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9.4 Social implications The social dynamics of BRI can also be significant as people may be affected in various ways. Moreover, the impact could be disproportionate on different sections of the society. • Infrastructure requires large pieces of land, which are acquired through clearing forests or acquisition from people. Such actions increase GHG emission and pollutes the environment. Also, people are often displaced from their roots involuntarily in exchange of compensation. . . CENTRE FOR Transport investment projects require movement of people and labour. For large projects labour force has to be brought from outside the locality. Others also follow to look for opportunities. These put pressure on natural and physical resources leading to price hikes, social conflicts, spread of diseases and insecurity. Thus vulnerability of the poor may increase with BRI projects. POLICY DIALOGUE Belt and Road Initiative & Bangladesh 47

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