From 9 to 11 October Peru is hosting this year’s World Bank and IMF annual meetings, where their governors will gather in Lima.
IFC
Rights
News
CAO opens new Marikana case
CAO finds complaints from Marikana community eligible for further assessment.
Social services
Analysis
Throwing evidence to the wind? The World Bank continues pushing PPPs
The World Bank continues its strong marketing push for PPPs, despite concerns raised by IMF, IEG, civil society and the Bank’s own publications.
Environment
Commentary
World Bank support for Haitian mining: far from a gold standard
World Bank support for a draft mining law in Haiti is criticised for lack of stakeholder engagement, as civil society fears that the plan will do little to protect local communities.
Social services
Analysis
Lagos public water advocates call for democracy, not World Bank-supported “enlightenment”
Shayda Naficy argues that water infrastructure and distribution should be financed and managed by public entities rather than through privatisation.
Environment
Analysis
Climate of controversy
Despite efforts to boost its influence within climate finance circles and a call to “decarbonise development”, the World Bank continues to support fossil fuels.
Rights
Analysis
Risky business: IFC reluctant to disclose information on high-risk subprojects
Civil society continues to pressure IFC on disclosure of high risk subprojects, as it responds to a critical report detailing the human rights consequences of its investments.
IFI governance
Analysis
World Bank results: “a long-term, steady downward trend”
A series of reports by the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group raised further concerns over the Bank’s performance, as internal staff discontent continues.
Land
News
Gujarat fishermen sue IFC over Tata Mundra
Fishing and farming communities from Gujarat, India, has filed a lawsuit against the International Financial Corporation.
Social services
Analysis
The elephant in the classroom: the World Bank and private education providers
World Bank’s high-level support for private education providers is condemned by the UN Special Rapporteur, NGOs and academics.
Social services
Commentary
Public water: the antidote to failed World Bank water policy in Lagos
The World Bank's push for water privatisation in Nigeria is harming people's access to safe, affordable water.
Private Sector
Analysis
New report shows IFC FI investments cause human rights abuses around the world
New evidence from Oxfam, the Bretton Woods Project and other NGOs reveals the impact of IFC investments in financial intermediaries on global human rights.
