International lending institutions have been particularly active in establishing good management practices or standards for environmental and social performance.
For instance, the World Bank Group/International Finance Corporation have developed mining sector-specific environmental, health and safety guidelines as well as a series of performance standards that must be appropriately addressed by a project proponent as conditions of investment; these include:
· Assessment and management of environmental and social risks and their associated impacts.
· Establishment of fair and healthful labour and working conditions.
· Prevention of pollution prevention and efficiency in the use of resources.
· Protection of the health, safety, and security of affected communities.
· Management of lawful land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues.
· Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of living natural resources.
· Protection of the rights, beliefs and traditions of indigenous peoples.
· Protection of cultural heritage.
These standards are also reflected in the lending conditions established by the Equator Principles Financial Institutions as well as other multilateral lenders with African interests.
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