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Key trends and shortcomings in community engagement on high-risk EBRD projects

Study | 24 May, 2024 | Download PDF

The EBRD sets out requirements for stakeholder engagement as part of project risk and impact assessments. This study reviews the stakeholder engagement practices of EBRD clients in all 34 high-risk projects disclosed between 2020 and 2024.


CEE Bankwatch comments on the draft EBRD Access to Information Policy and Directive on Access to Information

Policy comments | 24 May, 2024 | Download PDF

CEE Bankwatch Network calls on the EBRD to commit to better disclosure of project-related environmental and social information. This will help enhance the Bank’s due diligence and ensure early identification of risks, effective impact mitigation, and compliance with the EBRD’s commitments.


Civil society joint statement on the EBRD’s draft safeguards

Statement | 24 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Despite some improvements, the latest drafts of the EBRD’s updated good governance policies fall short of ensuring that human rights are respected and protected, especially in countries with significant democratic deficits. In a joint statement, 60 civil society organisations urge the EBRD to enhance its human rights due diligence.


More than money: Development banks must strengthen human rights safeguards

Study | 6 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Despite environmental and social safeguards in place, projects financed by public development banks all too often violate human rights.


Georgia’s highway dilemmas and the Asian Development Bank

Briefing | 2 May, 2024 | Download PDF

Despite the involvement of international partners, both the East–West Highway Improvement Project and the North–South Corridor Road Project have been marred by controversies.