Malawi Economic Justice Network Civil Society Briefing Issue 16
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WB land reform: “land for whoever can buy it”
Social activists, academics and researchers from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, South Africa and Thailand gathered prior to the Spring Meetings to condemn the land reform policies driven by the World Bank and IMF for driving many families into poverty and increasing indebtedness.
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Little public consultation on Rural Development Strategy
After an urgent sign-on campaign, Pesticide Action Network has managed to convince the Bank to extend the consultation period on the draft Rural Development Strategy until 9 July. Concerns include policies which are said to support market-assisted land reform, reinforce water privatization schemes, booster biotechnology and endanger progress made on reducing reliance on pesticides.
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Bank fingered in Malawi famine
According to Action Aid, famine in Malawi has been compounded by World Bank-guided food policies.
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Success of Brazilian land reform contested
Brazil is clearly a controversial illustration of World Bank land reform policy.
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Brown’s “New Deal” suggests enhanced Bank, Fund roles
Gordon Brown’s recent speeches on a “New Deal” for the global economy have been generally welcomed, especially for their suggestions that aid budgets should be increased.
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World Bank land reform strategy disputed
A new report from US campaign group Food First assesses the World Bank’s approach to land reform.
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IFC prawn farm loan sparks conflict
In February, Honduran fishermen in the Gulf of Fonseca protested against the expansion of a prawn farm which has been supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC).
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Some progress on Mozambique cashew, sugar liberalisation
Mozambique has won more flexibility in its five-year battle with the World Bank and IMF to restrict the export of unprocessed cashew nuts.
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Kyrgyzstan land moratorium lifted
The five-year moratorium on the sale and purchase of land in Kyrgyzstan will be lifted.
