As a member of the WCD Forum, ADB funded the 4th Regional Consultation in Hanoi in February 2000. ADB participated in the thematic reviews as part of the WCD investigation. Many of the recommendations are applicable to large infrastructure projects in addition to dams. All 12 commissioners endorsed the conclusions. Previous cost-benefit analysis has too often resulted in projects with negative impacts that have not been addressed.
Dams remain a legitimate option to achieve development objectives.
To increase awareness of the WCD findings amongst decision-makers in the region. To demonstrate ADB's support for the WCD's recommendations. To obtain feedback from representatives of ADB's Developing Member Countries on WCD's proposals. Workshop facilitators will be drawn from the WCD secretariat, the ADB Study's Panel of Experts and the Study's Consultants from Thailand. Conference Documents ADB President's Letter of Support for the WCD Report Tentative Agenda.