Wednesday 2 April 2014 22 Whitehall, London Attendees: World Bank: Gwen Hines, UK Executive Director…
Rights
Rights
News
IFC publishes new action plan on Dinant issues in Honduras
The IFC publishes an updated action plan on its controversial investment in oil plant company in Honduras.
Rights
News
World Bank to “pick its battles” on LGBT rights
The World Bank's April spring meetings saw its first involvement with LGBT rights creating controversy in the media and civil society.
Rights
Background
Update on WBG safeguard's review process
Sponsor: WBG (Safeguards Review Team) Panelists: Stefan Koeberle (Director, Operational Policies Country Services), Mark King…
Social services
Analysis
Going, going, gone?
IFC accused of “McDonaldisation” of education, with investment in low-fee private schools, despite evidence of negative impacts on inequality.
Private Sector
Commentary
Can development really be delivered by investing in private banks?
In a new blog the Bretton Woods Project highlights the Bank's increasing investment in financial intermediaries at the expense of education and health
IFI governance
Background
What does real accountability mean in practice?
Presentations Dr Juan Almendares, Madre Tierra We must compare reason and reality; reason might be…
Rights
Background
Smart assessment: Capturing and managing human rights risks
Sponsor: Bank on Human Rights Panelists: Isabel Lavadenz-Paccieri (Former Ombudsperson for the Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism,…
IFI governance
Background
IFC – Dinant and lessons learned
Presentation by Morgan Landy, IFC on Dinant Atul, IFC We are development institution, E&S importance…
Infrastructure
Background
Energy sector trends
Sponsors: Bretton Woods Project, Mott Foundation, Heinrich Boell Foundation-North America, Latindadd, Pacific Environment, International Rivers,…
