Accountability

Analysis

While there is scope to improve IMF operations in all fragile states, ahead of the forthcoming publication of the IMF IEO review of IMF work in fragile states, there is one fundamental change it must make to transform its effectiveness in fragile states: wherever it is possible, it must be present. No country should be left out.

Accountability

Analysis

The IMF in insecure fragile states: why being absent should no longer be an option

IFI governance

Analysis

On the sidelines of this week's G20 summit, BRICS nations are expected to reveal details of how their proposed $100 billion alternative to the IMF will operate.

IFI governance

Analysis

BRICS without mortar

Infrastructure

Analysis

The World Bank, in conjunction with the G20, is reinvigorating its infrastructure focus, paying particular attention to leveraging resources from the private sector and investing in fragile and conflict affected states. It announced a return to big hydropower projects, despite continued concerns about projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guatemala and Uganda.

Infrastructure

Analysis

World Bank says “stars are aligned” for large infrastructure