http://www.bicusa.org/en/Issue.7.aspx The latest news on Infrastructure from the Bank Information Center 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.bicusa.org/en/Issue.7.aspx Since the Chinese economy has taken off and it has increasingly looked to Africa to provide raw materials, the World Bank and IMF have been confronted with the question of how to respond. Recent statements by the institutions have shown that these responses are careful and at times contradictory. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3877.aspx Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3877.aspx Flaws in the environmental review process combined with negative social implications fuel fears of the Chan 75 hydroelectric project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3861.aspx Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3861.aspx El próximo 8 de Agosto cerrará el periodo de consulta para el registro de créditos de carbono del proyecto hidroeléctrico Chan 75 en la Reserva de la Biosfera Amistad en Boca de Toro, Panamá. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3860.aspx Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3860.aspx On July 11th a bus carrying activists from different social movements collided with a truck transporting gas. The explosion of both vehicles caused the death of fourteen people, four of them activists of the Movement for Dam-Affected People (MAB). http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3855.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3855.aspx A major new book, jointly published by the Bank Information Center, International Rivers and other partners, aims to explain the contradictions of the Hydroelectric Complex and the hydroways of the Madeira River. "Aguas Turvas" will serve as a tool for those that seek to understand the history of the project and its implications for the Amazon region. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3827.aspx Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:40:37 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3827.aspx The World Bank’s support for the $15.5 million feasibility studies continues to raise questions about the Bank’s application of its operational safeguard policies on the project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3786.aspx Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3786.aspx The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will earmark 40% of its Russian lending to infrastructure. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3803.aspx Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3803.aspx The World Bank is considering financing a hydroelectric dam between Burundi and Tanzania that would boost mining production in East Africa. But in an area prone to drought, particularly with the onset of climate change, questions remain about the project's sustainability and whether it will be worth the projected $190 million cost. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3718.aspx Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3718.aspx Proposed projects would include transcontinental transportation corridors that would require a huge outpouring of money. They would serve to benefit exporters and, by extension, transnational companies that profit the most from Africa’s commodities. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3679.aspx Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:54:25 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3679.aspx Kashagan Oil Field threatens local livelihoods, health, and endangered species. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3669.aspx Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3669.aspx During a recent visit to China, Bank President Robert Zoellick appeared keen to assuage concerns that China’s massive loan packages to Africa could compromise recent efforts to reduce some African countries’ debt burdens. Zoellick also praised China for its decision to contribute for the first time to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3650.aspx Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:11:39 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3650.aspx Construction of the dam proceeds despite an ongoing investigation into claims presented by civil society groups that the project violates environmental and social standards of both the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3651.aspx Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3651.aspx Civil society in the Middle East demands that the Bank give full consideration to viable alternatives to the costly project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3513.aspx Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:18:34 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3513.aspx In an effort to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the European Union endorses the development of the Nabucco gas pipeline. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3501.aspx Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:21:21 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3501.aspx Plans to scale up investments in mining, large infrastructure, and private education raises concerns among civil society groups skeptical of the IFC's commitment to development. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3427.aspx Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3427.aspx The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held its Annual Governors Meeting in Kazan, Russia May 20-21, 2007. The NGO Programme organized by the Bank attracted a large array of civil society organizations from Russia and abroad. While many questions were left unanswered by the Bank, NGOs succeeded in raising issues of critical importance to civil society in Russia and elsewhere. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3384.aspx Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3384.aspx Collaboration to focus on large infrastructure; move seen as attempt by World Bank to avoid growing competition with Chinese counterpart. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3386.aspx Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:56:40 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3386.aspx The EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum will be held 20-21 May 2007 in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. One hot topic of conversation will be over the institution's profits. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3342.aspx Tue, 15 May 2007 12:43:05 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3342.aspx A recent report by the World Bank encourages Brazil to remove regulatory barriers to private sector investment. The report argues that this has to be done in order to correct the shortfall on investments in infrastructure in the country. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3194.aspx Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3194.aspx Civil society concerned about regional bank's emphasis on large-scale energy projects http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3141.aspx Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3141.aspx The report will guide the organization's work in Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, China, Laos and Indonesia. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3065.aspx Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:09:51 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3065.aspx The EIB's emphasis on large, fossil fuel-based infrastructure projects a major cause for concern. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3067.aspx Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3067.aspx The European Investment Bank (EIB) last week approved a €70 million investment (approximately $87 million) in the Chevron-led West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) to support the construction of the 681 km-long pipeline that will transport natural gas from the Niger Delta to Ghana’s industrial centers in Tema and Takoradi. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2950.aspx Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2950.aspx European Investment Bank to provide funds for controversial Uganda dam http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3022.aspx Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:05:45 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3022.aspx This week the World Bank suspended its contracts to Lahmeyer International after being found guilty of bribing public officials in the multi-billion dollar Lesotho Highlands Water Project. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3007.aspx Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3007.aspx Kristalina Georgieva has been selected by the World Bank as the new Director for Strategy and Operations in the Sustainable Development Vice-Presidency. This position was established in June by World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz following the merger of the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Network and the Infrastructure Network. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2993.aspx Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:28:24 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2993.aspx Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil piden aclaraciones del Banco Mundial, el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, y la Corporación Andina de Fomento sobre su apoyo a la Entidad Binacional de Yacyreta. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2831.aspx Thu, 08 Jun 2006 17:08:13 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2831.aspx This is the first edition of the BICECA’s (Building Informed Civic Engagement for the Conservation of the Andes Amazon region) monthly bulletin. In this edition you will find the following articles: The World Bank’s role in IIRSA, “Sustainability Framework” at the IDB, Rio Madeira Hydroelectric Complex, The South American Pipeline and The Peru-Brazil Inter-Oceanic Highway. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2546.aspx Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:14:27 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2546.aspx Lee un artículo escrito por el Sr. Bruce Babbit, director del Panel de Alto Nivel del BID sobre el medio ambiente. Critica los planes grandiosos del BID en Sudamérica y especialmente a la Iniciativa IIRSA. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2369.aspx Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:43:53 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2369.aspx Más que 300 personas afectadas por el proyecto hidroeléctrico Caña Brava ocuparon las oficinas brasileñas del Banco Interamericano del Desarrollo http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2143.aspx Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:58:57 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2143.aspx Read the latest update on IIRSA policies and projects in South America. Learn what projects are underway, what companies are profiting and how the IDB is selling IIRSA to the Europeans. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2139.aspx Fri, 03 Jun 2005 16:56:13 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.2139.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.453.aspx Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:12:05 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.453.aspx