The environmental and social impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects are well-known and documented. Among them, involuntary displacement is one of the worst.

The first part of this study critically looks at existing AIIB policies on involuntary resettlement, including several changes regarding the Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). The second part looks at the implementation of the policies. We find that implementation has been inadequate, arguing that the AIIB is failing to respect the rights of local communities in practice, regardless of its existing policies...

The study continues with an in-depth analysis of resettlement in AIIB projects from 2016 to 2022...to document the social impacts of resettlement...

The study concludes with our recommendations regarding the handling of involuntary resettlement...