Assessing Multilateral Development Bank ESG Safeguard Integration with International Sustainability Ratings
Damián Rodríguez Estévez,
Rosa María Arce Ruíz
Abstract:In an era where sustainability is paramount, this study critically assesses how multilateral development banks (MDBs) integrate internationally recognized sustainability indicators into their ESG safeguard policies. MDBs have historically incorporated policies to manage environmental and social risks in project financing; yet, protections against negative impacts in developing countries often remain insufficient. On the other hand, several infrastructure sustainability rating systems have been established arou… Show more
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