Stakeholder engagement should be a respectful and good-faith dialogue process between a project sponsor and affected or interested stakeholders. It should be done systematically and transparently throughout a project’s lifetime.

The approach suggested in this note should be used judiciously and adapted to local contexts. The IDB Invest Sustainability Framework does not attempt to anticipate and address every possible circumstance and challenge, and clients may use a variety of approaches to achieve its sustainability objectives.

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