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Senegal’s hidden debt sparks questions about IMF’s oversight
IMF misses Senegal’s debt levels despite the Fund’s involvement in the country since 2019.
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World Bank establishes task force to evaluate merger of its independent accountability mechanisms
Task force is expected to hold public consultations and establish a ‘reference group’ early in 2026.
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CAO closure of Tata Mundra case sends chilling message to project-affected communities in search of justice
Tata Mundra communities left without justice or remedy as CAO closes the case, exacerbating concerns about lack of accountability in IFC-financed projects.
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How can DPFs promote equitable energy access and accomplish climate objectives?
This CSPF session examined how DPF advance national climate goals, how their contributions are assessed and reported and way to improve them.
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Debt decisions that deliver: Strengthening domestic institutions for accountable borrowing
In this session experts from Senegal, Kenya, the IMF and WFD highlighted how stronger debt transparency and oversight are essential to equity, accountability, and restoring public trust.
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A potential integration of the World Bank and IFC/MIGA accountability mechanisms: How can we ensure complainants’ best interests?
This CSPF panel explored the potential and implications of merging the World Bank Group’s independent accountability mechanisms
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IFC Sustainability Framework Review
This Inside the Institutions critically analyses the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) review of its Sustainability Framework, amidst intensifying scrutiny of its harmful investments.
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IFC Sustainability Framework Review: Overlooking structural issues
Constrained by the shareholders’ focus on returns over financial risk, IFC prioritises safe markets and leverage, often crowding out private finance instead of providing patient capital for development.
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Civil society urges the IFC and ADB to cancel financing for Pakistan copper mine
Located in a militarised region, the project risks exacerbating social disruption and environmental destruction.
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New investigation highlights harms of for-profit healthcare funded by IFC-backed private equity group
New exposé highlights allegations of abuse at hospitals invested in by IFC’s client TPG Inc.
