the-business-case-for-social-and-environmental-safeguards-in-infrastructure-lending

A presentation outlining the business case for social and environmental safeguards in infrastructure lending. The benefits and costs of safeguards and the scale of infrastructure investment are discussed, as well as resistance to safeguards and potential damages incurred. Good practices and ADB's experience are also outlined. Presented at the Mekong Partnership for the Environment Regional Symposium, 25-27 August 2015, Bangkok.