Brief summary of the presentation of the World Bank's social development report, and follow-up discussion
Health
Social services
News
Global Health Watch: BWIs bigger than WHO
In July the Global Health Watch 2005 report was released, targeting the BWIs for their role in weakening public health care systems.
Social services
News
IMF accused of exacerbating famine in Niger
The IMF's external relations department has spent the last two months furiously rebuffing charges that the Fund has exacerbated famine in Niger. The debate centres around the impact of structural adjustment measures and accusations that donors initially refused to allow the government to distribute free food to affected areas.
Social services
News
IMF conditions blocks achievement of goals in education, health
Two papers by ActionAid International, released at the UN Millennium Review Summit in New York in September, point the finger at the IMF for blocking achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Environment
Background
Highlights of meeting between Tom Scholar and UK NGOS
Highlights of meeting between Tom Scholar and UK NGOS
Environment
Background
UK NGO meeting with executive director Tom Scholar: uncorrected highlights 4 April 2005
Minutes of Spring meeting with Tom Scholar and UK NGOs in London
Infrastructure
Background
IFC consultation with civil society on the safeguard review
Highlights of the IFC consultation with civil society on its revision of the WBG environmental and social safeguards
Rights
Commentary
People’s assembly demands justice from World Bank
Villagers of Badin district in southeastern Pakistan are demanding compensation from the World Bank for a drainage infrastructure project that has wrought environmental devastation and led to the loss of lives.
Social services
News
World Bank tsunami response
World Bank's response to the tsunami in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives
Environment
Background
IMF and World Bank emergency response
The role of the IMF and World Bank in responding to emergencies and coordinating with relief efforts.
