Environmental and Social Safeguards

Fernando was excited about a large amount of money he had just received. The money came from a public energy agency as compensation for the loss of his house and the source of his livelihood. He used to live and work by a nearby river, panning for gold on the riverbanks, until he was informed that he needed to vacate the area. A new hydropower plant was going to be built … [Read more...] about Part I: The Allure of Cash Compensation in Resettlement Processes

Water is a shared resource; the quality and quantity of water available to each stakeholder depends on how others use it. Water is essential for life and much more - rivers, lakes, floodplains and coastal areas provide flood protection, energy, navigation routes, recreational sites, building materials and food. A shared and essential resource should be used carefully, but … [Read more...] about A tool for achieving sustainable water use

See what three top experts told us about climate change  Earlier this year, the IDB sponsored a series of in-house presentations from leading experts in the field of climate change. The goal was twofold: to educate ourselves & the public on this important issue and provide an internal forum for collaboration within the Bank. Like any other large organization, the IDB … [Read more...] about See what three top experts told us about climate change

You have probably heard of the phrase “Help Me, Help You,” made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry Maguire. He utters it in a desperate attempt to persuade his last remaining client, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Rod Tidwell, to start engaging in independent activities—those outside the control of his managing agent. This would help Maguire’s company to not only survive, … [Read more...] about “Help Me, Help You” – What is an Environmental Management System and how it might help you

Did you know that more than 800 million women and girls between the age of 15 and 49 are menstruating right now? Some of them are your co-workers, friends, partners and supervisors. For some, the topic can be an uncomfortable one, but it is also a central issue for women’s health and opportunity. To those in the developed world, menstruation can be a minor nuisance, … [Read more...] about Menstrual Hygiene and its Importance in Development