This meeting, which had been set up by the IFC, was attended by World Bank and IFC staff, private sector consultants and law firms, and a small number of NGO representatives. However, it was boycotted by a large group of non-governmental organisations. A representative of the group outlined reasons for the group's decision not to participate at the meeting in a formal statement, signed by 24 civil society representatives.
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IFI governance
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Bretton Woods Institutions should “start a new life”: Chinese central bank governor
A panel was held with southern country officials to discuss the democratic deficit at the World Bank and IMF.
IFI governance
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CSO meeting with European Executive Directors
Note from meeting in Washington between European IFI network and European EDs as part of the civil society programme of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings 04.
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Gender in post-conflict reconstruction: The World Bank track record
A panel discussion on the World Bank's gender work on conflict prevention and reconstruction
IFI governance
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Information disclosure at the World Bank Group
Currently both the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) - the Bank's private sector lending arm - are revising their information disclosure policies
IFI governance
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The World Bank’s project cycle explained
The World Bank's public-lending institutions (IDA and IBRD) lend about US$ 15-20 billion annually to 100 countries to Projects ranging from infrastructure, education, health and government financial management.
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Bretton Woods Project annual report 2003
This report is available on-line as a PDF only. If you need it in another…
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BWP seeks new Coordinator
Alex Wilks is leaving his position as Coordinator of the Bretton Woods Project. In June…
IFI governance
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The World Bank and civil society
A brief look at the history of World Bank-CSO relations, who's who in the World Bank for civil society actors and some future steps planned by the Bank.
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The World Bank and conflict
Given the recent discussion on the potential roles for multilateral agencies in Iraq, how does the World Bank operate in post-conflict situations?
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Iraq and Afghanistan update
The World Bank relocated Iraq-based staff to Amman after one member died in the bomb…
Social services
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WDR team finally tests GATS waters
Again and again in consultation forums, civil society groups have asked the World Development Report…
