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PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH BANGLADESH Source: Bangladesh: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program 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

INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT History Network Structure International Committee International Secretariat FAQ RAYYAN HASSAN Executive Director ​ Si Rayyan Hassan ay isang Bangladeshi national at ang kasalukuyang executive director ng NGO Forum on ADB. Siya ay may background sa environmental studies ( NSU, Dhaka, Bangladesh ), at isang Masters in Social Change and Development ( UOW, Australia ). Kasalukuyan siyang kumukuha ng doctorate sa Political Science sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Diliman habang pinangangasiwaan niya ang Forum network at ang mga kampanya nito. Bilang isang tagapagtaguyod ng lipunang sibil regular siyang nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga gumagawa ng patakaran sa ADB at AIIB at ang kanilang mga pangunahing shareholder; dinadala ang mga isyu sa komunidad sa unahan ng debate sa pag-unlad. Sa pamamagitan ng suporta at paggabay ng Forum International Committee, patuloy siyang bumubuo ng mga bagong alyansa at nagpapatupad ng mga kampanya sa mga grupo ng lipunang sibil sa mga lokal, rehiyonal at pandaigdigang plataporma. Ang kanyang trabaho sa Forum ay nananatiling matatag sa pagbibigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng katarungang pangkalikasan at panlipunan at pagpapanagot sa mga IFI. Maaari mo siyang maabot sa rayyan [sa] forum-adb.org. JEN DERILLO Program Coordinator para sa Komunikasyon ​ Nagtrabaho si Jen bilang isang propesor sa unibersidad nang higit sa 15 taon. Ang Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, College of Divine Wisdom, Adamson University, Angelicum College, at ang College of Holy Spirit ay kabilang sa mga institusyong pang-edukasyon na nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataong makasama. Ang kanyang unang pagkakalantad sa gawaing pag-unlad ay kasama Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. nakabase sa Maynila, Pilipinas. Siya ay may degree sa broadcast communication mula sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines at may master's degree sa Communication, pati na rin sa Media Culture mula sa Maastricht University , Netherlands. Siya ay kasalukuyang nagtatapos sa kanyang graduate degree sa Cultural Anthropology at Development Studies mula sa KU Leuven, Belgium . Upang makita ang kanyang portfolio mangyaring mag-click dito. Maaabot mo siya sa jen [at] forum-adb.org. TANYA LEE ROBERTS-DAVIS Estratehiya sa Mga Kampanya ng Enerhiya ​ Kasama ang mga miyembro at kaalyado ng Forum, nagsusumikap si Tanya na ilipat ang ADB at AIIB na patakaran sa enerhiya at mga priyoridad sa pananalapi mula sa malakihan, masinsinang mapagkukunan at mga opsyon na umaasa sa fossil-fuel. Sa loob ng ilang taon, naging bahagi siya ng mga grupo ng komunidad, NGO, at mga kilusang panlipunan na humihiling ng pananagutan mula sa mga institusyong pampinansyal at mga transnational na korporasyon para sa pinsala at kawalang-katarungang ginawa sa mga lokal na komunidad at ekosistema. Noong nakaraan, nakipagtulungan din siya sa mga miyembro ng Forum at secretariat team upang suriin ang portfolio ng enerhiya ng ADB, magsulat ng mga briefing sa patakaran at mag-ambag sa mga pagsisikap sa adbokasiya sa punong-tanggapan ng ADB sa Maynila. ​ Natapos ni Tanya ang isang undergraduate degree sa feminist studies at ang pulitika ng globalisasyon sa Canada, isang MA sa International Human Rights Law sa United Nations University for Peace sa Costa Rica, at isang LLM sa Economic, Social and Cultural Rights sa University of Essex School ng Batas sa UK. ​ Maabot mo siya sa tanya [sa] forum-adb.org. ANNABEL PERRERAS Project Data Analyst Annabel is a Filipino national and was a Smitu Kothari Fellow at International Accountability Project. Prior to the program, Ann has been involved with the NGO Forum on ADB in different capacities working on IFI issues of transparency, accountability and social justice. She has professional experience and competencies in policy advocacy and program management. Ann had the opportunity to work with its partner local CSOs seeking redress in ADB’s Accountability Mechanism and be involved in the safeguards evaluation process of the Bank. ​ Before her advocacy work at the Forum, her interest to local governance led her to join the Leagues of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) as the Junior Program Officer. Her role helped her handle projects on improving the state of maternal health in the country, making cities resilient and competitive among others. Ann has a background on political science and a Diploma on Urban and Regional Planning. She is also currently undertaking her Juris Doctor degree. You can reach her at ann.perreras [at] forum-adb.org. DENNIS PAULE Opisyal ng Tagapag-ugnay sa Komunikasyon at Suporta sa Media ​ Si Dennis ay may karanasan sa radyo, pag-print, mga kaganapan, at marketing. Isang major communication na nagtapos mula sa College of Divine Wisdom, bago ang Forum, ang Managing Editor ng Remate News Online , kung saan pinangunahan niya ang muling pagsasaayos at pag-upgrade ng online na departamento ng balita. Mahalaga rin siya sa muling pagba-branding ng online news department. Tumulong din siya sa paglulunsad ng digital news department ng RMN News Online . Si Denn ay dating Pambansang Direktor ng Tagapagpaganap ng Voice of the Youth , isang organisasyon ng kabataan na nagtataguyod ng positibong pagbabago sa lipunan sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay-alam, pagbibigay-inspirasyon, pagsali, at pagbibigay-kapangyarihan sa mga kabataan. Si Denn ay isa ring karanasan na broadcaster sa radyo para sa iba't ibang programa sa radyo ng kabataan sa DZXL RMN, DZIQ, DWDD, at Brigada News FM. Isa rin siyang motivational speaker na dalubhasa sa pampublikong pagsasalita, pagsasahimpapawid sa radyo, at personal na pagba-brand para sa kanyang side hustle. Maaabot mo siya sa dennis [sa] forum-adb.org. CHARITY CANTILLO-DELA TORRE Administrative at Finance Coordinator ​ Si Charity o Lala ay sumali sa Forum noong Hulyo 2003. Siya ay may halos dalawampung taong karanasan sa gawaing panlipunang pagpapaunlad. Kasama si Lala GABRIELA , isang payong organisasyon ng mga grupo ng kababaihan mula sa iba't ibang sektor, mula 1991 hanggang 1993. Nakipagtulungan siya sa Kanlungan Center Foundation, Inc. , isang migrant crisis center, mula 1993 hanggang 2000. Si Lala ay nagkaroon din ng maikling panahon sa Philippine Rural and Reconstruction Movement (PRRM). Maaabot mo siya sa lcantillo [sa] forum-adb.org. PATRICIA RODULFA SIMON Admin at Finance Officer ​ Si Patricia Rodulfa Simon ay nasa Forum sa nakalipas na anim na taon. Siya ay nagtapos ng BS Accountancy at Admin at Finance Officer ng network. ​ Nasisiyahan siya sa pagbabasa, pagboboluntaryo, at nakitang kawili-wili ang mga bagay sa kompyuter/teknolohiya. ​ Maaari mong maabot si Patty sa patty [sa] forum-adb.org.

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH BANGLADESH Source: Bangladesh: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program LATEST NEWS Read the latest COVID-19 Research produced by Freedom from Debt Coalition from the Philippines and NGO Forum on ADB. Download Download UPDATES 15 January 2022 PH foreign borrowings, grants vs COVID-19 hit P1.3T ​ 22 December 2021 Philippines borrows at least P32.6 billion for COVID-19 booster, kids’ shots ​ 19 November 2021 ADB approves $600-million loan for Philippines’ universal health care ​ 29 April 2021 Govt to get $3.9-B loans from Asian Development Bank ​ 23 March 2021 What you need to know about Duterte’s COVID-19 loans WEBINAR SERIES: PHILIPPINES Dr. Rene Ofreneo from Freedom from Debt Coalition discussed the government’s response to the Covid pandemic – a long-running quarantine program and a “four-pillar socio-economic strategy”. He later zeroed in on what is happening in the health and economic sectors and the situation of the citizenry, with a special focus on the situation of the Filipino working population and the country’s progress in containing the virus spread and in promoting resilient economic recovery.

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH BANGLADESH Source: Bangladesh: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program LATEST NEWS Read the latest COVID-19 Research produced by Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) and Change Initiatives in Bangladesh Download UPDATES 22 January 2022 Bangladesh to approach ADB for $940m in fresh aid ​ 29 November 2021 ADB extends $150 million loan to help small enterprises to recover ​ 18 November 2021 $150m ADB loan to support Covid-hit small enterprises in Bangladesh ​ 3 November 2021 AIIB to extend $250 million loan for economic recovery ​ 24 September 2021 ADB Approves $250 Million Loan for Bangladesh Economic Recovery Program ​ 26 June 2021 ADB Approves $940 Million for Bangladesh COVID-19 Vaccines WEBINAR SERIES: BANGLADESH Hasan Mehedi from CLEAN (Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network), Bangladesh shares the findings of the research ‘Country Assessment Report on COVID-19 recovery loans provided by Bilateral and Multilateral Financial Institution in Bangladesh’. The research aims to revitalize Governance and Public Interest in the COVID19 Recovery External Debts provided by International Financial Institutes (IFIs).

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH BANGLADESH Source: Bangladesh: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program 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

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES Isang online bulletin system at page ng pagbabahagi ng kaalaman na nakatuon sa pagsubaybay sa Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) COVID19 recovery loans at disbursement na maaaring gamitin ng mga stakeholder para sa pagsusuri at pagsusuri. SIMULAN ANG PAGSUNOD BANGLADESH PAKISTAN PILIPINAS INDONESIA

PAKISTAN BANGLADESH INDIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH BANGLADESH Source: Bangladesh: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program LATEST NEWS Read the latest COVID-19 Research produced by Growthwatch, India from the Philippines and NGO Forum on ADB. Download UPDATES 22 February 2022 ADB lends record USD 4.6 bn loans to India in 2021 ​ 1 December 2021 ADB approves $1.5 B for COVID-19 vaccines in India ​ 21 November 2021 Why is India taking out loans for covid-19 vaccines? ​ 24 November 2021 Govt of India, Asian Development Bank sign $300 million loan ​ 21 May 2021 ADB commits record USD 3.92 billion loan to India in 2020

PROYEKTO MONITORING Latest News Sign the 1M Petition ADB Project Tracker Media 2009 after the approval of the new ADB’s Accountability Mechanism (AM) was approved in December 2003, replacing the 1995 Inspection Function. Although a review of the policy was scheduled in 2006, it was postponed until 2008 and later rescheduled. The ADB officially started its policy review when ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda made an announcement during its Annual Meeting in Tashkent in May 2010. ​ The ADB conducted a series of multi-stakeholder consultations in Asia, Europe, and the United States from September to November 2010. It also held consultations with affected people in selected countries. In April 2011, Forum submitted its comments on the consultation draft policy paper. Civil society organizations, however, criticized the ADB for coming up with a draft Working Paper–a draft policy version submitted to the ADB Board of Directors for review–two days after the deadline for submission of public comments on the consultation draft policy paper. ​ In May 2011, after Forum’s continuous pushing and lobbying, the bank decided to put the review process on the right track by inviting public comments on the draft Working Paper. ​ In June 2011, Forum submitted its comments on the first Working-Paper. In July, ADB released its second Working-Paper which is currently open for public comments. ​ Forum members have been using the AM to register local communities’ complaints on the Bank’s lapses in terms of its policies, programs, and projects. While there was not a single complaint filed in 2008, out of the 13 cases in 2009, four of which were filed by Forum members. Accountability mechanism related documents -​ 21 Oct 2019 | NGO Forum on ADB Comments: Safeguard Compliance and Accountability Mechanism Framework 17 Mar 2019 | ADB’s 10 years of Accountability Mechanism is not worth celebrating 17 Jan 2019 | Does ADB's Accountability mechanism work? 14 Nov 2010 | Review on Accountability Greater Mekong Subregion: Mekong Tourism Development Project 14 Nov 2010 | Holding ADB Accountable: A look at the Present Accountability Mechanism 14 Nov 2010 | Review on Accountability Mechanism Sixth Road Project: Not Eligible 12 Nov 2010 | Accountability Counsel Comments on the Asian Development Bank Accountability Mechanism Policy Review 14 Sep 2010 | Submission to the Accountability Mechanism Review 09 Sep 2010 | Effectiveness of the Accountability Mechanism in Central Asia and the Caucasus ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030

STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 Ang NGO Forum on ADB ay nakatakdang ipatupad ang "Roadmap to Strategic Campaigning 2014-2020: Tungo sa pangmatagalang at sistematikong pagbabago." ​ Sa susunod na anim na taon makikita ang Forum na nagsusumikap na magsagawa ng sistematikong pagbabago sa loob ng ADB, at sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalawig ng mga kliyente nito upang tumugon sila nang may higit na pananagutan sa mga pangangailangan sa pag-unlad at mga lokal na konteksto ng mga komunidad sa Asya. sa ngalan ng mga apektadong tao, na ang mga kahinaan ay nadagdagan ng baluktot na agenda ng pag-unlad ng ADB. Ang isang focal point para sa Working Groups at Member Organizations ay ang pagpapalakas ng boses at kapasidad ng mahihirap, kababaihan, grupong etniko at marginalized na sektor. PROSESO NG PAGPAPLANO Ang forum ay nagsimulang mag-strategize sa framework, campaign plan, at organisasyonal na disenyo nito noong Disyembre 2012 sa pamamagitan ng preparatory meeting sa Bangkok, Thailand. Matapos isagawa ang mga pagpupulong sa bansa at rehiyon ay nagtapos ang proseso noong Nobyembre 2013 sa pamamagitan ng isang workshop sa pagpapatupad sa Silang, Cavite, Pilipinas. Ang International Committee (IC) / Board of Trustees at ang executive director ay gumabay sa pangmatagalang proseso ng pagpaplano ng estratehiko. Isang team ng diskarte, na binubuo ng isang lead strategist, ang IC convener, at Secretariat staff, ang namamahala sa pagsasagawa at pagkumpleto ng isang taon na pagpaplano. Ang huling resulta ng masinsinang, participatory at dynamic na prosesong ito ay ang “Roadmap,” na epektibong pumapalit sa Long-Term Strategy Plan ng 2006. KONSULTASYON SA BANSA Ang mga pagpupulong sa diskarte ay ginanap sa Armenia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Pilipinas, at Sri Lanka. Isang sub-national na konsultasyon ang naganap sa Northeast India. Nagkaroon ng pag-uulat ng isang country situationer sa Cambodia, Myanmar, at Nepal sa 2013 Forum Annual Meeting. Naunawaan ng mga Country Working Group ang mga pambansang pananaw sa pagpaplano ng mga aktibidad sa kampanya hinggil sa mga isyung nauugnay sa ADB. Nag-istratehiya ang mga miyembro kung paano makamit ang pagpapalawak at muling pagsasaaktibo ng network, pinataas na presyon ng publiko sa Bangko, at ang pagpapatuloy ng mga kampanya sa kani-kanilang bansa. MGA REHIYONAL NA KONSULTASYON Ang pagpaplano ng diskarte ay naganap sa mga rehiyon ng Central Asia at Caucasus (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan), Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Thailand) at South Asia (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Idinaos din sa Bangkok ang isang sub-regional grouping meeting para sa Mekong na nilahukan ng mga delegado mula sa Cambodia, Vietnam, at INGO na nakabase sa rehiyon. Ang mga Regional Working Group ay nagbigay-priyoridad sa mga pangunahing paksang lugar, kabilang ang mga transboundary linkage, kung saan ang pagkakasabay at pagkakatugma sa mga adbokasiya ay maaaring maitatag. Nagbigay-daan ito sa kanila na bumuo ng limang taong pinagsama-samang plano ng aksyon at interbensyon. ANIM NA TAONG ESTRATEHIYA PLANO Ang "Roadmap" ay gumagabay sa Forum sa pagpapatakbo ng nagpapatuloy at hinaharap na mga panrehiyong pampakay na kampanya. Nagbibigay ito ng mekanismo para sa pagsubaybay at pamamahala sa epekto ng adbokasiya nitong wok. Katulad nito, nagsisilbi itong higit pang pag-aaral ng Forum vis-à-vis sa mga resulta ng epekto ng mga aksyon nito. Ang forum ay nagtatayo at nagdaragdag ng halaga sa mga adbokasiya sa Gitnang Asya, Timog-silangang Asya at Timog Asya sa limang tema ng trabaho: tubig, enerhiya, pagbabago ng klima, urbanisasyon, at karapatang pantao. Ang mga pag-iingat (kapaligiran, involuntary resettlement, Indigenous Peoples) at kasarian ay natukoy bilang cross-cutting na mga isyu. Inaasahan na pagsapit ng 2020, ang boses at ahensya ng mga mamamayan ng Asya, lalo na ang mga mahihirap at marginalized, ay itataas sa isang napapanatiling kapasidad na makisali sa ADB tungo sa mas pangmatagalan at sistematikong pagbabago. Ito ay dahil mabisang itinulak ng Forum ang ADB at ang mga nanghihiram nito na maging tunay na may pananagutan, transparent, bukas at handa sa kanilang mga nakabubuo na dialogue sa civil society at iba pang stakeholder.

RippleFX Map Read more about the exhibition | See the artwork up close | Read the Press Release RIPPLE EFFECT The 'Ripple Effect' Watercolor Exhibition seeks to illuminate the intricate connections between environmental degradation, social injustice, and human rights violations stemming from the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) projects. This significant exhibition, scheduled from May 1-5, 2024, in Tbilisi, Georgia, serves as a platform for impacted communities to voice their concerns and convey a potent message using the evocative medium of watercolor. ​ The exhibition's core theme delves into the far-reaching consequences of ADB-funded destructive projects on global social and ecosystems. Artists will utilize watercolor as a poignant medium, capturing the innate beauty of water juxtaposed with the challenges and destruction wrought by ADB initiatives. Furthermore, these watercolor paintings will undergo digital reproduction to extend their reach via social media platforms. Unveiling ADB's Ecological & Human Rights Violations through Watercolor Narratives This exhibition is presented by the NGO Forum on ADB in collaboration with the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, CEE Bankwatch, and Green Alternative, with support from the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia. - ABOUT THE ARTISTS - MORSALINA ANIKA A young visual artist from Bangladesh is currently pursuing her studies in the Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. Alongside her academic pursuits, she has passionately engaged in various social movements over the past seven years, advocating for causes such as anti-corruption, road safety, anti-rape, abolition of the Digital Security Act, and the protection of trees on Satmasjid Road, among others. Presently she holds a role as a member in the film and fine arts department of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpogosthi (central parliament). LABANI JANGI A 2020 PARI Fellow and self-taught painter from West Bengal's Nadia district, explores the intersection of art and social issues. Currently pursuing a PhD on labor migrations at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata, her work reflects a deep engagement with human experiences and societal dynamics. ​ * Art pieces are digitized by Karl Isaac Santos from the Philippines. Back to Top Promises Unfulfilled Song Bung 4 Hydropower Project | Vietnam This painting tells the tragic story of a 156-megawatt hydropower project in Vietnam funded by the ADB. It depicts the impending devastation for the Ka Tu ethnic minority, underscoring the ADB's negative role in disregarding safeguards and public communication policies. The artwork vividly shows the ADB's failure to consult stakeholders transparently, expressive strokes unveil the struggles of affected families, emphasizing issues like housing, livelihood, and compensation inadequacies. In the Flow of Opposition Tanahu Hydropower Project | Nepal This piece captures the essence of the Tanahu Hydropower Project in Nepal, funded by the ADB, amidst a backdrop of serene landscapes. However, within the gentle strokes lie shadows of contention and struggle. The artwork portrays the obstacles faced by the project, including issues of inadequate compensation, insufficient consultation, and incomplete impact assessments. Indigenous communities are depicted expressing their concerns about representation and the potential harm to their ancestral lands. Allegations of violating ADB policies linger in the background, adding layers of complexity to the unfolding narrative. Silent Desolation Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project | India This piece portrays the silent struggles of fish workers, farmers, herders, and communities on the verge of poverty. Funded by the ADB, the flawed implementation of the massive power station has left a mark of environmental and social devastation. Tragadi bandar, Kothadi bander, and Navinal, once vibrant, now echo stories of debt cycles, diminished fish catch, and shattered dreams. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder that affected communities seek justice, amplifying the voices silenced by coal dust, salinity, and economic exploitation. Nature's Last Stand Railway Sector Investment Program | India This piece captures the delicate balance between nature's beauty and the looming threat of railway expansion in the Western Ghats. Funded by the ADB, the proposed project cuts through biodiversity hotspots, endangering ecosystems and disrupting the lives of indigenous communities. The artwork stands as a powerful reminder of the vulnerability at hand and the pressing requirement for sustainable policies. It represents the enduring global battle for environmental conservation amidst unbridled development. Phulbari's Fight Against Corporate Greed Phulbari Coal Project | Bangladesh Capturing the resilient spirit of Phulbari, this evocative watercolor painting stands as a testament to the community's fierce resistance against the proposed coal mining project. As the ADB withdrew its support, echoing the global call to halt the Phulbari coal project, the canvas reflects the tragic 2006 protests, the unwavering determination of the Forum network and allies, and the alarming environmental impact, emphasizing the displacement of 130,000 people and the absence of a viable plan to prevent acid mine contamination. Shadows of Progress Visayas Base-load Power Project | Philippines In this watercolor painting, the Visayas Base-load Power Project funded by the ADB is portrayed amidst a landscape of vibrant hues. Yet, within the serene scenery lie contours of contention. Environmental concerns ripple through the canvas, as the looming presence of coal-fired power plants raises questions about sustainability and ecological balance. Social displacement casts shadows on the landscape, as communities grapple with the implications of land acquisition and resettlement. Amidst these challenges, the delicate dance between energy security and environmental stewardship unfolds. Journey Through the CAREC Corridor CAREC Transport Corridor 1 | Kyrgyz Republic This painting depicts the intricate pathways of the CAREC Transport Corridor, connecting Central Asian nations for trade and cooperation. Vibrant hues illustrate the promise of connectivity and economic growth. However, looming in the background are the shadows of challenges. Security risks in conflict zones and the environmental impact of infrastructure development cast uncertainties on the corridor's future. Through delicate brushstrokes, it serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in progress and the necessity for mindful navigation through interconnected landscapes. Ripples of Concern Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program | Sri lanka This artwork captures the story of the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program in Sri Lanka, funded by the ADB. Serene hues depict the tranquil waters of the Mahaweli River, yet beneath the surface, concerns emerge. Environmental impact shadows the landscape as the infrastructure alters the river's flow, impacting the habitat of native elephants. Social displacement adds complexity as communities confront land acquisition and resettlement. Technical challenges illustrate the complexities of water management. Financial sustainability and governance issues further complicate the picture. Teesta's Troubled Waters Teesta Irrigation Project | Bangladesh This art piece delves into the complexities surrounding the Teesta Irrigation Project, funded by the ADB. Amidst serene landscapes, turbulent currents of controversy and challenge swirl. Disputes over water-sharing agreements cast shadows, echoing the struggles of communities along the riverbanks. Environmental concerns paint the canvas with hues of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, while the displacement of local communities adds layers of social upheaval. Shadows of Steam Geothermal Power Generation Project | Indonesia In this watercolor, the story of the ADB-funded Geothermal Power Generation Project in Indonesia unfolds. Vibrant hues capture Indonesia's lush landscapes, yet uncertainty clouds its geothermal potential. Environmental concerns arise as land subsidence and habitat disruptions threaten project sustainability. Social displacement complicates matters as communities face land acquisition and resettlement. Technical challenges illustrate the complexities of geothermal development. Financial hurdles and regulatory landscapes add further complexity. The Indorama Puzzle Indorama Climate-Resilient Farmer Livelihood and COVID-19 Recovery Project | Uzbekistan This watercolor painting encapsulates the intricate challenges encountered within the Indorama Agro project. Initially hailed for its promises of agricultural revitalization and employment opportunities, the reality depicted here is one of uncertainty and hardship for farmers and workers alike. Vibrant strokes portray the lush fields of promise contrasted with the shadows of delayed payments and job insecurity. The journey through this project is riddled with complexities, as depicted by the subtle nuances and layers of emotion within the artwork. A Brushstroke of Injustice Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project | Cambodia Within the gentle strokes, the painting unfolds the narrative of 4,000 families forsaken by a misguided railway upgrade, backed by the ADB. The watercolor articulates the tales of inadequate compensation, unfulfilled pledges, and shattered aspirations of Cambodia's impoverished. A visual elegy to the repercussions of policy failures, urging a transformative shift in accountability. Back to Top Ripple Effect Exhibition RippleFX Art

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 PROYEKTO MONITORING Latest News ADB Project Tracker Media Sign the 1M Petition The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Public Communications Policy (PCP) guides the ADB’s external relations when it comes to transparency and in its operations. ​ The PCP, also known as the policy on information disclosure, intends to provide greater access to project information documents and related information. It ensures participation by project-affected people in the development intervention of the ADB in their respective communities. It mandates all project-related documents to be posted on the ADB’s website. Access to project-related information by local people allows them to participate actively and effectively in decision-making processes related to the development agenda of international financial institutions such as the ADB in their respective communities which could adversely affect the environment and disrupt their living conditions. Issues with the PCP Though it has been stating that it values transparency and is committed to increasing information disclosure, the ADB has fallen short on its commitment to respecting the rights of the people’s right to information. The PCP does not expressly recognize public access to information is a right. Experiences on the ground have shown that the Bank lacks both the political will and the resources to respect this right. ​ Documents identified by the ADB as publicly available are only accessible through its website. This has prevented poor communities from getting project-related information since the internet facility remains a luxury for them. Civil society groups believe that this manifests the pro-business bias of the Bank’s disclosure policy. ​ The PCP also provides a long list of exceptions. Not all exceptions identify the serious harm to a clearly and narrowly defined, and broadly accepted, an interest that is sought to be avoided by non-disclosure. ​ Below are NGO forum on ADB's submission, communication, and other documents on its campaign on a just ADB PCP - 05 Apr 2018 | Joint Submission of NGO Forum on ADB and Both ENDS Comments on the 2nd draft of the Public Communications Policy 14 Jan 2018 | NGO Forum on ADB's Summary Comments on the PCP Review 28 Nov 2017 | NGO Forum on ADB Summary Comments (meeting with PCP Review Team) 16 Jul 2017 | NGO Forum on ADB Letter to the ongoing consultations related to the Review of the Public Communications Policy (PCP) 12 Jul 2017 | Summary of questions and comments during the country consultations 26 Mar 2017 | ADB's response to Forum's submission on PCP Review 23 Jul 2017 | ADB's response to Forum's Letter to the ongoing consultations related to the review of the PCP (dated 17 July 2017) 17 Aug 2017 | Comments of NGO Forum on ADB on the draft staff instructions 30 Nov 2016 | NGO Forum on ADB Submission on the Draft Public Communications Policy of the Asian Development Bank 10 May 2016 | Public Communications Policy Review 04 May 2011 | NGOs warn ‘safety valve’ may impede ADB’s small success in transparency 13 Jan 2011 | ADB Must Clinch the Opportunity for Bolder PCP Reforms 22 Sep 2010 | Letter to PCP Review Team 31 Jan 2010 | Practice What You Preach 31 Jan 2009 | Statistical highlights on the Asian Development Bank’s Public Communications Policy Implementation (August 2005 to February 2009)

Open Call Background Asian People's Call Venue Session Ang NGO Forum on ADB ay sinusubaybayan ang bangko mula noong 1992 ay nasaksihan ang pagbangon ng malawakang kahirapan, kawalan ng trabaho, pagkawala ng kabuhayan, kaguluhan sa lipunan, at mga paglabag sa karapatang pantao na dala ng mga programa at proyektong pinondohan ng ADB—na itinulak ng pribadong kapital upang kontrolin ang dating pag-aari ng mga pampublikong domain. . Ang ilang mga proyekto na itinuring na hindi matagumpay ay ang 10-taong kalagayan ng mga Khmer sa Railway Rehabilitation Project t na sumasaklaw sa 335 km na lumikas ng hindi bababa sa 4164 na pamilya. Ang proyekto ng Tata Mundra Coal Plant na may mahinang pamamahala sa proyekto na nagreresulta sa hindi magandang resettlement site at hindi patas na kabayaran para sa mga apektadong komunidad, ang pinakabago Marcopper Mining Disaster, na naging sanhi ng pagkawala ng isang uri ng alimango na tinatawag na 'Bagtuk', at ang Nam Theun 2 Dam na nagdulot ng kawalan ng lupa at problema sa drainage sa Bangladesh. Habang papalapit ang ika-50 taong anibersaryo ng Asian Development Bank (ADB), isang network ng NGO's at CSO's ang naglunsad ng kampanyang humahamon sa immunity ng bangko, na nagtatanong kung sulit ba ito? Itinuring ng CSO na pinamumunuan ng NGO Forum on ADB na ito na ang tamang pagkakataon para kwestyunin at imbestigahan ang hindi pantay na legal na pribilehiyo ng IMMUNITY na nagpapahintulot sa ADB, na kumilos nang walang parusa laban sa kapaligiran, karapatang pantao, at sariling pagpapasya sa pag-unlad. Ang panuntunan ng batas ay dapat ding ilapat sa isang multilateral development bank kung may pangangailangang tuparin ang mga hinihingi ng karapatang pantao at sustainable development. Kasabay ng panawagang ito ay ang paghikayat ng CSO's para sa mga organisasyon, komunidad, at indibidwal na gumawa ng pagbabago sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng mga dokumento na magsisilbing patunay o ebidensya sa 50 taon ng pagkawasak na ito.