CAO initiates investigation following complaint related to IFC-funded Bridge International Academies in Kenya.
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Accountability
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Civil society urges US Congress to hold IFC accountable before approving capital increase
CSOs express concerns at congressional hearing about pending IFC capital increase.
Land
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World Bank, IMF and EBRD push for controversial land reform in Ukraine
Ukraine passes contentious draft land reform law under pressure from World Bank, IMF and EBRD.
Infrastructure
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EIB's draft energy plan proposes ending finance for fossil fuels after 2020
Move comes after concerted civil society campaign calling for ‘fossil-free EIB’.
Land
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Guinean communities’ complaint against IFC-financed bauxite mine enters dispute resolution
CAO convenes process after February complaint alleged land grabbing, negative livelihood impacts.
Rights
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World Bank China project raises 'crimes against humanity' concerns
Bank responds to allegations with investigation into whether its China lending could be going to internment camps.
Environment
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Links between Amazon deforestation and World Bank exposed
IFC equity investment linked to development of key Brazilian transport corridor, leading to accelerated deforestation in the area.
Rights
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Tunisia Commission seeks reparations for human rights violations from IMF and World Bank
Bretton Woods Institutions found to share responsibility for social unrest leading to serious human rights violations.
IFI governance
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Board decision could signal “vote of no confidence” in Inspection Panel
CSO fear World Bank board will compromise, undermining Inspection Panel powers.
Finance
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Why did the IMF fail to take pre-emptive measures in Argentina?
Effectiveness of IMF’s approach questioned, as Argentina undergoes technical default.
Conditionality
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Civil unrest in Zimbabwe amid IMF Staff Monitored Programme
Fears of further clampdown on protesters emerge as Zimbabwe implements Fund-backed economic reforms.
Environment
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New director takes over Bank’s unfinished climate work
Juergen Voegele was appointed in July, replacing outgoing climate director John Roome.
