http://www.bicusa.org/en/Project.24.aspx The latest news on the Bujagali Hydroelectric Project from the Bank Information Center 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.bicusa.org/en/Project.24.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 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 Just weeks after the World Bank Group approved $360 million in loans and guarantees for the Bujagali Hydroelectric Dam, the project is again in the news following renewed debate over the crisis facing Lake Victoria. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3404.aspx Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3404.aspx Controversial Uganda dam to become the subject of the first trial case for the African Development Bank's new Independent Review Mechanism. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3328.aspx Wed, 09 May 2007 13:00:12 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3328.aspx Bank approves $360 million financing package for dam on Victoria Nile despite concerns about climate change, environmental impacts and cost. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3291.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:20:12 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3291.aspx In a press release following yesterday's decision, NGOs accuse the Bank of ignoring inconvenient truths about climate change, hydrology and fisheries. They warn the project may threaten Lake Victoria and leave the majority of Ugandans in the dark. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3292.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3292.aspx 27 arrested after protest turns violent; environmental groups condemn violence, may face charges. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3262.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:00:37 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3262.aspx Ugandan groups highlight risks of project to hydrology of Lake Victoria, sustainability of the energy production, lack of comprehensive needs and options assessment, anticipated impacts on local communities http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3246.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:29:46 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3246.aspx A report released last week documents the failure of the proposed Bujagali Dam in Uganda to fully comply with the international best practices set by the World Commission on Dams (WCD) http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3157.aspx Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3157.aspx Both the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and European Investment Bank (EIB) disclosed project documents for the controversial Bujagali hydroelectric dam this week; IFC board date set for April 2007 http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3070.aspx Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3070.aspx Bank's delayed reply fails to address critical issues of public disclosure or consultation http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3040.aspx Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3040.aspx An NGO letter to the World Bank details urgent concerns regarding the Bujagali hydropower project in Uganda, which is being fast-tracked for development early next year. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3035.aspx Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.3035.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 Ten civil society organizations sent a letter to World Bank Group President James Wolfensohn calling for a reassessment of Uganda's energy options before a restructured Bujagali Hydropower Project proceeds. http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.562.aspx Sat, 10 Jan 2004 18:33:31 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.562.aspx http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.73.aspx Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:37:30 GMT http://www.bicusa.org/en/Article.73.aspx