The Bank Information Center has just released a new study on the Kosovo water system. The study reflects concerns on the World Bank’s support for the proposed Kosovo Power Project (NKPP).
Bank Information Center coordinates sign-on letter to the World Bank regarding the need for explicit protections for children in the World Bank safeguards review process
This ProPublica and Foreign Policy article focuses on IFC investments, such as those in 5-star hotels, shopping malls and mines, and concludes that profit for the World Bank is at least as important as its stated mission of reducing global poverty
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank announces the establishment of the WBG senior management team and realignment of responsibilities to enhance effectiveness and results, as well as several Vice-President changes
The IFC responds to a December 14 article that questions why the Bank is considering financing a huge Oyu Tolgoi mining project that includes a 750 megawatt plant despite a report that criticizes the flawed project impact assessment, water and climate concerns.
The World Bank must take a stand on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to become a leader in inclusive international development said the Disability and World Bank Safeguards Campaign, a partnership between the Lebanese Physical Handicapped Union and the Bank Information Center. For Immediate Release International Day of Persons with Disabilities World Bank: …
Group of Mongolian herder households files complaint with Meg Taylor, the Vice President of the IFC and MIGA’s accountability mechanism, the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (“CAO”), at the World Bank’s Annual Meetings in Tokyo.
Vinod Thomas (left), Director General of Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank, and Manish Bapna (right), managing director of the World Resources Institute, say growth won’t last without sustainability and equality
Members of Congress, including Democratic Leader Pelosi and members of House Financial Services Committee, write to U.S. agencies and World Bank President Kim to back proper U.S. government oversight, independent accountability mechanisms and stronger safeguard policies
On a recent visit to Washington, DC, representatives of the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) met with senior officials at the World Bank including the country director for Tunisia to discuss the Bank’s involvement in the country generally and its engagement with the union particularly.