The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IDB Invest have launched practical guidance to support the private sector in efforts to address the risks of retaliation against project-impacted stakeholders. Reprisals against those who voice concerns or opposition to development projects have grown in visibility worldwide, with civil society organizations (CSOs) such as the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre reporting an increase to over 600 incidents in 2020. Victims of reprisals can be both internal to a company or project, as well as external stakeholders, including community members, activists, and members…
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