Between April 2012 and May 2017, the Council for Development and Reconstruction conducted various public meetings and focused groups. During these meetings discussions were organised between the funders, the residents, local non-governmental organisations and civil society movements. The World Bank stated to be continuously committed to conversations with non-governmental organisations that oppose the Bisri dam project. The meetings between the non-governmental organisations and the Independent Panel of Experts are recorded and translated to ensure transparency.
