Argentina has agreed a deal with its Paris Club creditors, which have been accused of aggressive behaviour in demanding repayment of double the original debt.
Latin America & Caribbean
Private Sector
News
Civil society letter re: the IFC and lessons learned
A letter from civil society in response to the IFC's lesson learned briefing
Environment
Analysis
Forest Investment Program (FIP)
Update on the Forest Investment Program (FIP) from CIFs Monitor 9
Environment
Analysis
Clean Technology Fund (CTF)
Updates on the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) from CIFs Monitor 9
Environment
Analysis
Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR)
Updates on the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) from CIFs Monitor 9
Finance
News
Ballroom dancing in Bolivia: IFC investments remain questionable
IFC invests in another five-star hotel, raising further questions whether its investments lead to positive development outcomes.
Rights
News
IFC publishes new action plan on Dinant issues in Honduras
The IFC publishes an updated action plan on its controversial investment in oil plant company in Honduras.
IFI governance
News
Developing countries seek new path for Fund governance reform
2010 agreement to reform IMF voting shares in favour of developing countries flounders as IMF governance reforms blocked by US Congress, again. Developing countries expressed anger and raised concerns about the Fund’s ability to deal credibly and effectively with new and ongoing financial crises.
Social services
Analysis
Going, going, gone?
IFC accused of “McDonaldisation” of education, with investment in low-fee private schools, despite evidence of negative impacts on inequality.
Private Sector
News
World Bank Group investing in banks before poverty reduction
The World Bank Group invested $36 billion between 2009 and 2013 in the financial sector, three times as much as in education. Investments in financial intermediaries in Honduras and India have been criticised by civil society groups.
Background
Recommended readings
Recent media articles on the IMF and the World Bank, recommended by the Bretton Woods Project
Finance
Background
Financial tremors in developing countries: is another earthquake on the way?
Aldo Caliari Monetary policy changes in rich world are now starting – the reversal of…
