Water

ADB supports governments to identify development needs and assess alternative approaches to meet those needs in a variety of ways:

• poverty and growth analysis
• thematic assessments
• sector analysis
• country strategy and program

Context specific approaches are required. Each country and each sector are at different levels of development, have varying histories of analysis and are governed by distinct political and administrative systems.

The following extracts from ADB's policies, strategies, guidelines, and handbooks provide generic principles and guidance to identify the most appropriate response to a development need.

• Water Policy
• Energy Policy
• Environment Policy
• Incorporation of Social Dimensions in Bank Operations (Handbook)
• Involuntary Resettlement Policy
• Poverty Reduction Strategy
• Gender and Development Policy
• Policy on Cooperation with NGOs
• Economic Analysis of Dam Projects (Guidelines)

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