ADB Board Inspection Committee recommendation on Final Report due July 8
However, the Inspection Requestors will not be able to see the report for several weeks.
This is the second time this group has requested an investigation of the Southern Transport Development Project. Their earlier request filed under the ADB’s previous Inspection Function was denied.
The Panelists have shared a draft report of their findings with the Inspection Requesters and ADB management for their comments.
The tribunal conducted an independent assessment of the project’s design and implementation and suggested reparations for those harmed.
This is the second TA grant that the ADB has provided the Government of Laos for preparatory work on the Nam Theun 2 project
NTPC has released the first two chapters of the project’s Environmental Assessment and Management Plan.
Prior to its departure, DC-based NGOs met the delegation to stress the need for affected communities have an opportunity to influence the project’s outcome and use of revenue.