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bicusa.org/IDBaccountability Home Issues AccountabilityAccountability at the IDB Accountability at the IDB Overview Background Concerns Updates Resources Contacts RSS Update \| 2 September 2008 IDB rejects civil society dialogue The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) dismisses a proposal for a joint seminar on Amazon infrastructure and sustainability planning mechanisms at upcoming civil society meeting in Montevideo. Read more Press Release \| 7 April 2008 Record 2007 IDB lending comes at expense of environment, communities As the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced record lending of $9.6 billion in 2007, environmental and human rights groups warned that the milestone had come at the expense of the environment and communities. Read more Press Release \| 7 April 2008 El record de préstamos del BID se logra a expensas del Ambiente y las comunidades El Banco agravando el Cambio Climático; Promueve Combustibles Fósiles y Deforestación. Read more Update \| 4 April 2008 IDB Watch A publication of civil society groups working to reform the Inter-American Development Bank. Read more Press Release \| 3 April 2008 Unaccountable and unsustainable, IDB champions corporate interests at expense of citizens Bank ignores climate change and development indicators as estimated 250 million Latin Americans live in poverty despite near half-century of lending. Read more Update \| 18 October 2007 Como ser relevante en América Latina: lo último en la realineación del BID Si hay algo que se puede decir de Luis Alberto Moreno es que no pierde el tiempo. Nombrado cuarto presidente del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo en el 2005, durante su primera reunión anual hace apenas un año anunció que el BID tomaría un nuevo papel en América Latina. Lea el artículo analítico de Vince McElhinny sobre el proceso de realineación, sus componentes y preocupaciones. Read more Update \| 22 June 2007 Tensions rise within the Inter-American Development Bank The Bank's Employee Association sent a letter to IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno on June 6 expressing "deep concern" about the IDB's upcoming realignment. Read more Update \| 14 February 2007 IDB 2007 Civil Society Meeting in San José, Costa Rica - A Step Backwards? Summary and analysis of the IDB annual Civil Society Consultation held in Costa Rica on February 7, 2007. Read more Update \| 26 October 2005 Civil Society Action is Critical for Establishing Strong Safeguard Policies at the Inter-American Development Bank Look at the latest versions of the IDB's environmental and indigenous peoples' policies, which have been finally made publicly available. Read more to learn about the current stance within the IDB that is stalling the further strengthening and approval of these important tools. Read more Update \| 14 June 2005 Civil Society Guide to IFI Policy Reviews now available Read more Update \| 6 April 2005 IDB accountability/review mechanism found lacking compared to ADB and World Bank Read more Update \| 15 March 2005 Analysis of and comments on IDB's Proposal for Enhancements to the Independent Investigation Mechanism The IDB's draft Independent Investigation Mechanism (IIM) marks a significant improvement over the existing IIM - but still falls far short of providing project-affected people with ready access to an effective process. David Hunter provides an analysis of the draft IIM and a summary of its major deficiencies. Read more Update \| 28 February 2005 Civil Society demands more participatory consultations for Draft Independent Investigation Mechanism Read more Update \| 18 February 2005 Important public consultation process for the IDB's new Independent Investigation Mechanism The 90-day public consultation process for the Independent Inspection Mechanism (IIM) began on the 4th of February. Read more Update \| 11 October 2004 IDB investigation confirms chronic problems at Yacyretá Dam. IIM panel claims the Board of Directors misrepresented its findings. IIM Panel letter contests IDB Board misrepresentation of their report in an August 5 press release Read more Update \| 23 August 2004 Carta de BIC y Sobrevivencia por BID re: revisión del Mecanismo de Investigación Independiente, 8 de Julio, 2004 Read more Update \| 23 August 2004 IDB Responds to BIC´s letter regarding Independent Investigation Mechanism policy revision IDB Executive Vice President Flannery recognizes need for improvement in IIM. Read more Update \| 2 August 2004 Request for investigation into the Cana Brava Dam project approved after two year delay Read more Print this page Email this page		Search Key Issues Accountability Debt Energy & Extractive Industries Environmental & Social Policies IFI Governance Infrastructure Trade Transparency U.S. Government Oversight See Also Accountability Inter-American Development Bank Stay Informed! Sign up for our e-newsletters. Sign up

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