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A Labor Perspective on ADB’s Core Labor Standards in Tajikistan

A Tajik laborer of the ADB-funded Dushanbe-Kyrgyz Road Rehabilitation Project (Phase-1) recounts how they have been treated. "The payment is very low, not enough to take care of my family's other needs, like my children’s education and health requirements," said Ershad. In addition, their employer has not provided them with necessary working and safety equipment. Full story

Controversy mars another ADB-funded project

Employees of the ADB-funded Sindh Rural Development Project claimed that they have not been paid for the past 10 months. Most of the project funds were used in purchasing costly vehicles and furniture, and financing the luxurious living of the officials, they added. Full story

ADB heeds watchdog’s call

The ADB has recently responded to NGO Forum's call for better Safeguards Consultation. "ADB continues to be committed to a broad-based, transparent and inclusive consultation process for the SPU," the Manila-based Regional Bank said in its official letter. It added, "we are prepared to consider extending the workshop to three days." Full story

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