This event report summarizes the virtual workshop Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Multilateral Development Bank Asian Projects in the Context of Land Acquisition and Resettlement, cohosted by MCDF, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and World Bank.

The report provides an overview of the workshop’s examination of best practices, policy frameworks, and practical challenges in stakeholder engagement as part of the land acquisition and resettlement processes within the Asian context. This includes case studies from India, Viet Nam, the Philippines, and Georgia which highlight environmental and social principles from AIIB, the World Bank, and ADB. They emphasize the importance of early engagement, transparent grievance redress mechanisms, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups.

The report also details the workshop’s panel discussions which explored the alignment of country systems with International Finance Institution standards, the value of continuous stakeholder mapping, innovative land acquisition solutions, and legislative alignment.

The report concludes by describing the workshop’s key takeaways, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle to achieve sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development in Asia.

Workshop on Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in MDB Projects in Asia in the Context of Land Acquisition and Resettlement

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