Chilean civil society groups demand that a controversial hydroelectric project, which is projected to have a negative impact on environment and Santiago's supply of drinking water, be reconsidered.
Latin America & Caribbean
Rights
News
IFC denies financial involvement in Honduran dam
The IFC is denying involvement in the controversial Agua Zarca hydroelectric project, which is vigorously opposed by local groups; an activist was killed by the army in July.
IFI governance
Analysis
BRICS without mortar
On the sidelines of this week's G20 summit, BRICS nations are expected to reveal details of how their proposed $100 billion alternative to the IMF will operate.
IFI governance
News
IMF reform still stuck in US Congress
As developing countries continue to complain about the US failing to approve IMF governance reforms, the US Treasury formally resubmitted a request for the approval to US Congress.
Infrastructure
Background
Colombia case study: results measurement and poverty eradication
This session examined Colombia's private sector partnerships and poverty eradication programme.
Accountability
News
IFC Honduran client linked to death squads
The International Finance Corporation (IFC, the Bank's private sector arm) loan to Honduran palm oil producer Corporaci
Conditionality
News
IMF to play "grand endorser" in Jamaica?
Jamaica is close to agreeing a new IMF programme despite a recent record of disputes.
Trade
News
IMF research on "fiscal profligacy" criticised
A January IMF working paper has accused the US of "fiscal profligacy".
Environment
Commentary
Bankspeak of the year 2012
Every year the Bretton Woods Project celebrates the best specimens of incomprehensible jargon and ridiculous rhetoric issued by World Bank and IMF staff and financial commentators in the cause of IFI business.
Conditionality
News
Fund censures Argentina over inflation figures
The executive board of the IMF met in early February to assess Argentina's progress in addressing the quality of its statistical data on inflation and GDP.
IFI governance
News
IMF names investment banker as Western Hemisphere department head
Former Mexican deputy finance minister Alejandro Werner is to head the IMF's Western Hemisphere department overseeing Latin America.
Accountability
Background
IMF consultation meeting on engagement with civil society: review and way forward
This session sought to gather CSO views, suggestions, and concerns on how to improve the current guidelines, including IMF consultation processes on policies, strategies, and Article. IV consultations
