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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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IMF launches review of its civil society engagement strategy amid increased protests against its policies
Public consultation on IMF’s review of its 2015 civil society engagement strategy opens amid increased protests to IMF policies in programme countries.
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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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IMF appoints Christian Mumssen as Director of Strategy, Policy and Review Department
Mumssen appointed midway through two major institutional reviews central to civil society’s calls for transformative change in IMF policy.
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Second World Summit for Social Development’s Doha declaration: Ambition must be backed by action
Declaration makes ambitious commitments but action on debt, international tax cooperation and ending IMF and World Bank mandated austerity policies are needed to renew the social contract.
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International Court of Justice ruling delivers ‘earthquake’ on states’ obligations to address climate crisis
Landmark opinion confirms states have a binding legal duty to prevent climate harm, which has implications for their ‘voice and vote’ at IFIs.
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The Rabat Roadmap: Activist resistance, militarism and the global economy
The Declaration is launched this month, bringing together feminist, economic justice and climate justice advocates’ demands for systemic change.
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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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Gita Gopinath’s departure rekindles debate about US exorbitant influence at IMF
Gopinath to be replaced by US Treasury Secretary’s chief of staff, while Fund’s voting structure preserves US veto power despite calls for greater global representation.
