The policy update is intended to improve clarity, coherence and consistency of ADB's safeguard policies and strengthen results during project implementation. The update will also make policy implementation more adaptable in practice to match ADB's evolving range of lending products and innovative types of financing.
The policy update will work toward greater harmonization with safeguard practices across multilateral financial institutions and tailor safeguard approaches to different clients. It will also explore greater emphasis on country safeguards systems to bolster country ownership and development impact.