For NGO leaders, safeguards can make or break AIIB, BRICS bank

Multilateral organizations are adapting to changing international development priorities by shifting from a growth-focused approach the past few decades to one more focused on sustainability — prioritizing people and the planet at the same time.

The World Bank and regional development banks are intent on aligning their programs with sustainability principles and goals, including reforming social and environmental safeguards policies so development is inclusive.

Yet, there have been struggles along the road to sustainability and inclusiveness and many of the issues trace back to safeguards.

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