The SDGs and the sustainability assessment of private-sector projects: theoretical conceptualisation and comparison with current practice using the case study of the Asian Development Bank

作者: Theo Hacking

DOI: 10.1080/14615517.2018.1477469

关键词: Private sectorSustainable developmentCurrent practicePublic economicsBusinessAsian development bankEx-anteSustainabilityCapital (economics)

摘要: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are receiving increasing attention in the private sector; however ex post assessment of operational sustainability performance remains well advance ante capital projects. It is also not yet commonplace to structure emergent forms support SDGs explicitly. This article reviews theoretical frameworks that aim conceptualise assessment, and then explores potential develop SDG-focussed for use at project-level. extent enhancement needed current practice illustrated using case study Asian Bank. analysis reveals being presented as a goal project-level there has been progress towards delivering on this by, particular, extending thematic coverage. Amongst key challenges remaining how address trade-offs (typically unavoidable projects) connect ...

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