Q.What is the scope of the stakeholders described in the Guidelines?

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The Guidelines paragraph III.3. stipulates that stakeholders include "local residents and local NGOs." However, NEXI believes that those living in the area where there is a risk of being adversely affected by the project, whether or not it is a project site, may become stakeholders. Such areas may extend to neighboring countries. NEXI considers that people in the vicinity of the project site should not be excluded just because they reside in different countries but rather included as "stakeholders." Environmental assessment is conducted based on procedures of the project country. Consultations with stakeholders take place under this procedural framework. Consultations will be held on a case-by-case basis, taking into account individual projects and conditions in the surrounding areas.