BIC highlights the work of Mirvari Gahramanli of Azerbaijan's Oil Workers’ Rights Protection Organization. Read more
Read BIC's proposal for a World Bank energy lending strategy that prioritizes both energy poverty concerns and low-carbon development. Read more
BIC’s Energy Campaign focuses on shifting the World Bank Group's energy sector strategy and portfolio away from fossil fuels and toward the financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Read more
Get all the latest news and developments as BIC monitors the World Bank's review of its Policy on Disclosure of Information. Read more
Featuring an article on Egypt's opportunity to invest in renewable energy, a BIC report on the Camisea project in Peru, and an interview with activist Mirvari Gahramanli of Azerbaijan. Read more
Protecting the biological and cultural diversity of the Andes-Amazon by monitoring and influencing IIRSA and other IFI projects in South America. Read more
Keep informed as the IFC revises its Sustainability Policy, Performance Standards and Disclosure Policy. Read more
Get all the latest information on the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility which was created to support country readiness for “reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation" (REDD). Read more
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Kammen was recently selected to head the World Bank's renewable energy unit. In this interview, he discusses how technological change has affected the market for renewable energy and warns of "one size fits all" energy paths for developing countries. Read more
The organizations found the June 25th consultation invalid due to the limited number of civil society representatives and overrepresentation of industry. They used the letter to put forward their recommendations for the review of IFC's policies on social and environmental sustainability Read more
The Cinta Mekar Micro-Hydro Power Plant project and the Kulon Progo Improved Cook Stove Project in Indonesia demonstrate the development effectiveness of off-grid renewable energy projects. A best practices study identifies the replicable elements of the two projects. Read more
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