The Bank Information Centre has compiled a series of issue briefings on various aspects of World Bank and IMF-related activities.
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Attac explores launch in UK
A UK branch of the international ATTAC network will be discussed at a meeting on 17 November.
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Anti-globalisation campaigners carry on
After an initial period of shock and confusion in the wake of the 11 September attacks on the US, anti-globalisers have resumed their protests against multilateral trade and financial institutions.
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Protests escalate in Argentina
A recently formed movement of unemployed Argentinians erected roadblocks to protest at the government’s drastic cut-backs in public spending.
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50 Years Is Enough Network cancels protests
The following message was circulated electronically by the 50 Years Is Enough network on Sunday, September 16, 2001.
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Indigenous leaders angry at World Bank, IMF
World Bank and IMF policies harm indigenous communities around the world and are a new form of colonisation, said delegates to the First Millennium Conference of Indigenous Peoples, held in Panama in May.
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New adjustment credit guidelines revealed
Impact assessments and participatory monitoring and evaluation processes will be key features of the World Bank’s new Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC) according to guidelines.
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Adjustment Directive consultation process still unknown
During the Spring Meetings NGOs had a disappointing meeting with Joanne Salop, Vice President for Operations Policy and Strategy.
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New briefings on Bank policy revisions
Forest Peoples’ Programme has produced three new briefings on World Bank policy reformulation processes.
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Nigerians condemn IFC collaboration with Shell
IFC plans for a joint project with the Shell oil company in Nigeria have been condemned by Niger Delta-based community organisations and international human rights groups.
