nov 2012

Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards: A Planning and Implementation Good Practice Sourcebook (Draft Working Document)

The draft Sourcebook focuses on the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) requirements pertaining to involuntary resettlement. It aims to add clarity, provide further technical guidance and recommend good practice in the implementation of the SPS.
Sep 2009

Land and Cultural Survival: The Communal Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Asia

Using case studies from Cambodia, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines, nine experts examine vulnerabilities and opportunities of indigenous peoples.
Jun 2009

Safeguard Policy Statement

The Safeguard Policy Statement describes common objectives of ADB’s safeguards, lays out policy principles, and outlines the delivery process for ADB’s safeguard policy.
Nov 2002

Environment Policy of the Asian Development Bank

The Environment Policy has been prepared to address (i) the need for environmental interventions to reduce poverty; (ii) the need to mainstream environmental considerations into economic growth and development planning; (iii) the need to maintain regional and global life support systems; (iv) the need to work in partnership with others; and (v) the need to further strengthen the processes and procedures for addressing environmental concerns in ADB's own operations.
Apr 1998

Policy on Indigenous Peoples

This paper addresses policy approaches toward recognizing the circumstances of indigenous peoples and identifying measures toward satisfying their needs and aspirations.

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