North Macedonia’s waste reform: Two steps forward, one step back
Publication | 27 May, 2026This briefing summarises the findings of a fact-finding mission conducted by CEE Bankwatch Network in February 2026 in Skopje and Novaci to assess waste management reform in North Macedonia.
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Bankwatch’s comments on the EBRD Project Accountability Policy and Independent Project Accountability Mechanism
Publication | 25 May, 2026The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is currently revising its Project Accountability Policy. In this context, Bankwatch is calling for a stronger policy framework that includes clear provisions for remedying harm, enhanced monitoring of management action plans, and safe access to the Bank’s accountability mechanism.
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Living next to MHP: Five years of community monitoring reveal worsening water crisis in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia region
Publication | 25 May, 2026Over the past five years, civil society has been monitoring the deterioration of water quality and availability in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia region, where MHP operates large-scale poultry production facilities.
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Vinnytsia Poultry Farm: Agri-Oligarchy and Its Impacts in Ukraine
Publication | 12 May, 2026This report explores the human and environmental rights impacts of this project, financed by Development Finance Institutions.
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The EBRD’s new gender strategy risks falling short at a critical moment
Blog entry | 12 May, 2026At a time when gender equality is under mounting pressure globally, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is preparing to adopt its new Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy (2026–2030). The stakes could not be higher. Progress on gender equality and inclusion is not only stalling across the EBRD’s regions, it is actually reversing. Given the EBRD’s democracy mandate and its advanced experience in promoting gender equality, it is crucial for the Bank to adopt a robust strategy.
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Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy
Publication | 27 April, 2026Twenty-eight civil society organisations have issued a joint statement calling on the EBRD to strengthen its strategy. They urge the Bank to adopt a more ambitious, rights-based approach that tackles backlash and addresses structural inequalities to ensure inclusive and accountable development outcomes.
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Bankwatch comments on the EBRD’s draft 2026–2030 Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy
Publication | 13 April, 2026In its policy comments, the CEE Bankwatch Network explains that, given the stagnation or even reversal of global progress in this area, the Strategy must be more ambitious and effective. The EBRD must strengthen implementation, targets and accountability in order to translate its commitments into tangible, inclusive outcomes for women and underserved groups.
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Monitoring what matters: Public participation as a systemic issue for the EBRD
Publication | 11 December, 2025Information on public participation practices reported by the EBRD is lacking. This briefing illustrates the importance of regular and effective monitoring of project-level participation to inform the EBRD’s corrective actions and enhance management strategies.
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Replicability gone wrong: Demolition of cultural heritage and environmental risks at EBRD project in Kazakhstan
Blog entry | 8 December, 2025For years, concerns have been raised about the Almaty International Airport Extension Project which is being financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Locals question the inadequate protection of cultural heritage and a lack of public participation and access to information. To address this, a formal complaint was recently filed with the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM), and the outcome of a compliance review is pending.
Read moreDispute resolution agreement on Zarafshan wind project
Publication | 3 December, 2025A dispute resolution agreement was signed by CEE Bankwatch Network and Shamol Zarafshan Energy Foreign Enterprise LLC in October 2025. The agreement is the result of a year-and-a-half-long dispute resolution process supported by the Compliance Advisory
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