Analysis of the IMF and World Bank Development Commitee communiqué published on 9 April from the 2021 World Bank and IMF virtual Spring Meetings.
World Bank commits to invest additional $5 billion in the Great Green Wall over the next five years, despite shortcomings in its existing investments in the initiative highlighted by IEG.
IFC accused of violation of performance standards after alleged retaliatory action against workers.
Law firm contracted under World Bank technical assistance apparently backs out after CSOs expose links to ExxonMobil.
IFC denies responsibility for harms to the community in dam case despite investigation findings.
World Bank board silent following meeting on Guatemala dam investigation into IFC-linked harms.
Counter Balance and Bretton Woods Project are looking for a consultant to undertake a funders scoping for both organisations.
World Bank’s new draft FCV strategy fails to detail how Bank will address negative impacts of its orthodox policies on drivers of conflict.
Environmental groups and activists claim victory after years of campaigning.
Panel yet to rule on case filed in April despite receiving consultant's report.
Civil society call on newly appointed CAO vice president to safeguard CAO’s independence and fight for full implementation of recent external review of IFC and MIGA accountability framework.
IFC continues to avoid responsibility for its investments in Tata Mundra coal power plant as US federal court rules that harmful acts took place outside the United States.
Notes from Civil Society Policy Forum at the 2020 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 29 September session on corruption and Covid-19 recovery.
World Bank board announces Inspection Panel reform package to a mixed reception
CSOs express concerns at congressional hearing about pending IFC capital increase.
CAO initiates investigation following complaint related to IFC-funded Bridge International Academies in Kenya.
