The Bank's new country director for Mozambique and Angola, Michael Baxter appears hesitant to tackle…
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Parliaments reign in IFIs: International campaign gains momentum
Over 170 parliamentarians worldwide have signed a petition demanding a greater role in scrutinising the operations of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) within their nations as a way to reassert the sovereignty of legislatures in parliamentary democracy.
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Bank fails to protect whistleblowers
Following a comprehensive assessment by the Government Accountability Project serious deficiencies have been uncovered at the World Bank in terms of its whistleblower protection policies.
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Brazilian bill requires approval of IFI reps
The lower house of the Brazilian parliament is considering a bill which would require the appointment of posts in international organisations such as the Bank and Fund to receive confirmation by the senate.
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Wolfensohn meets with Congolese groups
A videoconference was held in July to bring together Congolese organisations, international forest activists and Bank President James Wolfensohn to discuss a Bank-supported forest zoning plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Landmark decision: Canadian company debarred
Anti-corruption campaigners are applauding the World Bank's decision to debar Acres International, a Canadian company found guilty by Lesotho courts of engaging in corrupt activities in a Bank-funded water project.
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UK and the IMF 2003- 5th annual report to parliament
fifth annual report to Parliament on UK operations at the IMF
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US lawmakers scrutinise World Bank record on corruption
At hearings in the US Senate commentators criticised World Bank anti-corruption activities and proposed new approaches.
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Parliamentarians’ trade working group
On 20 April, the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank launched a working group on international trade.
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Parliaments: the missing link in democratising national policy making
Across sub-saharan Africa, good governance efforts depend on the strengthening of parliamentary democracy. In sharp contrast country relations with IFIs reveal weak parliamentary engagement.
