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The NGO Forum on ADB is an Asian-led network of civil society organizations (CSOs), based in Asia and the Pacific region. БОНКИ ОСИЁИ РУШДИ (БОР) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 МОНИТОРИНГИ ЛОИҲА Civil society demands ADB to strengthen environmental and social safeguards ahead of R-Paper release Read All Collective Civil Society Statement on ESF Draft: Calling for an Overhaul and immediate redrafting Read All Civil society recommendations on the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) consultation process Read All NGO Forum on ADB Comments: Safeguard Compliance and Accountability Mechanism Framework Read All PH CSO Statement re: ADB’s Draft Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Read All Request for Extension of Deadline for Submission of Written Comments on ADB's Draft ESF Read All Joint civil society statement for a robust, rights-based and just safeguards policy at the ADB Read All ADB Safeguard Spotlight The Story of ADB Safeguards Related Documents ADB Project Tracker COVID19 Loan Tracker ADB Documents This section compiles key documents utilized during the NGO Forum on ADB's campaign to strengthen the ADB safeguard policies. It includes ADB papers released during the campaign timeline. Publication This section features key publications produced by NGO Forum on ADB and its network during the ADB Safeguards Campaign. Advocacy Archives This section houses a curated collection of historical documents related to NGO Forum on ADB's Safeguards Campaign.

Dive into AIIB-funded infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia with analysis from NGO Forum on ADB, focusing on project monitoring, community rights, environmental impacts, and civil society efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and just development. БОНКИ ОСИЁИ РУШДИ (БОР) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Project-affected People's Mechanism (PPM) AIIB Annual Meeting МОНИТОРИНГИ ЛОИҲА North Dhaka Waste to Energy Project COUNTRY: Bangladesh APPROVED FUNDING: USD100 million FINANCING TYPE: Nonsovereign The North Dhaka Waste-to-Energy Project is a 42.5 MW incineration facility situated near the Amin Bazar landfill, co-financed by the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) with a $100 million non-sovereign loan, and the New Development Bank (NDB), aiming to process municipal solid waste into energy through four 750-ton/day incineration lines and twin 35 MW turbo-generators connected to Savar’s grid. It is Bangladesh’s first large-scale waste-to-energy venture, categorized as AIIB Environmental & Social Category A, necessitating an ESIA, ESMP, and corrective action plan to address legacy land-acquisition issues and ongoing environmental risks. However, civil society watchdogs like CLEAN and urgewald have raised alarm over potentially higher greenhouse gas emissions (estimated at 8.3 million tons CO₂ equivalent over 25 years), toxic air pollutants (dioxins, heavy metals), and poor waste-quality control, which may undermine Bangladesh’s climate commitments. Critics also point out that weak waste collection systems could threaten plant operations, while energy tariffs set at over twice the current cost may burden taxpayers. Local environmental groups have emphasized deficiencies in public consultation, community grievance mechanisms, and transparency—citing AIIB’s historical track record of excluding affected communities during project approvals. As Bangladesh seeks sustainable waste solutions, the North Dhaka WtE project's technical ambitions must be balanced with stronger social and environmental accountability to ensure it genuinely serves both urban sanitation and climate-resilient development. Read the AIIB Observer Volume 3 Balakot Hydropower Development Project COUNTRY: Pakistan APPROVED FUNDING: USD250 million FINANCING TYPE: Sovereign The Balakot Hydropower Project in Pakistan is a 300 MW run-of-river initiative on the Kunhar River, financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) with a $250 million sovereign loan alongside a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), intended to boost renewable energy generation (1143 GWh annually) and local employment. Despite its clean energy aims, the project has drawn widespread local backlash: residents and local councils are protesting ongoing land acquisition practices, demanding that affected families receive fair compensation, employment opportunities, and respect for ancestral sites—threatening to block major roads in response. Authorities have reportedly demolished structures and deployed police to protect Chinese engineers and workers amid community tensions. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also issued delay notices to contractors due to slow progress. Critics contend that although AIIB and ADB classify the project as environmentally sound under their frameworks, on-ground realities suggest weak community engagement, inadequate grievance redressal, and contested livelihood impacts. As such, Balakot offers a cautionary tale: major hydropower projects financed by global banks must pair technical and environmental standards with meaningful local accountability to avoid marginalizing host communities. Read the factsheet . Bangalore Metro Rail Project - Line R6 COUNTRY: India APPROVED FUNDING: USD335 million FINANCING TYPE: Sovereign The Bengaluru Metro’s ORR–Airport Line (Phases 2A and 2B), stretching 58.19 km from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport via KR Puram, is a transformative infrastructure project aimed at easing urban congestion and improving airport connectivity. Funded by a mix of public and external sources—including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and controversially, the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)—the project has drawn scrutiny from civil society organizations like Growthwatch, which have raised concerns over AIIB’s opaque financing practices and lack of strong accountability safeguards. While ADB has provided a $500 million loan and a $2 million grant to support inclusive, transit-oriented development, and JICA has offered ₹3,717 crore, AIIB’s growing footprint in Indian infrastructure is criticized for prioritizing geopolitical interests over local participation and environmental transparency. Construction began in 2021, with official targets set for completion by 2026, though delays—especially in Phase 2B—remain a concern. Growthwatch has also flagged issues with land acquisition, labor conditions, and the need for greater community consultation. Despite these challenges, the metro line is expected to benefit over 1.6 million daily commuters and reduce dependence on road transport. However, as Bengaluru’s transport infrastructure grows, the role of financial institutions like AIIB must be critically examined to ensure democratic oversight, equity, and long-term sustainability in urban development. Read - Growthwatch Letter to AIIB Derailed by the Accountability Ciap The Students of the Technical Training Centre for the Deaf (TTCD) in Bangalore, India Impact assessment of Bangalore Metro Rail Project (Reach 6) on vulnerable communities at the Cantonment Metro station BMRP & TTCD Narrative Bangladesh Bhola IPP COUNTRY: Bangladesh APPROVED FUNDING: USD60 million FINANCING TYPE: Nonsovereign The Bhola Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in Bangladesh is a 220 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant developed on Bhola Island by Nutan Bidyut (a subsidiary of Shapoorji Pallonji) under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model to address the country’s chronic power shortages. Co-financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)—which approved a $60 million non-sovereign loan in 2018—alongside the Islamic Development Bank and local financiers, the project was expected to generate over 1.3 TWh of electricity annually and began commercial operations in late 2019. While AIIB classified the project as Category B, implying limited environmental and social risks, and adopted frameworks for resettlement and stakeholder consultation, civil society organizations have strongly contested this assessment. In particular, CLEAN (Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network), working with BWGED and NGO Forum on ADB, has played a central role in documenting serious harms caused by the project—including coerced land acquisition, destruction of farmland, waterlogging, river siltation, loss of grazing lands, and the absence of meaningful consultation or grievance redress mechanisms. In 2022, CLEAN co-filed the first formal complaint to AIIB’s Project-Affected People’s Mechanism, directly challenging the bank’s risk classification and safeguard enforcement. These findings have been echoed by international media, including Climate Home News, which criticized AIIB’s continued investment in fossil gas projects like Bhola IPP while sidelining renewable alternatives. Beyond research, CLEAN has also mobilized civil society campaigns and public actions urging AIIB to stop fossil fuel financing and adopt community-driven, sustainable energy models. Critics argue that the Bhola IPP reflects deeper structural issues in AIIB’s development approach—namely, opaque financing, weak local accountability, and inadequate environmental and social protections—particularly in contexts where civic space is limited. As such, the Bhola case serves as a warning of how large-scale, fossil-intensive energy infrastructure can disproportionately burden marginalized communities, underscoring the urgent need for transparent, inclusive, and rights-based alternatives in global energy investment. Read: Lessons learned: Filing Bhola IPP complaint in AIIB’s project affected people’s mechanism Unique Meghnaghat IPP COUNTRY: Bangladesh APPROVED FUNDING: USD110 million FINANCING TYPE: Nonsovereign The Unique Meghnaghat Power Plant in Bangladesh is a 584 MW combined-cycle gas-fired facility located along the Meghna River near Narayanganj, developed to strengthen the country’s electricity supply. While framed as a modern and “transition-ready” energy project—with features like hydrogen capability—it has faced criticism from civil society groups due to its environmental and social impacts. The project involved the acquisition of more land than officially reported, including agricultural fields and riverside areas crucial to local fishing communities. Many affected families reportedly received compensation far below market value, and the construction has led to issues like sand deposition on farmland, blocked grazing routes, and restricted river access. Although supported by international lenders under the banner of clean and reliable energy, the project has raised serious concerns about long-term fossil fuel dependency and the marginalization of local voices. Critics argue that the plant represents a continuation of top-down energy planning that prioritizes investment returns over community well-being and ecological sustainability. Read: The Meghnaghat Power Plant: A Looming Burden on Bangladesh

The NGO Forum on ADB is an Asian-led network of civil society organizations (CSOs), based in Asia and the Pacific region. МОНИТОРИНГИ ЛОИҲА Latest News Sign the 1M Petition ADB Project Tracker Media Role of Private Sector and Financial Intermediaries in ADB’s Energy Sector Investments 3 May 2018 | Manila, Philippines БОНКИ ОСИЁИ РУШДИ (БОР) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030

The NGO Forum on ADB is an Asian-led network of civil society organizations (CSOs), based in Asia and the Pacific region. INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT History Network Structure International Committee International Secretariat FAQ Райян Хасан Мудири иҷроия Райян Ҳасан шаҳрванди Бангладеш аст ва мудири феълии Форуми созмонҳои ғайридавлатӣ оид ба БОР мебошад. Вай дорои маълумот дар омӯзиши муҳити зист ( NSU, Дакка, Бангладеш ) ва магистр дар тағирот ва рушди иҷтимоӣ ( UOW, Австралия ). Ҳоло ӯ дар риштаи доктори илмҳои сиёсӣ дар донишгоҳ таҳсил мекунад Донишгоҳи Филиппин дар Дилиман , вақте ки ӯ шабакаи Форум ва маъракаҳои онро назорат мекунад. Ҳамчун як ҳимоятгари ҷомеаи шаҳрвандӣ, ӯ мунтазам бо сиёсатмадорон дар БОР ва AIIB ва саҳмиядорони асосии онҳо; масъаладои чамъиятро ба мадди ав-вали мубодисадои тараддй додан. Тавассути дастгирӣ ва роҳнамоии Кумитаи Байналмилалии Форум, ӯ пайвастан ба иттиҳодҳои навро идома медиҳад ва бо гурӯҳҳои ҷомеаи шаҳрвандӣ дар платформаҳои маҳаллӣ, минтақавӣ ва ҷаҳонӣ маъракаҳо мегузаронад. Кори ӯ дар Форум дар таъкиди аҳамияти адолати экологӣ ва иҷтимоӣ ва масъулияти ММБ устувор боқӣ мемонад. Шумо метавонед бо ӯ дар rayyan [дар] forum-adb.org тамос гиред. ҶЕН ДЕРИЛЛО Ҳамоҳангсози барнома оид ба алоқа Ҷен зиёда аз 15 сол ҳамчун профессори донишгоҳ кор кардааст. Донишгоҳи Политехникии Филиппин, Коллеҷи Сан Себастиан-Реколетос, Коллеҷи ҳикмати илоҳӣ, Донишгоҳи Адамсон, Коллеҷи Ангеликум ва Коллеҷи Рӯҳулқудс аз ҷумлаи муассисаҳои таълимӣ мебошанд, ки ӯ имкон дошт бо онҳо ҳамроҳ шавад. Аввалин дучори кори рушд бо ӯ буд Филиппин Misereor Partnership Inc. воқеъ дар Манила, Филиппин. Вай дараҷаи иртиботи пахши Донишгоҳи Политехникии Филиппин дорад ва дараҷаи магистр дар соҳаи коммуникатсия ва инчунин фарҳанги ВАО аз Донишгоҳи Маастрихт , Нидерландия. Ҳоло ӯ дараҷаи магистрии худро дар соҳаи антропологияи фарҳангӣ ва таҳқиқоти рушд аз он ба итмом мерасонад KU Leuven, Белгия . Барои дидани портфели ӯ лутфан клик кунед Ин ҷо. Шумо метавонед ба ӯ дар тамос шавед ҷен [дар] forum-adb.org. ТАНЯ ЛИ РОБЕРТС-ДЕВИС Стратегияи маъракаҳои энергетикӣ Якҷоя бо аъзоён ва иттифоқчиёни Форум, Таня барои тағир додани сиёсати энергетикӣ ва маблағгузории БОР ва AIIB кор мекунад, ки аз имконоти васеъмиқёс, захираҳои серталаб ва ба сӯзишвории истихроҷшуда вобаста аст. Дар тӯли чанд сол, вай як қисми гурӯҳҳои ҷамъиятӣ, созмонҳои ғайридавлатӣ ва ҳаракатҳои иҷтимоӣ буд, ки аз муассисаҳои молиявӣ ва корпоратсияҳои фаромиллӣ барои зарар ва беадолатӣ ба ҷомеаҳо ва экосистемаҳои маҳаллӣ масъулият талаб мекунанд. Дар гузашта, вай инчунин бо аъзоёни Форум ва дастаи котибот барои баррасии портфели энергетикии БОР кор кардааст, брифингҳои сиёсӣ навиштааст ва ба талошҳои тарғиботӣ дар қароргоҳи БОР дар Манила саҳм гузоштааст. Таня дараҷаи бакалавриро дар омӯзиши феминистӣ ва сиёсати ҷаҳонишавӣ дар Канада, магистр дар Қонуни байналмилалии ҳуқуқи инсон дар Донишгоҳи Созмони Милали Муттаҳид барои сулҳ дар Коста-Рика ва LLM дар соҳаи ҳуқуқҳои иқтисодӣ, иҷтимоӣ ва фарҳангӣ дар Донишгоҳи Мактаби Эссексро хатм кардааст. қонун дар Британияи Кабир. Шумо метавонед ба вай расед дар таня [дар] forum-adb.org. SARMIN BRISTY Project Data AnalysT ДЕННИС ПУЛ Корманди алоқа ва дастгирии ВАО Деннис дар радио, чоп, рӯйдодҳо ва маркетинг таҷриба дорад. Хатмкардаи риштаи иртибототи Коллеҷи ҳикмати илоҳӣ, пеш аз Форум, муҳаррири мудирияти Remate News Online буд ва дар он ҷо ба азнавташкилдиҳӣ ва такмили шӯъбаи ахбори онлайн сарварӣ мекард. Вай инчунин дар ребрендинги шӯъбаи ахбори онлайн муҳим аст. Вай инчунин дар ифтитоҳи шӯъбаи ахбори рақамии RMN News Online кӯмак кардааст. Денн собиқ директори иҷроияи миллии Садои ҷавонон , як созмони ҷавонон буд, ки тавассути иттилоот, илҳомбахшӣ, ҷалб ва тавонмандсозии ҷавонон ба тағйироти мусбати иҷтимоӣ мусоидат мекунад. Денн инчунин як радиои ботаҷриба барои барномаҳои гуногуни радиои ҷавонон дар DZXL RMN, DZIQ, DWDD ва Brigada News FM мебошад. Вай инчунин як сухангӯи ҳавасмандкунандаест, ки дар суханронии оммавӣ, пахши радио ва бренди шахсӣ барои шуғли тарафаш тахассус дорад. Шумо метавонед ба ӯ дар тамос шавед Деннис [дар] forum-adb.org. ХАЙРИЯИ КАНТИЛО-ДЕЛА ТОРРЕ Ҳамоҳангсози маъмурӣ ва молиявӣ Хайрия ё Лала моҳи июли соли 2003 ба Форум ҳамроҳ шуд. Вай тақрибан бист сол таҷрибаи корӣ дар рушди иҷтимоӣ дорад. Лала қисми он буд GABRIELA , ташкилоти чатронаи гурӯҳҳои занон аз бахшҳои гуногун, аз соли 1991 то 1993. Вай бо Бунёди Канлунган, Inc. , як маркази бӯҳронии муҳоҷирон, аз соли 1993 то 2000. Лала инчунин дар муддати кӯтоҳ бо Ҳаракати деҳот ва барқарорсозии Филиппин (PRRM). Шумо метавонед ба ӯ дар тамос шавед lcantillo [дар] forum-adb.org. Патрисия Родульфа Симон Корманди маъмурӣ ва молия Патрисия Родулфа Саймон дар давоми шаш соли охир дар Форум буд. Вай а хатмкардаи BS муҳосибӣ ва мудирият ва молияи шабака мебошад. Вай хондан, ихтиёрӣ карданро дӯст медорад ва масъалаҳои компютерӣ/технологиро ҷолиб меҳисобад. Шумо метавонед ба Патти дар Патти (дар) расед forum-adb.org.

NGO Forum on ADB is a network of Asian civil society groups promoting accountability, transparency, and people-centered development in ADB and AIIB projects across Asia-Pacific. ADB Energy Policy Review Scorecard: A Ring Hollow to a Just Energy Transition and Climate Justice Forum on ADB Network Statement on ADB Energy Policy Review 2025 This year marks the first decade marking the Paris Agreement. The historic climate accord has set the crucial targets globally in the hopes of preventing the irreversible impacts of climate change by the second half of the century. Unfortunately, the objective of limiting the temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is getting slower and slower each year, as the record shows has been constantly breached for consecutive years since 2023. Even climate scientists are now at a growing consensus that this target is no longer attainable. Read More AIIB Energy Investment Infographics Where is the AIIB investing in energy — and what does it mean for climate, communities, and accountability? Our latest infographic series breaks down the AIIB’s energy financing by region, revealing trends in fossil fuel support, gaps in transparency, and implications for a just transition. Explore snapshots for: General Overview South Asia Southeast Asia Central Asia & the Caucasus Read More AIIB Observer Vol. 3 is Out Now! AIIB Observer Volume 3 is now available! Launched during the 2024 AIIB Annual Meeting, this latest edition features critical stories from civil society and communities impacted by AIIB-financed projects. It covers the controversial waste-to-energy project in Dhaka, the tourism mega-project in Mandalika, Indonesia, and raises urgent questions about AIIB’s growing presence in Latin America. It also highlights concerns of greenwashing in Sri Lanka. As the bank expands its global footprint, these stories shed light on the risks and realities on the ground, and the ongoing call for transparency, accountability, and climate justice. Read More Read Read Read

Китобҳои роҳнамо ЗАХИРАХО Соатҳои бонкӣ | Ҳисоботи солона | Нашрияҳои махсус | Лоиҳа мухтасар Пул аз Аврупо Механизми масъулиятшиносии БОР Парешонҳои хатарнок

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES БАНГЛАДЕШ БАНГЛАДЕШ Манбаъ: Бангладеш: Барномаи вокуниши фаъоли COVID-19 ва дастгирии хароҷот LATEST NEWS UPDATES 19 November 2021 ADB approves $500million loan to help Indonesia improve human capital 5 April 2021 ADB approves $450 M loan to help Indonesia deliver effective COVID-19 vaccines

Follow the AIIB energy campaign led by NGO Forum on ADB and allies, spotlighting civil society efforts to push the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank away from fossil fuels and toward just, community-centered renewable energy transitions. БОНКИ ОСИЁИ РУШДИ (БОР) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Project-affected People's Mechanism (PPM) AIIB Annual Meeting МОНИТОРИНГИ ЛОИҲА The Forum network maintains that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) ongoing support for fossil gas projects locks member countries into carbon-intensive energy systems and exposes them to global market volatility—an approach that is environmentally and economically irresponsible given AIIB’s limited resources and climate commitments (Urgewald, 2023; CLEAN & Forum on ADB, 2022). The network is also concerned that AIIB may increasingly shift toward high-risk sectors like large hydropower, waste-to-energy incineration, and geothermal, which have significant environmental and social costs. In particular, large hydro projects have a long record of displacing communities, damaging ecosystems, and generating conflict over land and water (International Rivers, 2021). The Forum calls for stricter financing criteria and meaningful consultation to ensure AIIB aligns with the goals of a just, community-centered energy transition. Read - Unpacking ADB and AIIB’s false narrative in COP29 Digital infrastructure for whom? Unpacking ADB and AIIB’s digital push AIIB Climate Advocacy Letter Critical Concerns on the Occasion of AIIB's Annual Meeting 2023 Open Statement on Collective Concerns Re: AIIB’s 2022 Energy Sector Strategy Update Re: Virtual Consultations Hosted by AIIB on the Energy Sector Strategy Update AIIB asked to go green, turn back on fossil fuels AIIB’s Extended Deadline for Public Input on the Energy Sector Strategy Update Collective Statement For the Energy Sector Strategy Update Collective Call for a New Forward-Looking AIIB Energy Sector Strategy Joint Submission by NGO Forum on ADB & Urgewald on the AIIB Environmental and Social Framework

Навсозиҳои ФОНДИ ФАВКУЛИИ ҶАМЪИЯТИ COVID-19 МАБЛАГИ УМУМИИ ДАСТГИРИИ ГИРИФТА аз 20 августи соли 2020 $9,000.00 МАБЛАГИ УМУМИИ АЗХУД ШУДА $4,500.00

Explore key terms used in the Forum Network infographics on ADB energy projects. This glossary explains financing modalities, grants, loans, equity investments, and technical assistance in simple terms. Glossary of Terms in the Forum Network Infographics on ADB Energy Projects This glossary provides key terms used in the Forum Network infographics on ADB energy projects. These terms describe various financial instruments and approaches used by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its operations. E (Equity Investment) | Direct investment in a company or project, making ADB a shareholder to support development goals. Financing Modality | The specific method or instrument used to fund development projects and programs. Grant | Financial aid that does not need to be repaid, typically used for projects that support low-income countries, environmental sustainability, or social development. Loan | Borrowed funding that must be repaid, used to finance development projects in ADB member countries. Modality | ADB's financing or operational approach for projects, programs, or technical assistance, tailored to the needs of member countries. TA (Technical Assistance) | Support for capacity building, policy advice, and project preparation in member countries, often provided through grants or expert guidance.

Monitoring ADB’s actions in Asia-Pacific to fight harmful projects, protect communities, and ensure sustainable, people-centered development. БОНКИ ОСИЁИ РУШДИ (БОР) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 МОНИТОРИНГИ ЛОИҲА SOUTH ASIA Read More SOUTHEAST ASIA Read More MEKONG Read More CENTRAL ASIA Read More

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES БАНГЛАДЕШ БАНГЛАДЕШ Манбаъ: Бангладеш: Барномаи вокуниши фаъоли COVID-19 ва дастгирии хароҷот LATEST NEWS UPDATES 22 December 2022 Pakistan, ADB sign agreements worth $1.5bn for various projects 19 October 2021 Pakistan in deep economic crisis, needs $51.6 billion external financing over two year period 6 August 2021 ADB approves $500m loan to help Pakistan procure Covid-19 vaccines 10 June 2021 ADB approves $500m emergency loan for Pakistan