New resource books have been produced by the Rights and Records Institute following concern that reforms to support accountability in developing countries were being pushed through by the donor community with little opportunity for the people of the countries themselves to express their views.
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Rights
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Seattle remembered at IMF protests
Activists and NGOs in Washington marked the first anniversary of the Seattle-WTO protests by holding a counter-reception outside the IMF’s headquarters during the formal opening of its new visitor center.
IFI governance
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Bretton Woods summit on Dutch coast
Many people have discussed at different times the idea of organizing a new, alternative Bretton Woods summit to update the one of 1944 which gave rise to the World Bank and IMF.
IFI governance
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Study on strategic issues for development banks
A wide-ranging new study overviews the strategic framework for the future of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
Accountability
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Mexican NGOs demand transparency
In November Mexican civil society networks greeted incoming president, Vincente Fox, with a letter calling for greater transparency and accountability in the country’s decision making processes.
Conditionality
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Argentine bail-out causes more hardship
After weeks of jockeying by the Argentinian government, the IMF and the US Treasury Department finally agreed to provide $18 billion to bailout Argentina’s troubled economy in November.
Conditionality
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US rejects user fees
The US government has been forced to adopt legislation requiring it to oppose IMF and WB loans, which contain conditions for the imposition of user fees for primary education or primary health care.
Finance
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Turkey in crisis
Turkey is the latest country to be overcome by financial crisis.
Conditionality
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Tanzanian NGOs criticise PRSP
The Government of Tanzania’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) was endorsed by the IMF and WB Boards in early December despite claims from Tanzanian NGOs that the consultative process was inadequate.
IFI governance
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Wanted: director for new evaluation unit
The IMF Board has selected Ray & Berndstson, a US-based international executive search firm, to identify candidates for the position of Director of the IMF’s new independent Evaluation Office (EVO).
Conditionality
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IMF and WB conditionalities may be kept secret
As consultations on the World Bank’s disclosure policy move ahead, the Bank has taken steps which allow governments to withhold essential information to country stakeholders.
Rights
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Pakistan cricket hero calls for IMF protests
In October, 50 supporters of Pakistani cricket hero-turned politician Imran Khan were arrested during a demonstration against the IMF.
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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.