Bill withdrawn after allegations of misconduct, as Nigerian civil society mobilises against water privatisation.

Bill withdrawn after allegations of misconduct, as Nigerian civil society mobilises against water privatisation.
Implementation in full of the independent review of IFC, MIGA and CAO is essential if institutions are to meet persistent accountability and remedy gaps.
World Bank water privatisation push in Africa criticised by civil society that are calling for a rights-based approach.
Community representatives involved in a World Bank Inspection Panel complaint have been targeted with a court injunction by a Bank-funded company.
A US Congresswoman has called for an end to the World Bank’s investments in water privatisation until a robust evaluation has taken place.
Civil society in Nigeria has criticised and called for disclosure of a water privatisation scheme in Lagos involving the World Bank.
Shayda Naficy argues that water infrastructure and distribution should be financed and managed by public entities rather than through privatisation.
The World Bank's push for water privatisation in Nigeria is harming people's access to safe, affordable water.
CSO concerns have been raised over the Bank’s Global Partnership for Oceans initiative, due to the strong emphasis on promoting aquaculture and the push for privatisation of access to fish resources.
The World Bank and IFC continue push for controversial hydropower, with projects in Guatemala, Democratic Republic of Congo, East Africa, Niger, Pakistan and Macedonia. The Bank warned on long term viability of hydropower, as Uruguay’s state hydro company agreed insurance with the Bank.