Series: Main Page: Country Safeguard Systems Country Safeguard Systems: South Asia 24 August 2022 ADB’s safeguard policy statement is the comprehensive articulation of ADB’s safeguard provisions in three areas: environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples. Country safeguards systems are composed of the policies, practices, legal frameworks, and institutions that a country puts in place to avoid, minimize or mitigate potentially adverse environmental and social impacts of development activities. ADB believes that the application of country safeguards systems to development projects reduces transaction costs, enhances country ownership, and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of development efforts. Program and Learning Materials 01 August 2022 02 August 2022 03 August 2022 04 August 2022 05 August 2022 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of BangladeshLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of… Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of DMC Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards Objectives: To avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by… Bangldesh BAN: Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessment System and its Implementation Practices - Consoldated Report on Diagnostic Study Assessments The study is part of the Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) 7566: Strengthening and use of Country Safeguards Systems (CSS). As part of the RETA,… Bangladesh BAN: Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following… Bhutan BHU: Comparative Analysis of BhutanLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT Policy Principle 1: Use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of… Bhutan BHU: Comparative Analysis of Bhutan’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following… Bhutan BHU:Comparative Analysis of Bhutan Legal Framework for Involuntary Resettlement and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement The objective of this comparative analysis is to provide an overview of the extent to which the legal framework for Bhutan’sCountry Safeguard System … India IND: Comparative Analysis of India’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: ENVIRONMENT This document discussed about the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate… India IND: Comparative Analysis of India Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement Involuntary Resettlement The following is based on the provisions of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act… Maldives MLD: Comparative Analysis of Maldives Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement This documents discussed the use of screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type… Maldives MLD:Comparative Analysis of Maldives’ Legal Framework and Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards in the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement The objective of this comparative analysis is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring… Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement This document discussed the screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM POKHARA, 12–14 FEBRUARY 2014 The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Institutional Need Assessment Report Including Capacity Development Plan This presentation discussed the TA 7566. This TA aims to make Nepal's social safeguards system more effective and efficient in line with the… Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal’s Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: tenure Indigenous Peoples This document is to to design and implement projects in a way that fosters full respect for Indigenous Peoples’ identity, dignity, human rights,… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Awareness Raising Training Manual on Safeguards Policy The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap in… Nepal NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal's Legal Framework For Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement and the Asian Development Bank Safeguard for Involuntary Resettlment This document discussed how to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems - Capacity Enhancement Training On Social Safeguards System Biratnagar, 18-20 March 2014 The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the… Nepal NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan - Compendium of Environment Statistics 2015 The eradication of poverty and the assurance of environmental sustainability are today’s greatest challenges. The concept of sustainable… Nepal NEP: Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects Investment in infrastructure development and other development project is on a significant rise in Nepal in recent years. Thus there is a clear need… Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy StatementENVIRONMENT This document is to use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of… Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka’sLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Indigenous Peoples The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are… Sri Lanka SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka Legal Framework for Involuntary Resettlement and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement The objective of this analysis is to prepare anoverview comparingthe legal framework for Sri Lanka’s Country Safeguard System (CSS) for land… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — NATIONAL RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE his Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Development Works and Public Infrastructure 2013 has been drafted to effectively resettle and… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT, AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2071 This is a draft document and a generic guideline. The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Thematic and Analytical Studies Bangladesh BAN: Strengthening Environmental Impact Assessment System and its Implementation Practices - Consoldated Report on Diagnostic Study Assessments The study is part of the Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) 7566: Strengthening and use of Country Safeguards Systems (CSS). As part of the RETA,… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS and Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation for Infrastructure Development Project, 2014 has been formulated with the objective of providing… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM POKHARA The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap between… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems— Training Manual he present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap in… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems— CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT TRAINING ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM The present sub-project (TA 7566) aims to make Nepal’s involuntary resettlement safeguard system more effective so that it addresses the gap between… Nepal NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan This present publication “Compendium of Environment Statistics Nepal 2015” is the third in series of the publication of the Environmental Compendium… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — Capacity Development Plan The present sub-project "Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems in Nepal"(TA 7566) aims to make Nepal's social safeguard system… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — MANUAL FOR TRAINING OF TRAINERS rainers need certain skills to deliver the content from preparation to the delivery of the content. So TOT is required, basically TOT is concentrated… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — NATIONAL RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE his Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Development Works and Public Infrastructure 2013 has been drafted to effectively resettle and… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — REPORT ON DIAGNOSTIC STUDY OF LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1977 (CURRENT ACT) AND DRAFT LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 2011 (COMPARISON OF TWO LA ACTS) This document discussed the Report on Diagnostic study of Land Acquisition Act, 1977 (Current Act) and draft Land Acquisition Act, 2011 (Comparison… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT, AND REHABILITATION POLICY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2071 This is a draft document and a generic guideline. The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development… Nepal NEP: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard Systems — TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT–FINAL REPORT The TNA is carried out by TA 7566 REG: Strengthening and Use of Country Safeguards System, NEP Subproject: Strengthening Involuntary Resettlement… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT POLICY: A GUIDE FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON GOOD PRACTICES The Guide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION (SINHALA Translation) This Guide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System rehabilitating project-affected persons. The Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) of Asian Development Bank (ADB) requires that (i) social impacts are… Sri Lanka SRI: Supporting and Strengthening National-Level Capacity for a Country Involuntary Resettlement System — LAND ACQUISITION (TAMIL Translation) This Guide has consolidated the national laws,regulations, guidelines and international bestpractices into a readable document which reflectsthe… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Legal Instruments Environment BAN: The Agricultural Pesticide Ordinance 1971 An ordinance ro regulate the intporr, ntanufacfure, forn~ularion, sale. dirfribufion and use of pesticides BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 These Rules may be called the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. BAN: Antiquities Act, 1968 An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities. BAN: Destructive Insect and Pests Act In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of Section 3, Section 4A and 4D of the Destructive Insect and Pests Act, 1914 (I1 of 1914)… BAN: The Environment Court Act, 2000 An Act to provide for the establishment of environment courts and matters incidental thereto. BHU: The National Environment Protection Act, 2007 This Act may be called The National Environment Protection Act, 2007 BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003. This Act shall be called the Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003. BHU: Manual for the Implementation of DYT Chathrim, 2002 By authority of the DYT Chathrim, 2002, decision making on local policies, plans and budgets concerning socio-economic development in the dzongkhag… BHU: Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 This Act shall be called the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000. BHU:National Environment Commission Royal Government of Bhutan August 2004 The environmental assessment process endeavors to mitigate and prevent theundesirable impacts of developmental activities. It is in no way intended… BHU: Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002 This document contains details of the procedures and functions of the members of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu. BHU: Geog Yargay Tshogchhung Chathrim 2002 This document contains details of responsibilities and functions of the members of Geog Yargay Tshogchhung. BHU: National Environment Protection Act 2007 This document is an act to provide for the establishment of an effective system to conserve and protect environment through the National Environment… BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan 2003 This document is an act to ensure national sovereignty of the RGOB over genetic resources in accordance with relevant National and International Law… BHU: Manual for the Implementation of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002 This document contains details of the manual in implementing the Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002. BHU: Environmental Discharge Standard This document contains details of the environmental standard level for water, air and noise in Bhutan. BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan 1995 This document contains the act to provide for the protection and sustainable use of forests, wildlife and related natural resources of Bhutan for the… BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Rules of Bhutan 2006 This document contains details of the rules in relation to government reserved forest, social and community forestry, trade of forest produce, and… BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Forestry Activities This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to forestry activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Hydropower This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to hydropower. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Mines This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to mining activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Tourism This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to tourism activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Highways and Roads This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to highways and roads… BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for the Preparation of Industrial Project Reports This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to industrial license. BHU: Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007 This document contains details of the act that applies to matters relating to labour and employment in the Kingdom of Bhutan. BHU: The Land Act of Bhutan 2007 This document contains details of the act to use to manage, regulate and administer the ownership and use of land for socio-economic development and… BHU: Land Acquisition of Private Land This document contains details of acquiring private registered land in the rural and urban areas for the purpose of public basis development projects… BHU: General Rules and Regulations on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Construction, Manufacturing, Mining and Service Industries 2006 This document contains details of the general rules and regulations on Occupational Health (OHS) and Safety in Construction, Manufacturing, Mining,… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Installation of Underground and Overhead Utilities This document contains details of the environmental code of practice (ECOP) for the installation of utilities in urban areas to ensure that… BHU: Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects This document contains details of the responsibilities and procedures for the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 concerning the… BHU: Regulation on Strategic Environmental Assessment This document contains details of the regulation that shall serve as a broad guideline to be followed by all governmental agencies while formulating,… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Storm Water Drainage Systems This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) which addresses basic storm water drainage requirements in urban areas… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Tourism Activities This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) in regulating ongoing or existing tourism activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Transmission and Distribution Lines This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to transmission and… BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Urban Development This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to urban development. IND: Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with aview to carrying out the aforesaid… IND: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the… IND: Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 An Act to regulate the export trade in antiquities and art treasures to provide for the prevention of smuggling of, and fraudulent dealings in,… IND: ChemicalAccidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996 These rules may be called the ChemicalAccidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996.(2) They shall come into force on the… IND: Interim Operational Guidelines till 13th September, 2007 for grant of Temporary Working Permission (TWP) in terms of EIA Notification, 1994, as amended on 4th July, 2005 The EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 supersedes, the earlier EIA Notification, 1994 and subsequent amendments thereto. However, in terms… MLD: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2007 This document contains details of the guidelines for proponents, consultants, government agencies and general public on how to obtain approval in the… MLD: Employment Act of Maldives This document contains details of the fundamental principles relating to employment in Maldives. MLD: Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008 This document contains details of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008. MLD: Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives This document contains details of the necessary guidelines and advise on environmental protection in accordance with the prevailing conditions and… SRI: Coast Conservation Act No. 64 of 1988 This document contains details of the amendments in the Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981. SRI: The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka This document contains details of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. SRI: Control of Pesticides Act This document contains details of the licensing of pesticides to regulate its import, packing, labelling, storage, formulation, transport, sale and… SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.1 of 1993 This document contains the procedure for approval of projects in relation to Environmental Impact Assessment. SRI: Antiquities Ordinance This document contains details of the ordinance to provide better preservation of the antiquities of Ceylon. SRI: Occupational Safety and Health and Payment of Workmen's Compensation This document, also cited as Factories Ordinance, contains the details of the ordinance to make provision for the safety and welfare of workers in… SRI: Occupational Safety and Health and Payment of Workmen's Compensation This document, also cited as Factories Ordinance, contains the details of the ordinance to make provision for the safety and welfare of workers in… SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 2009 This document contains the details of the ordinance to provide protection and conservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka and their habitats. SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection (Amendment) Act No. 49 of 1993 This document contains details of the ordinance to provide protection, conservation and preservation of the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka and for the… SRI: National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980 (Prescribed Activities) This document contains the details of the Schedule hereto as activities for which a License is required under the aforesaid section being activities… SRI: National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980 This document contains the details of the Order to determine the projects and undertakings set out in the Schedule hereto as projects and… SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act No.53 of 2000 This document contains details of the Act to amend the National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980. SRI: National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations No.1 of 2008 This document contains details of the guidelines for issuing of Environmental Protection license for emission or disposal of waste and management of… SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act No.56 of 1988 This document contains details of the Act to amend the National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980. SRI: Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981 This document contains details of the Act to make provision for a survey of the coastal zone and the preparation of a coastal zone management plan. SRI: Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act No.64 of 1988 This document contains details of the Act to amend the Coast Conservation Act No.57 of 1981. SRI: The National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980: Central Environmental Authority This document contains details of the Act to establish a central environmental authority to make provision for the protection and management of the… SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.1 of 2006 This document contains details of the regulations on exploration, mining and extraction of sand and gem. SRI: National Environmental Regulations No.47 of 1980 (Thalangama Environmental Protection Area) This document contains details of the Thalangama Environmental Protection Area. Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Indigenous Peoples - Legal Instruments BAN: Constitution Of The People's Republic Of Bangladesh This document contains details of the 1972 Constitution of the Republic of Bangladesh. BAN: The Chittagong Division Development Board Ordinance 1976 This document contains details of an ordinance to provide for the establishment of a Development Board for the Chittagong Division. BAN: The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord of 1997 This document contains details of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord which uphold the political, social, cultural, educational and economic… BAN: East Bengal State Acquisition And Tenancy Act, 1950 This document contains details of the Act to provide for the acquisition by the State of the interests of rent-receivers and certain other interests… BAN: Rangamati Hill District Council Act, 1989 This document contains details of the amendments on the Rangamati Hill District Council Act, 1989 which sees the overall development of Rangamati… BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (Act 1 of 1995), the Government is pleased to… BHU: Biodiversity Act of Bhutan, 2003 This document contains details of purposes and objectives of Biodiversity Act of Bhutan 2003 and will apply to all the genetic and biochemical… BHU: Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu Chathrim 2002 This document contains details of the procedures and functions of the members of Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdu. BHU: Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 This Act shall be called the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Forestry Activities This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to forestry activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Hydropower This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to hydropower. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for the Preparation of Industrial Project Reports This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to industrial license. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Highways and Roads This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to highways and roads… BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Urban Development This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to urban development. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Mines This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to mining activities. BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guideline for Tourism This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to tourism activities. BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Installation of Underground and Overhead Utilities This document contains details of the environmental code of practice (ECOP) for the installation of utilities in urban areas to ensure that… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice: Highways and Roads This document contains details of the purpose and scope of the Environmental Codes of Practice in order to manage the road project on the execution… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice for Storm Water Drainage Systems This document contains details of the Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) which addresses basic storm water drainage requirements in urban areas… BHU: Environmental Codes of Practice: Tourism Activities This Environmental Code of Practice (ECOP) applies to activities such as trekking, camping, bird watching, and river running. Most of these… BHU: Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects This document contains details of the responsibilities and procedures for the implementation of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 concerning the… BHU: Economic Development Policy of The Kingdom of Bhutan, 2010 This document gives an overview of the economic status and structure of Bhutan. BHU: The Land Act of Bhutan 2007 This document contains details of the act to use to manage, regulate and administer the ownership and use of land for socio-economic development and… BHU: Application for Environmental Clearance: Guidelines for Transmission and Distribution Lines This document contains details of the guidelines in applying for Environmental Clearance (EC) of a project in relation to transmission and… BHU: National Environment Protection Act 2007 This document is an act to provide for the establishment of an effective system to conserve and protect environment through the National Environment… SRI: Guidance for Implementing the EIA Process No.2 : A General Guide for Conducting Environmental Scoping, 2006 This document contains details of the guidelines for the conducting environmental scoping in relation to the implementation of the Environmental… SRI: Guidance for Implementing the EIA Process No.1 : A General Guide for Project Approving Agencies, 2006 This document contains details of the guidelines for the project approving agencies in regards to the implementation of the Environmental Impact… SRI: The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka This document contains details of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000 This Act may be cited as the National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000. SRI: Land Acquisition Act This act provides the legal framework for the acquisition of lands and servitudes for public purposes. SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 56 of 1988 Principle enactment for the protection and management of the environment”, of the words “for the protection, management and enhancement of the… SRI: The National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980: Central Environmental Authority This document contains details of the Act to establish a central environmental authority to make provision for the protection and management of the… SRI: National Environmental (Procedure for approval of projects) Regulations, No.1 of 1993 This document contains details of the regulations for the approval of projects in relation to the environment. Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Involuntary Resettlement - Legal Instruments BAN: Acquisition of Lands and Compensation Under this Act, land acquired for any purposes thereof shall be taken for the acquisition of such land according to Land Acquisition Act of 1984. BAN: Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the acquisition and requisition of immovable property. BAN: The Penal Code This Act shall be called the Penal Code, and shall take effect throughout Bangladesh. BAN: The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (Act 1 of 1995), the Government is pleased to… BHU: Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan 1995 This Act shall be called the Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan, 1995. This Act repeals and replace the Bhutan Forest Act of 1969. BHU: Land Act of Bhutan 2007 This Act shall: a) Be called “The Land Act of Bhutan, 2007”; b) Come into force on the day of the month of the Female Fire Pig Year coinciding… BHU: Notice Number 57, National Land Commission This is to inform that the earlier practice of the National Land Commission sanctioning the approval for the purpose of compensation such as… IND: Indian Telegraph Act 1885 This document is the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 that details the privileges and powers of the Indian Government. IND: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act An Act to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. IND: RFCTLARR (SIA and Consent) Rules 2014 Gazette of India IND: Right to Education Act 2009 The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th of August 2009 and is hereby published for general information: THE… IND: Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006_1 The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 29th December 2006, and is hereby published for general information: … MLD: Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008 This document contains the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 2008 at the request of Ministry of Legal Reform, Information and Arts. MLD: Maldives Employment Act 2008 This Act determines the fundamental principles relating to employment in the Maldives, the rights and obligations of employers and employees,… MLD: Maldivian Land Act 2002 The Act governs the allocation of Maldivian land for different purposes. It uses other issues regarding the issuing of land, issuing of state… MLD: Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 2010-2020 This document presents the Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 2010-2020. MLD: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of the Maldives 2002 The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of the Maldives was Produced by the Ministry of Home Affairs Housing and Environment, with support… MLD: Regulation on the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2012 This regulation is enacted, by virtue of the powers conferred to theMinistry by Article 5 of Act no: 4/93 (Environment Protection and Preservation… NEP: Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Projects Investment in infrastructure development and other development project is on a significant rise in Nepal in recent years. Thus there is a clear need… NEP: Environment Protection Act 1997 In the Exercise of the power conferred by Section 24 of the Environment Protection Act, 1996 Government of Nepal has framed the Rules detailed on… NEP: The Guthi Corporation Act, 2033 (1976) An Act Made to Provide for Amending and Consolidating Laws Relating to Guthi Corporation NEP: Protection of Environment Act 2053 The document detailed the Act made to provide for the protection of the environment in Nepal. NEP: Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977) This Act may be called "Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977). It shall be applicable throughout Nepal. It shall come into force immediately. NEP: Local Self Governance Act An Act made to provide for Local Self Governance in Nepal. NEP: National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines This document details the National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines of 1993. NEP: Summary of Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy for Infrastructure Development Project Improve the social and economic status of project-affected families by providing fair and adequate compensation, appropriate resettlement, and… NEP: The Lands Act 2021 An Act Made to Amend and Consolidate the Lands Act SRI: Coast Conservation Act An Act to make provision for a survey of the coastal zone and preparation of a coastal zone management plan. SRI: Coast Conservation Amendment 1988 This Act may be cited as the Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 6~ of 1988. SRI: Coast Conservation Amendment 2011 This Act may be cited as the Coast Conservation (Amendment) Act, No. 49 of 2011. SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection 1993 This ordinance aims to protect and preserve the wildlife and plants of Sri Lanka and prevent their commercial exploitation. It also includes… SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection 2009 This ordinance aims to protect and preserve the wildlife and plants of Sri Lanka and prevent their commercial exploitation. SRI: Fauna and Flora Protection This ordinance includes provisions for matters related to the conservation of flora and fauna in Sri Lanka. SRI: Land Acquisition Act This act provides the legal framework for the acquisition of lands and servitudes for public purposes. SRI: Land Acquisition Amendment 1983 It outlines the procedures and mechanisms that the government can use to acquire land, including the process for determining fair compensation to… SRI: Land Acquisition Amendment 1986 An Act to amend the land acquisition which is enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist a Republic of Sri Lanka. SRI: Central Environmental Authority NEA 47-80 This is a law enacted by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, which establishes the Central Environmental Authority. SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000 This Act may be cited as the National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 53 of 2000. SRI: National Environmental (Amendment) Act, No. 56 of 1988 Principle enactment for the protection and management of the environment”, of the words “for the protection, management and enhancement of the… SRI: North Western Province Environmental Statute This statute may be cited as the North Western Province Environmental Statute No. 12 of 1990 and shall come into operation on such date as the date… Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Lisa Kircher ADB Organizer/s Office of Safeguards Read Also Country Safeguards Systems Topics Regional Cooperation and Integration Social Development and Protection