Definition
An inclusive process conducted throughout the project life cycle. Where properly designed and implemented, it supports the development of strong, constructive, and responsive relationships that are important for successful management of a project’s environmental and social risks and impacts. It is most effective when initiated early on in the pre-project planning phase and remains an integral part of project decisions and the assessment, management, and monitoring of the project’s risks and impacts.
Source(s)
Adapted from World Bank, "Guidance for Borrowers, ESS10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure," 2018, View the PDF.