Mixed reactions on new World Bank Accountability Mechanism as civil society welcomes incorporation of dispute resolution function but is concerned about possible erosion of Inspection Panel independence.
IFC’s investments in gig economy platform companies come under scrutiny
Thousands of Indian farmers protest damaging World Bank and IMF-supported reforms to agriculture laws.
Latin American Indigenous Peoples call on the World Bank to safeguard their rights and ensure its programmes are based on their own proposals.
Community demands reparations from World Bank for murder of South African environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase for opposing the Tendele coal mine initially financed by IFC.
The world awaits to see whether Trump’s defeat will result in the end of the 'America First' approach and a democratisation of the IMF and World Bank and the multilateral system.
As the IMF celebrates the rise of VAT, women and those least able to pay are left behind in worsening inequality crisis.
IFC accused of violation of performance standards after alleged retaliatory action against workers.
Letter from World Bank Disabled Support Group to UN Human Rights Council and UN Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights
Private sector first approach intact in IDA20 replenishment despite CSO recommendations.
Notes from the virtual Civil Society Policy Forum session on 29 March.
Notes from the virtual Civil Society Policy Forum event on March 26.
Notes from the virtual Spring 2021 Civil Society Policy Forum on 25 March 2021.
Civil society letter condemns World Bank statements as ‘weak’.
Environmental groups and activists claim victory after years of campaigning.
Panel yet to rule on case filed in April despite receiving consultant's report.
