The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) has issued a new report spotlighting multilateral development banks’ (MDBs) equitable land acquisition practices in connectivity projects. The report draws upon a virtual workshop cohosted by MCDF, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and World Bank.

Click to Download Event Report on Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Multilateral Development Bank Asian Projects in the Context of Land Acquisition and Resettlement

The report summarizes the workshop Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Multilateral Development Bank Asian Projects in the Context of Land Acquisition and Resettlement, providing an overview of related best practices, policy frameworks, and practical challenges discussed during the event.

This includes case studies from India, Viet Nam, the Philippines, and Georgia which showcase AIIB, the World Bank, and ADB’s environmental and social principles. They emphasize the need for early, transparent, and meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

“The report highlights the importance of accessible grievance redress mechanisms, clear accountability documentation, engaging vulnerable and marginalized groups, and innovative solutions to minimize land acquisition,” said Ines Fejzic, Senior Environment and Social Development Specialist at MCDF.

“Legislative alignment, continuous stakeholder mapping, project-specific grievance redress mechanism innovations, and learning from complaints to drive improvement are parallel imperatives for multilateral development bank connectivity projects underscored in the report,” she added.

The report concludes by laying out the workshop’s key takeaways.

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