The objective of this Technical Note is to describe the necessary Bank requirements for the content of an Environmental and Social Analysis (ESA), with a focus on the particular issues related to small hotel and resort expansions and developments. This Technical Note is a basic document and is...

When investing in small and mid-size hotel projects, the IDB, as a general rule, requires that the Sponsor develop and implement an environmental and social management system (ESHSMS). The ESHSMS is typically developed after completion of the Environmental Assessment Process which, depending on...