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Dams and Development E-Paper Contents

p. -1 of 74 BACK | NEXT Home Page of Dams and Development Foreword I. Why an e-paper on dams and development? II. Assessing options III. Participatory processes IV. Social impacts V. Environmental impacts VI. Benefit distribution VII. Dam safety and sustainability VIII. Existing projects IX. Improving governance X. What other organizations say XI. ADB, Dams, and Development XII. References Contact Us

Indigenous Peoples Policy

Policy objectives, processes and approaches within ADB (paras 31-43)

'In its operations, ADB observes a policy and associated strategies and approaches that recognize the potential vulnerability of indigenous peoples in development processes and that ensure that indigenous peoples have opportunities to participate in and benefit equally from development'. (para 31)

'ADB development efforts work to ensure that development initiatives affecting indigenous peoples are effective and sustainable…compatible in substance and structure with the affected peoples' culture and social and economic instruments…Initiatives should be conceived, planned and implemented, to the maximum extent possible , with the informed consent of affected communities, and include respect for indigenous peoples' dignity, human rights, and cultural uniqueness'. (para 31)

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