The World Bank Group has appointed the first IFC/MIGA Compliance Advisor/Ombudsperson.
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WDR to tackle trade, finance, global environment
The World Bank’s 1999/2000 World Development Report, due for release in September, will contain much material of interest to NGOs working on international policy issues.
Forest conditionality explored
A new paper from the World Resources Institute examines the World Bank’s use of adjustment lending to promote policy reform for favourable environmental outcomes.
New report on problems with forest policy reform
The World Rainforest Movement and Environmental Defense Fund have produced a briefing on the World Bank’s Forest Policy Review and Strategy Development process.
Reinventing the World Bank
In May Northwestern University, Chicago, and SOAS, London, organised a meeting to examine the World Bank’s mission, operations and research output.
World Bank reports on successes and future tasks
The Bank’s External Affairs team recently published a 14 page document summarising progress during Wolfensohn’s time as President.
Energy policy crunch in July
The World Bank’s energy policy paper will come to the Board on 20 July, following two and a half years of discussions.
Brazilian land claim fails
Brazilian NGOs’ Panel claim with the Panel about the C
Board approves Inspection Panel changes
In late April, after a contentious internal review, the World Bank Board approved changes to its Inspection Panel, the forum for citizen complaints about Bank-financed projects that harm people and the environment.
Little new in IMF/WB pilots
Several of the pilot ESAF collaboration studies between the IMF and world Bank are in trouble, and new countries may need to be selected.
ESAF reforms to focus on poverty eradication
Clare Short, UK Secretary of State for International Development, has called in parliament for the reform of the IMF’s ESAF loans to make them pro-poor.
IMF transparency improved
The IMF has outlined a new information policy.
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IMF surveillance and climate change transition risks
New briefing by ActionAid USA and the Bretton Woods Project highlights research showing that IMF policy advice has undermined a just energy transition since the Paris Agreement was signed.