Notes from the CSO townhall meeting with Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Robert Zoellick
Conditionality impacts
Conditionality
Background
The IMF: Change we can believe in?
The IMF: Change we can believe in? Notes of a civil society meeting in Istanbul. Speakers include Joseph Stiglitz, Andrew Kumbatira, Caroline Atkinson, and Bhumika Muchhala.
IFI governance
Background
Global economic governance roundtable
Summary of a discussion with German government representatives, Jomo KS of the UN and civil society organisations.
Accountability
Background
Videoconference between UK civil society and Alex Gibbs, UK IMF Executive Director
Minutes of a meeting between UK civil society, UK IMF Executive Director Alex Gibbs, and UK Treasury staff
Environment
Background
Meeting on the World Bank between UK NGOs and Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for Internationa
Minutes of a meeting between Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, and UK NGOs, 16 September 2009
Conditionality
News
IMF advice paradox
During the last year, endowed with record funding and painted by the G20 as the 'saviour' of crisis-hit developing countries, the IMF has embarked on a public relations offensive to prove that it has changed its traditionally austere policy advice and conditions and has become 'more flexible'.
Conditionality
News
IMF's absurd demands on Nicaragua
Nicaragua complained in July that the IMF made "absurd demands" when it asked the government to eliminate all tax exemptions on non-profit entities.
Conditionality
News
Bank's conditions still problematic in Latin America
World Bank lending has increased dramatically in Latin America, but an analysis of the conditionalities attached show that the Bank is still pushing its traditional harsh macro-economic framework, despite the changes in policy that the crisis has brought to the rest of the world.
IFI governance
News
G20 versus UN: the battle continues
The future of international economic governance and financial reform is still being debated separately at the United Nations and the G20, but little progress is being made.
IFI governance
News
Rebranding hides little change for IMF lending
The IMF has launched a rebranding exercise for all of its lending to low-income countries, and while the new facilities will deliver more resources, the money seems destined to come with the usual damaging conditionality attached.
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